Arlo Creede

[Arlo Creede]

Arlo Creede

Age: 21 arcs

Race: Mortalborn (Cassion/Human Mother)

Date of Birth: Vhalar 1 , Arc 699

Marks: Jesine (Nyvora) Trusted
U'frek (Koriel) Favored
Cassion (Sojourn) Exalted

Approved NPCs: Lyova ( fairy )

Factions Joined:

Languages Spoken: Fluent Common / Broken Common Sign

Starting Location: Desnind

face claim: Aidan Turner

Appearance

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Arlo is just eighteen arcs old, six feet tall and weighs around one hundred and seventy pounds. His hair is dark and usually kept at an average length. His eyes are a pale, bright blue. He prefers a sturdy, serviceable wardrobe that travels well, usually opting for leather, wool or canvas weaves. And a hat. Almost always a hat.

He doesn't care for flashy accessories, but more interesting ones instead: Items that he's picked up along the road or in back alley shops such as stray feathers, scraps of leather or unusual wood, and fragments of bone that can be turned into something to strap round his wrist or string through one ear.

Arlo wears the mark of Jesine, the blessing of Nyvora on his scalp - approved here The web shaped mark is mostly concealed by his hair. But where it extends down the back of his neck, while rarely seen by others, it can sometimes be spotted glowing a faint silver beneath the moonlight.

Due to an injury healed by Cassion himself, the young man has a scar on his left shoulder that resembles a spider's web, but one that glows with a silver light. And since being marked by U'frek, he possesses a faint aura around his body that somewhat resembles steam rising from him, and also surrounding his feet. The aura isn't any single color, but resembles a borealis, or the northern lights.

Personality

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In spite of an unremarkable and uneventful upbringing in Rharne; or maybe because of it, Arlo was destined to be a dreamer, a wanderer, an explorer and a seeker. It was in his nature to be from birth. And why wouldn't it be? As his mother was fond of saying, he was his father's own son. Arlo could only take her word for it, since he's never met the met the man that he knows of, and wouldn't have known it if he had.

Arlo is temperamental, just as quick to smile as scowl, to joke as to judge or insult. He is deeply curious and considers knowledge of any sort to be a more valuable currency than coin. He has a heightened imagination, and his dreams; be they daydreams or sleep filled, are vivid ones. He yearns to explore all of Idalos. But more than that, Emea.

While he's not religious in the traditional sense; he's not known for kneeling in temples or the like; Arlo is deeply spiritual. Perhaps not surprisingly, its the Immortal Cassion and the Mortalborn Jesine who have won his devotion.

In addition to sharing a heightened sense of wanderlust with the Immortal Cassion, Arlo seeks to do much more than seek his favor and model his life in much the same fashion. He yearns to understand the Immortal on a more basic, personal level by exploring the paths that Cassion has traveled before him. If Cassion spoke little of his journey into Emea, Arlo wants to discover what it was he experienced there and never spoke of, firsthand.

His devotion to the Mortalborn Jesine is a result of his natural inclinations, his desire to walk Emea, explore its layers and do her work; combined with the knowledge that it is only through her, and by her grace that he can go where Cassion went before him.

Worship

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Arlo's style of devotion, particularly in relation to Cassion, is somewhat unconventional. Knowing that his Immortal of choice favors travel and exploration, and a fondness for odds and ends picked up along the way, Arlo chooses to honor Cassion by catering to the preferences that both he and the Immortal share.

During his travels, he might leave a simple meal cooked over a campfire just off the path, balanced on top of a small rock shrine for another traveler, perhaps even Cassion to find. Instead, he might leave behind an interesting trinket or small, useful object that he's picked up along the way, dangling from a branch hanging over a seldom traveled path for another to happen across and take for themselves. All in Cassion's name.

As for Jesine, having been recognized and marked by the Mortalborn already, Arlo's devotions are somewhat more conventional, according to what she desires and expects from her followers, both in Emea and elsewhere.

[Arlo Creede]

"Not all those who wander are lost."

J.R.R. Tolken

Background

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Arlo's upbringing on the outskirts of Rharne was fairly uneventful. His mother Nella was unwed and just seventeen when she met a man who was just passing through on his way to somewhere else. Nella was young, naive and impressionable with stars in her eyes, and the traveler was older, charming and worldly. The two carried on a brief affair while he was there. But by the time she discovered she was with child, he was gone again, on to the next place without a word or a farewell.

Nella's heart was broken. But she was young and pretty, and before giving birth to her son, she was married to another older man who himself owned a small farm on the outskirts of Rharne. Nella's new husband wasn't as charming, clever or handsome as her traveler. Jonas Creede was solemn and dull at times, but also kind and when Arlo was born, he was happy to raise the boy as his own.

From his earliest arcs, much to Jonas' disappointment, it was clear that Arlo had no interest in farming. He was temperamental, impulsive and easily distracted by visions of adventure and exploration. He was a dreamer, and both his day and nighttime dreams were vivid ones. He faithfully recorded his sleeping dreams in his journal in detail, particularly those related to Cassion. He was convinced that there were clues in those, or even messages that needed deciphering. Arlo longed to explore the world beyond Rharne, even beyond Idalos, and his fascination with Emea was such that Jonas' at least thought it unhealthy. For reasons she kept to herself, Nella quietly approved and in her son, saw glimpses of her traveler.

He'd give her plenty of glimpses, and Jonas, more than a few headaches. He was daring from a very young age. Fascinated with high places or those where no sane adult would try to go, when he was no more than three, his parents found him at the top of a tall spindly tree that swayed this way and that with the wind. No one could say how he got up there, or down, even though they'd watched him do it as he tumbled and turned apparently at will through the thin branches during his descent.

When he was only seven arcs old, Arlo wandered off into the nearby woods and failed to return before nightfall. His mother worried and Jonas organized a group of men to help find him. But after several trials had passed they had all come to fear the worst. It was only then, after three trials, that Arlo came wandering back, wondering what all the fuss was about.

He'd become lost some time after he'd entered the woods, but instead of being as afraid as he ought to have been he'd managed to find shelter during the night and even learned to build a fire to keep warm by. A nest full of unhatched eggs had kept him fed and eventually, following a small stream to the edge of the woods had led to a dirt path that led towards home.

It was on that path that a peddler's cart happened across him and picked him up. The old man driving the cart was friendly and amused by the boy's tales of his grand adventure in the wilderness. The peddler drove him home to his parents, regardless, knowing they'd be worried. But before he let Arlo off the cart, he handed him a generous gift. It was a thick, leather bound book of maps, all the maps of Idalos and it had been well used. But Arlo didn't care if it was old or new, he'd spend breaks upon breaks after that, for arcs, pouring over those maps and plotting out where he'd go when he finally left home.

Arlo became curious about the Immortals at an early age, but not surprisingly his interest was primarily focused on Cassion. He learned everything he could about him, and became fascinated by the time that the elusive Immortal had spent in Emea. It was logical then that he would also develop a fascination with the Mortalborn Jesine and her realm. And as a result, as he grew he became a follower and devotee to both.

It would come as no real surprise then, when one morning Nella and Jonas woke to find him gone and only a note of farewell left behind, shortly after his sixteenth arc celebration. Arlo's sense of wanderlust had finally gotten the better of him, and he meant to travel and explore the paths that Cassion had taken before him, and the realm that Jesine called hers. Perhaps as a way to serve and honor both Immortal and the Mortalborn. But also, he believed, as a way of worship.

Mark Backstory

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Traveling on the road between cities and villages often meant sleeping and eating out in the open. But Arlo was suited to life in the outdoors, and often preferred it. His stepfather Jonas had given him a sturdy mare before he'd left home, and often she was the only company he had. The young man didn't mind though and one trial, like others before it, he'd stopped to rest just off the path where he'd built a small fire and make himself a meal out of a small rabbit he'd snared earlier, and some root vegetables he'd pulled from the ground.

As he'd recall later, it was springtime and the sunlight was golden and warm. The rabbit on the spit smelled good, and it was almost done when another traveler happened by and paused to speak with him. The man, tall and well built, didn't supply his name, not at first. But Arlo had been on the road several trials by then and had scarcely seen anyone else, so he asked him if he was hungry, and if he cared to share a small meal. It was his way, nonetheless, to share what he had with other travelers.

They spoke for a while, the two of them, and the man told Arlo tales of his travels all over Idalos. In turn, Arlo drank each of the stories in, but having left home so recently, he had very few stories of his own to share. But each location the man mentioned, he showed Arlo in his own book full of maps and told him of his adventures and some of them, misadventures. In turn, he was impressed by the ease with which Arlo had offered a spot by the fire and something to eat.

It was the younger man's turn to explain why he did it. A fellow traveler could as easily be the Immortal Cassion as not, and it wasn't only a sense of hospitality that made him do it. It was his own way of worship. The man seemed impressed, or amused and Arlo couldn't rightly say which. But after a time, the man stood, thanked him for the meal and declared that he'd be on his way. But as he walked away, Arlo called after him. "Hey mister!" he said. "You didn't tell me your name."

"It's Cassion," the man, having revealed himself as the Immortal himself had said. "And as worship goes, it wasn't bad. Though the rabbit could have used a little salt." He grinned, and then walked away.

Arlo had been stunned, but not for long as the realization hit him. And so he'd leaped up from where he'd been sitting, meaning to go after the Immortal. "Hey, wait!" But he stumbled and fell forward, his feet having tangled up in something as he'd stood up. Rolling over, blinking his eyes, he rubbed his shoulder and shivered. Confused, he suddenly realized that it was cold. The bitter cold of winter and there was snow on the ground. The campfire he'd built had been reduced to embers and they were glowing in the darkness. It wasn't springtime at all, it wasn't warm, and it wasn't the middle of the trial, but that gray time between darkness and light.

Just as he sat up, frowning in confusion, he heard the unmistakable sound of feminine laughter and he looked up, more confused than ever. "My goodness you sleep soundly. I thought you'd never wake up. You should take care out here, away from civilization. A bear could have lumbered in and devoured you, with you none the wiser." She was a young looking woman, with blonde hair that looked mussed from sleep. And Arlo knew right away who she was. The mortalborn Jesine. And he knew he'd been dreaming. All of it. The warm trial by the road, the smell of the rabbit cooking. The traveler. Cassion. All of it was a dream. But this wasn't.

He stumbled to his feet, looking on in awe. "You're..." The woman laughed again and shook her head. "Of course I am." Arlo thought on that a moment, frowning in concentration and then said "But Cassion, that was..." Jesine stopped him with a smile and a wave of her hand. "That was me too," she said. "I'm sorry to have tricked you Arlo. But there's a reason your dream was so vivid. So much more than ever before. That was lucid dreaming," she explained, "and you seem to have taken to it like a duck to water."

He was about to ask another question, and then another when she stopped him. "I've been watching you Arlo, and I've wondered if you've enough devotion to spare for the both of us. I believe that you do. So I've left you a gift. Go, follow him. Follow me, and do my work while you're at it. But don't disappoint me," she said, and with a warning that she'd be watching him to make sure he was as deserving as she believed he was, she was gone, just like the traveler before her.

Non-Player Characters

Nella

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Name: Nella Creede (Mother)

Race: Human

Date of Birth: 20th Cylus 682

Skills: Gardening (30), Animal Husbandry (30), Medicine (20), Interrogation (10), Ranged Combat: Short Bow (10)


Appearance: Nella is just five foot, three inches tall and weighs one hundred and twenty-five pounds. Her hair is reddish brown and is usually tied back or braided, and her eyes are a grayish blue. Her complexion is youthful and clear, and tanned from a good deal of time spent in the outdoors. She wears trousers and boots more often than skirts and slippers, and frequently wears a wide brimmed straw hat. In spite of her small stature, she's physically fit and strong.


Personality: Working alongside her husband Jonas on their small family farm has made and kept Nella physically strong. But by nature and circumstance she's also enotionally tough and resilient. She won't think twice about defending home and family in whatever way is necessary. She's observant, intuitive and doesn't mince words when there's something that needs saying. In contrast, she is also compassionate, kind, generous, deeply sentimental and has a dry sense of humor. She doesn't follow or worship any particular Immortal, believing that time and energy spent focused on religion and faith could be better spent on more practical things.

Deceased: Early Vhalar, 717

Jonas

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Name: Jonas Creede (Stepfather)

Race: Human

Date of Birth: Zi'da 24, 673

Appearance: Jonas is a healthy man who has a strong physique, built from arcs of farming. He stands at 6 ft tall and has a thick head of hair, albeit now very salt-and-pepper. His weathered complexion and calloused hands come from a lifetime of working in the outdoors.

Personality: He is a quiet man who has a deep seated sense of humor. He respects many of the Immortals but isn't particularly religious, and though he hasn't had any higher, formal education, he's well read, curious about the world and quietly possesses a deep well of wisdom.

Skills: Construction (26), Agriculture (26), Animal Husbandry (26), Gardening (11), Unarmed Combat: (11)

[Arlo Creede]

Skills

Skill	Total Points	Proficiency
Athletics (FT)	100/100	Grandmaster
Combat: Blades: Sword	(250/250)	Master
Combat: Ranged: Shortbow [RB]	(+6 Renown ) (256/250)	Grand Master
Combat: Unarmed: Brawling	(250/250)	Master
Cooking +7 Cassion	257/250	Grand Master
Detection	150/250	Expert
Discipline	150/250	Expert
Dreamwalking	36/100	Novice
Endurance +3 Qylios	253/250	Grandmaster
Fieldcraft +6 (Cassion) + 3 (Karem)	(259/250)	Master
Hunting	(150/250)	Expert
Investigation	25/250	Novice
Medicine	25 / 250 (+3 from Moseke)	Novice
Mount (Horse)	(70/250)	Competent
Musical Instrument: GIttern	(48/251)	Competent
Navigation +3 (U'frek) + 6 (U'frek)	(259/250)	Master
Seafaring	(25/250)	Novice
Strength	(250/250)	Master
Storytelling +5 (Cassion)	(255/250)	GrandMaster

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Grandmaster Capstones

Athletics

Arlo has reached a pinnacle of acrobatics that appear almost magical. Arlo remains in the air for five-eight trills longer than anyone else who leaps at his height and has the improbable ability of perfect balance in the air, executing perfect turns, spins, and cartwheels in mind-bending feats of acrobatics.

Approval here

Balancing Act: Arlo has developed his acrobatics to the point where he can control his center of balance perfectly. This means that he is able to hold himself perfectly still and balance. He can do this even if the space he is balancing on or from is very small. Examples include being able to hold perfectly still while balancing on the knuckle of one finger/ big toe of one foot on top of a tall pole in the wind, or being able to stand perfectly still on a tiny or narrow foothold. His perfect balance means that he can move with the wind etc. The length of time he can do this is dependent on his strength and his endurance skills.

Approved: here

Storytelling

Captivate: When using this ability, Arlo is able to manipulate the emotions of those who listen to his stories. As he speaks, telling the story, those around him are compelled to listen, to focus. This means that they are drawn in to the story he tells and this distracts them from whatever they were feeling / doing previously. He doesn't instill emotions into others, but he draws their focus to the story and distracts them from what was already happening. Thus, he gets their attention and keeps it for the duration of the story, which might be enough time for an argument to subside, anger to subdue or for cooler heads to prevail.

Approval here

Lived Experience: Arlo can tell a story so vivid, so convincing in its narrative and delivery, that the person listening will feel as if they'd been there. In any thread where he tells a story where skills are used, the listeners and Arlo himself can acquire knowledge related to the skills that the character in his story used. This only applies to mundane knowledge, neither magic, nor mark, nor domain magic knowledge can be acquired in this way. Examples may include knowledge at any existing skill which Arlo, or any of his listeners, already have at novice level or better. This is not in addition to the rules regarding knowledge claimed and the review request must link this capstone approval.

Approval here

Ranged Weapon

Focused Fire: Arlo has developed his abilities with Ranged Combat to the point that he can use his bow without penalty, in spite of the most difficult conditions. Ex: firing while on the move on horseback, in the middle of a storm on land or sea, or any other situation where accuracy might be lessened by conditions or the environment. Arlo is able to fire with the same accuracy as if he were standing still on a clear and sunny, non-windy day. This includes firing while performing acrobatic maneuvers, etc.

Approved: here

Aimless
Arlo has trained in ranged combat to the point where he has incredible accuracy. As long as he has line of sight and a clear and unobstructed flight path for his arrow, he can instantly shoot with the bow in his hands with as much accuracy as if he'd spent a few moments aiming. The level of accuracy he demonstrates is due to the ability to aim instantaneously. He doesn't need time to aim, it is done immediately and even the most difficult of shots, which might usually require aiming for a moment or two, can be pulled off instantaneously by Cassion's son.

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Aimless
Arlo has trained in ranged combat to the point where he has incredible accuracy. As long as he has line of sight and a clear and unobstructed flight path for his arrow, he can instantly shoot with the bow in his hands with as much accuracy as if he'd spent a few moments aiming. The level of accuracy he demonstrates is due to the ability to aim instantaneously. He doesn't need time to aim, it is done immediately and even the most difficult of shots, which might usually require aiming for a moment or two, can be pulled off instantaneously by Cassion's son.

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Cooking

Camp Chef: Arlo has worked long and hard at preparing and providing food for groups of people; large groups and small. He's also spent time working at Cally's with Faith Augustin and saw how she cooks. Having seen the way that Faith planned her menus, and having put it in to practice himself on multiple occasions, Arlo has learned to make food which is beyond delicious but which also helps keep people healthy. Those who eat Arlo's food just once find themselves filled with the sort of energy and stamina which lasts longer than ordinary, and for those who eat it regularly, they find that they are healthier, meaning they can fight illnesses and disease better and maintain more energy day to day.

Approved: here

Skill Knowledge

Skills A - L

A - C

Acrobatics (Now called Athletics)

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Acrobatics: Flexibility is key
Acrobatics: Stretching techniques (PG)
Acrobatics: Warm up routine (PG)
Acrobatics: Using a swing
Acrobatics: Doing flips is easier in dreams
Acrobatics: Rolling to land softly following a fall
Acrobatics: Centering your weight
Acrobatics: Re centering balance due to extra mass
Acrobatics: Teaching Others Helps Keeps You Sharp Too
Acrobatics: Relies On Timing
Acrobatics: Balancing In A Storm (11)
Acrobatics: Using Your Legs For Leverage
Acrobatics: The appropriate place to put your hands for a headstand on someone else
Acrobatics: Positioning yourself right to be the base of a headstand
Acrobatics: One handed headstand
Acrobatics: Working together for balance
Acrobatics: Working together for a complex trick
Acrobatics: Walking handstand
Acrobatics: Falling from a horse
Acrobatics: Regaining balance
Acrobatics: Staying on a bucking horse
Acrobatics: Jump and tackle to the ground.(22)
Acrobatics: Using your weight to swing an object
Acrobatics: Acrobatic dodge
Acrobatics: Rolling away from combat whilst keeping hold of your weapon
Acrobatics: Rolling onto your feet, into the ready position
Acrobatics: Dodging a persistent pursuit!
Acrobatics: Adding momentum to a dodge
Acrobatics: Rolling out from under a falling opponent
Acrobatics: Swinging through a ships ropes
Acrobatics: When rolling in combat consider where you'll stand
Acrobatics: Keeping your balance when someone jumps into your arms.
Acrobatics: Use acrobatic moves with the sword (33)
Acrobatics: Lunging forward
Acrobatics: Jumping off cliffs
Acrobatics: Swinging whilst dangling off a cliff
Acrobatics: Avoiding being crushed by molten vines
Acrobatics: Hopping over a sweep
Acrobatics: Leaping during combat
Acrobatics: Twisting half somersault
Acrobatics: Pushing with your legs for maximum aerial momentum
Acrobatics: Swinging on a rope to gain momentum
Acrobatics: Spinning around a campfire
Acrobatics: Leaping to pretend to be dancing
Acrobatics: Maintaining balance over a chasm
Acrobatics: Catching coins (46)
Acrobatics: Combined with weapons and items to full effecctiveness
Acrobatics: Trick riding
Acrobatics: Pulling yourself up to standing on a moving animal
Acrobatics: Not colliding with someone who is standing suddenly still
Acrobatics: Using your flexibility to hit in a variety of places
Acrobatics: Acrobatic dodging
Acrobatics: Jumping and running through a crowd
Acrobatics: Maximizing distance covered.
Acrobatics: Learning to walk in a new body (55)
Acrobatics: Avoiding being dumped by your horse
Fightin' Fiery Pumpernickels x 4 = 60
Acrobatics: Different situations allow for acrobatic moves
Acrobatics: When in pain, acrobatics is much more difficult
Acrobatics: Simple moves can be very tricky
Acrobatics: Ensure that those around you work with you
Acrobatics: Timing is everything
I don't see three ships x4 =69
Acrobatics: Balancing across a rope bridge in the middle of an attack. (70)
Acrobatics: Judging distance for an acrobatic leap.
Acrobatics: Leaping impossible distances need a big run up.
Acrobatics: Leaping whilst holding a child.
Acrobatics: Maintaining balance in really high heels
+3 =77
Athletics: Climbing: Climbing a tree
Athletics: Climbing: Rough terrain
Athletics: Climbing: Helping each other makes it easier (80)
Athletics: Climbing: Anchoring rope for leverage
Athletics: Climbing: Rappelling down
Athletics: Climbing: Fighting the wind
Athletics: Climbing: Tree climbing in a blizzard
Athletics: Climbing: Navigating something which bends
Athletics: Climbing: Scaling over rubble
Athletics: Climbing: Sheer cliff faces are tricky to climb
Athletics: Climbing: Climbing with a partner can be a help or hindrance
Athletics: Climbing: Distribute weight evenly to make climbing easier
Athletics: Climbing: Go slowly, but don't hesitate (90)
Athletics: Climbing: Make sure that you have a foot hold.
Athletics: Climbing: Free climbing
Athletics: Running: Sprinting through forested terrain
Athletics: Running: Trying not to trip while running in a rocky dark tunnel
Athletics: Running: Sprinting through the snow
Athletics: Running: Sprinting uphill
Athletics: Running: Moving swiftly even on four legs
Athletics x 5

