Asrial Shy'lan

"“Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.”""― Frank Herbert, Dune"Shy'lan T'Shai Asrial is the son of Diplomat Mala and her husband Alyan Shy'lan, and is the younger brother to Rama and the older brother to Ishin.

Asrial is the father of Ayzan and Alek and the foster father of Gabrielle de Troyes. He is the grandfather of Lorian, Saya, Jason, Ayssa, Anayhi, and Kahina.

Natural Abilities
Myrgan Physiology - Asrial is a fullblooded Myrgan meaning has has all the strengths and vulnerabilities of his species.


 * Enhanced Strength - Like all members of his species, he has a superior strength compared to humans being able to lift objects four times the size of himself with quite ease.
 * Enhanced Speed - Like all other members of his species, he has a superior speed compared to humans.
 * Enhanced Senses - Like, other Myrgans he has advanced hearing, smell, and sight, Ayzan as the male of his species possesses a superior sense of smell.
 * Decelerated Aging - Asrial looks like a mid-aged man despite being well over a hundred years old, Asrial is excepted to live well into his two-hundreds.

Tactile Telepathy - Like other members of his family, Asrial possesses telepathic abilities through physical contact. Allowing Asrial to sense the targets mind, utilize in combat and creating a strong psychic shield that will protect them against other beings.

Skills
Za'sa b'Aatar Mastery - Due to his many years of focus and practicing Asrial is considered a master in the ancient fighting art form of Za'sa b'Aatar and possesses mastery in several branchs; Shara b'Aatar, Naran b'Aatar,


 * Shara b'Aatar is considered the "middle child" of the branches and focuses on the body of the enemy. Users must have a comprehensive study of pressure points and their effects on the central nervous system.
 * Naran b'Aatar is one of the branches of the Za'sa b'Aatar and is considered a defensive only system.

Etymology

 * Asrial is possibly related to Azriel which means "my help is God", derived from Hebrew עָזַר ('azar) meaning "help" and אֵל ('el) meaning "God". This was the name of three minor characters in the Old Testament. Azrael was also the name of an angel in Jewish and Islamic tradition who separated the soul from the body upon death. He is sometimes referred to as the Angel of Death.
 * His surname Shy'lan T'Shai means "the ordained season of orchids" in Myrganesse.
 * Asrial means "sun-tower" in Myrganesse.

Trivia

 * Asrial's hobby is gardening and mycology.
 * He is a strict vegetarian.
 * He doesn't have a favorite meal though if he had to choose it would be breakfast.