Origin
Jason Eric Acer was born with an insatiable curiosity and exceptional intellect, nurtured by a family that prioritized academic excellence. While pursuing a legal education, Acer developed a parallel fascination with the mystical arts, sparked by an encounter with a book on ritual magic during his undergraduate years. Although he was primarily a lawyer, his rational, evidence-based worldview clashed with his burgeoning interest in the arcane.
Driven by his meticulous nature, exacerbated by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Acer approached ritual magic with an unwavering commitment to precision. He immersed himself in the study and practice of rituals, ensuring every detail was executed flawlessly. This obsession led him to conduct a simple ritual described in the book, intending to debunk it but instead, he experienced a chilling, inexplicable event. During the ritual, the temperature plummeted, flames were extinguished, and a fire erupted from a stack of papers. Despite his desperate attempts, the fire resisted his efforts to extinguish it, only to vanish as suddenly as it had appeared, leaving the papers miraculously unscathed.
Unable to dismiss the event through conventional explanations, Acer conducted exhaustive checks for environmental and psychological factors, consulting experts and testing materials. The persistent, unexplained phenomena he encountered reinforced his belief in the ritual’s power, fueling an obsession with understanding magic’s mechanics and its broader implications. This experience marked the beginning of his deep and intricate involvement with the occult, eventually leading to him to treat it like science, forming theories and belief systems until he created the Theory of Unified Magic.
Ethereal Insights, a haven for those seeking the esoteric and arcane. Owned by Jessica Huxley, Nestled in a quaint yet enigmatic part of Chicago, the shop exudes an aura of ancient mystique, with shelves lined with rare grimoires, enchanted talismans, and ritual tools. Groups like the Lighthouse Coven started here. Jessica, a seasoned practitioner of ritual magic, curated her inventory with both precision and passion, ensuring that every item carries genuine power and authenticity. Jason, now a lawyer, became a common face around the store.
After years of patronage, Jessica was about to close, but noticed Jason reading a book on hand signs. She mentioned she was closing, but struck up a conversation. She knew he was a lawyer, but immediately recognized unparalleled expertise and his obsessive dedication to magical study. He explained his theory to her and how he came to it. The attractive older woman smiled. She wasn’t impressed by the theory, but how he came upon it scientifically. She explained the theory back to him in a less scientific way and that is was an old theory in already in use by some. But with him being an lawyer and so deeply embedded into the occult, she saw an opportunity to introduce him to her friend Natas Talbane. Knowing that Talbane valued both intelligence and strategic insight, she believed that Acer’s unique abilities could greatly benefit the The Rise of Magic and arranged. He was shocked. She would introduce him to a billionaire that would be interested in his magic knowledge? He didn’t believe it at first
At their first encounter, Acer impressed Natas with his profound understanding of various magical disciplines and his ability to integrate them into a cohesive theoretical framework. Natas, always on the lookout for individuals who could further the Rise of Magic’s goals, saw in Acer a valuable asset who could contribute to their plans with both legal acumen and magical prowess. Natas and Acer developed a working relationship, with Acer taking on the role of an administrator and researcher for the Rise of Magic and of course, lawyer if needed. His position allowed him to delve deeper into magical research and contribute to the Rise’s clandestine operations. Acer’s integration into the Rise of Magic was marked by his unwavering dedication to expanding their knowledge and ensuring the seamless application of magic in their schemes.
Major Story Arcs
In Hexcraft Mechanics: Ultimate Control #1 Acer was with the group in after they learned Serpina had escaped. These pages are new and he was not in Epitaph: Ultimate Control #1.
In CurseRisen #2 – Communion of the Fallen Part 2 Acer hires Victor Locke to go after Serpina. This is essentially a retcon of the events of the events of Hexcraft Mechanics Ultimate Control.
Powers and Abilites
Jason Eric Acer wields an impressive array of magical abilities, grounded in his high intellect and obsessive dedication to the occult. His spellcasting skills are enhanced by a deep understanding of magical theory, allowing him to execute complex rituals with precision allowing him the abilities such as evoking spirits and otherworldly beings, creating and casting various kinds of spells, binding entities, casting and breaking curses and manipulating probability.
He can project his consciousness into the astral plane, gaining access to otherworldly knowledge and interactions, create low-level magical blasts and shields, or perform minor feats that mimic telekinesis, by controlling magical energy, especially around nodes. Additionally, he can sense shifts in the energy around him, providing a keen awareness of a potential threats and situations that could end barely for him or friends.
Although he possesses the ability to manipulate darkforce energy, a potent and versatile form of magic, he exercises extreme caution with this power, choosing to use it sparingly. The energy’s potential for chaos and destruction makes it a double-edged sword, requiring a level of mastery and restraint that Jason is wary of.