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Thirteen fragments, beings with vast power, originating from the Divine Realm, traveled to this newly found planet. These fragments, later known as the major gods, live in the Divine Realm together with other fragments. They called themselves fragments as they believe they all originated from one, all powerful being, that created all universes, but then split. The thirteen fragments were close like siblings and always did things together. The planet when it was found was barren, without life or magic, but it had potential. The one that was first to spot this new planet, named Arda, did not hesitate to detach herself from the Divine Realm and imbue with the planet to give it life and magic. That was seen as a great sacrifice by the other twelve, who knew that their sibling Arda would not be able to return until this planet is no more.

The twelve gods split into three groups, which were later known as Gold (Good), Silver (Evil) and Emerald (Neutral). The groups stayed the same, except from three changes. Dominaria switched from Gold to Silver, Iskar from Emerald to Gold and Oromne from Silver to Emerald. The exact dates of those changes are largely unknown but they are approximated at the end of 1st Era or the early centuries of the 2nd.

From that change and onwards no shifts have been reported. The groups are as following:


Gold (Good)Silver (Evil)Emerald (Neutral)

Maldos

Zeriax

Vermillion

Andralte

Dominaria

Refelia

Iskar

Krevor

Laia

Luthien

Izalith

Oromne

Besides the twelve major fragments, lesser fragments travelled to the world of Arda for various reasons. Other seeking to gain followers, other intrigued by events, other simply by curiosity, others banished from their previous worlds or other seeking refuge from forces that want them perished. These Lesser fragments are not as powerful as the twelve gods and cannot sustain themselves by feeding from multiple plains. They are also referred as "local gods" and such local communities or events is what feeds them. They full extent of their power varies, but many estimate them to be equally strong as the first dragons. Lesser fragments are not widely known, even though they'd wish to be. Even if they could be amassing a large amount of followers, they prefer to be more subtle, to not incur the wrath of major fragments for stealing their energy. Some of the Lesser Fragments work as Patrons, offer power to individuals known as warlocks, in exchange of tasks or worship.

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Raven Delmirev Raven Delmirev

Overview/Backstory

Raven - a Shifter with Were-Raven genes - spent most of his time with their tribe, which consisted mostly of Were-creatures and shapeshifters of animalistic origin. When not training under his panther-shifter of a mother in the ways of a Scout, Raven would often travel to a nearby settlement to deliver missives & reports from the tribe elders to his father, a Were-Raven Stalker. His father would then provide Raven information to take back to the tribe.

In between acting as messenger, Raven would spend much of his time at inns & taverns, conversing with the settlement's people, learning their culture, as their own tribe lacked much in the way of diversity. Eventually, Raven would meet their fated one - An emerald gem dragonborn by the name of Midesh "Mindbiter" Delmirev - at one such tavern; the most beautiful creation in all of Arda to Raven. After much conversation and many repeated visits over countless months, learning magic with the help of Midesh's understanding of their innate abilities and intellectual mind, Raven revealed their true feelings & was both relieved & excited to know that it was reciprocated.

A month later, after having exchanged personal gifts between each other, Raven's activities were discovered by their father. Having been exposed to their tribe's elders of having broken sacred rites & traditions - bonding with a mate from outside the tribe's races - and refusing to take another spouse, Raven was banished from their homeland to prevent future generations of shapeshifters adapting the same mentality. Upon their banishment, the elder shaman placed a curse on Raven, preventing them from either communicating with or approaching Midesh, directly or indirectly.

6 months later, Raven has continued his studies of the arcane in the hopes of one day either finding, or creating a spell that will rid him of the curse placed upon him, so that he may one day return to his love, all the while drafting maps and keeping a journal of his adventures to eventually share with Midesh, adopting their name as Raven Delmirev. 

Events

Woke up from "The Great Sleep" after 300 years had passed.

Came across objects of divinity & necromancy in Owlreach.

"Secured" an artifact in exchange for entry inside the home base of a particularly strong faction.

Met with a dryad in search of her sisters, to which he promised to look for.

Performed a ritual and became a follower of a religion from a far off land.

Saved a unique creature from an unfortunate fate. Brought them back with us to our home.

"Rescued" an informant from an opposing faction.

Went on a large-scale offensive and defeated an imposing threat in an old mansion. Lost an ally in the process.

Solved a murder mystery that led to a crazed cultist. Was unable to take them alive, unfortunately.

Went on a mission to find the potential ring leader of the cult, where ultimately, Raven fell in battle.

