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ArrowFell: The Wizard Queen's Court

@Thayr There is a mix. For example, a city like Hathforth will have humans, elves and dwarves living somewhat harmoniously together. Rockhold will be almost entirely dwarves, while Aetherra will be mainly elves. Nordor would be mainly non-magic humans with a massive distrust against anything magical.

For examples of Dremora's Shade, I would look at what I've written in the OOC and Izurich's character, who made a 'pact' with a Shade. A large majority of Shades answer to the Wizard Queen in a 'pact'.

Necromancy is definitely looked down upon, even by the current Wizard Queen.

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@Thayr Probably not sahuagin or medusae, but I can get behind the sentient undead and/or animated armor. :)

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@Andre Valias Yeahhh, it's like ten years haven't gone by. xD Looking forward to your reply, no rush!

@Thayr The races are based off Skyrim, so any of those. We also allow custom races, like changelings. There are also shadelings, which are like demons (more information on them in the first OOC post.) If there is a particular race you want to go with, just let me know. :)

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Okay, I reeeaaally wanted to post for Athius as well, but I think it needs input from Irradiant and Click This before that. So I'll wait on them before responding to you, Otter. :>

Building a bit of plot so Andre gets drawn into the main plot sooner rather than later!

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The Smiling Monkey, Odonfield, Two Days Ago

_{@Andre Valias}

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As Anton stared out over the crowd, torn over his feelings, a light fluttering would catch his eye. A grey butterfly passed by his gaze, it's wings flapping in the tavern light, before leaving his peripherals.

There was a whisper in his ear. ”My, my, a Ravenfellian. One of the last human ones at that.”

If Anton were to look, he would be looking directly in the face of a young woman glancing side-long at him, a slight smile to her porcelain lips. Her long, pale lashes fluttered, the hairs crisscross on her face shifting slightly.

She moved to stand in front of Anton, offering a polite curtsy. ”Baron of Marceilles, what brings you to Arrowfell?”

A pause, before she straightened, gently adjusting her white silk dress. Her crystal eyes creased as she placed her palms together, bringing them up to rest against her tilted cheek. She swayed slightly back and forth, like a girl lost in a serene memory.

”Don't answer that, I know.”

Her eyes lidded, reciting from memory, ”To His Grace, the Duke of Rhinecliff. I won't presume you've heard of us, so let me start with an introduction: we are the Braves of the Orchards.”

Her hands dropped to lace together at her waist. If he looked carefully, at this angle her wrists were exposed, the angle revealing balled joints.

”It won't work… Your plan.” She said softly, looking off to the side. ”But I'm here to propose an alternative to you.”

She gestured to the open seat across from him. ”My name is Ryllae Evoek of the Order of the Looking Glass. May I… sit with you?”

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Oh boy, now that you mention it- xD

ArrowFell: The Wizard Queen's Court - NPC Sheets

The Order of the Looking Glass

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Ryllae Evoek

Ryllae Evoek

Appears Mid-20's | She/her | Living Doll

Description: It was said, whether myth or real, that Ryllae was one of the soldiers broken at the Coup of Hathforth, where the Wizard Queen swept away King Ludwig II and ascended to the throne. Although Ryllae was on the verge of death, the curses she had taken on from the Shade prevented her from being healed. Instead, her soul, intellect, and magic was transferred into an enchanted doll. However, in exchange for ‘healing’ her, the Crown wanted her magical services. Free of the curses, Ryllae also broke free of the capital's hold on her, going into hiding. It was a few months later she emerged in Odonfield, where she met a wandering knight that also had a dislike for the new Queen.

They decided to put their minds together and assist with the brewing rebellion in any way they could. Most of their time has been spent on the road, helping small towns and villages in the countryside push out the lords governing their lands. Their work has been minimal in the past year, but they had recently heard of a certain chevalier of Ravenfell looking to empower the revolt. This has piqued their interest immensely. More help to overthrow the Wizard Queen would always be welcome in the hearts of the ones trampled over by Her Tyrannical Highness.

It is true, she is a living doll. She consists of joints like a real doll, and her skin is porcelain, firm, and brittle. It is possible to smash her.

Magic/Seed:

x Minor Aeromacy - The ability to conjure air streams that cut, minor gusts of wind, and the ability to float light objects.
x Major Aeromacy - The ability to create winds on a high level, such as a small tornado.
x Water of Life - The ability to turn water into glowing blue healing water, which she and her butterflies drink from. On humans, it heals wounds and soothes emotions, giving a person a sense of spiritual peace. For her butterflies, it invigorates and heals them. For her, it… unfortunately does nothing. If she is shattered, she must be put back together piece by piece.
× Minor Aquamancy - The ability to control small amounts of water through levitation, controlling the currects, and freezing them.into ice, and vis versa.
× Minor Pyromancy - The ability to create small flames, walls of flames, and balls of flame, which can levitate and be thrown.
x Butterfly Whisperer - The ability to communicate with the butterflies around her. She often uses this is a way where she can spy on those around her.

