Spirits of the Earth

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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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Physical Description

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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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