Status


While on a mission to rescue some kidnapped citizens, was defeated and eaten alive by a divine messenger/beast of The Hunt sent to kill him by the Fragment Oromne, after a group performed a ritual sacrifice.    

Entry Date

As of 03/27/2023.

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Orthus Orthus

Overview

Orthus is a half-elf male in his early twenties, with a lean athletic build. His eyes are silver and his hair is white with a slight hint of blue. His skin is tough, like the underbelly of a dragon, with a pale-grey hue and a blue tinge. His sorcerer's power awoke in combat, when faced with true dread in the Forest of Many Colours. He seeks to grow stronger, learn more about the world, and build a life where he is independent and not beholden to anyone.

Early Life
Orthus grew up in the orphanage of Elmfall. He formed a close bond with another orphan, a half-elven girl, named Remornia. They were a bit rowdy and prone to getting into trouble. mostly due to Remornia's pride or Orthus' temper. In their early teens, they left the orphanage and decided to fend for themselves. Together, they faced off bullies, worked boring jobs for an extra hand full of coin, and found a mutual love of adventuring when exploring the Forest of Many Colours as many adventurers do. 

They shared everything, held no secrets, and their relationship grew to more than friendship. Orthus was reliable, nimble, and quick to act, while Remornia was clever and sometimes outright devious. Both found they had a knack for charming their way into (or out of) things, and found it easy to make friends or connect with people. They did not possess the raw strength that some of the human boys had working on the farms, but found they had the skills suitable for crafting and even selling the many wares Elmfall offers. However, a life of adventure always beckoned, and their trips into the Forest of Many Colours ended deeper and deeper into the woods every time; sometimes lasting for days.

Defining Events

One fateful night in the forest, Orthus awoke and found himself alone. He sprang up, searching for Remornia. Calling after her, he drew unwanted attention and found himself facing off with monstrous creatures he had never seen before. The encounter with the vampire spawn awakened his dormant sorcerer's power. Frost burst from his palms like an avalanche, and it froze the creatures into solid blocks of ice. Or so he thought, until he saw the massive silver dragon looming behind him. It was a selfless act by a majestic creature, and nothing was asked for in return. "She'll need you to be strong," was all it said; an event that changed his life forever.

Remornia was different after that night. She told him everything about what happened. Or so he thinks. 

Relationships


Remornia is all he has; their trust, love of adventure, and mutual goals of seeking power keep them bonded. Despite the changes, Remornia and Orthus share an enduring bond. Their understanding and shared history anchor them, even as their quests for power take them on different journeys. Elmfall may be in their past, but their connection remains unbroken.

Orthus also knows the power of teamwork and that there is strength in numbers. He tends to be quiet most of the time, but he is persuasive and sensible when he speaks. He might be a bit chaotic at times, like winter's wind, but his friends find him to be reliable and good at keeping his word. He also tends to have a knack for finding ways to make money, or extracting useful information or resources from other people.

Flaws


Haunted by the brush with undeath, Orthus has a severe distaste for the undead. Yet he is blind to Remornia's growing thirst for power and the means she would pursue to obtain it.


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Leokas Walhand Leokas Walhand

Overview

[Type below:] Write a short (around 100 words) overview of who your character is. Content, written in orange letters like this, will not be visible when you are done. It's simply there to provide guidance]

Leokas was born in Shadebough Falls, a small village grappling with the onset of Shadebough Mist Syndrome (SMS). Orphaned at a young age when his parents perished in the quest for a cure, Leokas found solace in the community's care, particularly under the guidance of Arvastan, a sea elf druid of the stars. Raised among sea-farers and healers, Leokas learned the ways of the druid, combining magic and medicine to heal others.

In the face of SMS affecting the villagers, Arvastan leaned on Leokas's growing expertise as a healer. With a sense of responsibility, Leokas was sent on a journey to explore new healing methods and find a cure for Shadebough Falls.