Gervese the Spirifer

Gervese Knightguard the Spirifer

45 | He/him | Human

Description: Gervese grew up in service to the Concord. When Concord members needed to lay low, he was the one called to transfer their mind and soul to enchanted vessels, or other bodies specifically prepared for the task. When Concord members needed a heist done quietly, he could pull at the souls of all the guards present. This made heists child's play.

One day, about two years ago, he was asked to ‘repair’ a broken soldier who nearly died while trying to protect King Ludwig II from Wizard Queen Keove. This solider, named Ryllae, was coveted for her extensive elemental magic. Gervese knew Ryllae would be forced to serve the Crown in her new body, willingly or unwillingly. Looking at her soul, she was pure, and fragile. He just couldnt bring himself to do that, and in that moment, he completed the transfer of mind, soul, and magic to the doll body, but also enabled Ryllae's escape.

Branded as a traitor, Gervese also fled and hid himself for several months, trailing after Ryllae. It was in Odonfield where they met once more, and decided to join forces.

Gervese is more the strong and silent type, prepared to protect Ryllae even at the cost of his life. He follows her lead.

Magic/Seed:

x Soul Pull - The ability to pull a soul out of a body. He must be touching the body and sustain the connection for at least thirty seconds to do so. A successful Soul Pull will draw the soul out of the body through the mouth, and the body will enter a type of stasis.
x Enchanted Ebony Blade - His blade is powered by a black soul gem, casting Slow when he uses it. Any contact with the blade, even if his blade is clashed with another blade and is indirectly being touched by a foe, he will drain them of their stamina and magical energy, slowing them down with sustained contact.
x Soul Manipulation - He is able to levitate and telekinetically move around a soul, letting it hover by him, or place it in an object, vessel, or body.
x Body/Vessel Manipulation - He is able to create a vessel that can host a soul. He can also cause bodies that he Soul Pulls to fall into stasis, where they will only die after a considerable amount of time has passed where they lack a soul. He can also repair damage of vessels, such as mending cracks in a doll vessel.

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Gervese the Spirifer

Gervese Knightguard the Spirifer

45 | He/him | Human

Description: Gervese grew up in service to the Concord. When Concord members needed to lay low, he was the one called to transfer their mind and soul to enchanted vessels, or other bodies specifically prepared for the task. When Concord members needed a heist done quietly, he could pull at the souls of all the guards present. This made heists child's play.

One day, about two years ago, he was asked to ‘repair’ a broken soldier who nearly died while trying to protect King Ludwig II from Wizard Queen Keove. This solider, named Ryllae, was coveted for her extensive elemental magic. Gervese knew Ryllae would be forced to serve the Crown in her new body, willingly or unwillingly. Looking at her soul, she was pure, and fragile. He just couldnt bring himself to do that, and in that moment, he completed the transfer of mind, soul, and magic to the doll body, but also enabled Ryllae's escape.

Branded as a traitor, Gervese also fled and hid himself for several months, trailing after Ryllae. It was in Odonfield where they met once more, and decided to join forces.

Gervese is more the strong and silent type, prepared to protect Ryllae even at the cost of his life. He follows her lead.

Magic/Seed:

x Soul Pull - The ability to pull a soul out of a body. He must be touching the body and sustain the connection for at least thirty seconds to do so. A successful Soul Pull will draw the soul out of the body through the mouth, and the body will enter a type of stasis.
x Enchanted Ebony Blade - His blade is powered by a black soul gem, casting Slow when he uses it. Any contact with the blade, even if his blade is clashed with another blade and is indirectly being touched by a foe, he will drain them of their stamina and magical energy, slowing them down with sustained contact.
x Soul Manipulation - He is able to levitate and telekinetically move around a soul, letting it hover by him, or place it in an object, vessel, or body.
x Body/Vessel Manipulation - He is able to create a vessel that can host a soul. He can also cause bodies that he Soul Pulls to fall into stasis, where they will only die after a considerable amount of time has passed where they lack a soul. He can also repair damage of vessels, such as mending cracks in a doll vessel.

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Ryllae Evoek

Ryllae Evoek

Appears Mid-20's | She/her | Living Doll

Description: It was said, whether myth or real, that Ryllae was one of the soldiers broken at the Coup of Hathforth, where the Wizard Queen swept away King Ludwig II and ascended to the throne. Although Ryllae was on the verge of death, the curses she had taken on from the Shade prevented her from being healed. Instead, her soul, intellect, and magic was transferred into an enchanted doll. However, in exchange for ‘healing’ her, the Crown wanted her magical services. Free of the curses, Ryllae also broke free of the capital's hold on her, going into hiding. It was a few months later she emerged in Odonfield, where she met a wandering knight that also had a dislike for the new Queen.

