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Malespina

2023-06-19T06:57:30Z

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Provinces: 
[[Aureus]] 
[[Caesicius]] 
[[Carinus]] 
[[Phoenicius]] 
[[Thalassinus]] 
[[Undae]] 
[[Viridis]]

Independent Organizations: 
[[Citizens_Guild|The Citizens Guild]] 
[[Black_Band|The Black Band]]

The land of Malespina is in general a Medieval setting. A couple major differences are that some areas have a focus on learning and most areas are much more clean. Magic does not exist in recorded history, though tales float on the wind of wonders from past ages.

Aureus

2023-06-19T06:55:41Z

Steel01: Created page with "Merchant driven, mainly. Country of wonder, discovery, and opportunity. Culture stressed individuality, self sufficiency. One of the few places on the continent with operable..."

Merchant driven, mainly. Country of wonder, discovery, and opportunity. Culture stressed individuality, self sufficiency. One of the few places on the continent with operable remnants of the old civilization. Some of these drive travelers and pilgrims to pass through. One such spot in Shinar is considered a great wonder, and people will travel all the way to the southern edge of Aureus to see it. A giant crystalline structure that each night precisely when the sun dips below the horizon explodes in a dazzling array of light. The official explanation is that fireflies rest in the base and wake up at sunset. But the astute notice that the base is completely sealed.

Only a few miles from the sealed city rests the grand university. As the only respected place of learning in the land, aspiring scholars from the entire continent travel to study there. With its focus on learning, they also tend to be the lead in many areas of life, and as such, even with no codified political power, they hold much sway over the people of the land.

Caesicius

2023-06-19T06:54:06Z

Steel01: Created page with "Miles of open plains, gentle breezes, and clear blue skies. Citizens have designed simple lightweight gliders."

Miles of open plains, gentle breezes, and clear blue skies. Citizens have designed simple lightweight gliders.

Phoenicius

2023-06-19T06:53:54Z

Steel01: Created page with "Largely made up of fiefdoms. One such mid sized province was ruled by Lord Kalinan. Kalinan was well respected and ruled well and fairly. Serfs who put in a fair share of work..."

Largely made up of fiefdoms. One such mid sized province was ruled by Lord Kalinan. Kalinan was well respected and ruled well and fairly. Serfs who put in a fair share of work were well taken care of. Servitude was common among households, however the majority were not indentured. Several houses would contain many families: one head family, multiple serving under them. Similar to how the province was run, these were for mutual benefit. The head family would provide things the individual could not, while the individual would do various tasks necessary to maintain a large household. A single lord ruled over the entire country, but truly had little power. If the primary houses did not agree, any request by him would not be honored.

Many of the fiefdoms specialize in agriculture, making enough to survive on and more. Merchants from Aureus regularly traveled to Phoenicius to trade for food stuffs, bringing much of the portable wonders from the land of discovery in return.

Malespina

2023-06-19T06:50:12Z

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Citizens Guild

2023-06-19T06:49:41Z

Steel01: Created page with "The largest concentration of Guild members make their home in Caesicius. As a group independent of any province or other affiliation, most of the provinces do not think highly..."

The largest concentration of Guild members make their home in Caesicius. As a group independent of any province or other affiliation, most of the provinces do not think highly of them or officially ban them from working locally. The free roaming and free thinking people of Caesicius are glad to work with the Guild and often make requests for aid.

The Guild is basically a group of benevolent mercenaries. Unaffiliated with any political power, they work independently to aid people of any province or standing. When requested, members of the guild help with anything from fixing a roof to guarding a caravan. A general unwritten rule of the Guild is not to take any job that would be considered aggressive, also to not actively interfere with established governments. Exceptions have been made when deemed necessary, however. Each member is free to choose or turn down jobs. Only loose policing is done of members, ensuring they act in accordance to the beneficial nature of the organization. If one makes repeated actions against this nature, one can be removed. This is rare, but not unheard of.

The Guild is open to anyone joining and helping out, but it does require some procedure. One can start as a trainee under a mentor with only the mentor's word. This status is fairly limited, though. The trainee can only officially work on jobs with the mentor or another full member. To fully join, a vote of confidence must be gained from three upper ranking members.

Black Band

2023-06-19T06:48:00Z

Steel01: Created page with "The Band operates mainly from Viridis, but it is unclear where they originated from. Like the Guild, they are an independent group of mercenaries, however that is as far as th..."

The Band operates mainly from Viridis, but it is unclear where they originated from. Like the Guild, they are an independent group of mercenaries, however that is as far as the resemblance reaches. Where the Guild takes jobs to help people, the Band advertises to the darker side of society. Assassinations, smuggling, and worse. None of the six provincial governments recognize the Band, yet rumors circulate that they’ve been used for political gain. The Band does however refuse to permanently affiliate with an existing government. Little is known of the leadership.

Malespina

2023-06-19T04:02:14Z

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Zeitgeist

2023-02-18T01:32:44Z

Steel01:

Steam and soot darken the skies above the city of Flint, and winds sweeping across its majestic harbor blow the choking products of industrial forges into the fey rainforests that dot its knife-toothed mountains. Since the earliest ages when the people of Risur founded this city, they feared the capricious beings that hid in those fog-shrouded peaks, but now as the march of progress and the demands of national defense turn Flint into a garden for artifice and technology, the old faiths and rituals that kept the lurkers of the woods at bay are being abandoned. 
The Unseen Court, the Great Hunt, and the many spirits of the land long ago conquered by Risur’s kings no longer receive tribute, but they cannot enter these new cities of steam and steel to demand their tithe. The impoverished workers who huddle in factory slums fear monsters of a different breed, shadowy children of this new urban labyrinth. Even their modern religions have no defenses against these fiends. 

Times are turning. The skyseers—Risur’s folk prophets since their homeland’s birth—witness omens in the starry wheels of heaven, and they warn that a new age is nigh. But what they cannot foresee, hidden beyond the steam and soot of the night sky, is the face of this coming era, the spirit of the next age. The zeitgeist.1

'''Zeitgeist''' is a fantasy role-playing supplement written by Ryan Nock and published by EN Publishing.

== '''Characters''' ==
Main Characters
{| class="wikitable"
! Player !! Character !! Race !! Class !! Character Theme
|- style="border-top:2px black solid"
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Blaxton]] || [[Armia]] || Tiefling || Oracle || Sky-Seer
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[JBennett]] || colspan="3"| Game Master
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[NightGlider]] || [[Snejana Petyanova]] || Dwarf || Fighter || Tactician Martial Scientist
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[QSDragonLord]] || [[Margarit Desjardin]] || Tiefling/Changling || Unchained Rogue || Investigator Spirit Medium
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Steel01]] || [[Elorin]] || Half Elf || Gunmetal Mystic || Technologist
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[tdupont]] || [[Akron Moab]] || Human || Sorcerer || Eschatologist
|-
|}

== '''Session Summaries''' ==

<onlyinclude>{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
! Session !! Airdate !! Title !! Runtime
|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 0 || 2022-09-02 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/zeitgeist/rp-09-02-22.mp3 Session 0] || style="text-align: right;" | 1:24:37
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | Players and GM discuss characters and expectations. </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 1 || 2022-09-16 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/zeitgeist/rp-09-16-22.mp3 Session 1] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:58:07
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | The Constables are tasked with working security for the launch of the Coaltongue. Things get steamy. </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 2 || 2022-09-30 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/zeitgeist/rp-09-30-22.mp3 Session 2] || style="text-align: right;" | 1:49:45
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 3 || 2022-10-14 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/zeitgeist/rp-10-14-22.mp3 Session 3] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:14:08
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 4 || 2022-10-28 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/zeitgeist/rp-10-28-22.mp3 Session 4] || style="text-align: right;" | 1:02:00
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 6 || 2022-12-9 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/zeitgeist/rp-12-9-22.mp3 Session 6] || style="text-align: right;" | 1:50:55
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|}</onlyinclude>

== '''Bonus Content''' ==

== '''Quotations''' ==

== '''References''' ==
1Official description of the module

Avalon Quests

2023-02-07T17:52:00Z

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* Giant stone map
* Solas and the Druid Cache and the Lower Planes Invasion
* City of Brass Tuning Fork
* Divers Well
* Dragon Familicide
* Cailleachs Tower
* Bones of Baulder
* Azar Bashan Ruins
* Abyssal book
* Heavens Rod

Saltmarsh Adventures

2022-09-28T01:13:56Z

Steel01:

[[File:SaltmarshMap1.jpeg|right|thumb|450px|The map of Saltmarsh from the Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh]]
Nestled on the coast of the Azure Sea lies the town of Saltmarsh, a fishing village where intrigue and adventure await those clever enough to see past its apparent normalcy. Restless spirits, twisted forests, mysteries out of the past, and a deadly threat in the deeps place Saltmarsh and its denizens on the precipice of destruction, while political tensions and secret conspiracies threaten from within.

