Heroes of Avalon Main Characters & Companions

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Name
Xilan Silvertooth


Appearance

Xilan is 1.78 meters tall, slightly short for an Elf. His skin is a bit pale showing that he prefers to stand in the shade rather than the sunlight but won't shy away from the outdoors. He has no big bulky muscles, rather he is of a slim and slightly athletic build. His hair is long and blond usually parted to the side and falling down on his shoulders and back, sometimes he likes to tuck his elven ears underneath but sooner or later they always pop out. His face has a rather soft look to it with no facial hair, Vincent sometimes teases him on the fact claiming that he "can't grow a beard". Xilan's eyes are sparkly green glow a bit like the eyes of all Elves.

Race
Elf

Age
20, 3 years spent at the Academy

Gender
Male

Class
Mage

Role
Full DPS

Skills
Xilan is a decent cook, able to make up some acceptable snacks from scraps, he also likes music and can play the flute and the lute. He also likes to draw, a skill he picked up from Vincent, though he is not as good as his Anthro friend. Strangely enough, Xilan is capable of consuming large amounts of alcohol and not end up as drunk as he should be, similar to a Dwarf. Xilan is also familiar in the area of magic and although he may not seem like it, he is also pretty clever sometimes.

Expertise
Xilan shows potential in the area of magic, being a Senior Student Master in Magic, a feat which most find hard to believe. What makes it even more fascinating is that he seems to excell in the field of magic with seemingly no effort, it just comes "naturaly" to him. He also shows decent grades and potential in history and social studies though he claims to not be interested in politics.

Alignment

Chaotic Good
Xilan is the sort who likes to do mean stuff when they are remotely harmless and serve as a good laugh, but in a serious situation he will always aim towards the "right way" though he will have little regard to laws as he claims that most of them ask to be broken. Xilan believes that between the absolute right and wrong there are many shades of gray areas and it its often for the best if you avoid leaning far to much on one side.

Personality

Xilan is a friendly and a silly sort of Elf. Not at all what one would expect from a student of the magical arts, whereas most would be serious and show great intelligence, Xilan prefers to paint himself the less-serious and always silly person who would make jokes and sarcastic remarks of just about anything. Xilan is easy to befriend, so long you don't plan on taking mean things to the extreme, like for example a prank which aims at seriously injuring people who didn't had it coming. Xilan especially loathes narcissism, he himself likes to sometimes brag about this and that but it gets on his nerves if one puts himself above others far to often for ridiculous reasons, he also despises people who care for nothing but their own gain (especially when that gain is money).

Among his sarcasm, silliness and sometimes random attitude, Xilan is a warm and trusty person, ready to lend a hand to a friend no matter the odds or the costs. This, in combination with his taste for pranks, would probably be the reason how he managed to befriend the cold Anthro wolf Vincent and the ever-so-clever Arianna.

Bio
Xilan was born the 3rd child to a noble family of Elves (or High Elves as their aristocrats are sometimes referred to.) as such he pretty much had anything one would ever need. His father was a weighty and jolly man who always seemed to find a reason to laugh out of anything. His mother was a rather tall (even for an Elf) beautiful woman who used to belong a military squad of Elven Rangers before getting married. Xilan had 4 other siblings, an elder brother who joined the same Ranger squad his mother did, an elder sister who studied to become a scholar, a twin sister who is basically a female version of himself ; and a younger brother who was just a baby when Xilan left home. The young Xilan always admired his elder brother and sister for all of their accomplishments, when his elder brother was accepted as a recruit at the Ranger Squads, the whole family was proud of him, the little 8 year old Xilan was being full of admiration and a hint of jealousy. By the time Xilan was 10, he and his family made a great discovery, he and his twin sister were playing around the large garden outside of their house when he accidentally broke a window. His parents couldn't find any rock or something which he used to break it, when asked Xilan and his sister simply said that they saw a tiny blueish light flying from Xilan's palm and breaking the window. That's when his parents realized that Xilan was one of those sort whom are born with an innate affinity for magic.

At first things seemingly went back to normal, everyone practically ignoring Xilan's powers but in just a few months, his lack of control became quite hazardous. His parents first attempted to educate him themselves, when that failed they considered reaching for outside help. And so, Xilan was sent to study under the guidance of one of the mages from Winterpeak, the separation nearly broke his heart but he promised himself that one day he will come back home. Once in Winterpeak, Xilan was taken in as an apprentice to a small school of magic, though in the few years he studied there he shown little to no interest in what the teachers had to teach. By the time he was 13, Xilan was expelled from the small school of magic users. Unsure of what to do next he traveled to the North of the small village he was left in, the path soon becoming colder and a little snowy. On the road, he witnessed some thug stealing a golden necklace from an old man, out of instinct Xilan stretched his arm to stop him and out of accident he cast one of his Arcane Bolts which tripped the thug, causing the amulet to fall on the ground and the thief to run away for his life. As fate would have it, the old man happened to be a former High Archmage of the Amethyst Council. This mage, who went by the name of Cyrus, saw some potential in Xilan and took him on as an apprentice.

Xilan studied and actually managed to learn a lot from his new mentor. When Xilan became 17 of age, Cyrus considered that he knew a way how the young Elf could put his talent to better use, in the service of the Heroes of Avalon. At first Xilan was reluctant to become part of some order, especially since it meant that he would have to leave everything behind... but the stories he heard from Cyrus were both fascinating as well as hard to believe, Xilan ultimately saw this as a chance to make a name for himself, in just a few weeks he was standing in front of the Academy and was welcomed there with open arms.

In his time at the Academy, Xilan managed to gain some sort of reputation among the students, that of a party lover, small-time prankster and one that against all odds managed to somehow get through all his examinations with a decent grade. He even managed to claim a Mastership at Magic, much to the frustration of the magic teacher, Rafael. He had a number of romantic relationships with the female students but none lasted for long and he even really hurt the feelings of a Human girl once, (although he may never admit it he deeply regrets what he did). The Elf made quite a few friends and many students knew him by his reputation, though the closest friends he has up to date would be his roommate, the gray wolf Anthro, Vincent whom he likes to share a laugh and develop rather clever pranks from time to time. Another friend worth mentioning would be Arianna, the Human mage whom both Xilan and Vincent taunt in diferent ways, Xilan even grew accustomed to calling her the "Witch of the West".

After 3 years at the Academy, Xilan is eager to see what he could accomplish in the world. Right now he wishes to become a Hero and one day return home to show his family and make them proud.

Other

Underneath his shirt, Xilan wears an amulet of an ornate silver wolf tooth, a memento he got from his mother. His twin sister wears a similar amulet which she got from their father.

Name
Vincent Grayhide

Appearance

Vincent is a 6'1" tall anthro wolf. He has a thick natural hide and developed strong arms from the exhausting engineering work (heavy machineries). He is covered in gray fur mostly, his hair and chin scruff being gray also. His eyes are colored light blue, but somewhat un-noticeable from under his frowned brow and tall forehead. His snout is a medium sized one, with a big black nose and a black mole on the left side of his muzzle. His hair is short and pulled backwards in a spiky blast-back. Although he stands tall, his thick hide forces him to slouch a tad.

Race
Anthro, Gray Wolf

Age
23, 5 years spent at the academy

Gender
Male

Class
Engineer

Role
OffensiveSupport

Skills
Vincent is a creative, brilliant engineer, being able to create many machineries on the spot using his constant supplies of components, fully understanding of mechanics and applied physics. Vincent is also a good doodler, a skill achieved from his extensive blue-printing; he is a fast learner and has a quick, intuitive intelligence. He crafts his own bullets for his weapons, since his weapons are custom made.

Expertise
Vincent is most appreciated for his deep understandings of the physical universe, being a Senior Student Master in Applied Physics and Engineering. He is also very informed and shows great interest and excellent grades in universal history. He also shows great potential regarding Military Tactics and Logistics as a consequence of studying history, but no real interest in the subject.

Alignment
Chaotic Neutral
Vincent shows neutrality, because he believes that there is no real ultimate good and evil, but reasons and motives. He can be very kind and generous at times, but can also be cold an harsh; he personally prefers to be the latter. His decisions are rather unpredictable, though he is a reliable person in general. He shows nonchalance and coldness in most decisions and actions, considering that any moralistic influence upon a decision, wether "good" or "bad", will severely affect a decision in such a way it may alter the success rate.

Personality

Vincent is generally a cold wolf, who loves to use sarcasm and ironic remarks; he doesn't incite any kind of violence, as he prefers to stay out of conflicts. His general coldness makes him a difficult person to befriend, also due to his general "I hate everything" attitude. The extent of this attitude will many times make him quote repeatedly "I hate this", "I hate that", "I hate etc.". He mostly sees everyone equally useless, but he thinks the same about himself, so he doesn't discriminate anyone.

In contrast, he is a silent type, keeping most of his thoughts to himself; if someone asks nicely, he doesn't reveal his thoughts. If he's asked twice, maybe he will reveal his thoughts. Vincent appreciates a person with good wits and intelligence, especially if his remarks are outwitted or if one understands the subtlety of his hidden insult. If his remarks are outwitted in a friendly, yet, competitive manner, it is a huge plus for Vincent's appreciation for the respective person. He has a slight problem with remembering complicated namesÉ or maybe it's an intentional inside joke of his.

Vincent is indeed a joker, he especially loves to taunt people with subtle remarks and aim for more intimate spots (e.g. Vincent loves to taunt Arianna's prudeness). Although it may seem he takes most situations lightly and in a dark comical manner, he does so in order to belittle the actual gravity of a situation, in order to contemplate on the best decision.

Bio
Vincent's origins are unknown, what is known is that he was abandoned at the staircases of a rich High Elven family. The orphan wolf cub was taken in by the relatively young family and raised him like their own child: in a restrictive, disciplined ambient. They developed his native creative and engineering talents from his younger ages, but kept his progress under a strict observation, with professors tutoring him. He adapted the coldness and sarcastic attitude from his adoptive parents, which also made him to not really care about them too emotionally. He greatly respects them for accepting to raise him, but nothing more; he didn't really have many friends, because the rest of the children were elves and gave the wolf cub sideways looks.

The wolf quickly started to enjoy his talent of creating diverse machineries and blue-printing his ideas down. His teenager years were ravaged by many internal questions of his origins and heritageÉ a nobleman instinctive reaction, as his parents noticed; they concluded that Vincent was clearly of noble descent, due to his interest of his own origins, general disciplined attitude, straight back and a superior view over matters. He had a few short curious adventures with other elven girls; a thing that didn't really please the two families in question.

Once reached 18, the elven family decided that it's best that Vincent starts the search of his originsÉ a formal way of kicking him out the house. But Vincent felt that he didn't know enough about engineering and about the whole world itself; with the money he was given by his parents, he quickly joined the Avalon Academy, hearing that it was a very good school for just about everything. But it also served military purposes, as the first two years were a boot camp for the mature wolf. He was quickly adored by the crafts professor, the ever enthusiastic Balnir, he made really good historical arguments and debates with the lion history professor Henry, secretly appreciated by professor BernadotteÉ but Vincent's ultimate mentor and fatherly figure was the physics professor Gordon Whiskerman. They grew very fond of each other, spending many restless nights trying to rebuild lost anthro machinery, repair some school issues, scribble and draw all sorts of crazy ideas and work with cogs, bolts and steam.

Vincent didn't really make many friends among studentsÉ he didn't really have friends at all, the only persons he could have a decent conversation with are Xilan, the elf mage Vincent considers an annoying nuisance of a half-smart buddy. There's also Arianna, the other human mage in their little trio, who Vincent just loves to taunt and make naughty references near her, knowing of her rather prude attitude; but beyond this
game of his, if there's someone he can have an insightful conversation with, it is her.

After 5 years of extended research and studies at the academy, Vincent feels ready to go out in the world and accomplish the dream he's been cooking for the last 10 years: go to freedom island and start a workshop, become a famous engineer and ultimately, find his long lost parents.

Other
At heart, he is a hopeful orphan that judges the world to be overrated and has never really felt the true warmth and protective sight of a good mother, or a caring person at all; he clearly misses that.
Some of his hidden traits may be unleashed with either achieving a good friendship or a steady relationship with him.

Name
Arianna Helmshear



Appearance

Arianna stands at 1.67 meters high, her skin being of softly pale due to the many hours she spends indoors. She has a normal if a little skinny constitution not presenting any over voluptuous features. Her crimson red hair is long and sometimes messy, a fact she is often irritated about since she wishes for her hair to look tidy at all times. On her forehead she seems to wear a thin silvery tiara-like jewelry piece with no gemstones. Her face has soft features and more than once it was referred to as being pretty. She has big eyes of a hazel color though in the sunlight they seem to take on a blue-greenish hue.
Race
Human from Eagleblade

Age
20, 8 years spent at the Academy

Gender
Female

Role
Defensive Support

Skills
Arianna is very knowledgeable about just about anything, from Myths to history and anything in between. She also has an artistic side as she likes to paint and design her own clothes....and sometimes the clothes of other. She has a beautiful singing voice though she prefers only to humm songs and melodies rather than actually singing them. She likes to cook....but up to this date all her meals have been less than...edible...

Expertise
Arianna has greatly excelled in all fields of study that focus more on theory than practice, she is a Senior Student Master in Magic, History, Social Studies, Biology, Literature and Arts. In all the other fields she didn't master she has high grades. These excellent results have made Arianna the head of the class in each year of her stay at the Academy.

Alignment

Neutral Good
Arianna is a good person by heart, willing and ready to assist anyone in need...as long as she considers that he/she deserves to be helped. She is rather mistrusting towards strangers but won't form any relevant opinion until she gets to know the person better. All in all she is kind and friendly towards the majority of the world.

Personality

Serious, responsible, hard-working, amazing. Those are some of the more commonly used words that most people would use when referring to Arianna. She has always been fascinated by...well...everything. Whenever she learned something new she felt like she accomplished something, whenever she found herself spending hours at a time on a book she felt at peace, whenever she aced an examination she felt proud of herself. Although some would call her an overachiever, most if not all students found themselves relying on the ever trusty Arianna for a little help here and there with their studies, their homework and so on. Arianna is generally friendly to others and would gladly lend a hand if only to sometimes show off.

While she is the friendly type,there are certain people that get on her nerves, to those people she simply refers to as "oafs". Above all else, Arianna is sicken and disgusted by greed, namely the greed for money. She is not afraid to resort to violence but she dislikes it when it becomes unnecessary and is headed to the extreme. She also has a dislike to obscenities, harsh insults and strong language.

Bio
Arianna was born to a merchant family in Eagleblade city, she had an elder sister. Her father was a vile and corrupt scheming merchant who valued business and profit above all else, her mother was forced to marry him since this man "bought" her from some slave owners from Black-foot Port in the kingdom of Mistraven. Arianna's childhood was spent hiding in the attic with her sister while her mother was often beaten and taken advantage of by her father and sometimes even by some other people, "it's business" her father would say. Her mother did her best to keep the vile man she married away from her two daughters, as a result she spent little to no time with them, forcing Arianna's elder sister to take on the role of mother figure and be strong for the both of them. It was her who taught Arianna how to read and write, the various books around the attic being the only escape they had from the cruel word. Things went from bad to worse when Arianna's older sister turned 18, her father had arranged for her to marry some business partner of his which was well over the age of 40. Arianna's mother begged and pleaded but the only response she got was yet another slap across the face.

The 12 year old Arianna would never find out what became of her sister, for in that night her mother arranged for her little girl to escape the city. Arianna's mother arranged for some time now for an old friend of hers to come by in the city during midnight, disguised as a simple caravan owner and safely smuggle Arianna, her mother and sister as far away from the city as possible. In the end Arianna was the only one who left as her mother decided to stay behind and take care of her other daughter but refused to let Arianna suffer another day under those conditions. With a teary goodbye and a small silvery tiara as a memento, her mother returned in the house as the caravan marched away from the city. Luck was not on the little girl's side however, as the Caravan was attacked by bandits while trying to cross the border from Eagleblade to Lioncross. The Bandits killed the man and then tore the caravan apart in hopes of finding profit but the only thing they found was a scared little girl crying under some dirty rags.

In that moment it seemed like the end but in the next moment when Arianna opened her eyes she saw how the bandits were felled one after the other by a mysterious man in an ornate plate armor wielding an imposing great-sword. Some hours later, Arianna found herself carried in the arms of her rescuer, a tall Human with long black hair tied behind his back and with a short beard. This man comforted her telling her that everything will be alright and that she is going in a safe place now. Arianna fell asleep while the man carried her and she hasn't seen him since but she will always remember his voice. Some time later the young girl found herself in her new home, the Hero Academy. She couldn't remember how she got there but the professors there helped her back and took care of her for one year, after that year Arianna decided to stay at the Academy and join in the studies. At first the professors were reluctant as they never had such a young candidate before but in the end they let themselves convinced.

Ariana studied at the Academy for the next 7 years since. Developing a knack for magic and learning as much as she could possibly can much to the amazement of her professors who have yet to seen such a hard-working and eager student before. In each of the years she spent study Arianna was named the head of the class and gladly bore all
responsibilities that came with it. She made a few friends but most would eventually leave as Heroes or Wall Guards while she stood behind to pursue her studies as she didn't consider herself ready to venture into the world. While generally friendly, people had problems talking to Arianna, probably because they felt a little intimidated by the little overachieving girl, regardless of the reason she made very few friends in her late teen years. She did befriend 2 particular sorts whom she considers to be rather interesting. One of them is the Elven mage Xilan, whom is usually the author of small pranks and jokes to her address.... which Arianna usually repays by a whack over the head with her staff. She considers the Elf to be an amusing company and sometimes the needed comical relief (or punching bag) against stress. The second friend of their trio would be Vincent, the gray wolf Anthro. Vincent is usually the one who makes more...personal and inappropriate jokes as he seems to revel in teasing Arianna's prude attitude. In spite of all the "nasty" things, Vincent has often proved to be a very clever sort and Arianna had a number of insightful conversations with him, she even came to calling him Vince or Vinny, nicknames that Vincent absolutely loathes and part of the reason why Arianna still uses them.

After a long 8 years of study and training at the Academy, Arianna finally fells ready to embark into the open world and see what the future holds.

Other
While she is familiar with all the "protocols" and everything that a romance implies she has never experienced it first hand. First in theory, last in practice.

Name
Elika Shadowalker



Appearance

1.70 m tall. Pale skin typical for a Dark Elf. Soft facial features. Slightly dark red eyes which glow in the dark. Very long silvery hair which she claims to have never been cut since she was 8. She usually wears her hair in a long ponytail which reaches just a few inches above her ankles. She presents an attractive build with a slim waist, voluptuous bosom and long legs. She has a complex tattoo of a magical pentagram filled with runes which covers the whole of her back.

Race
Dark Elf

Age
21

Gender
Female

Class
Warlock

Role
Anti-Support



Skills
Elika is a born artist, drawing, painting, sculpting, playing various musical instruments, she is skilled in all of those claiming that those are mandatory skills for a noble lady. She is also quite passionate about literature, enjoying to read various stories and tales as well as writing her own.

Expertise
As the only child in a highborn family of Dark Elves, Elika was sent into apprenticeship since she was 8. She excelled at wielding dark magic and in time managed to surpass her rivals and earn the personal tutelage of a popular Warlock at the age of 16. Since then her powers have continued to grow.

Alignment

Chaotic Neutral
Elika does not believe nor does she see the use in such terms as 'right' or 'wrong' considering that "what is right for some is wrong for others and viceversa". She would often take the way which she deems the most efficient for her in any particular situation, showing little regard to the laws of man and giving heed only to the old traditions of her Warlock sect.

Personality

As a highborn young lady of the Dark Elves, Elika was raised in a house made of strict discipline. Her days were filled with tutoring on the arts a noble lady should learn, her free time was spent perfecting her manners and speech, her nights spent in study of the fine literature of the surface as well as history and lore. She was always the sort who would often get what she wanted, one way or another. Even at a young age she had people wrapped around her little finger, with just a few soft words and batting her eyelashes she could even charm a beggar of his last coin. Growing up, Elika became a manipulative and curious sort of woman, she knows what she wants and has no problem stepping over someone to get it. She is very fascinated by the tales of the surface world, her aim being to find a way to forever leave her home and travel the world.

