BleakBlueJay

Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

Hey guys, I know I just got here and I've already made my character all the way, et cetera et cetera, but I may have to pull out.

I'm sorta chronically ill and disabled and I'm being hit with a huuuuge wave of fatigue. I don't think I'll have the energy to do this roleplay :(

My apologies for the wasted time.

Heir to the Maou

GNASH

24, Female, Demon (Gnoll)
Skin: Dark, beneath a coat of short brown spotted fur
Eyes: Yellow
Hair: Dark, scruffy mane on the top of the head down to her shoulders
Body: Big, hulking, muscular. Wisp of a tail. Black digitigrade legs that end in fiercely sharp claws. Hunched, disguising true height of 6'10, appearing more like 5'10 instead.
Notable Features: Body covered in great big scars from mostly slashing weapons, including two small ones at her brow. Piercings of scrap metal on her ears, nose, and tongue. While slave fashion doesn't allow for much personality, she has stolen enough scraps of cloth to make a star-spangled patchwork sash. Her teeth are large and threatening, always in view when she speaks (picture of hyena skull pictured for reference:

teeth

Family: Unknown. Most likely deceased.
Occupation: Slave. Pack animal (tasked with hauling heavy cargo around the camp)
Hobbies: Drinking, fighting, stealing, biting. Causing problems on purpose.

Party Role: Monk/Hand-to-Hand Combat
Aura:

• Strength: Weak
• Power: Petty
• Control: Petty
• Resilience: Weak
• Overall: Petty+

‘Ello!

Welcome in!! I hope you have a nice time here, Gauze!

Hi there Roleplayer Guild!

Welcome in, Junk!! I'm Elliot and I am also new here.
I hope you have a good time here! Maybe I'll see you around

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@Digizel I like your thoughts on my Fellowship entry for Shieldwing. That sounds very in-character as well.

Any of your Fellowship entries work for Sylph. None of them particularly jump out at me so I'll wait until the others have their input and their ideas.

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@BleakBlueJay
Sylph gave you their trust and confidence at a time when you knew you didn’t deserve it. Ask them why they believed in you, and give them a Friendship Gem.

(My thinking here is that Skobeloff and Sylph were partners in trickery back when Sylph was still with Myndoth. And when the Elders of Myndoth tossed Sylph out, Skobeloff couldn't find the courage to protest the decision. Despite them having every right to be mad about this though, Sylph forgave Skobeloff and the two are still friends.)

@rush99999

This works for me! I think that Sylph is even-tempered enough to understand why Skobeloff did not speak up, and values the bond they established before the exile. Their anger is focused on their elders, not the friends that kept quiet.

I'm not sure how the Fellowship works so well, but I'll hit back with:
Skobeloff convinced the clutch to take you in after you left your House. Explain how they exemplified your virtue, and give them a Friendship Gem.
(Reason being: While Skobeloff left Sylph hanging when exiled by their elders, he still offered a form of kinship and companionship, which reflects Sylph's value of Compassion).

@Digizel -- my thoughts are that, while Shieldwing doesn't take well to trickery or pranks, his questioning of authority appeals to Sylph. They find him annoying (the over-confidence, the arrogance) at times, but can recognize the common goals, and a friendship could grow there.

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The picture in my mind of Sylph is that they believe the most important thing one can do is help others selflessly, even if that means getting themself hurt. They like to challenge authority, traditions, and structure--especially when they feel like those things are impeding the quality of life of others. Outside of their closely-held values, however, Sylph is otherwise casual and good-humored. They like to get into troublesome situations for fun, like pranks or exploring places that they definitely aren't supposed to be in. I'd probably place them at Chaotic Good (bordering on Chaotic Stupid, depending on the situation).

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I'm excited for this! It'll be nice to scrape the rust off.

Just in case you need to bug me or get my attention (or say hello, I feel like roleplayers that are friends tend to do better storytelling, and I'm friendly), you can add my discord. I check here once an hour, but discord's always open.

