Gonna give this a bump. OvO

Quote from: Wrathwyrm on February 18, 2018, 11:15:54 PM
You desire rivalry with merchant-trader man?

Look no further than Akbar The Third!

Akbar is great shopkeeper, many a satisfied customer in multiple locations.

Come to Akbar's Emporium, where customer is like Shah, but less lavish in nature.

This could be interesting! What sorts of shenanigans were you thinking we might could plot between these two?

So, recently​ gave my character Evander a big ol' facelift. He's a merchant and trader living in Essyrn, and while I do have some larger plot ideas in mind for him down the road, I'd like to first maybe explore the day to day aspects of his life, maybe establish some friendships and rivalries along the way. If you're interested, you can reply here, shoot me a PM or ping me on Discord!

To those of you who know me from years gone by (or through chatting with me on Discord), I've finally got things in real life in order enough to, hopefully, make a comeback here! To those of you who may not know me or might be reading this as a new member, hello and welcome to SotE! I missed this place and all the wonderful people I used to write and build stories with.

~KG

Sorry this took so long to get up. I got busy with things (namely related to buying a new car xD).
Anyhow, I had @Spicyspice this go around!

A long, dreary sigh rolled out of Evander's beak as he slumped against the clay wall of the alley, staring out into the hustle and bustle of the Essyrni marketplace with a twinge of misery in his eyes. A little over two years ago, he would have been sitting at one of those stalls, pedaling his wares alongside his fellow traders. That was the past. Ever since his escape from bondage several months ago, he had lived the life of a pauper; begging and scavenging were his way of life, having to fight with stray dogs and rats for scraps of meat and bread crusts. His feathers and fur, once vibrant and gleaming, were now haggard and dull from malnutrition and neglect.

"Oh, why does Fate hate me so...?" the griffon moaned, oily tears beginning to stream down his face as reminiscence and nostalgia yanked at his heartstrings. 

So, I had @Blink

I made a little blinking GIF because that's what Blink does

Leporello merely rolled his eyes at the display of ale magic, unimpressed with the rather wasteful spectacle; as skilled as this lad was, he had seen much more intricate displays in centuries past performed by much more competent mages. Plucking the strings of his instrument, the rabbit couldn't help but chuckle at the assumption of his age.

"You assume much and miss much more, water dweller, for I am not a spring chicken, as you presume," the bard replied as he carefully tuned his harp, each string precisely wound to their native pitches. "But, as it happens, I don't know that tune. Perhaps I can enthrall you with another?"

The tavern was bustling as Leporello entered the building, the rabbit's harp slung over his back as he made his way to the counter, his clothes and fur soaked from the rain. It had been a cold, windy walk from the next town over, and while he generally  preferred inns to taverns, his weary feet needed a rest. Taking a seat at the bar, the bard returned the rather strange glare he received from the bartender with a glower of challenge, which was more than enough to whip the man back into a professional, courteous manner.

With a bit of a whimsical grin, Leporello took a deep breath and recited his order to the bartender,

"Why, dear fellow, you look quite pale,
As if you've never given a rabbit a glass of ale;
Why the cross face? It's your job, you ass!
Now, make haste, dear fellow: one whiskey in glass!"

As the man left to fetch his drink, the rabbit's eyes wandered around the room, locking onto a rather curios display of water magic by a fishy looking fellow. He had seen their kind before in the area, so the sight wasn't all that surprising, but it was still enthralling, nonetheless.

"Quite a neat little party trick you've got there. It's not every day I see a water mage controlling their beer," he said to the scaled being as he unslung his harp and started wiping off the rainwater with a towel on the counter.

A final resounding minor chord from Leporello's harp fluttered through the boisterous crowd as the rabbit bard walked into the boisterous tavern from the odorous, packed streets of Selevea. No one seemed to notice his entrance as everyone seemed to be occupied with their reckless gambling and drunken dancing, which garnered a sigh of relief from his lips as he walked over to a table in the far corner, his harp slung haphazardly behind his back. The moon in the night sky was full, and he was in a foul enough mood as it was; the last thing he needed was to get dragged into a set of reels and jigs with the horribly out-of-tune fiddler they had sawing away by the bar. 

With a sigh, he silently signaled for a rather distressed waitress and quickly ordered the cheapest whiskey they carried in back, plopping a pile of coin in her hand as he took the whole bottle when she came back. While getting drunk was almost impossible for the moon spirit, alcohol was about the only thing that he knew of which would make the night go by faster...

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Name Leporello
Age Countless centuries
Gender Male
Species Lapine Moon Spirit
Height 4'9" (without ears)
Occupation Bard
Residence  Formerly the moon. Now wherever he can play a song.