Bio
Elika is the only child to a noble family of Dark Elves from the underground city of Tor'shun. Her strict education and tutoring started almost as soon as she could walk and talk, her parents raising her to become a 'perfect' example of a noble lady. She quickly learned all that her parents and personal tutors had to teach, her life being virtually void of a childhood, knowing nothing else she rarely if ever had any friends or socialized with children her age. At the age of 8 she was sent into apprenticeship at a local school for girls, where she learned how to work dark magic. Though there were many girls who would have been her friends, Elika saw them more as rivals and soon enough managed to manipulate them against each other, quickly gaining the upper hand and surpassing everyone in her class earning herself a place under the tutelage of a popular Warlock and breaking contact with her parents. This Warlock is lady Cellen, a daughter to one of the 5 Magisters. Lady Cellen was a great mentor to Elika, teaching her the finer arts of Dark Magic, especially how to disrupt and break other enchantments. Elika even learned a few powerful, though rather risky, rituals which quickly caught the eye of many Warlocks. Elika was an apprentice to lady Cellen for 5 years and feels as though her time for becoming an official Warlock is drawing close.

Other
She may seem cold and antisocial but sometimes she will be genuinely friendly without a hidden motive.

Name
Bolvar Bearmouth



Appearance



2.11 m. tall. His green skin has adopted a dark hue due to his age. Strong facial features typical for any Orc although most of the times his face is hidden by his headgear. A strong and buffed constitution though not as muscular as an average Orc. When removing his headgear one could see that he has longish hair tied into a short ponytail and pair of bushy sideburns, all gray showing his age. His eyes are small and of a dark brown color.

Race
Big-Mouth Orc

Age
67

Gender
Male

Class
Shaman

Role
Hybrid
(Dps+Support)


Skills
Bolvar is a skilled brewer, capable of crafting any potion or salve from the most base of ingredients given enough time. In spite of his age, he is very combat efficient and he even displays a knack for tactics before and in the middle of fighting. Most of all, Bolvar is a wise Orc and always seems ready to listen and give advice to any sort of problem with an open mind.

Expertise
Like all Shamans, Bolvar taught himself the arts and developed his magic receiving only the briefest of advice and tutelage from an older Shaman. He has spent his youth as a would-be-warrior becoming quite proficient with a variety of weapons while in his prme he was as a proficient Shaman of his clan and eventually took the place of his mentor. One may underestimate him for being an 'old Orc' but few know that with age Bolvar only became stronger and wiser.

Alignment

Pure Neutral
Right and wrong, order and chaos. Bolvar keeps an equal view to all those. He has an open mind and can easily understand the choices of others in certain situations. Most of the time he would prefer to walk the middle path or carefully balance out his options before making a choice, he of all seeming to understand best the consequences of one's actions.

Personality

In his youth, Bolvar was a temperamental sort as are most Orcs of the "Big-Mouth" breed. With age, comes knowledge and so Bolvar became wiser as he became older. In the autumn of his life, Bolvar is calm and calculated, being considered to be the wisest of Orcs among his clan and earning the respect of even the fiercest of Orc warriors. Considering himself to be akin to a parent to his clan, he is always ready to help his 'children' grow and learn, always seeming to have the right advice for any problem.

Bio
As a young Orc, Bolvar wanted to become a mighty warrior of his clan like most Orcs of his breed. To his dismay he soon discovered that he was born with an affinity to the Spirit Realm as he had a vision of one of the clan's ancestors talking to him. He utterly refused to undergo the teachings and meditations of a Shaman claiming that his is a warrior's destiny. He stubbornly pursued his combat training, making his body stronger and learning how to properly use a weapon, shrugging off the advices of one of the clan's shamans. At the age of 18, Bolvar spent little to no time in learning the ways of a Shaman being able only to briefly tap into the Spirit Realm and work the most minor of magics. It was at this age that he was given a vision from his grandfather which said that he was sorely disappointed in Bolvar and his foolish intend of ignoring his true calling. Reluctantly, Bolvar started to spend more time meditating and practicing his magic. In 10 years, Bolvar managed to become a proper Shaman and discovered that he actually felt at peace with himself, accepting his role. At the age of 30, Bolvar was a completely different man and gladly took his mentor's mantle when this one passed on to their ancestors. In time, Bolvar became the elder of his clan and through his life he has gathered much knowledge and wisdom, earning the respect of every Orc from his clan and even from others.

Other
Bolvar is quite combat harden in spite of his age and appearance, one shouldn't underestimate him.

He does not talk much though when asked a question or for advice he will answer to the best of his abilities.

Name
Dorian Greenborn


Appearance

1.86 m tall. Slightly tanned skin due to his many hours spent outdoors in the sunlight. Golden eyes which seem to glow when under the sun. Blonde hair which is worked in a large number of thin dreadlocks which reach just below his jawline, a few his dreadlocks are decorated with small gold or silver rings. He has an athletic build, slim yet very muscular giving an agile appearance.

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Race
Elf

Age
24

Gender
Male

Class
Druid

Role
Hybrid
(Dps+Support+Heal)


Skills
Dorian is a highly skilled acrobat, his agile constitution allowing him to perform many acrobatic maneuvers on and off combat. He is also capable of surviving in the wilds with literary nothing other than his clothes and whatever he can find in the environment. He is good in playing the harp and he also seems to like animals and in turn most animals also seem more-or-less fond of him.

Expertise
Dorian was a neophyte at the capital city of the Elves when he was captured by a band of Smareekan sea-raiders. His prolonged capture made him develop his Druid magic on his own as well as learn a new and exotic fighting style with the sword from pure observation of his Smareekan captures training. A the age of 14, Dorian managed to escape and resumed his formal Druid training while still honing his new exotic combat capabilities.

Alignment

Neutral Good
Dorian is the sort who would prefer to only resort to violence when there is absolutely no other choice. He believes that there should be a balance in all things, especially between good and evil although he clearly leans more towards 'good'. While not really understanding the 'use' of laws, he does follow some of them as a sign of respect towards society knowing that breaking a law will eventually result into violence.

Personality

Dorian is a friendly and energetic sort of Elf. He is the kind of man who could be capable of befriending his worst rival as he did with one of the Smareekan sea-raiders that captured him and eventually taught him how to properly fight with a sword. He always seems to adopt a calm and relaxed demeanor, never really seeming to grasp the severity of a situation although he might understand it completely.

Bio
As a little child, Dorian could be found playing in the garden of his family for the most hours of the day, going indoors only when he needed to sleep or eat and sometimes he would even fall asleep outside under the clear night's sky. It was evident that he had an attachment to nature and the wilderness which is why he was made a neophyte and sent under the tutelage of a Druid in the capital city of the Elves. When Dorian was 10, his mentor sent him on a trial of sorts along the Western edges of the Elf lands, close to the coast, what none of them ever suspected was that a band of Smareekan sea-raiders were docking there and managed to capture Dorian as a slave. In his years of captivity Dorian observed the new and strange fighting style his captors were using during training and eventually managed to actually befriend one of them and learn from him. At the age of 14, Dorian and his new Smareekan teacher orchestrated an escape, defeating or killing the other captors and returning back to the Western Coast of Avalon where Dorian said his goodbyes and returned home to resume his Druid training and teaching. His family and his Druid mentor were overjoyed to see him come back and could scarcely believe the wild tales he told them as well as his ..exotic.. new style. Dorian adopted an appearance which seems to be a mix between Elven and Smareekan cultures, he continued his training as a Druid while also continuing to train in his new fighting style.

Other
Dorian is very friendly and open to anyone, some may say TOO open.

He is very spiritual about nature and the Elven Goddess Sylvana.

He NEVER EVER wears any footwear as he claims that he must always remain in contact with the environment

Name
Alexandra Hawke
(most people call her 'Alex')

Appearance


Standing at 1.82 m. tall, she towers over most people. Her skin has a healthy look to it, not too pale but not very tanned either. Dark green eyes. Mature yet feminine facial features. Long light-brown hair which she often ties in a ponytail for efficiency during training. An athletic and well kept constitution.

Race
Human of Lioncross

Age
23, 4 years spent at the Academy

Gender
Female

Class
Paladin

Role
Full Tank


Skills
In spite of her appearance, Alex is a true powerhouse and displayed this several times during Combat Training when she overpowered several of her colleagues. She also has a sense of humor, can cook rather well and is a pretty good tactician. Quite the tomb-boyish kind of girl, she also likes to participate in activities one would most often see dominated by the male population, such as arm-wrestling, spars, outdoor games and friendly competitions.

Expertise
Alex was a freshly promoted Knight of the Paladin Order when she first arrived at the Academy and has achieved much in her 4 years spent here, becoming a Senior Student Master in Combat Training and Tactics while excelling slightly above the avreage in all other fields, even Magical Theories and Practice.

Alignment

Lawful Good
Alex is a woman with a strong belief in the good of the world and the good in others. Her strong belief and will in the powers of light and justice give her an unshakable resolve to do what is right.

Personality

Alex is very alike to a protagonist in a fairy tale, a hero with a heart of gold, a strong sense of honor and justice and always ready to help those in need. Although she joined the Heroes of Avalon, at heart she is still a knight and keeps close to her vows reciting them sometimes at night along with her prayers so she will not waver in her conviction " I am a Knight. As a knight I will be kind to the weak. I will be brave against the strong. I will fight all whom do wrong. I will fight for those who cannot. I will help those who call for my aid. I will be true to my friends and comrades. I will be faithful in love. This I swear under the eyes of my lords and king and under the gazes of all Gods." Apart from her 'goody' side, most people would refer to her as simply 'one of the guys' as she seems to get along rather well with her male colleagues.

Bio
Alex grew up in the capital city of New Lionbane in the central human kingdom. Her parents were simple, pious folk which taught her well and surrounded their little girl with lost of love. The happy and quiet childhood did not last long as one day her father was murdered when he tried to stop a robber who had broken in her house. This incident was more devastating for her mother who had fallen in a deep depression from which she would never recover. Finding herself no longer fit to raise a child, her mother decided to send Alexandra to live with her grandfather, an old and sickly man who could barely take care of himself. One would believe that such a harsh childhood would drive a little girl to go sour and bitter on the world, yet this had the opposite effect on Alexandra. She faced the hard truth and admitted that there is indeed much injustice and misery in the world but where others may fall and sink in the darkness she decided to become a beacon that would light the way and cast out the shadows. Her teen years were not easy as she ended up taking care of her sick grandfather and her depressive mother until both of them died of fever one winter, left without a home she sought shelter in the great cathedral of New Lionbane and one night, after an eerie dream, she joined the Paladin Order as an eager young squire. It was not easy for her, being of common birth and the fact that there were seldom women among the order and she understood why, being a squire was no easy life. Her days were filled with rough training, drill exercises, tasteless meals and the occasional bullying of other more 'non-dedicated' squires. In spite of all she overcame all challenges and eventually was knighted becoming an official Paladin and a Knight of New Lionbane. During her years as a squire there were no shortage of tales about the famous Heroes of Avalon, which inspired her and drove her to joining the Academy a mere week after being knighted.

Other
Alexandra has a deep, almost zealous faith in the Highfather. That being said, her beliefs and conviction do not 'blind' her.

Her moral compass is pretty narrow, seeing the world mostly in a 'black or white' aspect with a few seldom shades of grey.

Name
Forgan Nalduur
aka "The Black Hammer"


Appearance


Reaching about 1.03 m. height. A rough battered skin with a very slight shade of stone grey. Small, narrow jet black eyes. An average big nose for a Dwraf and some strong facial features. Brown hair cut short and a long bushy beard made into 6 braids hanging over his belly and reaching just above his waist-line, his long mustache is decorated with 2 small gold rings and all of his 6 beard braids with thicker and wider rings made of iron. He has an average constitution for a Dwarf, with short muscular arms and legs and a slightly plump belly.

Race
Dwarf

Age
47

Gender
Male

Class
Runesmith

Role
Balanced Def. and Of.Support


Skills
Forgan is a man of the world, showing quite the knack for business and banter almost guaranteeing a favorable trade(for him) by different means. He is also quite a skilled gambler, knowing how to play (and cheat) most games of chance. Needless to say he also knows his way around a forge tough he would rather keep the fact that he is a Runesmith to himself.

Expertise
Before his exile, Forgan was quite the upstart Runesmith, his skills being sure to someday bringing him the praise of many people. However that would have to remain a lost dream after being exiled from his home although the years spent in exile made him a tough fighter and a rather skilled business man.

Alignment

Chaotic Neutral
"Good, bad, order, chaos. Bah! Who gives' a sod 'bout that?! Just pay me an' tell whose skull ya want bashed !"

Personality

Sarcastic, morally questionable, greedy, besotted(quite often) and with a temper, those would be the right words when describing Forgan as a person. Some say he became like this due to his exile, others claim that he was always like that, Forgan doesn't care for what people think of him nor does he pay any mind to what they talk, let them think what they want. Everyone in still world survives in their own way and he is not exception.

Bio
Forgan used to be the son of a popular Runesmith of Hephonsgate, as a child he would look with admiration to his father and was overjoyed when he was taught the fine art of working runes into weapons and armor. As a grown man, Forgan started to make a name for himself as a craftsman hoping to one day follow in his father's footsteps and become a prestigious Runesmith under the service of King Hammerson, however, his dreams and admiration shattered when his father was exposed as a traitor working for a small band of Dark Elven spies. His father was sentenced to death along with the Dark Elves and Forgan started to turn sour, picking up heavy drinking and causing trouble very often inside the city. One day, Forgan started a bar-fight while in a drunken rage, hurting many patrons and accidentally killing a highborn Dwarven lord. During his trial, King Hammerson allowed Forgan to choose his sentence as a token of respect for his father's past services. He would either be sent to work in the Deep Mines for 15 years, be locked in the Magma Dungeons for 30 years or be sent into exile. There was no way Forgan was going to spend even 1 year in the Deep Mines and the Magma Dungeons are basically a death sentence, so he choose exile without even considering the other choices. He left, leaving everything save for a few personal belongings and was branded "The Black Hammer", a mark of shame and dishonor among Dwarves but a rather fancy title for a mercenary. He spent the last 21 years traveling all around Avalon as a sell-sword and earned himself quite the notorious reputation.

Other

Forgan can be hard to trust but he IS trustworthy.

Although he wouldn't admit it, he misses his Dwarven home, reason why he would often be found in taverns and inns around the snowy Dwarven territory just outside the main kingdom.

Name
Melissa Sunborn
known as the "Lady of Light"

Appearance


A young girl of 1.53 m. Soft and child-like facial feature though her makeup will usually give her a more mature look. Soft pale skin. Long and elegantly stylized burgundy hair. Large pale green eyes. A petite constitution.

Race
Human
(Lioncross?)

Age
18

Gender
Female

Class
Priest

Role
Full Healer


Skills
Since she was kept away from the outside world for most of her life and had people do everything for her, Melissa hardly developed any skills of her own save for her amazing singing voice.

Expertise
Melissa has been kept hidden from the public most of the time, making occasional appearances as the "Lady of Light" to renew the people's faith as such most citizens of all 5 Human Kingdoms know of her and some may even venerate her akin to a saint. Since she is used to aid the Holy Inquisition, her skills in using holy magic are over-the-top for someone so young and her uncanny ability to 'sense evil' and her occasional premonitions are a great asset for the order.

Alignment

Lawful Good
Melissa knows to little of the outside world to form a more-or-less accurate opinion of the population or a gain a clear grasp on the definition of 'morality'. Generally she believes that as long as she behaves and keeps doing good, everything will be alright.

Personality

Passive, shy and antisocial. What could one expect from a young lady that has been kept away from the 'real world' form most of her life? Melissa only knows her place, the rules of the Holy Inquisition and the make-believe safety it provides. She never had any real friends, the only people she talked with being a few of the servants, the occasional Inquisitor which only switched a few words now and then with her and pretty much no one else.

Bio
Melissa Sunborn was an orphan girl living in the slums of a small town in the central Human kingdom of Lioncross. She never knew her parents as she was raised by a distant relative until she was 4, by the time this relative met an untimely death and Melissa ended up in the streets. Even at such a fragile age she started to develop the use of holy magic as she would occasionally use her gifts to heal and cure sick and hurt homeless people and vagabond animals. It was by pure chance that an agent of the Holy Inquisition was passing by the town when he noticed a little girl covered in rags and dirt working actual healing magic. This Inquisitor promptly took Melissa off the streets and brought her all the way to the Holy Inquisition Headquarters in the capital of New Lionbane. The rest of the Inquisitors were awe-struck by what this shrimp of a girl could do, as she grew so did her powers and in time she displayed the uncanny ability to detect disturbances and forces of dark even have premonitory dreams. Knowing that someone with such powers would become an invaluable asset, the Chief Inquisitor made her new home in the Headquarters, giving her fine meals, exquisite clothes, fine comfort and even a number of servants in exchange for her cooperation. Little did Melissa know that all this luxury and her new home were little more than a glorified prison as she was seldom allowed to leave her quarters and even when she did she was only permitted to walk the courtyard of the Inquisition Headquarters and with an assigned guard at all times. Her existence was not kept a secret from the public, the Inquisition presenting her as the 'Lady of Light', a godsend woman with miraculous powers that will aid the Inquisition in keeping the Human Kingdoms safe, eradicating any evil threats..... and expanding their supremacy among the general populace.

Other

Melissa knows little of the world outside though she years to one day be able to explore it as much as she pleases.

When showing herself to the public, she wears a golden mask.

Name
Xylvannas Claidenhimth

Appearance
Xylvannas is a tiny 1.65 m tall anthro red vixen. Her facial features are soft and gentle, her big eyes are of a dark walnut and possesses a small nose, a rather pretty lass by all standards. Her body has got tasty features for her size, although her tail is fairly shorter compared to her kin. Her hair is long, wavy, dark brown that reaches somewhere over her chest. While she doesn't possess an obvious muscle mass, her body is surprisingly strong and fibrous, not to mention eerily flexible.

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Race
Anthro, Red Fox


Age
22, 3 years spent at the academy


Gender
Female


Class
Rogue


Role
Full DPS


Skills
Xylvannas is a renown acrobat, with such a flexibility that she can cram herself into a small box. She can roughly draw, a skill she learnt from the times spent with Vincent, which apparently, is a good drawing tutor (see Xilan's CS). During her rangings with her recon squad, Xylvannas also picked up skill with playing the anthro lute known as "Guitar". Her skill with cooking can beat some of the land's master chefs, but her real interest is in her ability to merge with the shadows.


Expertise
Xylvannas is a very calculated fighter, using her dexterity and flexibility to deliver staggering blows in weak points (such as the greaves of an armor, the joints, she is also known to aim very precisely at the narrow visor of an armor AND succeed. Although she is a feisty opponent, her natural talent is to sneak and remain undetected; helped by her small, flexible constitution and short tail, Xylvannas is able to crawl through tiny gaps, infiltrate and exfiltrate leaving no trace behind and remain generally invisible. She is also very good with Engineering class and showed an interesting knack at healing herbs.


Alignment
Neutral Good
Xylvannas is a spunky being at heart, trying her best to have a blast with everything she does. Although she's been the subject of many jokes due to her stature, she's always returned them with a cheeky sting; she always avoids a conflict if she can, preferring to find a more diplomatic or "stealthy" approach. If all else fails, she is able to use some... special persuasion techniques.


Personality
A fun little fox with a very lively attitude, but she tries not to outburst with this way of life; she knows how people can look at you if you're too gleeful. While she's all spunky and cheeky, she is very serious with her works, so serious that she fears the day when she will have to go into a full-contact fight she'd might loose her temper. Xylvannas is very careful with her look, as she does not want to have one of those bad hair days while sneaking about. Open and talkative, she can be a really good buddy, or a shoulder to cry on, but only if she's in the mood, as this little fox sometimes turns out to be an egoistic being. An egoism that slowly turns into an egocentric complexity. Also, she loves to flirt with the males she deems to be "good-looking".


