Carla (Updated)

Name: Carla Blade Age (physical): 25 years Age (chronological): 45 years Height: 190 cm Character Stubborn and extremely persistent, she rarely backs down from her decisions. However, her demeanor is rooted in kindness—she's not prone to senseless cruelty and often acts out of protectiveness. She can be bold, direct, and blunt in her communication, especially when she feels pressured or injustice. Appearance A tall and physically developed woman with pronounced muscles formed by training and lifestyle. Her long, light-gray hair isn't a sign of age, but a genetic trait. It stands out from her overall appearance and gives her a cool, almost steely quality. Her bright blue eyes contrast with her gray hair, creating a piercing, attentive gaze. Her skin is clear, fair, and well-groomed, without any noticeable blemishes. Cloth The main element of the look is a mechanical mask covering the nose and mouth. It serves a dual purpose: protective (like a filtering gas mask) and aesthetic, complementing the character's industrial style. A long gray cloak with a center fastening is worn over the body. Its interior has red accents, creating a contrast as the wearer moves. Under the cloak are light, practical clothes: a gray T-shirt and dark pants. On her hands are red gloves, enhancing the visual accent of the cloak's color. On her feet are sturdy black boots, designed for active movement and stress. Capabilities Possesses significantly increased physical strength, exceeding the average human level. It also has high endurance, allowing it to withstand intense loads for a long time without a critical drop in efficiency. Her flexibility and stretching are developed to the maximum, which gives her an advantage in close combat and acrobatics.

Carla was born into a family where only her father, Leo Blade, possessed magic. Her mother, an ordinary woman, died in childbirth, leaving her in the care of her father.

Leo raised Carla alone and provided her with a stable childhood in a protected environment for people with special abilities. He became both a father and a mother to her, teaching her magical control, discipline, and the basic principles of survival.

Despite the harsh outside world, her upbringing was fairly balanced, which shaped her mental stability and a high level of independence. Now, as an adult, she occasionally visits her father.

Kindness

Carla values ​​kindness as a key personal trait, but does not view it as a universal duty for everyone. She adheres to a simple principle: kindness is a choice, not a duty, and not everyone deserves it.

Therefore, in communication, she knows how to differentiate situations: with some, she remains gentle and understanding, with others, she is extremely strict and cold. Her kindness is always controlled and conscious, not naive.

Audacity

Her upbringing and life experience have shaped her to be straightforward and bold. When working with her partners, she often acts bluntly, not shying away from sarcasm and pressure.

At the same time, her character is characterized by a pronounced desire for dominance—a desire to control the situation and take the initiative. This sometimes makes her behavior difficult for others, but simultaneously enhances her authority and effectiveness.

Stubbornness

Stubbornness is one of her most enduring traits. Carla rarely backs down from a goal, even when faced with direct refusal or resistance.

However, this isn't blind stubbornness: she knows how to analyze people and choose the right approach. In negotiations and deals, she often looks for workarounds, gradually leading the opponent to the desired decision, using time and psychological

Carla possesses a high level of intelligence and pronounced leadership qualities. Her thinking combines strategic thinking with impulsive energy, enabling her to both make quick decisions and persist with complex goals.

Her physical attributes continue to develop under constant stress: strength and endurance are enhanced by her lifestyle and constant combat activity.

In her personal life, she is quite reserved. Close physical or intimate relationships are of no interest to her, and she rarely devotes attention to them, considering them secondary to her goals and activities.

Ergoplasma: Carla's ergoplasm is a high-energy biomodified substance produced by her body and released through specialized energy channels. It manifests externally as a dense red substance resembling plasma, but can behave like any substance in any state of aggregation. Basic properties Karla's ergoplasm is highly adaptable and can change its shape and density depending on the will of the host: gaseous state - for dispersal, masking or filling space liquid state - for control, binding and directed action solid state - for forming weapons, shields or structures At the same time, it maintains internal energetic stability and does not dissipate without loss of control. Origin and nature Ergoplasm is the result of a combination of her magical heritage (from her father) and the unique conditions of Carla's body. Her body acts as a "reservoir" and "reactor," converting internal energy into material form. Due to Carla's high physical endurance and adaptability, her ergoplasm production is stable and does not lead to rapid depletion with moderate use. Unlike most hosts, Karla doesn't "release" her ergoplasm—she compresses and shapes it with her willpower, making her constructs denser, heavier, and more aggressive than those of classic users. (Don't even try to exploit her heat. She'll eat you.)

Taking everything together, Carla has virtually every ability to use ergoplasm: manipulating winds, shaping objects, creating vortexes in her limbs that allow her to fly, and so on, as well as one particularly powerful ability: memory penetration. Simply contact and willpower are enough to enter someone's mind and view their entire past. Carla views this power not as a curse, but as a powerful gift and an opportunity not to be missed.

