DERP
Name: Ma'Lynn, Paramour of the Viper Den
Gender: Female
Age: 31
Likes: humor, dance, good stories, acting, philosophy
Dislikes: mindless do-gooders, loss of freedom, being forced into something, attempts at guilting her.
Appearance: 'Lynn is a fairly tall woman with dark, chocolate skin and short, equally dark hair typically styled into a fauxhawk. Her ears, brows and nose are all pierced with silver studs and clips--though not to excession--each piercing easily standing out against her skin. Her lips are free of these adornments save for the usual smirk of amusement there, making it constantly seem as if she knew something that others may not, or that she was laughing at the situation at hand.
On her wrists and ankles are a multitude of loose fitting bangles, all of which jingle with every step and movement she makes, though this seems more to aid her dancing than to be obnoxious. Her clothes are usually kept simple: her preference seems to be a black, sleeveless vest that cuts short a little bit above her navel, and a flowing skirt whose hem ends about mid-calf, displaying the bangles on her ankles as well as her bare feet.
Personality: It's difficult to peg 'Lynn, even to anyone who's known her for some time. She's quick to change alliances when one faction no longer benefits her, or if a different faction amuses or interests her in a great way... mostly the latter, as history stands.
Even when she's having simple conversation with new people, her tendency to not take much seriously makes her confusing, and potentially dangerous to talk to. When one can actually understand her past her accent, her words and intentions are often not what they appear, given that she loves to act for her own amusement.
Bio: 'Lynn doesn't talk much about her past. Typically when the question is broached, she tells each questioner a different story, or just dodges it entirely. She enjoys keeping people guessing and thinking, and she's not afraid to lie to assist that.
Something commonly known however, is that she's the proud owner of the Viper Den.
Viper Den:
The Viper Den, often referred to by most residents of Quinn's Line as the Jewel of the Slums. This popular drinking hole is situated roughly in between Quinn's Line's harbor and downtown districts, and is referred to this way for its appearance and service. Besides being a renowned place for drinking and socializing, it's also a hot spot for rumors and information. The Paramour seems to enjoy this side of her Den's nature, and can often be seen partaking in these rumors, whether it be listening, creating, or spreading.
The Den boasts one other thing that has helped spread its popularity: prostitutes. The finest, cleanest prostitutes around, in fact. The second floor of the large establishment is where both men and women go to find a bit of companionship, and this floor--much like the rest of the Den--is kept safe by some of the bodyguards that the Paramour has on constant watch. These courtesans, both male and female, are deemed the cleanest because no one person is admitted entry without some official document stating that they themselves are clean.
Despite the less-than-moral character of the Den, the establishment is actually kept in pristine condition. Neither the Paramour or her bodyguards facilitate any kind of violence or conflict, and if any budding situation that could be deemed dangerous or hazardous raises its ugly head, it is quickly thrown outside without remorse. Their business is always welcomed back at later date, of course, but the Paramour prides herself greatly on her Den's reputation, and has strived to keep it a place people continue wanting to go back to.
Gender: Female
Age: 31
Likes: humor, dance, good stories, acting, philosophy
Dislikes: mindless do-gooders, loss of freedom, being forced into something, attempts at guilting her.
Appearance: 'Lynn is a fairly tall woman with dark, chocolate skin and short, equally dark hair typically styled into a fauxhawk. Her ears, brows and nose are all pierced with silver studs and clips--though not to excession--each piercing easily standing out against her skin. Her lips are free of these adornments save for the usual smirk of amusement there, making it constantly seem as if she knew something that others may not, or that she was laughing at the situation at hand.
On her wrists and ankles are a multitude of loose fitting bangles, all of which jingle with every step and movement she makes, though this seems more to aid her dancing than to be obnoxious. Her clothes are usually kept simple: her preference seems to be a black, sleeveless vest that cuts short a little bit above her navel, and a flowing skirt whose hem ends about mid-calf, displaying the bangles on her ankles as well as her bare feet.