Bio
Xylvannas was born on a trading caravan her parents had, starting the life of a nomadic anthro family. With nothing but their large caravan and bed rolls and tents to call home, the little girl was taught by her parents that she must always be very careful of her possessions and whatever little she has, she must value it like the eyes in her head. She was also taught that most races are egoistic and care only for themselves, the reason why they must travel around and sleep in a caravan and not in the comfort of a house; that and also because the anthro kind was once a menace to the rest of the races due to their technological advantage. With that in mind, Xylvannas was always careful around everybody else, but still kept a very cheerful attitude, something that uplifted her parents' mood. From this young age, her parents noted her ability to crawl just about everywhere and put her legs over her head with ease.

The lass soon learnt the art of trade, something that wasn't to her liking, but a necessary thing if she wanted coins in her pockets. Didn't take much 'till she learnt that men seem to like her presence, developing a tasteful body at 15 years and on. Her parents warned her about this game of hers, but curiosity and her parents' warning made her even more curious, leading to some... events. The more her parents argued with her about her attitude, the more she'd sneak out at nights and be courted by the young men in the local town.

But her fun life ended when a massive bandit raid caught them in the fire too, murdering her parents and taking away the caravan and it's goods; trying her best to elude and evade the bandits, in the end, it took a mysterious anthro knight to save her from the murderous thugs. After he promptly refused Xylvannas' flirts, the knight told the vixen that she should consider joining their ranks, as, he has never seen before her sneaking talents. Accepting to join the men on their journey back to the Academy, the little fox always wondered how it is to study at such a prestigious place; in the end, it was a lot of fun for her. Taken in by the combat masters and the rogue trainers, Xylvannas excelled and showed a great potential to become a successful recon operator, or maybe even more. While she was friendly with her class, there was this one anthro she noticed, namely Vincent; there was something different about this wolf, she just couldn't gather her strength and go to talk to him like she'd talk with the rest of the boys in the class, but somehow managed to communicate with him briefly. But soon enough, she was already raised to the rank of Junior hero and sent away for scouting, leaving Vincent behind with a gift and some... sweet memories.


Other
Hates fish.

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INVENTORY

CURRENCY = 324 Gold

Apprentice Robes(Xilan)
Apprentice's Staff(Xilan)
Mana-Forged Staff(Arianna)
Vanguard Helm(Alexandra)
Lady-Knight Armor(Alexandra)
Lady-Knight Leg-guards(Alexandra)
Lady-Knight Boots(Alexandra)
Lady-Knight Gauntlets(Alexandra)
Knight's Longsword(Alexandra)
Dark Brown Cargo Pants(Vincent)
Hard Leather Boots(Vincent)
Reinforced Leather Gloves(Vincent)
Heavy Leather Duster(Vincent)

XILAN

Common Shirt (Equipped) - A simple white linen shirt. Commonly worn by the majority of people who can't afford anything better.

Gloves (Equipped) - A simple pair of fingerless brown cloth gloves. Provides mild protection to the palm.

Boots (Equipped) - A simple pair of light leather boots reaching halfway to the knee. This pair provides comfort but otherwise is nothing special.

Apprentice Belt (Equipped) - A simple brown leather belt with an ornate silver buckle and a number of small satchels for various small items. Commonly worn by novice students of the magical arts allowing them to carry their small reagents and potion vials safely.

Spell Tome - The "Tome of Arcane Spells and Theories" is a standard must-have book for any mage who wishes to gain a better grip over their Arcane magic, or who simply seem to always forget how to cast their spells.

Silvertooth Family Necklace (SPECIAL ; Equipped) - The necklace worn by members of the Silvertooth family, passed down from generation to generation. An ornate wolf tooth made of silver hanging from a simple yet very strong silver chain.

Wooden Flute - A simple blowing musical instrument made of wood with a few carvings of dancing Satyrs.

Marsh Talisman - A simple tribal talisman composed of feathers and small pointy teeth tied together with a thin leather string. Tales speak of these talismans being fashioned by the Lizardmen tribes, said to allow the wearer an easier passage through harsh terrains, marshes and murky grounds especially. Weather or not the tales are true, sometimes one could see groups of hunters bearing similar talismans before going to hunt for Swamp Trolls.

Spellcaster Robes (Equipped) - Standard issue robes worn by the Heroes of Avalon Spellcaster units. Made of a dark blue material light for wear, with an open lowerpiece. The edges of the lowerpiece and the sleeves are trimmed with small red flames. The chest area is decorated with a few small golden embroideries of arcane symbols. This version comes with a pair of small iron shoulder-guards with the crest of the Heroes of Avalon on them.

Spellcaster Trousers (Equipped) - Standard issue cloth trousers worn by the Heroes of Avalon Spellcaster units. Made of black silk, these trousers provide comfort and mobility. The outer sides of the legs are decorated with golden arcane symbols matching the embroidery on the robes.

Spellcaster Cloak (Equipped) - Standard issue wavy cloak worn by the Heroes of Avalon Spellcaster units. Made of the same dark blue material like the robes, this cloak is worn around the shoulders underneath the iron shoulder-guards of the robe and reach just a few inches above the wearer's toes. It has an allround thin golden trim and the crest of the Heroes of Avalon, also comes with a large hood which can hide one's identity pretty well when worn.

Mana-Forged Staff (Equipped) - A staff made of metal with black leather bindings around the middle where the wielder would hold it. The upper neck of the staff is decorated with 3 thick golden rings and the head is shaped like a large mystic eye with a small gleaming blue gemstone for the iris. This staff is said to be forged by the smiths of Winterpeak where the magic users enchant the metal while it's still hot and being hammered, said to allow a mage's spells to be cast more easily and without consuming as much energy as normal. Popular among young students of the magical arts even in the city of Skyspike.

VINCENT

Dark Blue Turtleneck Jumper (Equipped) - A simple dark blue shirt with a tight collar around the whole neck. Made of wool and dyed dark blue, this clothing article is comfortable and not bad looking.

Reinforced Leather Trousers (Equipped) - A simple pair of dark brown leather trousers with various extra straps and bindings to make the pair extra durable. This piece has a specially made hole in the rear for a tail.

Reinforced Leather Boots (Equipped) - A simple pair of brown boots made of harden leather and equipped with extra straps and bindings to make the pair extra durable.

Leather Fingerless Gloves (Equipped) - A simple pair of brown fingerless gloves made of leather for better protection. This pair seems to have seen some heavy usage. Are those small spots dried blood stains?

Common Shirt (Equipped) - A simple white linen shirt. Commonly worn by the majority of people who can't afford anything better.

Reinforced Leather Chestpiece (Equipped) - A simple dark brown sleeveless piece of armor made of leather and reinforced with straps and bindings to make it more durable. Designed to be worn over normal clothing.

Hero's Overcoat (Combat-Equipped) - A long and elegant coat with short sleeves and a high collar. The coat is made of a resistant dark blue material with a golden trim and simple brass buttons reaching from the waist to the neck and the crest of the Heroes of Avalon on the back. It also has a number of small inside pockets for extra storage.

Tool Belt (Equipped) - A simple brown leather belt with a simple golden buckle and various small pockets and extra straps and slings for a variety of tools. Commonly worn by craftsmen to better carry all their working tools and materials.

6-Bullet Revolver Pistol (Equipped) - A simple firearm likely crafted by an Anthro Engineer. This pistol uses a revolving barrel to fire a total of 6 custom-made bullets one at a time before it needs reloading. Light and easy to handle though not very effective at extreme range.

Single Bolt-action Rifle + Telescopic Sight (Combat-Equipped) - A long firearm likely crafted by an Anthro Engineer. This rifle can fire larger and stronger bullets than a smaller firearm but requires more time between each shot. The Telescopic Sight allows for a high chance of hitting targets outside the rifle's normal range.

2 Feet Long Leaden Pipe (SPECIAL ; Equipped) - Normally, a pipe is a long cylinder made of copper, brass, or other resistant materials, which has been hollowed to allow water or other fluids to pass through it. This pipe seems to have instead been filled with lead which made it heavier and useless for its designed purpose. It does make for quite a fine skull-bashing, bone-breaking, jaw-splitting and back-wrecking weapon though.

Brass Shotgun (Combat-Equipped) - A medium sized firearm likely crafted by an Anthro Engineer. The firearm presents 2 thick long barrels made of lead and is designed to fire stronger projectiles. While the firepower of this weapon surpasses others, the range is very limited as the projectiles will most likely miss targets at long-range and will require often reloading as it can only fire 2 speicaly designed projectiles at a time.

Marsh Talisman - A simple tribal talisman composed of feathers and small pointy teeth tied together with a thin leather string. Tales speak of these talismans being fashioned by the Lizardmen tribes, said to allow the wearer an easier passage through harsh terrains, marshes and murky grounds especially. Weather or not the tales are true, sometimes one could see groups of hunters bearing similar talismans before going to hunt for Swamp Trolls.

Dusk Blade - A shortsword with a slender blade and made of a light metal with a dark-blue-ish tint. The balde is slightly angled, clearly made for slashing flesh, a long engraving of a black thorny vine decorating the slender blade. The handle is specially crafted to be comfortably gripped with one hand, dark-purple cloth wrapped around it and its pommel and guard decorated with shiny silver studs. The weapon is light and easy to maneuver. When holding it, you have this odd feeling that you are being watched. Must be just your imagination.


ARIANNA

Modified-Spellcaster Robes (Equipped) - Standard issue robes worn by the Heroes of Avalon Spellcaster units. Modified by Arianna to suit her wear. The sleeves have been removed and the robe itself was worked a bit tighter to fit a girl's constitution. The shoulderguards were also reforged to be a size smaller and even less bulky than the male version. The gap of the open lowerpiece was shorten so it would reach just below the wearer's knees.

Spellcaster Stockings (Equipped) - Standard issue leg-wear worn by the Heroes of Avalon Spellcaster units.Modified by Arianna to suit her wear. Instead of trousers, Arianna fashioned herself a pair of long stockings made of the same material as the Spellcaster Trousers. Made of black silk, these stockings provide comfort and mobility. The outer sides of the legs are decorated with golden arcane symbols matching the embroidery on the robes.

Spellcaster Cloak (Equipped) - Standard issue wavy cloak worn by the Heroes of Avalon Spellcaster units. Made of the same dark blue material like the robes, this cloak is worn around the shoulders underneath the iron shoulder-guards of the robe and reach just a few inches above the wearer's toes. It has an allround thin golden trim and the crest of the Heroes of Avalon, also comes with a large hood which can hide one's identity pretty well when worn.

Fingerless Long Gloves (Equipped) - A pair of simple blue light linen gloves covering the whole arm and a small part of the palm. The color and the various white and black ornaments make this clothing article a work of art.

Elegant Shoes (Equipped) - A pair of elegant blue lady's wear shoes. More comfortable than they look and with some simple black ornaments. these shoes will make any lady feel like a highborn noble.

Pink Bow-Tie (Equipped) - A simple and lovely pink bow-tie made of linen destined to be worn around the neck. Although it's nothing special this little clothing article will guarantee to snatch a few complime- ..... ooooh, pretty !

Silver Tiara (SPECIAL ; Equipped) - This piece of jewelery is a small and simplistic version of a princess crown made out of silver with various ornaments but no precious stones although it looks like some may be added later. This piece does not seem to be particularly expensive though looks to be well cared for, perhaps it has a more symbolic value?

Simple Golden Bracelets (Equipped) - A simple pair of large golden rings worn by ladies around their wrists. What more to say? Girls like shiny stuff..

Gryphon Wing Staff (Equipped) - A strong staff made of metal with the top ornament of a large wing wrapped around a pure white crystal. The crystal can shine as bright as torch whenever the user wills it making this staff particularly useful in dark places. This staff is given as a prize to Students at the Heroes Academy who have shown exceptional results during their stay, a mark of great honor and achievement.

Triple-Layered Undergarments (SPECIAL ; Equipped) - A thick, tight and strong set of female undergarments worn by pious ladies who wish to preserve their purity and properly defend themselves against perverted assailants.

Marsh Talisman - A simple tribal talisman composed of feathers and small pointy teeth tied together with a thin leather string. Tales speak of these talismans being fashioned by the Lizardmen tribes, said to allow the wearer an easier passage through harsh terrains, marshes and murky grounds especially. Weather or not the tales are true, sometimes one could see groups of hunters bearing similar talismans before going to hunt for Swamp Trolls.


ELIKA

Dark Apprentice Vestments (Combat-Equipped) - A pair of simple black robes made of silk with a low-cut neck, an open lower-piece and many purple ornaments. It also has an open back to reveal the tattoo all Dark Elves receive. Generally worn by female students of Dark magic claiming that these clothes better help to focus their spells.

Dark Elf Shirt (Equipped) - A simple dark beige linen shirt with a low-cut neck, short sleeves and an open back. Typically worn by a variety of female Dark Elves.

Devious Trousers (Equipped) - A pair of well crafted black linen trousers specially made to be fitting around the leg and with a few revealing cuts in certain areas. This pair of clothing is generally worn by female Dark Elves who wish to send a message to those around, more specifically a dare to try something stupid.

Dark Elf Elegant Shoes (Equipped) - A pair of elegantly made light leather female shoes. Generally worn by Dark Elven females who can afford exquisite things in their lives.

Fingerless Leather Strap Gloves (Equipped) - A pair of long light leather fingerless gloves with a few straps around the forearm. These gloves are generally worn by those who wish to do things themselves and are not afraid to get their hands dirty.

Lariu's Grip (SPECIAL ; Perm-Equipped) - A stylish black leather choker worn around the neck. Decorated with a few tiny silver rings around the lower edge and a silver goat's head ,with tiny emeralds for eyes, as a centerpiece. This vicious accessory is normally worn by those who have some sort of affinity to Larius, the Trickster God. It is said that this piece will make one's magical abilities more potent but in exchange for that the wearer must discard part of their sanity as an offering to Larius.

Blood Offer (Equipped) - A metalic staff dyed red with a sharp bladed top end making it look akin to a spear. This staff is given to Warlocks who finish their apprenticeship. While it can be used as a weapon, the main purpose of the bladed top of the staff is to allow the Warlock to easily draw their own blood so they can use it as fuel for their magic.


Apprentice Belt (Equipped) - A simple brown leather belt with an ornate silver buckle and a number of small satchels for various small items. Commonly worn by novice students of the magical arts allowing them to carry their small reagents and potion vials safely.

BOLVAR


White Wolf Vestments (Equipped) - Simple robes made of the fur and hide of a rare White Dire Wolf said to only live in mountainous areas. Commonly worn by Orc Shamans when they reach a certain age and are considered 'Elders'. This particular piece comes with a shoulder-guard over the left shoulder, made of iron and decorated with uncanny big wolf teeth.

White Wolf Bracers (Equipped) - A pair of simple bracers made of the fur and hide of a rare White Dire Wolf and reinforced with tight leather bindings. The right bracer comes with 3 uncanny big wolf claws covering the knuckles, however in spite of its appearance it would make a poor weapon.

White Wolf Leg-guards (Equipped) - A pair of simple foot-wraps made of the fur and hide of a rare White Dire Wolf and reinforced with tight leather bindings.

White Wolf Mask (SPECIAL ; Equipped) - A headgear made of the fur, hide and skull of a rare White Dire Wolf. The headgear covers the whole head save for the lower jaw giving its user an intimidating appearance. Only Shamans who have proven great wisdom and strength have the right to wear this headgear. It is said that while worn over the face, the wearer will see through the eyes of the wolf and their senses will become as sharp as the beast's.

Spirit Charms (Equipped) - A couple of simple tribal necklaces made of thin leather strings and decorated with various beads, animal teeth, feathers and a tiny iron skull as the centerpiece. Commonly worn by Shamans, said to help them get a better grasp of the Spirit Realm.

Rhokar's Honor (SPECIAL ; Equipped) - A vicious dagger though it can be easily confused for a shortsword due to its size. It has a curved and pointy blade made of steel and decorated with various black tribal runes along the sharp edge. The handle is made of the bone of a large animal and wrapped with leather for a better grip. The guard is decorated with red fur and a small iron skull which seems to display an expression of rage. It is said that the spirit of Rhokar, a famous Orc Warrior, is bound to this weapon and would often come to the aid of its wielder should this one be worthy.

Spirit Cane (Equipped) - A short wooden staff decorated with various charms, beads, teeth and claws of animals. Commonly wielded by Shamans, said to help them get a better grasp of the Spirit Realm. Due to it's size it can also be used as a walking stick.


DORIAN

Exotic Vest (Equipped) - A simple leather sleeveless vest which reaches halfway down the wearer's belly. The leather seems to have some strange embroidery around its short collar and some extra fancy golden embroidery over the shoulder area. Commonly worn by Smareekans who come to visit Avalon for trade.

Druidic Hand-guards (Equipped) - A simple pair of hand-guards which reach up to the wearer's elbow. They seem to be made of bound foliage and reinforced with strong leather. Commonly worn by Druids who claim that the foliage will keep them connected with nature at all times.

Druidic Vestments (Equipped) - A pair of simple dark brown cloth trousers with a light leather kilt over them, reaching midway around the thigh area and 2 long loincloths on the front and back which seem to be made out of bound foliage. The leather kilt is decorated with floral embroidery on the edges. Commonly worn by Druids who prefer this gear over the standard issue robes for better mobility. This particular piece comes with no coverage for the torso.

Exotic Belt (Equipped) - A strong leather sash with many fancy golden decorations and extra straps and loops for various small items. This particular piece comes with an attached side pouch. Commonly worn by Smareekans who come to visit Avalon for trade.

Exotic Cloak (SPECIAL ; Combat-Equipped) - A simple green mantle made wrapped around the wearer's neck and reaching halfway down it's back. The material is fine silk and has a golden floral embroidery on the edge. It looks made for travel and is quite stylish but otherwise is nothing special. Commonly worn by Smareekans who come to visit Avalon for trade.

Exotic Blade (SPECIAL ; Equipped) - An exotic longsword with a thin and slightly curved blade. The blade is made of stainless steel and glistens in the sunlight. The handle is made of fine leather, decorated with gold on the pommel, the guard(of a similar design) is rounded, flat and curved around the handle to cover the wielder's hand. The weapon seems to have specially made to be light and easy to maneuver with 1 hand. Wielded by Smareekan swashbucklers and sailors who prefer a lighter weapon to their signature tridents and scimitars.

ALEXANDRA

Vanguard Armor(Equipped) - Standard issue armor of the Vanguard Hero units. Heavy armor made of steel with a blue-ish tint and a golden trim on the breastplate and shoulder-guards. The left shoulder-guard is distinctly larger to provide extra protection for the shield-arm while the right one is made lighter for easier swings with the sword-arm. Underneath the plated armor one can notice a light grey leather outfit worked to hold the armor together. This piece was extra modified to fit a female frame comfortably.

Vanguard Leg-guards(Equipped) - Standard issue armor of the Vanguard Hero units. Heavy armor made of steelwith a blue-ish tint. The design of the tasset provides protection for the hip, groin and rear area while still allowing free movement. Underneath the plated parts one can notice a pair of light grey leather trousers worked to hold the armor together. This piece was extra modified to fit a female frame comfortably.

Vanguard Gauntlets(Equipped) - Standard issue armor of the Vanguard Hero units. Heavy armor made of steel with a blue-ish tint and a golden trim along the vambrace and elbow-guard. The gauntlet provides protection while the design of the glove allows for a more-or-less deft finger movement. Underneath the plated parts one can notice a light grey leather glove worked to hold the armor together.

Vanguard Greaves(Equipped) - Standard issue armor of the Vanguard Hero units. Heavy armor made of steel with a blue-ish tint and a golden trim along the knee-guards. The greaves provide protection for the whole leg and allow the weaver to have a stable and secure footing even on damaged surfaces. This piece was extra modified to fit a female's foot comfortably.

