OOC Minecraft Username: ClockWorkRP Are you at least 18 years old?: Yes, I am 22 Have you read the rules? (Link): Yes(Optional) How did you hear about Avalore?: Forums(Max. 1) Were you referred by someone? If so, please provide their in-game username: N/A (Optional) Introduce yourself if you’d like, as well as any creations you want to share (e.g. art, builds, skins): — 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 asked myself that question the whole way back. I told myself I wouldn’t return, that there were too many familiar faces and memories that once brought me joy. It's strange how something so bright and significant in your life can be flipped in an instant." "I remember walking out of my house, looking up at that spire, and wondering what its true purpose was. Thinking about the past, the history, and the people who came before us... It's an amazing thought, really. You get so caught up in your own life that you forget there was a whole world here long before you, with millions of stories unfolding all at once." "I remember the Valk culture. It's been a while, but the warmth, the honor, the pride—it still shines brightly in my soul. I think about my friends, my... distant family, I guess you could call them. That’s how they made me feel, at least." pauses, almost apologetic "Sorry, I’m rambling... I came back because, when I left, I thought I was on the verge of something great—like I could reinvent myself, start fresh. But all I found was this overwhelming feeling of being lost, like I was just going through the motions. I hadn’t felt that way since I was here. So, to be blunt, I came back to find myself. I guess we all do, don’t we? We all search for a sense of belonging, for a purpose that extends beyond just ourselves." pauses thoughtfully "The first thing I want to do is visit those flower fields—the ones I used to spend every weekend in when I had time off work. The ones I could run through for hours, lost in thought, with my old friends. The memories I made there, in the Duchy of Rulan, are something I’ll never forget." smiles softly "Thanks for asking, though. Sometimes, reflecting like this is exactly what I need to remind myself that I’m on the right path."   — Character Name: Riven Diavolo Character Race: Fey-Touched Character Age: 23 Brief Physical Description: With all white hair and a athletic build Riven stands with a forward demeanor, Brandishing a pirates attire as he was a sailor before coming here. He wears a black coat with gold dashings across the jacket and his sheathe. From a glance he seems almost stuck up but just wears confidence from all the experience he has had in lfie.