Heroes must arise to answer grave threats, forge timely alliances, uncover hidden secrets, and claim long-forgotten treasures. Along the way, they might just become best fantasy friends forever!1

''Based on the '''Ghosts of Saltmarsh''' adventure for 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons from Wizards of the Coast''

== '''Characters''' ==
Main Characters
{| class="wikitable"
! Player !! Character !! Race !! Class
|- style="border-top:2px black solid"
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[91minutecrusade]] || colspan="3"| Game Master
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Arcaneraven]] || [[Bree]] || Halfling || College of Lore Bard/Wild Magic Sorceror
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[DireThunder]] || [[Magnus]] || Dragonborn || Oath of the Watchers Paladin
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[MakoSoldier626]] || [[Adrian]] || Tiefling || Fiend Patron Warlock/Divine Soul Sorceror
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[NightGlider]] || [[Anelia]] || Aasimar || Sun Soul Monk
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[QSDragonLord]] || [[Echo]] || Fairy || Djinni Patron Warlock/Wild Magic Sorceror
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Steel01]] || [[Kadyn Brock]] || Human || Battle Master Fighter
|-
|}

Non-Player Characters
{| class="wikitable"
! Character !! Significance !! Usual Whereabouts
|- style="border-top:2px black solid"
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | "Auriel" || Anelia's "angel guide" ||| Anelia's dreams
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Shimergha || Djinni; Echo's patron ||| N/A
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Abnezzar || Undead alchemist, currently a skull ||| Adrian's ''Bag of Holding'' (Formerly the Haunted House)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Eda Oweland || Senior member of town council ||| Oweland House (19) or Council Hall (14)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Eliander Fireborn || Town council member; Keoland guard captain ||| Hoolwatch Tower (12), Eliander's House (4), or Council Hall (14)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Gellan Primewater || Town council member; nobleman ||| Primewater Mansion (16), or Council Hall (14)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Manistrad Copperlocks ''(mentioned)'' || Town council member; Mining operation leader ||| Mining Company HQ (5), Council Hall (14), or the Mines
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Anders Solmor ''(mentioned)'' || Town council member; merchant ||| Council Hall (14), or Solmor Estate (20)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Hanna Rist || Tavern keeper ||| Snapping Line Inn (13)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Ingo the Drover || Mercenary middleman ||| Ingo's House (22)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Kraddock Stonehorn || Chief warden ||| Barracks/Jail (2)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Thorn Thewliss || Poacher ||| Around town
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Sanbalet || Smuggler, spellcaster ||| Unknown (Thanks, Echo!)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Keledek || Mysterious wizard ||| Keledek's Tower (6)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Zivmal || Keledek's familiar ||| Keledek's Tower (6)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Captain Xendros || Trade delegation leader ||| Faithful Quartermasters of Iuz HQ (7)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Kiorna Kester || Tanner, collector of rare pelts ||| Kester's Leather Goods (11)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Jasker & Mafera || Blacksmith artisans ||| The Dwarven Anvil (17)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Jilar Kankelsten || Carpenters' Guildmistress ||| Carpenters' Guildhall (23)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Winston || Shopkeeper ||| Winston's Store (28)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Ferrin Kastilar & Lorys || Druid caretaker & frog sidekick ||| Sea-Grove of Obad-Hai (29)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Krag || Groundskeeper, amateur librarian ||| Eliander's House (4) or Saltmarsh Cemetery (27)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Wellgar Brine-handed || Lead priest, storyteller ||| Temple of Procan (26)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | '''Squall''' || '''Tempest Cleric/Wizard'''; aspiring adventurer ||| Temple of Procan (26)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Ruddock Wright || Acolyte, bellman ||| Temple of Procan (26)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Tallandor "Tallyn" Wills III || Young outdoorsman (like his father) ||| Dockside residences (formerly Burle)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | '''Tallandor Wills II''' || '''Arcane Archer Fighter'''; Outdoorsman, family man ||| Dockside residences (formerly Burle)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Gulpa'Gor || King of the Bullywugs ||| Drowned Forest
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Kiara Shadowbreaker || Castellan ||| Burle
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Wander Root || Treant ambassador ||| Burle
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Mari Englehardt || Baker ||| Burle
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Queen Othokent || Ruler of Lizardfolk colony ||| Lizardfolk Lair
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Sauriv || Chief minister to Queen Othokent ||| Lizardfolk Lair
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Irhtos || Subchief ||| Lizardfolk Lair
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | "Oceanus" || Sahuagin (''malenti'') spy/assassin ||| N/A (KIA)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Aubreck Drallion || Ambitious merchant, owns ''Emperor of the Waves'' ||| Drallion & Partners ''(N of Snapping Line Inn)''
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Vertheg || Manservant ||| Drallion & Partners ''(N of Snapping Line Inn)''
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Wet Rot Coven || Three sea hags, enemies of Granny Nightshade ||| Cove Reef
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Darlixiatera || Young dragon ||| ''Currently imprisoned by hags at Cove Reef''
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Granny Nightshade ''(mentioned)'' || Night hag matron ||| The Dreadwood
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | '''Daryush Behistun''' || '''Fighter'''; Viridian Night mercenary ||| Snapping Line Inn (13)
|-
| style="te:xt-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | '''Hooded Mercenary''' || Unclear; Signed on with Daryush for Drallion operation ||| The Wicker Goat (3)
|-
|}

== '''Session Summaries''' ==

<onlyinclude>{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
! Session !! Airdate !! Title !! Runtime !! Comments
|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 0 || 2021-10-26 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-10-26-21.mp3 Getting to Know You --currently unavailable] || style="text-align: right;" | --- || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_0|Session 0 comments --currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | Players and GM discuss characters and expectations. </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 1 || 2021-11-02 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-11-02-21.mp3 Welcome to Saltmarsh] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:33:53 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_1|Session 1 comments]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | Session summary needed. </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 2 || 2021-11-09 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-11-09-21.mp3 Watch Your Magic Mouth!] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:25:21 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_2|Session 2 comments]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | Session summary needed. </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 3 || 2021-11-16 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-11-16-21.mp3 Maybe Haunted, Maybe Not] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:44:56 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_3|Session 3 comments]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | Session summary needed. </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 4 || 2021-11-30 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-11-30-21.mp3 Abnezzar the Alchemist] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:28:56 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_4|Session 4 comments]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | What remains of the haunted house's mysterious owner finally reveals itself: a skeletal alchemist speaking a strange form of Common. Leaving behind unfinished work that points to a a tantalizing prize, the legendary Philosopher's Stone, the skull of Abnezzar the Alchemist will accompany our heroes into whatever danger still awaits. Not to mention his "lucky rock" and the golden trinkets from his plundered life's work! </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 5 || 2021-12-07 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-12-07-21.mp3 Underground Encounters!] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:18:51 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_5|Session 5 comments]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | When the five (not counting familiars) haunt hunters find out there are very living sources of the sounds and lights coming from the alchemist's house, they'll have to escape the smugglers' wrath if they want to make it back to Saltmarsh alive! Echo's kill count keeps growing and Magnus tanks it to the limit as the Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh grows less and less mysterious, after all. </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 6 || 2022-01-04 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-01-04-22.mp3 Rest and Respite -- currently unavailable ] || style="text-align: right;" | --- || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_6|Session 6 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | Upon safely returning from the Alchemist House, the party at last gets to enjoy some well-earned downtime... and reach level 4! Meeting more of the Saltmarsh townsfolk and learning more of the situation in town opens up new questlines for capable adventurers; after all, how long can souls like these be expected to wait before opportunity comes knocking again? </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 7 || 2022-01-11 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-01-11-22.mp3 New Roads and New Faces] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:49:00 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_7|Session 7 comments]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | With Magnus off on bureaucratic business, the party of four becomes a party of five again in no time. Joined by Bree Tealeaf, a Halfling bard, the band makes preparations and hits the road to reach a missing patrol's last known location. Adrian is mistaken for someone else, Echo meets her match, Anelia hears voices, and everyone faces the buzzing chaos surrounding the oddities of the Drowned Forest! </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 8 || 2022-01-18 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-01-18-22.mp3 Session 8] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:53:56 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_8|Session 8 comments]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 9 || 2022-01-25 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-01-25-22.mp3 Session 9] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:43:51 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_9|Session 9 comments]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 10 || 2022-02-08 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-02-08-22.mp3 Session 10] || style="text-align: right;" | 3:11:16 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_10|Session 10 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 11 || 2022-02-15 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-02-15-22.mp3 Session 11] || style="text-align: right;" | 3:37:57 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_11|Session 11 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 12 || 2022-03-01 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-03-01-22.mp3 Session 12] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:52:36 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_12|Session 12 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 13 || 2022-03-08 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-03-08-22.mp3 Session 13] || style="text-align: right;" | 3:36:56 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_13|Session 13 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 14 || 2022-03-15 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-03-15-22.mp3 Session 14] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:40:09 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_14|Session 14 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 15 || 2022-03-22 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-03-22-22.mp3 Session 15] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:36:46 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_15|Session 15 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 16 || 2022-04-12 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-04-12-22.mp3 Session 16] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:45:01 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_16|Session 16 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 17 || 2022-04-19 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-04-19-22.mp3 Session 17] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:50:59 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_17|Session 17 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 18 || 2022-04-26 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-04-26-22.mp3 Session 18] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:17:31 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_18|Session 18 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 19 || 2022-05-03 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-05-03-22.mp3 Session 19 -- currently unavailable] || style="text-align: right;" | --- || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_19|Session 19 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 20 || 2022-05-10 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-05-10-22.mp3 Session 20] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:44:54 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_20|Session 20 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 21 || 2022-05-24 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-05-24-22.mp3 Session 21] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:36:47 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_21|Session 21 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 22 || 2022-06-07 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-06-07-22.mp3 Session 22] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:53:53 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_22|Session 22 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 23 || 2022-06-14 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-06-14-22.mp3 Session 23] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:20:10 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_23|Session 23 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
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| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 24 || 2022-06-21 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-06-21-22.mp3 Session 24] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:25:04 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_24|Session 24 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 25 || 2022-06-28 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-06-28-22.mp3 Friends Don't Lie] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:03:31 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_25|Session 25 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 26 || 2022-07-05 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-07-05-22.mp3 Assassin Revealed!] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:24:53 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_26|Session 26 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
|- class="expand-child"
| colspan="5" | With the identity of Queen Othokent's assailant all but confirmed, the party rushes to stop the malenti agent Oceanus from escaping. But the sahuagin spy has tricks aplenty and a mission to complete: a deadly encounter awaits as the Danger at Dunwater arc nears its end! </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 27 || 2022-08-02 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-08-02-22.mp3 Lair and Back Again] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:35:51 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_27|Session 27 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 28 || 2022-08-09 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-08-09-22.mp3 Session 28] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:29:39 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_28|Session 28 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 29 || 2022-08-16 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-08-16-22.mp3 What's a Girl Like You Doing in a Cove Like This?] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:52:18 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_29|Session 29 comments -- currently unavailable]]
<noinclude>
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| colspan="5" | After making their way to a picturesque seaside cove in search of Keledek's ally Darlixiatera, The Inside Outsiders/BF3 dispatch Adrian's familiars to scout the scene before bedding down for the night. Spooky lights; mysterious magical influences; a deep, dark sinkhole; and a mass grave of merfolk bones all paint an increasingly-insidious picture of the predicament their quarry might have gotten herself into. Who or what is waiting and watching as the party delves ever deeper? </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 30 || 2022-08-23 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-08-23-22.mp3 Revelations -- currently unavailable] || style="text-align: right;" | --- || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_30|Session 30 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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| colspan="5" | After being introduced to three mermaids, the BF3 further explore the domain of Ogrorlo, dead aboleth tyrant, in search of the missing Darlixatera, snagging a magic trident in the process. Revelation follows revelation as the mermaids--really a coven of sea hags--attempt to enlist the party in overthrowing a powerful enemy--Granny Nightshade, night hag terror of the Dreadwood. The team elects to report to their quest-giver, Keledek, rather than engage with the wicked fey: but Darlixatera, a still-unseen dragon, remains in peril. </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 31 || 2022-08-30 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-08-30-22.mp3 Time and Tides] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:47:54 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_31|Session 31 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

