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.)
Belethor grew up as a citizen of the Eratus Empire. He came of age on his parent's grain farm constantly being told of the glory and righteousness of the empire.
Who raised your character and how? What are these people doing now?
Father- Inconnu Mother- Gertrude "Gerdie" Endoxos. Both are still at home working the family farm.
How did your attribute scores affect your character?
Belethor is a physical specimen if there ever was one, with exceptional strength and constitution. From the age of 8 he worked the fields from sun up to sundown, and as he he grew older he found that much of the work others needed oxen to do, he could do on his own. The long times spent working in the fields did not dampen his spirits, as he regularly conversed with his parents and any hired help that was working at the farm.
What made your character obtain the class they have now?
Belethor always felt he was called to do something greater than farm work. He began to notice a burning in his chest, a certain warmth that filled him whenever he would offer his evening prayers to Arzen. That warmth was similar to the heat generated in his muscles during hard work, so he soon put the two together and knew he must dedicate his efforts to whatever Arzen would have him do.
What your character doing in recent years before the campaign's start?
He has been volunteering for any missions available, to help him achieve his dreams of rising in the legionnaire ranks.
What motivated your character to leave their previous lifestyle and become adventurers?
Belethor could no longer ignore the call of adventure and duty. Every swing of the sickle he imagined he was felling enemies. He would imagine the sweat pouring off his brow and down his back was a trickle of blood from some minor injury sustained in a glorious battle.
Which people are important for your character?
Any of his superior officers and his family. His former sweetheart Sarilana, whom he left behind when he joined the legion.
What connections does your character have to the other player characters?
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Name a promise you have made to another player character that you would never break.
Under construction
If nothing happened, what short/long term goals does your character have?
To rise as high as possible in the ranks of the empire and achieve glory for Arzen.
What makes your character a likeable adventurer that others would be willing to have to risk their lives for?
Belethor is a fountain of positivity, always trying to encourage others to achieve greatness.
What has your character done in the past, that they now deeply regret?
He knows his parents expected him to take over the farm, but the call to become something greater was too strong to resist.
Are there any people that would wish harm to your character and why?
No
More optional plot hooks:
- My character's lineage might not be what I think it is. -This one will be unknown to you as player as well. Do not add details-
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Overview
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Early Life
Defining Events
Relationships
Flaws
Backstory
Anders grew up in northern Aldion, near the border of Razorleaf. Now, home is wherever the coin leads him. Preferably a place with a clean bed, but you can't always be choosy
Anders' mother was a cobbler and raised him until her death when he was 15. His uncle worked as a local guard captain and trained Anders to defend himself from an early age. Following the death of his mother, Anders took found work on a merchant ship but found the money lacking. After mooring briefly in Blackden, he took work on a pirate ship and learned to defend himself further.
Anders was always nimble, and thus took to life on the sea naturally. His keen eye also proved itself useful on the open water, both to spy for land or hostile vessels. He's hearty and could sail any sea before him, but he's hopeless trying to navigate a social interaction
Sailors can't succumb to rage. You can't scare the sea, so you need your wits about you when she starts fighting you. The day a sailor loses his wits, is the day he becomes crabfeed.
Anders has been working as an information broker and hired muscle in Unified Caldor following his last expedition. His respect as a smuggler may be gone, but he won't crack under pressure, and he's good with a blade.
Anders' last voyage saw him break the cardinal rule of a smuggler: The cargo is not your business. Just get it to its destination in one piece. His last voyage found him smuggling a powerful item for a private party out of the Eratus Empire. Upon learning its power, however, Anders thought it best that no one possess it, and he buried it at sea. But his conscience cost him all credibility as a smuggler and made fresh enemies out of his buyer, as well as the individual he stole the item from.
Anders has found himself alone in recent years, having little more than general acquaintances and pleasantries with the shopkeeps and merchants of Owlreach. He's particularly fond of a local smith, Bennet Nevda, and his wife, a local tavern keeper named Mary. They took him in when he was forced to abandon his last ship and settle inland.
Anders has crossed paths with Night Kantly a handful of times in the past, though always in a professional capacity. He's never been able to get a read on the fellow, but they've never quarreled. Similarly, Aurgan Nalakina has helped Anders on a number of occasions that required more brawn than Anders could muster. Ava Shassi assisted Anders on his final voyage and ultimately helped Anders realize what it was he had in his possession and its power.
Anders spent a lot of time chatting with Aurgan during their various interactions on the docks, and after Anders lost his ship. He swore to Aurgan that if he ever managed to get himself another ship, he'd bring Aurgan along to show him more of the world that he had yet to see.
In a perfect world, Anders would return to the Eratus Empire, and travel the seas with Leina as he had intended.
Anders is a man you can trust. You may roll your eyes at him more than you actually speak to him, but his word is his bond.
Anders had a paramour in the Eratus Empire, Leina, who nearly saved him from himself and his last voyage. It was supposed to be a job that could fund the rest of their lives. But when Anders squandered the cargo, he squandered any chance of being able to keep Leina safe with him, and hasn't had the heart to see her since.
The wizard from the Eratus Empire who was in possession of the artifact Anders stole is likely still willing to pay a handsome sum for Anders' head, as is the buyer who never received their cargo.
More optional plot hooks: [I know information about an expensive famous item, that others want.]
Anders met a tragic death when he ventured away from his friends and got surrounded by horrible multi-legged creatures.