Fantasy Embers on the Wind Character Thread

DarKnight36 · Feb 18, 2023

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Races
The following is a list and a brief summary of each race, with general traits.
I purposefully decided only to use a few details as to allow you the most of customizing your character, and if you so desire, creating lore for your chosen race as well!
If we have multiple people who choose the same race, we can split the lore between varying clans or areas of origin. Have fun with it!

IONTHRA [Humans]
The Ionthra are one of the most plentiful races on Keyrra, standing in general 155-180cm in height.
They are extremely versatile and live almost everywhere. They get along well with other races, and are respected for their open-mindedness.
Humans can have an affinity for any element, regardless of where they live, and are the only race that can have two affinities, although this is rare.
In these cases, one affinity is more dominant than the other.

SOITHRA [Elves]
The Soithra stand on average 15-35cm taller than humans, and are in general more thin & athletic.
Soithra tend to stick to themselves, and will at times struggle to fit in socially.
They have pointed ears, and long limbs. They often share affinities for wind or water, and rarely earth.

CLYTHRA [Dwarves]
The Clythra are a stocky, sturdy race, on average 10-20cm shorter than humans.
Their hands & feet are proportionately large for their bodies.
Clythra traditionally have lived in large underground kingdoms, but only a few of these are left.
Clythra share affinities for earth & fire, and rarely lightning.

SAMTHRA [Giants]
The Samthra are a tall, powerful race, standing on average 45-60cm taller than humans.
They are the largest race on Keyrra, and share affinities for earth & water, rarely fire.
Samthra tend to live in open areas, where they feel the most comfortable.

FAITHRA [Fairies]
A rare sight for most of the races of Keyrra, the Faithra are small and fragile-looking, standing between 116-125cm in height.
They are easily distinguished by their wings, which seem to be made of light and allow them to fly quite easily.
The Faithra almost always share affinities for wind & lightning, but rarely water.
The Faithra live in forests and mountains, away from civilization.

NEKTRA
The Nektra are a popular race for their agility and easygoing nature.
They are about the same size as humans, but are easily distinguished by their cat-like ears on top of their head, their tail and eyes.
Some Nektra also have claws, fangs, or even manes.
The Nektra share affinities for lightning & fire, and rarely wind.

THYTRA
The Thytra are a friendly race, and are strong and natural runners.
They are about the same size as humans, and share characteristics with canines, such as fangs, a tail and dog-like ears.
The Thytra can occasionally manifest a hidden form that allows them to assume a more beast-like form for a short amount of time.
The Thytra share affinities for wind, earth, and rarely water.

LAMRA
The Lamra are easily distinguished by their horns of varying shape, and their wide build.
They are often builders and architects, and have constructed many of the larger cities that still stand today.
They stand about 10-25cm taller than humans and share affinities for earth, lightning, and rarely fire.

MEFTRA
The Meftra are an uncommon race that have rabbit-like ears and unique, powerful legs.
They are extremely agile and quick, and are usually slightly smaller than humans (about 5-15cm shorter).
They share affinities for wind & fire, and rarely earth.

SHIERA
The Shiera are a unique race that can easily transform from a human-like form into a snake, or in-between with their legs becoming a snake tail.
At all times, their eyes retain their reptilian quality. While in human form, they stand about the same size as humans.
They share affinities for water & fire, and rarely wind.

MERDRA
The Merdra are an aquatic race that usually has the form of a traditional merman or mermaid.
They can form legs to leave the ocean, although this tires them out and they require bodies of water to refresh themselves.
In human form, they're distinguished by their scales around their eyes and on their limbs.
The Merdra commonly have affinities for water & wind, and rarely lightning.

FALDRA
The Faldra are easily distinguished from the other races by their bird head and wings.
Their wings have hands at the end, but the Faldra also train to use tools while in the air by utilizing their taloned feet.
They are one of the few races that could be described as an animal with human characteristics, rather than the other way around.
They share affinities for water & lightning, and rarely fire.

PONTRA
The Pontra stand about 10-20cm shorter than humans on average, and are wiry and quick on their feet.
They share many similarities to a large ferret or rat, including an animal head and a full coat of fur.
They have large, powerful teeth and most have short claws.
The Pontra share affinities for earth & wind, and rarely lightning.

BAGHDRA
The Baghdra stand about 10-20cm taller than humans, and have a hunchbacked appearance.
They have reptilian scales on certain parts of their body & have a reptilian tail, and some believe they are descendants of the lost Dracothra race.
They tend to live in deserts or other warm & dry climates.
The Baghdra have affinities for fire & wind, and rarely earth.

YASHRA
The Yashra are a strange race that looks like they were carved from stone.
Their skin is incredibly tough, and they have a hard time showing expressions.
They are about the same size as humans, but are much heavier.
Their elemental affinities are, unsurprisingly, usually earth & fire, and rarely water.
MAGIC
Magic is comprised of five elements: fire, water, earth, wind & lightning. These elements are imprinted on every character as an affinity. Individual races have varying affinities, two common and one rare; the Ionthra (humans) are the only race that does not have any set affinity and rarely can have two affinities.

How your magic expresses itself is up to you as a writer, but it needs to make sense to what your element can do. If you ever have a question about this, just ask me! But to give you some ideas, you could have your character have a fire affinity, and be able to summon and throw a fireball, or they could channel fire into a weapon, or they could shoot lasers at an opponent. Use your imagination!

FIRE - All uses of fire itself, but also includes heat and can manipulate molten materials in some cases.
WATER - Includes water & ice. Can also include blood or other liquids that have a lot of water components in them.
EARTH - Includes soil, rocks & metal to a lesser extent. Can also be used to manipulate plants.
WIND - Air and other gases. Weather manipulation is possible.
LIGHTNING - Lightning & electricity. This is the closest to pure energy as an element gets.

CRYSTALS
One part of the magic system that is important to be aware of is crystals. Crystals can accentuate magical powers and are often found in weapons or armor, as well as other equipment. Crystals also come in varying purity (or quality), so the more pure a crystal is, the stronger your magic can become! There are five levels of purity, and it is exponentially harder to find crystals of increasing purity. For now, if you have a crystal, it will be of purity level 1, the lowest level.
TRADE & SKILLS
Your trade is essentially your "class" or "job." It is what you have been trained in, or the profession you chose. This can be anything you want, within reason, so ask away if you aren't sure!

Your character is allowed 2 MASTER skills and 5 BASIC skills. Master skills are powerful talents, spells, or techniques you can perform, and should be based on your trade. Basic skills are things that often will go along with your background or trade. For example, a basic skill if your trade is a musician could be keeping time. This could then translate to you having a perfect internal clock, etc.

Ultimately, skills can be anything you want, so long as they make sense for your character. It's probably a good idea to have a few skills you can use in a fight!

As we continue, your characters will grow in strength and learn new skills, and old ones may get more powerful. There is not a level up meter I'm keeping track of, but as things escalate, our characters will naturally keep up. I'll nudge you if I think you need a power-up but for the most part, just let your character grow at a steady pace and it'll be fine!
EQUIPMENT
The equipment you carry is important to keep track of. You don't have to be extremely detailed, but give me a basic example of what your character has on you when it comes to weapons, armor, or other items that would be useful (i.e. healing potions, food, etc). There will be times our characters have to rest, or heal, or eat! Keeping a tally of our resources will be important for that reason.

Your equipment, just like your skills, will upgrade over time, whether that's finding new weapons or having them forged for you. For now, if you'd like to have a piece of equipment with a crystal in it, choose one item and we'll go from there.

And that should be everything you need to get your character started! Once you've submitted a character, I'll look it over and send you a Discord invite.
Thanks everyone!

Melon Bomb · Feb 18, 2023

Name: Angrah Tulien, AKA "Tules"

Gender: Female (She / Her)

Age: 24

Race: Ionthra

Magical Affinity: Earth

Trade: Bounty Hunter

Appearance: Tules has a fair complexion and wears long, dark hair that she usually keeps tied up, and stands about a head shorter than most people. Despite her rather large weapon of choice, her physique does not appear to reflect the proper upper body endurance to swing it regularly, though overall she is still quite fit. She is not picky about what she wears, so long as it is comfortable and suits the weather.

Personality: Tules is fucking stupid. If you grabbed her by the head and shook it around, you would hear the rattling of a single pebble in her skull. Fortunately, her bravery, kindness, and (alleged) charm match that stupidity in equal or greater measure. She lives completely free from the burdens of her past, as well as any anxieties of the future, because her mind exists entirely in the present. This makes her "slightly" more prone to making (and repeating) mistakes, but she seems happier for it all the same.