Knight's Sash (Equipped) - A strong and solid leather belt reinforced with bits of metal and a strong and solid steel buckle in the shape of the Paladin Order crest. This is the standard issue belt given to Paladins and Squires. It has a pair of strong metal loops to the side for attaching items with the appropriate chain. This variant comes with a small purse attached to the rear.

Mail Undershirt (Equipped) - A suit of chain-mail destined to be worn underneath plate armor. It provides protection for the whole torso and the groin area. Commonly worn by those who prefer an extra bit of protection by wearing mail underneath plate armor rather than cloth or leather.
Hero's Shield(Equipped) - A strong and well crafted kite-shield made of steel. The shield is large enough to provide good cover and not hamper mobility. The egdes of the shield seem to have a wide trim with numerous iron studs which give it a reinforced look. On the shield's surface the Heroes of Avalon crest is engraved. The shield is Dwarven made so it is strong and solid.

Hero's Longsword(Equipped) - A strong and well crafted longsword made of steel. The handle is covered in tight black leather for a firm and solid grip, the guard of the blade is made of steel and shaped like a pair of wings with a few small and simple golden decoration. This sword is the standard issue weapon given to Junior Heroes of the order, it is of Dwarven make and as such it is strong, sharp and lighter than it looks.

Holy Tome (SPECIAL ; Combat-Equipped) - A thick tome with the Paladin Order crest on the cover. It comes with a pair of small strong chains which can be attached to the Knight's Sash. This tome contains the incantations for a Paladin's spells as well as brief overview of the Paladin Order, some basic teachings of the Highfather's religion, prayers and the Knight's Oath written on the last page. This tome is given to all Paladins after being knighted and serves as a badge of office and honor.

Highfather's Crucifix (SPECIAL ; Equipped) - A golden crucifix decorated with a tiny spear pointing upwards and 3 tiny pairs of wings sprouting from behind the spear. The amulet hangs on a slim yet solid golden chain. This amulet is commonly worn by the worshipers of the Highfather, claiming that it will help turn the God's gaze on them and give them the strength to overcome any obstacle. This particular piece seems to be well taken care of but one may still notice the sings of time here and there, wonder how old this is?

Marsh Talisman - A simple tribal talisman composed of feathers and small pointy teeth tied together with a thin leather string. Tales speak of these talismans being fashioned by the Lizardmen tribes, said to allow the wearer an easier passage through harsh terrains, marshes and murky grounds especially. Weather or not the tales are true, sometimes one could see groups of hunters bearing similar talismans before going to hunt for Swamp Trolls.


FORGAN

Rune-Forged Armor (Equipped) - A set of armor which seems to be made of a long chain-mail coat covered with iron plates aroud the chest, back, shoulders, thigh area and the lower edges. The plated parts seem to have various engravings of Dwarven runes, purely for decoration. Judging by the size and fit of this armor, it is clearly made by a Dwarf for a Dwarf.

Rune-Forged Gauntlets (Equipped) - A pair of strong iron gauntlets with various engravings of Dwarven runes, purely for decoration. Judging by their size and fit, these gauntlets are clearly made by a Dwarf for a Dwarf.

Rune-Forged Boots (Equipped) - A pair of strong iron boots with various engravings of Dwarven runes, purely for decoration. Judging by their size and fit, these boots are clearly made by a Dwarf for a Dwarf.

Short Cloth Trousers (Equipped) - A simple pair of beige colored cloth trousers. Commonly worn by the majority of people who can't afford anything better. This variant seems to have been specially made to fit a Dwarf.

Rune-Forged Helm (Equipped) - A strong iron helmet with various engravings of Dwarven runes, purely for decoration. Judging by its size and fit, this helm is clearly made by a Dwarf for a Dwarf.

Anvil Smasher (SPECIAL ; Equipped) - A mighty war-hammer with a long handle made to be wielded with both hands. The whole weapon is made of Grey-Iron, a metal which is stronger than steel and far more durable to damage and extensive use but is also slightly heavier. The hammer itself is strong and decorated with various Dwarven runes, purely for decoration and a small red ruby on both faces as the centerpiece. The shaft is simple and void of decorations save for the rear which has a similar design to the hammer. This weapon earned its name by the rumor of it being used to crush the anvil on which it was forged.

Traveler's Sash (Equipped) - A simple belt made of harden leather with a simple, non-fancy, iron buckle. It has various straps and small pouches for carrying small items as well as a larger purse attached to the rear for carrying slightly larger items.

Wine-Skin - A simple item made of animal skin commonly used for carrying water. This particular piece emanates a strong odor of ale and looks to have undergone extensive use.

Rune-Crafter's Purse (SPECIAL) - A simple leather pack with Dwarven runes engraved in the material. The runes seem to have a slight blue-ish glow from time to time and just by looking at it the purse feels....magical. Commonly used by Dwarven Runemsiths to carry their runestones, be them blank or already rune-assigned. It is said that a used runestone will slowly start to recharge and replenish itself while inside the pack. This purse seems to be quite old.


MELISSA

Fine Sacred Vestments (Equipped) - White sleeveless robes made of the finest silk with various religious decorations in red and gold. The chest area has a large decoration of the Holy Inquisition crest in red. These robes seem to be of the finest work money can buy.

Fine Noble Bracers (Equipped) - Fine made golden bracelets with various decorations and engravings. They look expensive and exquisite, must have cost a fortune.

Fine Sandals (Equipped) - Sandals made of the finest light leather with plenty of straps and bindings that reach just below the knee. Mostly worn by the highborn noble ladies during warm summers. This variant comes with a few tiny precious stones worked in the material here and there.

Righteous Crucifix (Equipped) - A large golden amulet which seems to consist of a small spear pointing upwards, a pair of wings on the sides (giving it the shape of a cross) and many tiny spikes sprouting all around the center. The amulet is hanging on a solid golden chain. These amulets symbolize the more inquisitive side of the Highfather, just and vengeful towards the wicked. Commonly worn by members of the Holy Inquisition as a badge of office.

Lady of Light's Mask (SPECIAL ; Combat-Equipped) - A fine crafted mask made of solid gold depicting a pure and divine woman with various religious decorations on the cheeks and forehead. This mask does not cover the lower jaw.

Chastity Belt (SPECIAL ; Perm-Equipped) - An iron pair of female undergarments with a lock and separate key. This uncanny item is commonly worn by women who wish to preserve their purity though it is not uncommon for it to be forced upon women as a punishment for certain transgressions.


XYLVANNAS

Recon Leather Jacket (Equipped) : The standard dark blueish jacket given to a Junior Hero Recon operator. Save for the various hidden pockets and high mobility of the material, there's nothing really special to it, except it was designed to fit a small lady's shapes. Due to it's coloration, it's somewhat difficult to spot in the dark.

Recon Leather Trousers (Equipped) : The standard dark blueish trousers given to a Junior Hero Recon operator. Designed to be tight around the thighs and calves to avoid any additional noise. This pair has a specially designed hole for a tail. Due to it's coloration, it's somewhat difficult to spot in the dark.

Recon Leather Leggings (Equipped) : The standard dark blueish leggings given to a female Junior Hero Recon operator. High leggings that reach somewhere half around the calves, with small sheathes for an additional stiletto on each leg. These leggings are designed to reduce noise to some extent when stepping around. Due to it's coloration, it's somewhat difficult to spot in the dark.

Fine Leather Glovelets with fingers (SPECIAL; Equipped) : Tailored by certain anthro, these fine glovelets are mad efor a very precise handiwork (lockpicking, pickpocketing, etc.), without compromising protection or stiffness in the material.

Junior Hero Badge : Wore with pride by the new-made heroes, it is a badge of honor for those who graduated the Academy with very good results; while Junior Heroes are in fact petty officers in the army and are able to command common troops, they are generally treated as whelps and bookworms, compared to the combat hardened troops they're supposed to command.
Recon operators don't wear the badge when in mission or in a ranging; on any other occasion, they are strictly ordered to wear them on their left shoulder, to mark them as scouts.

Satchel Belt (Equipped) : A belt with multiple pouches, destined to hold various shady tools, such as lock picks, smoke bombs, throwing daggers, etc. Very handy for a skilled rogue, though nothing out of the ordinary at this accessory.

Sabre (Combat-Equipped) : A slender, curved sword crafted for quick attacks, definitely not made to last through entire sword fights against claymores. Designed as a getaway weapon, it is used for quick slashes and cuts or eventual impales.

Last Whisper (SPECIAL; Combat-Equipped) : A jagged, dangerous dagger made to silence guardsmen with "brilliant ideas". A relatively good assassination weapon, although it needs a very up-close and personal approach, as it is massively unbalanced by it's hilt and useless as rocks for distance assassinations. It was conveniently found in a locker room, no one claiming this eerily attractive dagger

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Spells & Abilities

Arcane Bolt - A simple spell that learned by all mages. The caster creates a projectile of raw mana and launches it at his/her target. While this spell may not deliver as much damage as others, it can be used very often and uses a very small portion of magical energy thus allowing the caster to use it over and over without getting exhausted.

Arcane Volley - A spell learned by students of the arcane art. The caster launches a series of arcane bolts in an arc in front of them, damaging anyone and anything in that area. While this spell may not deliver as much damage as other more complex spells, this one can damage multiple foes and uses a relatively low amount of mana.

Arcane Prison - A spell learned by students of the arcane arts. The caster creates a cage of raw magical energy around a single target, rendering the foe unable to move. This spell cannot be used on particularly large targets.

Arcane Blast - A spell learned by students of the arcane arts who chose to study an offensive way of using magic. The caster focuses a significant amount of magical energy creating a powerful blast which can deliver devastating damage to a single target. This spell can sometimes break through any form of defense, be it of magical nature or simple armor.

Blink - An advanced spell learned by students of the arcane art. The caster may use this spell to teleport himself/herself a small distance away, thus avoiding hazardous areas or covering more ground in one leap. This spell uses a small amount of energy thus it can be used several times before the caster is exhausted. The caster must have a clear view of his/her destination.

Homing-Bird - One of Xilan's personal creations after spending a little time studying a small flock of pigeons. Xilan can use a little extra mana to double the size of an arcane bolt and change its form to that of a bird, thus the projectile will automatically start seeking its assigned target and will cleverly avoid obstacles in its path as well as change direction along with its target.

Arcane Bolt - A simple spell that learned by all mages. The caster creates a projectile of raw mana and launches it at his/her target. While this spell may not deliver as much damage as others, it can be used very often and uses a very small portion of magical energy thus allowing the caster to use it over and over without getting exhausted.

Force Field - A spell learned by students of the arcane arts. The caster floods a small area with magical energy causing anyone and anything caught in its effect to move significantly slower than normal, even temporarily paralyzing particularly small foes. This spell uses a very small amount of mana but must be maintained otherwise its effects will break. Is utterly useless against targets that do not directly touch the ground.

Barrier - A spell learned by students of the arcane arts who chose to study a defensive way of using magic. The caster creates a transparent wall of raw magical energy which can sustain significantly large amounts of punishment before breaking. Creating the barrier itself uses close to no mana but with each blow the barrier weakens and burns a small portion of the caster's mana.

Mage's Aura - (PASSIVE) The mage has learned how to gain a proper grip over his/her magical powers thus creating an invisible aura which boosts the rate at which a spellcaster recovers mana by a small degree. The effects are applied to the mage and those standing at a relative close distance to him/her. The effects disperse should the mage become unconscious.

Dispel - A spell learned by students of the magical arts. The caster may use this spell to purge any effects of magical nature (beneficial or not) from a single target (living being or object). Depending on the strength of an effect, this spell may require a larger or smaller portion of energy to purge. This spell may be used multiple times on a single target to purge multiple effects. If used on a summoned creature or a being of magical nature the creature will suffer large amounts of damage.

Mana Feed - Arianna was always a kind and generous sort, such a personality is common if not required for learning this particular spell. Arianna can use this spell to quickly transfer a portion of her magical energy to her comrades (those who use mana). The amount of mana transferred can be as much or as little as Arianna wishes. The opposite is also possible as Arianna can, with the permison of her comrade, to transfer a smaller portion of one's mana to replenish her own.

Cloak - A spell learned by the more..secretive of mages. This spell is used to create a veil of magical energy that reflects all light and allows the caster and those under it to become invisible to the naked eye. While this spell uses very small amounts of mana, the caster will tire if maintaining it for a long period of time or if trying to cover a large number of people under the veil. While any student of the magical arts has the potential of learning this spell, it is commonly used by spellcasters of a more deceptive nature or who simply wish to remain out of sight from the general population.

Strong Leader (PASSIVE) - Despite his less likable personality, Vincent has an uncanny influence over troops and is able to prompt them to follow his lead in battle. As a leader, he is calculated, cold, though he values every man he's got in his team/squad (although he may call the useless stones now and then).

Snipe - Using the installed scope on his rifle, Vincent is able to pick a target from medium to long range and effectively incapacitate it.

Brutal Take-down - With the help of his leaden pipe or his mitts (fists), Vincent is able to challenge a foe in a melee combat , whereas he uses a very original, but brutally unrefined technique of bludgeoning the weakest spots of an enemy.


Engineer Junkie - As an engineer, Vincent can come up with all sorts of crazy mechanized contraptions, from a useless box with a button to precision rifles.


Iron Discipline - With an inborn discipline cultivated by his adoptive parents, Vincent's morale is tough as nails on the battlefield, allowing him to fully concentrate on any given task or to cook up a quick strategy. This ability is the prerequisite for the Mind Expanse ability.

Mind Expanse - With a cold, precise calculus, Vincent contemplates on a final solution to a fight, time in which he retreats from the battle to concentrate on the solution. Once he has it at hand, nothing will stop the wolf from accomplishing victory, showing a ruthless courage and reckless disregard to his own health. If this solution includes team-work, he will have the uncanny ability to make his comrades follow him in the last effort. Requires Iron Discipline to boost the effectiveness of this ability.

Indomitable Will - Vincent decided that his mission is to serve for Avalon until he is deemed useless and no matter what the odds are, he will not give up to a task without a fight. It may bring, like his special skill, grievous wounds and punishment for a high success rate of his current task, or, utter failure; this skill only applies when faced with grave danger.

Dark Bolt - A simple spell that learned by all Warlocks. The caster creates a projectile of raw dark magic and launches it at his/her target. While this spell may not deliver as much damage as others, it can be used very often and uses a very small portion of magical energy thus allowing the caster to use it over and over without getting exhausted.

Curse Weapon - A simple spell learned by all Warlocks. The caster places a negative enchantment on a foe's weapon causing it to continuously and suddenly change its weight and sense of balance thus making the wielder's attacks often miss. The effect lasts for a little while and is noticed by many small purple-ish glowing symbols covering the weapon affected.

Internal Corruption - A wicked spell used by Warlocks. The caster creates a small affliction of dark magic which manifests on the internal organs of a foe causing the creature affected to suffer small amounts of damage from inside under small periods of time until the spell is either purged or the creature dies. This spell is useless against non-living creatures (Undead, Golem, Summons, etc)

Life Fuel - A wicked spell used by Warlocks. The caster may use a portion of his/her own lifeforce to replenish its mana. The amount of mana replenished is directly proportionate with the amount of lifeforce (blood) used. Requires a fresh and bleeding wound on the caster from which the blood may be extracted. Although rather famous, this spell is mostly used in emergency situations only.

Summon Raven - A spell used by students of the dark arts. The caster may use this spell to summon a large raven formed from raw dark magic. The caster must 'feed' the raven with small portions of mana over periods of time to sustain its presence. The raven can be used as a scout or spy as the caster can link its sight to it at any time and the raven can detect objects or creatures which are hidden, be it by magical or conventional means. Due to its size, the raven can also be used in combat though it cannot sustain large amounts of punishment before being banished.

Dark Link - With this wicked spell, Elika demonstrates her past thoughts on potential 'friends'. Elika will magically link her lifeforce to that of one of her comrades, cooperant or not, resulting in this comrade replenishing Elika with their lifeforce whenever she suffers damage. The effect lasts for as long as Elika wishes or until it is forcefully dispelled by an outside force in which case Elika will suffer a small amount of damage and be unable to use the spell for some time. Elika can only link to one comrade at any time.

Spirit Blade - A spell used by Shamans who prefer their combat close and personal. The caster can use this spell to create a ghostly 1-handed longsword in his/her hand. The longsword is virtually unbreakable and light as a feather but will not deal as much 'physical' damage as a proper weapon made of metal, it is however highly effective against heavy armor and shields as the blade can sometimes phase right through them. The sword will disperse should the caster not be in direct contact with it. The Shaman can not have more than 1 'Spirit Weapon' active at any time.

Spirit Bow - A spell used by Shamans. The caster can use this spell to create a ghostly longbow in his/her hand. The caster can then use the bow to fire ghostly arrows at its targets but each arrow will consume a tiny portion of his/her mana. The arrows may not deal as much 'physical' damage as proper arrows made of wood and metal and once they hit their target they will disperse and not remain burrowed in the wound, however they are very effective against heavy armor and shields as they can phase through them.

Rejuvenation - A spell used by practitioners of the primal arts. The caster can use this spell to apply a beneficial magical effect on a single target which will accelerate the body's natural regeneration ability, closing severe wounds almost instantly as a bonus and buying dying comrades a little more time. The spell does not last for extreme periods of time but the caster may maintain it and keep the effect active until the target is restored to full health. This spell cannot cure diseases.

Strengthen Spirits (PASSIVE) - Years of meditation and communing with the Spirit Realm have grated the Shaman a deeper understanding of the natural world thus surrounding him/her with an invisible aura which boosts one's resistance to the natural elements. The effects are also applied to all comrades in close proximity to the Shaman.

Ancestor's Ward (PASSIVE) - Bolvar may be a wise and accomplished Shaman but he still has the heart of a warrior beating in him, reason why he believes that a certain ancestor seems to favor him. While wielding 'Rhokar's Honor' in battle, Bolvar's offensive and defensive effectiveness will increase as a third ghostly arm will sometimes sprout from him, wielding a Spirit Blade, to deliver an extra strike or to deflect an incoming attack. The ghostly arm sometimes deflect even arrows and bolts (rarely bullets) and can reach to attack or defend on any angle from Bolvar's position.

Entangling Vines - A spell used by Druids. The caster can cause magically enhanced vines to sprout from the ground beneath a single target and incapacitate the foe rendering it unable to move for a period of time. The vines can be cut down like any plant but will be more difficult to dispatch than normal.

Tree Skin - A spell used by Druids. The caster can use this spell to make his/her skin as though as the bark of a strong tree, increasing his/her defenses and reducing the pain from directly inflicted hits, however it will also make the caster more vulnerable to fire. The spell remain active for as long as the caster wishes it or until dispelled by an external force.

Rejuvenation - A spell used by practitioners of the primal arts. The caster can use this spell to apply a beneficial magical effect on a single target which will accelerate the body's natural regeneration ability, closing severe wounds almost instantly as a bonus and buying dying comrades a little more time. The spell does not last for extreme periods of time but the caster may maintain it and keep the effect active until the target is restored to full health. This spell cannot cure diseases.

Insect Swarm - A spell used by Druids. The caster can summon a small swarm of flying bugs and send them towards a single target. The insects will distract and blind annoy the foe limiting its sight and causing long range shooters to often miss their targets. Spellcasters affected by this spell will sometimes be interrupted from casting causing their spells to fail. The insects last for a small period of time.

Blade Dancer - Over the years, Dorian has learned much of the exotic fighting style used by the Smareekans and learned that there are many different 'stances', as they call them. The 'Blade Dancer' stance uses a light 1-handed sword and focuses on agile and swift movements, striking hard and fast while constantly moving to make one a difficult target. To properly apply this stance, Dorian must wear lighter gear and have 1 hand free at any time.

Dust to Dust - Dorian has a chance to brush a foe's weapon aside with a twirl and during the twirl he will crouch for a legsweep causing his foe to fall on its back after which Dorian will stab the downed enemy once before vaulting away with a backflip. This move causes a great deal of damage and is fatal on stunned or distracted foes. Dorian can only use this move on 'humanoid' foes which are not much larger than himself. Once he used this move, Dorian must catch his breath before using another 'exotic' move. Requires Dorian to be in the 'Blade Dancer' stance.