Personality: It's difficult to peg 'Lynn, even to anyone who's known her for some time. She's quick to change alliances when one faction no longer benefits her, or if a different faction amuses or interests her in a great way... mostly the latter, as history stands.
Even when she's having simple conversation with new people, her tendency to not take much seriously makes her confusing, and potentially dangerous to talk to. When one can actually understand her past her accent, her words and intentions are often not what they appear, given that she loves to act for her own amusement.
Bio: 'Lynn doesn't talk much about her past. Typically when the question is broached, she tells each questioner a different story, or just dodges it entirely. She enjoys keeping people guessing and thinking, and she's not afraid to lie to assist that.
Something commonly known however, is that she's the proud owner of the Viper Den.
Viper Den:
The Viper Den, often referred to by most residents of Quinn's Line as the Jewel of the Slums. This popular drinking hole is situated roughly in between Quinn's Line's harbor and downtown districts, and is referred to this way for its appearance and service. Besides being a renowned place for drinking and socializing, it's also a hot spot for rumors and information. The Paramour seems to enjoy this side of her Den's nature, and can often be seen partaking in these rumors, whether it be listening, creating, or spreading.
The Den boasts one other thing that has helped spread its popularity: prostitutes. The finest, cleanest prostitutes around, in fact. The second floor of the large establishment is where both men and women go to find a bit of companionship, and this floor--much like the rest of the Den--is kept safe by some of the bodyguards that the Paramour has on constant watch. These courtesans, both male and female, are deemed the cleanest because no one person is admitted entry without some official document stating that they themselves are clean.
Despite the less-than-moral character of the Den, the establishment is actually kept in pristine condition. Neither the Paramour or her bodyguards facilitate any kind of violence or conflict, and if any budding situation that could be deemed dangerous or hazardous raises its ugly head, it is quickly thrown outside without remorse. Their business is always welcomed back at later date, of course, but the Paramour prides herself greatly on her Den's reputation, and has strived to keep it a place people continue wanting to go back to.
GM
Name: Ser Gale Karling of Valley's March
Nicknames:
Last of the Karlings
Knight of Footstools
Gender: Female, biologically
Age: 26
Likes: Simple things, problems that can be solved by swinging a sword, poetry, art, being a deadpan snarker
Dislikes: Unnecessary violence/bloodshed, encountering a deadpan snarker, the complexity of politics, sexually aggressive people
Appearance: Gale is average height for a woman, which sadly translates to 'below average height' for a man.
Bio: The House of Karling was once a famous house that ruled Port Rokenlands in Valley's March, and Gale was never meant to be the heir to the family name. Gale wanted to be taught swordfighting. The House of Karling was blessed with many sons and daughters, and Gale's father, Duke Wesley Karling, and he allowed his daughter this strange departure from the norms of courtly learnings.
Trained in Quinn's Line by the old sellsword Bailey, Gale was far away from her homeland when it fell to rebels led by the disgraced noble Waris Graced, and the entire Karling family, but her, were massacred. She was only 16 that time, but she swore revenge against Graced. Gale returned to Valley's March, and gained support for the war against the House of Graced by granting her birthright to Port Rokenlands to the minor noble house Tandalls. Revenge was the only thing on Gale's mind. While the house Tandalls knew of Gale's true gender, despite the armor she walked in when she first met the Tandalls, they treated her as a knight in their service just like any other.
Gale duelled Waris Graced, killing her father's murderer, and supported the Tandalls in controlling and suppressing the rest of Port Rokenlands, known as the War for Rokenlands. Gale was knighted 'Ser Gale Karling' by the Tandalls. While there were female knights, though their numbers at any point were so few one could count them on a smuggler's amputated fingers, before Gale, and they took the prefix 'Dame' to their name, Gale insisted on the title of 'Ser'. Gale had received some fame at this point, though just about every history book that mentions Gale called her 'the last son of the Karlings, who threw away his birthright to grant his family the honour of justice'. Gale didn't mind. Being a male knight was so much easier than being a female peasant.
