Fiction:Bastion

Bastion is the chosen name of the weapon soul wandering Koldenwelt for reasons as yet unknown. An extraplanar entity capable of assuming the forms of multiple weapons and armour, he seeks out conflict wherever it can be found, testing himself against new fighting styles and discovering new emotions.

Human Form
In order to travel from place to place independent of a bond-mate Bastion takes the form of a tall, muscular human. Standing at approximately 6'2", his features are somewhat distorted as if someone had taken a shorter man and stretched him lengthways. While this may not be obvious at first, it leads to a feeling of abnormality when studying him for a long time. His hair and eyes are a plain brown, and his skin carries a permanent farm-hand's tan. He keeps his hair just past shoulder length tied up in a tight ponytail, and maintains a full beard trimmed short. Most of these choices were made based on attracting as little attention to himself as possible, and to honour the memory of his bond-mate.

When travelling, Bastion 'wears' a set of travelling clothes consisting of a comfortable white shirt and brown pants, hard riding boots and a long cloak. The ensemble is completed by a walking cane and a simple hat, with the intention of appearing as a well-to-do traveller; bandits and other violent types seek him out, while the common folk tend to leave him to his business.

Willpower Raiment: Ironclad
The weapon form embodying willpower and determination, the Ironclad form is a hulking suit of inch-thick metal armour, movable only by the determination to succeed at all costs. Its weapon is a mighty war hammer, hooked on one end of the head and a spear point opposite on the handle. As those around him are encouraged to fight on, the armour glows a pale white, forming a force-field that only becomes stronger the more the wearer and his allies commit themselves to their goal. The Ironclad's final form is yet to be discovered.

Anger Raiment: Bloodlust
The weapon form embodying anger and fury, the Bloodlust form is an armoured chausses and schynbalds. Its weapon is a double-edged great axe, with a hand-and-a-half grip. When the blood boils in those around him, the axe sheds red light and trails thick, burning ichor in its wake. By slamming this axe into the ground, the wielder can cleave the earth apart causing a tide of blood to surge forth, disabling his enemies. The Bloodlust's final form is yet to be discovered.

Fear Raiment: Paranoia
The weapon form embodying fear, the Paranoia form is made up of black cloth wrappings and a tattered, ethereal cloak. Its weapon is a chain-scythe which can grow and shrink to any length, and by its own magic always swings along true alignment. In the darkness, this form allows the wearer to dissipate into nothing, reforming elsewhere. Should enough fear be found in the area, this weapon can be used to summon a host of ghostly chains, which rip and tear at the wearer's enemies. The Paranoia's final form is yet to be discovered.

Personality
Bastion is a naturally reserved individual outside of battle, as he knows exactly what he is capable of when he loses control. To those he befriends he is a steadfast ally, at once ready with a few words of wisdom or bluntly truthful observations. He is also an eternal optimist, convinced that no matter how bad things may get for him, there is nothing worse than what he has already gone through.

History
As a weapon soul, Bastion arrived in Koldenwelt when his personality bonded with that of a native. In particular, he bonded with a young human man who had spent many days and nights praying to his gods for the strength to resist the constant bandit raids threatening his village. This much he tells willingly to any who will listen to his tale, but he refuses to say why his bond-mate is not with him today. The almost instant change in his demeanour is enough to suggest the worst, but none press the issue for fear of a bloodied axe to the face.