Shield Bash - The warrior can use his/her shield to deliver a heavy smack which will most likely cause the foe to fall on its back. This attack is useless against particularly larger foes.

Holy Weapon - A spell used by practitioners of the holy arts. The caster's weapon will be coated in holy magic making it extra effective against Undead foes or other creatures of darker nature such as a Warlock's summons. The effect can only be applied on one weapon at a time and only on the weapon used by the caster.

Healing Light - A spell used by practitioners of the holy arts. The caster can use this spell to heal a small amount of damage from himself/herself or from a comrade. This spell does not cure afflictions or purges negative buffs. While this spell heals relatively lighter wounds, the caster can use it several times before being exhausted.

Mocking Blow - The warrior will deliver a heavy blow with the pommel of its weapon and then release a war cry which will cause nearby enemies to turn their attention to him/her. The blow will most likely stagger the enemy unless its too large.

Shield Cover - The warrior will drop in a defensive stance with its shield raised increasing its defense significantly. While in this stance, most missile attacks(arrows,bolts,bullets) will be blocked by the shield if not miss the warrior entirely. While in this stance, the warrior will only be able to attack by thrusting its weapon from behind the shield.

Riposte - The warrior has a chance to deflect an incoming attack with his/her shield and then immediately follow up with a counter-attack before falling behind the shield again. Requires the 'Shield Cover' stance. The warrior must catch its breath once he/she uses this move more than 3 times in a short succession

Weapon Bond - An ability mandatory for all Runesmiths. The weapon of a Runesmith has a very special rune as a core component which creates a magical link of sorts with its wielder, as such the Runesmith is capable of using this bond to make his/her weapon teleport to his/her hand from wherever it may be unless the weapon is broken in which case the special rune will appear in the Runesmith's hand in place of the weapon.

Runecrating - An ability which defines all Runesmiths. With the use of blank runestones at a forge, the Runesmith can create mystical runes which can then be applied to weapons or armor to give them special effects and abilities. There are 2 ways to create these runes, either work a piece of metal into the blank runestone or apply spells during the forging which requires the assistance of a spelluser. Depending on the weapon and armor, several or only one rune may be worked at a time.

Elemental Rune - The Runesmith can create a mystical rune which is imbued with the power of one of the natural elements. Upon working this rune on a weapon the weapon will cause extra damage and be more effective against certain foes depending on the element applied on the rune. The rune will be dormant until the Runesmith wishes to activate it upon which the rune will visually 'awaken' (flaming weapon, electrified weapon, etc.), needless to say the Runesmith can also deactivate the rune whenever he/wishes. The Elemental rune can remain continuously active for a long time before needing to be recharged, should it stay far past the 'warning point' then the rune will break and be lost.

Metal Rune - The Runesmith can create a mystical rune which is imbued with the properties of a meta. A Metal Rune worked on a weapon or piece of equipment will benefit the item in different ways depending on the metal. A detailed description of each type of Metal Rune and their effects(as well as the effects of other runes) can be found in the 'Compendium of Runecrafting' book (Codex). Unlike other runes, the Metal Rune does not need recharging as its effects is permanent but only a singular type of Metal Rune can be applied to an item at any time lest one risk the item to shatter at some random time.

Spell Rune - When forging a blank runestone at a forge, the Runesmith may ask for the assistance of a spelluser to cast a specific spell on the rune making the blank runestone to absorb the spell's effect and later allow the Runesmith to copy the spell with the use of Spell Rune. Only one spell can be applied at a runestone at any time. The number of uses before the Spell Rune requires recharging depends on the spell and its 'level' (A novice's Firebolt is not the same as a mastre's Fireblot, for example).

Healing Light - A spell used by practitioners of the holy arts. The caster can use this spell to heal a small amount of damage from himself/herself or from a comrade. This spell does not cure afflictions or purges negative buffs. While this spell heals relatively lighter wounds, the caster can use it several times before being exhausted.

Greater Heal - An advanced spell used by practitioners of the holy arts. The caster can use this spell to heal great amounts of damage and close severe wounds from a single target. This spell very efficient as it can even heal broken bones though it costs a larger amount of mana than other spells.

Cure - A spell used by practitioners of the holy arts. The caster can use this spell to cure diseases and afflictions from a single target. Depending on the affliction, its nature and its severity, this spell will require different amounts of mana. Certain severe or special afflictions can only be partially cured or not at all.

Hallowed Ground - An advanced spell used by practitioners of the holy arts. The caster can use this spell to flood an area around him/her with holy magic causing all his/her comrades to regain small amounts of their health periodically for as long as they stand in the area. Further more, any Undead or darkness creature in the area will be receive damage directly proportionate with the amount it heals others. This spell must be maintained by the caster and will periodically consume his/her mana until dispersed.

Recovery - An advanced spell used by practitioners of the holy arts. The caster can use this spell on a knocked out comrade to bring him/her back to consciousness and instantly restore a small amount of their energy and heal a few wounds. This spell can also be used to save those who are on the brink of death. This spell consumes a significant amount of energy so the caster must catch his/her breath before using it again in a short period of time.

Sense Evil (PASSIVE) - Melissa's uncanny ability to detect any 'presence of a darker nature' is the very reason why the Holy Inquisition have kept her locked away from the outside and branded her the 'Lady of Light'. With this ability Melissa has aided the Inquisition several times over the years by pinpointing the location of heretics or practitioners of the dark and unholy arts. While it is certain that Melissa's ability has a limited range, this limit seems to expand bit by bit with each passing day.

Distraction - Using her charms and her mother nature's "gifts", Xylvannas is able to distract male guards away from their posts, or any other male targets; depending on the race and seriousness of the individuals, they may or may not be successfully distracted. Depending on the situation, Xylvannas may also attempt to assassinate them.


Silent Take-Down - Although having a comparatively small stature, the vixen is able to incapacitate targets in silence; depending on how large the target is, it may prove more difficult to bring down a target twice as large as herself, regardless of what weapon Xylvannas is using (Last Whisper, the sabre or her paws). This is available in out of combat situations, in a preemptive strike or as a back-stab during combat. Works very well with throwing knives.


Fox Hole (PASSIVE) - With her flexibility and sneaking abilities, Xylvannas is able to cram and push herself through tight spaces in order to hide or to reach inaccessible areas. Usable only out of combat


Quick Escape - Smoke bombs are generally used to create diversions, to signal one's position, to conceal positions and many other utilities. These are also useful for a smoke screen diversion in order to buy enough time for a swift escape; such technique is a custom among scouts. Xylvannas is able to deploy multiple smoke bombs in order to conceal the whole squad's getaway... if she didn't flee before everyone else.

Assassination - With the help of her unique dagger, Xylvannas is able to deliver a "Last Whisper" to her targets; while mostly used in a stealth situation, it can also be used during combat for a quicker kill. While most certainly fatal, the size of the target directly dictates the success rate of the assassination attempt.

Shield Jump (Alexandra + Vincent) - With a sufficient distance between them, Vincent can attempt to dash towards Alexandra and then jump, landing on the surface of her shield as Alexandra stays ready dropping on one knee. Once landed, the knight will push upwards with all her strength making Vincent jump high in the air capable of leaping great distances. This move can be useful in jumping above the heads of foes, reaching particularly big ones or flying enemies as well as allowing Vincent to reach high places.

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In this section you can find information about historical events and characters.

In this section you can find information about various regions, cities, lands, etc.

The Human Lands lie in the center of Avalon, separated in 5 diferent kingdoms and ruled by 4 lords and 1 king. Each Kingdom is known for diferent reason and while united under a single rule, each has its own individual way of livig.

Lioncross

Lioncross is the central and greatest of the Human Kingdoms. It's capital city of New Lionbane represents the shining example of all humanity as well as the seat of power of the Human King. Lioncross became the principal kingdom after the campaign known as "The Union" when King Uther Lionbane managed to annex the surrounding Human Kingdoms of Wolfcore, Eaglebalde, Winterpeak and Mistraven, a feat which made him one of the most revered figures of Human History. Since then, the Lionbane family were recognized as the official royal family of all Humans and they rule to this day. Lioncross is also the home kingdom of the renowned Paladin Order, Holy Inquisition and Church of Light, reason why the city of New Lionbane represents the core of the High Father's religion. Lioncross, as well as the other 4 kingdoms, are currently under the rule of King Alexander Lionbane and Queen Eva Lionbane, with Prince Godric as the heir to the throne.

Eagleblade

Eagleblade is the Western Human Kingdom with its capital at the city of the same name. Eagleblade city is a very rich, very prosperous merchant city, where many travelers and traders expose their exotic merchandise, as such Eagleblade is looked upon as the core of Human economy. The rich merchants who live in the city do not trust their poor military guards and the majority of them hire mercenaries for protection who eventually decide to remain in the city for a prolonged contract. Apart from mercenaries, the services of assassins are also frequently used as corrupt and scheming merchants enjoy getting rid of competition. Eagleblade is ruled by the Goldmist family, which are said to be the wealthiest Human Lords in the world, even richer than the king. All in all, Eagleblade is a haven for traders, hirelings and assassins.

Wolfcore

Wolfcore is the Southern Human Kingdom with it's capital at the city of the same name. The city of Wolfcore has always and will always be a military city, a bastion for the finest of Human warriors. Among the other 4 kingdoms, Wolfcore was the only one who wouldn't surrender without a fight and after King Swein Pridefang lost a duel with King Uther Lionbane, they grew to respect Lioncross as their equal and pledged loyalty to the Lionbane family. Wolfcore is under the rule of the Pridefang family, the current leader is Lord Darius Pridefang, the "Child Lord". The city is most renowned for their arena, where warriors from all over the world meet to test their steel, as well as for their heavily guarded prison of Wolf's End.

Winterpeak

Winterpeak is the Northern Human Kingdom with its capital at the city of Skyspike. The kingdom consists mostly of cold, slightly snowy plains with many villages scattered here and there. This kingdom has always been populated by a high number of mages who pursue the search for knowledge and to further the development of modern magic. As a proof of their researches and power, the capital city of Skyspike along with its foundations are now floating several hundred meters in the sky with the only possible means of access being by either flying or by the use of specially crafted teleporters carefully hidden around the great crater where their city once stood. Skyspike city is a great sanctuary for spellcasters of every race who put aside their differences in the purpose of research and knowledge. The people of Winterpeak do not have an active lord who would rule them but instead they have a figure to which they look-up to and who would represent them in political situations. This figure is called the Chief Arch-Wizard and a different one is elected every 5 years by a council of 27 High Archmages.

Mistraven

Mistraven is the Eastern Human Kingdom, consisting of a small number of villages and valleys which are filled with rivers that connect to the Black Sea on the Eastern edge of the kingdom and on its shores lies the capital port city of Blackfoot-Port. Blackfoot-Port is generally a big watering hole for many sailors, travelers, thieves and most of all, pirates. Many sailing foreigners find their way to this city as the Black Sea connects, via a series of canals, to the Wild Lake which in turn connects to the Eastern-Sea. The port city is mostly a home for the shady sort of people, crime, prostitution and gambling being something common and there are even rumors of slavery wandering around. It is said that for every morally questionable job, there is someone in Blackfoot-Port who is willing to do it for the right price. The ruler is called Pirate King (or Queen) and is known for his/her cruelty, shiftiness and wealth though it's not uncommon for sudden change of leadership as in the past these rulers used to end up with a dagger in their backs and be replaced by the killers. The people of Mistraven have a saying "Whatever happens in Blackfoot-Port, stays here.....Except for scurvy..."

Syla'anee

Syla'anee is the great capital of the Elven Lands, meaning "Sylvana's Home" if translated from the Elven language. The city itself is akin to a peninsula located far on the Western coast of Avalon, to reach it one must cross the whole forested region which consist the Elven Lands. In Syla'anee is where one can find the greatest of the Sylvan trees where the Elves carefuly build their homes, co-existing with it and with the surroundings almost perfectly. Here is where the elusive King Oberon Siris'han lives, said to be the oldest of all Elves and some believe him to be imoortal. Syla'anee also houses the "Circle of Sylvana", the great order of Druids who also act as preachers of Sylvana and dedicate themselves to keeping the natural order of things and punishing any defilers.

Hephonsgate

The Dwarven Kingdom lies to the North, in the mountainous regions of Avalon and sharing a border with the Human Kingdom of Winterpeak. The Dwarves are crafty smiths and as such they found it most efficiently to build their homes inside the mountains rich with precious ores which they can easily work into fine metal and later craft the most amazing gear. The Dwarven cities are connected by a series of mining tunnels and the only known entrance is found at the base of the biggest mountain in Avalon, named Hephon's Peak in homage to the Dwarven God. At the base of the snowy mountain one can find the enormous gates that lead to the capital of the Dwarves, Hephonsgate, also known as the "Unbreakable City". The only means of access to the other, smaller, cities of the Dwarves leads right through their capital which is most famed for its defenses, the proud Dwarves claiming that it was build to last an eternity. In Hephonsgate lives the Dwarven King, Orden Hammerson, along with his trusty Runesmiths of the "Runic Abbey" order.

Tor'Shun

After their exile, the Dark Elves have spread all over Avalon as nomadic clans, eventually reuniting and attempting to conquer the lands of the Anthros and Orcs. After their defeat, they sought refuge underground where, after many harsh years, they established a permanent home. The Dark Elven cities are connected by a series or carefully dug tunnels which are akin to a maze for anyone who didn't grew up there. Their capital is the city of Tor'Shun, roughly translated as the "Under-City" from the Elven language. Tor'Shun represents a shadowy utopia for any students of the dark arts, which include not only Dark Magic but also the ways of deception, thievery, poisons and assassination. The Dark Elves have no one person to claim lordship over all, they are leaded by an organized council of the most powerful Warlocks known simply as "Magisters". The city is also rumored to be the base of operations of the infamous "Unseen Hand", a guild of skilled thieves and assassins who offer their services on the surface in exchange for high prices.

Mathianous

After the fall of Deyja, the Anthros sought shelter and isolation, far away from the lands that forsaken their race. With the little survivors and resources, they fled to the Eastern Seas; after a tiring one month journey, they hit ground and found a remote, large island they immediately claimed. It was unpopulated and filled with resources, especially in iron. Brick with brick, stone with stone, they started to rebuild their lost home, starting with houses of the survivors, slowly building a small society; the word of the new town spread fast, many Anthros arriving on the island shortly after. The previous king of Deyja died in the fate deciding battle, along with his wife and older children, the only survivor of the dynasty was the very young Ramon. Helped by whatever was left of the king's council, he slowly learned how to rule what's left of the Anthro civilization. He, along with the majority of his people, grew resentful towards the rest of Avalon for the following years, as their island slowly became populated by many surviving Anthros, building smaller settlements like villages, ports and inns. The capital of the new Anthro land, called Freedom Island, is the city of Mathianous, the first ever settlement and the oldest: 50 years of age. Named in homage to Ramon's fallen father, whom he claims that he will avenge thoroughly.

The Heroes Academy

The Academy is a place where the selected recruits of the Heroes of Avalon, live and train so they may one day join their ranks. Located in the far South-Eastern corner of Avalon, close to the border that leads to the mysterious Eastern Lands, the Academy has always been a place where only those with potential are accepted, regardless of race or discipline. This is not a simple military training post, among combat practice, the recruits are also taught about basic science, history, politics, religion and more. After spending a minimum period of 3 years , a recruit has the chance to officially join the order either as a Wall Guard or, if presenting with potential, as a Hero. The professors usually hand-pick a selected few who are to be examined and depending on the result of this examination, the recruits will either be "promoted" or will be allowed to spend another year at the Academy. There was a time when the halls of this building were crowded with plenty of promising students, but nowadays there are fewer and fewer recruits as not everyone is ready to leave everything behind and pledge their lives to the order's cause. The Academy building is similar to that of a small fortress with 5 floors and a courtyard which is also used as training field.On the 1st, 3rd and 4th floors are the class-rooms, the 2nd floor is where one can find the mess hall and the library, one of the towers of the building serves as a chapel with shrines to almost all gods and can be accessed from the 3rd floor. The bedrooms for the students can be found in another tower which is accessed from the 2nd floor, the professor's bedrooms and offices can be found on the superior level of the same tower. The 5th and top floor is off limits to everyone except the professors and those with permission, that is where the Examination Hall is located.

Sunholme Stronghold

Sunholme Stronghold is a great, old fortress and the main base of operations for the Heroes of Avalon, serving as headquarters and a home for many of their members. The fortress provides shelter, training and missions for any Junior or Senior Heroes who are eager to undertake them. Unlike the Hero Wall or the Southern Fortress, here are only a few Wall Guards located which serve as guards and patrols for the fortress. In the past it was known as "Pestilencehold" and used to be under the dark rule of the Necro-Lord Linka, or the "Plague Sister" as she was known in the surrounding regions. Viewed as a threat, the Heroes of Avalon, back then under the command of Alexa Sunholme, defeated Linka and her undead minions, cleansed the whole fortress along with the surrounding lands and claimed it for their order. In time, the fortress prospered and was eventually renamed to Sunholme Stronghold, in homage to the Hero Commander who conquered it. Inside one can find ,among other, the final resting place of Alexa Sunholme as well as an imposing statue dedicated to her heroism.

Wildling Marshes
The Wild ling Marshes have always been a part of Avalon, located somewhere in the South-Western "Plain lands" that lie between the Elven andOrcish lands. According to the stories, these swamps are as old as the world itself and the day they will dissapear will mark the beggining of Ragnarök, the end of Elysium. The Wildling Marshes, as their name suggests, consists of wild and untamed swamps where many amphibian creatures and insects make their homes. Many adventures found themselves lost in these swamps, claiming that the marshes have a mind of their own and dislike any unwelcome visitors. Regardless of any "mystical" rumors, the Wildling Marshes are considered a dangerous place for anyone, with many vile insects and creatures which may carry potentially hazardous afflictions, Swamp Trolls eagerly awaiting for prey and the territorial Lizardmen whom inhabit these swamps for ages and made a hobby of collecting the heads of trespassers and placing them as trophies on their huts.

In this section you can find information about the various factions, groups, guilds and organisations that can be found.

Paladin Order

Description : The Paladin Order is the guild of which all Human Paladins belong to. Loyal to the king, their duties are to uphold justice and defend the kingdom. They have authority over the military and represent the elite forces of the capital of New Lionbane. The Paladin Order answers to the Church of Light but are not obligated to follow their orders. Their headquarters are located in he capital city of New Lionbane. The Paladin Order has a strong tie to the royal family as the head of their order is the king's younger brother.
Members : Most of their members are nobles as all Paladins are given certain privileges depending on their rank.
Ranks : Squire - In service to a high-ranking member of the order who also becomes the Squire's teacher and mentor.
Paladin - After being knighted, a Squire officially joins the order as a Paladin.
Paladin Knight - Veteran Paladins, experienced and with a strong sense of justice. The elite of the order.
Knight Lieutenant - The 2nd in command of the order and right hand to the Knight Commander. Has a limited authority over the military. Position currently occupied by Sir Rovina Summerset
Knight Commander - The head of the order with full authority over the Human military forces and right hand of the king. Position currently occupied by Sir Wulfgar Lionbane.

Holy Inquisition

Description : The Holy Inquisition is the more "aggressive" branch of the Church of Light and a related guild to the Paladin Order. The duties of the Inquisition is to uphold the religion of the High Father and punish all heretics who would try to combat it, their targets generally being the worshipers of the more "darker" Gods such as Skerom or Sepentia. Their headquarters are located in the capital city of New Lionbane though their members are spread throughout the whole 5 Human Kingdoms.
Members : The majority of their members are either priests or paladins with a more zealous mindset, though the Inquisition also has a special branch of members of different disciplines for more...off the record operations.
Ranks : Initiate - New recruits, usually charged with running errands and doing chores for the official members.
Inquisitor - Official member of the Inquisition
Hunter - Special un-official members charged with special off the record tasks, usually being to track down potential heretics and obtain a confession by any means necessary.
High Inquisitor - Experienced soldiers with a strong willpower and blind dedication. The Inquisition's elite troops.
Chief Inquisitor - The head of the order. Position currently occupied by Henry Sealmore.