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Art by me, Klezmer Gryphon

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Personality
Leporello is the fun-loving, bawdy sort who quite frankly doesn't give a damn if his joke about the Essyrni barmaid offended anyone. He's a warm, lively fellow with an eloquent manner of speech and a genuine generosity usually found only among saints. A razor-sharp wit and a quick mind make him a utilitarian comedian, as he mocks all trades and walks of life, be they a noble prince or a worthless beggar. That being said, there is a deep-seated tinge of remorse and anger in his voice which rises to the surface every now and again with the coming of the full moon. During these bouts of depression, Leporello is irritable and violent, and tends to drown his misery in liquor and gambling, which often turns his sharp wit into a weapon unto itself.

Magic/Abilities
Moon Spirit – Leporello is a moon spirit, and has several passive and active abilities based around the moon and the lunar cycle, as well as general knowledge and of the magical arts of lunar society.

• Ethereal vs. Corporeal Form
  Just as the moon waxes and wanes, so too does Leporello's body and powers change while on the earth. During the waxing phases of the moon, the moon spirit's body is more corporeal due to an increase in lunar spiritual energy and his physical powers, such as light conjuration become more dominant during the night. On nights where the moon is waning and there is a new moon, Leporello's body becomes more ethereal due to a decrease in lunar spiritual energy, and his spiritual abilities such as astral projection and divination become dominant; because he is a spirit, he is not really supposed to be in the physical plane during the new moon and its lack of spiritual essence due to the lack of the anchor in the physical plane he had while on the moon, but he remedies that problem with a piece of moonstone around his neck.
  
  • Waxing Phase Abilities
    During the waxing phases of the moon, Leporello's abilities are more physical in nature, allowing him to conjure structures and objects made of crystallized moonlight; these conjurations are harder than diamond and more durable than the best steel blade. In the realm of restoration, Leporello's healing magics are more powerful under a waxing moon which not only lets him heal others faster and more completely, it gives Leporello an increased healing factor, allowing him to take grievous injury and patch it back up in a matter of seconds. These abilities are their strongest during a full moon.
    
  • Waning Phase Abilities
    During the waning phases of the moon, Leporello's abilities are more spiritual in nature, allowing him the ability to cross into the astral plane among other things. While in the astral plane, he can speak with other hidden spirits and open portals between the physical and astral realms for others to enter or leave. The other major ability in this state is Leporello's power of divination; he can see possibilities of the future, but will never be sure which one will come true.
    
• Constellification
  A word that Leporello made up when first describing the ability to a mage he was traveling with, constellification is the act whereby Leporello becomes a constellation in the night sky, moving slowly through space for a few hours before turning back into his physical form in another location. This ability is indigenous to moon spirits, and is used as a means of  long-distance travel. The only downside is that it must be night time before Leporello can use this ability on earth.
  

Relationships
Muintara - Former reigning goddess of the moon and Leporello's former patroness. Overthrown and executed by the current reigning moon god Zarath.

Zarath - Current reigning god of the moon. Holds the number one spot on the list of people Leporello wants to bury alive in the collective consciousness of the astral plane.

History
Leporello began his existence as a moon spirit some several centuries prior to the fall of Fell. While he rarely talks about his past in great detail, he does take great pride in the fact that he was one of the favorite court musicians for the goddess Muintara. When Zarath, a rival god began to vie for power, Leporello was the one who informed the goddess of her enemy's plan, but she preferred the diplomatic option... and got the sword in return. For a few decades after Muintara's overthrow, Leporello stayed in Zarath's court, quietly lamenting the tragic end of his mistress's demise... and brewed a deep-seated spite for the reigning god. He began making veiled criticism in his songs for the god behind a cheeky grin and perked up ears, and soon got himself thrown out of Zarath's court for his antics. Zarath, not feeling this was enough, decided to get rid of the rabbit bard for good and threw him off the moon, down to the earth below. A few ancient accounts described a falling star striking an old dwarf stronghold.... That was Leporello. For now, he wanders the earth, singing his songs and telling tall tales. However, old grudges die hard in this one....

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Painu's gaze softened a little as he realized that he had been a little cross, and chuckled as he clapped the dwarf on the back. The mention of wood elves put a toothy grin across the otter's face.

"Them wood elves down the stream are wee bit o' tha crazy sort!" he exclaimed with a hearty laugh, "I remember one time I was helping a couple of 'em across th' river  'ere, and they just 'bout died o' shock when I cracked open a clam for me lunch!"

Liarri smiled as the fellow at the bar took eagerly to the drink. Most people did, which made mhìnòniac among the popular items the inn served. Still, she couldn't help but chuckle at his question.

"Oh, that's a trade secret! After all, I can't have the competition serving something just like it, can I?" the doe said with a wink as she collected the bottle from the counter, the saloon doors waving back and forth as she disappeared back into the kitchen.

A few minutes of clanging pots and pans and some shouting a foreign language later, Liarri reemerged from the kitchen doors carrying a steaming bowl of soup and a freshly boiled pudding, setting both down on the bar counter in front of her customer.