She is driven by her desire to become a legend, to have badass statues in her likeness adorn city squares and to have bards sing praises of her glory for centuries to come. Unfortunately, her delusions of grandeur paint more the picture of a reckless, attention-seeking hedonist who revels in the thrill of danger rather than an actual, uh... hero. Though Tules can seem distant at times, even with her rowdy and friendly demeanor, deep down she really does take her work seriously, and makes sure to treasure her friendships wherever she may find them.

[ Equipment ]
Weapons: Tules wields a hefty greatsword in battle. She carries a small shortsword at her hip as a sidearm and has several knives tucked away in belts and buckles under her clothes. She carries a shortbow on her back in case she needs it, but doesn't use it much other than for hunting occasionally.

Armor: Tules' upper body has some solid defense in the way of gauntlets and metal shoulder plates, but not much else in order to keep herself lightweight and flexible. She uses her sparsely placed metal armor more like a tool for deflection rather than a source of static protection. She claims it keeps her on her toes. Other than that, she has some thick cloth armor underneath, but it won't stop anything stronger than a grazing slash.

Items: Tules is not exactly a spelunker or dungeon delver, so she keeps her bag load mostly light. Some rations, water, a whetsone, small cloth towels, money, and... that's basically it.

Miscellaneous: Tules keeps a warding stone hanging on her person at all times. She doesn't talk about her family much but when she was delivered, she was considered cursed. This is reflected in the name she was given -- "Angrah" -- meaning malevolent. Nothing's really happened yet to justify that, but she sometimes still worries that it might be true and carries the stone as insurance. Tules considers herself religious, but doesn't really worship any god so much as believe that they exist and that they are going to eventually smite her for being born.
[ Skills ]
Master Skill - Irregular Fighting: Don't let the huge sword fool you, her heavy swings are not what make her a dangerous fighter. Her primary techniques are a clever blend of dirty hand-to-hand street fighting, grappling, and parrying with her equipment. Only when she creates the right opening does she utilize the blade of her weapon, treating it like a finisher that will end the fight with just one well-placed strike. Challengers who expect her to be slow are in for a nasty surprise.

Hilariously, her actual swordplay is quite bad. Do not ask her to fence.

Basic Skill - Center of Gravity: To truly allow her abnormal fighting style to shine, she utilizes her incredible control over her own center of gravity to allow her to effectively attack and recover from almost any angle. It doesn't matter if she's being pushed, tripped, or knocked down, she WILL be able to hit you. She has mastered the art of using the heaviness of her greatsword to her advantage, using it as either a prop to remain upright or as a counterbalance to her shifting weight in the heat of battle.

Basic Skill - Pain Tolerance: Tules has unusually high resistance to pain. She is known to shake off debilitating injuries, freezing weather, and in a couple of instances, even torture. She still feels pain, of course, but it's hardly a deterrent -- and even less so when her adrenaline is pumping. Also as a result of this, she is notoriously difficult to knock out. It is hard to put Tules down without straight up killing her.

Basic Skill - Appraisal: As a bounty hunter who frequently crosses paths with shady clients, she has quickly developed the ability to sense scams, traps, and fool's gold. However, this mostly only applies to when she barters in her own line of work. In other situations, she is just as likely to drop the ball as anyone else, especially if she's not paying much attention.
[ Biography ]
Background: Tules shares almost nothing about her past, other than that she had 'shitty parents'. Instead, most of her known life are tales -- some tall, some less tall -- about her long list of heroic feats and accomplishments. She fantasized about the epic adventures she read in the story books she kept hidden from her family, and knew that she would one day be destined to travel that path herself. Her most precious childhood memory, as she describes, is the first time she ever picked up a real sword.

That said, Tules is an extraordinarily bad swordfighter. Not mediocre. Not amateurish. Bad. No matter how much she trained, she just could not nail the proper forms required to effectively handle the weapon. After months -- years -- of grueling effort and disappointment, she was close to giving up on her dream of becoming the fabled swordsman she so desperately wanted to be.

However, one day she was knocked down and disarmed again by her mentor during another long training session, when she suddenly parried his incoming sword blow by reflexively striking upward from the floor with her foot. Catching him off-guard, she rapidly closed the distance with sheer animal-like instinct and kicked out his overextended leg, pinning him to the ground. It was then that her mentor realized where her actual talents lie. He tried to convince her to drop the sword and focus on practicing a monk fighting style using her fists, but she insisted on using a sword no matter what, citing that 'all great heroes use a sword'.

Thus, Tules' new fighting style was born, and her journey to become a legendary warrior could finally begin.

FireMaiden · Feb 18, 2023

"May the wind guide you home."

Name:
Velahari Faevi (Veil-ah-har-ee)
Pronouns:
She/Her
Age:
24
Race:
Soithra
Magical Affinity:
Wind
Trade:
Traveling Healer
Appearance:
Velahari first off, is a little shorter than your average Soithra, standing at about 5 feet 10 inches. Her skin is fair, but sunkissed due to the life style she and her family leads. Her hands are lightly calloused and freckles are scattered over her cheeks, shoulders, and forearms. Velahari has long, soft, chestnut brown hair which hangs to her hips. Her bangs are much shorter, the young woman keeping just the bottom two inches braided. Each braid is adorned with a small gold wire that bears minimalist resemblance to her family sigil.

Her clothing is almost always practical. She favors earthen colors when it comes to her shorts, brown leather, and minimal accessories kept to her hair decorations and a simple necklace with a pewter pendant. Velahari doesn't see the need in buying fancy clothing.
Master Skill, Map Reading - After spending her entire life on the road, Velahari knows how to read a map like she knows the back of her
hand. She can read any sort of map from star charts, and topographic maps to the simple road maps most travelers use. On top of this, if she's in an area she's familiar with, Velahari has most likely memorized the map for said area. Velahari hardly ever gets lost.

Basic Skill, Plant Identification: Velahari has learned the uses for many different plants across the realm. What they look like, how to treat the poisonous ones, and how to turn the rest into balms, tonics, and other medicine. She carries a book she uses to double check certain plants and mushrooms.

Basic Skill: Healing Magic - A bit of a broad term, but Velahari uses a good bit of her magical affinity for medical purposes. Her healing magic can do a number of things, like increasing the amount of oxygen in your body to speed up the healing process, or using that oxygen to help you expel poisons or find internal injuries by finding an increased level of carbon monoxide. What she doesn't use magic for, she'll use traditional first aid and medicine to treat.

Basic Skill: Combat Magic - Yet another somewhat broad term. Velahari wouldn't have made it in this world of she didn't know how to defend herself. Her combat spells range from sharp air cutters and lances, temporary air shields and the good old strong gusts used for both moving people out of the way and attacking. She's also able to buff her companions, using air to boost their speed.

Basic Skill, Traditional First Aid/Triage: There's not too much to say here, Velahari is skilled in the more traditional sense of medical needs. Stitches, setting bones, bandaging, etc. Magic isn't always necessary.

Basic Skill:
Utility Blade: A steel short sword that has been specially forged for practical use over battle. It has a thicker, stronger blade with a stouter edge meant for cutting small trees and branches. On the back of the blade is about three inches of saw teeth for rope. Velahari only uses in this battle if she has no other option.

Twisted Oak Staff: A 6ft oak staff that Velahari uses as her main weapon. Hand carved, it has been well taken care of but is starting to show it's age. The top of the staff houses a crystal of moderate-ish purity. She uses it as a catalyst for her magic during battle if needed. On the bottom of the staff is a 5 inch blade used.

First Aid Supplies: She had a dedicated bag in her rucksack filled with various first aid supplies. Needs, thread, bandages, pure alcohol and some glass vials. Half of them are filled with various tonics. There's also a small tin filled with a multipurpose balm. She also has a few pouches on her belt for the various herbs she may need.

Rucksack with Other Supplies: These other supplies are your standard traveling supplies. She has a map, a blanket and waterproofed tarp, a small pot, some money, a cloak for when it's chilly, a fire starter, a skinning knife, some rope, and some rations.
Personality: Velahari is an interesting woman. She's a rather introverted person by default. Outside of her family, interpersonal relationships have been far and few between. When it's business, she can easily chat with someone. Figuring out what's wrong means asking the right questions. It was easy to do that, to keep her head down. Her elders always warned her about the dangers of talking too much, about how the only people who really mattered were her family. She didn't have any issues believeing that.

