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Minecraft Username: Bounty_Co
Are you at least 18 years old?: Yes
Have you read the rules? (Link): Yes
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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?)
*I glance at the old woman and can’t help but chuckle, brushing some dust off my coat.* “Yeah... nervous is probably the word for it.” *I lean back, staring at the endless stretch of grass and sky.*
“I was born up in the eastern mountains of the Southern Reach, in a place where the wind bites and the snow never quite leaves. Not the Midlands, mind you, that's a whole different world. No, I hail from the land of the Stonerunners. We're Greatlings, aye, but our ways are our own. We don't follow the usual clan lines; instead, we live by our own rules, with a matriarchal society that values strength and resilience. It's a harsh life, but it's ours.”
*I pause, letting the weight of that sink in.*
“Now, being a Greatling-Human Halfling halfling, I didn't quite fit in with either side. Too big for the Humans, too small for the Greatlings. But that gave me an edge. I learned to observe, to understand people. And that’s what made me a good Stonerunner. We weren’t just about brute strength; we were about knowing the land, the people, and the politics.”
*I take a deep breath, the wind carrying the scent of distant flowers.*
“After years of running goods like stones or even messages through the mountain passes, I’ve seen the world beyond the Reach. The Valkian Realm, for instance. It's a vast place, full of ambition and tension. The King-Emperor Rayan IV holds power, but it's a fragile thing. The dukes and princesses squabble over control, and the Red Fists keep it all from falling apart. It's a realm built on conquest and old grudges.”
*I chuckle softly.*
“And then there's the Duchy of Rulan. Flower fields, azaleas, and a wall that separates the Midlands from the Southern Reach. Once home to a prosperous masons guild, now a forgotten edge of the empire. The people there are tough, trained to guard the border, but they're often overlooked. Still, they carry on, like the flowers they tend.”
*I stand up, brushing off my coat.*
“So, here I am. A former Stonerunner with a foot in both worlds. I've seen the politics, the cultures, and the people. And now, I'm ready to see what else the world has to offer.”
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Character Name: Kaeleen Thorne
Character Race: Human/greatling halfling.
Character Age: 36
Brief Physical Description: Kaeleen is 5'11" with a lean, athletic build. She has brown hair that’s usually tied back and light brown eyes. Her skin is fair with a few faint scars, including one along her left cheek. She typically wears practical, worn clothing — a mix of canvas, leather, and a dark cloak. A small brass pendant is often visible around her neck.Thanks for reading my application:)