Discordo

BleakBlueJay#8952

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@BleakBlueJay Also, you can choose which of the Houses Sylph used to belong to if you want. This will affect roleplay when reacting with members of that House, as Sylph may have old friends (or enemies) from before they were kicked out.

@XxFellsingxX

Hmmmm, it's a hard choice. But I think I'll go with Myndoth.

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Sylph

Name: Sylph

Pronouns: they/them/theirs

Playbook: The Rebel

Colour: Emerald green (somewhat iridescent into blue)

Look:
(I will make a picture later, when I have some time)
Sylph is a long, sleek, lanky dragon with a narrow snout. They have a ruffled mane of blue feathers around their neck and jaw, and short, sharp spines going down their back. Sylph’s eyes are amber-colored.

Stats:

Charm: -1
Courage: +1
Cunning: +1

Virtue:
Compassion

House & Obligation:
Banished by your Elders: Show mercy to someone in need.

Moves:
READ THE FLOW: You are adept at understanding society. When you spend time amongst the members of a community, roll +Cunning. On a 10+, ask three questions. On a 7-9, as two. On a miss, ask one, but someone will take issue with you snooping.
[] take +1 ongoing to convincing someone to help you within that community.
[] always ask at least one question when you study another, even on a miss, when studying someone of that community.
[] add “You make them nervous, they will take you seriously from now on” to your options when you stand up to a superior from that community.
[] take +1 forward to mislead or trick someone from that community.
SACRIFICE FOR A FRIEND: When you help a clutchmate by putting yourself in danger, mark a Shadow to take 10+ instead of rolling. If you use this to mark the fourth Shadow, only the friend you helped can bring you back.

Advancement:

Rawscale Drake (0 XP):
You start with a +0 bonus to calling upon the Moons.
[] take another move from your playbook
[] take +1 to any stat (maximum of +3)
[] advance your signature move

Winged Drake (0 XP):
You still have a +0 bonus to calling upon the Moons.
[] take another move from your playbook
[] take +1 to any stat (maximum of +3)
[] advance your signature move

Longtooth Dragon (0 XP):
You now have a +1 bonus to calling upon the Moons.
[] take another move from another playbook
[] take +1 to any stat (maximum of +3)
[] advance your signature move

Bearded Dragon:
You now have a +2 bonus to calling upon the Moons.
[] take a ritual of your House
[] advance your signature move

Elder Dragon:
You now have a +3 bonus to calling upon the Moons.
[] your house dedicates a stronghold to you
[] retire your character, arise as an Ancient or a Mystic

Moons:
(Cross of one moon every time you age up.)
- Liberty Moon
- Spirit Moon
- Stone Moon
- Storm Moon
- Void Moon

Shadow Track:

[] Anger
- Lash out at a friend.
- Break something valuable
- Escalate a delicate situation

[] Doubt
- Question a friend’s loyalty
- Steal something valuable
- Reject a tradition

[] Shame
- Blame a friend for your mistakes
- Mock or belittle someone vulnerable
- Seek isolation or solitude

[] Fear
- Hide something from your friends
- Avoid a difficult task
- Exaggerate the danger of the situation

Shadowself:
You know what the world needs, what must be done to fix Adulare and make it fair, just, and equal. You will make those changes yourself, whatever the cost. Make sure the rest of your clutch knows what needs to change and how righteous you are on your quest for justice. You are the Rebel. Return from your Shadowself when a friend convinces you to see how your plans might make things worse for others.

Fellowship:
___ convinced the clutch to take you in after you left your House. Explain how they exemplified your virtue, and give them a Friendship Gem.

___ worked with you to expose the treachery of an Elder dragon who had fallen to the Darkness. Give them a Friendship Gem.

You have helped ___ to question one flawed tradition of their House. Tell them what it was, and take a Friendship Gem from them.

Managed to get this done before I'm out the door. Let me know what you think or if I need to tweak anything. I'll paint my own picture of Sylph when I get a chance.
(Also decided to lean into the S-name theme we've got going.)