So with her family, and it would stand to reason with her good friends, Velahari is a bright, bubbly young woman who loves to talk and share whatever her interests are in that particular moment. She's caring and compassionate, always willing to lend an ear when someone needed to vent. Velahari always puts the people around her first. It takes a while to anger her, and when that anger finally breaks through, she's quick to try and work through it without lashing out unnecessarily. And if she does, Velahari always apologizes. It was probably her fault anyway. Because of her limited social interaction, jokes and some social ques can take her a minute to understand, but nothing is ever out of malice.

She raised to believe healing people was in her blood, and without a doubt, it's affected her personality.
Likes:
- Stew
- Baby Deer
- All the pastries
- Helping people
- Listening to and telling stories
- Mild Weather (not to warm, not to cold)
Dislikes:
- Loud, Mean Drunks
- The taste of certain white fish
- Bitter ale
- Unnecessary environmental impact (hunting, logging, etc.)
- Bandits
Fears:
Getting lost and trapped in caves
Leeches
Quirks:
- Always fidgeting
- Talking to herself
- Claps her hands when happy
- Has a hard time with social ques and understanding jokes
The Faevi are not known across the land, far and wide, or praised as heroes who've conquered mythical beasts and evil kings. But those living in small villages, the hard to reach places mostly forgotten by society, or travelling the various roads and valleies of Keyrra might know of this curious Soithra family. They are, and for the past 6 generations, have been traveling healers. Through thick and thin, the good and the bad, war and peace, this family has traveled through the realm as doctors. Through a mix of magic, traditional medicine and triage, the Feavi have saved hundreds of lives. And Velahari was born into this odd little family.

Being one of 9 children, and one of only 3 girls, Velahari's childhood was both filled with love and chaos. When she was born, her family had settled in Ionthra territory, nestled in some thick woods near a picturesque waterfall, the Feavi would call that camp home for nearly a year. Once that year was over, Velahari's life on the road would begin. Her life, from that day and until the present, was spent traveling from village to village, town town, and further. She learned from her parents, her grandparents and older siblings many things. There were of course the basics; reading, writing, math, survival. She'd need to be able to take care of herself. But she would also learn the tricks of their trade. Her grandmother and grandfather taught her their tried and true recipes, her father taught her stitches, bandaging, how to set bones and more. And when her magic finally blossomed, her mother began to train her.

Her life really was one of repetition, but there was plenty of excitement as well. Between the new things they saw on the road, the occasional scuff with bandits and other ruffians, and the various people they treated; no day was ever the same either. You may be wondering what exactly though would get Velahari noticed enough to be given such an important job. The Feavi have done many incredible things for people, but none were much to gain them more than some minor recognition. About two years ago, Velahari and one of her older brothers were tasked with helping an injured hunting party. They weren't far from their town, but without some help, they wouldn't make it back on their own. There weren't many of them and Velahari could hand it alone, so her brother would wait outside the cave they were in while she took care of them.

Something happened, it shook the ground and the walls, and with a rumbling, the entrance to the cave collapsed. They were trapped in the dark, with little food and water and with a quickly dwindling supply of air. Velahari would spend the next three days ensuring that they wouldn't suffocate, drawing in oxygen through the small breaks in the rocks and dirt. During those three days, her brother managed to get the attention of some passing army patrol who would help him, the rest of her family, and locals from the hunting party's town dig the trapped people out. Thanks to Velahari, they all made it out, living to see the sun again. At the time, Velahari would refuse to accept any thanks and would continue on with her life as usual. She loved it, there was no reason to change.

But unfortunately, you really can't ignore a summoning for something so much bigger than yourself. Much to her chagrin.
Theme Song:

Voice Claim: (The dwarf, Dagna...aka Laura Bailey damn it)

Shy2Infinity · Feb 18, 2023

Name: Lorna Marruk ~~Real name: Alexander Wickes~~

Gender: Male (He/him)

Age: 26

Race Ionthra

Magical Affinity: Wind

Trade: Hunter

Appearance: Lorna's skin is tanned from many a day cooking under the sun. His hair is raven dark, long enough that it reaches his waist, though he usually keeps it braided back. There's one thing that a vast majority of people seem to mistake about him: people usually mistake him as a woman constantly, though it's understandable. Between his hair, and his feminine features, and the fact that he prefers dresses rather than typical mens wear. He usually stands taller than most humans and has a rather delicate looking frame. He also likes to dabble in makeup~!

Personality: Very much a wallflower he prefers to let other people do the talking. On the outside he appears prim and proper but don't let that fool you! It is extremely easy to fluster him. Whenever he gets shy or flustered he whips out his fan (hanging from a thread connected to his wrist) and uses it to cover the lower half of his face. He is very genuine and caring; usually the first to help a person in need, especially if someone's hurt. However, outside of this, he has a hard time making and keeping friends. In fact, he'd prefer not to since he travels a lot; he'd rather not let someone get close only for himself to disappear on some other grand adventure.

He didn't start on this adventure to become a hero. No, he has his own agendas in mind. All he wants is to put himself as far away from his past as he can possibly get. That's his only fears about becoming more well known; that information about his 'great deeds' will get back to his family.

[ Equipment ]

Weapons: He mainly fights with the bow strapped to his back, preferring not to get up close up and personal. However, he does have a couple of daggers stashed away on his person just in case someone gets the bright idea.

Armor: He prefers to stay on the light side to stay flexible ~~(and honestly home boy's just not that strong to have heavy armor)~~ so while he does wear some light leather armor, and leather vambraces, he has to rely mostly on his agility to get out of dangerous situations.

Items: His fan, rations, water, quiver of arrows, money, a lamp, makeup, a couple of daggers
[ Skills ]

Master Skill - Dance of the Wind Sprite: One of the bigger facets of his fighting style is that he can incorporate his fan into his fighting style, i.e. nudging the wind to send someone's weapon truer and ensuring it hits. Or making an enemy's weapon go wide. Or even solidifying the wind around someone to stop their movements. His fan is almost a medium that he uses to grant him more control over the air, though it's mostly for comfort. He can also control elements of the weather, such as creating twisting gales sharp as blades; he can even create twisters. He usually uses wide, elegant movements, making it seem almost like a dance.

Basic Skill - Razor Winds: Being alone for as long as he has been, he's had to develop an ability to ensure that enemies won't surround and box him in. It allows him to fire off a wide array of arrows without a bow, just with the force of his will and his ability. BUT! The more arrows he controls and the more force exerted can often leave him exhausted.

Basic Skill - Hunting: Being able to hunt was a major past time in his previous life, for no reason other than sport. His mother was the one that taught him, in an area that had once looked down on women knowing how to do what was typically 'men's sports'. She taught him various animal behavior, how to shoot them in such a way that would give them as minimal suffering as possible, how to track them by their foot prints. She even taught him how to create traps and lure animals into them. If there's anyone he can thank for allowing him to survive on the road for as long as he has, it's her.

Basic Skill - Foraging: The ability to gather edible provisions is a valuable asset on the road. Whether it's checking to see that he's not picking a potentially poisonous or toxic plant, finding honey, mushrooms; things of the like. He has extremely sharp eyes that allow him to pick up on the slightest useful item in the area. He has knowledge on where to find stuff as well; is this plant located in muddy areas? Can you find it in areas around rivers? Are there plants like it? What are the differences between said plants?
Despite seemingly being an open book, he keeps all of his cards close to his chest. When asked about his family he might say something along the lines of, "They're courteous to everyone, but there was a lot of pressure put on me." And that's as much as he'll say about them.

The truth about him, is that he's a runaway noble. From a very young age he had it drilled into his head that he was built for greatness. It was quite a lot of pressure for a child, and he acted out as a result. He became quite the hellion, breaking things, throwing stuff around; and just generally rebelling in the only ways that a child could. He mellowed out over time, but there was always that nagging, depressing thought that he'll never truly be free. A maid noticed how despondent he was in a daily basis and offered him an escape -- by taking him out into the surrounding town every so often.

But he didn't want to on the off chance that someone discovered it and he got the poor maid in trouble. Then he had the idea... Perhaps he could cross dress? He presented the idea to his maid and, though hesitant, she accepted. She did his makeup and situated his hair in a way that would frame his face, giving him a delicate appearance. And she gave him a noble woman's dress (he didn't think to ask where she procured it). He still looked like a noble, but not one that people would immediately recognize. Donning a cloak, he followed her into town. That was the most fun he's ever had, and he resolved to do it more.