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| Session 32 || 2022-09-06 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-09-06-22.mp3 A Ghost and a Prayer] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:22:07 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_32|Session 32 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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| Session 33 || 2022-09-13 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-09-13-22.mp3 Saltmarsh After Dark, pt. 1] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:43:08 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_33|Session 33 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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| colspan="5" | forthcoming </noinclude>

|- <noinclude>style="border-top:2px black solid"</noinclude>
| Session 34 || 2022-09-20 || [https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-09-20-22.mp3 Saltmarsh After Dark, pt. 2] || style="text-align: right;" | 2:23:07 || [[The_Sinister_Secret_of_Saltmarsh_Chat#Session_34|Session 34 comments -- currently unavailable]]
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|}</onlyinclude>

== '''Kills Tally''' ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Character !! Kills
|- style="border-top:2px black solid"
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Adrian]] || 1
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Echo]] || 2
|-
| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Kadyn Brock|Kadyn]] || 1
|-
|}

== '''Bonus Content''' ==
[[Saltmarsh Loot List|Show Me The Loot!]] 
[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-04-12-22TD.mp3 Technical Difficulties (audio)] 
[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/uploads/5e/rp-06-28-22_Mermaid.mp3 Can Mermaids Walk? (audio)] 

== '''Quotations''' ==

== '''References''' ==
1Official description of the module

Ruka - Narratives

2022-05-23T04:42:05Z

Steel01:

== '''Before Meeting Avalons Finest''' ==
*[[Ruka_-_The_Pact|The Pact]]
*[[Ruka_-_Travelling|Travelling]]

== '''Red Lake''' ==
*[[Ruka_-_Fateful_Choice|Fateful Choice]]

== '''Coven Hunt''' ==
*[[Ruka_-_Second_Chance|Second Chance]]

== '''The Dragon War''' ==
*[[Ruka_-_After_The_Fall|After The Fall]]

Ruka - After The Fall

2022-05-23T04:31:56Z

Steel01: Created page with " It was over. Ruka still felt that idea was not fully established in her mind. A week had passed since the attack on Nethas Gyril, after which Avalons Finest had gone their..."

It was over. Ruka still felt that idea was not fully established in her mind. A week had passed since the attack on Nethas Gyril, after which Avalons Finest had gone their separate ways to recuperate and prepare for whatever might come next. A week since not one, but three of the Sons of Tiamat had fallen. A week since Amund, the lord of ice himself, was slain by her own hand.

She sat in front of a series of aquatic caves, a place once protected as sacred by the Valesar. The wind ruffled her pale pink robe as she gazed across the frosted rolling hills. The setting sun glinted red off her white-blonde hair which shaded her glimmering skin. In the distance, Heiken was still pushing himself through muscle training, with the zeal of a madman trying not to think.

It was over, yet here she was. Continuing to push herself through even more rigorous training than ever before. Seeking to attain even greater strength. But… for what? Her focus, the very core that held her together when her mind had nothing else left, was gone. She thought that she should feel something from this. Relief? Elation? Simple happiness that those she cared about would no longer have a directed threat in their land? No, none of those came to comfort her. All she felt was… deflated. Empty.

What was left to fill that emptiness? Only that which had haunted her every night since that fateful day at Red Lake. Festering, growing, strangling. Each and every failure adding its pitch black drop to the bucket of her madness. Until she was nothing but a malleable conduit to murder those that considered her a friend. How long would it be before her mind was twisted again to do the bidding of a puppet master? Would it even take any external interference? Thoughts that came unbidden to her mind frightened her beyond comprehension. Was that really her? Could she truly be capable of such?

Shaking her head with a troubled look, she rose and entered the caves behind her. Slipping through curtains she had replaced when she returned a few days ago, she arrived in a smaller room with a steaming pool in the center. Moments later, she was settled in up to her eyes. Watching the sun rays dance across the steamy haze should have been relaxing. But no peace was to be found there. The heat and minerals did begin to help loosen muscles, but they could not penetrate the soul.

When had her life begun to change for the worse? It could be argued that it all began when Chorazin fell. And for some time, she would have agreed. Yet, when she was forced to consider, her conscious already knew that wasn’t so. It was her decisions, her inflated ego, her own sheer lack of capacity that caused her to lose her mentor. Maybe it was when Chorazin first arrived in Anoria. She would have never left home, never had dreams of liberating, never been exposed to such abject horror. Perhaps this was all his fault. But nay, even before then she could not understand her station, the part that nature had dictated she play. A simple, rural girl, doing her duty to support the village. No, she desired what wasn’t hers, a life as a Corthalian, flitting away the days with illusions of grandeur that she could change people with petty little choruses. It was from birth. Her capability was set and yet she took more. And what happens when limited capacity grasps beyond its means? People die. Demons are loosed to walk the world. Evil thought vanquished tucks safely away to soon return. Pure evil spawns, wearing the mask of a friendly face.

Half an hour later, she again stood outside, in a natural cul-de-sac several hundred feet down the ridge. The lightly graded hills that led to a sudden steep incline into the mountains made for nature's own theater. By now, the sun had completely set and only a slim crescent of the waning moon lit the area. Stepping up on a slab of stone in the center of the ring, she felt the barest pull of longing. Holding up a hand, she began to focus and the sheltered ring began to shimmer. Soon the area around had become a full amphitheater. Her control over the hereditary magic she was pulling on here was still quite tenuous, however. Some holes could be seen in the stands, the crowd was dark blobs with no features, among other mishaps. But she didn’t care, it fit her soul. Harsh music from part of a song she had heard once began to reverberate off the walls.

''Where did it go? My peaceful youth, Seems to be gone forever.''
''And in its place, A life of war…''

The words came out more of a whisper than sung on note. A traveling group had performed this among several other songs. She had not particularly liked the musical style presented. But she had stuck around in order to hear something starkly different from styles performed around Ravinspear. Perhaps she could find some inspiration since her style was also uncommon. At the time, she hadn’t gotten anything from the experience, didn’t care to remember it. But now… Now she wondered if she had more in common with them than with people she was once close to. The air around her warped and her clothes were replaced with a long black and crimson cloak.

''Lost and blind; Seems our dreams of peace have all been left behind.''
''It's always said white clouds aren't always silver lined,''
''But the future's looking bleak, And the storm is set to rise.''

Her voice was found for this section, though she held back on projection. She started as she noticed a figure shift near the entrance. Ah, must have disturbed Heikens training. Her expression wore a thin line as she left the stage and approached Heiken. He gave her a questioning look, but she simply shook her head and said, “It’s late, we need to rest. Training continues first thing in the morning.” Through the meister bond, Heiken could feel a resolution had been set. Inside Ruka’s head, the final phrase from the song echoed, as she raised a hand and snapped her fingers, shattering the illusions into shards and sending them drifting away into the wind.

''Farewell to days of peace 'cause now it's time to die.''

Ruka - Second Chance

2022-05-15T07:00:46Z

Steel01:

Seeing Cabal led back into the clearing by Minn, Ruka finishes her decision. She could no longer idly stand by while more people were lost. Rushing out of the cave, she asked Minn to let her talk to Cabal. And grabbing Cabals hand, pulled her a few feet away. A voice from across the clearing called out, Philia stating that there was no time with multiple people missing. With a combination of sorrow but determination in her eyes, Ruka responded. “I know this, all too well.”

A bit shakily, she begins to address stricken half-orc. “Cabal, I’m sorry I didn’t see this earlier. But now I see who you really are. You do have strength, a strength that the coven is after. But it is also one that can be used against them.” Her voice firms as determination shone through. “Do you want to fight? Do you want to save those around you?”

For the first time since they had left Red Lake, Cabals face lifted, and looked straight at Ruka with tear brimmed eyes full of frustration. “Yes! That’s what this was all supposed to be about!”

“Then let us fight. Trust me in this.” A glow begins to form around Ruka as she began to weave the forces of the planes. A flicker of doubt formed in Cabals eyes as she replied. “What will happen?” Ruka only shook her head. “There is no time to explain.”

