DM_Keddah - Kingmaker (Inactive)

Game Master Keddah

Eventually, they heard of an infant both blessed and cursed by the gods, so that none were willing to take on the challenge and risk... not even his own mother. With metallic hair indicating divine heritage, and yet legs incurably twisted so that he would never walk right, it was obvious that his guardians would be under greater-than-normal scrutiny from beyond. The Davkens rose to that challenge with optimism and a sense of humor, joking to their friends that at least he wouldn't be able to outrun them.

As he grew, Tudan learned in the taverns how to put people at ease with good humor: "Nothing's wrong with my legs, I'm just going two ways at once!" In the villages, he learned how to join in community defense with clubs and spears: "Hold the handle, and either bash 'em with the heavy end or stick 'em with the pointy end. Got it." At home, his parents taught him the finer points of slingcraft on purpose, and how to be unobtrusively helpful by unconscious example. But as happy as he was, there was no escaping his difference.

Although his parents were homebodies and loved their creature comforts, Tudan spent more and more time out of doors over the years, feeling more at home in the woods than in a house. Learning by exploring, experimentation, and the fearless questions of the young, Tudan was already adept at wilderness survival by the time his other-planar heritage manifested an instinctive talent for healing magic and the like. At the age of 21, he was young for a halfling to be striking off on his own, but old for a human to still be at home -- and who knew what was normal for a celestial?

Fortunately, Haydon and Lassira understood that love wasn't enough to keep him from exploring his nature and finding where he fit. Saying goodbye with teary-eyed hugs, they gifted him with a horse that he prosaically named Horse. Tudan and Horse lived off the land, traveling by whim until hearing about Brevoy's call for adventurers to tame the Stolen Lands. He wasn't sure if it was right for him, but he knew that he'd be good at it, and there wasn't any better way to find out if it was something he'd like than by trying. So, he and Horse went and he made the best case that he could that he should be part of it.

Friendly yet reserved, confident yet unassuming, this aasimar is a study in contrasts. Dressed like an explorer, armed like village militia, and as helpful as a halfling, he walks on twisted legs with a strange gait that never goes fast and never slows down.

Horse is a horse.

Name: Evangline Valeria Aurora, (Eva for short)
Race: Assimar
Job: Priestess (Cayden Cailean)
Age: 16
Likes: Helping others, friendly fight tournaments,
Dislikes: Seeing Injustice, Undead, Greed, insect and Arachnid swarms (she can handle one or two)
Favorite: foods: Meats, potatoes, eggs, Milk, Honey, syrup, Fish, various veggies and fruits
Hobbies: Training, singing, sewing, helping out at a local orphanage or church.
Physical Description: Long Golden blonde Hair, Blue Eyes, Voluptuous/Athletic hybrid build, white skin
(Bust_Rib_Wai_Hip H: X’x” W: XXXlb)
(44.2_32.6_30.4_44.2 H: 6’3” W: 235lb)

Background Info:
Eva was born a bastard child of Duke Titan Aurora, (an Ulfen blooded noble). His one time mistress (Luna). Titan was married to his wife, Heather and they had no children. When Eva around 4 years old her mother died and was adopted into the Aurora house, since she was of the Dukes blood and was better liked then Heather (a scheming b****). It was also decided at that time, that Eva would inherit everything, since Heather had not produced an heir. Heather did not take that well. Heather tried to produce an heir for 2 years, but to no aveal. When Heather was found plotting against the Eva when she was 6 years old. Heather was sentenced to death by the Duke, but Eva stopped it and had Heather exiled. Some 3 years later the Aurora house fell (some say Heather sold her soul for revenge on the house). Eva later was being looked after in the Orlovsky household, whom were friends with the Aurora family and had an agreement with them. When she turned 14 she was told to find her position in the world from the head of the Orlovsky household, as their obligation and agreement to the Aurora house had ended.
During her time at both the Aurora and Orlovsky she was being trained one on one with a cleric, named Alkaid. Alkaid was known for her beauty and skill, but also in how she fought and defended herself. Alkaid taught Eva the Clerical arts, but also the basics of martial arts and how to keep the mind body and soul fit and beautiful.

