Welcome to the Lands of Arda
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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) |
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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Backstory
Where did your character grow up? What place do they call "home" now? (could be the same or different.) [75 words max]
Ava grew up in her family's castle and had a very sheltered childhood. The closest neighbor was miles away. It was in the beautiful countryside, a lot of rolling hills. Ava enjoyed reading in the garden. She still considers her family's castle home, but is unwilling to go back until she finds answers to why she was abandoned at the altar.
Who raised your character and how? What are these people doing now? [75 words max]
Ava was raised by her parents, and has an older brother, Jack. Her parents preferred Jack, as he was the heir, and so she spent a lot of her childhood with tutors, with her governess, and reading. Her parents are still nobles, but with a significantly diminished reputation since Ava was abandoned at the altar, and then ran off. They are unhappy she is gone, but Ava doesn't know that.
How did your attribute scores affect your character? [175 words max]
Ava always knew she was intelligent, however her parents didn't ever really try to push her. She got an education-a noble girl's education. She saw all the things her brother got to learn and was upset. Her parents told her a noble lady didn't need anything Jack was learning. She tried very hard to prove she could do more, but her parents were firm. As intelligent as Ava is however, she lacks street smarts. Often in her youth she didn't think things through very much. She hasn't gotten much better at this, and lacks any form of street smarts.
What made your character obtain the class they have now? [75 words max]
Ava has always loved magic-however it was deeply forbidden for her study in her family's home. She figured, if she was going to run away, she might as well do what she wants, and learn magic. She loves being a wizard and wants to create her own spells at some point.
What your character doing in recent years before the campaign's start? [75 words max]
Ava was studying magic. She truly enjoyed her studies because it was the first time she ever felt challenged at learning. She had also been trying to investigate Alastair's disappearance, but had never really made much headway due to the strain of her studies.
In the last 2–3 years, what had your character been doing?
What motivated your character to leave their previous lifestyle and become adventurers? [120 words max]
Ava had been set up to marry the son of another noble family, Lord Alistair. Despite her reservations about the arranged marriage, Ava trusted her parents' judgment and believed it was her duty to fulfill their wishes. She spent months preparing for the grand wedding ceremony, hoping that love would grow between her and Lord Alistair over time. However, on the fateful day of the wedding, Lord Alistair failed to appear at the altar. Ava's heart shattered into a million pieces as she stood before the crowd, abandoned and humiliated. The shock and heartbreak she experienced that day left deep emotional scars that she still carries.
Which people are important for your character? [75 words max]
Anders and Night. She has worked with them and considers them both friends. She is excited to adventure with them more.
What connections does your character have to the other player characters? [175 words max]
Ava met Anders on his ill fated last smuggling trip. Anders wasn't aware of the danger of the magical artifact he was carying. Ava informed him of the nature of the object.
Name a promise you have made to another player character that you would never break. [75 words max]
Ava gave Night information on a magical object. She later found out that item was stolen, but swore not to tell anyone.
If nothing happened, what short/long term goals does your character have? [75 words max]
Besides finding out what happened with Alistair, she would like to be learning more about magic. She would also like to one day marry and have kids.
What makes your character a likeable adventurer that others would be willing to have to risk their lives for? [75 words max]
Ava is an optimist, she is the first to try and cheer someone up if they are down. She is a very social person, and is comfortable talking to people. She's very easygoing, and finds it easy to cool a situation down. She is very trusting, and cares deeply for her friends.
What has your character done in the past, that they now deeply regret?[75 words max]
When Ava was young, 10-11ish, she had a fight with one of her history tutors. Ava felt that he, a commoner, shouldn't be yelling at a daughter of nobility, and so she complained to her parents. Her parents fired the tutor-(not what she wanted at all, she just wanted him to be talked to), and when Ava explained this her parents refused to rehire him. It made her realize the power she holds, and she's regretted it ever since.
Are there any people that would wish harm to your character and why?
Ava's brother Jack might harm her. He feels that Ava's personality is the reason why Alistair abandoned her, and the family's reputation is poor because she ran off as well. He feels it might be better if she was gone.
Backstory
Where did your character grow up? What place do they call "home" now? (could
be the same or different.)