As the spell began to take effect, Ruka could feel her and Cabals mental wavelengths being forced into sync. This was not the smooth sync that the proper bonding allowed. No, this was more… Brutal, forceful. It would get the job done for a short period of time, but the repercussions of something so unnatural were unknowable. But with the stakes at hand, Ruka didn’t care. And from what she could read of Cabal, neither did the part Valasar.

The effect reached the point where direct mind to mind communication was possible. And try as she might, Ruka was unable to keep the flood of emotions bottled up inside her. Her failures, her weaknesses. The Meister Weapon bond was one of great potential, great power; but, it was one that left one vulnerable as well. The one on the other side of the bond could see and feel -- everything.

Broadcast over this connection, Cabal felt great sorrow and loss, followed closely by fear of even more loss. But even in that midst, there was something else. Resolution. A will that that was regaining its fire. The strong desire to not lose another, especially not to those who have been hounding them for what felt like ages gone by now.

As the link stabilized, Ruka realized that it was time, she could not and should not hide the details of what happened at Cabals home from her any longer. Images began to scroll through Cabals mind, each staying just long enough for its content to be understood.

::A view of the wall over the gate at Red Lake. The tip of a scythe is seen in the first person view. Across the way proudly and strongly stands the leader of the tribe, Karguk.

::The next shows the beginning of the duel, the Orc taking his stance, and furred hands nearby, also standing ready. Thoughts overlayed the vision: "It was an honorable fight. Each accepting the risk, ready to fight for what was important, and to accept the outcome, whatever would come."

::Several more images flash by, as blades clash. "All I wanted was to provide the nudge needed to see your people free, to not be trodden under by those using you. But..."

::Three more images go by in quick succession, the scythe shimmering into the form of a man. And being shorn in two. "But I couldn't even protect my own partner. He... died to protect me from my own stupid mistake."

::A couple more images show consciousness fading to black.

::"I don't know what happened after that. When I woke up, we were all fleeing in panic. I'm sorry... so sorry, this was never what I wanted to happen." A pause for a couple seconds. "But I can't stand by and let more be lost. I want to fight to protect those important to me. And... hopefully one day, protect all the people of this land."

Cabals surprise was palatable. This entire time, she had thought the vixen on the wall had killed the leader of the tribe, her father. And why shouldn’t she? All she had seen before she had been led away was the beastly visage of a shinigami sent to murder her family.

::"It was you, on the wall. You were the demon creature, but... you didn’t kill him. He, how did he die? He defeated you, so why is he dead and you’re-"

The overwhelming sense of pain, sorrow, grief, and more sharp than the others, fear, washed over Ruka. So strong was the feeling of fear of the unknown, uncertainty of the future, it pained her own heart as well. But, another emotion was forcing its way up through the rest, one more dangerous than any of the others. Through this, images of Cabals own filtered back through the link.

::A gatehouse, its roof on the wall at Red Lake. Her father ordering the shaman to get the whelp to safety, before turning back to his challenger. As she was carried away through the air, the gate house grows smaller and smaller.

::"Why did you have to go? Who took you from me? Give him back!"

Rukas heart almost broke at that, and it was all she could do to hold back the answer. For she knew, for a certainty, the truth to that question. No, she had not seen it, that was no lie, but she knew. Her companions had finished the job. In a much more final way than she had ever intended to. But she did not have to try hard to hide these thoughts. Cabals anger at the unfairness of the world had built to a point where she saw little else. No, this was not anger. This was even darker and more ominous. An unadulterated blind rage broke through and threatened to overwhelm Rukas consciousness.

In a blinding flash that could be seen for miles around, a cylinder of brilliant yellow tinted light shot from the clearing into the sky above, trails of pure energy arcing out and around the pillar. As eyes adjusted to being able to see again, those around saw a no longer cowering figure floating in the air. Held to the sky above her head, a large shining blade crackled with power. And iridescent golden eyes turned to the sky, following the path of the spirit leading to his master.

Ruka - Fateful Choice

2022-05-15T06:58:40Z

Steel01:

Waiting just out of sight in the edge of the forest, Ruka watched her companions disappear into the shadows. She audibly sighed to herself as she shifted her grip on the scythe, her partner Chorazin.

A thought came across their mental link, “Are you ready for this?”

“Yes,” she silently replied. “I must learn to appeal to and reason with these… more power-focused groups.” Her visage began to morph as she continued. “As much as I’d like to see them join the civilized people… that’s not who they are.” The countenance of her now beastial canine visage took a sad look for a moment before turning to determination. “If I am ever to reach my dream, I cannot only touch the civilized. I must reach these as well.”

A warm feeling of support was the response she received. Chorazin held his thoughts to himself, but he was glad and rather relieved to see her choosing to take a step forward. To seek to learn about the other races, yet striving to hold the ideals that so defined her. The past several weeks had been very trying, and it had been hard to tell if she was losing herself in the struggle. A mental timer went off in his mind and he sent, “It’s time.”

Steeling herself against the trial to come, she began tracing in the air and muttered a few guttural words to herself. She grimaced to herself as her normal flowing exotic incantation would not come. But as the rush flowed into her veins, she could almost forget the fragile naive girl she had been. She wasn’t just a frail child that could only look pretty and stand on a stage. She had power, could make a difference. It was within her ability to free this tribe, and to set them on a better path.

The sun crested high noon as Ruka’s humanoid vulpine form stepped out into the clearing. This shape was something she had not subjected herself to since she left Anoria, her home village. Even there, she had much prefered the corthalian look and feel. But now, the sharp angles to her face and claws on her fingers should give her more of a connection to those she wished to reach. So she endured. Slowly, she walked across the gap, fingers moving once more to draw the aether into herself, stretching her existence to a much larger form. Continuing forward, she flicked the now twenty foot long scythe behind her and began to walk up an invisible staircase.

Across the way, a commotion began on top of the barricaded wall she was approaching. The gate was slightly ajar, but orcs were rapidly reeling it shut. A horn blew, announcing the presence of an intruder at the gates. More of the tribe came pouring in toward the front from the walkway that ringed the wall. Further back across a drawbridge and beyond another barricade, a handful of ogres watched, seemingly disinterested in getting involved. A call from one of the gate guards echoed across the open area, “Halt! Who goes there?!” At no response, several arrows were loosed.

Completely ignoring the hail, the lone figure continued regally walking up the invisible steps. As the arrows fell around her, only one came close, and a quick snap of the large ominous looking scythe kept that from impacting. Unfazed, she slowly stepped to halfway across the clearing and called out to the gathering on the wall. In their native tongue.

“Friends! Brothers in arms! How long must you continue under this tyranny?! Taking orders from those not your own? Fate smiles down on you this day. Strong allies come to your aid.” The approaching valkyrie raised the scythe over her head, Rise up this day!” And then slammed down into an unseen platform. “And take back your home!”

----

A few minutes passed while Ruka traded verbal blows with an orcish caster, the bulk of the fighters seeming swayed by her battle cry, until a more regal one came up to the top of the wall and ordered the guards to attack her. Raising into the sky out of reach, she pointed the enlarged scythe toward the general, and challenged him to the position of strongest. Thinking across the link, Ruka said He seems strong, but nothing we can’t handle. The concept of caution returned to her, Don’t be too full of yourself. That did little to the confidence she was feeling. She would win, without killing the general, then lead them to their victory.

The guards split and formed a circle around the two as Ruka set down twenty feet away from her opponent and drew the scythes size down to workable, then set her stance. Barely had she done so when the orc charged in with a flying thrust. A snapped counter of the scythe drew blood across his chest, but her lithe form was not quick enough to avoid the large sword, which scrapped across her side. This one is more dangerous than he looks, he wields that heavy blade with ease. Ruka shrugged off Chorazins caution, A lucky shot, we can turn it back. Shifting her stance back a step, she flowed into a spinning dance, the scythe snapping out and leaving little room for a counter. One more shallow cut formed on the orcs shoulder, but the large sword slid the scythe just far enough off to avoid any threatening damage.

Suddenly, with a speed that belied the size of the orc and his blade, he found a chink in the whirling defense, past what Ruka thought was impenetrable, and a heavy blow forced the scythe out of the way and down to Ruka’s shoulder, knocking her to her knees. As she forced herself back to her feet, her opponent set himself for another heavy blow. Struggling to get back to a defensive stance, she couldn’t get set in time.

Against her will, she felt grip on the handle disappear and with a shimmer, Chorazin stood in front of her. As the orcs blade met his side, time froze for Ruka. Her vision blurred and suddenly she and Chorazin sat in a dimly lit room, reminiscent of the cozy homes in Anoria. He leaned his elbows on the table and spoke. “We have little time, my end has come. But yours is not fated to be yet.” She reached her hand across the table to reach him, but was unable to move from the chair. “No! Don’t leave me yet!” Shaking his head, he continued. “You are strong, Ruka. And your goal of reaching the whole world, bar none, is still as wonderful today as it was three years ago when you won me over.” He smiled at the memories. “Don’t lose yourself, in this or anything. Cling to your ideals and never let go.” All around her, the vision began to fade, his voice getting softer and further away as he spoke his last parting words.

Her vision snapped back to reality for that last dreadful split second. The sparking greatsword cleaved straight through the Valesar and into her midsection. As they both tumbled toward the ground, the last thing she saw before the world went black was the contented smile on Chorazins face.

----

When Ruka came to, everything spun and she couldn’t see anything clearly, her mind having trouble piecing the fragments back together. The nausea caused her to retch, splattering more blood down her now normal sized torso and the tattered remains of her kimono. Sitting up groggily, she tried to look around and in common asked of the air in general, “What… happened?” The panicked and sorrowful voice of Jak came from right next to her. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. Oh Ruka, I’m so sorry.” Leaning up the rest of the way, Ruka looked across the walkway and saw the mass of orcs. Suddenly the events of the last few minutes came back in a rush, locking all her muscles in place, eyes wide as the shock set in.

