{{Character
| faction = templar
| status = pc
| species = bee
| player = Harkem
| nickname = Oraphel
| image = NoahMillsPeter3.jpg
| organization = Oxford Occult
| job_title = Researcher
| aliases = None
| twitter = @Peter_Oraphel
| gender = male
| age = 36
| nationality = Canadian
| residence = Victoria, BC
|}}

=• Early Life •=
Peter Raymond Harkem (born Peter Raymond Amaruq) was born in Whitehorse, Yukon on April 5, 1985. Soon after his birth, Peter's birth parents, Phillip and Diana Amaruq, left him at an orphanage due to their financial situation. At four years old, Peter was adopted by Liam and Sophia Kennedy, and the three moved to Victoria, British Columbia.

In Peter's childhood, Peter's adoptive parents divorced due to his father's drug addiction. His mother reverted to her maiden name, Ms. Harkem, which Peter also chose to take. The two then traveled to Whitehorse, where Peter's mother tracked down Peter's biological parents. Peter chose to stay with his adoptive mother, keeping her surname, but the two families remained on good terms.

Reaching adulthood, Peter spent about a year with his biological family in Nunavut, and then moved to Vancouver and attended the University of British Columbia. Showing stellar academic performance, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts and then a Master of Arts degree in Music with a minor in Philosophy. Peter also worked as a conductor and teacher for various choirs around the city in order to support his studies. He ultimately sought to do research in the philosophy of art, but soon after he began working on his PhD, he was chosen by Gaia.

=• The Secret War •=
Peter was recruited into the Templars after he was chosen by Gaia. He has shown a strong interest in magic music, quickly learning how to make magic foci out of instruments and exploring what magical effects he can draw from them.

Peter's anima, by itself, appears to be somewhat unusual. His bee only protects him from the Filth and other supernatural threats, but it lets mundane illnesses slide, and therefore Peter will suffer from diseases like the common cold. His usage of magic is extremely limited without utilizing the proper foci -- musical instruments in particular. He seems almost completely reliant on music as his way to cast magic.

=• Physical Appearance and Personality •=
Peter has brown hair, dark brown eyes, and medium to fair skin tone. He stands at 186 centimetres tall and weighs 74 kilograms.

Since he was introduced to the secret world, Peter has remarked that his "entire philosophy and world view has been blown to bits," though he still welcomes philosophical discussion and the introduction of different ideas. He is also passionate about music theory -- hence his interest in magic music -- and delights in discussing the construction of melodies and musical progressions.

To most, Peter carries a somewhat formal air. He may come off as prideful and conceited, but it's become apparent that his "ego" is merely a way to mask his insecurities and regrets. In the end, he seems to hold most at a distance and his less-than-ideal upbringing may be linked to this behavior.

However, in recent months, he has adopted a much more lighthearted and playful personality. Making the right friends and being in a fulfilling romantic relationship has allowed Peter to come to terms with his past and deal with his emotions in a healthy way.

=• Known Associates/Affiliations •=
Peter is married to Marsyas Stathakis. The two got together in late May 2018, and got engaged in April 2019. On May 30th, 2020, they got married.

Two notable affiliations of Peter's are Theodore Cardon and Caomhan MacBradaigh. The three used to be housemates.


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Peter Harkem

2021-06-26T17:55:36Z

Harkem:

{{Character
| faction = templar
| status = pc
| species = bee
| player = Harkem
| nickname = Oraphel
| image = NoahMillsPeter3.jpg
| organization = Oxford Occult
| job_title = Researcher
| aliases = None
| twitter = @Peter_Oraphel
| gender = male
| age = 36
| nationality = Canadian
| residence = Victoria, BC
|}}

=• Early Life •=
Peter Raymond Harkem (born Peter Raymond Amaruq) was born in Whitehorse, Yukon on April 5, 1985. Soon after his birth, Peter's birth parents, Phillip and Diana Amaruq, left him at an orphanage due to their financial situation. At four years old, Peter was adopted by Liam and Sophia Kennedy, and the three moved to Victoria, British Columbia.

In Peter's childhood, Peter's adoptive parents divorced due to his father's drug addiction. His mother reverted to her maiden name, Ms. Harkem, which Peter also chose to take. The two then traveled to Whitehorse, where Peter's mother tracked down Peter's biological parents. Peter chose to stay with his adoptive mother, keeping her surname, but the two families remained on good terms.