Acting

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Acting: Telling a story through motion
Acting: Impersonating a drunk
Acting: Injured
Acting: Improvisation
Acting: Use it to stall
Acting: Playing an Immortal
Acting: Playing Ymiden
Acting: Puffing out your chest
Acting: The power of improvisation
Acting: Health Inspector Arlo!
Acting: Quick improvisation can be difficult to be realistic
Acting: The part of a bodyguard
Acting: Stumbling

Animal Husbandry

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Animal Husbandry: (Horse) Horses have moods which they show.
Animal Husbandry: (Horse) Be aware that your horse might be brighter than you
Animal Husbandry: Horse: Gentle tone of voice to calm animals
Animal Husbandry: Horse: Talk to them, keep physical contact.
Animal Husbandry: Horse: Horses don't like to be rushed.
Animal Husbandry: Horse: Bits against teeth can be painful
Animal Husbandry: Horses have personality
Animal Husbandry: How to get a horse to raise it's foot
Animal Husbandry:Check your horse's foot regularly
Animal Husbandry: A horse's coat does most of the work for it, it rarely needs blankets

Animal Husbandry:How to check if a horse is wet or cold
Animal Husbandry:Warm mash with apples on a cold day keeps a horse happy
Animal Husbandry: The frog: A part of a horse's foot that needs to be trimmed
Animal Husbandry: Lunging your horse = exercising him.
Animal Husbandry: Attack cat works against wolves
Animal Husbandry: Rescuing cats stuck in trees
Animal Husbandry: Tone of voice matters, not words
Animal Handling: Horses have very distinct personalities
Animal Handling: Basic horse footcare
Animal Handling: Removing stones from horses hooves
Animal Husbandry x2 = 22

Animal Training

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Animal Training: Knowing the Limits of Peg and her Preferences.
Animal Training:(Horse) Talk to your horse to calm her.
Animal Training:(Horse) Put your finger behind the horse's teeth to help them take the bit
Animal Training: (Horse) Feed treats to reward desired behaviours
Animal Training: Horse: Blow in their noses
Animal Training: Horse: Ears are used to communicate
Animal Training: Horse: Careful if ears are down flat
Animal Training: Horse: Techniques to make saddling easier
Animal Training: Less spirited animals are easier to train
Animal Training: Equine: Getting the horse moving in the yard
Animal Training: Training is easier if the horse doesn't have excess energy
Animal Training: Small steps in progress is better than spooking the animal.

Brewing

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Brewing: The taste of Ilaren’s wine

Cartography

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Cartography: Appreciating the Age and Design of Old Maps.
Cartography: Mariner’s Maps are different to Landlubbers.

Caregiving

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Caregiving: x 3
Caregiving x 4
Caregiving: x5

Combat: Blades: Sword

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Bladed Combat (longswords): Basic Stance
Bladed Combat (longswords): Remain relaxed, flexible and responsive
Bladed Combat (longswords): Leaning/ducking to avoid attacks
Bladed Combat (longswords): Holding a sword
Bladed Combat (longswords): Warming up is important and should be done before fighting
Bladed Combat: Blades are for Close Proximity Fighting
Blades: Sword: Squaring off against your opponent
Blades: Sword: Weapon quality makes a real difference
Blades: Sword: Watch your opponent
Blades: Sword: Sway to the side to avoid a blow (10)

Blades: Sword: Turn your blade to turn a defense into an attack
Blades: Sword: Defend and counter attack
Blades: Sword: Swing your blade and body together
Blades: Sword: Use your blade as a distraction
Blades: Sword: Slice across the gut
Blades: Sword: Slicing at flying opponents.
Blades: Sword: Fighting back to back to avoid being attacked
Blades: Sword: Working out the rhythm of an opponents movement
Blades: Sword: When fighting flying opponents, aim for the wings
Blades: Sword: When facing multiple opponents, let them come in (20)

Blades: Sword: Identify the leader when being attacked by a group of bees
Blades: Sword: Charging at a larger opponent
Blades: Sword: Holding your sword and letting the opponent impale themselves
Blades: Longsword: Angling your blade for maximum damage
Blades: Longsword: Use momentum to increase the potency of your strike
Blades: Longsword: Upward slice under ribs
Blades: Longsword: Using practice weapons for safety
Blades: Longsword: Testing the weight of a weapon before use
Blades: Longsword: Ready stance for duelling
Blade: Longsword: Hit another sword away tip-to-tip (30)

Blades: Longsword: Aim for the hip.
Blades: Be careful to consider your position in close quarters
Blades: Spin on your heel and swing
Blades: Wide arc for maximum impact
Blade: Charge forward
Blades: Sword: Use height to your advantage
Blades: Sword: Throat slice, mid air
Blades: Sword: Timing your strike not to hit who you're protecting
Blades: Longsword: Draw and slice in one move
Blades: Longsword: Ensure that basic stance is held (40)

Blades: Longsword: Even practice weapons are dangerous
Blades: Longsword: Flexible, but not too loose
Blades: Longsword: Demonstrating correct grip requires control.
Sword x2 = 45
Fightin' Fiery Pumpernickels x 4 = 49
Combat: Blades: Sword: A quick warm up is better than no warm up at all (50)

Combat: Blades: Sword: Gauging the difference between your speed and that of your opponent
Blades(Longsword): Disarming your enemy with the point of the sword.
Combat (Blades) x 5

Combat: Bow

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Ranged Weaponry (bow): Nocking an arrow
Ranged Weaponry (bow): Shooting/reloading quickly
Ranged Combat: Bow: Nocking an arrow
Ranged Combat: Bow: Breathing while aiming
Ranged combat (Bow): Pre targetting an opponent
Ranged combat (Bow): Hitting the sweet spot on an opponent
Ranged Combat: Knowing Where to Shoot Helps
Ranged Combat: Steady Breathing; Steady Shot
Ranged Weapon: Bow: Throat shots require careful aiming
Ranged Weapon: Bow: Hard to work with someone who is face to face (10)

Ranged Weapon: Bow: Breathing through the shot
Ranged Weapon: Bow: Choosing vital targets
Ranged Combat: Bow: Compensating for a moving target
Ranged Combat: Bow: Take time to aim, especially for the eye
Ranged Combat: Bow: Reload techniques under pressure.
Ranged Combat: Bow: Identifying vulnerabilities
Ranged Combat: Bow: Consider the placement of your companion
Ranged Combat: Bow: Tracking movement through trees.
Ranged Combat: Bow: Keeping aim for an extended period
Ranged Combat: Bow: Nerves make you trigger happy (20)

Ranged Combat: Bow: Moves become instinctual
Ranged Weapon (Bow): Remaining ready
Ranged Combat: Shortbow: Taking aim for a debilitating shot
Ranged Combat: Shortbow: Relax, let instinct take over
Ranged Combat: Shortbow: Vantage matters
Ranged Combat: Shortbow: Eye shots for flying prey
Ranged Combat: Bow: Ready position
Ranged Combat: Bow: Anticipating moving targets
Ranged Combat: Bow: Eye shot (even when there are a lot of eyes)
Ranged Combat (Bow): Using environmental clues to pick direction. (30)

Ranged Combat (Bow): Multiple shots can increase the speed of the kill
Ranged Combat (Bow): If you aim low, a falling creature might still get hit
Ranged Combat (Bow): Maintain your stance after you've released
Ranged Combat (Bow): An accidental shot can still be a breakthrough
Ranged Weapon: Bow: Determining vulnerable spots in armour
Ranged Weapon (Bow) Shooting into melee combat when confident
Ranged Weapon (Bow) Jaw strike for floating, armored bears
Ranged Weapon (Bow) Shoot through an open mouth
Ranged Weapon: Bow: Pick off opponents to better the odds
Ranged Weapon: Bow: Throat shot against an opponent running towards you requires constant eye contact (40)

Ranged Weapon: Bow: Quills act as deflective armour
Ranged Weapon (Shortbow): Attaching a snowcrystal to an arrow and compensating for weight
Ranged Weapon (Shortbow): Destroying a moving target before it reaches its target
Ranged Combat: Bow: Firing in close, dark situations
Ranged Combat: Bow: Consider the most effective weapon for your target
Ranged Combat (Shortbow): Starlight to guide you helps with aim
Ranged Combat (Shortbow): Maintaining aim when the ground is shaking
Ranged Combat (Shortbow): Aim for the soft flesh of the throat
Ranged Combat (Shortbow): Swing your bow to change aim quickly
Ranged Combat (Shortbow): Work in partnership with another -aim for different but related places (50)

Ranged Combat (Shortbow): Shooting true even amidst distractions
Ranged Combat (Shortbow): Grab, aim, shoot
Ranged Combat: Bow: Changing aim when necessary
Combat: Ranged Weapon: Crossbow: Aiming in the dark
Combat: Ranged Weapon: Crossbow: Firing at a hand
Combat: Ranged Weapon: Crossbow: Kneecap shot
Combat: Ranged Weapon: Crossbow: Shooting a moving target in the dark is tough
Combat: Ranged Weapon: Crossbow: Back of the neck is a vital shot.
Combat: Ranged Weapons: Pistol Crossbow: familiarity with the working parts
Combat: Ranged Weapons: Pistol Crossbow: more compact than an ordinary bow (60)

Combat: Ranged Weapons: Pistol Crossbow: can be fired with one hand
Combat: Ranged Weapons: Pistol Crossbow: adjusting for the recoil
Combat: Ranged Weapons: Pistol Crossbow: firing from a moving horse
Crossbow: Fast draw
Crossbow: Aiming quickly
Crossbow: Use the environment to gain advantages.
Crossbow: Spin and aim
Crossbow: Avoid friendly fire
Range Combat (Bow): Maintaining your bow
Range Combat (Bow): Fast-draw (70)

Range Combat (Bow): Keeping a steady hand even while in pain
Ranged(Shortbow): Targeting weak points
Ranged(Shortbow): Timing your shots to avoid civilians
Ranged(Shortbow): Taking multiple shots to ensure a kill
Combat: Bow: Providing covering fire during aerial combat.
Combat: Bow: Being aware of the possibility of friendly fire.
Combat: Bow: Maintaining awareness of areas of attack when choosing a target

Combat: Knives

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Bladed Combat (knives): Got to be close to use them

Combat: Unarmed: Brawling

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Unarmed combat: Duck and weave
Unarmed combat: Time your punch
Unarmed combat: Use the environment
Unarmed combat: Distraction tactics
Unarmed Combat: Charge and tackle
Unarmed Combat: Breaking combat
Unarmed Combat: Shielding another with your body
Unarmed combat: Flying roundhouse kick
Unarmed combat: Sucker punch for surprise
Unarmed Combat Brawling: Kicking to get free (10)

Unarmed Combat (Brawling): Push and pull in a scuffle
Unarmed Combat (Brawling): Punching bugs
Unarmed Combat (Brawling): Fighting mass (small) opponents
Unarmed Combat: Brawling: User whatever is near to you as a weapon
Unarmed Combat: Brawling : Punching to the kidneys is very effective.
Unarmed Combat: Brawling:: Jabbing
Unarmed Combat: Brawling: Multiple, speedy jabs are very effective.
Unarmed Combat: Brawling: Weaving, ducking and diving
Combat: Unarmed Combat: Brawling: Left hook to the jaw
Unarmed Combat (Brawling) Ducking out of the way to avoid melee (20)

Unarmed Combat (Brawling) Tripping your opponent to humiliate and distract
Unarmed Combat (Brawling) Roundhouse kicks
Unarmed Combat (Brawling) Emotions make a massive different to your movements
Combat (Brawling): Fighting when in pain
Combat (Brawling): Swinging wildly sometimes works
Combat (Brawling): Ensure that you keep an eye on the periphery
Combat (Brawling): Steps like a dance
Combat (Brawling): Working in partnership in a fight
Combat (Brawling): Don't give away your moves
Combat (Brawling): Minimal effort, maximum reward (30)

Combat (Brawling): Use your environment to maximum effect
Combat (Brawling): Attitude can make a major difference
Combat (Brawling): Fighting multiple opponents.
Horses for Courses x 4 = 37
+4 =41

Combat: Whip
Whips (Star Whip): Whipping a dragon in the face

Cooking

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Cooking: Campfire cooking
Cooking: Versatile ingredients like eggs are good staples. (PG)
Cooking: Preparing ingredients for fast cooking (PG)
Cooking: Food Tastes Better When Seasoned
Cooking: Deboning Turkey
Cooking: Making A Spit From Sticks
Cooking: Making A Meat Spice Rub
Cooking: Leaving the Skin on Helps the Meat Stay Moist
Cooking: An Interesting Insight into Local Insect Cuisine.
Cooking: How To Fry Cornbread On Skillets
Cooking: How to prepare sweetwine vine leaf correctly (11)
Cooking: How to prepare a chrythiam fish with a herb crust
Cooking: Strategies for keeping food warmer longer
Cooking: Gnocchi recipe
Cooking: Ingredients available to a traveler
Cooking: Ways to prepare potatoes for gnocchi
Cooking: Other ingredients for gnocchi
Cooking: Using dried ingredients
Cooking: Spit roast chicken
Cooking: Flat bread with chillies
Cooking: Potatoes in their jackets
Cooking: Making stock from marinade juices (22)
Cooking: Tuna steaks
Cooking: Using hot stones appropriately for outdoor cooking
Cooking: Resting meat to retain moisture
Cooking: Venison Sausage
Cooking: Sweet cabbage slaw
Cooking: Stuffed red peppers
Cooking: Pear with candied pecans
Cooking: Bite sized pieces cook quicker
Cooking: Wild hen
Cooking: Keep your broth
Cooking: Venison and berry parcels (33)
Cooking: Using honey to bind food together
Cooking: Preparing and storing snacks
Cooking: Seasoning a cast iron pot
Cooking: Storing eggs for a journey
Cooking: Barley and Mushroom Soup
Cooking: Chicken Broth
Cooking: Add meat to soup for extra flavour (40)
Cooking: Don't cook tomatoes in a cast iron pan
Cooking: Bacon, onion, peppers and potatoes with egg
Cooking: A quick and hearty breakfast
Cooking: Prepare the area carefully.
Cooking: Consider safety when cooking outdoors
Cooking: Root vegetable soup
Cooking: Add venison to a good broth
Cooking: Serve hot bread with thick soup in cold.
Cooking: Slow cooking adds depth of flavour
Cooking: Using a pit to cook (50)
Cooking: Hot chocolate
Cooking: Oats with dates and honey
Cooking: Turkey, Roast and Greens
Cooking: Poached pears with caramel
Cooking: Midnight bacon and egg sandwiches
Cooking: Pheasant on a spit
Cooking: Loaded potatoes
Cooking: Prepare in advance in order to get your timing right
Cooking: Fish cook quickly
Cooking: Seasoning fish inside and out (60)
Cooking: Use oil with fish, but sparingly
Cooking: Wrap fish in bacon to add flavour
Cooking: Use the bacon fat to season vegetables
Cooking: Steaming vegetables
Cooking: Poaching pears in brandy
Cooking: The sweet taste of Edasha’s fair
Cooking: Preparing a feast in a camp with helpers
Cooking: Warm chocolate with cream - A Vega favorite
Cooking: ]Baking: Roasting cocoa beans
Cooking: Baking: If you don't have an oven, rotate beans in a drum over flames. (70)
Cooking: Baking: Technique for removing husks from cocoa
Cooking: Baking: Making cocoa butter
Cooking: Baking: The different ingredients in different kinds of chocolate
Cooking: Baking: How to make cocoa liquor
Cooking: Baking: Pressing techniques for chocolate
Cooking: Baking: Passing ingredients through a cloth to separate
Cooking: Baking: Additional ingredients change the texture of a dish
Cooking: Baking: Preparing the area for making campfire feasts
Cooking: Baking: When baking for large numbers make loaves of bread (79)
Cooking x 5 (84)

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Cosmetology

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Cosmetology: A hat can be fashionable, even if you are a raccoon.
Cosmetology x 1
Cosmetology x 3

Culture

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Culture: The Festival of Lights is a Holiday in Desnind on the 1st of Cylus
Culture: The Story of How Biqaj Came to Be

D-F

Dancing

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Dancing: Mirroring your partners movements
Dancing: Catching up
Dancing: Good exercise
Dancing: To the beat of the drum
Dancing: Mucking it up may lead to crashing into other people
Dancing: Skip, hop and turn combo!
Dancing: Warming up is like acrobatics
Dancing: A nautical jig
+11 = 19

Deception

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Deception: Lying about your fatigue
Deception: Pretending to have a good time
Deception: Telling Lies for the Sake of a Game
Deception: A white lie
Deception: Overly cheerful.

Detection

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Detection: Girl with the red hair.
Detection: spotting a young buck
Detection: Movement through the trees
Detection: Rusted and broken metal
Detection: Very old blood
Detection: The out-of-place laughter of children
Detection: Noticing changes in the environment
Detection: Observing the way things move
Detection: Looking around and getting a feel for a business
Detection: Trying to ascertain ingredients from taste (10)

Detection: Individual tastes to give more detail
Detection: Observing people as they walk away.
Detection: Spotting what's out of place
Detection: Spotting wealth
Detection: Lyova helps to spot others for you.
Detection: Watching arrivals and departures from/to specific locations
Detection: Discerning racial origins through physical traits
Detection: Peripheral vision can be confounded by colour and light
Detection: Ice sculptures are hard to spot details in
Detection: Badly overgrown path (20)

Detection: Noting changes over time
Detection: The difference between natural and man made
Detection: Movement in peripheral vision
Detection: Looking for movement.
Detection: Movement in the leaves.
Detection: Scouting out a new area
Detection: Committing a face to memory
Detection: Spotting when you've been spotted
Detection: Sounds of people approaching camp
Detection: Spotting signs of temper in your SO (30)

Detection: Watching someone's movements to determine if they can see
Detection: Recognizing that a broken window often means an intruder
Detection: Is that... me?
Detection: Searching for a weapon
Detection: Noticing important details in caves
Detection: Determining sounds in echoes
Detection: Noting the change in atmosphere at a party
Detection: Spotting sudden change in behaviour
Detection: Spotting a familiar face in a crowd
Detection: Hearing a familiar voice? (40)

Detection: Recognising handwriting
Detection: Hearing someone engaged in prayer
Detection: Changes in temperature
Detection: The nuances of an Immortal
Detection: Spotting things off to the side
Detection: Keeping an eye on the big picture, too
Detection: Noting when there is a change in someone you love
Detection: Taking notice of a change in the temperature of an environment
Detection: Noticing the physical similarities between the captor and the captives
Detection: Catching the scent of poison in the water (50)

Detection: Smelling water to ensure that it is no longer contaminated
Detection: Hearing strange noises in the night
Detection: Spotting a secret door / trap
Detection: Noticing strange behaviour
Detection: It's hard to tell where noises are coming from when sound echoes and bounces
Detection: Distraction can significantly impact whether you notice something.
I don't see three ships x4 =60

Detection: Noticing the scent of burning
Detection: Realizing that alchemy is in play
Detection: Noticing when half of your group seem "out of reality"
Detection: Spotting changes in the environment.
Detection: Noticing the presence of Immortals around you
Detection: Picking out details from a malstrom of sound (66)
Detection x 5
Detection x 5 (76)
Detection x3