They decided to put their minds together and assist with the brewing rebellion in any way they could. Most of their time has been spent on the road, helping small towns and villages in the countryside push out the lords governing their lands. Their work has been minimal in the past year, but they had recently heard of a certain chevalier of Ravenfell looking to empower the revolt. This has piqued their interest immensely. More help to overthrow the Wizard Queen would always be welcome in the hearts of the ones trampled over by Her Tyrannical Highness.

It is true, she is a living doll. She consists of joints like a real doll, and her skin is porcelain, firm, and brittle. It is possible to smash her.

Magic/Seed:

x Minor Aeromacy - The ability to conjure air streams that cut, minor gusts of wind, and the ability to float light objects.
x Major Aeromacy - The ability to create winds on a high level, such as a small tornado.
x Water of Life - The ability to turn water into glowing blue healing water, which she and her butterflies drink from. On humans, it heals wounds and soothes emotions, giving a person a sense of spiritual peace. For her butterflies, it invigorates and heals them. For her, it… unfortunately does nothing. If she is shattered, she must be put back together piece by piece.
× Minor Aquamancy - The ability to control small amounts of water through levitation, controlling the currects, and freezing them.into ice, and vis versa.
× Minor Pyromancy - The ability to create small flames, walls of flames, and balls of flame, which can levitate and be thrown.
x Butterfly Whisperer - The ability to communicate with the butterflies around her. She often uses this is a way where she can spy on those around her.

ArrowFell: The Wizard Queen's Court - NPC Sheets

The Braves of Marceilles

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Sylrael

Sylrael

58 | Male | Elf

Description: Sylrael has long blonde hair and emerald eyes, and an athleticism that betrays his seemingly lithe frame which he often silhouettes with flowing fabrics. He is the finest shot with a longbow at distance, and a capable combatant in melee. Often, Anton plays as shield for Sylrael while he lets loose arrow after arrow.

He is Anton's second-in-command of the Braves of Marceilles, and often relays his orders to the other Braves. In the past, Sylrael briefly aided Anton during Lamont's Rebellion where they liberated the city of Artois; Sylrael's connections and grounded knowledge of forest and swampy terrain helped destroy the slave trade that Durant had been permitting in the region.

Sylrael departed Ravenfell for a time on his own personal quests, but fate reunited Anton and Sylrael when he first started serving as envoy for the Ghost King. Anton had told him the truth of the matter, and Sylrael sympathised with him. Seeking to comfort his friend and comrade who was suffering from profound loneliness, Sylrael suggested forming a band of sellswords together: the Braves of Marceilles.

Sylrael believes he is Anton's closest confidant, but there is always more that Anton holds back about whatever he confides in him about.

Magic/Seed: Unknown

Melodia Serenis

Melodia Serenis

25 | Female | Human

Description: Melodia has long brown hair and brown eyes, with a figure that would make some courtiers jealous. She wears leather-padded scoop-neck blue blouse, accented with a half skirt over cream tight pants with knee-high brown leather boots. She sometimes wears jewellery to accent her adventurer's look. She keeps a dagger handy in her boot, and a sword at her belt.

She was once a Sister of the Flame, part of a monotheistic cult from a neighboring kingdom of Ravenfell. After an unmentioned disgrace, she left the Priory and struck out on her own as a mercenary mage for hire. Her talent with a selection of pyromancy spells lead her to all sorts of different jobs, not all of them pleasant.

Eventually, she crossed paths with Anton when he required aid in destroying a baggage train in a select amount of time. For a modest fee, Melodia set fire to the entire baggage train within minutes while Anton had kept its guards very busy. Afterward, Anton offered a permanent place with the Braves and, seeing a chance to depart from the solitary life, Melodia took him up on the offer.

Magic:
x Shield - A defensive spell, Melodia conjures a barrier that protects her and two others beside her.

x Flames - A simple destruction spell, Melodia evokes a small plume of fire from her fingertips.

x Firebolt - A classic destruction spell, Melodia launches a bolt of fire at a target at range.

x Protection from Fire - Given her proclivity for fire, Melodia often bestows this spell upon herself and her companions. For half an hour, those bearing this benediction (as well as whatever they have equipped) are protected from the heat of ordinary and magical flames.

x Wall of Fire - An oft defensive spell, Melodia etches magic into the ground that bursts with a wall of flames to halt an advance. She usually either blocks off chokepoints or creates a defensive circle. The flames last for half a minute or until Melodia wills it, whichever comes first.

x Song of Fire - Melodia augments her pyromancy with her voice, uttering a haunting dirge as fire. Uncontrollable geysers of flame violently erupt and explode from the ground in a large area around her, increasing in frequency and intensity as Melodia's voice maintains and reaches a crescendo.