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Chrollyx - The Spider Witch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Summary: A Giant Spider from the Kilanthro Mountains. He is ancient and clever, a patient hunter, and a Master in the art of Brewing (Potions). He is known to set up shop near black market trade hubs or other shady spots in the world, and those who've purchased his services and goods can voucher for his quality. His network is small but widespread, and much of his customer base have only heard of him through rumor and happened to ask the right person. By the time a new customer reaches him, they've probably had an appointment scheduled in advance through an associate for months or journeyed to find him. He's that guy whose goods your local Herbalist hides from the normal crowd inside a secret chest; who got them through a shady deal with a pub salesman who got it from a thief who stole it from an adventurer who bought it from that creepy Spider Witch up in the hills.
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Any of the following would be fun. Just let me know!
Single Encounter(s) 1. A Witch has just finished setting up shop in a secluded location near your character's town. Rumor has it he's taking walk-in appointments for the next few days and has powerful potions for sale as well as enchanted items and rare ingredients. They say Renyr the Watchman knows how to find him and he'll probably be off duty tonight, drinking at the pub...
In which your character comes in, they chat, your character walks out - possibly with something valuable in their possession.Adventure(s) 1. Chrollyx is after an extremely rare item or ingredient that your character would be useful in acquiring, or already has. They team up, go to some location, battle, solve a puzzle, and fight over the item before the plot resolves itself in some way and both characters go home.
In which Chrollyx comes to your character for help and have a multi-thread adventure during which they either become mortal enemies or reluctant friends.
Slice of Life/Character Study Plots 1. Your character is either enslaved by, hired, or indebted to Chrollyx. Chrollyx considers anyone under him possible food, especially if they aren't worth his time, effort, or money. But your character is unusually good at what he asks of them, and with time he becomes fond of your character, and sets them free.
In which your character worms their way into Chrollyx's oddly shaped heart. It's harder than it sounds and would probably take a few threads to sort out, mostly focusing on his everyday shopkeeping and the customers he serves, and your character's role in these happenings.Romance(s)*
*I would be open to a romance plot of some kind, though I don't think it'll happen. There is the whole spider thing and there is the whole he-might-eat-his-lover part but it IS possible for him to totally go ga-ga for someone.
1. I imagine Chrollyx falling for someone who has no interest in him in return. He would court that person, offer discounts on his wares, and may even travel far and wide and into dangerous places for them. He is prone to lusting after someone unattainable, someone successful, smart, cunning, patient, influential (aka leadership qualities), physically or magically powerful, and very talented in a craft of some kind.
In which Chrollyx actively pursues, to varying degrees of horror and humor, your character. Either a single thread with a montage of scenarios, or multiple threads with an overarching plotline. Or perhaps combine an adventure with romance-that-won't-actually-happen.