Discipline

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Discipline: Practice makes perfect
Discipline: The sight of ghostly ships
Discipline: Not being afraid of a giant, rotting chicken zombie
Discipline: Not just dropping to the ground and screaming at an itch
Discipline: Giving bad news calmly
Discipline: Not giving in to emotions
Discipline: Considering others even when in shock
Discipline: Reading into what is meant, not what is said, and reacting to that.
Discipline: Dealing with an impatient individual
Discipline: Coping with boredom (10)
Discipline: Not losing your temper in the face of entirely unreasonable behaviour
Discipline: Focusing in the face of a powerful distraction
Discipline: Don't get distracted by scenery
DIscipline: Focusing on the job
Discipline: Not assuming the worst
Discipline: Resisting a buxom woman's advances
Discipline: Not jumping to conclusions
Discipline: Simply saying it how it is, time and again.
Discipline: Dealing with shock
Discipline: Not handling grief right now (20)
Discipline: Not giving in to overwhelming emotion
Discipline: Keeping going until you are sure
Discipline: Witnessing the death of a loved one
Discipline: Refusing a choice that would result in your own harm
Discipline Focus on the practical to avoid looking at your emotions
Discipline: Keeping hold of your temper as much as possible.
Discipline: Being who you're needed to be
Discipline: Waiting requires a lot of patience
Discipline: Pushing through the pain and exhaustion when people need you most
Discipline: Purposely irritating someone you love. (30)
Discipline: Dishing out tough love
Discipline: Putting what you want in second place to what she needs.
Discipline: Not moving, even when you want to
Discipline: Distract yourself from painful situations.
Discipline: Enforced abstinence is difficult!
Discipline: Focus on the long term, not the right now
Discipline: Force yourself to think quick
Discipline: Stop your mind wandering
Discipline: A leap of faith
Discipline: Recognising when a place should be respected (40)
Discipline: Forcing yourself to think clearly
Discipline: Make an offering which is worthwhile to you
Discipline: Speaking what you need, not what you want
Discipline: Try not to get distracted by the glittery things
Discipline: Watching when you really want to act
Discipline: Sorting through memories to help them make sense
Discipline: Using another person to ground yourself
Discipline: Ensuring that you don't let your emotions fuel your strength
Discipline: Not allowing your rage to overwhelm you
Discipline: Identifying when something or someone is manipulating your emotions (50)
Discipline: Knowing what's happening is half the battle when fighting it.
Discipline: Holding on to your own - and someone else's emotions.
Discipline: Recognising when you're overwhelmed
Discipline: Enduring you don't do something you'll regret.
Discipline:Keeping a level head when the area is collapsing
Discipline: Maintaining one's feminine dignity
Discipline: Resisting the urge to cry for almost no reason
Discipline: Staying true to your true husband
Discipline: How to stay focused when "Hidden Truth" activates
Discipline: Standing in the presence of Induks
Discipline: Standing in the presence of Immortals
Discipline: Not being overwhelmed by Cassion's story
Discipline: Hang on to what you know to keep yourself focused
Discipline x 2

Discipline x 5
Discipline: x2

Dreamwalking

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Dreams: Are not remembered well by those not marked by Jesine
Dreams: The place where your imagination comes to life
Dreamwalking: How to recognize a dream
Dreamwalking: Bad dreams can manifest from bad memories
Dreamwalking: Attempting to convince someone that they are dreaming does not always work
Dreaming: Never tell another dreamer they are dreaming
Dreaming: Anything is possible in Emea, even reversing events
Dreamwalking: Recognising a nightmare
Dreamwalking: Slightly altering Dreams
Dreamwalking (Sanctuary): Protecting your fellow dreamers by expelling the threat
Dream predators: Afraid of the light
Dream predators: Can be vanquished by sheer belief and will
Dreamwalking: Explaining the Subconscious in the Dream.
Dreamwalking: The Inferences of Imagery.
Dreamwalking: Helping a Friend Comprehensively Understand her Dreams.
Dreamwalking: Dreamers Often Wear What They Sleep In
Dreamwalking: Differentiating Who's Dream It Is
Dreamwalking: getting familiar with Vega’s dream
Dreamwalking: people are better at doing things in dreams
Dreamwalking: Imagination is the greatest tool in Emea
Dreamwalking: Summoning a fork
Dreamwalking: Jesine’s mark helps a great deal.
Dreamwalking: Time, space, distance mean nothing in Emea
Dreamwalking: Can’t seek out dreams of people you don’t know from long distances
Dreamwalking: Shaping another's dream
Dreamwalking: Guiding, not forcing
Dreamwalking: Recognising another Jesine marked in your dream
Dreamwalking: Understanding when someone is fading in and out of lucidity
Dreamwalking: Watching, not jumping in
Dreamwalking: Providing cues for the dreamer to help them remember
Dreamwalking: Six degrees of separation
Dreamwalking: Lemonade analogy
Dreamwalking: No manual for it.
Dreamwalking: Rules, guidelines and etiquette.
Dreamwalking: Imagination is the most important tool

Endurance

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Endurance: Taking a breather
Endurance: Holding on during a good pounding
Endurance: Falling off, getting up, getting back on
Endurance: Maintaining difficult movement
Endurance: The sting of medical care
Endurance: Sudden drop of temperature to below freezing
Endurance: Very loud noises
Endurance: Shin pain!
Endurance: An all over itch
Endurance: Sudden dip in cold water (10)

Endurance: Letting him get one good punch in
Endurance: Staying up all night
Endurance: Sudden cold is a shock
Endurance: The pain of a straight-through arrow in the shoulder
Endurance: Quick onset fever
Endurance: Hunting in the freezing cold.
Endurance: Sleepless nights
Endurance: Digging a cooking pit
Endurance: Maintaining a cooking pit in winter
Endurance: Very sharp paper-cut like wound (20)

Endurance: Wrapping up against the cold
Endurance: Naked in the snow during cold season
Endurance: Cold water on a cold morning
Endurance: Being able to partake of a lot of good cheer!
Endurance: Unconsciousness
Endurance: Waking up groggy and moving anyhow
Endurance: Going without sleep to help someone face their nightmares
Endurance: Holding on for a while
Endurance: Walking through acrid smoke and heat
Endurance: Staying awake when warm and fed (30)

Endurance: Maintaining concentration when tired.
Endurance: Coughing up a lungful of dust
Endurance: Staying still with a dead arm
Endurance: The sudden flurry of pins and needles in a dead arm.
Endurance: A deep burn on your hand, hurts.
Endurance: Turning into ice
Endurance: The feeling of your blood burning
Endurance: Being knocked off your feet.
Endurance: The pain of bruised ribs
Endurance: “It will kill you” extremes of cold weather. (40)

Endurance: Being pelted by balls of hailstone
Endurance: Cassion's Greeting
Endurance: Continuing on when exhausted
Endurance: Long walks through Emea
Endurance: Phenomenal Cosmic Power!! Wheeeeee!
Endurance: Shocks from a Leviathan
Endurance: The physical change of Cassion's mark
Endurance: Physically trapped and gasping for air
Endurance: Swimming through an underground cavern
Endurance: Fighting against a weight on your chest (50)

Endurance: Continuing heat
Endurance : Helping tote children to shore through water
Endurance: Farm work is hard work!
Endurance: Moving dimensions suddenly can hurt
Endurance: Work with those around you when fatigued.
Endurance: Take the time you need after immense pain.
Endurance: Preparing for a battle when in pain
Endurance: The pain of being poisoned
Endurance: Fighting is exhausting
Endurance: Lifting weights for strength and endurance (60)

Endurance: Working through the night
Endurance: Carrying a dead weight
Endurance: Gut-pain
Endurance: Enduring a panicked spouses attack
Endurance: The fall from a bed
Endurance: Being poked in the chest hard by Lord Vega
Endurance: Stumbling about in high heels
Endurance: Fighting through what feels like a temperature
Endurance: The Forging
Endurance: Standing in a maelstrom (70)

Endurance: The wrath of Qylios
Endurance: The toll of a very long day!
Endurance: Life forging is an intense experience.
Endurance x 3

Engineering

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Engineering: Making a cooler for a hot trial
Engineering: How to open a door without a key or lockpick
Engineering: Makeshift equipment
Engineering: Construction: A bit of wire from a thrown cart wheel can make a good fishhook
Engineering: Construction: Weird girls build dens

Etiquette

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Etiquette: Thanking People When They Give You Food
Etiquette: Taking a Joke in Stride
Etiquette: Don't take things that don't belong to you (tokens)
Etiquette: Dress code
Etiquette: Meeting a girls' parents can be awkward.
Etiquette: Conditions of slavery
Etiquette: Sharing a meal and a place to stay
Etiquette: It's polite to say thank you to a friend
Etiquette: The art of gift giving
Etiquette: Shave before a date.

Etiquette: Suitable clothing for an expensive restaurant
Etiquette: Reserve the best table to impress the girl
Etiquette: Introduce yourself to Immortals
Etiquette: Polite means different things to different people
Etiquette: Reverence to your patron
Etiquette: Best not to be naked in public
Etiquette: Seeking forgiveness even when it isn't needed
+10
Etiquette: Addressing Induks respectfully.

Etiquette x 6
Etiquette x 8
Etiquette - x3

Fauna

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Fauna: Iyo: Used as a light source in desnind

Fieldcraft

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Fieldcraft: Fieldcraft: Prolonged exposure to extreme cold is dangerous
Fieldcraft: Building a fire
Fieldcraft: Surviving in the woods (PG)
Fieldcraft: Nests provide sustenance (PG)
Fieldcraft: Using your environment for survival clues (PG)
Field Craft: Dressing for colder weather.
Field craft: Dressing for the weather
Field Craft: Skinning Medium Game
Field Craft: Cleaning Bones by Boiling Them
Field Craft: Proper Disposing of Kill (10)

Fieldcraft: Turkeys and turkey eggs for dinner
Fieldcraft: Bleeding out a turkey
Fieldcraft: Dousing a fire
Fieldcraft: You can never be too prepared when venturing into unknown territory
Fieldcraft: Putting a tent over a cart for better shelter
Fieldcraft: Using unusual material to your benefit
Fieldcraft: Drying ingredients to make them last longer
Fieldcraft: Preparing meals quickly in a camp
Fieldcraft: Identifying where to put a tent
Fieldcraft: Setting up a long-term camping arrangement (20)

Fieldcraft: Coaxing coals back to life
Fieldcraft: Cook to stop items spoiling
Fieldcraft: Identifying spots to stay warm / safe
Fieldcraft: Consider the resources in your environment
Fieldcraft: Take samples of unusual stuff to learn what's safe
Fieldcraft: Determining what is, and is not, safe to drink
Fieldcraft: Protecting against wind and snow
Fieldcraft: Choosing the best place to set up camp.
Fieldcraft: Starting a fire for food and warmth
Fieldcraft: Gathering wood (30)

Fieldcraft: Choosing the best wood for a fire
Fieldcraft: Using bags of sand to prevent drafts
Fieldcraft: Maximizing space
Fieldcraft: Using Prepared Hides to Act as a Windbreak.
Fieldcraft: Checking the horses in camp, too
Fieldcraft: Preparing a turkey after killing
Fieldcraft: In a blizzard, dress in layers
Fieldcraft: Determining the best location for camp.
Fieldcraft: Surviving a sudden change of scenery
Fieldcraft: Judge your environment quickly (40)

Fieldcraft: Consider safety when suddenly dropped somewhere new
Fieldcraft: Always know where your exits are
Fieldcraft: Know where your allies are
Fieldcraft: You have to prioritize for survival
Fieldcraft: Close off exits
Fieldcraft: Move things to maximize your environment
Fieldcraft: Teamwork is best to ensure maximum chance of survival
Fieldcraft: Consider unknown allies warily
Horses for Courses x 4 52
Fieldcraft: Avoiding brambles on rubbish trails
Fieldcraft: Trap Making: Making and setting snares
Fieldcraft: Trap Making: Baiting A Trap
Fieldcraft: Trap Making: Various Types of Traps
Fieldcraft: Trap Making: Choosing The Right Trap For The Job
Fieldcraft: Trap Making: Sapling Snare
Fieldcraft: Trap Making: Stick-Fashioned Hook
Fieldcraft: Trap Making: Noose (60)
Fieldcraft: Trap Making: Pit Trap
Fieldcraft: Trap Making: Traps In Dreamscapes Work Depending On Imagination
Fieldcraft: Trapmaking: Cutting fuses to disarm an explosive

Fletching

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Fletching: Basic parts
Fletching: Determines how the arrow rotates
Fletching: Straight fletch
Fletching: Wrap fletch
Fletching: The direction of the helical wrap doesn't matter
Fletching: Wrap fletch is much better at distance

G - I

Gambling

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Gambling: Biqaj game: Stars
Gambling: Dealing cards
Gambling: Shuffling cards
Gambling: Stars: Put stars in 'constellations'
Gambling: Stars: Rules of exchange
Gambling: Stars: Blocking another

Hunting

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Hunting: Identifying tracks (PG)
Hunting: soil is soft, not packed so the track must be fairly recent
Hunting: the difference between a raccoon paw print and a dog or cat
Hunting: Deer prints and how they are different from other animals with cloven hooves
Hunting: be patient, for a deer will always outrun you.
Hunting: Even if the animal isn’t killed right away, it can still bleed out
Hunting: Spulmokawarta tracks
Hunting: Telling the direction of tracks
Hunting: Using Every Part of a Kill
Hunting: Cutting to Check if the Kill was Pregnant
Hunting: Possible game during Cylus
Hunting: Bird tracks in the snow
Hunting: Telling the direction of tracks
Hunting: Examining markings in low light
Hunting: Difficult in the dark while raining
Hunting: Assessing Your Ability Against The Prey's Distance
Hunting: Can Attach Fishing Line To Arrows For Easy Retrieval In Practice
Hunting: Recognising the signs of a male deer/Bruxon's presence
Hunting: You should really learn about your prey
Hunting: Sensing a Quiet Forest
Hunting: Following someone from a distance.
Hunting: Following from a distance.
Hunting: Lion tracks
Hunting: Much more difficult in the depths of winter
Hunting: Discerning what happened in large groups of bipeds
Hunting: Aye aye tracks (very large ones)
Hunting: It’s difficult to find footprints in a sterile environment
Hunting: Working out numbers of people by footprints
Hunting: Tracking in caves
Hunting: Fishing: It's Just Throwing A Line With Some Bait ... Right?
Hunting: Fishing: Bread Can Sometimes Work As Bait
Hunting: Fishing: Casting Is For Reaching Deeper Water
Hunting: Fishing: Setting The Hook
Hunting: Fishing: Recognising Snapper
Hunting: Fishing: Gnomes (35)
Hunting: Tanning: Steps to Preparing Medium Pelt

Immortal History:

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Immortal History: There were seven Original Beings
Immortal History: The rumoured eighth Original Being "Delana"
Immortal History: "The Scientist" Fei
Immortal History: "The Conqueror" Anox
Immortal History: The Originals once fought strange creatures
Immortal History: Fei was a peaceful Original
Immortal History: Fei liked to study the world
Immortal History: There's no evidence that dragons were real
Immortal History: The Originals may have left something where they died.
Immortal History: The Originals existed before humans
Immortal History: The Originals created The Immortals

Intelligence:

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Intelligence: Someone can interfere without being present
Intelligence: Understanding the nature of teamwork is important.
Intelligence: The company a person is in tells a lot about them.
Intelligence: Body language often gives information about an individual

Intimidation:

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Intimidation: Threaten with violence
Intimidation: Be loud
Intimidation: Using rude hand gestures
Intimidation: Maybe I won't kill you all, but I'll kill you
Intimidation: Barely contained fury
Intimidation: Pointing a crossbow with a smile.
Intimidation: You know nothing about me.
Intimidation:Threatening with a promise
Intimidation: Insulting some dragons
Intimidation: Using the weight of your patron Immortals

Investigation:

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Investigation: Following clues
Investigation: Asking people questions
Investigation: Questioning the Authenticity of a Claim because it would be Illogical.
Investigation: Who is Kosumi?
Investigation: Is Vega aware that she's dreaming or is she just dreaming about dreaming?
Investigation: There wasn't one there before
Investigation: Determining the purpose of a shrine
Investigation: Determining what a rusted metal artifact may have once been
Investigation: Footprints can tell you where someone came from, where they went and if they're still here
Investigation: Search your surrounding area for clues (10)

Investigation: Pay close attention to the world around you
Investigation: Searching for clues in someone's home
Investigation: Considering things which are out of place
Investigation: Secret compartments
Investigation: Trying to think where clues could be hidden
Investigation: Explanations for contrasting accounts
Investigation: Tracks as clues to mode of transport
Investigation: Putting together historical clues
Investigation: Identifying patterns of behaviour
Investigation: Be clear what you are searching for (20)

Investigation: Spot patterns in puzzles to solve them.
Investigation: Writing helps to solve puzzles
Investigation: Getting to the heart of a matter
Investigation: Repeat key questions
Investigation: Ensure understanding by questioning.
Investigation: How to find out what's going on behind a locked door
Investigation: Asking questions to try and determine behavior
Investigation: Use Lyova as a spy!
Investigation: Determining when someone doesn't fit in by style of dress
Investigation: Behavior which identifies ghosts. (30)

Investigation: Spotting weaknesses in a storefront technique that don't quite add up
Investigation: Putting together clues to lead to an inescapable conclusion.
Investigation: Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction.
Investigation: Try to find the limits of the situation
Investigation: Consider the history of an item.
Investigation: People's answers give you clues about their personality
Investigation: Ways to gather information and clues
Investigation: Ask insightful questions
Investigation: Fill in gaps in the story
Investigation: Remember a name from some time ago (40)

Investigation: Working out what should be somewhere and isn't
Investigation: Figuring out what noises mean when you can't see.
Investigation: Working out clues from long ago....
Investigation: Putting together mentions of the Logging Consortium
Investigation: Find out names
Investigation:Using a scrap of clothing to deduce where someone has gone
Investigation: Working out where things will be buried.
Investigation: Using historical facts.
Investigation: Determining another persons age
Investigation: changing eye colour.
Investigation: changing blue when asking a question
Investigation: Finding details of who sold what to who
Investigation: Names are important
Investigation: Pouring over details
Investigation: Interrogation: If you don’t ask you don’t know
Investigation: Interrogation: where you going lady?
Investigation: Interrogation: Do your eyes change for different occasions?

Investigation x 5

Intelligence

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Intelligence: Casual people watching
Intelligence: Assessing danger via environmental cues
Intelligence: Using an invisible spy to gather information
Intelligence: Gather as much information as possible about intentions
Intelligence: Watch facial expressions for clues

J - L

Language

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Language: Xanthean

Leadership

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Leadership: Promising safety to the scared
Leadership: Ordering others to be silent in a potentially dangerous situation
Leadership: Having to explain the obvious to the oblivious
Leadership: Taking charge over a child, as the adult
Leadership: Being a glory hound is not being a leader
Leadership: Being a loner is not being a leader
Leadership: Being a team player is being a leader
Leadership: Sometimes, someone has to go first
Leadership: Desperate times, desperate measures
Leadership: Sometimes, leading is like trying to herd cats
Leadership: Group and leader are inextricably linked
Leadership: Quashing a man's bossiness
Leadership: Keeping a crew calm with orders
Leadership: Calling out a failing leader
Leadership: Making your voice heard in a large group.
Leadership: Working in a team.
Leadership: Ensure that everyone in your group knows what your strengths are.
Leadership x 5

Linguistics

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Linguistics: Communicating with hands.
Linguistics (Common Sign) : How to Spell Your Name With Your Hands
Linguistics (Common Sign) : Individual Letters Sometimes Require Two Hands
Linguistics (Common Sign) : Thank You, like Blowing a Kiss
Linguistics (Common Sign) : The Sign for Good Trial Resembles a Backwards Salute
Linguistics (Common Sign) : Using Signs To Give Phrases or Commands
Linguistics: Repeating a phrase
Language: Xanthea: How to say good trial (Ibiti Sarken)
Linguistics: Rakahi

Logistics

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Logistics: Planning a Trip with a Friend.
Logistics: Plotting Exact Travel Times.
Logistics: Prepare for the worst
Logistics: Planning for an absence
Logistics: Planning boat buying and crewing
Logistics: Planning gifts in advance
Logistics: Planning food for a long journey
Logistics: Prepare for all eventualities
Logistics: Dealing with large groups of people
Logistics: Organising expeditions
Logistics: Ensuring that everyone has appropriate equipment.
Logistics: x 5

Skills M - Z

M - O

Medicine:

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Medicine: Naturally found in food if prepared correctly
Medicine: How to use a sweetwine vine leaf as a healing aid
Medicine: Stitching wounds
Medicine: Checking everywhere for cuts and bruises
Medicine: Recognising head trauma
Medicine: Treating cuts and scrapes
Medicine: Treating bumps and bruises

Mount

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Mount: (Horse) Attaching a bridle & bit
Mount: (Horse) Correct placement of a saddle
Mount: (Horse) Securing a saddle (that's a lot of cinches!)
Mount: (Horse) Getting up in the saddle
Mount: (Horse) The bounce of a trot
Mount: Horse: Basics of a saddle
Mount: Horse: Putting on a girth strap
Mount: Horse: Tendency to hold breath whilst saddling up
Mount: Horse: Putting in the bit and reins
Mount: Horse: Rein free riding (10)

Mount: Horse: Getting to know your horse is important
Mount: Horse: Use a step to make getting in the saddle easier
Mount: Horse: Leading someone else by your own horse's movements
Mount: Horse: How loose or tight the reins are is important.
Mount: Horse: Which part of the feet to put in stirrups
Mount: Horse: Steering by weight
Mount: Horse: Lean forward when going uphill
Mount: Horse: Standing on your horse
Mount: Horse: Using your body to steer
Mount: Horse: Moving with your horse can be counter intuitive (20)