Unfortunately, it wouldn't last. Months into their little escapades, he came to notice something. She was no where to be found around their estate. He searched high and low, expecting that she got put elsewhere. When that failed, he asked her friends. When that failed, he went to the Head maid, only to learn.... That her services had been cut loose. Even before confronting his parents, he knew that it had been because of him. They had known and, finding it 'embarrassing' had elected to get rid of the maid having a 'bad' influence on their son. While this wasn't the last straw, it certainly pushed him towards it.

His parents, perhaps worried that he would once again grow unruly, betrothed him to another. THAT was the final nail in the coffin. It was the idea that, soon, his freedom would finally be a mere commodity. Only to be wished for rather than attained. It took weeks of planning and studying the routes of the servants and guards and noting the changes before he was confident that he could escape. Constantly on the run from the pressures of his role in the world, he ran away with little more than the clothes on his back. After that, he did a variety of things to save up money: performing in the streets, hunting animals and selling the meat and/or pelts, taking on quests. With his abilities, there was no shortage of things that he could do. His fate really took a turn when he encountered a person being attacked by bandits.

Being considered a hero was something he didn't even think about. When he saw someone in trouble, he jumped in headfirst without considering the consequences. Luckily, he hasn't yet encountered a situation when he would be terribly wounded...

I lied. The actual truth is that he's a runaway prince.
When he was a baby a prophet had predicted that he would become a hero, leading to years of agonizing pressure being put on him. Now that he's on the road, he's unwittingly made that prophecy come true.

PiePillager · Feb 18, 2023

Name: Rattlesnap Snaprattle
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 56
Race: Pontra
Magical Affinity: Earth
Trade: Chef

Master Skills: Cooking. Never was there one better than he, sea or land. So he says, anyways.
Rusty Skill: Sharpshooting. From his days on the high seas, even the chefs had to do battle.
Basic Skill: Stabbin'. Gotta do something when they get up close. Never with a cookin' knife though.
Basic Skill: Heghtened Senses. Like most Pontra, his senses are extremely sharp.
Master Skill: Storytelling. Old adventures, new ones. True stories, tall tales. If he's heard it, he can make it sound exhilarating.
Basic Skill: Fishing. The fresh catch of the day never runs out as his restaurant!
Knife
Food
Telescope
Compass
Personality and Biography: A former pirate chef from lands far north who once sailed the seas for glory and treasure. Whether he found either, he will not say. What he will say is he used to run a ship that sailed across all the harbors in the land. He truly enjoys the craft of cooking and isn't always concerned about the money, even offering free food to the poor and to children who happen to pass by and catch a scent. If not for his oftentimes gruff verbiage one would not guess he was a pirate once....well, the eyepatch does make that question pop up.

His most negative trait was the fact that he could never let anything go in terms of vengeance. Once someone has slighted him, he never lets them get away with it unless he gets some degree of revenge. He can also be violently blunt.
Combat Snack: Any food he touches, becomes as deadly as a blade or gain the same piercing strength as a bullet. Often times he throws tortilla chips or flicks corn at his adversaries

Other:

druidquest · Feb 19, 2023

Name: Theophania Moriacha Dorphindhel
Pronouns: She/Her
Age: 29
Race: Shiera
Magical Affinity: Wind
Trade: Cleric
Appearance: White hair and red, sunken eyes. Tall and lanky, with somewhat poor posture ill-befitting her station. In her serpent morph her scales are the same white as her hair, with black marks accenting her eyes.

[[Arbitrator]] As a Judge of Garuda, Theo is well versed at settling disputes, able to get to the root of a conflict and parse the intentions of all parties involved.
[[Convictor]] Unyielding and resolute, Theo possesses incredible strength of will and it is impossible to sway her once her decision has been made. This makes her a stalwart and reliable ally... and a terrifying adversary.
[Fencer] Theo is well trained in the use of her order's zweihander, the Damocles Guillotine. Light footwork and decisive strikes ensure she brings down her foes in as few moves as possible, should her judgement deem execution the only recourse.
[Scholar] A warrior cleric is still a cleric, and as such Theo is well educated in history and scripture.
A set of light traveler's armor, with a Judge's white cloak; the Damocles Guillotine, a magic blade given to clerics of her order; a book of law, and a book of verse; chains, rope, field rations, candles, parchment, quills, and ink.
Outwardly quiet and sullen, Theo is truthfully a thoughtful, gentle hearted woman. Friendly and good humored, Theo's standoffish demeanor is more a consequence of poor facial construction than actual character. She prefers not to discuss prior cases she's arbitrated, claiming that gossip is unbecoming of her station, and thus the precise reasons for her invitation to the party are unknown.
Originally a simple peasant girl, Theophania was found by a Judge of the Lex Non Scripta, an order of clerics following the herald Garuda, after her village fell victim to famine. She was originally intended to be given into the care of an orphanage, but kept returning to the chapter house as she grew older, eventually being taken in as an acolyte. Though she lacked any true talent for magic, she proved diligent and fair-handed, earning her place through merit of skill.
Theophania's magic is too weak to use on her own. She relies on use of her Damocles Guillotine as a focus. additionally, she cannot draw the blade unless she holds full conviction that death is the only possible judgement for her target, as any sliver of doubt or wavering faith in her own judgement will cause the blade to reject its wielder, potentially killing her instead.

Sky_Breaker_08 · Feb 19, 2023

Name: Lars Boreas

Trade: Weaver/Fisherman

Affinity: Water

Age: 35

Race: Yashra

Eyes: Dark blue

Skin: Most Yashra have more blocky, rough, earthen-colored skin similar to the rocks and boulders found on the slopes of mountains. However, Lars’ skin seems to be like the pebbles and stones found at the bottom of an old river. When you pick one up, you are surprised at the smooth texture and shiny, bright wet color. His skin has a similar appearance to sandstone with the darker rust-colored lines running artistically around his body.

Hair: dark brown, well-groomed, mid-length facial hair and straight medium-length hair parted partially over the left eye towards the right shoulder.

Appearance: Wears a basic slate grey robe loosely fitted over his muscular fit body.

Temperament: is very thoughtful and logical, truth and reasoning holding a key part in his view of others and the world. Is very sharp in moral judgment and will hold others in spite and act with little patience if there is any question against what is morally just. Straightforward and many times harsh, he believes one should face the truths and realities of the world head-on without hesitation. Stoicism is a valued trait that brings great respect in his eyes. One who has suffered great things and is valiant and strong is one he wholeheartedly supports and will stand firmly behind. Any he sees as in the right shall be honored and praised by Lars, especially if others vehemently disagree with them.

Background: Born into a poor family along a frigid, unforgiving coastline, Lars worked hard with his father to learn the fisherman’s trade. The land was too hard and frozen to farm, so they adapted by creating strong nets to bring in the giant fish that would swim deep below. There were many dangers and Lars eventually took on the trade of weaving from his mother when the winters came and the storms and sea became too rough for their fishing boat.

One winter, the sea was especially rough due to a merciless storm. The waves grew each time they crashed against the cliffs and had long swallowed the beach. The storm was early for the season, but the local fishermen had long prepared for this eventuality and were safe in their well-protected homes. However, some mad sailors had hoped they could sail past home before the storm season came raging against the continent. With the early storm, they were now caught, being pushed towards the cliff. The waves were dangerous by themselves, but if the ship smashed against the cliffside and sank, all of them would be drowned and their bodies unrecoverable. Lars watched in horror but found his adrenaline and magical power at his fingertips. One last push from the waves and the ship would be crushed against the cliffs below. The wave came and Lars used his innate knowledge of ice to freeze the water as it rose, pushing the ship up and over the cliff, to land with a great heap at the top. The ship’s bottom was broken by the rocks and boulders, but the sailors and their cargo were safely on the ground. They were pulled into the villagers’ homes and sheltered for the rest of the stormy winter season. Not what they were hoping for, but at least they were alive, they had food, they were kept warm and dry and they were especially grateful to Lars for saving them all. He stayed humble and admitted that it was mostly the work of the great wave that carried the ship to safety. All he had done was to aid in the swell.