A shimmering illusory cloud set in around the battlefield as Minn rushed over and began to tersely converse with Jak. With a start, Ruka jumped to her feet and started to dash back into the middle of carnage, to where her partner waited for her to come help him. But Jak stepped in front of her and held her back. Ruka struggled with all her puny might, but was unable to break past. Stretching an arm past as far as she could, a loud wail echoed over the sound of the battle as she screamed for her partner, “ZIN!!!”

----

Several minutes later, after the group had broke and run into the forest for some ways, they found a hollow and stopped to collect themselves. As soon as the remains of Chorazin were set down, Ruka fell to her knees and a glow formed around her, then narrowed down her arms and spread to the halves of her partners body before fading to nothing. Tears streamed down a face that slowly morphed from vulpine to her normal form as another wave of light spread from her, to the same futile effect.

It’s my fault. That one thought permeated every aspect of her being. He trusted me and I killed him. All the grandeur of imperviousness had faded from her thoughts. Her naivety and illusion of strength had cost everything. She barely registered a hand close around hers, and reflexively tightened her hand around it. With eyes that faded from the last hint of red back to light blue, she gave a small glance to who she saw was Minn. Minn had been talking, but Ruka heard little of it and understood none.

“It’s my fault.” The muffled words came softly, but several nearby heard. Comments began to bombard her, but only pieces registered. “No it’s not” “He made the noble choice” “If I hadn’t be caught” Those were immediately shoved from mind. “That has nothing to do with it!” Her voice was still choked, but was now loud enough to be easily understood. “I made the choice try and free the Orcs, to make them take back their freedom. I thought we couldn’t be defeated.” Her voice dropped to not even a whispered and she muttered, “I was a fool.” Minn tried to convinced her to continue to help the group, but that was unfathomable to her. “I… … can’t.” She drew her knees up to her chin, looking small and feeble. “Just… can’t.” Slowly her form began to shrink and several seconds later a small light blonde fox lay tightly curled next to the fallen figure, eyes staring sightless and unblinking into the distance.

Relentlessly, the horror and blame buffeted her thoughts. She didn’t even feel as she was moved to a better location to bed down for the evening. But among the dread, a sliver of her mind recalled the parting request:

“Find the Valesar, defeat the dragons, and unite the world.”

Ruka - Travelling

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"Hey, 'Zin." They were a week into their travel away from Ruka's village. The elders had unequivocally asked them both to leave after the reaction to the bonding ceremony. Which was fine for Chorazin, but Ruka had been devastated. What surprised him was how quickly she seemed to bounce back from it. He could feel her sorrow still, but she seemed to be managing it well enough in light of the opportunities in front of her by travelling. He sent a mental affirmation that he heard her. Ruka stood in a wooded area a distance away from the caravan they were travelling with. Her right arm stretched out in front of her with pole balanced on her index finger. The shining staff ended in a curving blade on one side. Blood red, the color of the handle and guard of the blade was, with the blade itself midnight black. "Ya know, this isn't exactly the karma I was expecting." The scythe spun around her hand a couple times before she caught it and braced the end in the ground. While she spoke aloud, the response came in her mind. "I don't exactly get to pick the form. That's determined by many things, such as the wielders affinity. Not entirely random, but certainly has the appearance of it." She sighed as she released her grip and the weapon shimmered back into Chorazin's human form. "Well, it's not like I'll need to put on a show during a fight." Chorazin had been insistent until now that they not practice her bladesmanship, partially due to the distrust of the locals, partially to her state of mind. But he couldn't coddle her forever, so he finally had given in. Shaking his head, he responded, "You've made up your mind, so let's get started." The air shimmered around him again as he elongated back into the scythe. He spent the next hour walking Ruka through the basics of stances. Once they were done, she collapsed onto the ground, spread out and breathing heavily. She had the determination, but her stamina couldn't keep up. Chorazin smiled as he sat down next to her. But she would learn, it would come.

----

A short time later, they returned to the camp. Immediately noticeable was how much more downcast the merchants were. Ruka quickly inquired as to why. The answer she received was that a courier had come by warning people off the current path. Catastrophic conditions had damaged the road, making it impassable. The detour route would add three days to the journey to Thyren. The merchants were certain that the delay would put them too far behind competitors to recover this trip, even though they had better quality. Ruka reached down and grabbed the lead merchants hand in her own. Smiling, she said, "You can't give up hope. I believe you'll still make it. There are always people that give me hope. Precious memories of them." With that, she stepped back and with an outstretched arm, started into the middle of a song.

You know, if I close my eyes, I can see your smile 
And I can hear that voice of yours. 
Your smile would shine when you told me 
"Turn your pain into courage and turn your memories into love."

Let's walk the path of no return. 
Let's sing, together now with our companions 
So that our prayers will roar out loud. 
I promise our dream will come true. 
Thank you for love.

Ruka - The Pact

2022-05-15T06:53:56Z

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"If thou wilt heed my plea, answer me thy pact."

Ruka stood in a small clearing behind her village. Many of her fellow clansmen stood around watching her. But there was barely contained disgust in their eyes. 'This will not turn out well' one mumrmered. 'The Valesar bring nothing but destruction' another muttered. She shook her head and tried to ignore them, but the words and sentiment cut deeply. Her ears laid back and some of the sorrow crept into her face. Directly across from her, a man she had come to trust explicitly smiled encouragingly back at her and responded.

"What is it you desire?"

Her ears flicked back forward in surprise and one twitched nervously. She hadn't expected a question in the oath ceremony. What was it she wanted out of this? Well, it was simple, really.

----

Hearing her answer was not much of a surprise. But it still warmed his heart to hear it. So simple, perhaps naive, yet with the possibility to change the world for the better.

"Then such will bind our pact. If thou be willing to bear my burden, call out my true name."

He could see Ruka's eyes firm hearing that statement, the nervous twitch stilled. She had spunk, determination. Though she still knew precious little of what was truly being asked of her. In time she would learn, would grow and be able to bear weight of the land, perhaps even that of the world. But he prayed she would never lose the spirit of what bound them this day.

"Let thy burden become mine. You will no longer bear it alone, ..."

----

The soft breeze turned into a swirling gale, obscuring to those around her pronunciation of his real name. At the same time, a thick mist stung up around them. Ruka squinted, trying to see her new partner, but all that was visible was a elongated sphere of light that narrowed into a cylinder then vanished. Suddenly, a great weight settled on her shoulders. Oh, the staff physically laying there was light and flexible enough. But she could now feel his burden, the worry of the impending doom he saw coming. Her knees almost buckled from the onslaught, but she forced herself to bear it. His sorrow at having forced this upon her also filtered though. But again, she shook her head, she had chosen this, and wouldn't be just a pawn. Then as suddenly as it had come, it all vanished. The experience having totally drained her, she now fell to her knees, head down and breathing heavily.

A hand on her shoulder brought her back to her senses. Smiling, she looked over her shoulder back at him. Around her she heard gasps and shuffling feet. A look of concern looked back at her as confusion spread across her face. "Demon", " We knew this would happen", the people of Anoria muttered to themselves as they took their leave. As she was helped to her feet, she was beckoned to a clear puddle of water toward the edge of the clearing. Shock was apparent as she gazed down into her reflection. Where once her namesake bright blue irises were, now iridescent red pupils glowed.

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Kadyn Brock

2022-01-12T02:52:02Z

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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a human fighter played by [[Steel01]].

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===
Tall and large built. Wears a black coat and pants with dark green highlights. A patch on his right shoulder shows a dark green swirling mist.

=== '''Personality''' ===
Gruff and untrusting in anything but his own strength. Will take virtually any job for enough cash.

== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===
TBD

== '''Relationships''' ==
Viridian Night - Mercenary group

== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===
Brutally killing things

=== '''Notable Items''' ===
Armageddon

Steel01

2022-01-12T02:42:02Z

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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the voice of the character [[Ruka]] in the [[The_Gates_of_Avalon|Avalon]] campaign.


{{PAGENAME}} first started Role Playing in in college under GameMaster [[QSDragonLord|QuickSilver]]. A couple years later, he started the roleplay forum Luceoscutum. He works with [[JBennett|Oneru]] in supporting the infrastructure used for these games.

{{PAGENAME}} lives nearby [[Lorien]] and [[JBennett|Oneru]] and works in Software Engineering.

== '''{{PAGENAME}}'s Player Characters''' ==
=== '''Campaigns''' ===

*[[Ruka]], Kitsune Synthesist Summoner
**[[The_Gates_of_Avalon|The Gates of Avalon]]
*[[Sindar]], Elf Magus
**[[Curse_of_the_Crimson_Throne|Korvosa]]
*Miles, Human Barbarian
**[[Time_That_Could_Have_Been|Alternate Reality]]
*[[Kadyn_Brock|Kadyn]], Human Fighter
**[[Saltmarsh_Adventures|Saltmarsh Adventures]]

=== '''One-Shots and Shorts''' ===

*[[Ruka]], Kitsune Synthesist Summoner -- appearance in:
**Gravehold
*[[Shikaku|Kavon]], Human Sorcerer -- appearance in:
**[[Risen_from_the_Sands|Pyramid Run]]
*[[Winston]], Human Master Summoner -- appearances in:
**[[The_End_of_Autumn|The End of Autumn]]
**Abu's Mission

== '''Trivia''' ==

*

Kadyn Brock

2022-01-12T02:33:28Z

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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a race class played by [[PlayerName]].