Amethyst Council

Description : The Amethyst Council is the order of 27 High Archmages from the Human Kingdom of Winterpeak. The council acts as the political rulers of the kingdom and once every 5 years they elect a new member among themselves to wear the mantle of Chief Arch-Wizard and play the role of their "lord". The council represents the most powerful a spell users from all of Avalon, their members being of every race and united under the same purpose, namely the pursuing of knowledge and research of magic. Their headquarters are located in the capital city of Skyspike.

Members : The council rarely accept new members as they have a strict policy of 27 (Chief Arch-Wizard not included) members, no more and no less. Should they find themselves in the need of a new member, only the most promising of candidates will be given a chance. The council members evaluate potential, talent and knowledge , they do not care for things such as race, religion, social or moral status.

Ranks : The Amethyst Council have no ranking system, nor do they train or teach new members. One is either fit for the title of High Archmage or isn't .

Circle of Sylvana

Description : The Circle of Sylvana is the Elven order of the most highly regarded of Druids. Their duties are to uphold the balance and prosperity of nature, punishing all defilers. They also act as preachers of Sylvana, spreading the word of their Goddess throughout the Elven Lands. Their headquarters are located in the capital city of Syla'anee though only few members can be found there as the rest are spread all over the Elven Lands.
Members : Many of their members are of noble birth but the circle accepts any Druids regardless of their social status so long they have the required dedication.
Ranks : Neophyte - Apprentices to the official members, usually selected in their childhood for early training and teaching.
Druid - Official members of the circle. A Neophyte is promoted to this rank after a minimum of 10 years of service.
Avenger - The enforcers of the order, their duties are to defend the Elven Lands along side their brethren.
Arch-Druid - The leader of the order and adviser to the Elven King. Position currently occupied by Mensolir Greenpond.

Unseen Hand

Description : The Unseen Hand is the elusive and secret guild of assassins and thieves that offer their services to anyone for the right price. Not much is known about them as they tend to keep secrets even among their own members. There are plenty of rumors circulating about them, some say that they don't really exist, others say that they employ supernatural powers, other say that they have made a deal with a dark deity and must now kill in his/her name, there are even those who claim that all other rumors are lies. The only thing known for sure about them is that they are the most efficient (and expensive) killers money can buy and can be contacted from any corner of Avalon. There are also rumors about their "official" headquarters being located in the Dark Elven capital of Tor'shun.
Members : Rumor has it that each member is independent and rarely work together on a job unless its a difficult or complex one. There are also rumors of them all being Dark Elves though there are also those who claim that they saw Humans, Anthros and even Orcs as members of the Unseen Hand.
Ranks : Nothing is currently known about their ranking system.

Engineer's Guild

Description : The Engineer's Guild is the order of the finest and most skillful of Anthro Engineers. Their duties are focused around the progress of technology and to rebuild the once prosperous society of the Anthros. Their headquarters are located in the capital city of Mathianous.
Members : Only the most educated, constructive and brilliant of Engineers are granted a full membership in the guild along with a workshop of their own.
Ranks : Senior Engineering Doctor - A title given to Engineers who have greatly excelled in their work and caught the attention of the guild.
Senior Engineering Professing Doctor - Official members of the guild that show a more than professional expertise in the field of research and technology.
Elitist Engineer Doctor - The best Engineers in all of Avalon and probably the whole world of Elysium. Few can hope to match their skill and passion for their work.
Master Engineer - The acting chief of the guild, highly respected and renowned among the Anthro society.

Heroes of Avalon

Description : The Heroes of Avalon are a large, independent, faction consisting of members from all races and disciplines united under one goal : to protect the land of Avalon from any threat. Their duties are to help maintain(and improve) the current "peace" situation between the races of Avalon and prevent any hostile forces from invading their lands. The greater force of the order lies to the South, on the Hero Wall where they stand ever vigilant against the demonic forces from the Southern Lands.
Members : Anyone of every race or discipline is free to join the Heroes of Avalon but once they do they must relinquish all rights and privileges of their previous life. Before joining, one must first pass through the training and teaching at the Heroes Academy.
Ranks : Freshmen - The newly accepted recruits at the Heroes Academy.
Student - Recruits are considered official students of the Academy after completing their first year of training and study.
Senior Student - Students who have completed 3 years at the Academy but are not ready (or didn't wish) to join the ranks of the Heroes of Avalon just yet.
Senior Student Master - An optional title given to students who have greatly excelled in one or more areas at the Academy. The title is usually followed by the field of expertise, like for example : Senior Student Master in Magic. Those who have a Senior Student Mastership in multiple fields usually have higher chances of becoming official Heroes instead of Wall Guards.
Junior Hero - Only the Students or Senior Students with potential are granted this rank which symbolizes their acceptance in the official ranks of the Heroes of Avalon.
Senior Hero - The elite of the Heroes of Avalon. Experienced, dedicated and highly skilled.
Wall Guard - A rank given to the Students or Senior Students (sometimes even those with Mastership) who have the skill and dedication but lack the certain something for becoming Heroes of Avalon. Sometimes even official Junior or Senior Heroes become Wall Guards. The Wall Guards are the sentinels stationed on the Hero Wall in the South whose duty is to make sure that no demons or other hostile forces breach it.
Border Lord - The chief and leader of the Wall Guards stationed on the Hero Wall and in charge of their defenses. It is said that every Hero Commander will eventually have to wear the mantle of Border Lord should they survive long enough.
Hero Commander - The chief and leader of the Heroes of Avalon. Highly regarded among all races and with a certain influence among the rulers of the land. When in a political conflict, the Hero Commander has the duty of keeping a neutral mindset and focus on what is best for Avalon as a whole and not what would be best for any one side. Position currently occupied by Harlod Alexei Azuremyth, the 4rth Hero Commander since the order was founded.

The Heroes of Avalon once consisted of a vast number of members, a veritable army formed by highly skilled individuals from all the corners of Avalon. With such a variety, the order needed organization as such the Wall Guards and Heroes would be placed under sub-factions called 'UNITS' depending on one's aptitude. Each Unit would be leaded by a highly skilled and experienced Senior Hero, these Unit Leaders would be marked by a special 2nd badge of office belonging to that specific Unit. The Heroes of Avalon Units are as follows :

The Recon Heroes are specialized in miscellaneous operations. Often sent on missions which involve scouting, infiltration, information-gathering, sabotage, recovery of property, and other such 'shady' business. The leader of this Unit wears a golden badge with the crest of a dagger, a scroll, a arrow and a money pouch.

The Spellcaster Heroes are those members of the order who employ magic to their services. Their missions involve anything to do with the super-natural and the mystical elements, be them of academic, religious or darker nature. The leader of this Unit wears a golden badge with the crest of a mystic eye with a pentagram in the background.

The Vanguard Heroes are the backbone of the order's fighting force. Since most if not all of the Hero's missions involve physical violence, the Vanguard units are employed in each and everyone of them. The leader of this Unit wears a golden badge with the crest of a pair of swords crossed over a shield.

The Craftsmen Heroes are the one non-combat oriented unit of the order. The Craftsmen seldom go in missions and their tasks mainly consist in working their trade for the good of the order, this includes but is not limited to smiths, carpenters, tailors, masons, builders and the such. This Unit does not have a leader though everyone considers the Steward to be in charge.

Merchants Guild

Description : The Merchants Guild is the most esteemed and highly regarded (and feared) organization in the Human Kingdom of Eagleblade. The Guild is said to control the whole economy of the Human Kingdoms as it is believed that every successful merchant in any of the 5 Human Kingdoms is likely a member of the guild. While part of the same organization, most members are known to work against one-another, using the guild as a means of comparing one's wealth to another and meet face-to-face with potential competitors.While the existence of the Merchants Guild is no secret, their dealings, meetings and anything else related is kept among its members.
Members : Rumor speaks that every succesful and wealthy merchant in any of the 5 Human Kingdoms is likely to be a member of the guild though it is known for certain that the majority is composed of the many merchants of the Kingdom of Eagleblade. It is also believed that the Lord of Eagleblade is the current highest ranking member though the rumor was never proven.
Ranks : The Merchants Guild has no official ranking system, rather their members place themselves above and beneath fellow colleagues judging by their wealth, the richer the merchant the higher his 'rank' in the guild.

In this section you can find information about the various myths, legends and lore related subjects.

HIGH GODS

The "High Gods" are the prime deities, the most powerful Gods.

"HIGH FATHER"

Pseudonyms : "Unnamed God" ; "Holy (or High) Father" ; "God"
Description : God of Light, Life and Justice. Creator of Paradise and father of the Angels and Humans. Elder brother of Skerom and Sylvana. Husband of Eluvie. Often depicted as a Angel with long white hair, 6 wings and a spear in his hand. Wielder of the "Spear of Life"
Associations/Symbols : Crucifixes, rays of light, golden spears.

SYLVANA

Pseudonyms : "Mother Earth" ; "Elf Goddess"
Description : Goddess of Nature and Wildlife. Shaper of the world of Elysium, creator of the wild animals, mother of the Elves and Orcs. Younger sister of Skerom and the Holy Father. Wife of Arkon. Often depicted as a beautyful Elven woman with long braided hair and tree roots tangled around her legs and arms, surrounded by many animals.
Associations/Symbols : Sylvan Trees, animals, stone rings, spring flowers.

SKEROM

Pseudonyms : "Dark God" ; "Dread Father" ; "Reaper (or Harvester) of Souls"
Description : God of Death and Darkness. Creator of the Void and judge of the dead souls. Elder brother of Sylvana, younger brother of the Holy Father. Husband of Sepentia, father of Larius and Misentu. Often depicted as a skeleton wearing a golden crown and black robes, with a scythe in one hand and a lamp in the other. Wielder of the "Death Scythe"
Associations/Symbols : Bones, skulls, scythes and weak lights in dark places.

ARKON

Pseudonyms : "Father of War" ; "Brother of Time"
Description : God of Battle, Honor and Courage. Slayer of the beast Heresy, chief of Sov'har, father of the Elves and Orcs. Younger brother of Olcus, husband of Sylvana. Often depicted as an Orc with a long fur coat and a great battle-axe, siting on a wooden throne. Wielder of the "Axe of War"
Associations/Symbols : Axes, fights, acts of honor, totems.

HEPHON

Pseudonyms : "Forge God" ; "Great Artisan" ; "Dwarf God"
Description : God of Craftsmanship and Art. Forged the weapons of all Gods. Creator of the Dwarves. Husband of Jiele. Often depicted as a Dwarf with a long braided beard behind a great anvil and with a smith's hammer in hand.
Associations/Symbols : Forge, smith hammer, mountains, runes.

ZAPHAEL

Pseudonyms : "Guardian God" ; "Infernal Warden"
Description : Eternal guardian of She'h Tara, his role is to prevent anyone or anything from escaping She'h Tara and attacking the realm of Gods. He is the only God who's identidy is unknown and does not have an associated symbol.

Sam’ael

Pseudonyms : "Demon God" ; „The Destroyer”
Description : God of Chaos and Destruction. Imprisoned inside the „Infernal Jail” in the core of She’h Tara. Zaphael guards the prison to ensure that he will never escape. It is said that once Sam’ael is free, he will unleash Ragnarok, the end of the mortal world, and then wage war against the Realm of Gods. Only god worshiped by demons. Depicted as a demonic figure, his face hidden underneath a cloak and with horns twisted in a shape resembling the infinity symbol.
Associations/Symbols : None, as extremely few mortals dare worship him. Reports from the Holy Inquisition claim that those who do worship him all have the symbol of infinity carved in their flesh, the majority on their forehead.

LESSER GODS

The Lesser Gods are the "ordinary" divine entities.

Eluvie

Pseudonyms : "Holy Mother"
Description : Goddess of Mercy and Virtue. Wife of the Holy Father, mother of the Angles and Humans. Often depicted in simple robes holding a young girl with broken wings in her arms.
Associations/Symbols : The same as the Holy Father's

Sepentia
Pseudonyms : "Dread Mother" ; "Dark Lady"
Description : Goddess of Disease, Pestilence and Misery. Wife of Skerom, mother of Larius and Misentu. Despises the mortal races. Often depicted as a famished woman surrounded by all manner of insects. Wields the „Bow of Pestilence”
Associations/Symbols : Maggots, locusts, snails and other repulsive insects.

Larius

Pseudonyms : "Trickster God"
Description : God of Illusions, Magic and Lies. Son of Skerom and Sepentia, twin brother of Misentu. Despised by most other Gods. Often depicted wearing an iron mask and with a staff in his hand. Wields the "Trickster's Staff"
Associations/Symbols : Goats, emeralds, it is also said that mentaly ill people have spoken to him.

Misentu

Pseudonyms : "Unseen God" ; "Divine Thief"
Description : God of Thievery, Bargains and Shadows. Son of Skerom and Sepentia, twin brother of Larius. Often depicted with a cloak or mask hiding his face and a satchel in his hand.
Associations/Symbols : None, though it is said that if you hide in a shadowy corner you are being covered by his cloak.

Olcus

Pseudonyms : "Father of Time" ; „Brother of War”
Description : God of Time and Dreams. Creator of the Spirit World. Brother of Arkon. Depicted as either a child, grown up or eldery Orc with an hourglass in his hands.
Associations/Symbols : Anything that shows the flow of time (clocks, hourgalss, etc.) , it is also said that he communes to mortals via visions, dreams and premonitions.

Jiele

Pseudonyms : „Divine Harlot” ; "Wine Dame"
Description : Goddess of Beauty, Lust and Drinks. Wife of Hephon, said to often descend on the mortal world under the guise of beautyful women (sometimes men) and cheat on her husband. Often depicted as a voluptuous woman in revealing outfits, a vail covering her face, usualy holding a bottle of wine and a little mirror.
Associations/Symbols : Drinks, erotic acts, mirrors and rubies.

Sanja

Pseudonyms : "Virgin Goddess" ; "Nymph Sister"
Description : Goddess of Music, Femininity and Harmony. Worshiped by the Fairy folk. Often depicted as a young woman in clothes made out of foliage(leafs) with Fairy wings, playing various musical instruments (most often the harp) and accompanied by small birds.
Associations/Symbols : Musical instruments, 4 leaf clovers, small birds.

Conflux

Pseudonyms : None
Description : God of the Natural Elements and Seasons. Believed to have no physical body but exist under the form of the natural elements of the world. Sometimes depicted as a mystical animal each simbolizing a certain side. (agnry, peaceful, happy, etc.), most often depicted as a Phoenix Bird which stands for prideful.
Associations/Symbols : Anything related to the natural elements, the 4 seasons and mystical animals (Unicorn, Phoenix, Griffin, etc.)

Kieru

Pseudonyms : "Divine Lore-master” ; "Keeper of History"
Description : God of Wisdom, Lore and Knowlege. Believed to have documented records of any sort of information stored in the „Library of Eons”. Knows everything about the seen and unseen world. Often depicted as a bald old mage with many scrolls attached to his robe.
Associations/Symbols : Tomes, Quills and Owls.

Sirian
Pseudonyms : "Blind God"
Description : God of Night and Day. Said to have used his right eye to create the sun and his left to create the moon. Often depicted with a blindfold.
Associations/Symbols : The Sun, the Moon, clouds and starts.

The Ang Gijak-Ishi (also known by it's common name among humans as Iron in the Blood) is one step the Orcs of the tribe Rujatanug Mokal-Ob must accomplish before being accepted as a warrior and hunter. The trial is very dangerous and most who undertake the daunting task come back a different person, that's if they come back at all. Although it's not required for an Orc to complete the trial, the one's that do are greatly respected making it easier for one to find numerous wives. The trial is a journey that requires the one participating to bring back 3 items that are used by the village shaman during rituals to speak with the tribe's ancestors.

The Lul Karmordi (frenzy flower) grows within the Wilding Marshes and is used primarily for it's effect on one's mental state. The flower once ingested causes the heart rate to quicken and tricks the adrenal glands to over produce adrenalin. The result sends the victim into a frenzy where they lose control of intelligent thought, leaving only their primal senses to take over. The victim experiences extra strength and quicker reflexes. However, if not treated with the proper antidote in time, the body could go into shock and the victim ending up in a coma.

The Ranaz Blog (Blood Root) can also be found in the Wildling Marshes but grows closer to the fiercely defended territory of the Lizardmen. As such, most Orcs must either use their cunning wit to evade their patrols, or brutally kill them in order to find the roots and bring them back. The roots once brewed into a tea causes hallucinations. According to the Orcs, the hallucinations are just the body making the journey towards the spirit plane where they are able to talk with their ancestors.

The final item is the horn of a deadly animal known as Vadokipris Staz. The beast resembles a bull, but rather than having two horns, it only has one. The beasts can be found amongst the Orcs lands and constantly terrorizes small villages when a herd gathers and stampedes. The horn once ground up and boiled into a stew, is said to have magical properties which cleanse the soul and empty the mind and body so that it can survive the journey to the spirit world. Humans however, swear it's just a powerful laxative that forces out the toxins from the Lul Karmordi and Ranaz Blog.

If an Orc successfully brings back all three items, they are honored by the tribe with a grand ceremony which takes place on the final day of the red moon. The ceremony is the final rights of passage the Orc must go through to become a warrior and hunter. The Shaman will have mixed a powerful brew containing the ingredients from the trial and the Orc must drink it. The mixture of toxins overwhelms the one that drinks it causing them to black out. However the mind is fully awake and creates vivid dreams which the Orc believes are real, thus completing the spirit journey and the Ang Gijak-Ishi.

The Syla Donna is a plant that grows near areas with high humidity and particularly fertile grounds, as such it can often be found near lakes, rivers and especially swamps. This plant can be recognized by its numerous pale green leaves with countless pink spots. Syla Donna is known for being a medicinal plant, a key component in a variety of potions and salves used to treat and cure diseases and afflictions. Even in its "raw" form, Syla Donna is useful in combating toxins and poisons in the living organism, eating the leaves will help one recover more easily. Furthermore, in the past this plant has been used against the various poisons from wild animals such as venomous snakes, simply crushing the leaves and pressing them on the infected wound will allow its anti-toxin proprieties to take effect and give the victim a better chance of recovery. In the hands of a skilled alchemist, this plant will prove most valuable as even the deadliest of poisons can be cured with a strong potion which has the Syla Donna as its core component.

A tome which is given to all young and aspiring Runesmiths which contains recipes for all manner of mystical runes as well as details to what they do.

These runestones have been enchanted with the power of a specific natural element and can be used to grant these proprieties to any piece of equipment.
BASIC ELEMENTAL RUNES

Rune of Fire = Weapons are engulfed in flames which burn anyone and anything save for their wielder. Armor becomes highly resistant to fire and heat.
Rune of Frost = Weapons are engulfed in a frozen aura which can chill or freeze anyone and anything save for the wielder. Armor becomes highly resistant to frost and cold.
Rune of Wind = Weapons and armor become much lighter than normal.
Primal Rune = Weapons will now afflict a random toxin to those it strikes. Armor provides resistance against natural poisons and afflictions.
Rune of Lightning = Weapons are electrified and can also sometimes stun upon a successful hit. Does nothing to armor.
Holy Rune = Weapons become blessed and highly effective against unholy creatures. Armor provides resistance against dark magic.
Dark Rune = Weapons become darkened and have a chance to afflict a dark curse upon those it strikes, the curse will slowly drain away the life from those afflicted. Does nothing to armor.

These runestones have been forged together with a chunk of specific metal allowing the rune to absorb its proprieties and grant them to any piece of equipment, even clothes !

BASIC METAL RUNES

Iron Rune = Weapons and armor become much more resistant to physical damage and extensive use.