One of the passengers on that ship was a famous scholar, Petch Taksin, who admitted he was looking for a “hero” to represent their lands and to be a part of group of people who will go about doing good as the heroes of old did. With some hesitation, Lars eventually accepted this offer. Petch then began to teach him how to more fully utilize and hone his magical abilities. The winter was a perfect time to practice these new techniques, as the water and ice were everywhere. As the storms subsided and the weather grew warmer, Lars found himself now on his way to join the other would-be-heroes.

A broken Flammenschwert tucked into his sash as if it were a dagger. Not useful for combat by itself as it is really only the hilt and very little blade left. This is the only thing his father could give him as a gift before he left. It belonged to his great-grandfather, a warrior with great magical power. It does hold a crystal within the center of its crossguard.

Has a sidebag with:
Couple healing Potions and other basic medical supplies
A bit of thread and needle and other sewing kit supplies.
Food
Money
Book of Water-based Magical Abilities that he is slowly understanding little by little given to him by Petch
Master Skills:
Weaving and sewing: knows how to use cloth to make clothing, repair clothing and embellish said clothing with designs, embroidery, etc. Given the right materials, he could craft any piece or style you desire.

Deep Freeze: His most powerful and readily available skill with his magic is to freeze liquids. He can freeze them at a distance with concentration, the farther away the slower and more difficult it will be to freeze them. The larger the mass of the liquid, the longer and more difficult as well. He can also “freeze” other things as well, by layering frost and ice over it to cool it down. This is easier done when he can touch the object.

Basic Skills:
Ice weapon: A javelin or other basic shape of ice will form in Lars’ hand that he can throw at his enemies or wield as a weapon or tool.

Fisherman sailing: can sail a ship of small to medium size well, knows how to make, repair and use nets to catch fish in the ocean. Can read the stars to determine direction and location when out in open water. Surprisingly, he is also an excellent swimmer despite his weight.

Hemorrhaging: He can cause an enemy's wound to bleed more than normal and for longer, delaying the blood’s ability to clot.

Quick Clotting: If Lars or an ally receives a wound, he can help the blood to clot quicker and scab over faster.

Cold Resistance: Lars is used to the cold weather from birth and feels no effect to chilly weather and little effect when it is frigid. With his thick skin and affinity, his skin is resistant to these temperatures, especially from his own magic, even when fully submerged in icy water for minutes. Eventually, however, if he is exposed to this type of cold unprotected for too long or if it is exceptionally low, he will begin to feel the effects.

Captain Spooks · Feb 19, 2023

Name: Knas Arda

Pronouns: He/Him

Age: 23

Race: Meftra

Magical Affinity: Fire

Trade: Adventurer

Appearance: Knas stands fairly taller than his Meftra kin at 5'9 (5'11 counting his ears) with hair that starts at an ashy blonde at the roots and slowly becomes brown as it very messily goes down his head and into a long, low ponytail at the top of his neck. Complexion wise his almond toned skin is free of any blemishes on his face, as well as his lavender eyes. He has a fairly average physique other than his naturally strong legs as well as burn scars on his hands and forearms.

Personality: Knas is the definition of spunky. Energetic, upbeat, and determined to accomplish anything he sets his mind to. The first to jump blindly into adventure which is unbecoming of his intelligent background and nature, Knas is a very 'act first and plan later' kind of guy. Speaking of intelligence Knas is fairly smart, formerly a student at a prestigious higher education university it's commonplace for him to spew out (mostly useless) facts regarding certain topics, mostly history and magic. Extroverted to a fault Knas is quick to make friends or at least acquaintances to anyone with an ear to talk off.

He didn't leave his life behind in search of glory or riches, but in search of what a true hero is. Someone who makes the world a better place. Heavily inspired by the tales and legends of Retriance, Knas wants to leave anywhere he travels a better place than where he found it. Although this mindset and strong sense of justice leads Knas seeing things and issues as purely black and white.

Knas doesn't carry much around with him other than the bare necessities in his satchel from:
- Rations
- Spare money
- A few blank books for him to write in
- Other small trinkets
[Master Skill] ~ Flame weapons: Knas' own unique use of his inherit fire magic and the basis of his fighting style. He's able to bend and form his own flame into different types of weaponry although the only one he's somewhat decent with is a spear which he just throws most of the time. The weapons are completely harmless to him it's not a good idea for anyone else to grab them or be on the business end of his spear.

[Master Skill] ~ Overcharging: A rather dangerous and explosive technique Knas essentially fuels his fire magic with enough energy to cause a large explosion, changing their regular flame blue and causing an explosion a couple of seconds afterwards. This is a double edge sword however as Knas looses his immunity to his own flame and with him needing physical contact the heightened temperature of the magic burns his skin pretty badly meaning he can only use the technique sparingly. He only uses overcharge in dire situations as a last resort.

[Basic skill] ~ Acrobatics: A biproduct of being a Meftra, Knas is very light on his feet and fast. Easily hopping around and balancing his own weight. He can also jump fairly high and far thanks to his legs.

[Basic skill] ~ Spearmanship: While not a trained fighter or a master Knas can sure stab things with the pointy end and throw them in somewhat competently.

[Basic skill] ~ intelligence: Knas was once a student at a renown university so he's pretty well versed in many different subjects. He can easily think on his feet and come up with plans on the fly.
While other Meftra's are rarely found near civilization often deep within forest and mountains as protectors of nature. Knas' parents are anomalies, leaving their homelands and settling down as merchants who quickly amassed riches. And while not nobility from birthright the Arda family is definitely upper class through the merchant empire his parents created. Knas himself was born in a large mansion in a large city with servants and maids tending to him more than his parents who were often away due to their obligations. They weren't neglective by any means and very much cared for Knas, sending letters when they were away and spending all their time with him when they were there.

It was clear even at a young age that Knas was a prodigy when it came to academics and magic, quickly going through every subject his home teacher threw at him and even studying on his own. Not to mention he could easily read a couple of books in the span of a single day.

As knas grew older he was enrolled into Edgewater University, a prestigious school where once again he was hailed as a prodigy often at the top of his class and excelling in his studies. His standout achievement was developing his unique flame weapon technique with his affinity for fire magic. Thought throughout his studies something was scratching at the back at his head, something that came up whenever he'd look out past the cities walls and at the surrounding countryside. That was a thirst for adventure, the yearning to leave the same old halls and sights behind and explore the world he'd only read about.

With one sound, but impulsive decision Knas left everything behind to venture out into the world with only the clothes on his back and a satchel at his side. Sure his parent's were angry at this sudden decision but they came to realize they did the same at his age, leaving their safe life behind in order to make something of themselves in the world.

Radish__ · Feb 19, 2023

Name: Ruebellia Reykrost aka "Rue"

Pronouns: She/Her

Age: 23

Race: Meftra

Magical Affinity: Earth

Trade: Traveling Apothecary/Healer

Personality: Rue has a good heart, and strong moral compass. If you put her on an alignment chart, she would fall under chaotic good. She is often seen initially as quiet and reserved, but once you start talking to her you'll see that her quietness is mostly because of her social anxiety. She has quite the bubbly and excitable nature. She wants to help everyone that she can, sometimes to the point of it being a detriment to herself. Rue is constantly trying to see the better in the people around her, and will give a multitude of second chances...as long as you don't cross "the line" which varies based on the situation. Once you cross into unforgivable territory, Rue will become cold and uninterested.

Though she is often viewed as aloof and airheaded, Rue is extremely smart despite never receiving a "formal" education. Book smart, that is. When it comes to social situations, she can be a bit awkward. Rue is known to struggle with social cues, which has created a pretty deep seated anxiety. She has a habit of overthinking, though she does her best to not let it show. After being alone for as long as she has been, Rue struggles to keep up with the ever changing lingo and social norms.

Her love languages are gift giving, food, and acts of service. Rue is known to act on her emotions, and will always try and keep the peace in the face of arguments or altercations. She hates fighting, but what needs to be done needs to be done. She is known to collect shiny bits and bobs, and gift them to friends she makes on her journey. Usually, they hold little monetary value.

Appearance: note: the image included is as close to her as I can find, I will be drawing her once I have the time. Rue stands at about 5'0" tall, minus her ears. Her hair falls to about mid back, and is usually tied back in a loose braid littered with pretty flowers she finds while hunting for ingredients for her potions. Being out in the sun frequently has caused her to develop freckles on her face and arms. She has bright golden eyes, that have flecks of black in them. Her arms and legs are typically scratched up from scrounging through the underbrush for different herbs.

