Nathan Covington

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=• History •=

At the start, it seemed Nathan Covington was headed towards an altogether ordinary life.

He was born in 1983 to Meredith and Albert Covington, followed four years later by sister Victoria. On the surface the family seemed a model unit and enjoyed a happy coexistance in suburban Maryland.

Unknown to the rest of the family, however, was the true nature of Meredith. Secretly a member of the Illuminati, Meredith was a deep cover operative and every detail of her life - her marriage, job and children all part of an elaborate orchestra.

The blissful ruse continued for several years, until Meredith received orders to begin her extraction from cover and prepare for a new assignment. To the confusion of her husband and children, Meredith's behavior quickly began to shift, the doting mother and loving wife distancing herself from her family. More and more often extended work travel became the norm, for longer and longer periods with less and less time between. Ultimately, Meredith simply stopped coming back, notice of divorce served to Albert by mail, and her interaction in her children's life dropped to a negligible level.

Ultimately the remaining family managed to carry on, although the psychological impact of this abandonment impacted the children differently. Victoria grew embittered towards their mother, while Nathan found himself craving stability and approval wherever it could be found, but just as often lashing out at any peers he felt came too close.

In 2006, graduated from college and unsure his next course, Nathan decided to take an extended vacation across Europe. However, his ability to manipulate Anima was activated during these travels. Confused and alone, he was eventually discovered by a Templar by the name of Nikolai Bukulov (NPC) and inducted into the trappings of The Secret World.

=• Present •=

Nathan is now a loyal Templar living in London, and generally respected for his results if not his occassional personality clashes. Although his Anima powers border on the average, he has shown a great proficiency for tracking the movements of demonic influence. Primarily operating throughout Europe he has been brought across the globe with increasing frequency, as he quietly observes an uptick in unusual occurences escalating beyond small incidents.

Through Nikolai's tutelage he adheres to what many might find an extreme interpretation of Templar duty, committing great focus to any given mission and viewing any perceived failure with extreme criticism. Part of a loosely affiliated "cabal" of likeminded Templars, rumors circulate that his order is prone to brutally police its members for the lack of adequate dedication, although none of its members have been known to protest.

At some point after his activation, Nathan was able to learn the truth about Meredith (now Baxter) and her Illuminati roots. The two have made some sporadic contact in the years since his induction, although their relationship is strained at best. He has not returned home to see his sister or father in several years.

=• Appearance •=

Likely best described as "average," although some might consider him good looking if only for his lack of any blatant deformity. Generally well dressed, albeit in muted styles that don't veer too far from grays. Average height, average weight, brown hair and blue-green eyes - Nathan is almost born to blend into most any crowd.

His most distinguishing features are probably a few tattoos, the most easily visible of which is a large, ornately filigreed Templar cross on his forearm.

=• Personality •=

Some would likely consider Nathan Covington to be a bully. Others simply a wet blanket, and a few more a sycophant.

His strained relationship with his mother has had a dual impact on his development. First, he is prone to a guarded response to strangers, often lashing out before allowing the opportunity to know, or allow himself to be known. Second, he is prone to seek the approval of those he perceives as being in authority. He is known among many Templars as being "Nikolai's boy" for his dutiful willingness to drop any personal matters for the sake of Nikolai, and his adherence to his extreme methods of devotion.

Nathan rarely shows a sense of humor outside barbs slung at those around him. And while he is prone to moments of leisure when he can find them, he generally rails against the perceived follies of those who believe the lives they had before their induction into the true workings of the world are somehow still reachable. To Nathan, the Secret World is a duty that lasts a lifetime, and supersedes all other dreams.

As a result of his mother's loyalties, he tends to have an especially poor view of the Illuminati, considering them untrustworthy and unreliable. In contrast, he views the Templars as a pinnacle of duty - something that cannot and will not falter in protecting innocents.

While he may jab at his fellow Templars, he will inevitably rise up in their support if they should need it. As the world spirals further out of control he also stands more and more alongside those of the other factions.

=• Family/Friends/Associates •=

Nathan's closest acquaintances are as follows:

Victoria (Vic, Vicky) Covington - his younger sister. She is unaware of the true nature of the world, and has not seen her brother in several years, believing he found a job while traveling in Europe. He has a tendency to project his protective instincts of her upon those he feels need his help, especially those younger than himself.

Nikolai Bukulov (NPC) - the first Templar to make contact with Nathan after his Anima abilities manifested, and his informal mentor for the last several years. Nathan desperately desires Nikolai's approval, although he would never voice the thought.

Meredith Baxter - Nathan's mother, an Illuminati agent who gave birth to him during a deep cover mission and subsequently abandoned him during his childhood. Discovering the truth about her after his induction into the Templars, they have a strained relationship. From time to time he seeks out information on her beyond what he knows, in an effort to understand her better.