Mount: Horse: Ensuring that you are balanced before increasing speed
Mount: Horse: A brief gallop
Mount: Horse: Taking into account the preference of the animal
Mount: Horse x2 = 25

Mount: Winged: Scalvwing Steeds

Musical Instrument: Gittern:

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Musical Instrument: GIttern: Plucking vs strumming
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Use tuning knobs to create a clear sound
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Needs to be in tune in order to produce a good sound
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Basic Chords
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Using music to accompany stories
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Change the strength of movement to change the noise
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Reading musical notation and linking to chords
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Use another instrument for tuning
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Whole notes, half notes.
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Improvisation
Musical Instrument: GIttern: Use single notes to catch attention
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Can produce a bell-like noise.
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Singular notes melding one into another produces a good effect.
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Emphasising moments in a story
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Plucking Without a Pick Allows You to Feel the Notes
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Finding a Sound and Trying to Duplicate it.
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Understand your Instrument Through Playing it, Not Reading About it.
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Tapping
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Legato
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Glide Technique for Pitch Change
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Let the Instrument teach, Not the Book
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Combine strum and pluck for a diverse melody
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Playing music for dancing
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Changing tempo mid-melody
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Playing as a meditative tool
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Not using a pick produces a softer, more organic sound.
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Plucking and strumming for better effect
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Placements of strings
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Tuning by ear
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Using a tuning fork
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Similarities with a fiddle
Musical Instrument: Gittern: Sustaining a note
Musical Instrument: Gittern: More about instinct, the way you do it

Navigation:

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Navigation: Following a map
Navigation: Finding your way through a forest at night/in Cylus
Navigation: Using a light source to guide you
Navigation: Acting as a guide for another in the dark
Navigation: Finding the way in a dark tunnel
Navigation: Using landmarks to augment a compass
Navigation: The Use of a Sextent
Navigation: Using the wall as a guide in the dark
Navigation: Using all the senses to find your way
Navigation: Finding your way in complete darkness
Navigation: Map-reading (10)

Navigation: Working out time from scale
Navigation: Working from map to land
Navigation: Plotting a course over land
Navigation: Discerning north, south, east west without a compass
Navigation: Measuring distances by observing the moons and stars
Navigation: The north star
Navigation: Sextant: Doubly reflecting navigational instrument
Navigation: Locating the navigator's position compared to known locations
Navigation: Gyrocompass: Non-magnetic compass based on a fast-spinning disc
Navigation: Astrolabe: Used by sailors to determine a ship's latitude at sea (20)

Navigation: Reading a map that changes to reflect your environment
Navigation: Different kinds of maps.
Navigation: Can be by stars
Navigation: Points of sail denote where the ship is in relation to wind direction.
Navigation: Sailing in irons means sailing into the wind
Navigation: Running means sailing with the wind behind you
Navigation: The "no go zone" is 45 degrees either side of "in irons"
Navigation: Sailing beam-reach is when the wind is at a 90 degree angle to the line of the ship.
Navigation: Sailing broad-reach is when the wind is 45 degrees either side of running.
Navigation: Following directions given in an unusual manner (30)

Navigation: Identifying sheltered spots
Navigation:Navigating by sight
Navigation: Minute adjustments in navigated path
Navigation: Determining wind direction
Navigation: Tools and equipment help
Navigation: Compass Roses
Navigation: True north and magnetic north
Navigation: Calculating time for a journey
Navigation: Working out alternative routes.
Navigation: Different kinds of charts (40)

Navigation: Ratio of different kinds of charts
Navigation: Key for small details.
Navigation: Land navigation in storms is tricky.
Navigation: Using a compass to determine where something used to be
Navigation: Reading a map to plan routes
Navigation: Identifying warm water currents
Navigation: Using a street map
Navigation: Finding specific locations in a new place
Navigation: Finding your way from memory
Navigation: Recognizing a familiar place (50)

Navigation: Map reading from hand drawn maps
Navigation: Getting a rough sense of direction
I don't see three ships x4 = 56
Navigation: x 10 = 66
Navigation x2

Philosophy

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Philosophy: It's the journey that matters, not the destination
Philosophy: Never say never

Politics

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Politics: Political leaders are not the only type of leaders
Politics: Make sure that everyone knows what is expected of them.
Politics: Tell people what their roles are, and what to expect

Psychology

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Psychology: The Idea of Having Something Missing From Yourself
Psychology: Trying Too Hard Can Affect Things Negatively
Psychology: When you are Young you Perceive Age Differently.
Psychology: Using dreams to tell when some one has conflicting emotions when awake.
Psychology: Relationships are weird
Psychology: Relationships have rules
Psychology: Seeing what's underneath the finery
Psychology: Understanding what you regret
Psychology: Induk psychology is different.
Psychology: Immortal psychology

Religion

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Religion: For Some People, Worship is Just Living Their Lives

Research

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Research: Trial and error
Research: Using multiple resources
Research: Improvisation is a Valid Form of Learning
Research: Practical Skills vs Book Learning

Resistance

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Resistance: Maintaining lucidity when poisoned
Resistance: Fast-acting poison.
Resistance: Drinking with an Immortal: Don't let it go to your head!
Resistance: To drink from the cup of the Immortals

S - U

Seafaring

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Seafaring: Recognising The Signs Of A Storm
Seafaring: Ropes on a Sail
Seafaring: The Boom must be avoided when it swings
Seafaring: Tack and gybe both mean turning into the wind. Tack is turning the front, gybe is turning the back of the boat.
Seafaring: Ballywrinkle protects the sails
Seafaring: Front of the ship is fore, back is aft.
Seafaring: Port and starboard
Seafaring: The smell of a storm
Seafaring: In a storm, get out of dock
Seafaring: Negotiating out of a dock
Seafaring:Heaving to in a storm
Seafaring: Mizzenmast
Seafaring: Mizzen gaff also called a spanker
Seafaring: Heaving to requires balancing out the sails
Seafaring: Heaving to is good for stopping at sea
Seafaring: Slowing using the wind allows more fine control
Seafaring: How to deal with a fire aboard a ship
Seafaring: The basics needed to limp away
Seafaring: How to replace sails
Seafaring: x 5
Seafaring x 3

Socialization

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Socialization: Ready and able to use your Bruises and Scars to Impress the Girls!
Socialization: A Relaxing Day well spent with a Friend.
Socialization: That Look! Expressions can Mean as Much as Your Words Do to a Friend.
Socialization: Holding a conversation with two groups at once
Socialization: Not letting your waiter know you're talking to ghosts
Socialization: Bringing food to share with strangers
Socialization: Persuasion: pointing out the many benefits of a good hat.
Socialization: Persuasion: Appeal to reason
Socialization: Persuasion: Displaying Acrobatics to Encourage a Student
Socialization: Persuasion: Please leave the ugly shrine alone, thank you (10)
Socialization: Persuasion: Being the voice of reason to an angry (irrational) woman
Socialization: Persuasion: Some ideas are too big to fit in a box?
Socialization: Persuasion: Keeping someone on track
Socialization: Persuasion: Being right in an argument
Socialization: Persuasion: Ensuring that you get the last word
Socialization: Persuasion: Backup is good
Socialization: Persuasion: Having an absolute bottom line and not moving from it
Socialization: Persuasion: Logical, factual statements about your behaviour.
Socialization: Persuasion: Encouragement works
Socialization: Persuasion: Pointing out that someone else drank the potion first (20)
Socialization: Persuasion: Stating it as clearly as possible.
Socialization: Persuasion: Say yes, but lay down rules
Socialization: Persuasion: Explain why it's important
Socialization: Persuasion: Convincing someone that the actions of another are not your own
Socialization: Persuasion: Sticking out a pouty lip
Socialization: Rhetoric: "Hey Nonny-Nonny" is Overly Idyllic Serenity
Socialization: Rhetoric: "Proper" Insults to Women Do Not Include Elephants
Socialization: Rhetoric: The Never-Ending Hat Debate
Socialization: Rhetoric: Calming fear with careful explanations
Socialization: Rhetoric: Nouns (30)
Socialization: Rhetoric: Onomatopoeia: an uncountable noun
Socialization: Rhetoric: Genre
Socialization: Rhetoric: Symbolism
Socialization: Rhetoric: Putting a positive spin on a situation
Socialization: x 3 (37)
Socialization: Make a convincing argument
Socialization: Agreeing with a point well made
Socialization x 7
Socialization x 5
Socialization - x3

Stealth

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Stealth: Following behind quietly.
Stealth: Keeping hidden in the undergrowth
Stealth: Remain hidden in combat
Stealth: Reading your bow quietly
Stealth: Using bushes for cover
Stealth: Muttering behind a cup
Stealth: Stepping carefully in the dark.
Stealth: Using the cover of darkness
Stealth: Using a crowd to blend in

Storytelling

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Storytelling: skeeterwampulus: The made up monster from your home
Storytelling: Using a story to explain certain things about you
Storytelling: Building on Truth
Storytelling: Describing places to give visuals
Storytelling: What has happened since last I saw you
Storytelling: Spooky descriptions of unusual places
Storytelling: The story of your birth
Storytelling: The people your father could be
Storytelling: A song is a story set to music
Storytelling: The story of Seraas en Avellach (10)

Storytelling: Absolute truth can be stranger than fiction
Storytelling: A little exaggeration goes a long way.
Storytelling: Using your skill to distract another
Storytelling: Ensure that you have a captive audience
Storytelling: the story behind the card.
Storytelling: Using Dreams to tell a story
Storytelling: Using your environment
Storytelling: Tell a story actively, whilst walking around a room
Storytelling: Making up a story on the spot
Storytelling: Can explain something impossible to explain (20)

Storytelling: Add small details to entrance your audience
Storytelling: Embellishing a tale
Storytelling: Fabricating a story from beginning to end
Storytelling: Maintain your focus, and your audiences
Storytelling: Wild tales are interesting
Storytelling: The night the fog swallowed me up
Storytelling: How to make an unbelievable story, believable.
Storytelling: Put your story in context for the listener
Storytelling: Add in dramatic detail
Storytelling: Keep it appropriate for your audience (30)

Storytelling: Birds as messengers from beyond the grave
Storytelling: Giving a flippant overview.
Storytelling: Provide a summary of important points
Storytelling: The tale of your meeting with Cassion
Storytelling: Accompanying a story with music
Storytelling: The maze.
Storytelling: Storytelling through improvisation
Storytelling: Telling a story can help you learn it
Storytelling: Telling a story to teach (40)

Storytelling: The story of how the Tunawa came to be
Storytelling: Moseke and Lisirra, warring sisters
Storytelling: The creation myth of the Sev'ryn
Storytelling: The difference between spoken and written stories
Storytelling: The art of analogy
Storytelling: Using a story as a moral point
Storytelling: Using a story as a political point
Storytelling: Not maintaining the status quo.
Storytelling: Types of story
Storytelling: Be aware of your audience (50)

Storytelling: The story of your adventures in Sweetwine Woods
Storytelling: Telling stories to Cassion
Storytelling: Everything is a story
Storytelling: The tale of the Immortal Geoupagus
Storytelling: The Granitee: The children of Geoupagus
Storytelling: Putting together two stories to make a larger one
Storytelling: Trying to persuade via a story
Storytelling: The story of how Cassion blessed me
Storytelling: Letting others fill in gaps in a story
Storytelling: Changing a story can make a new tale entirely (60)

Storytelling: Names are important, especially in stories.
Storytelling: The art of a good story is often in simplicity
Storytelling: What makes a good storyteller
Storytelling: Childhood stories
Storytelling: Each person you meet adds to the stories you tell
Storytelling: The Ice Caves of Ishallr
Storytelling: The Story Cassion Told
Storytelling: There is always truth in stories
Storytelling: The tale of how Cassion marked you again.
Storytelling: Teaching through story and example (70)

Storytelling: My tale is one of mystery
Storytelling: Telling my story to Jesine.
Storytelling: The initial story to Cassion
Storytelling: The Staff of Telling
Storytelling:Emphasis on the dramatic
Storytelling: Creating the story of"The Lake of Lost Souls"
Storytelling: Gender roles in stories
Storytelling: Using firelight to emphasise your expression
Storytelling: There is a rhythm in a story
Storytelling: Make sure that your audience is invested (80)

Storytelling: Allow your imagination to build a story
Storytelling: The tale of the two tribes
Storytelling: Jokes to lighten a mood
Storytelling: Recalling dreams
+4 =88
Storytelling: x 2 = 90

Storytelling: Stories have power
Storytelling: Watching Cassion's story
Storytelling: Telling a story of balance
Storytelling: Persuading by storytelling
Storytelling: Ensure that you drive home your point with examples.
Storytelling: The story of the Skeeterwampulus
Storytelling: The mouse and the Schnizzlesnoot
Storytelling: The story of Enri Von Smooglenuff
Storytelling: The true story of the near-fall of the Fairy Court of Jesine
Storytelling: x3

Strategy

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Strategy: Putting a hat out to collect money

Strength

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Strength: Keeping a grip of a wild beast
Strength: Pulling oneself upward using rocks and roots
Strength: It takes strong arms to support your body
Strength: Being the base for a headstand
Strength: Keeping muscles tense during a prolonged period builds strength.
Strength: Pulling a cart across rough terrain
Strength: Transporting a dead animal
Strength: Carrying another person
Strength: Hauling around carcasses
Strength: Unloading a heavy wagon
Strength: Working together to lift large and heavy items
Strength: Moving furniture
Strength: Pulling up a pregnant woman requires more muscles than it seems
Strength: Lifting a pig out of a pit
Strength: Working together to lift a heavy object
Strength: Bend from your knees, don't lift with your back
Strength: Holding someone off the ground.
Strength: Lift and swing
Strength: Excitement and adrenaline can give a temporary boost
Strength: Holding your weight on a rope
Strength: Keeping yourself still whilst descending requires upper body strength.
Strength: Carrying someone over a slippery surface
Strength: Hauling an anchor
Strength: Fighting a ship's wheel
Strength: Holding your weight with your hands
Strength: Dangling off a cliff
Strength: Using your body weight to pull yourself up
Strength: Carrying Vega
Strength: Using your upper body to lift your own body weight.
Strength: Use of equipment to help build strength
Strength: Using balanced weights to build up strength
Strength: Curls for arm strength
Strength: Carrying a person in a confined space (33)
Strength: Moving slowly to ensure accuracy is hard on the muscles
Strength: Providing support to someone who is standing for the first time.
Strength: Holding on tight!
Strength: Not knowing the new limits of your own strength
Strength: Not being able to control your strength
Strength: Working together to lift a stone lid
Strength: Pulling yourself up (40)

Strength: Moving heavy furniture
Strength: Making allowances for being in Parts Unknown.
Strength:Carrying a woman through a collapsing building
+3 =46
Strength x 3

Swimming:

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Swimming: Through difficult waters

Tactics

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Tactics: Going into a tunnel in pairs
Tactics: Going into a tunnel as a group of four
Tactics: Calling out someones name at intervals
Tactics: Understanding the plan
Tactics: Following the plan
Tactics: Strategic Exit of a Dream
Tactics: Swords Front, Archers Back
Tactics: Distractions are excellent weapons
Tactics: Pick off from the outskirts
Tactics: Working together as a team. (10)
Tactics: Planning your movements
Tactics: Identify your enemy's weakness
Tactics: Overcome sabotage
Tactics: Identify your own strengths
Tactics: Work in a team.
Tactics: Vega cheats at snowball fights. Be prepared
Tactics: Get your opponent to strike first
Tactics: Knowing when to not fight
Tactics: Scouting with invisible compatriots
Tactics: Not all plans work perfectly (20)
Tactics: Planning maneuvers before you need them
Tactics: Try to minimize risk where you can
Tactics: Consider the importance of every question, every step
Tactics: Exploit strengths, and weaknesses
Tactics: It’s important to know the rules
Tactics: It’s not a better idea just because it’s yours.
Tactics: Recognising the difference between a really good plan and a rubbish one.
Tactics: Tactical choices can have unforeseen consequences
Tactics: Understand your own weaknesses
Tactics: Consider the tactics of a group of "bandits" (30)
Tactics: Protect the vulnerable
Tactics: Targets with no armor are much easier to kill
Tactics: Choose to intervene when children are in danger
Tactics: Knowing when you are being baited
Tactics: Being suspicious of traps
Tactics: Looking for vulnerabilities in your seemingly perfect opponent
Tactics: Prioritizing those that you must protect
Tactics: Recognizing the danger in a group of drunkards
Tactics: Don't give your details to strangers.
Tactics: Sometimes, you have to drop your weapon (40)
Tactics:Focusing on what’s most important in a crisis
Tactics:Working to get everyone out alive
Tactics: Outwitting a mage with an artifact
Tactics: Taking individual parts and making them into a whole.
Tactics: Aiming for peace.
Tactics: Creation balances a Diri of Destruction
Tactics: Be prepared by using previous experience to warn others.
Tactics: Use your resources wisely.
Tactics: Enforced peace is not balance.
Tactics: Always note the loophole (50)
Tactics x 8

Teaching

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Teaching: Explaining Something You Know, So Others Can Learn
Teaching: Teachers Keep Learning As They Go
Teaching: Keep a Student to One Step at a Time
Teaching: Physical Teaching Very Different from Academic
Teaching: Preliminary Exercises are Often Necessary
Teaching: Rope Suspension to Practice Free-Floating Moves
Teaching: Spotting to Prevent Student Injuries
Teaching: Using Abstraction to Explain how Dreamers Interact in Emea.
Teaching: Using Someone’s Input to Assist them Rather than Disregarding it.
Teaching: Listing Off Information About A Subject
Teaching: Informing About Traps
Teaching: The ins and outs of dreaming
Teaching: By example
Teaching: Tips and tricks of hunting.
Vega: A little different from the rest.

V - Z

Woodworking

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Woodworking: Whittling wood to pass the time.
Woodworking: Sharpening a stick
Carpentry: Go with the grain
Carpentry: Types of wood
Carpentry: Tools of the trade
Carpentry: Types, and uses, of sandpaper
Carpentry: Types of joint

Renown

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[td[ 25 p/td]

Thread Name:	Points Awarded	Running Total
Starting Fame	0	0
New PC + Human	20	20
An Old Map	1	21
A Fair Exchange	2	23
Can't see the wood	5	28
Lost in the Cold Trial 1	6	34
Repurcussions	1	35
Lost in the Cold Trial 2	5	40
Work is a four letter word too	1	41
Everything looks better in the morning right?	1	42
Storms at Sea	1	43
Lost in the Cold Finale	15	58
Got Game?	3	61
Mwẹnz Tsäbtä [Moderated]	5	66
You, Me and a Bruxen makes Three	2	68
Where Fools Go, Trouble Follows	7	75
Retribution	9	84
Dinner for Three!	1	85
Murder Mystery	10	95
Tolerating Uncertainty	3	98
A Debt is Due	35	133
A Brisk Stroll	2	135
Normalcy	2	137
Global I	20	157
Desperate Times	6	163
Taking Note	6	169
Surreal Searches	15	183
Storied Nights, Legends and Starshine	15	198
One, two, three...eat!	8	206
Afterglow	2	209
Pregnant Glow of Feathers	5	213
Warmth of Death	10	243
Swift of Feet...	11	254
Interludes	20	274
Open Seas, Dark Skies	5	279
Brightest Lighthouse	10	289
Like the (fat) cat that got the cream.	10	299
Yet the Resolute Never Give in to Darkness	15	314
Working it Out	5	319
Letting Off Steam	5	324
Things that go bump in the night	10	334
Adventure is its own reward	15	349
Global: End Game	30	379
Global: End Game	20	399
Worst Possible Time	10	409
Imperfections of the Heart	15	424
Magic Beans	5	429
The Grandmother	5	438
I Spy	10	448
Lights on the Water	20	468
Breadcrumbs	15	483
Superstition Brings Bad Luck	5	488
Telling the Tale	10	498
Forever is a long time	5	503
Splintering	5	508
Impulse Buys	10	518
Horse Sense	5	523
Fightin' Fiery Pumpernickels	5	528
Fire Forged	5	531
A Cultured Man	15	546
Honeymoon Sweet	20	566
Till Death Do Us Part	15	580
A Story Told A Thousand Times	15	595
Mummers Ball	30	625
Exposition 4	20	645
Life Forged, Death Forged	25	670
A Beacon for Hope	695
viewtopic.php?t=28357&p=186137#p186137	5	700
viewtopic.php?t=27610&p=184414#p184414	5	705
viewtopic.php?t=26093&p=183502#p183502	5	710
viewtopic.php?t=27125&p=182294#p182294	30	740
viewtopic.php?t=27388&p=182266#p182266	30	770
viewtopic.php?t=27677&p=182200#p182200	20	790

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[Arlo Creede]

Skill Point Ledger

Thread or Skill Name	Point Adjustment	Running Total
Starting from end of last list	No adjustment	51
Unarmed Combat	Spent: 50	1
Simple Words Spoke	+15	16
When Cooler Heads Prevail	+15	31
Something beginning with S	+15	46
I Spy	+15	61
Fieldcraft	-61	0
Lights on the Water	+20	20
Breadcrumbs	+20	40
Tall Tales & Truth	+15	55
Superstition Brings Bad Luck	+15	70
Fieldcraft	-7	63
Endurance	-63	0
Telling the Tale	+15	15
You've Goat to be Kidding Me	+15	30
Forever is a long time	+15	45
Splintering	+15	60
Dawn of a New Arc	+15	75
Has Beans?	+15	90
Combat: Unarmed: Brawling	- 75	15
Impulse Buys	15	30
If You Go Down To The Woods	15	45
Sons and Daughters	15	60
Horses for Courses	15	75
A Story Told A Thousand Times	15	90
When Lightning Cracks the Sky	20	110
Till Death Do Us Part	15	125
A Cultured Man	15	140
I don't see three ships a'sailing	15	155
Honeymoon Sweet	15	170
The Call	20	190
Fire Forged	15	205
Why Chocolate Kills	15	220
The Door of Death	15	235
The Door of Souls	20	255
Bring in the Clowns	15	270
Daddy Issues	15	285
Fightin' Fiery Pumpernickels	15	300
Horse Sense	15	315
Combat: Unarmed: Brawling	100	215
Mummers Ball	30	245
Endurance	120	125
Detection	125	0
SSD21 Acrobatics	Transfer to Athletics	00
SSD21 Baking	+7	07
SSD21 Trap Making	+39	46
SSD21 Interrogation	+2	48
Summaries	+15	63
Exposition 4	+20	83
Planning for the New Arrivals	+15	98
Life Forged, Death Forged	+20	118
A Beacon for Hope	+20	138
Medicine	-22	116
Hunting	-27	89
Detection	-25	64
Discipline	-30	34
Investigation	-22	12
Memories of Mysteries	+15	27
Who Do the Stars Gaze Upon?	+15	42
Soire's Heroes	+15	57
Serenity Island Creede Style	+15	71
Storied Gold	+25	96
The Imposter	+25	114
The Earth Table	+20	134
Tall Tales, Short Stories, and Fables of All Sizes!	+15	149

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[Arlo Creede]

Cassion's Son

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Background

Character Background information:

Arlo's upbringing on the outskirts of Rharne was fairly uneventful. His mother Nella was unwed and just seventeen when she met a man who was just passing through on his way to somewhere else. Nella was young, naive and impressionable with stars in her eyes, and the traveler was older, charming and worldly. The two carried on a brief affair while he was there. But by the time she discovered she was with child, he was gone again, on to the next place without a word or a farewell.