Equipment: Basic gardening tools, health potions and the things she would need to make them, A rope dart with a meteor hammer on one end is her weapon. Rue likes to carry an assortment of herbs and other potion making materials on her, but she prefers to use her ingredients as fresh as possible, so she is on a constant hunt for more. She carries two concealed blades for protection. She also has a slingshot, for some long ranged action if need be. She wears a pendant with a depiction of Tiamat.
Skills:
Master Skill: Herbal upgrade: Rue uses her earth affinity to draw out and intensify the properties she wants of the herbs and spices that she uses in her medicines and potions.
Master Skill: Healing magic: Rue summons the growth and healing properties of the earth to help heal those in need. What she can't heal wit her magic, she supplements with her potions and medicines.
Basic Skill: Flora and Fauna: Rue can locate and identify plants and animals. She uses this skill in the collection of ingredients.
Basic Skill: Alchemy: Rue is an Alchemist, who specializes in healing potions. While she does make offensive potions, she prefers to stick to helping rather than hurting.
Basic Skill: Rope Dart: Rue carries a rope dart, one end has a sharp blade while the other is a meteor hammer. She is very skilled with this weapon, especially the hammer.

Biography: Rue was found on the outskirts of a small village as an infant. Her parents are unknown, and she was raised in a small orphanage. Despite this, she had a pretty good upbringing. The workers in the orphanage adored all of the children there, and had a soft spot for Rue whom they had raised. As she got older, she spent most of her time in the library learning everything she possibly could. Soon, she found a deep interest for all things plants and animals, and shortly after she turned 16 she started experimenting with herbalism and alchemy using books purchased for her by the orphanage. By the time she had turned 18, she was well known for her healing abilities and potions. She had saved the lives of her townspeople countless times, and she became the go-to doctor.

However, at 19 she decided it was time to broaden her horizons. She was on the hunt for new ingredients to make better potions and medications, and possibly to find her parents. Though, the only thing she had of them was a pendant with a depiction of Tiamat and a letter that had the names Lillian and Turvan. Nonetheless, she didn't let her hopes die. She spent countless hours questioning anyone who may know of her family. Rue also put her skills to good use, healing and helping anyone who needed it. She mad pretty good money selling her potions and tinctures, though she kept her prices relatively low so that people of all stations could affords her wares.

Other: Rue's earth magic is primarily centered around the manipulation of plants. She has healing and offensive magic, and her offensive magic typically takes the form of "status effects" i.e. using flora to ensnare or slow her enemies. Her business is called "Rue's Remedies". Rue has a pet ferret named Favian who she calls Favi. He is sweet boy who is trained in assisting her hunting and sniffing out certain herbs/spices. Mostly, he's just a good boy.

DarKnight36 · Feb 19, 2023

Name: Lionel Tavaihs

Pronouns: He/Him

Age: 28

Race: Nektra

Magical Affinity: Lightning

Appearance: Too tall for a Nektra at over 6 feet, and much too broad, Lionel looks like a mutant freak born to do only one thing: pound evildoers into submission. He has dark hair that he keeps pulled back from his eyes (which are a bluish-silver) and a mane he keeps trimmed so it appears as a beard. He often smiles without showing teeth so as not to terrify others with his fangs.

Personality: Despite his enormous size (for a Nektra), Lionel is wholeheartedly a humble and empathetic person. He truly cares for others and is the first to put his own wellbeing at risk to defend another.

Trade: Guard

Skills:
[Master Skill: Berserker]
- Allows Lionel to enter a trance where his physical power and speed are greatly increased, even at the cost of his own body. With or without a weapon, Lionel's damage skyrockets.

[Master Skill: Storm Aura]
- Lionel's lightning affinity expresses itself by coating him in electricity. This makes his attacks electrified, occasionally paralyzing opponents or damaging them. This also affects the surrounding area, meaning that anyone who gets close when he activates this skill have a chance to fall victim to the lightning.

[Basic Skill: Danger Sense]
- Lionel has a powerful "sixth" sense: he can instinctually know when things aren't right and can also feel when magic, arrows, etc. are about to strike. This skill is heightened by his Berserker skill.

[Basic Skill: Bouncer]
- Lionel isn't a martial arts master by any means but has been in his fair share of brawls. He specializes in grapples and throws.

[Basic Skill: Rush]
- Lionel can move extremely fast in a straight line using this skill. Closing the distance between himself and an opponent is easy for him.

[Basic Skill: Reckless]
- Lionel can throw all caution to the wind in favor of pure offensive ability. This often results in critical strikes that tear opponents apart.

[Basic Skill: Intimidating Presence]
- Lionel is usually laidback but his scowl has turned even monsters on their tails.
Equipment: Cloud Axe, a sturdy example of his weapon of choice. He also has half plate armor, a set of snares to trap small animals for good, and bedding materials. He carries a few healing potions as well.
Biography: Lionel is a native of Telani, but was born in the nation of Penelai. His grandfather ran a shipping business for the Clythra in Laziir, so Lionel grew up familiar with the pathways of both kingdoms. Eventually his grandfather retired to Ravalai, and Lionel traveled with him, leaving the rest of his family behind to continue the business. He's made frequent trips over the last ten years to meet with his family but recently the roads have become more dangerous. Lionel was tasked by the mayor of Ravalai to join the incoming group of Retriance heroes and aid and guide them in their quest.

Other: Lionel is one of the few to have visited Daea, but this was due to an injury he suffered trying to fight off a Gothra raid. He refused to use his axe on the goblins, taking several arrows and other wounds for his trouble. The Faithra saved his life and he feels he owes them a debt.
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obscured_light · Feb 19, 2023

Name: Shaista Duanthra
Pronouns: She/ Her
Age: 32
Race: Shiera
Magical Affinity: Fire
Trade: Leatherworker

(Master Skill) Master Skinner: Shaista is able to skin animals and preserve most of the pelt. It takes her a long time to do so so she has to choose her marks carefully, especially if they're larger animals.

(Master Skill) Fire Dancer: Shaista is able to manipulate the fire to her will. She can make it divide into sparks or elongate it into strands of fire.

(Minor Skill) Quality Check: Feeling and looking the animal skins over, Shaista is able to discern salvageable, good, or trash pieces.
She wears armor to keep her safe and carries around a large hammer at her waist. Her knapsack carries essentials like water, rations, money, and pieces of metal for repair work. Over her is a cloak she constantly wears and only really takes off when she feels safe enough to do so.
Stoic, serious, Shaista isn't much of a talker. She is also often seen standing off on her own but will come close if there is a good deed to be done. Patient and gentle, if very clumsy at times, she exudes a calming presence once you get past that intimidating look of hers. Despite her imposing appearance, she isn't much of a fighter and would like to steer clear of it if possible. However, some of the claims she makes are also a tad... outlandish if people really listen to what she has to say. When they do, it seems like her calm exterior may be hiding choppy waters underneath..
Despite the rumored extinction of the Dracathra, Shaista claims to be the last of the kind. She doesn't go off spouting it to anyone and everyone, but has been known to confide to many of her supposed lineage. With her wings and dragon head, it can seem plausible, especially seeing as she's able to "breathe fire". This supposed lineage wasn't her claim to fame however. Rumor goes that Shaista saved a whole orphanage full of children from a burning building. Though it is speculation that she is being confused for either a Lamra, Shiera, or Baghdra. Either way, she has done numerous small deeds along her travels which do prove some truth behind this large claim.

Appearance: Standing at 5'8", Shaista has a tough exterior. Her black scales look leathery and when she walks, she walks as though the weight of them bears down on her. Her eyes glow like lights and every movement is slow and deliberate. Her wings only seem to move with the wind and are as thin as paper which may be why she tends to avoid the water. She wears a suit of armor the same color as her scales. She is also rarely seen without her emerald green cloak that hides much of her appearance.

Shaista is actually a Shiera who wears a leather suit designed to look like a Dracothra from the image given by records of the race. It was crafted with the help of a dear friend who split ways with her years ago. Underneath the scales are a bit of room to give her air and she'll occasionally open the mouth to cool her off when no one's looking. The suit isn't perfect so if she has a chance to take it off, she will. It is also noticeable in certain sections the shabby handiwork but all the really crappy parts are underneath the armor. Don't ask her how she uses the restroom.