It had been 10 years since the death of Waris Graced. Gale was involved in a few other minor wars within the Kingdom of Illyria, eventually gaining the moniker 'Knight of Footstools' for his short height. He's still good friends with the rulers of Port Rokenlands and the rulers of Valley's March.
Valley's March
A legendary sorcerer's attempt to defeat his foes led him to cast the greatest spell in his lifetime in the lands of Vale's End, and it was said that the valleys moved upon his command. While no one is able to determine the veracity of the legend, the name 'Valley's March' stuck with the region long after Vale's End was relegated to history books. A region filled with valleys and rivers, the great bulk of territory as compared to the other regions misleads many on the power of Valley's March. Valley's March is no more powerful than any other of the regions. Ruled by the House of Arpallis since time immemorial, the current ruler is Grand Duke Lucian Arpallis, the 29 year old grand duke is an unassuming figure in the politics beyond his region, but rules relatively fairly and justly. A childhood friend of Gale, he admits being smitten by the young girl when they first met, but respects Gale's decisions about his own life, if a little baffled by them.
Nicknames:
Last of the Karlings
Knight of Footstools
Gender: Female, biologically
Age: 26
Likes: Simple things, problems that can be solved by swinging a sword, poetry, art, being a deadpan snarker
Dislikes: Unnecessary violence/bloodshed, encountering a deadpan snarker, the complexity of politics, sexually aggressive people
Appearance: Gale is average height for a woman, which sadly translates to 'below average height' for a man.
Bio: The House of Karling was once a famous house that ruled Port Rokenlands in Valley's March, and Gale was never meant to be the heir to the family name. Gale wanted to be taught swordfighting. The House of Karling was blessed with many sons and daughters, and Gale's father, Duke Wesley Karling, and he allowed his daughter this strange departure from the norms of courtly learnings.
Trained in Quinn's Line by the old sellsword Bailey, Gale was far away from her homeland when it fell to rebels led by the disgraced noble Waris Graced, and the entire Karling family, but her, were massacred. She was only 16 that time, but she swore revenge against Graced. Gale returned to Valley's March, and gained support for the war against the House of Graced by granting her birthright to Port Rokenlands to the minor noble house Tandalls. Revenge was the only thing on Gale's mind. While the house Tandalls knew of Gale's true gender, despite the armor she walked in when she first met the Tandalls, they treated her as a knight in their service just like any other.
Gale duelled Waris Graced, killing her father's murderer, and supported the Tandalls in controlling and suppressing the rest of Port Rokenlands, known as the War for Rokenlands. Gale was knighted 'Ser Gale Karling' by the Tandalls. While there were female knights, though their numbers at any point were so few one could count them on a smuggler's amputated fingers, before Gale, and they took the prefix 'Dame' to their name, Gale insisted on the title of 'Ser'. Gale had received some fame at this point, though just about every history book that mentions Gale called her 'the last son of the Karlings, who threw away his birthright to grant his family the honour of justice'. Gale didn't mind. Being a male knight was so much easier than being a female peasant.
It had been 10 years since the death of Waris Graced. Gale was involved in a few other minor wars within the Kingdom of Illyria, eventually gaining the moniker 'Knight of Footstools' for his short height. He's still good friends with the rulers of Port Rokenlands and the rulers of Valley's March.
Valley's March
A legendary sorcerer's attempt to defeat his foes led him to cast the greatest spell in his lifetime in the lands of Vale's End, and it was said that the valleys moved upon his command. While no one is able to determine the veracity of the legend, the name 'Valley's March' stuck with the region long after Vale's End was relegated to history books. A region filled with valleys and rivers, the great bulk of territory as compared to the other regions misleads many on the power of Valley's March. Valley's March is no more powerful than any other of the regions. Ruled by the House of Arpallis since time immemorial, the current ruler is Grand Duke Lucian Arpallis, the 29 year old grand duke is an unassuming figure in the politics beyond his region, but rules relatively fairly and justly. A childhood friend of Gale, he admits being smitten by the young girl when they first met, but respects Gale's decisions about his own life, if a little baffled by them.
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