Family Background:
Mother: Luna
Race: Assimar (with Ulfen blood)
Class: Cleric
Job: Running an orphanage
Age: Unknown
Status: Deased
Physical Description: H: 6’ 0” W: 200 lb, Voluptuous build, Blonde hair, white skin, blue eyes
Persona Description: A gentle and caring woman, whom cares for the people, and her daughter.
History:
Luna was a Cleric running a local orphanage, she was very popular with the locals and the children, Then one day she was invited to cure the Duke, since his physician was ill, and she was the only cleric nearby. The Florence Nightingale effect kicked in and an affair happened. A month after he was better their emotions cooled to what they were before. Luna gave birth to Eva 8 months later. A year and 3 months later the Duke dropped by the the orphanage to leave a donation. When he saw Luna caring for a baby of about 2 years, asked a few questions in a non-rude manor about the baby and was shocked to learn is was his daughter, as she could not tell a lie. The Duke promised Luna if anything happened to her, he would take care of Eva and see to it, the orphanage get a great person to take over and watch the other children. The duke kept it quiet until Luna died 2 years later.

Father: Titan Aurora
Title: Duke
Race: Human(Ulfen)
Class: Aristocrate
Job: Duke, lord of the land in is ward
Age: Unknown
Status: Deased
Physical Description: H: 6’ 6” W: 280 lb, Muscular build Blond hair, white skin, and blue eyes
Persona Description: Very energetic, charismatic, serious, thoughtful, stubborn and kind.
History:
Titan ruled over his bit of land with a thoughtful heart and was married to Heather, During the first 4 years heather was resistant to the idea of children. He fell ill one day and since his physician was ill, and he call the only cleric nearby. The Florence Nightingale effect kicked in and an affair happened. A year later he remembered the Cleric who cured him and embraced him, and wanted to thank her, but he had to leave to a meeting with some high officials that would take a week of his time. The next year though he made a trip to the orphanage to leave a donation and found out about Eva. He promised Luna if anything happened to her, he would take care of Eva and see to it, the orphanage get a great person to take over and watch the other children. And he kept quiet about it for 2 years. When Luna died he kept his promise, and spilled the beans to the house, Heather was not pleased with the news. Eva grew to be like a lot by everyone for her good nature and it was decide that on the Duke death, Eva would inherit everything. The Duke and heather were “busy” for 2 years, and with no child. When Titan found out that Heather was going to kill Eva and with proof, A court session was quickly held and Titan ordered her death, But Eva entered the court room and was able to get Heather exiled instead. The Duke sensed that Heather would try something and made an agreement with a friend in the Orlovsky household, that is he dies to watch over Eva until she is an adult. And to let her find her place in the world. Three years later a terrible disease speads in the manor killing all, Lucky Eva and her teacher Alkaid were visiting the old orphanage of Luna's. As messanger soon arrived at the orphanage telling Eva and Alkaid to not go back to the manor, as a mysterious disease was infecting all the residents and killing them and also eating the items of value.

Step mother: Heather
Title: Duke
Race: Chilaxian
Class: Aristocrate/Sorcerer
Job: Duchess
Age: Unknown
Status: Deased
Physical Description: H: 5’ 9” W: 140 lb, Average build, Black hair, white skin, and brown eyes
Persona Description: ??
History:
Heather married Titan using looks, words, and some magic. She was waiting for Titan to die with out an heir and then marry another Chilaxian to increase the influence of Chilax in Bevoy. She waited for a good day to give a deadly disease to Her husband and his physician, and be away for the following week or two. But fate had a different plan. When Eva entered the house and Titan explained the whole thing to Heather and the staff. Heather was shocked at the turn of events, but confident that things could still go her way. Eva over time gained the love of the staff and all those around her, Heather got more nervious about the plan, and was devastated when It was decided Eva would inherit everything. Then Heather changed the plan to producing her own heir, and worked at it for 2 years, after which she plotted to kill Eva. But was caught with proof of the plan, and was going to be sentenced to death, but Eva intervened and got Exiled. With hatred, shame and embarrassment in her heart, she plotted revenge. She went so far as to make an agreement with a devil for her revenge. Her agreement in the contract though unexpectedly spared Eva and Alkaid from death. As she said destroy and kill everything on the grounds of the Manor.

Teacher: Alkaid
Race: Human(Ulfen)+ 1/2 Succubus
Class: Cleric/Monk
Job: Cleric
Age: Unknown
Status: Alive
Physical Description: H: 5’ 9” W: 160 lb, Voluptuous build, Red hair, white skin, and Golden eyes
Persona Description: Motherly, kind, polite, slightly tomboyish, brave
History:
Alkaid was dropped off on at a temple of Cayden Cailean. The head priest noticed the demon blood and used an old forgotten ritual, that purifies the souls of evil outsiders. It worked and she was raised in the temple and got clerical training, but was picked on a bit. This lead to her being disciplined by a Clerical Martial Artist, whom taught her the clerical arts and the martial arts. She travels helping people out, and one day was offered a chance to privately tutor a child in the Clerical arts, she took the job and taught Eva the basics along with a few other things. When the training was done she said her good byes and left to help others in the world.