Nella's heart was broken. But she was young and pretty, and before giving birth to her son, she was married to another older man who himself owned a small farm on the outskirts of Rharne. Nella's new husband wasn't as charming, clever or handsome as her traveler. Jonas Creede was solemn and dull at times, but also kind and when Arlo was born, he was happy to raise the boy as his own.

From his earliest arcs, much to Jonas' disappointment, it was clear that Arlo had no interest in farming. He was temperamental, impulsive and easily distracted by visions of adventure and exploration. He was a dreamer, and both his day and nighttime dreams were vivid ones. He faithfully recorded his sleeping dreams in his journal in detail, particularly those related to Cassion. He was convinced that there were clues in those, or even messages that needed deciphering. Arlo longed to explore the world beyond Rharne, even beyond Idalos, and his fascination with Emea was such that Jonas' at least thought it unhealthy. For reasons she kept to herself, Nella quietly approved and in her son, saw glimpses of her traveler.

He'd give her plenty of glimpses, and Jonas, more than a few headaches. He was daring from a very young age. Fascinated with high places or those where no sane adult would try to go, when he was no more than three, his parents found him at the top of a tall spindly tree that swayed this way and that with the wind. No one could say how he got up there, or down, even though they'd watched him do it as he tumbled and turned apparently at will through the thin branches during his descent.

When he was only seven arcs old, Arlo wandered off into the nearby woods and failed to return before nightfall. His mother worried and Jonas organized a group of men to help find him. But after several trials had passed they had all come to fear the worst. It was only then, after three trials, that Arlo came wandering back, wondering what all the fuss was about.

He'd become lost some time after he'd entered the woods, but instead of being as afraid as he ought to have been he'd managed to find shelter during the night and even learned to build a fire to keep warm by. A nest full of unhatched eggs had kept him fed and eventually, following a small stream to the edge of the woods had led to a dirt path that led towards home.

It was on that path that a peddler's cart happened across him and picked him up. The old man driving the cart was friendly and amused by the boy's tales of his grand adventure in the wilderness. The peddler drove him home to his parents, regardless, knowing they'd be worried. But before he let Arlo off the cart, he handed him a generous gift. It was a thick, leather bound book of maps, all the maps of Idalos and it had been well used. But Arlo didn't care if it was old or new, he'd spend breaks upon breaks after that, for arcs, pouring over those maps and plotting out where he'd go when he finally left home.

Arlo became curious about the Immortals at an early age, but not surprisingly his interest was primarily focused on Cassion. He learned everything he could about him, and became fascinated by the time that the elusive Immortal had spent in Emea. It was logical then that he would also develop a fascination with the Mortalborn Jesine and her realm. And as a result, as he grew he became a follower and devotee to both.

It would come as no real surprise then, when one morning Nella and Jonas woke to find him gone and only a note of farewell left behind, shortly after his sixteenth arc celebration. Arlo's sense of wanderlust had finally gotten the better of him, and he meant to travel and explore the paths that Cassion had taken before him, and the realm that Jesine called hers. Perhaps as a way to serve and honor both Immortal and the Mortalborn. But also, he believed, as a way of worship.

Character concept

Arlo is a traveller - he has been since inception. He's never stayed long in one place, rarely sleeps indoors and lives a roaming lifestyle. He's insatiably curious, sometimes reckless, and he lives every minute to the fullest. He's a devout worshipper of Cassion and has been since his first post. He's also marked by U'frek and Jesine.

Mortalborn Story

Nella Creede

Mortal Parent: Nella Creede (former npc)
Race: Human

Date of Birth: 20th Cylus 682

Skills: Gardening (30), Animal Husbandry (30), Medicine (20), Interrogation (10), Ranged Combat: Short Bow (10)

Appearance: Nella was just five foot, three inches tall and weighed one hundred and twenty-five pounds. Her hair was reddish brown and was usually tied back or braided, and her eyes were a grayish blue. Her complexion were youthful and clear, and tanned from a good deal of time spent in the outdoors. She wore trousers and boots more often than skirts and slippers, and frequently wore a wide brimmed straw hat. In spite of her small stature, she' was physically fit and strong.

Personality: Working alongside her husband Jonas on their small family farm made and kept Nella physically strong. But by nature and circumstance she was also emotionally tough and resilient. She didn't think twice about defending home and family in whatever way is necessary. She was observant, intuitive and didn't mince words when there was something that needed saying. In contrast, she was also compassionate, kind, generous, deeply sentimental and had a dry sense of humor. She didn't follow or worship any particular Immortal, believing that time and energy spent focused on religion and faith could be better spent on more practical things.

**Deceased: Early Vhalar, 717

Mortalborn story:

Nella Herault, later Creede, had loved stories all her life. At only seventeen arcs old, she was an exceptional teller of tales and amazed people with the depth of imagery and emotion she could weave into her seemingly boundless arsenal of anecdotes, legends and epic tales. She'd always had a vivid imagination and the ability to see the stories she wove; and her parents often accused her of living more in the realm of fantasy than she ever did in reality. She couldn't and didn't disagree.

The night that the stranger visited her was to Nella, a night much like any other. During the Rharnian 12 trials of Zi'da festival, there was mulled wine and hearty snacks being sold by vendors on the snow-filled streets. In one of her favorite taverns, she sat with her friends and as they so often did, they asked her to tell them a story. And of course she was happy to oblige them.

Within moments, the whole tavern was captivated by the young woman who seemed to make the characters she wove come to life. It was quiet while she spoke, but Nella's eyes were fixed on him. One man sat and listened to her; tall and dark of hair with deep brown eyes. She didn't know it, of course, but it was Cassion himself who watched her and he found himself as enraptured as the others.

But not for the same reason.

The teller of tales saw the story of Nella Creede unfolding as she spoke. Not the wonders she wove, though her skill with words made him smile, but the one that was hers. She would give him a son, he knew right then, and that son would leave a mark on Idalos, be part of the Great Tale. Bursting with pride, the Immortal turned his charms on the young woman who stood at a crossroads.

Had he not got her with child during that brief but intense affair, Nella's story would have unfolded in a very different way. He saw it, there in front of her, as clear as a path before him. She would travel and see the world, living a long and happy life.

Or instead, she would give him a son and die young. But the son would go on and live more, do more, have more adventures and change the world more than Nella ever could. To the Immortal of Adventure, there wasn't any question.

Nella never knew who he was. Yet, even on that trial, she'd have made the same choice that Cassion did. By the time she knew she was pregnant, he'd moved on to the next adventure.

Domains

Mortalborn domains:

• Discovery.
• Risk,
• Imagery.

Discovery

Discovery: Hidden Truth
Arlo's body acts an uncontrolled hot/cold meter on things unknown and for him, yet to be discovered. This ability might present itself in various ways, and change, apparently on a whim. Examples include negative mood changes as he moves away from something that has triggered the ability, and a sense of happiness or excited urgency when he moves closer to it. On the other hand, he may feel extremes in temperature as he moves away, but only be comfortable as he moves towards the source of this ability. He may experience physical discomfort or increased / extreme hunger than is only satisfied while heading towards the Story As Yet Unknown.

Upon discovering the person, place or thing he was drawn to, it triggers a secondary part of the ability. Now at the place he needs to be, Arlo sees a physical story related to the "hidden truth" played out as a hologram. While usually only visible to him, he can choose to make it visible to others, but must concentrate to do so . This isn't a play by play of what happened, or a vision of the truth, but rather a story that could help Arlo find the truth.

The consequence of making a conscious choice not to seek out the unknown that is, in a sense, calling to him, may be that he suffers from random but stubborn hot and cold spells, and suffers more changes in mood that for him are unusual.

Knowledge:

Mortalborn Ability: Hidden Truth: Experience of hot / cold.
Mortalborn Ability: Hidden Truth: Leads you to stories
Mortalborn Ability: Hidden Truth: Very difficult to ignore
Mortalborn Ability: Hidden Truth: Sharing your vision with another (If you go down to the woods)

Risk

Risk: All In
Risk is, and has always been an important aspect of life for Cassion’s son. The larger the risk the greater the reward. In either case, with choice comes consequence. When faced with a physical risk, such as crossing a rickety bridge or leaping across a chasm that's much too wide, Arlo can focus his energies and use his Immortal heritage and Domain to beat the odds and succeed. And when faced with that challenge, something fundamentally changes in Arlo. Depending on the situation, he mentally and physically adjusts and adapts to the challenge. It may be a physical, emotional or mental consequence, a risk in and of itself. These changes could become permanent, should he fail to take the chance.

An example of physical change could be that at the sight of a ravine with a perfectly serviceable bridge, next to which is a place that seems narrow enough that Arlo possibly make the leap. Whle observing the riskier option that in essence calls to him, Arlo's bones become lighter and less dense, much like a bird's. If he chooses to take the risk, regardless of whether he succeeds or fails, his bones return to normal. But if he chooses to take the safer path, his bones remain that way until he returns to that same place and takes the riskier route. This would mean his bones may break more easily, but he is also lighter, in order to make things like climbing and jumping easier.

The same ability might even extend itself to the natural mechanisms that allow a cat to right itself when falling from various heights, and the unique way they are able to absorb the impact of hitting the ground from some height without sustaining the same serious injuries that a human, a dog or other four legged creature might. In this way, Arlo might be able to drop or jump from high places like rooftops or ledges, and come away with fewer injuries than other men or women might.

The physical change that would allow Arlo to 'do is the cat does', would rely on the same righting reflex that the cat does; a more flexible backbone, non-functioning collarbone and a unique apparatus in the inner ear. Since it is the inner which which is key to the reflex, should Arlo choose to forego the challenge, he will be plagued by a nagging case of vertigo until he returns and rises to the challenge.

Knowledge:
Mortalborn Ability: All In: Changes your ability to take risks
Mortalborn Ability: All In: Makes landing from a large leap different. (Till Death do us part)

Imagery

Imagery: A Cultured Man
Imagery is the most personal of Arlo's Domains and it is in this that his similarities, and differences, from his Immortal father show through. This functions much like the Sojourner ability The Tale Told, but there is a key difference. When Arlo tells a story, his audience does not see the imagery he portrays to them. He does not pull them into his images, and instead they pull him into theirs. As he tells a story, Arlo can see the images of that story from the perspective of the audience.

This ability allows Arlo to understand the culture and nuance of the group he is in. As a Sojourner, when he gains the ability Any Land, Any Time, Arlo will be able to blend in anywhere, whether he's trying or not. Cassion's son, though, uses this ability to not just appear to fit in, but to understand the place. Appearances are not enough, this allows him to truly comprehend.

Ice Forged

Points

• +16 . Total: 16

Abilities

Rank: Principales of the Soul

Reforged:
Forged are not named as they are for no reason. By accepting an Induk's deal their body is filled with their power and tempered by it, making it tougher than it was before. A Forged will find that their skin is like a leather armour and their bones like iron rods, making them more resistant to blunt physical damage.

Kindhearted:
Soulforged have a special bond with nature. They see the plants and trees of the world not just as resources or decorations, but as living, breathing entities. With this ability the Soulforged is able to speak to plants and trees, allowing them to ask the flora to reveal information it might have overheard so long as they have sufficient social skills to persuade the plant to part with this information.

Diri

Diri Name: Cara

Appearance: Neither male nor female, from the tip of the diri's scaled, mer-like tail to the highest arc of it's curled antennae, Cara is around 8 and a half inches tall. The diri gracefully hovers, floats and moves through the air in the same way a sea or river dwelling creature would in water. Somewhat humanoid in appearance, the diri's features are childlike; it's skin, scales, dragon-like fins or wings, and skullcap have the appearance and texture of tree bark, leaves or moss, in addition it's insect-like antennae.

Personality: In spite of a childlike appearance, at times, Cara's ways are much like those of an old soul. The diri's thirst for knowledge and curiosity about anything new or remotely interesting, leads to a talkativeness that can be overwhelming and frustrating at times. Not the least bit shy, Cara is as quick to share whatever observations, information and wisdom it's managed to collect and store with Arlo or those he knows and trusts most. Cara loves jokes and riddles, both hearing and telling them, even though for the most part, the diri mixes them up, gets the punchline wrong and generally, doesn't grasp how they work.

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People & Miscellaneous Knowledge

People A - H

A - E

People: Asari

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Asari: Seems to think she is immune to the weather
Asari: Discovered the torn clothing
Asari: Gave you an apple
Asari: Struggling with the weather

People: Biquaj

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Biqaj: Eyes change when feeling different emotions but are also governed by the stars.
Biqaj: they like their stories
Biqaj: Have silver blood

People: Bokuna

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Bo'kuna: The Librarian
Bo'kuna: Made your map of Desnind
Bo'kuna: Helped you with your quest
Bo'kuna: Not very nimble

F - H

People: Faith

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Faith: Doctor
Faith: Cook
Faith: Lives in Scalvoris
Faith: Born a slave in Athart
Faith: A former slave in Rynmere
Faith: Has travelled to Rharne
Faith: Former undertaker
Faith: Has a boyfriend
Faith: Follower of Famula, Vri, and Moseke
Faith: Witnessed Xiur’s murder?

People:

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People I - P

I - K

People: Kata

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Kata: Sev'ryn hunter
Kata: Your guide
Kata: Was beginning to lose hope in finding the girl
Kata: Disappeared for a short while when you were in the cave

People:

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L - P

People: Lyova

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Lyova: Fairy
Lyova: Your protector, sent by Jesine
Lyova: Can only be seen in Emea
Lyova: Remembers poems for you
Lyova: Has a serious side
Lyova: is normally childish and chatty

People:

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People Q - Z

Q - Z

People: Rin'ea

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Rin'ea: The missing girl
Rin'ea: Taught what to do when lost in the forest
Rin'ea: Sev'ryn child, 6 arcs old

People: Vega

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Vega: She is very different in her dreams
Vega: Thinks you are odd
Vega: Is glad to have met you
Vega: Had a swing on the boat as a child
Vega: Both the child and grown woman in her dream
Vega: Jumped further than you
Vega: Likes your hat
Vega: is taller than you
Vega: is half Biqaj
Vega: Stronger than she looks
Vega: Experiences nightmares about her past
Vega: Father Was Burned in a Fire
Vega: Real Name is Eva
Vega: Remembers Meeting in Her Dream
Vega: The World's Only Seasick Biqaj
Vega: Has silver blood
Vega: Was mad at you for not following her battle plan
Vega: Thinks you should learn to use another weapon
Vega: Just your friend nothing more
Vega: Is hearing some kind of bird calling her
Vega: Wants to protect you from those who would force you to do something
Vega: Gave You a Sword
Vega: Her Biqaj Blood Glows In The Dark
Vega: Thought that the girl may be getting chased and you agreed
Vega: Did not seem to get on well with Asari
Vega: You seem to share an unspoken link
Vega: Taught you how to fight with a sword
Vega: Learned to fight on a boat
Vega: Lost Her Pants Drinking
Vega: Usually Wears Skirts
Vega: Thinks her hat is better than yours
Vega: Took you dancing
Vega: Too old for you
Vega: You like Big Butts and you CAN lie
Vega: Distrustful of dreamwalking
Vega: Average height for a Biqaj
Vega: Early riser
Vega: Was being attacked by a dream predator
Vega: Had convinced herself the dream predators were magical
Vega: Doesn't know when she is dreaming
Vega: Took charge of the situation
Vega: Follows the immortal Xiur
Vega: Called you an irritating wart
Vega: Likes Whiskey
Vega: Not Like Most Other Women
Vega: Knows How To Tie Knots
Vega: Hated Not Being A 'Real' Biqaj
Vega: Will Miss You
Vega: Dreamed you were her boss
Vega: Might look better in a knitted elephant hat
Vega: Dreamed that her father was the villain
Vega: Would make a good mother
Vega: Also had no clue what a Bruxon was
Vega: Named the Bruxon
Vega: Couldn't shoot the Bruxon
Vega: Named the Bruxon Henry

Misc. Knowledge

Misc

Card Games

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Card Games: Poker, Chase, Pixie and Stillwater

Spulmokawarta

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Spulmokawarta: Hard to kill
Spulmokawarta: Thick skin
Spulmokawarta: Amniotic Fluid can be Sold

Xanthean

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Xanthean: Hearing a Few Phrases with Translations

[Arlo Creede]

Belongings

Clothing

Coat
Leather Doublet
Cotton Trousers
Shirt x 3
Undergarments x 3
Boots x 2
Wool Trousers
Leather Breeches
Thick Cloak
Hat
Leather Gloves
Socks x 3
Formal Suit
Wool coat (Cyan)
Wool trousers and Vest (Dark Cyan)
Cotton shirt (Cream)

Gear

Tent
100 feet of rope
One tinderbox.
A set of six torches
One Lantern
One bedroll
A compass
2 fishing poles with a set of thirty hooks.
Fishing net
Trap box
A blanket
Four rucksacks
One waterskin
One set of toiletries
Two rags
Cast iron pan
Grappling Hook
Hemp Rope (50ft)
Climbing Axe/Hammer
Crampon/Spikes Soles for Boots
Lock-Slip Pulley
Reinforced Crampon Gloves
Pitons (2 Dozen, Stright)
Leather Seat Harness
Spyglass
Night vision/Panorama vision eyepiece (gift from U'frek)
2 Hammocks
Cassion's Compass

Weapons

*A masterwork crystal sword forged from the body of Perfection. This sword is nearly as hard as Adamantite and slices just as cleanly. On the flat of the sword two words will appear when the blade is held in the right light that only Arlo can see. The words are: "Remember me".

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Harmonic Ballad:Harmony is unique as it 'sings' when the blade is swung creating a deep resonate tone that sounds similar to the long peal of a massive bell. The sound is not loud enough to startle anyone but it can be heard even amid the din of an ongoing battle. The Harmonic Ballad creates an aura around the wielder roughly twenty feet in diameter that inspires those around them to stand firm and face the enemy. Harmonic Ballad heightens the discipline of nearby allies along with that of the wielder, allowing them and their comrades to bravely face down the most fearsome of foes. [NOTE: This effect is strengthened slightly and it's radius of effect increased by ten feet when in use alongside the sword Melody
March to Arms: Arlo will find over time that, after using the sword for several trials [20 trials] that Harmony will return to his hand if he focuses enough on the sword, the blade with resonate with sound before flying into his grasp, as if borne on an invisible wind. This effect can only be achieved if the sword is within his line of sight. This ability cannot be used to harm others as Harmony will always move around obstacles before returning to it's master's hand.

