Server:Scarlet Crusade US/Jannik

Character's Full name: DreadCrow Jannik Vessrad. Character's Nick-name(s): DreadCrow Jannik, Loremaster Jannik, Stone Guard Jannik, Jannik the Explorer, Jannik the Diplomat. Race: Forsaken, formerly Human. Age: 41 (he was 36 years of age at the time of his Human death). Personal Motto: "Death Before Dishonor"

Physical Description

 * Jannik stands at slightly over 6' with his slouch (you try to have good posture after decomposing as he has), and weighs around 145lbs minus his gear and such. Jannik does what he can to look good, without sacrificing functionality.

Personality Description

 * Jannik appreciates those who are respectful, conversational, and helpful. He is sometimes quiet until prompted, preferring to observe others and not interfere. It is not unusual for Jannik to be in a very pleasant and joyful mood, and often has a hearty laugh ready when appropriate. The primary focus of Jannik's guild The Murder of Crows is: To unite all available Horde patriots under the organized & powerful banner of The Murder of Crows with the purpose of spreading the influence of our new leading moral code (excerpt from song "Sophia" by "The Cruxshadows"):


 * Do not injustice to another
 * Defend the weak & innocent
 * May truth & honor always guide you
 * Let courage find a life within
 * Stand up when no one else is willing<BR>
 * Act not in anger or in spite<BR>
 * Be to this world as a perfect knight<BR>
 * Even if it means your life...<BR><BR>

Goals and Motivations</CENTER>

 * Bringing down all enemies of The Forsaken is Jannik's top goal. He desires a guild full of patriots to the Forsaken Cause, whom understand and respect the importance of keeping the Forsaken race strong. Anyone that acts against the Forsaken race marks themselves as an enemy of Jannik.<BR>

In Character Weaknesses</CENTER>

 * His vanity can be played upon by a skilled tongue. The mild arrogance he tries to keep in check can sometimes lead to trouble. As a Forsaken, he can be turned, rebuked or even commanded by powerful positive or negative energy forces. Jannik is not very physically strong or agile.<BR>

In Character Strengths</CENTER>

 * Extremely patriotic; generally respectful, almost always honest. Very brave (fearless even, by most accounts), experienced in many facets of life on Azeroth and Outland. He is very organized and efficient. Generally patient. Jannik does not need to draw breath to fill his lungs, and thus can stay underwater much longer than any other race, and with his abilities as a Warlock, can stay underwater indefinitely. He also has a very strong willpower, reflecting the struggle he faced in breaking free from the Lich King's powerful mental domination, and in remaining free of his control. Such willpower allows Jannik to become immune to fear, sleep, and charm effects. Being physically dead, he has the ability to Cannibalize, metabolizing the remains of humanoid corpses to regain his own strength.<BR>

AddOns Used</CENTER>

 * Ackis Recipe List, ArkInventory, Atlas, Auctioneer, CensusPlus, Chatter, Deadly Boss Mods, EasyMail, GatherMate2, MyRolePlay, Omen Threat Meter, OmniCC, Overachiever, and Titan Panel.<BR>

History</CENTER>

 * Jannik Vessrad was born and raised by loving parents in the small Human town of Brill in the Tirisfal Glades of northern Lordaeron. Jannik's mother was a stay-at-home wife of who raised Jannik and his siblings as best she could, and tailored clothing for the family, as well as for fun and profit. Jannik's father was a powerful Enchanter, and an influential speaker. He was proud, hard-working, and believed strongly in honor, and the importance of standing up and defending your kin, no matter the odds. Jannik's father served as a close aid to the administrator of Brill, Magistrate Sevren (ranked even above Magistrate Sevren's assistant Jamie Norr), and played a key role in many decisions regarding Brill. While neither of Jannik's parents were soldiers, both had fighting spirits, and had a great impact on Jannik, of whom learned a great deal from them, and to this day holds reverent respect for them.<BR>


