Editing Campaign:TheMeansToTheEnd/lokust (section)

==Basics==
'''Name:''' Lokust the Red<br/>
'''Concept:''' Protector of Solars<br/>
'''Caste:''' Chosen of Battles<br/>
'''Motivation:''' To fell another Deathlord<br/>
'''Positive Intimacies:''' Barabbas's family, unity between Terrestrials and Solars, Mehn Amilar, Ethan<br/>
'''Anima:''' Red smoke filled with flickering stars.<br/>
'''Anima Effect:''' Allies within thirty yards take one less lethal damage level from attacks.<br/>
'''Experience:''' 18/119 (currently/earned)<br/>

===Background===
Lokust, prior to Exaltation and becoming a Sidereal, was remarkably fond of the idea of protecting Creation and more important his homeland in the South. This made him a fitting candidate to be amongst the hundred responsible for protecting Creation - and also predisposed him to joining the Golden Faction rather than the Bronze, as he regarded the Solars as solely capable of saving Creation, where the Terrestrials (albeit loyal) were in and of themselves not quite as capable. He has the unique belief (unique chiefly in its assertiveness rather than its existence) that the only way to save Creation is to unite the Terrestrials and the Celestials, as well as do away with the Deathlords to tighten up the potential threats to Creation and make the job more improbable than impossible.

One of his longest standing project is Yeng Pao - a Solar from the East, whom Exalted and attempted to waylay a civilization out of vengeance with his newfound power. Lokust was sent to stop this from happening, and stop it he did - but moreover, his Resplendent Destiny Barabbas was reputed for his heroics and for not even having to harm the Solar to stop it. The truth was, he took the Solar in and mentored him - it was his first and perhaps only chance of doing his part in the Gold Faction to secure the Solars' position as the saviors of Creation.

Yeng Pao, under Lokust's (or Barabbas's) tutelage, dutifully learned the ways of combat and refined his form. In time a struggle came that resulted in Lokust's nature being revealed - his caste mark shined for Yeng Pao to see. Resigning that he could no longer hide his secret (a foolish and painful mistake that he had since worked to repair) he explained his own nature and the entirety behind it to Yeng Pao. After their discussion it was made clear what was to be done - through the clever use of perfectly placed destinies and circumstances, Yeng Pao was successfully elevated into a position as an Anathema Hunter of modest repute, seen often times in prior battles as "the warrior that made the difference" with Lokust in the background operating as his identity and hiding his secrets from any OTHER prying eyes.

Lokust gifted Yeng Pao with a Starmetal daiklave and the two traveled, fighting all that would threaten Creation. Lokust knew that it was Yeng Pao's destiny to help him achieve his ultimate goal, the felling of the Deathlords to remove one of many fronts of the battle - but he alone would not be enough, and so the two traveled to the outskirts of Chandarheight. There, they encountered Mehn Amilar and swore to devote themselves to her protection.

===Appearance===
Lokust's stature is somewhat remarkable, a nimble yet strong build and an inch shy of being six foot tall. He has black hair, typically kept tied back with bangs flanking his visage. He's handsome and devoid of the scars expected of a Chosen of Battles (perhaps a sign that he is good at it) and his skin is burnt dark by the suns of the South. He typically garbs himself in an ornate red outfit with a cape on his back as well as a weapon holster and wears a brown and red scarf laced with gold fabric to cover the lower half of his face, mouth, cheeks, and nose. His eyes are a brilliant crimson, with commanding eyebrows and an often cocky demeanor. Underneath that demeanor lies a well-concealed hint of depression, manifesting often in longing looks to the stars.