*Lifebreath Shortbow

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On the way back to shore Arlo stumbles upon a bow in the clearing where they met the Heartmourn. It is made from yew wood but somehow seems to remain alive even though it had been rendered into a usable bow. There are little leaves and tendrils growing along its surface. The bow seems to behave much like a normal tree throughout the seasons, becoming dull and gray in the colder seasons before bursting back into greenery when the temperature warms. The bow is perhaps most beautiful during Vhalar when its foliage turns amber and gold to suit the season here

* Dead-Eye
here

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As a gift from the Lightning Knights, Arlo is given a masterwork pistol crossbow made from beautifully laminated yew wood cut from the Ywyngyll Forest that has gleaming Adamantite metal fixtures along with fifty bolts made from matching materials. The weapon feels as if it was made for his hands and is perfectly balanced. This weapon is made to contend even with armor plating. When using the specially made bolts with the crossbow Arlo will find that his bolts more successfully penetrate armor than previously.

Knife
Shortbow and 76 arrows
Long Sword: Gift from Vega
Pistol Shortbow and 80 bolts
Full set leather armor
Dagger
Spear
Set of black leather armor (torso, waist, legs)
Masterwork Longsword (Description pending)
Chainmail and Chain Fauld
Master Crafted Long Sword ( description incoming)
Masterwork Dagger

Transportation

Riding Horse
Horse Pulled Wagon (two feet wide, three feet long, two feet deep)
Horned saddle
Saddle blanket
Leather bridle
Leather reins
Riding bit
Half a Schooner
Rharnian Thoroughbred named Copper

Miscellaneous

Leather necklace with crescent moon wooden charm
*Book of Maps (prized possession)
A blank journal
Several old folded maps of Desnind area
Psinia Seed
Salt
Paprika
Bandages for casts (3)
Tourniquet set
Wooden splint braces (6)
Cloth bandage strips (bundle of 15)
Bandage Hooks (12)
Jar of sealing jelly
Folding Burner/brazier assembly
Boiling Pot
Vial of Burner Fuel (lamp oil)
Cauterizing iron (5 tip sizes)
Needle set (curved and straight)
50' Spool of thread
Precision Tweezers
Precision Scissors
Large Vial of Antiseptic Alcohol
Sponges
Sling
Non-fiction book: Horseback riding
Non-fiction book: Immortals, Originals, Mortal-born
Domain Bag
Gittern
2 books-gift from Vega-star charts/sea maps
Chalk
Bumblebee hat
Carving of fox and elephant

Housing

N/A

Starter Kit

Traveler's Pack (contents noted under appropriate tabs)

Loot and Gifts

The Shard of Longing: :
A small replica of a shard of Treid, this small item hums with power. It casts a moonlight from it which leads you, via a path, to whatever you are longing to find, or who you are longing to see. You have to have intent for this, and have to really want to find whatever you are looking for.
Loot - 1x rusty dagger, 5x Silver Nel, 8x Copper Nel
Gift - Long sword
Prize - Book ("Sojourns on Land and Sea.")
Prize - Fancy Suit (Shirt, Coat, Trousers, Boots)
LGift - Domain Bag
Loot - Dagger, Spear
Loot - 1 x lightstone (second one used for offering to Cassion), 2 x sn'oh deer corpses
Loot - Chest & Contents - four statues, a very old and fragile map, an equally old and fragile journal and a decayed pile of cloth that used to be robes.
Loot - A silver locket with a faded painting on one side. A pair of scissors that are small and neat, are always sharp, never blunting and are able to cut things that would normally take a tool much bigger to cut. A small bag of old pirate coins with a value of 200gn (added to ledger). A preserved chicken leg. It's a wooden one, carved to look like a chicken leg. It appears to be a chicken-sized peg leg. When he holds it, Arlo feels warm, like he's wrapped in a blanket. Asingle gold earring, recognizable by pirates and might be used to get him out of trouble or bartered for a pirate favour. A treasure map. The X is in the Scalvoris Mountains. One of his fingernails turns black, like he's had an injury. From now on, that black fingernail can be tapped, once a trial, and it will give out a very gentle glow - like, one candle. A book of riddles. A small piece of parchment which, it turns out, is a map of the surrounding area. It is always a map of the surrounding area, no matter where in the world he is as it changes with her. A small statue of a flunny. It is of masterwork standard and seems to follow him with its eyes. A small pirate coin. Whilst they are in proximity of another person with a coin like it (in the same room, line of sight etc), they are able to send one telepathic message. It works once a trial. Arlo gains a favour from pirate ghosts. Holding the pirate coin above, he can make himself invisible to nearby spirits or souls for 1 break per trial
Loot - U'frek's Shell. A small shell gifted to you by U'frek as a memento of the time you aided him. It's used it's power, but keeps a slight glow to it.
Schubert's Statue: Although yours was used up, in your belongings when you get back you find a small, masterwork statue of Schubert. He's smiling and giving you a thumbs up.
Arlo's Book of Dreams: A small book which has in it images from your dreams. Also, the images from the puzzles in the picture frames you solved.
The Silence Within Secret Objective Unlocked. For following instructions to the letter, Arlo has been gifted a masterwork sword. It's weighted perfectly for him.
Loot - +1 journal from Cassion. It appears to be just a normal, blank journal. However, when it is full, another one will appear - only so long as you write stories in it. (ie: if you use it for shopping lists, etc, it's just a journal)
+1 Nightglow Gem Spyglass as promised in this post by U'frek
+1 Cassion's Gem. A swirling blue and green gem, with wisp-like clouds in it. This gem is an artifact that was sought by U'frek, Ethelynda and Faldrun. It’s mystical powers are still a mystery. Why the Immortal’s desired this artifact has not been revealed at this time. This is simply your ticket into the next stage of their grand game. The gem is glittering and beautiful ~ every now and then the clouds form words written in Ancient.
Gift - Chest, scribe's kit, notebooks, blankets
Loot - +4 longswords, +2 bows
Gifts - 2 x Books, 1 x hat, 1 x carving, shell
Tier 1 Signature Item - Ring

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This will be a plain gold ring with the Sevrath Favored ability of Prison with the same restrictions etc.
Prison: An offensive/defensive ability that is used to trap the opponent or shield the character. Pushing energy into the earth, the character is able to form sudden traps from dirt and stone, quickly ensnaring the opponent in a prison of soil and rock. Defensively, the character is able to draw the earth around them, cocooning in thick, almost impenetrable layers of earth and stone. This ability works well only if the user practices. Otherwise, the character cannot hold the structure for more than a few seconds, they cannot extend it for more than a few feet, and they will become exhausted from trying to exert energy to correct themselves.

Loot - Gypsy Jewel, Private Eye
Gift -
+1 North Pointing Gem
+1 Glowing Staff
+5 Books of Travelers' Tales
+1 copy of "Geoupagus & The Two Naughty Granitees"
+1 Quill of Engraving
+1 Duplicity Suit
+1 Cloak of Hiding
RIng of Earth: Tier reward for Renown Tier 1.
Loot

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He came from the West:	In your belongings you find a small silver coin with an intricately carved W on it.
Silver From The West:	You have a small silver necklace with a beautifully carved silver pendant, as described by Arlo. It's exquisite.
Ilaren's Cup:	A plain pewter mug, similar to any other common mug found in the average tavern all over Idalos. No doubt all had sipped from these vessels before. Even in the waking, this is no ordinary vessel. When used, although it saves one from inebriation, it imparts an even stronger thirst for the alcohol imbibed. Used without moderation, it can easily addict the user to the very drink they sought to save themselves from. This only works with Arlo and only with non-magical / non-alchemical alcohol.
Delroth's Charms:	The remaining charms on the necklace provide Arlo with a one-time boost to either running or flight. When used, if his skill is novice, it moves to competent, competent to expert etc. It will last for one break and then his skill returns to normal.
He asked good questions:	A bonus +3 XP to either your interrogation or investigation skill.
Respect is necessary:	A bonus of + 3 knowledge to either etiquette or leadership
Good questions 2:	A bonus +2 XP to either your interrogation or investigation skill.
The Book of My Life:	Dreamers up and down Idalos remember seeing snippets of your exploits throughout this series of threads. Many are inspired to write tales of these dreams. They also dream of the specifics of what you expanded on +10 renown
Luminescent Tear:	Your luminescent tear reverberates with the echoes of the Leviathan. Your Luminescent Tear allows you to travel instantaneously to any place Arlo has been before within the city he is located in. He may take at least one passenger if they are held, after which the item no longer functions. This ‘anywhere in the city’ can be used in any city or any structure.
Edasha's Gift ~ a metal-wrought, jewel-encrusted amaryllis, symbolising worth beyond beauty:	This too maintains a taste of Edasha's touch upon it in the waking world. Once only, Arlo is granted the ability to see through the eyes of another person. This ability can be activated if he has secured uninterrupted eye contact with the individual for at least five trills, and is holding the Edasha-granted item - the ability may be used any time within that same trial. Using this ability incapacitates Arlo as he moves into a trance-like state where he is unable to see his surroundings - only what his target is seeing. This makes using the ability when in the presence of others somewhat risky. The target does not lose their own sight when the ability is activated. This lasts for one break and my be used once only before the item loses power.
Gold and Seeds	From Delroth's challenge. Some bird seed and tiny bits of gold. Value at about 10gn, nothing remarkable
Cassion's Feather	A single pale white feather will be left behind when Arlo awakens. He may utilize this as an additional Souvenir as noted in the Cassion abilities that does NOT count against his limit.

Loot -

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Harmony:
A masterwork crystal sword forged from the body of Perfection. This sword is nearly as hard as Adamantite and slices just as cleanly. On the flat of the sword two words will appear when the blade is held in the right light that only Arlo can see. The words are: "Remember me".
Harmonic Ballad:Harmony is unique as it 'sings' when the blade is swung creating a deep resonate tone that sounds similar to the long peal of a massive bell. The sound is not loud enough to startle anyone but it can be heard even amid the din of an ongoing battle. The Harmonic Ballad creates an aura around the wielder roughly twenty feet in diameter that inspires those around them to stand firm and face the enemy. Harmonic Ballad heightens the discipline of nearby allies along with that of the wielder, allowing them and their comrades to bravely face down the most fearsome of foes. [NOTE: This effect is strengthened slightly and it's radius of effect increased by ten feet when in use alongside the sword Melody
March to Arms: Arlo will find over time that, after using the sword for several trials [20 trials] that Harmony will return to his hand if he focuses enough on the sword, the blade with resonate with sound before flying into his grasp, as if borne on an invisible wind. This effect can only be achieved if the sword is within his line of sight. This ability cannot be used to harm others as Harmony will always move around obstacles before returning to it's master's hand.
White Hair: Because of his time in the crystal, Arlo now has two matching brushstrokes of white hair at his temples. Even if he attempts to dye his hair the white hue will return within the break as if it is insisting to be seen.
Mirror of Imperfections: On their way out of the cavern Arlo found one of the mirrors at the bottom of the lake. It is a silver hand-mirror that seems to constantly show the onlooker the worst possible version of themselves. Wrinkles and crows feet will be enhanced and the subject's reflection will seem far older than they really are. Looking into the mirror seems to summon feelings of depression and negativity in those that gaze upon it.
Nella's Pearls:This simple but familiar string of pearls somehow ended up in your hands after you awoke from the crystal. They are indeed your mother's pearls and they seemed to have been intentionally gifted to you.
Mistral Reward: You have been given 200gn for returning the children to Mistral Village from the grateful parents.
Crystal Ring: Within the dusty remains of Perfection's crystal you find a silver ring with a diamond shaped crystal affixed to the top. The crystal constantly shifts between hues of green, blue and purple while occasionally becoming colorless. The colors seems to have something to do with your current emotional state, similar to how Biqaj eyes work.

Loot - Masterwork
Loot - Rharnian Thoroughbred
Loot The Golden Spatula & Heartmourn's Heart
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When Arlo returns to the deck of their ship he finds a gilded spatula sitting amid his things. The utensil never scratches and he seems to be incapable of burning food any time he uses it to cook.
- Silver of the Heart: Esher, previously known as the Heartmourn gifts you with a small piece of his old amber heart. This sliver of fossilized sap glows a faint green hue and seems to pulsate softly when held in your hand. It brings you comfort and reminds you of that man that you helped save.

Loot - Story Sack
Story-Sack
A small bag which seems to be almost like a Domain Bag, but isn't. When Arlo is telling a story, it has props for him to use. Never anything that would hurt anyone, or anything majorly expensive - but props which aid in the story telling. Anything from a glittering crown to a hand-puppet, these only remain while he's telling a story and once the story is finished, they're gone.
Loot - Fortune-Telling Cards
Arlo finds a deck of cards. They have a strange effect that, once a day, he can get someone else to pull a card and the picture on it will resonate with them, to the point that it reminds them of a story. If they feel so inclined, they might share it with him.
Loot - Knightly Thanks
For your efforts you have been given a golden ring bearing emblem of Rharne. (A fist clutching lightning bolts). This ring can be used three times a Cycle to gain favors from the Lightning Knights or the Thunder Priestesses. This can mean having them do something such as forgive a crime or investigate an issue of importance to you. You now have some sway with the government of Rharne. You must only show this ring to an official of either faction and they will know what it means. These request or favors must be reasonable, so use common sense. Repeated over-use of this reward will merit consequences.
[url=/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=13621&start=20]here - Necklace of the Funklewort Stars
This necklace only activates anytime that Arlo is wearing it and the stars are in the night time sky. While activated, Arlo is transformed into Lady Arlo from Nadika's story. This transformation is true and complete, a full physical transformation, as well as the transformation of his clothes to the Starlight Attire worn in the story. This form maintains injuries and age separate from Arlo's true body. Removing the necklace, or when the sun rises, returns Arlo and his belongings to the state he was in when the necklace was activated.

Cassion

Cassion Specific Items
Cassion's Hat

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Approval: here
Souvenir:
So Arlo's just been awarded Souvenir in thread. As per the write up, I'd like to make a request for a specific souvenir.

Souvenir: Arlo's Hat.
In this thread Arlo found out that the hat he'd found and worn for nearly an arc was once Cassion's. Arlo had left a trinket by the side of a road, as he often does, for a fellow traveler to find in Cassion's name. On his way back, past the place where he'd left the trinket, he found that the trinket was gone and a hat was in it's place. When he met Cassion in the thread above, Cassion confirmed that it had been his hat, and he pulled out a necklace he was wearing with Arlo's trinket on it.

Suggested Ability / Power: While in possession of the hat, Arlo feels far less tired than he would normally. He doesn't feel fatigue and remains alert for longer. He still needs to sleep just, less. 1.5x the stamina and the need to sleep only a full night's rest over 2 trials

Nella's Necklace

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Approval: here
Memorabilia:
The item in question is a silver necklace in the shape of a man, sitting on the moon and fishing. This was found here and is actually a duplicate of a necklace he was given by his mother, after dreaming with here - the day before she died.

The necklace is incredibly important to Arlo - it symbolises his life, transformed as it has been by Cassion. From the simple wooden piece from a mother who accepted for who he is and who spent half his childhood telling him to slow down, to not act so rashly, to take a moment to think - to the endgame of Cassion's Gambit. As Tio stabbed Cassion (as Arlo thought) he'd have given anything to be able to move, to act, to do. And since getting his mark, everything he does and experiences is more.

And that's what this necklace represents to him - more. In this case, more time. Like he wishes he had with his mother, like he wished he had in the moment where Tio attacked Cassion - and in so many other situations where he has tried to protect people.

Mechanically, once a trial Arlo can activate the necklace and it buys him 5 seconds where he is moving but no one else is (or they're really slow motion). Due to the nature of his mother - and his own way of being - in that time he can't kill / injure anyone or put a sword in a hand or a piano over anyone's head - but what he can do is get people OUT of danger. Away from the attack, out of the burning building. It buys him 5 seconds of time in which to be the hero in his own story.

Ruin's Dawn

here
Objective Met: Pressure Point!: In this thread, Arlo functioned well under pressure
Adventurous Desire: The mirror that Edasha gave Arlo, which links to Zana's mirror and allows them to communicate with each other over vast distances. Edasha expects you to keep in touch, plus you both work for Drathaidir.

Objective Met: Puzzler!: In this thread, Arlo worked out puzzles and dealt with strange situations
Adventurers Snack Bag: Arlo finds an what appears to be a small leather bag on his bed. When he looks in it, he finds it's filled with trail mix, and no matter how much he eats, it never empties, meaning he will never go hungry on an adventure. Others can also eat out of this snack bag, but it will get repetitive after a bit, since trail mix has never been the best tasting food in existence.

Objective Met: Bravery: In this thread, Arlo acted in a manner which was brave (or foolish!)
Edasha gives him a nice coat, in recognition of his bravery.

Sea King's Coat: A canvas long coat once worn by the self-proclaimed king of the seas, gifted by Edasha. The coat is made of a special weave that repels fire, making the wearer completely protected from everything from a house fire to to the flames of Faldrun himself.

Saoire's Heroes

1 Masterwork Outfit as you've described.
1 Crystal Sculpture from your little boxes. While not magical, there is something very lovely about these and they just have a bit of a 'feel good' about them.
Forged of Scalvoris! – For your bravery, ingenuity, and determination you are awarded a crystal turtle: ~ Each crystal turtle allows you to have a home. Twice a cycle it will transform into a turtle-shell shelter (shellter). Up to four adults can comfortable shelter in the Shellter. No matter what the weather is, the Shellter is warm and comfortable and dry.
A spare memory vial - should you wish it.
Group 'Joy' Scroll: Vega and Arlo are gifted with an echo scroll that is connected to the following Forged: Elisabeth, Darius, Zoro, Bao, Woe, Oram, Xander, Hart and Doran
This scroll can be used for them to send a message to one or all of that specific group, and can be used by those people to communicate with Vega/Arlo.
NPC Joy aka "The Girl" - A four arc old girl. Congratulations on your new daughter! (100xp personal npc - please either Vega/Arolo, psf for final approval)
Lifeforged Bonus: For stepping forward and accepting the role of "Life Forged", Arlo has taken on an aspect of balance of Scalvoris. Now able to tap in to the life force of the island, is able to connect with the lives of everyone currently on Scalvoris, and sense rough imprints of their feelings. Hecan't pick out specific people, but this means that he can feel when someone is hurt or afraid, and come to their aid.
Chainstone: The chainstone is granted to the Life Forged. For his sacrifice during the forging he is granted this item which may be activated only twice a cycle. Upon activation, the chainstone glows brightly and glowing energy shimmers around Arlo forming a protective outer layer, rather like armour. It protects him against physical attacks, such as weapons etc, for one break. It is seamless and affords excellent protection. Normal weapons have no effect, it would take a magical weapon or a weapon wielded by grandmaster or above to penetrate this armour, and even then the damage is significantly reduced.
Culinary Master! – For describing two or more courses of dinner! – Health Pack! Two times a season, this small box will produce enough emergency rations for up to four people for one trial. This will appear in the form of nutrition bars and clean water. The rations can be split further but this will lower the effectiveness of the rations.
Group Synergy! – For asking two or more group questions! – Saoire’s Sweets - A small box of your favorite chocolates / candies (10 total). You find yourself unable to eat more than 1 on any trial. But each one provides the following to whoever eats it for the next 6 hours: "Saoire's domain of Gifts is not merely one of physical goods, but of the happiness and joy that comes with both giving and receiving a well-meant gift. This ability allows the Blessed to give both themselves and anyone they're with a feeling of joy and good cheer, banishing negative feelings like sorrow, anger, and fear."
Oh, Memories!– You accepted and drank the vial containing memories of the Forging. That is the threads on Ishallr, Scaltoth & Sweetwine, and in the Glass Temple - then the Forging itself. You will see PC actions, but not know PC thoughts / motivations/ feelings etc.
Perfect Attendance! – For not missing a round you are awarded 2 Golden Tickets. Also, word of your interaction with all these Immortals spreads and you get sent gifts and donations to the value of 5WP. Please adjust your Wealth Ledger.
NPC trinkets – Please accept these humble offerings from Saoire for your NPCs, with our thanks for being part of this wonderfully uplifting thread! All gifts as described by you in this thread are now the property of the NPCs. (if applicable)

[Arlo Creede]

Wealth Ledger

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[Arlo Creede]

Thread List

Arc 716

716

*26th Zi'da, 716: [Desnind] Itọju
Arlo enters the gates of Desnind for the first time

*30th Zi'da, 716: [Desnind]An Old Map
Arlo investigates an old map he's found in a book

*80th Zi'da, 716: [Desnind]Storied Nights, Legends and Starshine
Arlo in the crow's nest

*86th Zi'da, 716: Hunting, Not Fishing
Arlo meets Vega on the path outside Desnind

*93rd Zi'da, 716: New Arc's Eve
An outing with Vega in the woods

*86th Zi'da, 716: Dream Thread: Dreams of Sea and Stars
Dreaming with Vega

*... Zi'da, 716: Dream Thread: Two Dreamers, One Dreamscape
Dreaming with Rorschach

Arc 717

717

Cylus

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*1st Cylus, 717: Fair Exchange
Vega and Arlo sharing stories and practicing common sign

*1st Cylus, 717: Into The Forest We Go
Arlo and Asari meet on the path at midnight

*2nd Cylus, 717: Dream Thread: Serenity's Price
Arlo stumbles into Vega's nightmare