Reaching adulthood, Peter spent about a year with his biological family in Nunavut, and then moved to Vancouver and attended the University of British Columbia. Showing stellar academic performance, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts and then a Master of Arts degree in Music with a minor in Philosophy. Peter also worked as a conductor and teacher for various choirs around the city in order to support his studies. He ultimately sought to do research in the philosophy of art, but soon after he began working on his PhD, he was chosen by Gaia.

=• The Secret War •=
Peter was recruited into the Templars after he was chosen by Gaia. Since then, he has stopped drinking as much. He has also shown a strong interest in magic music, quickly learning how to make magic foci out of instruments and exploring what magical effects he can draw from them.

Peter's anima, by itself, appears to be rather weak, especially in the way of his immune system. He is more vulnerable to the Filth, so in the field he relies on the constant upkeep of spells that boost his immunity. On rare occasion, he suffers from some symptoms of human diseases, such as the common cold.

=• Physical Appearance and Personality •=
Peter has brown hair, dark brown eyes, and medium to fair skin tone. He stands at 186 centimetres tall and weighs 74 kilograms.

Since he was introduced to the secret world, Peter has remarked that his "entire philosophy and world view has been blown to bits," though he still welcomes philosophical discussion and the introduction of different ideas. He is also passionate about music theory -- hence his interest in magic music -- and delights in discussing the construction of melodies and musical progressions.

To most, Peter carries a somewhat formal air. He may come off as prideful and conceited, but it's become apparent that his "ego" is merely a way to mask his insecurities and regrets. In the end, he seems to hold most at a distance and his less-than-ideal upbringing may be linked to this behavior.

However, in recent months, he has adopted a much more lighthearted and playful personality. Making the right friends and being in a fulfilling romantic relationship has allowed Peter to come to terms with his past and deal with his emotions in a healthy way.

=• Known Associates/Affiliations •=
Peter is married to Marsyas Stathakis. The two got together in late May 2018, and got engaged in April 2019. On May 30th, 2020, they got married.

Two notable affiliations of Peter's are Theodore Cardon and Caomhan MacBradaigh. The three used to be housemates.


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File:NoahMillsPeter3.jpg

2021-06-26T17:54:59Z

Harkem:

Peter Harkem

2021-06-26T01:47:35Z

Harkem:

{{Character
| faction = templar
| status = pc
| species = bee
| player = Harkem
| nickname = Oraphel
| image = NoahMillsPeter2.jpg
| organization = Oxford Occult
| job_title = Researcher
| aliases = None
| twitter = @Peter_Oraphel
| gender = male
| age = 36
| nationality = Canadian
| residence = Victoria, BC
|}}

=• Early Life •=
Peter Raymond Harkem (born Peter Raymond Amaruq) was born in Whitehorse, Yukon on April 5, 1985. Soon after his birth, Peter's birth parents, Phillip and Diana Amaruq, left him at an orphanage due to their financial situation. At four years old, Peter was adopted by Liam and Sophia Kennedy, and the three moved to Victoria, British Columbia.

In Peter's childhood, Peter's adoptive parents divorced due to his father's drug addiction. His mother reverted to her maiden name, Ms. Harkem, which Peter also chose to take. The two then traveled to Whitehorse, where Peter's mother tracked down Peter's biological parents. Peter chose to stay with his adoptive mother, keeping her surname, but the two families remained on good terms.

Reaching adulthood, Peter spent about a year with his biological family in Nunavut, and then moved to Vancouver and attended the University of British Columbia. Showing stellar academic performance, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts and then a Master of Arts degree in Music with a minor in Philosophy. Peter also worked as a conductor and teacher for various choirs around the city in order to support his studies. He ultimately sought to do research in the philosophy of art, but soon after he began working on his PhD, he was chosen by Gaia.

=• The Secret War •=
Peter was recruited into the Templars after he was chosen by Gaia. Since then, he has stopped drinking as much. He has also shown a strong interest in magic music, quickly learning how to make magic foci out of instruments and exploring what magical effects he can draw from them.

Peter's anima, by itself, appears to be rather weak, especially in the way of his immune system. He is more vulnerable to the Filth, so in the field he relies on the constant upkeep of spells that boost his immunity. On rare occasion, he suffers from some symptoms of human diseases, such as the common cold.

=• Physical Appearance and Personality •=
Peter has brown hair, dark brown eyes, and medium to fair skin tone. He stands at 186 centimetres tall and weighs 74 kilograms.