At the head of the Black Dragon is Berthold, the organization's regent, who replaced the absent leader and simultaneously serves as the commander-in-chief of the Black Dragon's military forces. He is a seasoned military man with combat experience in both land and naval operations. The world has long been aware of the existence of magic, which only a few people possess. Each individual's abilities are unique, and Berthold's magic has a distinctly combat-oriented focus, enhancing his effectiveness in battle. He is reserved, prudent, and taciturn by nature. He prefers to act independently and enters into alliances only when they bring clear benefits. The organization is managed not only by him, but also by a board of experienced specialists, each of whom is responsible for specific areas of the Black Dragon’s activities.

Talon Council (High Command / "Talons") A closed circle of several senior officers. Functions: front management resource allocation political deals control of "dirty operations" Each "Claw" is responsible for a separate sector: intelligence storm logistics psycho-operations / disinformation experimental units The most important of them is the Regent of the leader of the organization if he is absent.

Operational officers The link between headquarters and the fighters: mission coordination battlefield analysis loss control real-time order adjustments Carla is an operational officer and leads some missions that require more than two people.

The Black Dragon isn't just a criminal group, but a large illegal structure, effectively functioning as a private military company with elements of the mafia and a mercenary network. Its employees carry out orders of varying complexity, receiving high pay and resources for their efforts. Several decades ago, the organization existed as a terrorist organization, waging active combat against the German military. However, over time, it completely transformed: abandoning open warfare, the Black Dragon shifted to covert influence, mercenary activities, and control of the shadow market. In its current state, the organization has effectively established its influence, rivaling and in many cases surpassing local military and police structures in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. The Black Dragon operates as a strictly hierarchical system. Efficiency, discipline, and results are valued here. Each participant is either a professional mercenary or a highly specialized specialist. Inefficiency, betrayal, or violation of internal rules are punished extremely harshly, including immediate termination. This maintains a high level of fear and discipline within the organization. Carla learned about the Black Dragon long before joining and initially viewed it as a promising organization for the future. Anticipating the organization's growing influence in the Frankfurt region, she consciously joined its ranks. Thanks to her personal effectiveness and resilience, she quickly gained a foothold within the system and gradually rose through the hierarchy. After nine years of service, Carla had achieved a high level of trust and respect among management, becoming a prominent figure within the organization.

Laierhaga is a massive fortified structure that combines features of an ancient fortress and a partially abandoned architectural complex. Despite its appearance as a "forgotten landmark," the structure is a strategically advantageous and highly defensible area. After being acquired by the Black Dragon organization, Laierhaga was fully integrated into their infrastructure and turned into their main operations center. Status and purpose Laierhaga performs several key functions at once: the main headquarters of the organization large training base barracks complex for elite units operations and order coordination center In essence, this is not just a base, but an autonomous military hub capable of functioning independently of external structures. Structure of the fortress The interior of Laierhagi has been rebuilt to suit the needs of the Black Dragon, while retaining some of the old architecture: fortified underground levels for covert operations training halls for close and long-range combat magical and technological laboratories residential sections for staff and elite fighters command center with multi-level control The fortress's old corridors and halls are used as additional routes and reserve zones in emergency situations. Protection Laierhaga is considered virtually impregnable due to a combination of factors: natural-architectural defensive structure reinforced modern fortifications internal blocking and level isolation systems the permanent presence of the organization's elite fighters Even with a direct attack, a full grappling action is extremely difficult. Role in "Black Dragon" After the ransom, Laierhaga became a symbol of the organization's strength and its official center of power. It is here that key decisions are made, orders are distributed, and operations are coordinated across the Black Dragon's global reach.

Veran is an experienced operative and mentor to fighters in the Black Dragon organization, assigned to Laierhaga as one of his key instructors. He is one of those individuals whose value is measured not only by their combat skills but also by their ability to shape other fighters. His work style is based on discipline, cold calculation, and practical experience. Veran is not prone to unnecessary emotions and rarely raises his voice—his authority is based on consistency and the tangible results his students achieve. He is composed, observant, and demanding by nature. He views mistakes not as a reason for punishment, but as material for analysis, but when repeated failures occur, he becomes tough and uncompromising. In combat, he prioritizes efficiency over showmanship, often choosing minimal moves for maximum results. Veran isn't a frontline "hero," but a specialist who turns people into fighters. That's why the Black Dragon leadership has assigned him to Laierhag as a permanent mentor. Veran and Carla Blade's relationship Carla and Veran have known each other within the Black Dragon structure for a long time, as both are connected to the Laierhaga and its internal processes. Their interaction is built not on friendship or personal affection, but on professional respect formed through work and shared tasks. Veran initially viewed Karla as an unconventional fighter: too stubborn, overly independent, and prone to acting according to her own script. However, her effectiveness and ability to withstand extreme pressure quickly changed his mind—over time, she became his model of "difficult but effective material." Carla, in turn, views Veran as an authoritative mentor whose methods may be harsh but always make practical sense. She's not inclined to blindly obey him, but she acknowledges his experience and often takes his advice into account, especially in matters of tactics and power control.