Steel Rune = Weapons become more effective. Cloth and leather armor will become as strong as strong as steel but weigh only half as much as steel armor. Does nothing to armor made of metal.

Brass Rune = Makes armor resistant to the natural hazards of the environment, this includes but is not limited to cold, heat, humidity, rust, etc. Some Dwarves claim that it also allows for easier movement through water or muck while wearing armor. Does nothing for weapons.

Lead Rune = Makes armor and weapons near-unbreakable but doubles their weight.

Silver Rune = Bladed weapons will always have a sharp edge and will never require the use of a wetsone. Does nothing for armor or blunt weapons.

Gold Rune = This rune is purely for decoration. Makes weapons and armor appear to be of high quality and will hardly ever be stained.

These runes can grant unique powers and abilities to weapons and armor, hence the name 'Special'. Only advanced and professional Runesmiths can hope to learn and craft such runes (save for the Rune of Bonding which is required for one to start learning the art). Unlike the other runes, only ONE Special Rune may be applied to a piece of equipment and once applied the equipment must be broken before the rune may be extracted.

Rune of Bonding = Will create a bond between the wielder and his/her weapon allowing for the wielder to teleport the weapon to his/her hand no matter the distance. This rune is the most basic of runes for a proper Runesmith.

This is the tale of two brothers, of ambition, deception, vengeance and death. Back in the Crimson Age when the races of Avalon were waging wars against eachother, the Dark Elves probably suffered the most during those grim years as the whole of their race was reduced to wandering the land without a home and later suffered a near-wipe-out which forced them to retreat underground. Before that, in one of the wandering nomadic clans, there were 2 twin brothers, Renk and Reek. These two brothers, like many other twins, claimed that they were a single soul born in this world with 2 bodies as such they were always together and sometimes they even seemed to have the same thoughts. Since every able-bodied Dark Elf was needed to help conquer a new possible home, Renk and Reek found themselves in a dilemma as they found themselves unable to learn the iconic Dark Magic of their race nor were they very combat skilled (to much getting hit during training). They were disregarded, sent to stay and work with the gatherers and those unable to fight, looked down upon by just about everyone. Renk and Reek eventually grew tiered and sick of this, as such they focused on honing their skills themselves and soon found a rather useful use for their 'Twins relationship'. The 2 brothers forged themselves a pair of slender shortswords of a rare dark-blue ore that they discovered in one of their midnight sparring sessions, they garbed themselves in light black clothing and to everyone's surprise they unleashed hell on the battlefield, their synchronization was perfect. Many years later, when the Dark Elves settled in their underground home, Renk and Reek were highly regarded and nicknamed the 'Twinblades of Dusk'. One day, one of the Dark Elven Magisters approached Renk and promised him wealth, glory and status if he would assassinate a rival of his and bring his head as proof. However, the very same magister made the exact same promise to his brother Reek with the exact same conditions. When arriving at the house of their target, Renk and Reek both found this rival magister already dead and the 2 brothers started to accuse eachother of stealing their kill. What followed was the 2 brothers fighting and eventually killing eachother. The magister who had hired them for this deed later appeared at the scene and laughed, claiming that this whole 'Twin relationship' was a mere folly and a clever trick, he then took the 2 brothers fine forged blades as a prize. In the years to come, this magister became increasingly paranoid claiming that there was someone in the shadows of around him, dogging him, watching him, waiting to strike. In a fit of madness, this magister gathered his stuff, including the 2 Blades of Dusk and fled to the surface never to be heard again.

An old legend tells of how the Dark Arts found their way in the word. Similar to the legends which explain how magic and the Holy Arts were introduced, this legend involves a divine deity namely Skerom. The legend speaks that when the world was still young and the races of Avalon were barely started to build their homes, Skerom had conspired with his son Misentu who had done as his father told him and stole the divine crafting tools of Hephon. Skerom then used these tools in combination with his dark powers to create 3 items which contained a tiny fragment of his divine aspects. These items were then given to 3 highly devout followers who used them in different ways to spread the influence of the dark god though the world. These followers are known as Nitto, Asha and Caligula. The legend tells that each of them had received one of the 3 items that Skerom created and were considered 'divine heirlooms' with great power. Nitto was given a sword filled with the malice of the God. In his grim hands, Nitto could now consume and vent his deep hatred and disgust for the world by using the wicked sword to slay virtually anyone and send their souls into the endless abyss of the Void where Shader ruled. The sword came to be known as 'Soulbane' or 'Edged Hatred of Nitto'. Asha had received a crystal which was imbued with a mix influence of both Skerom and Sepentia, turning it into an artifact of considerable power. Asha came to master the crystal and used it to greatly boost her dark magic as well as corrupt and enslave many people as her followers. The crystal was simply known as 'Asha's Crystal'. Caligula was given the final item, a tome which contained the secrets to a portion of Skerom's dark powers and allowed Caligula to work the 'miracles' of the Dread Father. Caligula spread the teachings of the tome to Nitto and Asha as well as their followers, as such it is believed that Caligula is the sole person who introduced Necromancy to the world. The tome was dubbed the 'Grymmoire of Necromancy'. Each of these relics was said to grant their users life beyond death which allowed them to create and rule a fanatic cult known as the 'Followers of the Dark', believed to the first ever covenant of Necromancers and Nitto, Asha and Caligula the first of the Undead. The legends speaks that the Followers of the Dark begun to spread through all of the land and due to the powers of their leaders, they met little opposition. In the end, however, each of the 3 Prophets of the Dark met their final end. Nitto was said to have gone mad by the corrupting grip that his sword had on him, forcing Caligula, Asha and their followers to turn on him. It is said that they buried the sword along with Nitto's corpse fearing that anyone else may share his fate and turn against the cult. Asha was eventually left to lead the Followers herself as Caligula would cut herself from the world in order to pursue the study of the Grymmoire and unlock it's many secrets. In the end, many of the cult's members were slain by the worshipers of the Highfather, which formed an order of warriors and priests known as the 'Crusaders of Light' (believed to be the original faction which later gave birth to the Paladin Order and Holy Inquisition). With Asha slain, most of the cult's survivors fled and hid all throughout Avalon all while being hunted by the Crusaders. What happened with the relics? The legend speaks that shortly before Asha's death, Caligula had stolen her crystal and fled with the remaining two relics, vanishing never to be heard again.

Historical records of that time are still vague and scarce, yet scholars believe strongly that there was indeed a cult known as the Followers of the Dark who used to enforce the religion of Skerom and Sepentia and practiced the vile dark magic today know as Necromancy. However, there is much skepticism regarding the existence of these so-called relics, at the very least there has yet to be any substantial proof to support this matter.

In this section you can find information and mini-CSes about relevant NPCs, both friendly as well as hostile.

Name
Harlod Azuremyth

Appearance
Tall at about 1.89 meters height with a muscular constitution fit for a mighty warrior. His long black hair is often tied to the back in a ponytail which reaches somewhere in the middle of his back, a few strands of hair which were not tied draping down on his shoulders. His skin is of a healthy color with a light almost undetectable tan. A bushy beard and mustache decorating his face, hiding a small scar that runs across his the left side of his lower lip. His irony gray eyes are fierce and cold looking though they often seem to also emanate some form of compassion and understanding when talking to someone.

Race
Human, from Lioncross

Age
52

Gender
Male

Class
Paladin

Abilities
Acording to the tales, Harlod is as mighty as any warrior, skillfuly handling his 2-handed great-sword with an enviable expertise. He has often been seen taking on multiple opponents at once with a fierce and powerful combination of swordsmanship and offensive Holly Magic which he uses to harm his opponents and heal or aid his comrades, sometimes at the same time.

Expertise
The Commander of the Heroes of Avalon

Gear
His armor consists of a chainmail shirt and a pair of brown leather trouses wth heavy steel platings over it. The plate armor has a golden trim and some even have some holy scriptures engraved along the trim which make his amor especialy effective against darker magics. He wears a great blue flowing cape with a double thin golden trim and the crest of the Heroes of Avalon on it, buckled over his chest with a golden insignia which represents his rank.

Weapon
He wields a fine crafted and mighty looking 2-handed great-sword. Its handle if full black ending with a small golden decoration on the pommel. The guard of the weapon is also golden and seems to be in the shape of a pair of sharp dragon-like wings. The guard also seems to house a small bright blue gem which sometimes can be seen shining on its own. A few more golden scriptures similar to those on the armor decorate the blade of the sword.

Personality
A just and kind leader figure. Harlod is always standing for what is right taking the greater good of his homeland above any personal gain be it of his own or of others. During the ever-so-rare conferences with the leaders of the races of Avalon, he has been know for always assuming a neutral stand, doing his best to balance out the needs of everyone and conclude with peace.

Bio

According to the Hero Archives, Harlod Azuremyth was the son of a declining nobleman who spent the last remains of his fortune to get his son in attending as a Squire in the Paladin Order. During his time as Squire, Harlod was under the tutelage of a great and noble man and there are even rumors of him once being part of a friendly competition with Wulfgar Lionbane, the current Knight Commander of the Paladin Order. After being knighted, Harlod served the former King Sebastian Lionbane with loyalty and faith, knowing the man to have a just and noble soul. On behalf of the Paladin Order, the 19 year old Harlod would often be sent out on missions which involved aiding the Holy Inquisition and their tyrannic former chief Angus Stormshroud. After countless times of viewing him throw accusations seemingly at random and then having his so-called "Hunters" force a confession out of the victims, Harlod had enough. He often tried to report the man's vicious and tyrannic methods but every time he would be discredited by the other Inquisitors who claimed that Harlod did "not have the stomach to do the High Father's work". Sick of being unable to do anything in that regard, Harlod left the Paladin Order at the age of 21 and became a wandering mercenary. It was only out of luck that his first employer happened to be a Senior Hero from the Heroes of Avalon who hired him to escort a small caravan of goods all the way to the Hero Wall. Gazing upon the Wall and at the vigilant men and women of all races and disciplines faithfully guarding it against evil, a fire burned in Harlod's heart....he now found his true calling.

Harlod joined the Academy at the age of 21 and graduated, becoming a Junior Hero at 25. Further more, due to his continued service, dedication and accomplishments, not only was he promoted at the age of 28 but he was named 2nd in command under the direct order of the former Hero Commander, Riordin Steelsorrow. In his years as 2nd in command, Harlod did many memorable accomplishments, rescues, vanquishing great foes, railing up the forces of the Heroes to march against any notable threat, gathering new recruits and many more. However, the most memorable feat up to date would the great battle with the Necro-Lord Tristan. This dark lord was said to be the only Necromancer who actually thought of mounting up an army of the Undead with the sole intention of invading the Heroes Academy. He may have succeeded if it weren't for Harlod and Riordin's efforts. The 2 managed to gain the support of the Human and Dwarven forces to defend their Academy while the 2 would take on the Necro-Lord themselves. In the end, Tristan proved to be a formidable foe as he managed to slay the previous Commander but was ultimately defeated by Harlod. After this victory, he was officially named Hero Commander at the age 32.

Harlod proved to be an excellent Commander, many Heroes looking up to him akin to a role-model and his name is known throughout Avalon.

Other

There are many rumors surrounding his weapon. Some say that his sword looks very much like the legendary "Blue-Dragon Slayer", a mighty weapon said to have been used in the Ancient Times to slay Dragons and in order to preserve its legacy was then reforged using the blood and scales of a Blue Dragon in the mixture with the molten steel. Legends also say that spirit of the great beast still lives inside the weapon and those who are found worthy of wielding it are granted the mighty powers of a Dragon. Of course, that is the rumor and no one was able to prove it with actual facts.

There is painting of him in the mess hall which depicts him back when he was just the 2nd in command of the Heroes of Avalon. The painting shows him wearing a different armor with a red cape but with the same sword that he uses to this day. The background shows the battlefield where he defeated the Necro-Lord Tristan.

Name
Bjor Mornn
aka. 'Black Bear' (youth)
'Old Bear' (recently)

Appearance
1.97 m. tall. Burly and muscular constitution. An aged face with strong features. Long shoulder length grey hair, bushy grey beard tied in 2 braids with no mustache. 2 scars, one between his eyes and one on the corner of his mouth. Hairy eyebrows and grey eyes.

Race
Human raised by Dwarves

Age
67

Gender
Male

Class
Warrior

Abilities
Accordingto the records of the Heroes of Avalon, Bjor is like a wild and unstoppable slaughtering machine on the battlefield, famous for being able to single-handily tackle multiple foes and shrugging off heavy blows.

Expertise
Senior Hero, Leader of the Vanguard Unit and Taskmaster of the Heroes of Avalon

Personality
A hard and stoic person, speaks plainly and to the subject not covering his thoughts with honeyed words. Proved to be a strong leader and an inspiration for many young Heroes.

Bio

Not much is known about Bjor Mornn before he joined the Heroes of Avalon. He was a Human orphan raised by a Dwarven couple, hence his name and personality, a past which he is not shy to reveal. He joined the Heroes of Avalon at the age of 18, after spending 3 years at the Academy honing his already formidable combat skills. Along the years he has proven to be a strong leader and a mighty warrior, easily earning him the place of Senior Hero and later years the position as Leader of the Vanguard Unit. In his prime, his ferocity in combat as well as his black hair have earned him the nickname "Black Bear", though now in the winter of his life, his hair turned grey and his expeditions on the field less frequent have made many call him the "Old Bear" instead, Bjor simply being amused by the title and accepting it as well deserved. He has been made the Taskmaster of the Heroes of Avalon, a position which he served loyally for the last 10 years though many rumors circulate among the other Junior and Senior Heroes that in time he may come to replace Harlod as Commander.

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Name
Rafael Siriuson

Appearance
1.81 meters tall. Normal constitution. A rough, stern look on his face. Short hair swept behind and out of his face. No beard or moustache but with some rough side burns. Dark blue eyes permanently frowned.

Race
Human, from Winterpeak.

Age
48

Gender
Male

Class
Mage

Abilities
Appears to be a master in the fields of Arcane and Elemental magic.

Expertise
Professor of Magic at the Heroes Academy

Gear
A stylish crimson red robe with goden ornaments and the Heroes of Avalon crest on his back. White cloth pants. A pair of brown leather boots with ornaments. A strong black belt around his waist with a few small bags and satchels attached to it. A tall finely crafted wooden staff with a complex golden ornament on the head housing a blood red ruby.

Personality
Serious, stern and puting much weight on details. He is the sort who takes life very seriously, never joking or even smiling. His courses are always full with lenghty lectures and theories which bore most of the students and he always gives long homeworks. He does not tolerate any form of mischief in his class.

Bio
Rafael started out as a very talented apprentice to one of the mages from Skyspike, in time he managed to impress most of his coleagues with his firm grasp and control over magic. Rumor has it that if he wouldn't have joined the Heroes of Avalon then he would most probably be a likely candidate for a seat at the Amethyst Council. He has been the Magic Professor at the Academy for almost 30 years and some of the order's best spell users have been approved by him.

Name
Henry Stonemane

Appearance
1.89 meters tall. Slightly muscular constitution. His fur is of a lightly decolored shade of bronze. A rich and wavy mane drapping down his shoulders. Bright yellow eyes.

Race
Anthro, mountain lion.

Age
61

Gender
Male

Class
Unknown

Abilities
There have been no mentions of any combat abillities or skills.

Expertise
Professor of Universal History at the Heroes Academy

Gear
A fine and lightly decorated dark blue robe with the Heroes of Avalon crest on his shoulders. A few small golden rings on his tail and a little jewled earing on his left ear.

Personality
Straight forward and down to earth. When teaching one can practicaly feel his fascination for the historical subjects he explains to the students. He never gives any homework what so ever but expects that the students have revised the lessons at least once before starting a new course.
Bio
Not much is known about his past. Word is that he used to be a strong warrior back in his younger days in the Heroes of Avalon but pursued a carrier as a scholar and became the professor for Universal History at the Academy.

Name
Balnir Wallnut

Appearance
Averange height for a Dwarf with a healthy constitution. Tanned skin and a few battle skars on his left shoulder. Bald with a short and finely trimmed black beard and a long and bushy mustache. Jet black eyes and a permanent smile on his face.

Race
Dwarf

Age
38

Gender
Male

Class
Runesmith

Abilities
Is much stronger than he looks (and he looks pretty strong), capable of making some masterful works of art and crafts which include from drawing and painting to smithing and building as well as everything in between.

Expertise
Professor of Arts and Crafts at the Heroes Academy

Gear
A simple sleeveless leather chest piece. A pair of brown cloth pants. A pair of black leather boots. A pair of brown fingerless gloves with the Heroes of Avalon crest on the back of the hand.

Personality
Jolly and enthusiastic. Always has been a free spirit and tends to joke alot, especialy when appearing drunk at class. Never gives any homework though many students made some wokrs of arts or crafted some simple devices in their spare times and brought them to class for a review.

Bio
Balnir used to be one of the main quartermasters stationed on Hero Wall, his task was to keep the South Fortress constantly suplied with everything the Wall Guards needed, this until a leg accident rendered him unable to run again. When offered a position as professor at the Academy he was more than eager to accept.

Name
Ellia Lakeshard

Appearance
1.77 meters tall. Slim constitution. Pale gray skin color. Long and braided dark brown hair. Irony eye color with a light shimmer.

Race
Dark Elf

Age
Unknown

Gender
Female

Class
Priest

Abilities
Highly skilled in the arts of healing and restoaration

Expertise
Professor of Religion and Mythology as well as the physician at the Heroes Academy

Gear
She wears a white flowing rone with simple ornaments on the egdes and around the collar. A hood and a light veil covers the upper part of her face, probably an attempt to hide her Dark Elven features.

Personality
Warm hearted and very quiet when not teaching or preaching. She likes to consider most of the students as her own children and is always ready to help with anything she can. Many students have often asked her for advice on various subjects and there has never been a wound or affliction she could not treat.

Bio
Ellia is said to have been exiled from the underground home of the Dark Elves for the simple fact that she worshiped the High Father. After many harships trying to fit in with the surface she joined the Heroes of Avalon. Not fond of any form of violence she gladly accepted to take on the role of professor at the Academy rather than remain on the field or be stationed at Hero Wall.

Name
Gordon Whiskerman

Appearance
1.80 meter tall. A slim and skinny constitution. His fur is gray with white spots on his snout and belly. His hair is cut short and rather messy. Eyes of a sparkly green color and his ears seem to have tinny cut marks.

Race
Anthro, tabby cat.

Age
Unknown

Gender
Male

Class
Engineer

Abilities
A brilliant mind and deep understanding of mechanics and physics, thus being able to craft just about anything given the right materials.

Expertise
Professor of Physics and Engineering at the Heroes Academy

Gear
A dirty leather west with many pockets containing all sorts of screws and tiny gears. Green patchy leather pants with a few pockets manualy sown on them. A pair of Engineering googles on his forehead. A pair of thick brown leather gloves.

Personality
Without a doubt Gordon is a smart and ingenious man with a firm grasp on reality. During his classes he often seems to drift away in his own little world only to come back moments later with some whack idea for some mechanical contraption which he assigns his students to build to the best of their abillities.

Bio
Gordon used to be a member of the Engineer's Guild in the Anthro lands of Freedom Isle, this until he pursued his dream of creating a totaly new and inovative contraption which (according to him) would actually allow him to fly though the air. During his travels he stumbled on the Heroes Academy where he immediatly applied as a student. 3 years after being accepted he was asked to be a professor.

Name
Lenna Whitedrop

Appearance
Averange heigh for a Human. Soft pale skin and with a voluptuous and curvy body. Dark red hair tied in a long braid twisted around her neck and resting on her shoulders. Big brown eyes and crimson red lips.

Race
Human, from Wolfcore.