Her actual appearance is a dark skin Shiera with green eyes, green and black hair, with a light appearance of scales on her face and neck. Her eyes and light scales are the only indications in her human form of what she is. When she changes form, her snake parts become dark brown with a vibrant emerald green pattern.
Typical clothing is a light mail armor when she's not using the suit. In the suit, she wears leather armor. Personality wise, she's extremely quick and brilliant but can be extremely rude and quick to anger. This is more a defense mechanism and once she realizes she doesn't have to be a jackass, she tends to drop it.

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egglover · Feb 20, 2023

Name: Myríl Frœði (Myr-eel Fro-dee)

Gender: Female

Age: 30

Race: Lamra (Læmr)

Magical Affinity: Lightning

Occupation: Scholar

Appearance: Pale and gaunt. Myril suffers from an illness that eats at her body and soul. She does not particularly look like a normal Lamra, aside from grey horns that protrude from her head and show her young age, instead she is tall - standing at a good 6'6 - and lanky like an elf. The most obvious feature of her appearance is her white, blind eyes, framed by strange ugly scars. She wears ornate, Lamran style clothing, accented by jewellery etched with ancient runes and symbols. Myril is rather beautiful by the standards of other races, but is seen as ugly and deformed by her own.

[Equipment]

Artifact - Staff: A strange, ornately carved silver staff. It appears to be iridescent and otherworldly.

Weapon - Dagger: Handle is made from ancient thestle wood and stained with ash. It has a slightly curved blade.

Item - Field Kit: Contains various field instruments to conduct research.

Item - Satchel: Filled with ancient scrolls and tomes.

[Abilities]

Master Skill - Architect: Like most Lamra, she was taught the traditional ways of building and architecture. Navigating cities, ruins and underground dungeons made by the old Lamra civilizations seems to be second nature.

Master Skill - Mage/Magic Affinity: Although her natural affinity is Lightning, Myril has developed other ways to hone and control other sources of magic which enables her to break certain curses and cure some magical ailments. No one knows how.

Master Skill - Lightning Stun: It is a rare ability to cut someones source off to magic, but Myril has developed a way to stun her opponents for a short period of time so that they cannot access their magic.

Basic Skill - Electric Currents: Myril has expert sense over the invisible electrical currents that flow through the world of Keyrra. She uses the currents to navigate the world around her as she is blind.

Basic Skill - Scholar: Myril studies ancient Lamra architecture and old magic. She has a particular interest in curses.
Biography: The first thing anyone would notice about Myril are the deep, unusual scars around whitened, blind eyes. Many moons ago she was cursed by an ancient magic that took away her eyesight and sought to destroy her from the inside out. Still young, Myril dedicated her life to the studies of the arcane and has since discovered magical cures for many different curses and ailments, all save for her own. She is a true seeker of knowledge.

Personality: Myril's mind is filled with an insatiable curiosity that carries her forward. Though her blindness bothers her greatly, she never lets it show, instead seeking to ease her and others' struggles by enriching the lives around her. She hopes to understand, and fix, the curse that has been placed upon her. Myril has since developed a kindness and empathy she had never really had when she was younger. More than anything she loves her home, her people, and their culture. The mysteries of the world drive her onward.

SavannahSmiles · Feb 20, 2023

(WIP ~ Working on her Backstory)

Alethea Hartwell

the Faithra

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Sexuality
Pansexual
Magical Affinity
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Trade
Ranger
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3'10" | 117 cm

45 lbs | 20 kg
hair
Long curls that tumble towards her waist, white in color. Most days Alethea will let her curls tumble loose around her shoulders or she will pull small sections away from her face and secure them with a bow at the back of her head, with some loose pieces framing her heart-shaped face.
eyes
Her most notable characteristic is her ocean blue eyes. They are generally bright with joy but will turn a stormy blue whenever she is upset.
physique
Lithe and slender, Alethea is often mistaken for a child due to her short stature. Her blue eyes are her most noticeable feature, set in a heart-shaped face with rounds cheeks and a delicate nose.
faithra features
Due to her heritage, Alethea has dainty pointed ears and glowing delicate wings. Like others of her kind, Alethea is rather short and fragile-looking.
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Skills
Master Skill ~ Archery: As soon as she was old enough, Alethea was taught how to use a bow. She is fairly proficient at this point and she uses her mastery over the wind to ensure her arrows never miss their targets.
Master Skill ~ Tracking: Alethea was born and raised in the forests and she was taught how to track from a very young age. Her sharp eyes can pick up signs others might miss and this skill has served her well as a Ranger.
Basic Skill ~ Weather Sense: By reading the winds, Alethea is able to tell when the weather is about to shift. This allows her to avoid any dangerous weather headed her way.
Basic Skill ~ Agility: Alethea is rather quick on her feet and is very adept at climbing having been born and raised in a forest. She is able to move almost silently through her environment.
Basic Skill ~ Survival: Alethea has basic hunting and foraging skills. She is not a master at them, but she has enough knowledge to survive out in the wilds should her rations run out.
Basic Skill ~ Enhanced Hearing: Alethea is able to utilize the winds around her to enhance her hearing, bend the air to carry faraway sounds to her ears.
Basic Skill ~ True Direction: Alethea is able to tell which direction is which without the use of a compass.

Equipment
Clothing: Knee-high, lightweight, soft-soled, brown leather boots; Made to aid Alethea in moving about silently.

Sturdy dark breeches made to withstand roughing it out in the wilds.

Leather cuff worn on her non-dominant forearm to protect her from the string when firing her bow.

A leather glove with reinforced finger tips worn to protect her fingers from the bow string.

A leather sleeveless, close-fitting vest worn over a long sleeved, green linen shirt.

A cloak made of tightly woven wool and mottled green and grey with some brown colors with a heavy, deep cowl that hides her face; this cloak allows her to hide the glow from her wings when needed as well as blend into the woodland environment around her.

Weapons: Recurve bow ~ Most of the bow follows one long curve, but each tip curves back in the opposite direction. The double curve gives extra speed and power with lower draw weight.

Quiver ~ Able to hold up to twenty-four arrows

Hunting Knife ~ She generally uses it to skin animals but will draw it in battle if she's in a tight spot.

Items: Rations such as dried jerky, bread, and fruits, Water canteen, Flint and steel, Bedroll, Money, Map, Sewing Kit; also works in a pinch on wounds, Whetstone, Basic herbs for first aid.

fears
Fear ~ WIP:

personality
Alethea can come across as timid or shy towards strangers, but she is simply withdraw, afraid of letting her true personality show for fear that it will be ill-received. Until she has a chance of warming up to someone, she remains distant but polite. Once she does feel comfortable around someone, Alethea has been shown to have a curious nature, never seeming to run out of questions or inquiries. She has a playful demeaner at times, with an adventurous spirit that beckons her into the unknown.

Alethea is fairly decent at masking her emotions, which leads others to believe that she is calm and collected but in reality, she is just able to hide how she is truly feeling. A kind-hearted soul by nature, Alethea's empathetic tendencies lead her to lending a helping hand whenever she is able and she is unable to turn away from a person in need of help.

Alethea can be quite gullible at times, which when combined with her empathetic nature, can lead her to being fooled by those with ill-intentions. She can also be a bit of a perfectionist; she tends to be very hard on herself when she is unable to complete a task to her satisfaction and she has a bad habit of comparing her accomplishments (or lack there of) to the accomplishments of others. Due to her masking her emotions at times, instead of confronting her negative emotions in a healthy way, Alethea bottles them up until she is eventually over-whelmed by them.
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entering adulthood
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Alias · Feb 20, 2023

Name: Toddrick "Todd" Siggurdson
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 21
Race: Ionthra
Magical Affinity: Fire
Trade: Blacksmith

