Martial Combat
Alekt's preferred weaponry are two dual sickle swords and a bow. When it comes to his sickles, their purposes are two-fold, not just for fighting, but grappling as well, be it an enemy or an obstacle he intends to climb.
In addition, he often wears gloves with metal claws on each finger, which can be used to fight with, or hook onto any tiny nook or crack available to climb with.
Alekt is the sort of fighter who prefers caution, tactics, and precision; "One Hit and Done". Its only natural then that he comfortably falls into the role of being an assassin and striking from the shadows, whether others may view it cowardly or not. He merely views it as efficient.
While generally a small man, Alekt is strong for his size and boasts a great deal of stamina to last him through a long conflict. More than that, he strongly relies on agility, maneuverability, and intellect rather than brute strength, as well as exposing an enemy's psychological weaknesses and impatience where he can.
Likewise, Alekt is quite comfortable letting others underestimate him. While most would see his size as a disadvantage, Alekt has trained extensively on handling opponents larger and stronger than him through exploiting momentum and balance points, capable of knocking a fully grown horse or dire wolf onto its side. Its not at all outside the realm of possibility for him to overcome a larger opponent this way, as it was a primary focus in his combat training throughout his youth, and his main opponent in that training stands at 6'7".
Opponents closer to his own size & fighting style are a more difficult challenge for him, since using their size and his own superior maneuverability is less effective against likewise small, spry enemies.
Alekt's primary weakness when it comes to fighting larger and stronger opponents is getting pinned down or restrained in some manner, so a lot of his defensive strategies prioritize avoidance and flanking, or getting free of a grapple at any cost if someone manages to get a hold of him.
In addition, he often wears gloves with metal claws on each finger, which can be used to fight with, or hook onto any tiny nook or crack available to climb with.
Alekt is the sort of fighter who prefers caution, tactics, and precision; "One Hit and Done". Its only natural then that he comfortably falls into the role of being an assassin and striking from the shadows, whether others may view it cowardly or not. He merely views it as efficient.
While generally a small man, Alekt is strong for his size and boasts a great deal of stamina to last him through a long conflict. More than that, he strongly relies on agility, maneuverability, and intellect rather than brute strength, as well as exposing an enemy's psychological weaknesses and impatience where he can.
Likewise, Alekt is quite comfortable letting others underestimate him. While most would see his size as a disadvantage, Alekt has trained extensively on handling opponents larger and stronger than him through exploiting momentum and balance points, capable of knocking a fully grown horse or dire wolf onto its side. Its not at all outside the realm of possibility for him to overcome a larger opponent this way, as it was a primary focus in his combat training throughout his youth, and his main opponent in that training stands at 6'7".
Opponents closer to his own size & fighting style are a more difficult challenge for him, since using their size and his own superior maneuverability is less effective against likewise small, spry enemies.
Alekt's primary weakness when it comes to fighting larger and stronger opponents is getting pinned down or restrained in some manner, so a lot of his defensive strategies prioritize avoidance and flanking, or getting free of a grapple at any cost if someone manages to get a hold of him.
Magick
Quite skilled in magic, though the bulk of his prowess is in utility skills or passive effects rather than direct combat abilities.
Most of Alekt's magical abilities involve the use of Gloam/shadow magic, fire magic, portals, wards, cloaking/invisbility, and scrying.
Arguably, Alekt is a master of Gloam/shadow magic with few equals, at least where mortals are concerned. He is able to create portals to and from the Evergloam, or between physical spaces on Nirn.
He likewise has the ability not only to cloak himself in shadows and disappear in plain sight, but he can extend his range to hide others near to him as well. His shadows do not only work in dark places, but aren't dispelled by regular bright light as well, so long as that light does not possess opposing supernatural qualities, such as might be created by a rival Prince like Meridia. This, obviously, makes him quite the intimidating master of stealth.
Second to Gloam magic, Alekt also has a good grasp of fire magic, able to conjure it at will. In addition, Alekt's body temperature is much higher than most mortals, natural protection against freezing temperatures like those found in northern Skyrim and the Pale that even a Nord would be jealous of. However, the flip side to this is that Alekt suffers in hot climates more than most. Oddly, Alekt is generally immune from taking injury from flames, be they natural or magical, though lava, hot metal, or other such objects can still leave burns.
Alekt also has amazing regenerative abilities, able to more quickly heal from wounds than most people, which would explain why he has almost no scars to speak of save for the unnatural one on his side left over from a powerful Harrowstorm. Its also this one area of his body that seems to lack accelerated self-healing ever since the injury was received, which he more diligently protects.
Alekt is also able to create magical wards/barriers around locations, often with the use of special stones.