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===


=== '''Personality''' ===


== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===


=== '''ep|??''' ===


== '''Relationships''' ==


== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===


=== '''Notable Items''' ===


== '''Quotations''' ==


== '''Trivia''' ==

Ruka

2021-09-04T01:42:08Z

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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Kitsune Synthesist played by [[Steel01]].
[[File:Yuya.(Night.Lily).full.1274514.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Inspiration for Ruka]]

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===
Young and fragile

=== '''Personality''' ===
Happy to fault. Tries to be the bright center to keep everyone cheerful. There seems to be something driving that, however.

== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===
Anoria, the quaint little village she was born to. Its people, the Kitsune, are very superstitious, but very crafty, often tricksters. That wasn't true of all of them, however. Ruka was about as transparent as they come. Her honesty and sweetness made her fairly universally well liked. Her people worked various crafts and took them into Ravinspear for trade. Her family had her try various things like weaving or woodworking, but it was quickly clear she had no talent. However, one time they were in the city, a passing citizen heard her singing softly to herself and begged her parents to let her try out at a local theatre. She was an overnight success and quickly became iconic star. And she enjoyed every moment of bringing smiles to the faces of the ever growing crowds.

Over time as she journeyed regularly to Ravinspear, she took more and more liking to human culture and style. While the vast majority of her clan relaxed around the village in their natural, beast like form, Ruka began to retain the majority of her human disguise. Until it was virtually no longer faking. Only her delicate ears and long, fluffy tail marked her as a native. This caused some raised eyebrows and snide remarks, but since some retained their full human form at all times, she was not forbidden from doing so.

Not long after she became a hit in Ravinspear, an outsider came to live in Anoria. He wasn't quite human, she could tell, but he wasn't like the natives either. It was rare enough that any outsider could find the village, but never before had one been allowed to stay. Ruka immediately took to him, her interest in the outside world nigh insatiable. At first, the man, Chorazin, didn't seem to like her, almost as if she didn't live up to some form of expectations. But over a few months, he softened and began to tell her more of where he had traveled. And as she neared sixteen, she learned of some of the threats to Avalon and what he really was. But she had never suspected that she herself might be part it as well. That she could protect the happiness of Avalon.

=== '''Narratives''' ===
[[Ruka_-_Narratives|Read More]]

== '''Relationships''' ==
*[[Shikaku]] - Brother
*[[Heiken]] - Bonded Partner
*[[Chorazin]] - Former Partner (Deceased)

== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===
High sensitivity to the Valesar

=== '''Notable Items''' ===
An amulet, given to her by her brother Shikaku

== '''Quotations''' ==
TBD

== '''Trivia''' ==
TBD

Avalon Quests

2020-10-07T00:41:48Z

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* Giant stone map
* Solas and the Druid Cache
* City of Brass Tuning Fork
* Divers Well
* Dragon Familicide
* Cailleachs Tower
* Bones of Baulder
* Azar Bashan Ruins
* Abyssal book
* Heavens Rod

Avalon Quests

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* Giant stone map
* Solas and the Druid Cache
* City of Brass Tuning Fork
* Divers Well
* Dragon Familicide
* House with chicken legs
* Tracking Lantern
* Bones of Baulder
* Azar Bashan Ruins
* Abyssal book
* Heavens Rod

Avalon Quests

2020-08-25T23:38:47Z

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Avalon Quests

2020-08-25T23:37:32Z

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* Giant stone map
* Solas and the Druid Cache
* City of Brass Tuning Fork
* Divers Well
* Dragon Familicide
* House with chicken legs
* Tracking Lantern
* Bones of Baulder
* Azar Bashan Ruins

Avalon Quests

2020-08-25T23:33:21Z

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* Giant stone map
* Solas and the Druid Cache
* City of Brass Tuning Fork
* Divers Well
* Dragon Familicide
* House with chicken legs
* Tracking Lantern
* Bones of Baulder

Main Page

2020-05-31T05:58:24Z

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Welcome to Bard's Lore

We hope you enjoy listening to the tales we've created together! The stories found herein were shaped by a group of role playing friends. Because each Player and Character is different, no two stories are alike. Delve into their adventures and discover each story and character for yourself!

Thank you for your patience as we improve Bard's Lore! Have a great day!

 
 

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Ruka - Second Chance

2019-10-22T05:18:08Z

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Characters

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Characters are the heart and soul of each story. That which they say and do affects the world around them, both positively and negatively. Whether thwarting a nefarious necromancer, stopping the end of the world, fixing time, or just enjoying some down time, the Characters are the essences of their stories. Many have grown much through their adventures, and many are still being fully discovered.

Whether well-known or relatively obscure, however, each one has a story of his own -- where he came from, where he's going, and why he is on his current journey. Along the way, he has met people and formed relationships while also growing his skills and his own personal style.

== Player Character List ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
|- style="border-bottom:2px black solid"
! Character !! Player !! Race !! Class !! Current Campaign !! Narrative Backstory
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Albert]] || [[Decasus]] || Human || Sorcerer || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Alex]] || [[Decasus]] || Ruble || Bard || [[The_Gates_of_Avalon|Avalon]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Alexa]] || [[ThunderHead]] || Starkriig || Sorcerer || [[The_Gates_of_Avalon|Avalon]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Alryana]] || [[MakoSoldier626]] || Human || Wizard || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Ashton]] || [[Decasus]] || Cat || Sorcerer || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Ashton]] || [[MakoSoldier626]] || Human || Monk || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Aysel]] || [[Rydia]] || Human || Druid || [[Taking Back a Wish]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Bakir]] || [[Steel01]] || Catfolk || Paladin || [[Taking Back a Wish]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Barqus]] || [[91minutecrusade]] || Chattan || Ranger / Sorcerer / Dragon Disciple || [[The_Gates_of_Avalon|Avalon]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Blade]] || [[User:Streak210|Katsu]] || Human || Barbarian || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Brummen]] || [[Lorien]] || Human || Fighter || [[Taking Back a Wish]] || [[Brummen_-_Narratives|Narrative]]
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Eliud]] || [[tdupont]] || Half Elf || Rogue || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Elmindreda]] / Minn || [[MakoSoldier626]] || Human || Psychic || [[The_Gates_of_Avalon|Avalon]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Frea]] || [[MakoSoldier626]] || Human || Cleric || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | Galen || [[Lorien]] || Human || Fighter || Chanson and PvP || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Gidget]] || [[Lorien]] || Gnome || Brawler || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Graevaar]] || [[QSDragonLord]] || Half Giant || Druid || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Indy]] || [[BlueHeart]] || Half Elf || Ranger || [[Hunters of the Guild]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Jak]] || [[Rydia]] || currently unrevealed || currently unrevealed || [[The_Gates_of_Avalon|Avalon]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Jenara]] || [[DarkLordPaladin]] || Half Elf || Spell Thief || [[Riddleport]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Ka-ti'el]] || [[QSDragonLord]] || unknown || unknown || [[Red Sky in Morning]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Arnon Katsu|Katsu (Arnon)]] || [[User:Streak210|Katsu]] || Human || Cleric || [[Taking Back a Wish]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Kin]] || [[Chariael]] || Kin'Tuk || Sorcerer || [[Taking Back a Wish]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Kinzen]] || [[Steel01]] || Em'liy || Jedi Guardian || [[Red Sky in Morning]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Kerrick]] || [[QSDragonLord]] || Samsaran || Druid || [[Time That Could Have Been]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Kohn]] || [[NightGlider]] || Pooka || Rogue/Time Thief || [[Curse of the Crimson Throne]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Mala]] || [[JBennett]] || Aasimar || Arcanist || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Ma'neha]] || [[Decasus]] || Kin'Hyphantonar || Barbarian || [[Taking Back a Wish]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Manon]] || [[Rydia]] || Half Elf || Time Thief || [[Armageddon's Echo]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Maris]] || [[QSDragonLord]] || Changeling || Alchemist || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Maverick]] || [[JBennett]] || Half Drow || Rogue || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Merel]] || [[GerundsandCoffee]] || Tiefling || Rogue || [[Curse of the Crimson Throne]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Mu]] || [[MakoSoldier626]] || currently unrevealed || Witch || [[Taking Back a Wish]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Myra]] || [[QSDragonLord]] || unknown || unknown || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Nadia]] || [[NightGlider]] || Catfolk || currently unrevealed || [[Taking Back a Wish]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Nameless]] || [[Steel01]] || Strix || Spell-less Ranger || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Nixie]] || [[QSDragonLord]] || Half Gnome || Witch || [[Hunters of the Guild]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Norikata]] || [[Steel01]] || Human || Ninja || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Phelia]] || [[NightGlider]] || Ruble || Ranger || [[The_Gates_of_Avalon|Avalon]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Qaleth Jassin]] || [[MakoSoldier626]] || Human || Namer (Wordcaller / Sorcerer) || [[Hunters of the Guild]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Randy]] || [[CelticKraut]] || Halfling || Rogue || [[The_Gates_of_Avalon|Avalon]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Reiko]] || [[Chariael]] || Human Ghost || Samurai || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Rocky]] || [[SirJosh]] || Human || Gunslinger || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Rrutha]] || [[91minutecrusade]] || Half Orc || Paladin || [[Curse of the Crimson Throne]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Ruka]] || [[Steel01]] || Kitsune || Synthesist Summoner || [[The_Gates_of_Avalon|Avalon]] || [[Ruka_-_Narratives|Narrative]]
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Saidra]] || [[QSDragonLord]] || Catfolk || Paladin Gunslinger || [[Taking Back a Wish]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Samson]] || [[JBennett]] || Android || Soulknife || [[Hunters of the Guild]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Shikaku]] || [[Steel01]] || Kitsune || Sorcerer || Andoran || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Sindar]] || [[Steel01]] || Elf || Magus || [[Curse of the Crimson Throne]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Stranger]] || [[CelticKraut]] || Human || Gunslinger || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Tanis]] || [[QSDragonLord]] || Gnome || Oracle of Absu || [[Curse of the Crimson Throne]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Teraletzah]] || [[NightGlider]] || Asura || Mesmerist || [[Hunters of the Guild]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Thea]] || [[Rydia]] || Halfling || Witch || [[Curse of the Crimson Throne]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Tukali Sol]] || [[QSDragonLord]] || unknown || unknown || [[Red Sky in Morning]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Vryss]] || [[NighGlider]] || unknown || unknown || [[Red Sky in Morning]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Winston]] || [[Steel01]] || Human || Master Summoner || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Xaq]] || [[CelticKraut]] || Half Orc || Barbarian Skald || [[Curse of the Crimson Throne]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Yuliana]] || [[Rydia]] || unknown || unknown || [[Campaigns#One-Shots_and_Shorts|One-Shots and Shorts]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Zenith]] || [[Blaxton]] || Aasimar || Cleric || [[Hunters of the Guild]] || none
|-

| style="text-align: center;white-space:nowrap;" | [[Zepana]] || [[Chariael]] || Kin'Tuk || Sorceress || [[Closing of the Kin]] || none
|-

|}

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2019-08-04T04:41:38Z

Steel01:

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the voice of the character [[Ruka]] in the [[The_Gates_of_Avalon|Avalon]] campaign.