Name: Eve Valeria Abia, (Eva for short)
Race: Changeling
Job: Forest guide, hunter
Age: 16
Likes: The wilds, helping people, doing good deeds, helpful people
Dislikes: Seeing Injustice, prejudice, and greed. Also hates the unnatural.
Favorite: foods: Meats, potatoes, eggs, Milk, Honey, syrup, Fish, various veggies and fruits
Hobbies: Training, singing, sewing, helping out a nearby town
Physical Description: Long Copper Red Hair, Green and Blue Eyes, Voluptuous/Athletic hybrid build, white skin
(Bust_Rib_Wai_Hip H: X’x” W: XXXlb)
(44.2_32.6_30.4_44.2 H: 6’3” W: 235lb)

Background Info:
Eve was found on Wilhelm's doorstep, during a thunderstorm. He took her in and the next day investigated at the nearby town for clues, but got nothing. He started going attached to her and named her Eve Valeria Abia. As time past Eve learned of the wild and how to interact with people and various other things, including to control her temper. One day as Eve was returning home, from a hunter she was attacked by bandits. He father heard her cry and came to defend her. The fight was tough and her father killed all the bandits and their boss, but he was mortally wounded. She went to her father and held him as he lay dying. He told her, she was the best thing that happened to him and that he had no regrets adopting and raising her as his own.

Family Background:
Father: Wilhelm Abia
Race: Human(Ulfen)
Class: Ranger/barbarian
Job: Forest guide and hunter
Age: Unknown
Status: Deased
Physical Description: H: 6’ 6” W: 280 lb, Muscular build Blond hair, white skin, and blue eyes
Persona Description: Loner, helpful, a little stubborn, slight temper.
History:
Wilhelm was a loner of a man. He was content with his life, being payed as a guide, and trading his pelts and other things foraged or made. That stopped one night when a thunderstorm was hurling and pouring, he heard a knock on his door and went to take a look. When he opened the door he saw no one, then heard a cry of a baby. He looked down and there he saw a baby wrapped in rags and in a wicker basket. He took the basket inside, and decided that the next day he would investigate to find the baby's parents. He went to town and got no information at all. After a few days of getting no leads on the baby's parents, he grew attached to her and adopted her as his own. He gave her the name Eve Valeria Abia.
As the years past he taught her about the wilderness, how to interact with people and various other things. Then when Eve was 9 years old, some bandits attacking her. He jumped to her defense and killed all the bandits and their boss. But the boss inflicted a mortal and deadly wound on him and he died while in the arms of his adopted daughter telling her, she was the best thing that happened to him and that he had no regrets adopting and raising her as his own.

Name: Etna Venus Van Ash, (Eva for short)
Race: Half-elf (Ulfen blood)
Job: ??
Age: 22
Likes: Money, People, Power
Dislikes: Seeing Injustice, Undead
Favorite: foods: Meats, potatoes, eggs, Milk, Honey, syrup, Fish, various veggies and fruits
Hobbies: Training, singing, sewing
Physical Description: Long Copper Red Hair, Green Eyes, Voluptuous/Athletic hybrid build, white skin
(Bust_Rib_Wai_Hip H: X’x” W: XXXlb)
(44.2_32.6_30.4_44.2 H: 6’3” W: 235lb)

Background Info:
Was abandoned in the woods and found by Anika, who took her to a nearby village to find a family to care for her. But all the families had their hands full, so Anika adopted her. Anika grew more motherly to Etna over time to the point where Anika was Etna's mother. As Etna grew up she started developing magical talents. When Anika saw this, she was proud of Etna. Etna then learned Sorcery from her mother. Etna did play in the woods and built a slighty stronger body than a normal sorceress. When she turned 20, her mother told her to go out and see the rest of the world. A few days later, Etna said goodbye to the only family she knew, and wandered the land.
Twisted idea: Have bevoy's old dragon ruler, forced reincarnated as Etna.

