OOC
Minecraft Username: catmerization
Are you at least 18 years old?: yes!
Have you read the rules? (Link): yep!
(Optional) Were you referred by someone? If so, who: N/A
(Optional) Introduce yourself if you’d like, as well as any creations you want to share (e.g. art, builds, skins):
Hi, I'm cat! I'm a pretty experienced roleplayer, primarly doing so through tabletop or in MMOs like ffxiv these days, but I got my start years ago on Minecraft and I've missed those vibes for a long time now, so I sorta hopped at finding out about Avalore, haha. I used to do a bit of building, but don't have much to show for it anymore, sadly. Otherwise I'm pretty chill and excited to get back to roleplaying in a tight-knit community!
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In-Character
Read the following prompt:
The rhythmic lull of hoofbeats are a marching drum to the small group of pioneers and variety of folk you have found yourself amongst, packed into a wobbling wagon. The rolling plains of the Southern Reach and a clear sky stretch out all around you, the buzz of excited chatter a dull wash in your ears as your mind strays to your former life and what has led you here to new lands.
“Nervous?”
You blink, returning to the present moment. A kindly older woman sat near you is smiling warmly with a crinkle to her eyes.
“I can tell it’s your first time. Still remember mine,” she flashes a grin and leans in.
“Tell me my dear, why have you come to the Reach?”
How do you respond (in character)? (150 words minimum - please make sure to include at least three references to our lore in your response, with two coming from different pages in the Compendium. Two of the three selected should also be in-depth, avoid simply name-dropping lore terms. Tie the terms into your character's backstory. Why are they important to them?)
— A moment passes as the old woman watches expectantly, before the elven woman gives a glare. "I come in hopes of finding something that was lost, a precious heirloom that I seek to reclaim." Her words are sharp and to the point, almost unnecessarily so, to the point that a few nearby passengers gawk at her. Noticing this, she lets her guard down and makes eye contact with the old woman. "You see... Where I come from, few things are as important to a family's legacy as their family blade, and my family's was stolen, sold off to a passing Valk."
Noticing the old woman nodding and intently listening to her, she gives a light sigh and gives a weak smile. "Since you seem so eager to know, I am Korami. Ten years now have I been dedicated to this mission, and ten years have I spent chasing a ghost." She pauses once again, thinking back over her many years spent alone and far, far from home. "Without that blade, I... am a ghost myself. I have none to return to, and my family's time has been at it's end since the day the blade was lost-" She cuts herself off, briefly bringing a hand to her head as she thinks. "I suppose that's a fitting title. To give a more proper answer, I make my way to the Reach from the Midlands. Though I will be glad to be free of the Valkian Realm, I am worn down, and one thing I seek to find here is rest. The last place I stayed before heading here was attacked during my time there, by a..." She pauses and scratches her head as she tries to recall the beast's name. "A horned monarch, I believe? A large, horned creature, I attempted to assist in fighting it off, but it.. the creature made the only farmer bold enough to join me freeze in place. I.. could not save him, or the town. Her eyes begin to well with tears, her shaking hands balled into fists. "Shameful... I cannot even make claim to be the warrior I was raised to be. I am nothing now. I should have died there. My family has no place in history. I am alone. In truth, I come seeking redemption. A new beginning.
An awkward moment of silence passes as she realizes that the all other conversation had long since ceased and all of the other passengers have been listening intently. Her face grows bright red in embarrassment. "I- I- I... did not intend to give my life's story, apologies. I am touched you seem to have enjoyed it. Now how about your story, then? She smiles once more at the old woman, face still red as she listens intently, hoping that her story will be more pleasant than her own.
Character Name: Odera Tekano
Character Race: Arsa Sidhe
Character Age: 32
Brief Physical Description: Fairly young for an Arsa Sidhe woman, she stands tall and slim, with piercing yellow eyes and a stern face. Her head is covered in dark, verdant hair that is crudely cut to go no further than the shoulder, and her skin is lightly tanned from exposure to the sun. Her garb is kept simple, with exposed chainmail around her chest.
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