{{PAGENAME}} first started Role Playing in in college under GameMaster [[QSDragonLord|QuickSilver]]. A couple years later, he started the roleplay forum Luceoscutum. He works with [[JBennett|Oneru]] in supporting the infrastructure used for these games.

{{PAGENAME}} lives nearby [[Lorien]] and [[JBennett|Oneru]] and works in Software Engineering.

== '''{{PAGENAME}}'s Player Characters''' ==
=== '''Campaigns''' ===

*[[Ruka]], Kitsune Synthesist Summoner
**[[The_Gates_of_Avalon|The Gates of Avalon]]
*[[Sindar]], Elf Magus
**Korvosa
*Miles, Human Barbarian
**Alternate Reality

=== '''One-Shots and Shorts''' ===

*[[Ruka]], Kitsune Synthesist Summoner -- appearance in:
**Gravehold
*[[Shikaku|Kavon]], Human Sorcerer -- appearance in:
**[[Risen_from_the_Sands|Pyramid Run]]
*[[Winston]], Human Master Summoner -- appearances in:
**[[The_End_of_Autumn|The End of Autumn]]
**Abu's Mission

== '''Trivia''' ==

*

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2019-03-02T01:21:53Z

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Ruka

2019-03-01T18:26:30Z

Steel01:

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Kitsune Synthesist played by [[Steel01]].
[[File:Yuya.(Night.Lily).full.1274514.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Inspiration for Ruka]]

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===
Young and fragile

=== '''Personality''' ===
Happy to fault. Tries to be the bright center to keep everyone cheerful. There seems to be something driving that, however.

== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===
Anoria, the quaint little village she was born to. Its people, the Kitsune, are very superstitious, but very crafty, often tricksters. That wasn't true of all of them, however. Ruka was about as transparent as they come. Her honesty and sweetness made her fairly universally well liked. Her people worked various crafts and took them into Ravinspear for trade. Her family had her try various things like weaving or woodworking, but it was quickly clear she had no talent. However, one time they were in the city, a passing citizen heard her singing softly to herself and begged her parents to let her try out at a local theatre. She was an overnight success and quickly became iconic star. And she enjoyed every moment of bringing smiles to the faces of the ever growing crowds.

Over time as she journeyed regularly to Ravinspear, she took more and more liking to human culture and style. While the vast majority of her clan relaxed around the village in their natural, beast like form, Ruka began to retain the majority of her human disguise. Until it was virtually no longer faking. Only her delicate ears and long, fluffy tail marked her as a native. This caused some raised eyebrows and snide remarks, but since some retained their full human form at all times, she was not forbidden from doing so.

Not long after she became a hit in Ravinspear, an outsider came to live in Anoria. He wasn't quite human, she could tell, but he wasn't like the natives either. It was rare enough that any outsider could find the village, but never before had one been allowed to stay. Ruka immediately took to him, her interest in the outside world nigh insatiable. At first, the man, Chorazin, didn't seem to like her, almost as if she didn't live up to some form of expectations. But over a few months, he softened and began to tell her more of where he had traveled. And as she neared sixteen, she learned of some of the threats to Avalon and what he really was. But she had never suspected that she herself might be part it as well. That she could protect the happiness of Avalon.

=== '''Narratives''' ===
[[Ruka_-_Narratives|Read More]]

== '''Relationships''' ==
*[[Shikaku]] - Brother
*[[Chorazin]] - Bonded Partner

== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===
High sensitivity to the Valesar

=== '''Notable Items''' ===
An amulet, given to her by her brother Shikaku

== '''Quotations''' ==
TBD

== '''Trivia''' ==
TBD

Chorazin

2019-02-28T21:22:21Z

Steel01:

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a deceased Valesar Eidolon played by [[Steel01]].
[[File:Chorazin.png|right|thumb|200px|Inspiration for Chorazin]]

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===
Wizened beyond years

=== '''Personality''' ===
TBD

== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===
Gone. When he returned to his village, little remained except the rubble. Sheets of ice covered the land. Chorazin dropped to his knees in shock as a single word hissed from his lips. "Dragons." Once, his people had been warriors, forming pairs to counter great calamities. But the centuries had lulled them to complacency, using their gifts for little more than sport. He had been no exception. There had been rumors and sightings of Tiamat and her ilk, but none had believed they could find the village of the Valesar. They had been wrong.

A few survivors returned from the surrounding countryside, but all agreed they needed to leave the area. A frail elder had told Chorazin that far to the east lay a village of shifters that by legend held great affinity for working with the Valesar. So Chorazin parted from the few remaining of his people with a vow to find a suitable partner and prevent the dragons from continuing to spread their destrucfion, to stop further sorrow of loss. But upon reaching this village, Anoria, few paid any attention to his story of a 'threat'. And he could sense little affinity in any of them. As he despaired to find any hope there and went to leave, he felt the spiritual pressure shift dramatically. A new life had entered this world, one that had the potential to be the greatest weilder of all time. Smiling, he left the village. One day he would return, but for now he would work from the shadows and gather information.

Thirteen years passed before he returned. Over that time, he had grown more reserved, more aware of his limitations. As he entered the area, he could feel the vast untapped potential that he had detected years earlier. Hurrying into the village, he looked forward to seeing what sort of lad had developed from that much energy. Rounding a corner, what he saw down the street was no where near what he expected.

=== '''ep|??''' ===
TBA

== '''Relationships''' ==
*[[Ruka]] - Bonded Partner

== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===
Weapon Gene

=== '''Notable Items''' ===
N/A

== '''Quotations''' ==
TBD

== '''Trivia''' ==
TBD

Chorazin

2019-02-28T21:20:06Z

Steel01:

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a deceased Valesar Eidolon played by [[Steel01]].
[[File:Chorazin.png|right|thumb|350px|Inspiration for Chorazin]]

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===
Wizened beyond years

=== '''Personality''' ===
TBD

== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===
Gone. When he returned to his village, little remained except the rubble. Sheets of ice covered the land. Chorazin dropped to his knees in shock as a single word hissed from his lips. "Dragons." Once, his people had been warriors, forming pairs to counter great calamities. But the centuries had lulled them to complacency, using their gifts for little more than sport. He had been no exception. There had been rumors and sightings of Tiamat and her ilk, but none had believed they could find the village of the Valesar. They had been wrong.

A few survivors returned from the surrounding countryside, but all agreed they needed to leave the area. A frail elder had told Chorazin that far to the east lay a village of shifters that by legend held great affinity for working with the Valesar. So Chorazin parted from the few remaining of his people with a vow to find a suitable partner and prevent the dragons from continuing to spread their destrucfion, to stop further sorrow of loss. But upon reaching this village, Anoria, few paid any attention to his story of a 'threat'. And he could sense little affinity in any of them. As he despaired to find any hope there and went to leave, he felt the spiritual pressure shift dramatically. A new life had entered this world, one that had the potential to be the greatest weilder of all time. Smiling, he left the village. One day he would return, but for now he would work from the shadows and gather information.

Thirteen years passed before he returned. Over that time, he had grown more reserved, more aware of his limitations. As he entered the area, he could feel the vast untapped potential that he had detected years earlier. Hurrying into the village, he looked forward to seeing what sort of lad had developed from that much energy. Rounding a corner, what he saw down the street was no where near what he expected.

=== '''ep|??''' ===
TBA

== '''Relationships''' ==
*[[Ruka]] - Bonded Partner

== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===
Weapon Gene

=== '''Notable Items''' ===
N/A

== '''Quotations''' ==
TBD

== '''Trivia''' ==
TBD

Ruka

2019-02-28T21:06:30Z

Steel01:

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Kitsune Synthesist played by [[Steel01]].
[[File:Yuya.(Night.Lily).full.1274514.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Inspiration for Ruka]]

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===
Young and fragile

=== '''Personality''' ===
Happy to fault. Tries to be the bright center to keep everyone cheerful. There seems to be something driving that, however.

== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===
Anoria, the quaint little village she was born to. Its people, the Kitsune, are very superstitious, but very crafty, often tricksters. That wasn't true of all of them, however. Ruka was about as transparent as they come. Her honesty and sweetness made her fairly universally well liked. Her people worked various crafts and took them into Ravinspear for trade. Her family had her try various things like weaving or woodworking, but it was quickly clear she had no talent. However, one time they were in the city, a passing citizen heard her singing softly to herself and begged her parents to let her try out at a local theatre. She was an overnight success and quickly became iconic star. And she enjoyed every moment of bringing smiles to the faces of the ever growing crowds.