 * In his youth, Jannik was more interested in school and studying a great variety of subjects than to playing games or making friends. Jannik wasn't rude, he was just uninterested in making friends when there was so much for him to learn. He spent countless hours in Brill Town Hall reading every book he could. Jannik had almost no interaction with non-humans, only seeing an occasional gnome or dwarf pass through the town on occasion, as elves seemed to avoid Brill all together. Around the age of 15, Jannik became the secret apprentice of Rupert Boch, a reputed Mage at the time, of whom secretly dabbled in Affliction, Demonology, and Destruction. Jannik didn't hide the fact that Rupert Boch was training him in the arts of magic, he only hid the true nature of that magic, and the level of commitment he had to his teacher, of whom everyone believed to be a Mage.<BR>


 * Periodically, Brill would be attacked by small raids of Murlocs or Gnolls, and Jannik and his family would proudly aid in the defense of the town. Jannik's older (by three years) brother was particularly valuable in the defense of the town, as he was a fierce warrior, well trained by Austil de Mon. Jannik's only sister, Jastara, was just a year younger than Jannik, was a talented Mage and Alchemist, and served Cain Firesong well. Jannik's youngest brother was somewhat of a shame to the family. Four years younger than Jannik, the youngest brother struggled to assert himself among his siblings, and turned to a life of crime shortly after puberty. Marion Call took the youngest Vessrad child under her wing, helping him to develop his skills as a Rogue.<BR>


 * As time went on and wars raged throughout Azeroth, the eldest brother and Jastara joined the military forces of The Alliance, taking part in many battles. Jannik himself delved deeply into his studies of Warlock powers, focusing all his skills and talents into Affliction. While focused on his studies, Jannik never neglected to be there for his parents, and could often be found at their home, helping his mother with chores, or even giving feedback to his father's influence in local politics. He also aided both parents in their professions, and fished at Stillwater Pond to help keep food on their table.<BR>


 * Eventually, Kel'Thuzad, still a living man, began experimenting with the Plague of Undeath while visiting Brill, resulting in the demise of the kingdom of Lordaeron. The success of the infestation was such that it allowed Kel'Thuzad to convince the Lich King to launch the invasion even before it was planned. The mass graveyard just outside of Brill was made to accommodate the large number of deaths Tirisfal suffered when the Plague first came. The town was investigated by Prince Arthas during his mission to uncover the source of the Plague. Following the weakening of the Lich King due to the spell cast by Illidan, Sylvanas's rebel Forsaken were able to quickly assume control of the town, along with numerous other sites in Tirisfal Glades. Jannik and his parents were among those to have died of the Plague, rise up as mindless Scourge, and then be granted freedom by Sylvanas, becoming the Forsaken that they are today.<BR>


 * As Forsaken, the denizens of Brill no longer had qualms about Warlocks, having much bigger things to worry about, like survival. And so Jannik proudly shrugged off his hidden nature, and forever more embraced himself proudly as a Warlock. Jannik took no time at all to let go of his attachments to being Human, and thoroughly embraced his new Forsaken race with great pride and fervor. Since the undead do not need to draw breath to fill their lungs, Jannik can stay underwater much longer (300% longer) than any other race. The Will of the Forsaken reflects the struggle that every Forsaken faced in breaking free from the Lich King's powerful mental domination, and in remaining free from his control, allowing Jannik to become immune to fear, sleep, and charm effects at will. As the Forsaken are physically dead, they have the ability to Cannibalize, metabolizing the remains of humanoid corpses to regain their own strength.<BR>


 * Jannik, being a highly educated and intelligent being, quickly seen the peril that his new race faced. The Forsaken fight a constant battle not only to retain their freedom from the Scourge, but also to slaughter those who would hunt them as monsters. Jannik became a prominent leader and patriot to this Forsaken Cause, and formed The Murder of Crows to serve as an extension of his patriotic will.<BR>


 * Jannik has explored every bit of Azeroth, Kalimdor, Northrend, and Outland, and has accomplished a great deal in all of those lands. And yet, the story goes on! Many enemies still stand in the way of the Forsaken race's ability to thrive! And Jannik will always be eager and ready to take on those enemies!<BR><BR>


 * Jannik was first seen in WoW by WoW Census on January 12th, 2006 when he was level 6. He created the guild The Murder of Crows on Thursday, January 19th, 2006 when he was level 12.<BR><BR>