OOC
Minecraft Username: LoopyDragon1379
Are you at least 18 years old?: Yes
Have you read the rules? (Link): Yes
(Optional) How did you hear about Avalore?: N/A
(Optional) Introduce yourself if you’d like, as well as any creations you want to share (e.g. art, builds, skins): Just an experienced D&D player who also happens to enjoy building in Minecraft
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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)? (250 word 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?)
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The young fey-touched allowed several breaths to pass before they finally responded, taking the time to carefully compose their words. "I've spent the duration of my time beneath the Phoenix pursuing the study of the body as well as various surgical techniques that may improve the regular tidal shifts in physical function and capability present within most populations." Their words flowed with the cadence of a well-worn stream atop smoothed stones, not once allowing so much as a pause for breath before continuing on. "However, several outliers and complications I've discovered in my work and among those I've treated have provided ample reason for foreign perspective to become necessary for effective remedies to come to light."
A beat of silence. By Siren Serene, they've spoken far too many words once again, haven't they?
Their hands shot up to grasp either side of their cloak as they offered an awkward smile, the patches of feathered marsh grass rising from their arms and back shifting from the sudden motion. "My apologies, I seem to have followed too closely the allure of my own siren's song. I'm simply a traveling physician. Where I've come from," they stopped, forcing themselves this time to streamline their words. "It's quite isolated. An ailment of the heart with few known treatments has become common in my village, and I hope to be able to return there from the Reach with new knowledge." To describe their illness as an 'ailment of the heart' was hardly simplified, but who were they to invite judgement by revealing the leech-shriveling nature of their blood?
Eager to move on from the topic, they hastily added, "However, I don't intend to invite fog and misdirection to my journey home by selfishly hoarding medical discoveries to myself. While I'm here, I hope to spread techniques and treatments from across the sea to ears not yet familiar."
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Character Name: Neri Talanoa
Character Race: Fey-Touched
Character Age: 18
Brief Physical Description: A tall, spindly fey-touched of primarily Arsa Sidhe descent. Two dark eyes constantly analyze their surroundings beneath short, hastily-maintained blonde hair. Their clothing appears comfortable and baggy, though fails to hide the dense patches of marsh grass which grows across their back and partway down their arms.
