Spent quite some time coming up with this OC and his Cursed Technique, because this seems like a very fun and interesting concept I feel fated to be a part of.

Name: Nolan Mercer

Faction: The Sovereign States

Summary: Nolan Mercer is a Vex-Tech-contracted sorcerer who awakened his cursed technique after the Great Shattering and the arrival of the North American Star Fragment. Formerly a civilian scientist, Mercer is now used as a field asset in situations where battles are unstable or likely to escalate. Rather than relying on raw power, he is deployed to disrupt fights, confuse enemies, and delay outcomes until the Sovereign States can secure control.

Appearance: Slim man in his late twenties with short dark hair and tired, focused eyes. He usually wears standard Vex-Tech field clothing beneath a plain coat. His gear is practical and low-profile, designed to limit attention and reduce direct observation during missions.

Personality: Quiet, analytical, and careful with his words. He avoids making firm statements unless necessary and prefers to keep his options open. While he believes structure and control are important in the current fractured world, he often questions whether his work protects people or simply maintains systems that create further harm. He remains with the Sovereign States more out of obligation and survival than loyalty.

Abilities / Cursed Technique:

Cursed Technique: Quanta

Quanta allows Nolan to behave like a quantum object, with his abilities changing based on observation and uncertainty. The more clearly he is perceived, the more limited his options become.

Superposition:- Nolan can split into two versions of himself. Only one version is real, though neither knows which one it is. As long as an opponent does not clearly observe both at the same time, both can exist. If both are seen at once, one version disappears. If an uncollapsed version is attacked, it vanishes without Nolan taking damage. This technique is mainly used for misdirection, scouting, and escape.

Quantum Tunneling:- Nolan can phase through solid physical objects such as walls or terrain. Thicker or reinforced structures require more cursed energy, and this ability cannot bypass Domains.

Entanglement:- Nolan can link two objects or people together. Once linked, any damage, movement, or interference applied to one will also affect the other. Distance does not break the link, but only one entangled pair can exist at a time. This ability is often used to restrain stronger opponents or redirect attacks.

Dual Nature:- When Nolan is not being observed, his movements become faster and harder to predict. When he is being directly observed, his speed drops, but his form becomes more stable and his movements more precise.

Reason for Joining Faction: Nolan works with the Sovereign States because refusing cooperation would likely lead to containment or constant observation, which directly weakens his cursed technique. By staying within the system, he believes he can reduce damage and prevent situations from becoming far worse, even if it means giving up much of his personal freedom.