*??? Cylus, 717: Dream Thread: Maxin' and Relaxin'
Arlo stumbles into Kylar's dream

*3rd Cylus, 717: Can't see the wood...
Vega and Arlo search for wood, find trouble instead

*4th Cylus, 717: Three's a Crowd
Vega and Arlo move to Ti'niva's camp for Cylus

*4th Cylus, 717: Dream Thread: Twitters?
Arlo helps Vega search her dream for a bird

*5th Cylus, 717: The Hard Way
Vega teaches Arlo swordplay

*6th Cylus, 717: Dream Thread: Food is the Spice of...Nightmares?
Vega stumbles into Arlo's dream

*7th Cylus, 717: Flips, trips, bends and breaks.
Arlo teaches Vega acrobatics

*7th Cylus, 717: Dream Thread: The Dawn Ball
Vega and Argo attend a Dream Ball

*8th Cylus, 717: Shake a tail feather?
Vega and Arlo attend a public dance lesson in Desnind

*9th Cylus, 717: Bits of Bob and Bob's in bits.
Vega and Arlo clean and harvest a beast they killed in Desnind's forest

*9th Cylus, 717: Dream Thread: Something Wicked
Vega stumbles into Arlo's nightmare

*10th Cylus, 717: Repercussions
Vega, Asari and Arlo joined a search party outside Desnind

*10th Cylus, 717: Lost in the Cold Trial 1
Vega, Asari and Arlo joined a search party outside Desnind

*11th Cylus, 717: Lost in the Cold Trial 2
Vega, Asari and Arlo joined a search party outside Desnind

*11th/12th Cylus, 717: Lost in the Cold Finale
Vega, Asari and Arlo joined a search party outside Desnind

*15th Cylus, 717: Work is a Four Letter Word
Vega and Arlo go hunting

*15th Cylus, 717: Lost is a Four Letter Word Too
Vega and Arlo get lost

*16th Cylus, 717: Everything looks better in the morning right?
Arlo falls in a very big hole, claims it in Cassion's name

*18th Cylus, 717: Dream Thread: What's Next?
Arlo and Vega rent a room, discuss where they'll go next cycle

*18th Cylus, 717: Dream Thread: For One Night Only
Dreaming with Vega

*21st Cylus, 717: Dream Thread: Echoes of a Lost One
Dream Thread: Arlo and Xi'Taliah

*23rd Cylus, 717: Mwẹnz Tsäbtä
Iyo Festival in Desnind

*23rd Cylus, 717: Stories
Vega and Arlo discuss Cassion's appearance

*24th - 26th Cylus, 717: A Maze
Arlo decides to locate and investigate a maze in the forest surrounding Desnind

*29th Cylus, 717: Invisible Friends
Arlo goes hunting with Ti'niva

Ashan

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*6th Ashan, 717: Storms at Sea
Vega and Arlo aboard ship headed for Ne'hear - A sudden squall

*8th Ashan, 717: One fish, two fish, red fish...Where fish?
Vega and Arlo aboard ship headed for Ne'hear - Gone fishin'

*40th Ashan, 717: Dream Thread: There's a Cat in the Kitchen
Faith and Arlo cook and build a carousel

*46th Ashan, 717: The Golden Flask
Vega and Arlo arrive in Ne'hear, have a meal

*46th Ashan, 717: Dream Thread: Gnome Traps
Vega and Arlo dream about gnomes

*50th Ashan, 717: Getting into a Routine
Vega and Arlo discuss and practice acrobatics

*50th Ashan, 717: Dream Thread: Dreams of Home
Vega reveals she's become a dreamwalker

*52nd Ashan, 717: Got Game?
Vega and Arlo hunt in Willow Woods/Ne'haer

*52nd Ashan, 717: You, Me and a Bruxen makes Three
Vega and Arlo hunt in Willow Woods/Ne'haer, befriend a Bruxen and are attacked by a monster

*62nd Ashan, 717: [Seraas en Avellach] Where Fools Go, Trouble Follows
Vega and Arlo look for the Seraas en Avellach in the heart of Willow Woods (Ne'haer)

*71st Ashan, 717: Boy vs.
Horse (Round 1)
Arlo learns (attempts) to ride his mare Peg

*71st Ashan, 717: A (not so) Well Kept Secret.
Vega finds Arlo battered and bruised when Peg returns to camp without him

*71st Ashan, 717: Retribution
Arlo follows Vega when she tries to hunt down bandits that don't exist

Ymiden

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*5th Ymiden, 717: There's No Place Like Home
Arlo and Vega set up camp outside Rharne, discuss family and acrobatics

*11th Ymiden, 717: They Say It's a Small World
Arlo and Vega follow a bounty notice

*14th Ymiden, 717: The More Things Change
Vega and Arlo go to visit his mother outside Rharne

*82nd Ymiden, 717: Home is Where You Hang Your Hat
Arlo settles in to his temporary home outside Scalvoris Town

*83rd Ymiden, 717: Boy vs. Horse: The Reckoning
Arlo learns to use his pistol crossbow

*83rd Ymiden, 717: First, Familiarity
Arlo eats at Cally's, sees a familiar face

*83rd Ymiden, 717: Second, Seasoning
Faith teaches Arlo some tricks over the campfire

*83rd Ymiden, 717: It's Raining Ducks and Bunnies
Arlo wanders into Faith's dream

Saun

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*1st Saun, 717: The Stars are My Lampposts, the Moon is my Guide
Arlo goes to Scholar's Nook, meets Mero

*2nd Saun, 717: [Immortals Tongue] The Shrine of Fei
Arlo accompanies a group of students to Immortal's Tongue

*8th Saun, 717: Just Passing By
Vega turns up in Scalvoris

*9th Saun, 717: Another Fine Mess
Vega and Arlo explore the ice caves

*11th Saun, 717: Blood Bath
Arlo attends a mystery party

*12th Saun, 717: Blood Bath
Arlo meets U'frek

*20th Saun, 717: Dinner for Three!
Arlo meets Vega's father

*23rd Saun, 717: This Isn't My Camp
Vega and Arlo get a visitor

*26th Saun, 717: Fishing for Family Feuds
Arlo meets Vega's cousins

*39th Saun, 717: Tolerating Uncertainty
The jungles of Scalvoris

Vhalar

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*1st Vhalar, 717: A trial and an arc
The jungles of Scalvoris-trial 2/Arlo's birth-trial

*3rd Vhalar, 717: A Brisk Walk
Looking for the Fountain of Youth

*10th Vhalar, 717: A little mouse with clogs on
Vega and Arlo take a bounty

*19th Vhalar, 717: Falling Awake
Arlo dreams about his mother

*21st Vhalar, 717: In U'frek's Name (Global)
Arlo, Kali and Pash do U'frek's bidding and hunt for Cassion's treasure

*99th Vhalar, 717: Arlo learns of his mother's death

*99th Vhalar, 717: Letters from Home
Letter from Arlo's stepfather/talk with Vega

*105th Vhalar, 717: Normalcy
Immortal's Tongue with Vega

*106th Vhalar, 717: Changes
Immortal's Tongue with Vega part II

*110th Vhalar, 717: Breath Control
Immortal's Tongue with Vega part II

*119th Vhalar, 717: A Debt is Due
Halloween Adventure

*120th Vhalar, 717: Why so blue Arlo Creede?
Fight!

*121st Vhalar, 717: Harbour Songs
Vega's cousins come to camp

*121st Vhalar, 717: Just After, Just Before
Hanging around camp

*121st Vhalar, 717: In U'frek's Name
Arlo, Pash, Kali'rial (Global)

*121st Vhalar, 717: In U'frek's Name
Arlo, Pash, Kali'rial (Global) II

Zi'da

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*1st Zi'da, 717: Middle of the Night
Arlo comes home from Global

*2nd Zi'da, 717: Elbows and Knees
Fight!

*5th Zi'da, 717: Seeking Sev'ryn Souls
Looking for Vega's familiar

*6th Zi'da, 717: SURREAL SEARCHES
Looking for Vega's familiar

*7th Zi'da, 717: Culminations
Looking for Vega's familiar

*10th Zi'da, 717: The Spice interrogation
Setting up camp in Sweetvine Woods

*11th Zi'da, 717: Desperate Times
Faith looking for her husband

*11th Zi'da, 717: Humble Pie
Vega's cousins drop in

*35th Zi'da, 717: Taking Note
Seasonal gift swap with Faith

*36th Zi'da, 717: An Honest Trial's Work
Job Interview

*39th Zi'da, 717: Pies and Pints
Tavern

*40th Zi'da, 717: One, two, three...eat!
Gifts with Vega

*49th Zi'da, 717: The Greatest Party in Emea
Dream Ball in Emea

*50th Zi'da, 717: Not at All Awkward
Date with Vega

*60th Zi'da, 717: Dancing to Another's Beat
Jesine in Emea

*65th Zi'da, 717: The Fortune Teller
Fortune Teller

*74th Zi'da, 717: Perspective
Talk with Vega's father

*74th Zi'da, 717: The Warmth of Death
Night out, modded

*75th Zi'da, 717: Maiden Voyage
Buying a boat

*79th Zi'da, 717: Afterglow
Vega gets marked by Xiur

*80th Zi'da, 717: Storied Nights, Legends and Starshine
Arlo hangs with Cassion

*80th Zi'da, 717: Blood Ties
Vega and Arlo explore their new marks

*81st Zi'da, 717: Eruptions
Volcanos and Sailing

*82nd Zi'da, 717: Pistachio Pirates
Sword practice and fooling around

*91st Zi'da, 717: Interludes
Vega falls down a hole

*93rd Zi'da, 717: Swift of Feet, Sharp of Mind
Competition

*93rd Zi'da, 717: A Somber Search
Body search

Arc 718

718

Cylus:

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*1st Cylus, 718: End Game
Cassion's Game

*3rd Cylus, 718: Distance
Arlo is portaled home to find Vega in the mountains

*3rd Cylus, 718: Dreams and Devotion
Arlo dedicates his hat

*4th Cylus, 718: Different Strokes
Hunting Noobabs in the mountains

*5th Cylus, 718: At What Cost Freedom?
Arlo plays, Vega Dances

*8th Cylus, 718: Mountain Musings & Molten Meditation
Arlo and Vega try to deal with a demon

*8th Cylus, 718: Open Seas, Dark Skies
Super Storm aboard The Wanderlust

*10th Cylus, 718: At the Base of the Brightest Lighthouse
Attend a festival, thwart a kidnapping

*13th Cylus, 718: Breadcrumbs
Arlo and Tio volunteer

*23rd Cylus, 718: The Two Naughty Granitees
Gifts, Talk, Planning

*25th Cylus, 718: Like the fat cat that got the cream
Blizzards, cats and wolves

*26th Cylus, 718: The Princess in the Tower
Blizzards, cats, wolves, princesses and towers

*26th Cylus, 718: Adventure is its Own Reward
Cassion-Level Up

*29th Cylus, 718: Yet the resolute never give into darkness
rescuing Vega

*29th Cylus, 718: Ice Forged Rose
Dream thread

*30th Cylus, 718: Life after Death
Fight!

*30th Cylus, 718: Working It Out
Getting Vega to move

*30th Cylus, 718: Snoot schnizzling and biscuit buttering 101
Getting Vega to move

*30th Cylus, 718: Letting Off Steam
Drinking with Huw

*30th Cylus, 718: Setting Sail
Leaving Scalvoris

Ashan:

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*19th Ashan, 718: A Change of Brace
Vega on her feet again.

*20th Ashan, 718: Things That Go Bump in the Night
Pirates!

*24th Ashan, 718: Stepping Out
Vega on her feet again.

*26th Ashan, 718: Oh, the Stories You'll Tell
Rude, rude, rude

*30th Ashan, 718: Look how she shines for you
Falsely Accused

*35th Ashan, 718: Suspicious Behavior
A stranger at the door

*42nd Ashan, 718: Nella's Pearl
An uncharted island

*84th Ashan, 718: Under the Starry Skies
Making camp in Rharne

*85th Ashan, 718: A Trial Long Past
Dream with Pepper and Vega

*87th Ashan, 718: Friends and Teachers
Tea with Pepper and Vega

*88th Ashan, 718: The Last Piece
Camping with Vega

*91st Ashan, 718: Chased Awake by Shadows
Arlo and Vega, Stomptail

*92nd Ashan, 718: An Unbreakable Bond
Dream with Pepper and Vega

*93rd Ashan, 718: Lights on the Water
Event

*98th Ashan, 718: Imperfections of the Heart
Modded by Oracle

*100th Ashan, 718: Reheating the Trail
Vega and Arlo/bounty

*121st Ashan, 718: Horses for Courses
Vega, Arlo, Finnegan

*121st Ashan, 718: One Upmanship
Vega, Arlo, at the Resort

Ymiden:

*1st Ymiden, 718: Same Dance, Different Steps
Waking up to a shock

*1st Ymiden, 718: I'm fixing a hole where the rain gets in
Aftershock

*7th Ymiden, 718: Soul Searching at the Worst Possible Time
Combat in Mistral Woods

*8th Ymiden, 718: The Grandmother, the Clue and the Horse Ranch
Chasing evidence

*9th Ymiden, 718: Spark of Fire
Rebuilding Mistral

*12th Ymiden, 718: Magic Beans
Treasure maps and magic beans

*75th Ymiden, 718: Through the Fire and the Flames
Seasonal/marketplace explosion

Saun:

*8th Saun, 718: I Spy
Sailing/Uncharted Island

*9th Saun, 718: Something Beginning with S
Sailing/Uncharted Island II

*10th Saun, 718: Tall Tales and Truth
Sailing/Uncharted Island III

*10th Saun, 718: Telling the Tale

*19th Saun, 718: [url=viewtopic.php?f=316&t=13872]Forever is a long time
On board the Wanderlust/Sword play

*30th Saun, 718: Superstition Brings Bad Luck
Arriving in Yaralon

*30th Saun, 718: A story told a thousand times
Gender bending inside Cassion's shrine

Vhalar:

*2nd Vhalar, 718 Impulse Buys
Discovering he's Cassion's Son

Arc 719

719

1st	Honeymoon sweet	Arlo catches fire.. or not.
19th	I don't see three ships	Weirdness
20th	Fire Forged	Vega practices with her new abilities.

Ashan

30th	The Call	Who knows

Vhalar 719

1st

Daddy Issues

Vega gives Arlo back his hat, shows off her mark and magic

Arc 720

720

Cylus 2nd Fightin' Fiery Pumpernickels Arlo and Vega fight pumpernickels .... what!?

61st Vhalar: The Mummer's Ball

62nd Vhalar: Summaries

Arc 721

721

27th Ashan: Planning for the New Arrivals

Global: Life Forged

Global: Exposition 4

56th Ashan: A Beacon for Hope

[Arlo Creede]

Blessings & Marks

Celarion

Abilities

Favoured: here

All Favored Abilities

Bond (Minor)
The Favored can Bond with 1 other person. In doing so the Bonded individual gains a single glowing band around their left forearm. The Bond remains as long as both the Favored and the Bonded allow it. The Bond only functions within 300 feet of the Favored, and dissipates shortly beyond that distance.

Illustrious Skills I
The character is granted an extra three skill points which may be spent only on the following skills: Blades, Leadership, Discipline, or Endurance. Any skill points granted by this Mark can break the 250 (or 100 if fast track) point cap on skills. Within these skills, the points may be spent how the pc chooses.

Bound in Battle
The Favored and those Bonded with them are better able to fight together. Their tactics and movements flow almost seamlessly with little-to-no spoken communication. The Bond passes insights and slight thoughts between those Bonded while in combat together.

Brilliant Weapons (Minor) gained here
The Favored is able to create weapons out of solid light. The Favored can only generate one melee weapon at a time. To produce a weapon, the Favored must be in an area of substantial illumination (ie. Outside during the day, in a well-lit room, or at night during a full moon).

Bound Tongue (Minor) gained here
The Favored is able to understand one Fluent Language of those they have Bonded. The selected language can be changed once per trial.

"Hold the Line": The Favored is able to bolster the morale of any who stand with them. The call rings out and dispels fear in the defenders, whether mundane or magical. Those affected by the shout gain a small boost in stamina and the use of a shield. The effects of this ability last for ten bits, and can only overcome magical fear effects from other Marks of the same tier or lower. Any fear effects caused by Domain Magic can be overcome as follows: Favored can overcome Magic at a Competent level or lower, Adored can overcome Expert level or lower, and Exalted can overcome Master level or lower. Gained: here

Guiding Light: The Favored is able to summon a free floating orb of light to brighten their surroundings. The color and intensity of the light can be controlled, though it doesn't get any brighter than daylight. The orb has no physical form and can't be touched. The light generated by the orb cannot be used by the Brilliant Weapon ability. Gained: here

Radiant Mantel (Minor): Once per trial, the Blessed can call upon their inner light and shroud themselves in an aura of light. The aura draws those around the Blessed to them and holds them in awe. Those bathed in its light are more willing to listen to what the Blessed says and are willing to follow the Blessed in actions that are only slightly against their nature.Gained: here

"Fall Back": The Blessed calls for a tactical retreat. Those within earshot of the call, or if a signal is given via horn or other means, are filled with renewed vigor as they retreat. Those bonded to the Blessed move quicker and only need to be within functioning range of their Bond to take effect of this ability upon activation. Gained: here

Sevrath

Abilities

Favoured here

Abilities

Willows' Sanctuary
Through divine will, the user is able to draw toxins out of the body by pulling them through the skin. When this ability is in use, the mark of Sevrath shimmers green/yellow and releases tendrils of branches, transparent and completely made of energy, that will cover the user's body or the body of the individual. These branches will connect with the flesh and begin to draw the toxins from the body while forcing divine energy back into the body to heal any damage. The toxins gather in front of the mark where they may either be collected or burned up by the divine energy. Concentration is imperative while this ability is in use and must be completed once started. Should the character be interrupted during this ability, they risk allowing toxins into parts of the body that could be fatal to their life or the life of the person they are trying to save. Using this ability more than two times in a day will cause great exhaustion on the user.

Sevrath's Skills
The character is granted an extra three skill points which may be spent only on the following skills: Meditation, Medicine, Singing, or Musical Instrument. Any skill points granted by this Mark can break the 250 (or 100 if fast track) point cap on skills. Within these skills, the points may be spent how the pc chooses.

Moseke's Light (Minor)
Similar to Sevrath's Will, the user is capable of focusing divine energy into a minor injury (abrasion, small cut/puncture, etc.) and coax the cells into healing. This ability requires multiple events to "convince" the cells to heal, and even then they may not heal. This ability does not weaken the character as another, more powerful healing ability would, however, the character is unable to heal major injuries. When this ability is in use, a pale green/yellow light emits from the character's skin like a mist and is focused towards the palms and fingers where it is released upon contact of another individual's flesh. Multiple uses of this ability for long periods of time will cause headache and fatigue.

Velduris

Abilities

Favoured here

Abilities

Please note that, like Oram, your wolf will be one of the Elemental Wolves here. Your choice which type.

Pack Bond
The Favored is granted an omega wolf familiar, a constant companion. The wolf is significantly more intelligent than regular wolves and is somewhat bigger. In addition, this spirit can communicate not only with it's companion, but with other wolves of its pack. Karem can, at any time, contact any of the wolves her blessing grants, but they can only contact her if she chooses to listen. If the wolf is too heavily drained or badly injured it will revert to a spirit form until it is either rested or healed. The wolf can also choose to revert to spirit form at will, though they generally only do so in crowded cities and such. The blessed can still communicate with their wolf in spirit form. The wolf can tell when someone else has been blessed by Karem, and will always be able to find others who bear Velduris.

Sense of Prey
A skill that allows the blessed to tell where a prey animal may be found nearby, allowing the wielder to always be able to find food at need. They can also tell whether people around them have weak combat skills or are easily intimidated.

Velduris Skills I The character is granted an extra three skill points which may be spent only on the following skills: Animal Husbandry, Animal Training, Fieldcraft, Ranged Combat, Thrown Combat, or Hunting. Any skill points granted by this Mark can break the 250 (or 100 if fast track) point cap on skills. Within these skills, the points may be spent how the pc chooses.

Nyvora

Abilities

Admired (Starter Mark)

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Nyvora - Sanctuary
Gives the user the ability to protect their own dreams and anyone involved in them from Kielik's influence (Nightmares), and most native predators of Emea. The protection extends to all other individuals that should chance upon the dream, though the marked is at liberty to shut out or expel unwanted visitors at their discretion. Only those possessing a mark from Kielik of a higher caliber than the dreamer's Nyvora level, particularly potent entities in Emea or Kielik himself can override this protection. Dream threads can only be marked as "closed" if started by a PC with this ability.

Nyvora - 50+ Devotion - Dream Seeker
Anyone known to the blessed individual in the living world can be tracked down in Emea. Once found, the seeker has the ability to enter their dream, alter the dreamer's dreamscape subtly and guide them into a state of lucid dreaming, where interactions, conversations, and the dream itself will be remembered by the dreamer. With this power comes the ability to stop outsiders from entering the same dream (as if the other dreamer had also possessed the Sanctuary ability), making it a secure place to share information.