Since he was introduced to the secret world, Peter has remarked that his "entire philosophy and world view has been blown to bits," though he still welcomes philosophical discussion and the introduction of different ideas. He is also passionate about music theory -- hence his interest in magic music -- and delights in discussing the construction of melodies and musical progressions.

To most, Peter carries a somewhat formal air. He may come off as prideful and conceited, but it's become apparent that his "ego" is merely a way to mask his insecurities and regrets. In the end, he seems to hold most at a distance and his less-than-ideal upbringing may be linked to this behavior.

However, in recent months, he has adopted a much more lighthearted and playful personality. Making the right friends and being in a fulfilling romantic relationship has allowed Peter to come to terms with his past and deal with his emotions in a healthy way.

=• Known Associates/Affiliations •=
Peter is married to Marsyas Stathakis. The two got together in late May 2018, and got engaged in April 2019. On May 30th, 2020, they got married.

Two notable affiliations of Peter's are Theodore Cardon and Caomhan MacBradaigh. The three used to be housemates.


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2020-10-12T06:10:05Z

Harkem:

{{Character
| faction = templar
| status = pc
| species = bee
| player = Harkem
| nickname = Kaviar
| image = TroyBakerCaomhan3.jpg
| organization = Templars
| job_title = Disaster Relief
| aliases = "Kevin MacBrady"
| twitter = @c_macbradaigh
| gender = Male
| age = 31
| nationality = Canadian
| residence = Vancouver / London
|}}

=• Early Life •=
Caomhan Keith MacBradaigh was born on November 17th, 1988. His mother Paula is a pianist, and his father Charles is a doctor. His older sister Siobhan is a psychiatrist. The first five years of his life, Caomhan lived in Dublin, Ireland with his family. They then moved to Vancouver, Canada.

Growing up, Caomhan discovered a talent and passion for food, and after graduating from high school, he studied at the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver. There he built a reputation as a new food prodigy, displaying work ethic and practical skill far surpassing those of his fellow cooks. At age 19 he graduated with a Combined Professional Diploma, and immediately began working in Vancouver's top restaurants. To this day he has about eight years of experience in them.

He claims that Vancouver "doesn't have the best reputation when it comes to 'real' fine dining," but rather than abandon it, he aspired to change the city's food scene for the better. However, becoming one of Gaia's chosen and being recruited by the Templars has forced Caomhan to abandon his aspirations.

(( FACE CLAIM PHOTO CREDIT: Troy Baker ))

=• The Secret War •=
Caomhan's anima is rather unusual. His bee provides him with adequate amounts of magical firepower, though he has a natural aptitude for chronomancy in particular. Caomhan is able to freeze small areas in time, and place items into stasis -- an ability he sometimes uses for food storage. Such magic technically falls under Chaos Magic, which is typically characterized by complex mathematical equations, but Caomhan has found a way to make it simple and intuitive for him. His control over time is an ability he uses sparingly in combat; he prefers to use his pistols to defend himself.

As for defenses, Caomhan's bee is much more picky and choosy -- it provides sufficient protection from the Filth, but it seems to let mortal human illnesses slide, and therefore Caomhan will suffer from viruses, the common cold, et cetera. Ultimately, Caomhan rarely sees direct combat if not in a group.

Since his recruitment, Caomhan has voiced feelings of missing home, saying his "place is in the kitchen, not out in the field." However, he has shown no instances of insubordinate behaviour.

=• Physical Appearance and Personality •=
Caomhan has blue-green eyes, fair skin tone, and naturally brown hair. He has a lean figure, standing at approximately 191 centimetres tall and weighing about 76 kilograms.

He calls himself a "simple-minded chef," and that holds true for the most part. Despite the intricacies that can be found in his culinary work, Caomhan's language and mannerisms are straightforward in contrast. Jokes, innuendos, and euphemisms tend to fly right over his head, and thus one would do well to be upfront with him. He's honest, respectful, and down-to-earth, never meaning any harm.

=• Known Associates/Affiliations •=
From March to July 2017, Caomhan was in a romantic relationship with Stefan Dalca.

Caomhan had a short love affair with Allen Roderick in August 2017.

Caomhan got engaged to Lach Takeda in March 2018. On June 5, 2018, they got married.

Two notable affiliations of Caomhan's are Peter Harkem and Theodore Cardon. The three used to be roommates. In particular, Caomhan used to work with Theo in an upscale restaurant.