Over time as she journeyed regularly to Ravinspear, she took more and more liking to human culture and style. While the vast majority of her clan relaxed around the village in their natural, beast like form, Ruka began to retain the majority of her human disguise. Until it was virtually no longer faking. Only her delicate ears and long, fluffy tail marked her as a native. This caused some raised eyebrows and snide remarks, but since some retained their full human form at all times, she was not forbidden from doing so.

Not long after she became a hit in Ravinspear, an outsider came to live in Anoria. He wasn't quite human, she could tell, but he wasn't like the natives either. It was rare enough that any outsider could find the village, but never before had one been allowed to stay. Ruka immediately took to him, her interest in the outside world nigh insatiable. At first, the man, Chorazin, didn't seem to like her, almost as if she didn't live up to some form of expectations. But over a few months, he softened and began to tell her more of where he had traveled. And as she neared sixteen, she learned of some of the threats to Avalon and what he really was. But she had never suspected that she herself might be part it as well. That she could protect the happiness of Avalon.

=== '''ep|??''' ===
TBA

== '''Relationships''' ==
*[[Shikaku]] - Brother
*[[Chorazin]] - Bonded Partner

== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===
High sensitivity to the Valesar

=== '''Notable Items''' ===
An amulet, given to her by her brother Shikaku

== '''Quotations''' ==
TBD

== '''Trivia''' ==
TBD

File:Chorazin.png

2019-02-28T21:04:05Z

Steel01: Chiron is c Type Moon

Chiron is c Type Moon

Shikaku

2019-02-28T05:35:03Z

Steel01:

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Kitsune Sorcerer played by [[Steel01]].
[[File:Tomoe.(Kamisama.Hajimemashita).full.1388574.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Inspiration for Shikaku]]

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===
Varies

=== '''Personality''' ===
Paranoid, always trying to stay out of public view. But always willing to do things from behind the scenes to see good done for others.

== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===
Watching his sister leave was possibly the hardest day of his life. Magic was not uncommon to the Anorians; after all, they were Kistune. But bonding with a Valesar apparently was too much for the townspeople. Even their father had voted with the rest of the council to banish her. At least she had Chorazin with her, though. He should be able to temper her nativity so she could adapt to the harsher outside world of Avalon.

Shikaku still regretted not going with her. But he had already felt a pull in a different direction. A need in someplace far away, but not so far by magic. Soon after Ruka started her journey, he set off on his own. Heading into the nearby mountains, he was drawn to a swirling dark portal that landed him in Golorian.

== '''Relationships''' ==
*[[Ruka]] - Sister

== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===
Master shape shifting and mental control

=== '''Notable Items''' ===
N/A

== '''Quotations''' ==
TBD

== '''Trivia''' ==
TBD

Characters

2019-02-28T05:33:51Z

Steel01:

Winston

2019-02-28T05:31:31Z

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'''{{PAGENAME}} Pershing''' is a Human Master Summoner played by [[Steel01]].
[[File:Tales of xillia seven minutes in heaven alvin by vampiregodesnyx-db6qxhr.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Inspiration for Winston]]

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===
Untamed and flashy

=== '''Personality''' ===
Cocky. Feels like nothing can stop him.

== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===
TBA

=== '''ep|??''' ===
TBA

== '''Relationships''' ==
TBA

== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===
Bond with the four elemental leaders, can summon swarms of elemental beings

=== '''Notable Items''' ===
A bracer which strengthens the anchoring of the elementals to this plane of existence.

== '''Quotations''' ==
TBD

== '''Trivia''' ==
TBD

File:Tales of xillia seven minutes in heaven alvin by vampiregodesnyx-db6qxhr.jpg

2019-02-28T05:23:51Z

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Alvin c Bandai Namco
fanart by VampireGodesNyx

Steel01

2019-02-28T05:10:10Z

Steel01:

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the voice of the character [[Ruka]] in the [[The_Gates_of_Avalon|Avalon]] campaign.


{{PAGENAME}} first started Role Playing in in college under GameMaster [[QSDragonLord|QuickSilver]]. A couple years later, he started the roleplay forum Luceoscutum. He works with [[JBennett|Oneru]] in supporting the infrastructure used for these games.

{{PAGENAME}} lives nearby [[Lorien]] and [[JBennett|Oneru]] and works in Software Engineering.

== '''{{PAGENAME}}'s Player Characters''' ==
=== '''Campaigns''' ===

*[[Ruka]], Kitsune Synthesist Summoner
**[[The_Gates_of_Avalon|The Gates of Avalon]]
*[[Sindar]], Elf Magus
**Korvosa
*Miles, Human Barbarian
**Alternate Reality

=== '''One-Shots and Shorts''' ===

*[[Ruka]], Kitsune Synthesist Summoner -- appearance in:
**Gravehold
*[[Shikaku|Kavon]], Human Sorcerer -- appearance in:
**[[Pyramid_Run|Pyramid Run]]
*[[Winston]], Human Master Summoner -- appearances in:
**[[The_End_of_Autumn|The End of Autumn]]
**Abu's Mission

== '''Trivia''' ==

*

Sindar

2019-02-28T01:13:45Z

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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an Elf Magus played by [[Steel01]].
[[File:RoadClosed2.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Need a Pic]]

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===
Wild and untamed

=== '''Personality''' ===
Unbridled energy, generally focused toward good. Doesn't think through actions, causing... much collateral damage when he tries to do anything.

== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===
WIP

=== '''ep|??''' ===
TBA

== '''Relationships''' ==
TBA

== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===
Can channel magical energy through weapons

=== '''Notable Items''' ===
Chakrams that can be summoned from the void

== '''Quotations''' ==
TBD

== '''Trivia''' ==
TBD

Ruka - Narratives

2019-02-28T00:29:04Z

Steel01:

Characters

2019-02-28T00:20:56Z

Steel01:

Ruka

2019-02-28T00:15:13Z

Steel01:

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Kitsune Synthesist played by [[Steel01]].
[[File:Yuya.(Night.Lily).full.1274514.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Inspiration for Ruka]]

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===
Young and fragile

=== '''Personality''' ===
Happy to fault. Tries to be the bright center to keep everyone cheerful. There seems to be something driving that, however.

== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===
Anoria, the quaint little village she was born to. Its people, the Kitsune, are very superstitious, but very crafty, often tricksters. That wasn't true of all of them, however. Ruka was about as transparent as they come. Her honesty and sweetness made her fairly universally well liked. Her people worked various crafts and took them into Ravinspear for trade. Her family had her try various things like weaving or woodworking, but it was quickly clear she had no talent. However, one time they were in the city, a passing citizen heard her singing softly to herself and begged her parents to let her try out at a local theatre. She was an overnight success and quickly became iconic star. And she enjoyed every moment of bringing smiles to the faces of the ever growing crowds.

Over time as she journeyed regularly to Ravinspear, she took more and more liking to human culture and style. While the vast majority of her clan relaxed around the village in their natural, beast like form, Ruka began to retain the majority of her human disguise. Until it was virtually no longer faking. Only her delicate ears and long, fluffy tail marked her as a native. This caused some raised eyebrows and snide remarks, but since some retained their full human form at all times, she was not forbidden from doing so.

Not long after she became a hit in Ravinspear, an outsider came to live in Anoria. He wasn't quite human, she could tell, but he wasn't like the natives either. It was rare enough that any outsider could find the village, but never before had one been allowed to stay. Ruka immediately took to him, her interest in the outside world nigh insatiable. At first, the man, Chorazin, didn't seem to like her, almost as if she didn't live up to some form of expectations. But over a few months, he softened and began to tell her more of where he had traveled. And as she neared sixteen, she learned of some of the threats to Avalon and what he really was. But she had never suspected that she herself might be part it as well. That she could protect the happiness of Avalon.

=== '''ep|??''' ===
TBA

== '''Relationships''' ==
*[[Shikaku]] - Brother

== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===
High sensitivity to the Valesar

=== '''Notable Items''' ===
An amulet, given to her by her brother Shikaku

== '''Quotations''' ==
TBD

== '''Trivia''' ==
TBD

Shikaku

2019-02-28T00:14:42Z

Steel01: Created page with "'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Kitsune Sorcerer played by Steel01. Inspiration for Shikaku == '''Desc..."

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Kitsune Sorcerer played by [[Steel01]].
[[File:Tomoe.(Kamisama.Hajimemashita).full.1388574.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Inspiration for Shikaku]]

== '''Description''' ==
=== '''Appearance''' ===
Varies

=== '''Personality''' ===
Paranoid, always trying to stay out of public view. But always willing to do things from behind the scenes to see good done for others.

== '''Biography''' ==
=== '''Background''' ===
Watching his sister leave was possibly the hardest day of his life. Magic was not uncommon to the Anorians; after all, they were Kistune. But bonding with a Valesar apparently was too much for the townspeople. Even their father had voted with the rest of the council to banish her. At least she had Chorazin with her, though. He should be able to temper her nativity so she could adapt to the harsher outside world of Avalon.

Shikaku still regretted not going with her. But he had already felt a pull in a different direction. A need in someplace far away, but not so far by magic. Soon after Ruka started her journey, he set off on his own. Heading into the nearby mountains, he was drawn to a swirling dark portal that landed him in Golorian.

== '''Relationships''' ==
*[[Ruka]] - Sister

== '''Character Information''' ==
=== '''Abilities''' ===
Master shape shifting

=== '''Notable Items''' ===
N/A

== '''Quotations''' ==
TBD

== '''Trivia''' ==
TBD

File:Tomoe.(Kamisama.Hajimemashita).full.1388574.jpg

2019-02-28T00:09:51Z

Steel01: Tomoe (Kamisama Hajimemashita) by Yaibi

Tomoe (Kamisama Hajimemashita) by Yaibi