OOC Minecraft Username: llemn Are you at least 18 years old?: Yes Have you read the rules? (Link): Yes(Optional) How did you hear about Avalore?: From my friends :-)(Max. 1) Were you referred by someone? If so, please provide their in-game username: Captain_Cynical (Optional) Introduce yourself if you’d like, as well as any creations you want to share (e.g. art, builds, skins): Hello! My name is Len, I'm a Danish artist and I love history and storytelling and character design and music and all manner of things! Here's some of my recent art :-)    — 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?) The tall elf who had been leaning back with one hand comfortably resting on the pommel of their sword looked away from the woman when she asked her question and smiled bitterly. Inhaling slowly as they thought on their words, Lihua spoke. “For the same reason most people come here, I suppose.” he crossed his arms comfortably, and returned their gaze to her. Lihua’s androgynous appearance gave way to some confusion when he spoke. “Have you heard of the Feng'yi clan? I don’t blame you if you haven’t, it’s a minor faction across the ocean in Uul’san and besides, it’s long gone now. But when I was a kid it was all I knew.” He craned his neck down. “The Odokhi rule the region with an iron fist. If a minor clan refuses to contribute to their war of conquest, they are ruthlessly attacked until nothing remains. That is what happened to us.” Lihua’s expression turned sour for a moment, before he cleared his throat and continued. “Alas, not everything was lost. My parents entrusted me with our family blade and I fled, not looking back until I was far enough not to tell the way home.” The elf raised his sheathed sword and pulled it out by its hilt. It was old, but in pristine condition. “So I just kept walking. I reached another village and they took me in, and since I came of age I’ve been working as a private swordsman.” He remarked with pride.  “I followed the Serpents Eye when I arrived to the Reach. This place is an opportunity to bring honor to my family and my clan. I want people to know we existed, so naturally I'll have to make a name for myself.”  — Character Name: Feng'yi Lihua Character Race: Arsa Sidhe Character Age: 24  Brief Physical Description: A 190cm tall, slim, androgynous elf with pale skin. His long black hair is most often in a half-up half-down hairstyle with a topknot held in place with a small silver hairpiece. So dark that it has a blueish reflection, his hair is the most important part of his appearance. In the Feng'yi clan, it was seen as treason to cut your hair, signaling betrayal of your brethren. Therefore, Lihua vowed never to cut it. His eyes are dark orange, but when light hits just right turn a bright, raw sienna. He wears intricate blueish armor from the lands of Ko'ram, and carries his family's sword with him everywhere. In ancient tongue, 'it is the end' is engraved on the blade. Image of Skin and Figura Model: