Vasker Raiden
Played by User:Johnm in Shadow of the Colossus.
Traits
- Handsome
- Charismatic, Articulate
- Clear, strong voice
- Adaptable in all social situations
- Diplomatic
- A Leader
Background
Vasker grew up in a northwestern town, the second youngest of five kids. His father was a respected businessman, and his mother a quiet artist and homemaker.
At 17, he rode east to the great city to join the military academy. With a letter of recommendation from his elder brother, Captain Bruni Raiden, his entrance was virtually assured and he excelled for his required four years of duty.
Vasker was assigned guard duty at the Temple of the Spider, that venerable and mysterious institution of virgin female soothsayers responsible for advising the Emperor on matters of Fate and Destiny. Years passed, and Vasker became the head of security for the temple.
His temple related duties were interspersed with missions as part of a security force accompanying Dark Templars. He rarely saw combat, but soaked in the breadth of experiences across the Empire.
In recent years, Vasker has been assigned hazardous and classified duties under the pseudonym Vasker Hashimoto. These missions have taken him deep into rebel-held regions.
Vasker's Dream (from Shadow of the Colossus5.7)
When you awaken you are confused, because what seems like moments ago you were drifting to sleep on satin pillows having just made forbidden yet sweet love to Inarra after she discussed with you the need for you to rendezvous with a Gray Coat in the Dulso Forest to get the other gem. She told you of the great gem being smuggled from the emperor's treasury in order to be returned to the great guardian. The prophetesses saw great doom being cast about the empire if the gem were to remain in Shuto, but she knew not why. Your recent actions with the gem's twin gave her insight, so she and others worked in haste to secret away the emperor's gem.
Friends & Relatives
Bruni Raiden, Vasker's oldest brother, is an instructor in an Imperial archery academy.
Sikkim Raiden, Vasker's other older brother, is known as something of a rogue, and Vasker rarely hears of his whereabouts.