CLAUDIUS, teacher

[claudius]

[atrb=border,0,btable][atrb=width,414,btable][cs=2] THE REPUBLIC: Claudius "I see your point, Prof. O'Hare, but alas that symbol cannot possibly refer to Cavalry. You see, General Germaine was not a fool, and only a fool would place cavalry downhill from a line of polearms, especially in the spring."
[cs=2] [style=text-align: center; font-family: open sans condensed; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: solid 2px #222222; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: center;]FULL NAME Full Name: Claudius Ossein "Claudius" or "Prof. Ossein" (pronounced CLAW-dee-uhs oh-SANE) This is an assumed name, but none alive other than him knows this, or what his real name was. BACKGROUND Virtually all that is known about the life of Claudius Ossein is since he arrived from Solaceon to enroll as a young man at the University he now heads. He was a brash and sometimes politically naive student in his youth, but grew to be a notable scholar of history-- especially the history of war and conflict. He has become a wise historian and competent administrator, and thus eventually gained a name for himself in both academic circles and as a leader within the University. There is a deeper truth, known to none but Claudius himself. He is not a hayseed from Salaceon. Decades ago, when he was young, Ossein was a secret operative in a clandestine force from a long-forgotten rebellion in Orre, prior to the days of Lux and Nox. Once the young soldier's superiors discovered his strategic and tactical genius after a few important and successful engagements, he was sent on a deep cover mission meant to turn the tide of the conflict, his cover identity being that of a new student at the University of Nacrene pursuing a semester traveling. Unfortunately, before he arrived at his destination, the rebellion was shattered-- now barely remembered in the history books as an abortive and radical fringe group. Forced to keep up his cover, he travelled to Nacrene to take up the life of a young University student. From there, his keen intellect helped him make a name for himself, tempered in either direction by his political outlook and his desire to remain below the radar. In time he discovered a genuine love for the study of history, and a keen mind where matters of war and politics were concerned, and thus distinguished himself as an historian. In time, perhaps because of his strategic mind and cultivated patience, he proved himself an able administrator, and rose to the role as head of Unova's largest and most prestigious University, and in proving himself in that role later as the obvious candidate to be named Minister of Education in the new Republic. Needless to say, his suitability for other Ministries is unknown even within the highest echelons of the new order. OCCUPATION Claudius is a Professor of History, and the Chancellor of the University of Nacrene. He has also recently been named Minister of Education for the Republic of Unova, due to his prominence in academia and administrative skill. His previous occupation, a well-kept secret that is at the core of his character, is noted above. ALLEGIANCE Claudius is aligned with The Republic. Due to his previous life, he is untrustworthy of authority and especially of established government, and thus very unsympathetic with Lux. However, due to his understanding of warfare, he is also largely opposed to the Nox rebellion and the war itself. He is on the side of peace, and more so of stability . TRAITS [/style]
[atrb=valign,top][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,207] POSITIVE TRAITS: ▪ Respected Academic ▪ Tactical/Strategic Genius ▪ Trained Intelligence Operative and Soldier ▪ Well-Spoken ▪ Patient	[atrb=valign,top][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,207] NEGATIVE TRAITS: ▪ Instinct towards Violence ▪ Pedantic ▪ Overly Direct in Personal Settings ▪ Idealistic
[atrb=valign,top][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,207] LIKES: ▪ Owls ▪ Discourse ▪ History ▪ Artillery ▪ Tea	[atrb=valign,top][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,207] DISLIKES: ▪ Arrogance ▪ Ignorance ▪ Bad Grammar and Informal Language ▪ Established Authority ▪ Sushi
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▪ (Extensive: See Background)
▪ Assumed Identity
▪ Revolutionary Background
▪ Blastoise, Metagross, and Gengar pokemon
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[classy=mons][classy=moves] Plato
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Sky Attack, Hypnosis, Dream Eater, Roost[/classy][/classy][classy=mons][classy=moves] Aristotle
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Sky Attack, Hypnosis, Dream Eater, Roost[/classy][/classy][classy=mons][classy=moves] Epicurus
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Sky Attack, Hypnosis, Dream Eater, Roost[/classy][/classy][classy=mons][classy=moves] Thales
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Sky Attack, Hypnosis, Dream Eater, Roost[/classy][/classy][classy=mons][classy=moves] Heraclitus
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Sky Attack, Hypnosis, Dream Eater, Roost[/classy][/classy][classy=mons][classy=moves] Diogenes
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Sky Attack, Hypnosis, Dream Eater, Roost[/classy][/classy][classy=mons][classy=moves]Socrates (not known publicly)
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Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Iron Defense, Explosion[/classy][/classy][classy=mons][classy=moves]Siddhartha (not known publicly)
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Hydro Pump, Water Spout, Rain Dance, Iron Defense[/classy][/classy][classy=mons][classy=moves]Xenophanes (not known publicly)
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Hypnosis, Nightmare, Dream Eater, Destiny Bond[/classy][/classy][classy=mons][classy=moves]Anaximines
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SolarBeam, Future Sight, Wish, Teleport[/classy][/classy]

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[claudius]

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[atrb=style,padding: 0 10 20 10][atrb=style,border-bottom:#222222 4px solid] "Ttt. No." The aging professor licks his finger, and turns the yellowing page of an old leather-bound volume, not conscious he has vocalized his thoughts on the passage. Everything here is as you would expect. There's the broad and heavy wooden desk, with a reddish leather top to match the comfortably worn chair. There's the disorganized pile of priceless books and scraps of paper with insightful notes, confined to a corner of the otherwise neat desk. There's the empty porcelain teacup, stained a bit at the bottom. The broad office's walls are lined with shelves of more books, save for one taken up entirely by antique copper work windows, providing more than enough light to read by, and the occasional glimpse of impressively sized owls napping in the shadows among the limbs of the venerable tree outside. Without any apparent cue, he comes to a stop, marking his page with a scrap of paper, and patiently taking down a few last notes in a notebook. He stands, takes his tea cup to a cabinet, and takes out a second cup to fill, when there is a knock at the door. "Do come in," he says, pouring two cups of tea. A younger and much more animated professor joins the Chancellor in his stately office. She asks him to go over a map she has discovered, which appears to be an original battle plan for an early conquest of General Otto Germaine. The two speak for over an hour. Wherever possible, he lets her work through her ideas, and reach her own conclusions without interjecting. Where he can help her make progress, he interjects patiently. Eventually, the tone changes. "So, if that's the case, then this symbol like a circled sigma most likely stands for the Cavalry, don't you agree?" "I see your point Prof. O'Hare, but alas that symbol cannot possibly refer to cavalry. You see, General Germaine was not a fool, and only a fool would place cavalry downhill from a line of pole arms, especially in the spring." He says this with no fire, ice, or steel in his voice. Simply an observation of fact, despite the somewhat inflammatory choice of words. However, the young professor cannot be sure, and begins her retreat, "Oh." "I see your line of thinking," he continues, "It suited your theory on the cypher. I'd look into whether, at this particular battle, this could represent footmen with longswords." "No. Thank you, but you're right. I-- I should remember to ground my theories in more pragmatic, um, perspectives. I'll look into your suggestion, thank you Professor." As quietly, and as she came, the young woman departs, closing the door behind her. "Ttt. Patience, Claudius. Patience. She would have gotten there on her own." He shakes his head and pauses, stirring his tea and looking out the window, "There was no need to sting her feelings like that. Thoughtless, unkind." He turns back to his desk, opens his book and notebook where he left off, and continues to read. In a few moments, he is once again lost in thought. "Mm. Perhaps."

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