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Crimson FlameIvraan Valdo
Race, Age, Time in the Caravan:
A young half-elf in his early twenties, he has been with the Caravan for 3 and half years now.
Appearance:
The first thing you would notice when looking at this young half-elf is his striking white hair. That coupled with beady white eyes and a sizable slash-scar on his face gives way to a face that is hard to forget. While generally, he keeps his hair unkempt, freely flowing around, on occasion he will bundle them together to form a ponytail. His elven heritage is mostly visible in his ears and length, standing a solid 203cm tall (6'7). His lean and slender build coupled with the fact that he seems to be carrying a spear by his side suggests an agile spearman.
History:
Born to two loving and doting parents who had managed to overcome the boundaries of their race, Ivraan grew up in a loving home. Ivraan was the second child the couple had brought to the world, with Ivraan having an older brother. His mother an elf by the name of Elara was a skilled healer, and his father a human by the name of Alexander a skilled ranger. The oldest, a half-elf by the name of Aelar was being groomed to take over the family tavern. One Ivraan's parents had bought with their earnings as adventurers. This basically meant that both Ivraan and his younger sister Ela were given free rein in what they wanted. For Ela it was simple, she loved chatting, making music and enjoying the tavern life. For Ivraan however, it was a different story. Plagued with indecision since he was young Ivraan decided to join the Caravan as it passed his hometown, hoping to find a way forward in life.
As for how Ivraan got a massive slash across his face, he doesn't like to tell people. All that is really decipherable based on the scar is that it was made with either a blade or a thin wire. For those whom he eventually warms up to, it turns out his former teacher gave it to him to awaken his latent potential in Vitae. Acting as a traitor to Ivraan, it hurt him deeply.
Personality:
Young and optimistic ready to explore the world. Raised with compassion Ivraan took over that virtue. Very chatty, perhaps from being raised in a tavern.
Motivation:
Ivraan is hoping to find his way in life. Perhaps love, adventure, or life as a caravaneer. The mundane tavern was too boring, so adventure lust is the main reason.
Skills, Strengths and Weaknesses, and Tools:
Vitae, also known as the energy of life is a universal force that dwells within every living being. To use it and train in it, you need to unlock it via meditation, training, and often a life-altering event. In general, the use of Vitae is simple, it enhances the body. Be that it's agility, strength, recovery speed or train of thought. It might make you jump higher, run faster, think faster or recover faster. As a source, it is not unlimited and should not be used for prolonged periods of time, if a being fully runs out of Vitae, they cannot access it for at the very least a month.
The way one trains Vitae is mostly by meditation, by transferring and absorbing the Vitae in the surrounding area one's source can grow. However if one kills a being by draining it's Vitae, the energy gets corrupted, turning poisonous unless repelled or extracted.
In simpler terms, think of it as the classic Murim cultivation without it being bound to weaponry.
The way one trains Vitae is mostly by meditation, by transferring and absorbing the Vitae in the surrounding area one's source can grow. However if one kills a being by draining it's Vitae, the energy gets corrupted, turning poisonous unless repelled or extracted.
In simpler terms, think of it as the classic Murim cultivation without it being bound to weaponry.
Strengths
Use of Vitae; A magic system meant to enhance physical capabilities. Often combined with skills in weaponry or martial arts for it's full effect. During one of Ivraan's treks in the forest, he met a master that thought him the way after noticing Ivraan's abundance of Vitae.
A tavern lad; Being raised in a tavern made Ivraan a great socializer, both capable of persuasion and deception. However do not mistake his optimism for naivety, as Ivraan has shown to possess a keen mind.
Skilled Spearman; At a young age Ivraan's parents ask their children to experiment with some basic weaponry. As it turned out Ivraan was very talented with the spear and determined enough to train it almost daily. This made him a solid fighter in his own right.
Elven Agility; While not as agile as a full-blooded elf, Ivraan's elven blood has clearly granted him dexterity above what is expected of a common man. Ivraan uses this to support his skill with the spear.
Knowledge of herbology; Raised by a healer, Ivraan was taught herbology of the close forest granting him basic knowledge of the craft. With some common sense and by virtue of reference Ivraan is able to learn what is edible and poisonous rather quickly.
Tools
Crescent Spear; A spear granted by his parents when Ivraan turned 18. It is forged from a rare metal as strong as cold steel, but as light as a feather.
Well Crafted Leather Armor. A gift from his parents upon leaving with the Caravan. It is tailored to fit Ivraan perfectly and does not constrict his movement at all. A gambeson beneath it provides ample protection, specifically for slashing and blunt attacks.
Weaknesses;
Magically inept; Perhaps as a result of his inherent Vitae, but Ivraan is completely helpless when it comes to using magic. While his parents tried to teach him the basics it never stuck so Ivraan decided to forgo that in favor of training with his spear, and late Vitae.
Easily bored; Ivraan is easily bored and will on occasion just decide to do things for the fun of it. An example could be pranks on fellow travelers. Ivraan also tends to not realize the consequences of his actions as part of him being raised in such a loving environment.
What They Most Want:
A purpose in life, enjoyment, and time to hone his skills
If They Had a DnD Alignment, It Would Be:
Chaotic Neutral
Three Likes:
Martial Arts, Learning new things, and Herbology
Three Dislikes:
People asking him about magic, boredom, and people claiming Vitae is magic.
Ivraan genuinely hates it when people claim Vitae is magic, it is far beyond a pet peeve and more closely an obsession to prove people wrong.
Do They Follow Their Heart or Their Mind?:
Their Heart, the reason to join the Caravan was a spontaneous one and ever since Ivraan has been following his heart.
Worst Fear:
Killing someone by absorbing their Vitae.
Favorite Color: Red
Most Like The Animal:
Leopard Seal, cute and bubbly until he needs to hunt or protect.
Favorite Time of Day:
The evening.
How They Dress:
Mostly seen in either his tailor-fit leather armor or in common travelers' clothing.
Favorite Season:
Spring
What Gods/Spirits/Whatevers They Worship (If Any):
Gaia, or something that resembles the Earth Mother as this belief is closely linked to Vitae.
A purpose in life, enjoyment, and time to hone his skills
If They Had a DnD Alignment, It Would Be:
Chaotic Neutral
Three Likes:
Martial Arts, Learning new things, and Herbology
Three Dislikes:
People asking him about magic, boredom, and people claiming Vitae is magic.
Ivraan genuinely hates it when people claim Vitae is magic, it is far beyond a pet peeve and more closely an obsession to prove people wrong.
Do They Follow Their Heart or Their Mind?:
Their Heart, the reason to join the Caravan was a spontaneous one and ever since Ivraan has been following his heart.
Worst Fear:
Killing someone by absorbing their Vitae.
Favorite Color: Red
Most Like The Animal:
Leopard Seal, cute and bubbly until he needs to hunt or protect.
Favorite Time of Day:
The evening.
How They Dress:
Mostly seen in either his tailor-fit leather armor or in common travelers' clothing.
Favorite Season:
Spring
What Gods/Spirits/Whatevers They Worship (If Any):
Gaia, or something that resembles the Earth Mother as this belief is closely linked to Vitae.