=• Tuatha Dé Danann Ancestry •=
Some time after Caomhan was recruited by the Templars, his parents provided a document describing the genealogy of the MacBradaigh family. It claims that the MacBradaigh bloodline can be traced back to the Tuatha Dé Danann, a semi-divine race in Irish folklore. However, none of their ancestors were notable nor influential figures, and there is not much evidence to support these claims aside from the document itself. Even if they were true, the MacBradaigh bloodline's ties to the secret world are minor at best. The MacBradaighs have been born and raised in the mundane world for many generations, and while they know of their ties to the secret world, they have kept quiet about them.

On the other hand, the fact that Caomhan has semi-divine blood may be linked to his unusual anima.

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<div id="fcb_text"><p>The new chef prodigy, the new gastronomic genius. Caomhan zoomed through culinary school and skyrocketed to the top of Vancouver's culinary scene, taking his place among the city's best culinary artists. However, considering Vancouver's mediocre fine dining scene, he isn't all that much compared to the likes of Gordon Ramsay.
Even so, Caomhan is a mastermind in the kitchen. He's got the potential to become one of the world's greatest chefs, but the bee he swallowed has different plans for him. He misses his home -- the kitchen -- but he's got work to do with the Templars before he can return. On the bright side, he gets to travel and learn more about food from all over the world. </p>
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Theodore Cardon

2020-10-12T06:06:50Z

Harkem:

{{Character
| faction = templar
| status = pc
| species = bee
| player = Harkem
| nickname = Coramys
| image = FlorianFolgerTheo.jpg
| organization = Templars
| job_title = Field Agent
| aliases = Theo
| twitter = @teddy__c
| gender = male
| age = 31
| nationality = Canadian
| residence = Vancouver, British Columbia
|}}

=• Early Life •=
Theodore Étienne Cardon was born in Ottawa, Ontario on September 30th, 1989. He has a younger sister named Trinette, a florist. His late mother, Sharon, was a software engineer, and his father, Louis, is a dentist. As Theodore was growing up, his mother kept food on the table, and overall the family was more than financially stable. Though his parents loved and cared for him, he had a bit of a rebellious streak, which often got him into trouble at home and at school. After he and his sister graduated from high school, the family moved to Vancouver, British Columbia.

Not knowing what to do with his life, Theodore spent a few years taking various college courses, working part-time in his uncle's auto repair shop. He indulged his rebellious streak by participating in illegal street racing, proving himself to be an incredibly skilled driver, and evading numerous police pursuits. He was caught once in 2009, but he paid bail using his parents' money.

Theodore's life took a turn when his mother began showing symptoms of dementia, which helped him realize how much of a disappointment he was to his parents. Determined to change, he attended the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts -- where, at age 22, he graduated with a 2-year Diploma in Culinary/Baking & Pastry Arts. He started working in various casual restaurants, and at age 26, he began working at an upscale restaurant. Soon afterward, his mother had a stroke and passed away.

Though he still participated in the occasional street race, Theodore continued working at the restaurant, having dreams of becoming a famous chef, and making his father proud of him. In early 2019, he was chosen by Gaia.

(( FACE CLAIM PHOTO CREDIT: Florian Folger ))

=• The Secret War •=
Theodore was recruited into the Templars after being chosen by Gaia. His anima has shown to be unusual -- his bee provides him with Filth protection but it lets mortal human illnesses slide, and therefore Theodore will suffer from diseases like the common cold.

Theodore has plenty of offensive magical power, and has shown a natural aptitude for chaos and elemental magic. He is capable of using assault rifles in combat, and can also use telekinesis and metalbending to some extent.

=• Physical Appearance and Personality •=
Theodore has brown eyes and a fair skin tone. His hair is dark brown. He stands at 185 centimetres tall and weighs at approximately 75 kilograms. He has various tattoo patterns on his arms and torso.

His personality is rather laid-back, but he's also rather shy, and never one to seek the center of attention. At times, he has shown to be rather sensitive -- he's very receptive of other peoples' emotions, but his own feelings are easily hurt. Theodore is extremely good at hiding this.

=• Known Associates/Affiliations •=
Two notable affiliations of Theodore's are Peter Harkem and Caomhan MacBradaigh. The three used to be roommates. In particular, Theodore used to work with Caomhan in an upscale restaurant.


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