He can also scry or see through the eyes of certain Gloam animals bound to him in order to spy or see from angles he normally would not be able to, such as his crows or wolves, though he does not control / puppeteer them. Its because of this that Alekt has almost no physical blind spots to surprise him from, as he is always accompanied by at least a couple crows wherever he goes, even if they're not immediately visible to others who aren't looking for them.
Lastly, Alekt has the ability to shapeshift into three forms: that of an average crow, a Wraith of Crows, or a black phoenix (see here).
Most of Alekt's magical abilities involve the use of Gloam/shadow magic, fire magic, portals, wards, cloaking/invisbility, and scrying.
Arguably, Alekt is a master of Gloam/shadow magic with few equals, at least where mortals are concerned. He is able to create portals to and from the Evergloam, or between physical spaces on Nirn.
He likewise has the ability not only to cloak himself in shadows and disappear in plain sight, but he can extend his range to hide others near to him as well. His shadows do not only work in dark places, but aren't dispelled by regular bright light as well, so long as that light does not possess opposing supernatural qualities, such as might be created by a rival Prince like Meridia. This, obviously, makes him quite the intimidating master of stealth.
Second to Gloam magic, Alekt also has a good grasp of fire magic, able to conjure it at will. In addition, Alekt's body temperature is much higher than most mortals, natural protection against freezing temperatures like those found in northern Skyrim and the Pale that even a Nord would be jealous of. However, the flip side to this is that Alekt suffers in hot climates more than most. Oddly, Alekt is generally immune from taking injury from flames, be they natural or magical, though lava, hot metal, or other such objects can still leave burns.
Alekt also has amazing regenerative abilities, able to more quickly heal from wounds than most people, which would explain why he has almost no scars to speak of save for the unnatural one on his side left over from a powerful Harrowstorm. Its also this one area of his body that seems to lack accelerated self-healing ever since the injury was received, which he more diligently protects.
Alekt is also able to create magical wards/barriers around locations, often with the use of special stones.
He can also scry or see through the eyes of certain Gloam animals bound to him in order to spy or see from angles he normally would not be able to, such as his crows or wolves, though he does not control / puppeteer them. Its because of this that Alekt has almost no physical blind spots to surprise him from, as he is always accompanied by at least a couple crows wherever he goes, even if they're not immediately visible to others who aren't looking for them.
Lastly, Alekt has the ability to shapeshift into three forms: that of an average crow, a Wraith of Crows, or a black phoenix (see here).
General Skills
Above most things, Alekt is a master climber, able to scale nearly anything with ease. What his natural fingers cannot get a hold of, his clawed gloves or his sickle swords can, helping him to make his way up even the most seemingly impossible surface.
His small size, as well as experience, lends well to climbing things that would give under others' weights, not to mention fit into spaces others cannot.
He has excellent vision in the dark, just as good, sometimes perhaps even better, than that of a khajiit's or a vampire's, owing to his Clan lineage and their adaptations to the darkness. He also generally has good spatial awareness in the dark, able to find his way by touch and sound where his eyes fail him.
Large lungs and good stamina from extended time living deep underground or high in the mountains, depending on the time of year.
Alekt is hyper-vigilant on his own and difficult to get the drop on, but when paired with his crows and scrying, catching him by surprise is near-impossible.
Able to speak to and understand crows, especially those who come from his birth Clan.
He is also generally experienced in animal husbandry, in particular, in regards to raising horses, dire wolves, and crows - both normal ones and those of the Gloam.
Among all Alekt's skills, being a strong swimmer is not one of them, and while little known to most of his branch Clan, he is also prone to seasickness.
He suffers from a chronic limp and pain in his right hip and leg, which can almost always be seen to some degree, though some days are worse than others.
His small size, as well as experience, lends well to climbing things that would give under others' weights, not to mention fit into spaces others cannot.
He has excellent vision in the dark, just as good, sometimes perhaps even better, than that of a khajiit's or a vampire's, owing to his Clan lineage and their adaptations to the darkness. He also generally has good spatial awareness in the dark, able to find his way by touch and sound where his eyes fail him.
Large lungs and good stamina from extended time living deep underground or high in the mountains, depending on the time of year.
Alekt is hyper-vigilant on his own and difficult to get the drop on, but when paired with his crows and scrying, catching him by surprise is near-impossible.
Able to speak to and understand crows, especially those who come from his birth Clan.
He is also generally experienced in animal husbandry, in particular, in regards to raising horses, dire wolves, and crows - both normal ones and those of the Gloam.
Among all Alekt's skills, being a strong swimmer is not one of them, and while little known to most of his branch Clan, he is also prone to seasickness.
He suffers from a chronic limp and pain in his right hip and leg, which can almost always be seen to some degree, though some days are worse than others.