Post by rtd on Apr 19, 2022 7:40:11 GMT -7
Name:
Reighnshard the Departed
Aliases:
Nickname, Reighn. Close friends call him RTD.
Fake identity, Simply the Traveler.
Race:
Sea Elf
Age:
269 Years
Appearance and Style:
Reighnshard the Departed is a dapper man that carries himself with grace.
Long flowing white locks of hair, kept loose or tied up in a messy bun. Traditional elven features with a defined jaw yet not overly masculine. Deep royal blue eyes with a soulful stare. His skin is a soft shade of beige with hues of blue shining through. Gills visible on his neck and webbing between his fingers and toes. Scars intermittently cover his body, evidence of a more adventurous side.
Reighnshard mostly wares tailored leather clothes. Form fitting and made of what seems to be shark skin. The shark leather is detailed with metallic studs. In colder weather he dons a cloak with a fur lining.
Significant Qualities:
Reighnshard can often be found secluded in nature. Enjoying the breathtaking beauty of creation. Dreamer and an inventor. A favorite past time of his is to sketch detailed images of nature or bizarre new creations. Generally he prefers keeping to himself but a thirst for knowledge has drawn him closer to new civilizations. When in company he treats all with equal respect. Untill reason is given not to.
Others might notice an oddly calm aura around him.
Living Relatives:
Parents, Adandrian (Father) Maya (Mother)
Siblings, Amber (Sister) Leofette (Brother)
Mentor, Alfakyn Finiarel.
Five Things Your Character Fears (in order from least afraid to most)
Reighnshard prefers to seek out the light, therefore they fear falling to the darkness within themselves.
Being the odd one out in most situations (Far Traveler) Reighnshard has become accustomed to gawking eyes but extremely large crowds still send shivers down his back.
Everyone seeks out companionship but predatory females are a great cause of anxiety to him.
Family ties are very important to him an he fears the day where they would be permanently cut.
But nothing scares Reighnshard more than loosing his freedom.
Four Things Your Character Loves Dearly (in order from least beloved to most)
Reighnshard carries a deep love and respect for nature. A conservationist at heart.
He believes that knowledge is the path to freedom. Breaking the shackles of ignorance. As being well informed creates less dependence on others.
Family ties are of great importance to Reighnshard. After all, blood is thicker than water.
And the greatest gift his family bestowed on him was allowing him to take control of his freedom.
Three Things Your Character Is Embarrassed About (from least embarrassing to most)
There is that one time, well the first time, he tried to perform the dance of war and song. It started on a good note but ended with him adding a scar to his own body. Forever motivating him to perfect his art.
Once he asked a heavy set woman how long she had been pregnant. Lesson learned, never ask a woman how long she has been pregnant unless it was already brought up in prior conversation.
But neither of these instances compare to the day nature called urgently and Reighnshard just really had to go. Turns out, that giant mushroom was a myconid...
Two Things Your Character is Proud of (from least to most proud)
Something that warms Reighnshard's heart is the memory of their first successful harvest from a small kelp garden he attempted to cultivate.
A story he does not share often but remembers with great pride was when he returned a runaway child to their family after explaining the importance of family to them.
One Thing They'd be Willing to Kill or Die for (state whether they'd kill or die for it)
Reighnshard is prepared to both die and kill for their freedom.
Birth:
Born in a small Sea elf settlement close to Naramyr. Reighnshard is a 1st generation Sea elf. Descended from Adandrian and Maya whom where High elves that drank from the Sashelan Glass. Transforming into Sea elves to escape from the Crown Wars into the Sea of Fallen Stars.
His parent's natural affinity with the weave managed to carry over to him. Even from a young age the weave had provided guidance to Reighnshard, allowing him to succeed in situations where his own abilities fell short.
Childhood:
A curious and creative mind from a young age. Reighnshard was always busy with new little "inventions." Constructing a propeller from shells that rotate in the ocean current. The rotational force generated from the propeller powering a small mechanical arm that is constantly swatting away the sea lice from their kelp farm.
His curiosity drove him to explore the dges of the calm waters around their settlement. Encountering unique sea creatures that sparked his love for nature.
Constantly adventuring further and further out from the settlement, Reighnshard eventually noticed the surface world. Fascinating new walks of life and the wonderful gadgets they carry on their person.
Young Adult Life:
Maturing into a free willed adventure seeker, Reighnshard set of from his home to explore the waiting world. At first the immediate surface world around his homeland drew him in. But after learning most of what he could from them Reighnshard started setting out on further and further travels. Always following the light of Deep Seshalas.
During his far travels the light lead him towards a cave system. Initially cautious of the utter darkness that lay ahead.
But the comfort of the dissappearing light around the corner spurred him on.
An immense feeling of dread loomed over the cave system. Strange creatures scurrying about, if not for his keen eyes, surely he would have been blinded by the absolute lack of light. Or so it seemed at first. Further in, occasionally light would emit from luminous sources. Mushrooms or creatures using it as a lure. Keeping his senses on high alert, Reighnshard ventured further in. It is here where that one fateful embarrassing event occurred.
Feeling a strong urge to relief himself while passing through a mushroom forrest. Reighnshard chose an odd looking mushroom, unfortunately for him, it turned out to be a Myconid in the middle of Melding. Disturbed from its peace and unsure if this hot liquid is supposed to be an attack of sorts, the Myconid released its spores and stunned Reighnshard mid stream...
As the Myconid started rallying his circle a melodic laugh could be heared echoing through the caves. A tall enigmatic Drow elf appeared from between the mushrooms. Holding his stomach as he laughed. The Myconids quickly scattered at the presence of a Drow. Reighnshard, still stunned with his member in hand, could do nothing more but watch with wide eyes as the Drow approached.
The Drow drew his dancing rapier and spoke the command word. Simultaneously they drew a second rapier and started dancing in unison with the floating rapier. Both blades slicing through the air, seemingly creating a song of their own.
Reighnshard was awestruck by the beauty and grace of wich this Drow was moving.
Closer and closer the Drow swordsman moved towards Reighnshard, the last few feet they lunged forward. Striking towards Reighnshard, all he could do was close his eyes.
Seconds passed, still he was breathing.
A cheerful tune could be heared playing on a pan flute.
Reighnshard opened his eyes to see the tentacle of a roper lying in front of him. The Drow swordsman was sitting a short distance away, playing his panflute.
Where you are today:
The Drow swordsman Reighnshard met in the underdark turned out to be a cursed High elf. They wanted to show compassion towards the Drow but was betrayed by their own people, cursed to turn into a Drow.
His name is Alfakyn Finiarel.
A bladesinger.
Alfakyn took Reighnshard under his wing and taught him how to perform his own bladesong, the dance of war and song.
Noticing a natural affiliation with the weave, rather odd for a Sea elf, Alfakyn proceeded to expand Reighnshard's understanding of the weave. How to manipulate it and create feats of arcane prowess.
He taught Reighnshard how to carry himself with grace and be cautionably respectful of those around him. Always keeping a watchful eye as you never know who will help and who will stab you in the back.
Views on the world:
Reighnshard the Departed is a faithful follower of Deep Seshalas. He tends to not get heavily involved with politics as he constantly moves around but this has given him a good understanding of the larger political powers at work. Having had conversations around fires of peasants all the way to the courts of nobles.
This has lead Reighnshard to dislike leaders whos people are visible suffering where they are thriving in the palaces.