"Kitchen aides... So clueless sometimes..." she muttered.

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Name Tàrocai Mhuìcaduir
Nickname(s) Tòrai
Age 15
Gender Male
Species Damhnait
Ethnicity N/A
Height 5'4"
Occupation None
Residence The streets of Reajh

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Physical Description
Tòrai would a rather handsome young creature, were he not covered filth constantly; his dark brown fur is often covered in dust and dirt, especially around his eyes and snout. Dark green eyes are Tàrocai's trademark, and have earned him some compliments over the years from a few ladies who were otherwise revolted by his presence. His antlers, although not as big as an adult from his species, are still impressive for his age and compliment the lightly toned build under his fur. Despite this handsome appearance, Tòrai was stricken with a prominent limp in his right leg at a young age, forcing him to walk with a cane.

Tàrocai's clothing is nothing short of simple; he wears an old pair of sack cloth trousers with several patches and holes along the legs, held up by a belt made from a length of rope. He lacks a shirt, and refuses to sell his mother's haghcùtyi* to buy one.

Personality
Tàrocai is a calm, collected individual who prefers to think things through before coming to a decision. That being said, though likable and well-spoken for someone of his age and social status, Tàrocai is stubborn and hates compromise when it's clearly the wrong way to go about things. Despite his calm demeanor, Tàrocai gets frustrated easily when things don't go as planned.

Magic/Abilities
Water Magic – Tàrocai has very minor control over water; due to being a mage in Connlaoth, he doesn't have much opportunity to practice. His powers mainly flare up when he is frustrated, angry or upset at something.

Relationships
Rin Solari – His best friend and fellow street urchin, Rin is like a younger sister to Tàrocai and he'd do anything to keep her safe.

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Notes
*Haghcùtyiac are a form of Damhnait totem, often circular wood charms intricately carved and embedded with a precious stone at the center. Tàrocai's haghcùtyi has a trapiche emerald at its center, and is also decorated with griffon feathers.

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Quote from: Magyar on October 06, 2016, 07:17:00 AM
Hey @Klezmer Gryphon maybe if you want people to join your thread you should respond to the PMs you asked them to send you.

@Magyar I've been meaning to respond to your PM. I haven't been able to because work decided to give me a ton of hours the past couple weeks on top of my classes. I apologize for keeping you waiting; it's not intentional.

Quote from: Burritobomb on September 17, 2016, 08:52:55 PM
Hey there, new guy with just a few quick questions:

1. Does the currency change from place to place, like is it different in Serendipity rather than in Connloath? If so, is there a thread or something with all that stuff written? And if not, is it just like gold pieces or something?

2. Is there a part of the forum where you can just put up little short stories that may or may not involve your character? I don't know how to describe it, just like somewhere to share a story that you've written that doesn't really have to pertain to anything. It could be somewhere to write like a story about your character or something. I dunno. I guess if there isn't anything like this, it's more of a suggestion then a question.

1. Yes, currency is different depending on the country. I think there is at least one article on currency on the wiki, but it only has information on Serenian currency if I recall correctly. Most of the time it's easier to just call it gold coinage. :)

2. There is a dedicated Writing board here for any sort of non-RP writing you might want to share with others. Have fun! :D

I'm thinking it's supposed to be Saving Grace pt. 2 then the Burning of Ketra. Don't quote me on that, though. Looking at the character list as it stands for this event, though, I don't see Aohdei on there 0.o

Quote from: Legit Violet on September 25, 2016, 03:49:46 PM
Fuku isn't supposed to be starting any thread, unless you guys are talking about the Ketra one. (In which case I wouldn't know since I don't know much about it.) I'll be starting the next thread involving Vaia, Rylzyr, and Mortum.

I believe the Ketra thread was what I was thinking of :)

Quote from: Iselona on September 25, 2016, 07:38:26 AM

Quote from: Klezmer Gryphon on September 24, 2016, 04:52:02 PM
Just putting this out there: I started a thread here for anyone with a protagonist character to join. At the point this thread is taking place, Zeyavuul is unaware that Nevira has returned (but by all means feel free to inform him of it  ;) ).

That's yhe thread for after saving grace right?
Since Kyselina is gonna be in it :) just wanted to make sure

Nope. I believe Fukurou will be starting the next one; I put this one up as a way to introduce Zeyavuul into the event, and will talk with Violet about when it occurs chronologically so I can give you guys a clearer answer.

Edit: After a bit of sorting and talking, this thread is taking place after Saving Grace, but before Fukurou's pending thread for the event. :)

Just putting this out there: I started a thread here for anyone with a protagonist character to join. At the point this thread is taking place, Zeyavuul is unaware that Nevira has returned (but by all means feel free to inform him of it  ;) ).