Early Life

[Type below:] Where did your character grow up? What place do they call "home" now? (could be the same or different.) [75 words max] The locations don't have to be named. It can be described. Growing up locations play a role on what your character knows about the area. Some races might have specific locations they came from. If uncertain, ask the DM.
Leokas grew up in Shadebough Falls, a small village with its own set of challenges, particularly the Shadebough Mist Syndrome (SMS) affecting its citizens. Despite the struggles, he calls this village home. Currently, his travels around Aldion have become a new journey, seeking healing methods and a cure for SMS.
[Type below:] Who raised your character and how? What are these people doing now? [75 words max] name at least 2 characters, preferably 3-4, that played an important role in your upbringing. 
Leokas was raised by Arvastan, a sea elf druid, and Nokia Skullstomper Innulukaine, a goliath and captain of the Shadebough Falls militia. Arvastan took over the role of Leokas' father after his birth parents died while searching for a cure to SMS. Nokia, Leokas' surrogate mother, played a crucial role in his upbringing. Irivoi Seasplitter Innulukaine, Leokas' best friend, and Kes, who learned natural magic from Arvastan, are also significant figures.
[Type below:] How did your attribute scores affect your character? [175 words max] How did your strengths and weaknesses formed your life? For instance, did a 20 STR push you into manual labor, as you could handle it easily? Did a low CON make you often sick and had to travel to the capital for medicine? Did a high CHA make it easy to make friends?
The strengths and weaknesses instilled in Leokas by Arvastan, a healer with a deep respect for nature, shaped him into a gentle, calming soul with a natural affinity for animals. Growing up around sea-farers also contributed to his physical strength. Leokas has always had an optimistic outlook on life and a helpful disposition, which made it easy for people to like and get along with him. 

Defining Events

[Type below:] What made your character obtain the class they have now? [75 words max] Why did you become a Fighter and not a Barbarian? What incident pushed you to your class choice?
Leokas became a druid under Arvastan's guidance, blending magic and medicine to heal others. His journey as a druid aligns with his selfless nature, motivated by a desire to cure SMS in Shadebough Falls. He always admired his adoptive father's tranquil spirit.
[Type below:] What your character doing in recent years before the campaign's start? [75 words max] In the last 2–3 years, what had your character been doing?
In the last 2 years, Leokas has been traveling around Aldion, exploring different healing methods and consulting with clerics and doctors to find new ways to address SM
[Type below:] What motivated your character to leave their previous lifestyle and become adventurers? [120 words max] Nobody decides to endanger themselves without good reason. Were you forced to leave your previous lifestyle? What happened that changed you from a safe job, like a farmer, to an adventurer?
Leokas was motivated to leave his previous lifestyle by the urgency of finding a cure for SMS, particularly after Nokia contracted the syndrome. The well-being of his village became a driving force for him to embark on the adventurous path.
[Type below:] What short/long term goals does your character have? [75 words max] If the world continued in its peaceful state, what would you'd be working towards for?
Leokas' long-term goals include finding his birth parents or gaining closure about their fate. He also aspires to earn a place among the stars with Refellia, the goddess he follows. Short-term goals involve fulfilling promises to Kes regarding curing SMS. He also believes that, as a follower of Refelia, if he does a great enough deed in the world, when he dies, he will be granted a place among the stars as a shining light for others.

Relationships

[Type below:] Which people are important for your character? [75 words max] Who does your character consider important at the start of the campaign? Name at least 2 other people
Important people at the start of the campaign include Arvastan, Nokia, Irivoi, Kes, and the stranger searching for Leokas on behalf of his birth father.
[Type below:] What connections do your character have to the other player characters? [175 words max] communicate with the other players and create two positive connections with two other player characters. Could have been friendship, coworkers, family relation or any relation that results in some degree of trust
Leokas has known Kes for a few years, learning natural magic from Arvastan. He has also met Marina during her short visit to Shadebough. 
[Type below:] Name an agreement you have made to another player character that you would honor. [75 words max] Communicate and agree on what agreement your character has made to one of the two other characters (you have connections to), that you wouldn't break.
Leokas has made a promise to Kes to cure SMS for both Kes and Caleb. An agreement he would honor with utmost dedication.
[Type below:] What are some good personality qualities that your character has as an adventurer? [75 words max] To ensure that the group doesn't have problematic characters everyone else will hate, tell us why would others trust and like your character as a fellow adventurer
As an adventurer, Leokas exudes qualities of selflessness, an easy-going nature, and an infectious positive attitude.

Flaws

[Type below:] What has your character done in the past, that they now deeply regret?[75 words max] This is more for plot hooks. It could be a missed opportunity or something they feel bad about.
He deeply regrets not being able to find his birth parents or missing an opportunity to do so in the past.



Below and above the text box, there are few more basic information fields to fill out, such as Ancenstry, Age, Gender, Pronouns etc. To have a better and full character profile please fill out the Traits and Attributes tabs (top of the page) and Organization (if applicable).
If you would like to add more elements to your character's story, you can do after you save the entry and scroll down to the last post and edit it. If you're unsure where that is, ask the DM. 


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