Master skill - Crystal enchantments:
He can enchant a weapon or armor using crystals they may find along the way. The purer the crystal, the more powerful the enchantment. He can also control how the enchantment can manifest itself.
Master skill - Clythran Rune weaving:
Clythran rune mages used to be indispensable part of Retriance's band of heroes. But ever since the fall of the dwarven kingdoms and more and more clythrans became craftsmen and artisans, rune magic was slowly forgotten and was replaced by rune weaving instead. Used alongside crystal enchantments, runes weaving is the act of applying runes on an enchanted weapon or armor to define its function. An enchanted shield can protect its user by amplifying their elemental affinity towards it, but an enchanted shield with warding runes can form a protective sphere around the user based on their affinity. Rune weaving can also be done without crystals, but they can only perform basic tasks and their effects are temporary. Right now, the runes that Todd knows and can effectively use are explode, mend, polish, lightweight, and strengthen.
Basic skill - Smithing:
Given the right tools, materials and time, he can create or repair any weapon, armor or equipment that he has learned in the past. Right now, he can easily make iron swords, shields, crossbows and armors, but he's not yet skilled in making bows and magic staves.
Basic skill - Potion crafting:
His parents also dabbled on potion crafting as another form of income, so he had no choice but to pick up this skill. His familiarity with herbs and other arcane materials allows him to create healing potions and strength potions. He can also experiment and create new types of potion (effects may vary so try at your own risk!)
Basic skill - Crossbow archery:
Because a man still has to defend himself in some way.
Basic skill - Obsessive learner:
Given enough time, Todd can learn a new skill or a new language.
*Modified hammer - Its just a basic smithing hammer, but he modified it so that he can slot a crystal on it. He uses it to heat up and shape metal when a furnace is not available. It serves like a focus point for his affinity as without it, he could ruin the metal he's working on
*Bag of many blacksmith tools - A leather bag with so much stuff crammed in it. Tongs, scissors, hand crank drills? you name it, its there! (or not. its not magical, its just really unorganized)
*Modified crossbow - A normal crossbow. He modified the crossbow with a crystal slot that lets him make the crossbow bolts explode upon impact. The higher the purity, the stronger the shot. The crossbow can withstand shots like that from crystals with purity levels 1 or 2. Any higher might break the crossbow unless he recreates it with a new material
*20 crossbow bolts - He modified the bolts so that it'll return to its original shape after exploding as he hates buying new bolts. They also light up when he whistles, which makes it easier to find
*3 spare fire crystals - He uses them to power his hammer
Appearance: Standing at 5 foot 6 inches, he has green eyes and dark, curly hair. He can be seen most of the time in his soot covered shirt and tool belt, even when he's outside the workshop.
He is naturally curious and wants to figure out why things are the way they are and how the work. He would break things apart just to see how they work, despite being unable to put it back together sometimes. He would go on from days on end until he reaches a satisfying answer. Although his inquisitive and curious nature has sometimes gotten him into trouble, he is far from mischievous. He is a sincere person who is always willing to put others before himself, no matter the cost.
His clythran parents, Guthred and Hilda Siggurdson found him abandoned in a beach along with a bunch of ship wreakage. They decided to raise him and give him the name Toddrick. Todd quickly picked up blacksmithing from his parents and worked as an apprentice in their workshop to further boost his skills. Soon, his skills would grow to the point where clients would come asking for an enchanted sword or armor made specifically by Todd. When the call for Retriance heroes came, it was supposed to be his father, Guthred, who would answer the call as he used to be an adventurer in the past. But because of his old age, he is no longer in good shape for another adventure. Todd decided to volunteer in his father's place. Maybe, in this journey, he might find the answer to the question that has been plaguing him all this time: where did he actually come from?
he would occasionally return to the beach where his parents found him,hoping he could find some sort of clue as to where he actually came from. All he found was a small crest with the symbol of a dove on it.

(oohh so its like html. man this brings me back to my hs days haha)

upscalerat · Feb 24, 2023

Name: Nerine 'Ner' Romhlúr
Pronouns: She/Her
Age: 27
Race: Merda
Magical Affinity: Water
Trade: Alchemist
Appearance: Nerine has dark hair, fair skin, and icy blue eyes. On land, she is 5'7"/170cm. She has long limbs, lanky on land and fluid in water. She prefers wearing dresses or skirts, as pants tend to be impractical for transformations. Otherwise, Nerine tries to be more practical in general about her clothes, though she does find herself drawn to tops and bodices that are more fitted; pleated but otherwise flat skirts; and three-quarter length sleeves. Part of this is driven by her being in a lab: loose clothing catches fire easier. Even if it weren't the case, it would still be her own personal taste. She prefers to be barefoot when possible.
Other: The scales around her eyes and on her limbs are purple in hue. Under water, Nerine has a dark purple tail; her tail goes up to her rib cage, at which point a predominant mottled scale pattern covers her body up to her neck, which is gilled underwater. There is webbing between her arms and body underwater, which is the first to fade away upon drying up. While wet, there is also webbing between her fingers.
To sum it up, Nerine is awkward. She never knows quite what to say, or when to speak, or when to keep silent. She generally means well, but finds it difficult to make new relationships. Once she has gotten know someone and is comfortable, or has the social shield of someone else, she is very easy going. She tries to present herself as someone who is generally cheerful, and is earnestly someone who wishes to help others when she can.
She prides herself on being both logical and empathetic, and feels that she can predict how her friends will feel if she acts a certain way. In a manner, she uses this as a way to distance herself from her peers, and build up walls against being vulnerable around them. She carries some guilt about feeling her own emotions, and throws herself into caring for others as a way to compensate for it. She has difficulty understanding how others could not be as empathetic as she can, and can be easily taken advantage of for her willingness to go to extreme lengths for others.
Nerine keeps a shortsword on her while on land. Her lab is in an area that muggers frequent after dark. While she has never had any issues herself, she knows better than to be defenseless if she were to wind up in such a situation.
She does not wear armor. If a situation were to arise to call for it, Nerine would have to purchase new armor.
Nerine keeps several wooden vials and leather pouches of various ingredients. She keeps a relatively scant amount on her in general, usually being not too far from either the larger stores of her home or lab. She likes to keep premade solutions on her, in hopes that she can find utility, such as smokescreens, quick growing mushrooms, sneezing clouds, etc.
Her wooden vials are engraved for specific ingredients; she finds them easier to travel with over glass, though harder to clean. Wooden vials, Nerine finds, are easier to label and replace, though not easier to repurpose. She is often interested in acquiring new ones, even if she doesn't have ingredients to fill them ('yet', so she says).
In preparations for her travels, Nerine has put together a small satchel of supplies. In addition to her alchemy ingredients, she has some food, a length of rope, a map, some flint, and one reference book.

Nerine was born and raised in Srilai. She knows that her birth parents were young when they had her, and that she was thus adopted by another woman instead, a mother to three and a widow. Nerine's siblings, near old enough to be starting their own families by the time she was born, have always been kind but never a strong fixture in her life: when she was old enough to start retaining memories, the youngest was preparing to move out and set on her own path. For all intents and purposes, Nerine was raised as an only child, her siblings more akin to distant cousins.
When asked, Nerine would claim that she had a fairly boring upbringing. She was schooled, and found to be relatively academically gifted. Her mother was, in a way, a source of motivation for this, with a fierce anger that was set off by any perceived slight. Any mistake of Nerine's- be it poor grades, genuine accident, forgotten chores, ill-preparedness, or otherwise- was perceived by her mother as an intentional slight against her. Though her mother never grew violent, her tantrums still brought Nerine great trouble, and drove her to strive to avoid such outbursts. Publically, Nerine's mother was genial and well liked, and Nerine felt trapped and helpless for it.
When she was old enough, Nerine travelled south, to Maralai to pursue her studies. With the relief that followed no longer living with her mother, Nerine found a passion for alchemy and focused her further education on it. She became an apprentice and stayed in Maralai, studying diligently and eager to be able to eke out her own living. Though she quickly surpassed the skill needed to separate from her master, she chose to continue working with him in his shop, gaining whatever futher knowledge she could from him and seeing him as something of a surrogate father for herself. Approximately one year ago, Nerine discovered a paste that helped to preserve fresh food for longer. This proved itself to be invaluable during the next storm, which decimated crops that were nearly ripe for picking: Nerine's paste allowed the extant food to be preserved long enough to make it to the next produce yield. While there was still a shortage of food for a time, people were still able to eat something rather than starve and become sick.

Wing06 · Feb 26, 2023

Name: Krirrk
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 26
Race: Faldra
Magical Affinity: Lightning
Trade: Assassin
Skills: [Master Skill] Silent Strike: The ability to strike a target from the air without making a sound. [Master Skill] Paralysis: Using his mastery of lightning, he is able to shut down the nervous system of a target [Minor skill] Poison crafting: Can identify the components of and craft most common poisions for ingesting or coating weaponry.
Equipment: Dagger, Bow, various sized arrows some tipped with special heads to better deliver poisons, vials of poisons, pack that holds rations, a canteen, maps, and stores of dried ingredients for crafting poisions.
Personality: Quiet and calculating, he rarely trusts others. Enjoys learning new skills, and makes a point to study all his marks throughouly, committing the most minute details of their routine to memory.
Biography: TBD

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