Family Background:
Adoptive Mother: Anika Van Ash
Race: Dragon(Red) (cursed into human form) (Maybe even Bevoy's old dragon ruler, lol)
Class: ??
Job: ??
Age: Unknown
Status: ??
Physical Description: H: 6’ 0” W: 200 lb, Voluptuous build, Red haired hair, white skin, blue eyes
Persona Description: She has a greedy side, but cares for her adopted daughter, which no one wanted.
History:
Was cursed into a Human(Ulfen) form, with limited magic (like level 2 sorcerer) and an ageless body, by a powerful caster. She did kill the caster hoping it would end it, but no it didn't. The casters words were, “if you want free of the curse, you must become kind, caring, helpful, humble, and motherly.” She tried hard for many years and lived in the woods alone near a trading town. Then one day she found a baby in the woods, it was a beautiful half-elf girl. She went to a nearby Village, but all the families had there hand full. So she took it upon herself to raise the child and gave her the name Etna Venus Van Ash. After the first month Anika started developing a motherly bond with the Etna and grew to care for even more to the point where Anika felt 100% like a mother to Etna. And one day saw that Etna had magical talents and decided to teach her the magical arts using what limited magic she had available. She also taught Etna other things and the woods were like a physical playground to build the body. Anika told Etna on her 20birthday that it was time she saw the rest of the world. A few days later, Etna left saying her goodbye to the only family she knew.

I was planning on taking Abyssal and using the Strength of the abyss to reflect a stronger line of of Dragon, the Kaiser Dragon. But I have to take the Abyssal bloodline's Claws power which is identical to the Dragon bloodline's claws power, how would you handle it?.
Replace it with the first power of; Infernal, Boreal (change element to fire), or Rakshasa , maybe?
I also think Abyssal bloodline should of had a different class skill like; bluff, diplomacy, or disguise, not knowledge(planes).

I am filling in the skills, based on backstory and personality.
Skills taken Acrobatics(background), Appraise(persona, greed), Bluff(persona), and perception(persona)

and taking "Pass for human" to reflect her appearance and looks.

DEFENSE

AC 11 (+1 Dex), touch 11, flatfooted 10
HP 7
Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +4

OFFENSE

Melee Quarterstaff +1 (1d6+1)
Ranged Light Crossbow +1 (1d8)

STATISTICS

Str 12, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 16, Wis 15, Cha 12
BAB +0 CMB +1 CMD 12
Traits: Hedge Magician, Noble Born (Medvyed)
Feats: Arcane Builder, Skill Focus (Spellcraft)
Skills: Spellcraft +10, Knowledge (Arcana) +7, Knowledge (Religion) +7, Craft (Blacksmith/Weapons) +7, Linguistics +7, Appraise +7
Languages Known: Common, Elvish, Hallit, Draconic, Sylvan, Celestial

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Bonded Item: Amulet

(caster level 1st, concentration +4, melee touch +1, range touch +1)

And yet, what is the difference between these two basic divisions of magic. What of the spells which seem identical but for their source? I contend that it is not just a seeming, that the magic itself is ultimately no different at all. I propose that all magic ultimately stems from a single source and that from a close study of divine magic we can gain greater insight into the primal energy that makes up all of creation. On a more practical note, it should also enhance the efficiency of arcane spell formulas.
~Taken from the senior thesis of Sadron Kuznets

"Sadron... he's a nice enough guy. Just an average student from gods know where." Averagely normal, or perhaps normally average is how most would describe Sadron. Several years ago a young man stepped onto the docks of the City at the Center of the World and promptly vanished. Not with the dramatic flourish of an illusionist, but in the way that most people do when surrounded by a lot of other people. He came to learn how bind the essence of a spell into a physical object, and did. grumbling about tuition costs, cursing during exams, commiserating in the libraries, and finally celebrating graduation with his friends and family.

Not long after, during that blissful time when it seems that there will never be another test, a sending arrived. It is one of the reasons why people are careful about making promises with wizards. A man can run easily enough, it is another thing altogether to run from someone whose messages intrude upon a man's thoughts in his own bed. Alas, it is hard to avoid promises when the wizards are your parents.

A charter is being written and the Stolen Lands claimed. Honor the names you bear. Make safe civilization. Something watches.

Of course, his legs and hair are enough that his mom could still recognize him, despite not having seen him since infancy, and who knows what powers his celestial dad? ancestor? relatives? might have for keeping track of him. Still some room for plot hooks, but I see Tudan as a happy, well-adjusted, and non-angsty character, looking to the future not the past, exploring his nature and potential in a perfectly normal and healthy way for a young man. We'll see how that holds up under the stress of violence and responsibility -- I don't know yet, he's unblooded and the only one dependent on him is Horse -- but that's where he's starting from.

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