Grew up in the forest lands of Razorleaf in the north. I became agile and familiar in the elven architecture hopping across building tops and racing through the forests.
Who raised your character and how? What are these people doing now?
My mother and father were brilliant astronomers both. Taught me the means of star gazing and celestial history. They raised me well in a loving home outside the main city. They were killed by a necromancer travelling through town. He'd robbed my parents and burnt down the building before leaving me in the house to die.
How did your attribute scores affect your character?
My strengthened abilities were honed over the years of navigating my surroundings like a monkey through the trees or running across rooftops. I trained to become a holy warrior to spread righteous justice through beauty and truth.
What made your character obtain the class they have now?
Although vain and sensational, I genuinely believe my devotion toward all that is beauty can spread unanimous good throughout the lands. Because of this, I humbly travel the world spreading my beliefs and transforming the places I visit for the better.
What your character doing in recent years before the campaign's start?
Before joining my current party, I'd been travelling solo as a pilgrim spreading my devotion toward beauty and justice. Sometimes I'd work as a mercenary for justice, pursuing criminals and aiding townspeople as I went.
What motivated your character to leave their previous lifestyle and become adventurers?
My parents raised me to believe in the power of truth and justice. Through my own pursuit as a holy warrior, I found self worth and holy servitude in leaving a structured life as a warrior, instead focusing on travelling and spreading my good word as a pilgrim.
Which people are important for your character?
I met Sister Teddy upon bringing a young, dying boy into town. She saved him, and I immediately took an appreciation toward her gifted abilities to heal. Her ugliness disgusted me, and I'm now making it my mission to correct her inappropriately hideous nature. In this pursuit, I met Cornelia, a gifted wizard who may be able to help me correct Sister Teddy's appearance. If Cornelia studies long enough, she may be able to work some magic to fix Sister Teddy's appearance.
What connections does your character have to the other player characters?
I've found comradery and goals working with Sister Teddy and Cornelia. In our own time together, we stumbled upon Fenthick, a talented ranger with a proficiency in handling trouble. His hideous appearance has equally spurred me to make it my mission to find a worldly cure to correct the ugliness that spreads throughout the land.
Name a promise you have made to another player character that you would never break.
I will promise to do everything in my power to help the ugliness that has plagued Sister Teddy and Fenthick. They have inspired a new longing in me to find a means to rid the lands of ugliness like theirs.
If nothing happened, what short/long term goals does your character have?
My long term goals are to spread beauty, justice, and truth throughout the world. In the short term, I'm traveling and helping others as I can as a hired mercenary and agent of the crown. When worthy work appears, I make myself useful. When I'm not working on side jobs and requests of the places I travel to, I'm finding new means of creating beauty, transforming others into more beautiful beings, and finding an ultimate "cure" to ugliness.
What makes your character a likeable adventurer that others would be willing to have to risk their lives for?
Although a seemingly shallow elf, people find Vigo as a genuinely caring individual. His motivations at first seem ridiculous, but after getting to know why he pursues truth and justice in the name of beauty, people understand his intentions are to bring good to the world. He wants the best possible outcome for all good people, and genuinely believes this can best be accomplished through beautifying the world and the people in it.
What has your character done in the past, that they now deeply regret?
The biggest regret is not being in his parent's shop the day they were murdered. If he'd been there, he could have tried to prevent their needless murder. He was supposed to be there that day, and will always feel the sting of regret knowing he'd made a selfish and costly mistake.
Are there any people that would wish harm to your character and why?
Vigo has a target on his back from many outlaws and criminal organizations he's fought and dealt with. Vigo works in the name of the crown and for his Goddess, leaving those with ill intentions and criminal motivations to see Vigo as a common enemy.
More optional plot hooks:
- My character's lineage might not be what I think it is.
Overview/Backstory
Lumen is a devout follower of Maldos, and Maldos has answered her prayers, granting her more power than other clerics of her faith. She wields her powers of light to keep the dark of Zeriax's followers in check.
Events
Witnessed the colosseum fight, and joined the party of the winners after one of the party members perished.
Status
Travelling with the champions of the colosseum to conquer the floors.
Entry Date
Introduced March 7, 2023