Age
33

Gender
Female

Class
Rogue

Abilities
Highly skilled in mixing chemicals and plants into creating a very large variety of potions, salves or poisions. She is also pretty skilled with throwing knives

Expertise
Professor of Biology and Chemestry at the Heroes Academy

Gear
A rather revealing bright red robe with a black trim on the edges and a few simple golden ornaments over the trim. About 3 diferent earings on each ear, 1 small golden piercing on her nose and a pair of small glasses, all designed by an Anthro merchant (according to her)

Personality
Well educated and responsible but also quite flirty with the students...of both genders. Most of her classes has students experiment with diferent chemicals or disect a variety of strange organs from diferent creatures, most of the time the students make a mess in her class and on themselves though she always seems to chuckle when that happens.

Bio
Lenna used to be a simple alchemist back in Wolfcore, a trade which she picked up early in her life. Besides mixing chemicals and herbs, she had quite a knack for breaking into houses at night, picking pockets and beating people at games of throwing darts. To this day no one is exactly sure how she managed to join the Heroes of Avalon but her knowlege of the wildlife, plants and chemicals have proven valuble, enough to ensure her a position as professor at the Academy.

Name
Edmund Papahagi

Appearance
Tall and a little weighty. His silvery hair is cut short and finely groomed, complimenting his short beard and long eyebrows. His eyes are of a bright blue color with a light shimmer.

Race
Elf

Age
Unknown

Gender
Male

Class
Unknown

Abilities
Edmund seems to posses a vast knowlege about all manner of languages as well as possesing a photograhic memory, being able to recall things in the smallest of detail. As far as combat skills go, he has yet to show them to any of his students.

Expertise
Professor of Literature at the Heroes Academy

Gear
He seems to wear the outfit of a noble Elf. A stylish white shirt with simple green ornaments, a pair of fine crafted black cloth pants and a pair of decorated brown leather boots.

Personality
Serious, sophisticated and polite. Most people would call him a gentleman, one with an imprssive mind which is capable of retaining and comprehending any sort of information to the smallest of detail. During his classes he teaches his students a variety of diferent languages as well as exapand their general knowledge about the cultures of all races, subjects which he seems to regard highly.

Bio
Edmund never speaks of his past, claiming that "It's the future we should be focused on" . While no one really knows any details about him, it is known for sure that he used to travel all over the world of Elysium and explore the vast and foreign cultures of the lands beyond Avalon.

Name
"Spider"
Real name unknown

Appearance
A tall and skinny man with a tanned skin and a few burn marks on his face.

Race
Human, from Eagleblade.

Age
Unknown

Gender
Male

Class
Rogue

Abilities
Spider seems to be an absolute master in stealth as he tends to appear and dissaper right in front of the student's eyes. He also seems to be quite athletic as he often performs all sorts of acrobatics tricks during his classes (hand stand, back flips, balancing on one foot on the edge of a tilting chair, etc.)

Expertise
Professor of Social Studies and Trade at the Heroes Academy

Gear
Spider seems to wear a simple pitch black leather outfit with many pockets around his waist, chest, left thigh, right arm and on his back he seems to have specialy crafted holster for a small crossbow. He also wears a hood which covers his hair and casts a light shadow over his eyes, as well as a black mask which covers his mouth and nose.

Personality
Sarcastic and most of the time very confusing as he often speaks in riddles and methaphores. During his classes he teaches the students the basics systems of politics and marketing though from his methaphores one can easily interpret that he also slips a few information about espionage and black market deals.

Bio
In his younger days, Spider used to be respected merchant in Eagleblade. Little known to his fellow traders he was also a fence for black market deals with some shady characters from Black-foot Port as well as a master of infiltration and espionage, skills which he used to quickly get rich and bring competition into bankruptcy. According to him, Spider joined the Heroes of Avalon out of need first as there were a number of attempts to his life (one of which got to close and left him with the burn marks) but later he decided to remain on the side of the order for good. He was happy to accept a post as professor if only to pass down some of his old business tricks.

Name
Horvat Bonebeak

Appearance
Tall and muscular with several skars across his chest, back, arms and face. His black hair is tied into a thin braid reaching just below his shoulder line. One of his tusk-like teeth appears to have its tip broken. His eyes are of a dakr borwn color and always seem to burn with anger.

Race
Orc, Big-Mouth

Age
40

Gender
Male

Class
Warrior

Abilities
Most probably the strongest person in the whole Academy. Skilled with virtualy any weapon be it for close combat or ranged combat...or substitutde for one (he once beat the heck out of student with his own notebook)

Expertise
Professor of Combat and Physical Training at the Heroes Academy

Gear
He seems to wear nothing other than a pair of leather pants with fur on the edges and around the waist.

Personality
Serious, aggresive, violent and easy to anger. Horvat is the sort who instead of teaching seems to hand out orders and assignments, when he tells a student to do something then it is best if he does as he is told. Horvat demonstrated the punishment for insubordonation once when a student kept reffusing to partake in the class, this student ended up with both arms broken, multiple fractures on the rib cage, a massive headache and could barely walk for the next month.

Bio
Horvat used to be an eager young warrior back in his home tribe, he was once called the "Skull-splitter" as he demonstrated his strenght by crushing a human skull with his bare hands. Horvat always wanted to become a mercenary, a warrior for hire and engage in glorious battles, which is the reason why he joined the Heroes of Avalon. At first he was reluctant to accept the post of professor, preffering to be stationed at Hero Wall, but after a chat with the Hero Commander he eventualy accepted to "Turn these milk drinkers into real warriors" as he stated.

Name
Bernadotte Sparrowjack

Appearance
Averange height and an athletic constitution with a soft tanned skin. His brown hair is long-ish and messy. He has a stuble and thin goatee with a mustache. He also wears an eyepatch on his left eye.

Race
Human, from Mistraven.

Age
Unknown

Gender
Male

Class
Rogue

Abilities
A skilled swordsman, relying on agility, wit and cunning to defeant his opponent. He is also skilled with throwing knives, crossbows and small firearms, namely the flintlock pistol.

Expertise
Professor of Combat Tactics at the Heroes Academy

Gear
A ruffled white linen shirt, a pair of dark red leather pants stuffed in a pair of thick black leather boots with small golden ornaments on the heel. A blue piece of fabric twisted and wrapped around his waist as a substitude for a belt and a tattered, old dark gray ship captain's coat worn loosely over his shoulders.

Personality
Bernadotte always seems to be bored, morose, tiered and iritated. It almost seems as if he would hate that he has to be there. In his class he teaches students all sorts of military strategies used in the past and often he would point out the flaws in them. Most often he would describe all manner of situations for the students and ask them to come up with logical solutions of survival.

Bio
Once he was known as Captain Sparrowjack, a notorious pirate from Black-foot Port. Rumors speak of him being able to conquer an opponent's ship and defeat his crew singlehandedly. One day he was betrayed by his own crew who wanted to kill him and steal all his bounty but the cunning pirate captain managed to escape. How he eventualy came to join the Heroes of Avalon and become a professor at the Academy is a story that only he knows and is not interested in sharing.

Name
Selest Blueshot

Appearance
Very tall and slim. Soft pale skin. Long blond hair drapping down her shoulders and back akin to a thick veil. Small bright green eyes.

Race
Elf

Age
32

Gender
Female

Class
Druid

Abilities
A master is manipulating the earth and plants into forming virtualy anything she would want. She often uses her powers to form miniature parts of the land for a better understanding of her lessons.

Expertise
Professor of Geography at the Heroes Academy

Gear
A simple wavy green robe with black ornaments on the egdes and around her waist. A pair of round glasses which she got as a gift from Lenna. A simple wooden cane which she uses as a staff and to point out small details on various maps.

Personality
Energetic and very optimistic. During her class she often seems to be hyperactive and explain her lessons in great detail and so fast that most of the times students have a hard time keeping up.

Bio
Selest used to be a simple Druid who wandered the Avalon in an attempt of preaching about Sylvana to anyone who would listen. Eventualy she one of the people she preached to was a member of the Heroes of Avalon who was rather fascinated how Selest made use of her Nature magic to shape the earth and plants into small visual structures to help her explain the various myths of Sylvana. After a brief introduction she was offered a place at the Academy where she eagerly began to study the various maps they possesed and eventualy was made a professor

Name
Brandon Eagleye

Appearance
Average height for a human with a slim and lightly muscular constitution. Brown eyes, short and a bit messy black hair with a beard complimenting his appearance.

Race
Human
(From Eagleblade?)

Age
30

Gender
Male

Class
Rogue

Abilities
Brandon is the sort who likes an open challenge, something unusual for a Rogue. In battle he can be seen wielding 1 short sword in each hand, relying on highly trained swordsmanship as well as a superior agility and maneuverability through combat. Experienced and skilled, Brandon has seen many battles behind him and will see many more in the future, not being afraid of any sort of opponent, be them humanoid, animals or even demons.

Expertise
Senior Hero of the Heroes of Avalon

Gear
A leather outfit which consists of many reinforcements by extra straps and harden leather in its confection as well as a light steel plating on the shoulders, hands, knees and boots. He also wears a short blue cape which reaches halfway down his back with an attacked hood. He has the insignia of a Senior Hero on his belt buckle. He has a pair of slightly curved short swords sheathed on his lower back in an X shape, a few throwing knives in a sling over his chest and a dagger in a small sheath in his right boot.

Personality
Everyone in the Heroes of Avalon would say that Brandon is a care-free spirit who likes to have a good time and seems to have no worries what-so-ever. In reality, he was always the sort to work hard for what he has and would never accept or take anything for granted, if you do him a favor regardless how small, he will feel honor-bound to repay you back as best he can. Generally a friendly sort, Brandon also has a more darker and sinister side which is revealed during combat or when he is supposed to do his duty as a Senior Hero. In those moments, the smile on his face vanishes and is replaced by a frown, he remains completely silent unless he has something relevant to say and woe be to all those who stand in his way.

Bio
Brandon's past will always remain nothing more than a story and a series of rumors as the man rarely, if ever, speaks of it without coming up with some exaggerated element which has its place in fairy-tales. Things such as, "When I was 12, I ripped the horns of a demon with my bare hands !" or " I was once captured by pirates so I plucked the chains that held me off the wall and bated those rascals to a pulp with them" or even "I'm actually half-Dwarf. My mom had a weird fetish for short people and she went a bit to far that one night. May explain why I love drinking so much ! " are what Brandon would usually throw in when talking about his younger years. Regardless of what happened, Brandon Eagleye became one of the more popular names among the Heroes of Avalon, reaching the ears of the Commander himself. Brandon claims, with all seriousness, that it was hard work to reach where he is now and that he never regrets a single moment from his past, be it of victory or failure. There are a few rumors wandering around which claim that Brandon has a high chance of becoming the 2nd in command of the order, "Horseshit !" is what he says everytime someone would ask him if they were true.

In this section you can find information about various animals and creatures.

The Heroes of Avalon have been fighting the demonic hordes from the South ever since their order was formed. In time, they managed to learn and study these demons in order to find better solutions on fighting them. The scholars called this the "Demon Hierarchy". According to these studies, there are a total of 7 types of demons. From weakest to strongest they are : Gluttony, Envy, Greed, Sloth, Anger, Lust and Pride. In addition to these types, each demon can be placed on 3 different ranks deepening on how powerful it may be, as such they can be considered "Lesser Demons" , "Standard Demons" or "Archdemons".

Each demon type has certain statistics, strengths and weaknesses.

The Gluttony Demons are the weakest and lowest kind of the Hierarchy. All Gluttony Demons have a primitive mind which makes them no more intelligent than an average animal whose only instinct is that of feeding. These demons are weak, unable to become powerful enough to reach an "Archdemon" status. A single Gluttony Demon regardless of its rank would present little challenge to someone who with decent fighting skills. However, while weak, Gluttony Demons are known to never be alone, hunting and living in packs. While weak, a multitude of these pesky vermin may overpower even a skilled Hero. The Hero Archives also report of a squads of Wall Guards returning with their equipment ravaged and full of tooth marks after an encounter with a large number of Gluttony Demons. A typical example of Gluttony Demons would be fat imps, fiendish maggots, giant worms or other repulsive creatures

The Envy Demons have no physical form, they appear as ghostly shades and shadows of varying forms. Since they do not have a physical body they are unable to do direct harm like other demons, instead they rely on entering the minds and bodies of other living creatures and possessing them, gaining full control. These demons are the main target of the Human's Holy Inquisition, who claim that in order to resist possession one must have an iron will and a strong spirit to reject the demon when it tries to enter one's mind. Physical attacks also seem useless against them since they don't have bodies, magic seems some-what effective but up to date the most efficient way of defeating an Envy Demon is by exorcisation performed by a Priest as it seems that these demons have a particular weakness to Holy Magic.

The Greed Demons are known for being the most twisted, deranged and insane of them all. They often appear to have a twisted humanoid form as if they have just went through a series of brutal tortures and many times their weapons seem to be the instruments of such tortures. Greed Demons are considered the most cocky, second to the Pride Demons, as such they enjoy making their fights as long as possible and revel in the pain inflicted to others. Demons of Greed are capable of reaching "Archdemon" rank in which they become very dangerous even to experienced Heroes. A few interesting observations about the Greed Demon is that due to its overconfidence, they will often give opponents several occasions to fight back or flee, they also seem to be attracted to shiny objects and have an easy to tickle sense of humor as they seem to laugh continuously during battles which can many times leave them open and defenseless.

The Sloth Demons are the most elusive of them all as scholars claim that we do not yet know all there is to know about them. What is recorded is that as their name suggests, they are the lazy sort who prefer to resolve battles with as less effort from their part as possible. Furthermore, they also seem to emanate an aura which causes those around them to feel weary and tiered, the closer it gets the sleepier one would feel. Sloth Demons are among the few who usually posses a humanoid form though they are often hidden behind wavy cloaks and robes. They are capable of reaching "Archdemon" status in which case it is strongly advisable to not engage them alone. A good tactic on fighting these demons would be to strike them from as many different directions as possible with a variety of distinct attacks.

Demons of Anger are the shock troops of any demonic cohort. They are known for their brute strength and their strong affinity to fire and heat. Demons of Anger never appear as humanoids but they often seem to demonic beasts and animals, twisted by their origins with the sole purpose of creating havoc and destruction. Anger Demons of the "Archdemon" rank represent a danger to all those around them, including other demons, as such they are rarely seen in groups. These demons while being powerful are no smarter than Gluttony Demons, the only difference in their minds being that while Gluttony's instincts are to feed, Anger's are to destroy. A typical example of Anger Demons would be the Hellhound, Demon Bull, Hell Stallion and other demonic animals and beasts. Reports from the Hero Wall claim that a single Anger Archdemon is capable of smashing its way through a whole squad of veteran Wall Guards leaving no survivors.

Demons of Lust are the 2nd most dangerous type of demons and confronting even one alone would be a deadly mistake. Lust Demons are known for being all female, appearing as voluptuous and beautiful women with demonic features such as horns, tails and wings. These demons are known for twisting the minds of males and turning them into their slaves, countless reports from the Hero Wall claiming that when confronted by a Lust Demon, some of the Wall Guards would suddenly turn against each other. These demons enjoy exploiting the basic instincts of any creature and it is said that the more "co-operant" their prey the stronger they become. These demons are also known for being highly resistant to magic, spells being ineffective on them. However, they are also known for having a low tolerance for physical attacks, a direct and strong blow being the best solution against them. If a Lust Demon is of the "Archdemon" status than it would represent a challenge for even the best of Heroes.

The Demons of Pride are the most powerful and dangerous of all demons. The scholars claim that when fighting a Demon of Pride, your best choice is to run unless you bring a whole troop of veteran Heroes at your back. These demons are known for always appearing in a humanoid form, geared with heavy, intimidating armor and wielding weapons of the same caliber. Apart from their impressive strength and resistance to both physical and magical attacks, Pride Demons would often corrupt the minds of others into luring them with tempting offers and bargains which it is guaranteed that they will later regret. A basic rule when confronting such a demon is that everything it says is a lie or a trick, do not believe a word it speaks. Pride Demons of the "Archdemon" rank are very rare and have only been seen a few times in the past even at the Hero Wall. While still uncertain, reports claim that it took a whole battalion of highly skilled veteran Wall Guards leaded by the Border Lord himself to take down even one Archdemon of Pride, and that with some heavy losses.

Not much is known of the elusive Lizardmen tribes which inhabit the Wildling Swamps, except that their are known for disliking trespassers. The Lizardmen are believed to have lived in the swamps from the very start, none recalling a time when the Wildling Swamps was not their home. These folk are a peaceful and highly territorial sort, they have absolutely no interest in the rest of Avalon and are happy with having their swamps untouched. The Lizardmen are thought to have relatively the same faiths and gods as the rest of Avalon, the only difference being that they call them under different names and have a different hierarchy of them. While being tough and having the natural ability to quickly regenerate wounds, Lizardmen are more famed for their skills as archers and crafting all sorts of potions and salves out of the herbs found in the swamps, rumored to rival even the keen Elves in those field. Unlike what most people would think, the Lizardmen are no savages or mindless animals, they are intelligent beings, capable of speech and as such are open for diplomacy....some of them anyway. There are a few rumors claiming that the Lizardmen once socialized with the other races of Avalon but quickly retreated to their marshes once the wars started, fearing that their already small numbered race would end up extinct due to being caught in the middle of their battles.

The Venomflies are giant insects that seem to be a cross between a mosquito and a scorpion. Venomflies are natives in swampy regions, being found hovering above puddles rich with swamp plants and frogs. These insects are roughly half the size of a Dwarf and similar to a fly they never seem to stand in one place, quickly dashing in random directions unless they have a stable destination in mind, as such it is extremely difficult to strike one with an arrow. While the Venomlfy presents a natural carcass which serves as protection, it stands little chance against strong weapons, yet the most dangerous weapon at their disposal are their pincers. The sting from a Venomfly can inject the victim with a toxin which may render one or more of their limbs paralyzed, in rare occasions when a victim has been stung multiple times without treatment it may result in the victim's death. Some hunters claim that the best way to defend oneself against a Venomfly is to wait for it to come close enough and then strike it down with a single heavy blow, always keeping your eyes on the pincer though.

Probably the most dangerous and feared resident of the Wildling Marshes. The Swamp Troll is considered to be the smallest yet also the most vicious of its kind as it is known to eat virtually anything that crosses its path, people, animals, insects, plants, even objects, for that reason some people may refer to the Swamp Troll as the "Garbage Troll". Smaller in size and with a less harder hide than its mountainous cousin, the Swamp Troll is considered a dangerous opponent for anyone as well as a highly prized game for any who would be brave enough to hunt these creatures. According to these hunters, the Swamp Troll is rather sensitive to pain if you know where to hit it, namely in the upper body area of its back, especially the back of the head, though that is only meant pin a the monster down and keep it distracted as the most effective way of killing such a beast is to strike at its tiny eyes for as soon as a Swamp Troll's eyes are damaged they will bleed intensely, causing the creature to gradually loose strength and eventually bleed to death. For some merchants, the teeth of a Swamp Troll are worth a nice sum, though unlike its other kin, the Swamp Troll's hide is worth nothing as it mainly consists of swamp vegetation and mud.

The Journal holds records regarding relevant events that happened. Any important events, decisions made by characters and their outcome will be noted here and some will affect the world, the story and the ending.

FIRST KILL - Defeated the Undead Vanguard during the assault on the Lizardmen village.

SEEING RED - Defeated Red-Eyed Xiao in the bandit's lair near Hungheim and rid the small town of a nuisance.

UP YOURS ! - Refused to willingly give Shader the stone and made him take it by force.

FAIL ! - Two or more of your companions have been knocked out of commision in a single scene.

THE EXILED ONE - Encountered Shader, the Renegade Necro-Lord.

[MachineSoul]

Blood Brothers - A Man-at-Arms ballad





With all these stones weighed on our heads
A plan devised, threads by threads
But no one's there to reach me out
For I have a tale, so hear me out:


The beauty inside of all our kinds
Is washed away with vapid lies
They fear our strength when we unite
Upon their dark, we shed our light

We are the strength of Avalon
The courageous force we must lead on
With swords in hands, fire in our hearts
My dear brothers, our lands need us

For we are ONE

We Are ONE


No looking back, we're stronger
By blood we made our order
Come brothers, side by my shield
Until the darkness yields!