| The Emerald Duke |
After considering how I would continue his backstory, I think it more prudent to ask the GM first, how far into this (which will turn into a bit of a Dr Who -esk) story will this occur? I was going to have him deal with his current setting, a more modern setting, and a future setting (Starfinder ish) before ending up in/next to the Rose and Bee. Therefore, in my timeline for Aevus, he will start the adventure in a more personally experienced mindset.
If you hear back from him let us know. Still gradually working on my character, but the lack of... well... anything lately... has kinda made it take a back burner spot for now.
| Zephyo |
It is that time for University Finals. I'm in some myself, but it is hard to draft things without some sort of blip on the radar
Character's name is Jake Klatt, a first generation half-elf of Azlant descent. Born into a time before Half-Elves were a common oddity, and sired by two very insular cultures, Jak learned to carve his own way through life with spear, shield, and spell. As a worshipper of Acavna and Amaznen, he blended the arcane with martial finesse and sly guile to better provide for himself on his mostly isolated journey towards his fated day
His Calling to the Rose and Bee started as a rumour, mere hear-say; a place where everyone was equally welcomed, and welcomed as equals. As he wandered from town to town, stealing the odd trinket or spell along the way, his search for this rumored tavern elevated from idle thought to a genuine past-time, and he found himself on an epic tavern crawl across the known world.
His Ascension into the Mythic was surviving Earthfall; specifically, by out running the ensuing cataclysm and throwing himself through a door that should have led him nowhere, considering that was the only wall of the building left standing. But the door was adorned with a bee resting upon a rose, and with a cheery and warm light eminating through the door's windows...well, if it was a delusion in the face of eminent demise, there were worse ways to die. At least he'd be running into the doom and getting his death over with.
If the DM does come back online, I'll whip together an actual build for Jak.
Kigvan
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In case there is still some interest in this:
Female Human Cavalier (Sister-In-Arms) 7 // Oracle (Inerrent Voice, Pei Zin Practitioner) 7 // Fighter 3/ Paladin (Holy Tactician) 3/ Swashbuckler 1 /// Marshal 1
LG Medium humanoid (human)
Full Stat block to follow soon
Elainne Aalart was traveling on the edge of the Thousand Breaths forest. There she met a miniature woman with white skin and large slanted eyes of deep violet. The fey creature beckoned to Elainne and led her to a crib. In this crib was a human infant, laying on a bed of glowing feathers. The young woman picked up this infant and could feel the vibrancy of life radiating from the feathers, which she then realized were jyoti down. When Elainne looked up the miniature woman was nowhere to be seen, so she decided to take the infant home as her own.
Jasmine was then adopted by Elainne and Ganelon Aalart. Her father is an instructor of tactics at the Aldori Academy; he holds a rank equivalent of a knighthood. Jasmine's mother, Elainne, was a religious woman who taught Jasmine about various religions, primarily the worship of Torag and Shelyn. Jasmine began speaking before any other children her age, in full sentences. Her mother recognized the touch of the divine and helped Jasmine focus this. Elainne died giving birth to Jasmine's little brother, Martin, in 4698 AR. Jasmine tries to be a role model for her little brother, but she hasn't had the most direct contact with him due to her time spent at the Aldori Academy and abroad.
Jasmine was trained at the Aldori Academy in the arts of swordplay, leadership, and tactics. Her keen mine, strong body, and charismatic personality made all of these things fairly natural for her. She entered the Academy shortly after her mother's death, first learning more about the academic sides of warfare, greatly aided by her divine gifts of Lore. In her later training she learned from Doritian Aldori, one of the great commanders of the Academy. She learned how to make people listen, see reason, and how to keep them in line from Doritian. Her lack of finesse however is somewhat frowned upon by most of the Aldori Swordlords who prefer more refined combat.
After graduating at the Academy at an astounding age, Jasmine moved on to train at the Crusader War College in Lastwall. There she further honed her skills, and took much better to the tradition of heavy armor and weapons than the Aldori. After graduating from yet another war college she then moved to Absalom to learn at the Grand Lodge of the Pathfinder Society. She studied under all three masters, but particularly under Master of Swords Marcus Farabellus.
During her time at her various schools, Jasmine attracted the attention of several lovers, both male and female. The most significant of these relationships was also the most difficult. She fell in love with a Varisian woman named Zeldana, at the Aldori Academy. It was a passionate young love, but Zeldana tried recruiting Jasmine as a foreign spy. Jasmine betrayed her lover, revealing her as a spy. Jasmine has mixed feelings on this issue, as it was her duty to report Zeldana, but her feelings for the woman were also genuine. Jasmine works hard on her reputation, and values fame quite a great deal.
After her schooling, Jasmine returned to the River Kingdoms. There she founded the mercenary company, the Company of the Scarlet Rose. With her company, her charisma, and tactical expertise, she was able to carve out her own kingdom, Alekhine. From her seat of power, Queenside, she established a very prosperous and secure country.
Castruccio Irovetti, King of Pitax, grew covetous of his neighbor's prosperity and eventually sent his forces to conquer this young new kingdom. Jasmine’s forces were outnumbered and overmatched. Her tactical genius and Irovetti’s overwhelming pride and confidence, enabled Jasmine and Alekhine to overcome the invasion.
Right at the end of the final battle, Jasmine found herself whisked away to somewhere else. She finds herself seated overlooking a chessboard, complete with human sized chess pieces of red and white marble. Seated opposite was another woman in red armor. This mysterious woman points down at the board and one of the white pawns takes a move. Jasmine realizes that this is some sort of test, and she is intended to control the red pieces.
The mystery woman is the most skilled opponent Jasmine had ever faced, but she was able to bring the game into a stalemate. At the end of the game, Jasmine felt an infusion of divine inspiration and power. Afterword the woman identified herself as The Red Knight, a deity of strategy and tactics. Jasmine was informed that some great events were about to unfold, and her expertise would be needed. “Go forth with my blessing, you will need it,” the Red Knight spoke and there was a blinding red light.
When Jasmine opened her eyes, she found herself elsewhere ...
Jasmine is a leader of men, and a tactical genius destined for greatness