Nyvora - 99+ Devotion - Silent Guardian
Those blessed and trusted by Jesine are assigned a Fairy (a personal NPC with no upkeep requirement) that, in the world of Idalos, can only be seen by those marked with Nyvora but will follow the marked even in their sleep. While awake, the marked individual can close their eyes and control the movements of this Fairy, seeing through its eyes and moving without moving. The Fairy, much like a ghost, can do no physical damage in the living world, but can be useful for investigative purposes and as an additional set of eyes on the lookout for danger, granting them the benefit of the Fairy's own perceptive skill levels. The Fairy, unlike the marked, is immediately aware of the presence and influence of Kielik and his marked. While in the waking world, the Fairy communicates with their marked protégé empathically, though they can be conversed with like any other creature when they dream in Emea.

Trusted: here

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Pathfinder
As protégés of Jesine, blessed individuals enjoy a level of protection that others don't when they Dreamwalk deeper into Emea itself, past the layer of dreams. When granted this ability, marked individuals will have a built-in sense of direction, allowing them to always know how to return to the dream they originally left from to prevent them from getting lost in Emea. When and if they encounter other static locations within Emea, they'll intuitively know how to find their way back to them the next time they Dreamwalk.

Knowledge

Nyvora

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Nyvora: Tying dreams together
Nyvora: Fairy: Lyova
Nyvora: Observe and let Dreamers Dream
Nyvora: How to silently converse with your fairy companion
Nyvora (Sanctuary): Allows you to expel unwanted nightmares from your dream
Nyvora: Ability: Silent Guardian
Nyvora: Ability: Pathfinder

NPCs

Lyova

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Race: Fairy
Skills: 30 Detection, 25 Flying, 25 Intelligence, 10 Stealth, 10 Acrobatics
Appearence: Perhaps unexpected for a fairy, Lyova's appearence resembles that of an aquatic humanoid. A large head to crown a small and wispy body with disproportionally large, twinkling eyes that reflect the creature's innate curiousity. From head to toe, she's barely five inches tall with the head making up for a third of her height and the rest of the body flowing behind limply as she moves in an ethereal form of magical flight, without wings or obvious support to keep it airborne. Rather, it seems to swim through the air, its entire lower body swaying like a rear fin in a soft current. Its skin is a soft, translucent blue---doing very little to contain the swirling lights within it that give it a soothing glow.
Personality: Enthusiastic and playful, Lyova is a ball of energy and spirit. She's very sensitive to her charge's emotional currents and is greatly concerned with their thoughts, determined to nurture Arlo's inner child.
Relationship to PC: Guardian
Anything: She is assigned to Arlo as a Guardian by virtue of his Nyvora mark, and cannot be seen by anyone who does not also possess it unless in a Dreamscape, where she may or may not choose to make her presence known. Additionally, she does not have a native language of her own, but shares all the language proficiencies of the Marked she is tasked with protecting.

Abilities:

Merging:
Trademark ability as granted by Nyvora, enabling her charge to merge with her senses and control her movements directly as a sort of remote viewing, taking advantage of her ability to move where her charge cannot. She can only move within the same city as her charge, however, without overextending and cancelling the ability automatically. (This ability unlocks once "Silent Guardian" has been acquired with sufficient Devotion.)

Telempathy:
Her primary means for communication in Idalos, limited to the Marked. While she can perceive the world (that cannot perceive her, in turn), she cannot interact with it in any way nor utilize any physical means of communication. As such, she communicates solely through telepathic and empathic bursts to her charge, broadcasting thoughts, emotions and images, often in short messages at a time. This restriction applies only in Idalos. In Emea, she may speak normally, in addition to telempathic communication.

Phasing:
As a non-physical creature, she is not physically limited by objects or obstacles in Idalos and may freely pass through solid objects and even creatures and humanoids. She cannot physically interact with anything while in Idalos. Physical creatures and humanoids may feel a pleasant tickle when she passes through them, but that is the extent of her influence on Idalos.

Note: This NPC may benefit from normal rules for Personal NPCs in increasing her Skills every season, but the PC does not need to pay upkeep for it. It is loyal to the PC and will stay with it for as long as it possesses the Nyvora mark.

Koriel

Abilities

Favoured

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Four Pointed Star (Minor) Gained here
Activation of this skill will cause a silvery aurora to rise from the user upward to the sky. This will highlight certain stars in the sky that appoint the directions of a compass. This will only work at night time.

Wave Crash (Minor) here
This ability allows the user to summon a 15' (4.6m) wave in one direction and can choose the time the wave crashes. The user must rest for a few trials afterward before attempting to use the ability again. At Adored, this ability can create a wave as high as 25' (7.7m) and at Exalted, 100' (30m).

Seafarer Skills I here
Add an extra three skill points to one of the following skills: Navigation, Seafaring, Swimming or Ship Building.

Sliding Current (MinorGained here
The ability allows the user to manipulate a small area of water to move at running pace, the size of a large ship. This ability is particularly useful in calm winds. The ability will work for a full trial. The ability can also be cast on bodies of water of other ships, given they are within 400' (121m), to speed them up, slow them down and if there is little wind, send them backward. This is especially useful during pursuits. This can be used once a trial.

Healing Aurora (Minor) Gained here
The user who uses this ability will find a blue aurora streaming out from their body to encompass, either an individual in need of healing. The aurora will surround the individual and slowly heal minor wounds. The same ability can be used to repair small holes in the ships hull. This can be taxing on the user, making them feel drowsy after use.

Desalination gained here
The user can convert a half-barrel of salt water into fresh water. It involves first collecting the salt water and placing one's hands into the water. A white 'Aurora' flashes through the water and then outwards, carrying with it long tendrils of fine salt caked together and let drop elsewhere in large chunks. This can be done once a trial. At Adored, this is increased to six barrels and at Exalted, to twelve.

Fog of War gained here
The user with this ability can fill the air with a misty aurora that swirls from their body. The mist will cover an area 400' (121m) in all directions to conceal themselves. One can see into the fog only 20' (6m) or so at Favored. At Adored, the fog can increase to 600' (183m) and the blessed can see and navigate through it entirely. At Exalted, the size increases to 1000' (305m). This can be used once a trial.

Water Bubble Gained Here
A thin hemispheric protective layer of water can be cast by the user around the size of a small ship at most, but can be smaller. The water spins at such high speeds, it deflects thrown or shot missiles, such as crossbow bolts or arrows. Anything larger than a bolt/arrow will still do the same damage, if launched with force. This can be used twice a trial and lasts for thirty trills.

Barrage Gained Here
This ability allows the user to cast small 1' (0.3m) diameter hemispheres of water, from a chosen source, towards a victim as far as a hundred feet away. The damage is akin to getting struck by large rocks. At Adored level, the diameter of water increases to 3' (1m) and at Exalted, to 9' (2.7m). Several can be cast within one break.

Adored

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Sky Map (Moderate) Gained Here
Activation of this skill will cause a silvery aurora to rise from the user upward to the sky, during either daytime or night. This will highlight a map of Idalos in the sky, revealing the location of the user within it.

The Following Wave (Moderate) Gained Here
The user can now turn a regular Wave Crash ability into a wave that can follow a selected target, also known in the Meridian Main as 'The Following Wave' phenomena. This ability lasts

Seafarer Skills II Gained Here
The character is granted an extra six skill points which may be spent only on the following skills: Navigation, Seafaring, Woodcraft, or Swimming. Any skill points granted by this Mark can break the 250 (or 100 if fast track) point cap on skills. Within these skills, the points may be spent how the pc chooses.

Knowledge

Mark Abilities

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Koriel ability: Create a wave of up to 15 foot, but it's tiring.

Sojourn

Abilities

Favored

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Blood Son: The first ability in Sojourn comes with the blood that is shared of Cassion. The marked is forever changed, transformed a small measure divine by the Immortal’s own blood and commitment. The blooded of Cassion find they are no longer satiated by stagnancy. To be a chosen of Cassion is to have your home always on the horizon. Staying longer than a single Arc in any one city will impart a thorough sense of lethargy and sap the health of the Sojourner until they have finally moved on. They must be away from the location longer than they stayed in order to build a tolerance once more. The Blooded of Cassion are vibrant people flowing with life. Each is gifted with enormous appetites and the ability to subsist on substandard food. So long as it is edible, they can thrive upon it. Each one heals half again as fast as another member of their race and can often push the limits of the endurance that a member of their species might have. By virtue of their divine nature, Sojourners can always recognize each other on sight and any object or person touched by Cassion.

Journey's Meal:: A Sojourner must prepare many meals on the road between adventures. Most often, they are accompanied by others. This ability can only be used once a trial but allows any meal prepared for a Sojourner to satiate both themselves and their companions, no matter how little there was to prepare in the first place. In order to work, the Sojourner must do their best to make the meal as appetizing and filling as they have the material to provide. This Meal can feed the Sojourner and up to three other companions (including animals). Those who eat the meal will find the taste vastly improved, so long as the Sojourner explains either the origin or the process of making such food available as they are enjoying it.

Traveler's Skills 1:: Add an extra three skill points to one of the following skills: Discipline, Fieldcraft, Sailing, Storytelling, Cooking, or Navigation. These points can exceed the 100 point limit. (+3 Storytelling)

Cassion Compass: Gained via Devotion: When first marked, every Sojourner receives a small gold compass. This compass does not point the way North as most compasses might, but instead will point the direction to a place of the Sojourner’s choosing. In order to apply, they must have visited this place before in a manner that allowed them to experience the journey there. Teleportation will not count as a justifiable way to input a destination. The Sojourner can impart this compass to others for use to navigate to the location of their choosing and once they have reached the destination, the compass will be instantly transported back to the Sojourner’s person. This compass cannot be lost in any way. If destroyed or stolen, it will take five trials to return, whole, to the possession of the marked.

Road-Kissed: Gained via Devotion: Cassion’s chosen cannot help but choose the life of the road. It calls to them, commands them march along it. But this is no curse, as the road cares for the chosen who tend and travel it. Those with this ability often have a much easier journey than those who do not. Inclement weather, obstacles, dangers, these all still exist on the road but tend to be much less disastrous to the marked if they were not expecting to encounter them. Travel time for the marked is reduced by 25% as they naturally know the fastest paths and shortcuts to reach their destination. This ability does not apply to ‘discovering’ hidden ways into restricted areas, but simply allows the marked to naturally take the quickest un-obscured path between any two points they are traveling towards.

Safe Camp: Gained via Devotion: When one takes camp in the wilderness, they take risk. Dangers lurk when the traveler is in stasis and many expeditions have ended with ambush in the dark of night. Safe Camp is an ability Cassion allows his followers during such a time to avoid some of the worst of what untamed Idalos has to offer. Any camp can be deemed, ‘safe’, but only a single camp for a trial. The Sojourner marks the edges of the camp with drops of his own blood, naturally warding away predators and creatures who might prowl through the night. Marking an entrance, a Sojourner opens a door to a comfortable extra-dimensional space with a warm roaring fire in the hearth that will burn all eve if willed to. This room often changes depending on the area the Sojourner is in, naturally blending with local customs of comfort and style. No object from this room can be taken from the inside as it exists only as a respite for the weary. This ability is only available if the Sojourner takes the time to set up camp, and cannot be used instantly in a combat situation to avoid harm or escape to an extra-dimensional space. This space, while comfortable and roomy enough for a traveler, a few companions, and even their mount, holds no food or other comforts save those that they might need to enjoy a restful evening. A side effect of the ability is that it naturally draws non-aggressive travelers to the location, a beacon for any and all who walk the road to their own ends, but do not seek the end of others they may meet. A Sojourner is not permitted to refused entrance or rest to any who come, even if that means they must sleep on the hard floor outside. Any outsiders seeking to enter the extra-dimensional space for a hostile or aggressive purpose will find themselves in the material space taken up by the camp, not allowed into the space created by the Sojourner. Should the entrance to the space be discovered and destroyed, the Sojourner and all interred companions are transported back to the material space occupied by the Camp.

Souvenir: Gained through RP: A Souvenir is a piece of travel, a memory attributed to an object of importance. Cassion travels with many, tangled in his hair. A souvenir can be almost any item, but it must have great importance to a particularly impactful event or accomplishment that the marked has achieved. Dedicated in such a way, it gains a supernatural power that can be used by any who possess it at the time. Only one Souvenir can be utilized at first mark, but an additional souvenir can be collected and dedicated at each level of mark thereafter. Should a souvenir be destroyed or stolen, the marked will need to dedicate another to a different memory, or track down the thief responsible. The power of the Souvenir tends to be variable, depending on the nature of the object and what memory it is associated with. When achieving this ability, you may submit a suggestion to the PSF. Be sure to explain the object’s importance as well. These abilities function like minor magical effects, but ones that can be quite useful. Boots that stride upon calm water, dedicated from an adventure set in the shoals and shallows of a reef, or perhaps a blade that always burns hot with the heat of a desert sun. Other possible examples might be a bone bead that renders you untrackable to a particular beast of scent, or a shell by which you can draw a fresh breath every two breaks, rather than needing to breathe the air around you. A Souvenir must have a story attached that explains the effect it provides. At this level, the effects can be quite useful, but are often not astounding.

ScarTale: Gained through RP: An Adventurer can tell a story by every scar they have. Each one is earned. A Sojourner can invoke a scar’s story by displaying it proudly and explaining the circumstances by which they received it. Doing so grants them an innate resistance to being injured by the same means. Against an adversary, a Sojourner may find that their skin is resilient and tough to the blades of this particular foe, netting only shallow wounds as the opponent must redouble efforts to hurt them in such a way again. Often the invocation of this ability is conditional on when the situation arises. There must be at least one witness to the story as it is told and the scar must be clearly visible. No small nicks or minor injuries will apply. A ScarTale is the story of a deep mark earned by the adventurer. The story itself resents being replaced and will shield the user against a similar injury occurring. While not a perfect defense, it can be remarkably strong. A Sojourner cannot lie about how they received their injury, but even dishonorable or embarrassing stories have their place if the wound is prominent enough. Once invoked, the protection can last for the better part of a break. These bonuses do not stack. If you were wounded twice by an adversary, you are not double impervious to them, only one story per cause of damage can be invoked at once.

Rumor Mill: Gained through RP: Names hold power. In the language of stories, names are an encoded secret language that pass through tale to tale, even if that name is not openly spoken. Upon achieving this ability, a Sojourner may know deeds and stories of those they meet, even without hearing about it themselves. Upon hearing the name of another, the Sojourner may choose to ask the player or the storyteller for the three to five most prominent things that individual is known for. So long as the deed is associated with them and has been spoken about between more than three people, the Sojourner instantly becomes aware of the story, the general details, and the magnitude of its impact (how far it might have spread by word of mouth). This allows a Sojourner to know when someone gives them a false name, as no such trigger occurs, and also allows them a measure of knowledge about the people they associate with. The name does not have to be given willingly, but it must be spoken by the owner’s own voice or written in their own script for this ability to work..

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Dust Eater: Often, famine can sweep the land. Food will fall away, herds will travel to distant pastures, and even the insects will dry up and perish. In times of starvation it is the fate of most to die. But to the god of Hunger, no such thing will slay his chosen. Dust Eater is an ability that allows a Sojourner to subsist on material that would normally give no nutritious value. Dirt, small stones, bones, and discarded clothing can all be consumed by the Sojourner without ill effect. They will draw sustenance from these materials without any internal difficulties processing. Perhaps most unfortunate, however, is that Cassion imparts no balm for this. All things consumed taste like the material they are, making these starvation meals ruinous to consume, almost torturous, if necessary. The item must be deliberately recognized as one to be consumed using this ability, allowing a Sojourner to eat deadly poison with no effect, but only if they deliberately meant to eat the deadly poison in the first place.

Memorabilia: A Memorabilia is an evolution of the Souvenir. So important is the Memorabilia that it becomes vital to the mark itself. To lose ones Memorabilia is to lose access to the activated abilities of this mark tier. While new Memorabilia can be dedicated, it is often difficult to find something that holds the same kind of emotional resonance and importance on the fly. Memorabilia is similar to a Souvenir in that its power is variable. Although while a Souvenir is fairly minor in effect, a Memorablia has a moderate effect. The Souvenir achieved in the first mark can be upgraded into Memorabilia, either gaining a new minor ability or losing its minor in exchange for a moderate, but the story must be sufficiently impactful to apply. A Sojourner who leads a boring or uninteresting life will find they have few things by which to dedicate into these items. Cassion craves risk and adventure and one who follows such example will have no trouble finding suitable things. Moderate abilities might be classified as a necklace of gathered pearls that imparts the ability to breathe beneath the waves, or a burned stave that renders the user immune to smoke inhalation or even with extreme resistance to being burned. These items tell a story and their ability manifests by way of that story. Supernaturally enhanced, the objects are unnaturally resilient, but still able to be borrowed, used by another, and even stolen. If stolen, a Memorabilia does not impart this mark’s abilities on the thief, but they do have possession of the magical item in question.

Travelers Skills II: Add an extra six skill points to one of the following skills: Discipline, Fieldcraft, Sailing, Storytelling Cooking, or Navigation. These points can exceed the 100 point limit (+6 Fieldcraft)

Feast:
A universal tongue is one of hunger. All living beings consume to survive and most take great gusto in consuming the delicious. Cassion, a god of Hunger, knows well this link between all and imparts an ability on his chosen to encourage that link, grow it, and exploit it. When a Sojourner prepares a feast (5 or more participants), they can choose to impart this ability. While enough food must be prepared, realistically, for everyone to eat to their fill, the meal will be remarkably delicious. Regardless of the cook’s skill, the food speaks for itself. Much like the previous ability involving meals, the user of this power must describe the food’s origin or their preparation of it, allowing the story to take shape and augment what they have prepared. While dining, any who partake in the feast will be unable to directly lie to the Sojourner. While they can avoid answering questions, they are compelled to remain honest unless a power is used at a higher tier of mark. Moreso, all who eat at the Sojourner’s table will instantly feel that the host is one who can be trusted, that all at the table can be trusted, and be drawn to speak their deepest and most forbidden secrets. While this does not force them to, they do feel compelled to be honest, open, and vulnerable in front of everyone at the table. The Cassion Feast imparts a desire for comradeship, closeness, friendship, and understanding. So long as all participants are engaging in the meal, everyone will understand the words of the others as though spoken in their own native tongue. A Cassion Feast can only be prepared twice per cycle.Gained here

Flesh Son
The Blood pounding in the Sojourner’s veins grows strength at this level. Once again they change. Any natural infirmity they were born with or damaging imperfection is wiped away in a single evening of agonizing transformation. So long as the Sojourner bares the first mark of Cassion, this infirmity will never return. Their appetites become voracious and they are drawn increasingly more to dangerous circumstances and adventures. A Sojourner’s natural strength and endurance are always half again as good as it should be for those of their skill level and species and they find their skin more resilient to being cut and their bones less prone to breaking. A Sojourner at this state can naturally feel manifestations of ether, like static electricity, and while it may not pinpoint a mage...it may allow them to know a mage is casting in the area. They say that the appetites of a Sojourner are boundless, and many Sojourners become hedonists for a time, lost to the sensation of more. A Sojourner with this ability can eat without end, but will only benefit from a full meal, never more. This can sometimes be a curse as a Sojourner will devour all their supplies a few days into the journey and must scrounge for more along the way. Gained here

The Tale Told
Stories are way to pass on the remarkable adventures of the past. When a Sojourner tell a story and invokes this ability, they may do much more than an ordinary storyteller might, they can pull their viewer into the illusion almost completely. This ability only works on those who are actively listening to the Sojourner and only persists while they tell their tale. As the Sojourner speaks, he can draw the audience perception into his or her own minds eye to illustrate the nature of what is being told. The audience can feel as the protagonist felt, taste what the Sojourner knows to describe, and see the wondrous things the Sojourner describes. This operates much like a waking dream and can be quite jarring to most if they are not expecting it. Should any of the audience be threatened or sufficiently distracted during the tale, the ability ends for them. Some Sojournres use this ability to impart details and faces of enemies and allies to others, able to weave such details into their words and put them into the minds of those listening. A Sojourner cannot create what they have not experienced. If they have never tasted braised whale, they cannot conjure that taste, only the closest equivalent from their own mind. Gained here

Staunch Ally
Most travels involve others. Whether they are friends, acquaintances, or companions, it is hard to tell a story without witnesses to have seen it. Staunch Ally is an ability granted the Sojourner to mark on any single person or beast. So long as the Sojourner lives, so too will the companion. They will share a lifespan with the Sojourner and their very soul. When the companion is injured, a Sojourner may draw that injury into themselves, or divide its severity to order to ensure both parties survive. It is the choice of the Sojourner to dismiss this mark or not, but it cannot be dismissed after damage has been taken. The Sojourner must choose whether to take damage upon themselves or allow that damage to slay their companion. Should a companion perish while with this mark, the Sojourner is sworn to vengeance. They will not be able to use this mark again till whomever was responsible has been paid in kind. Should what felled the companion be accidental or the companion’s own fault, the Sojourner is compelled to complete that companion’s most important desire (that does not clash with the Sojourner’s alignment) before this ability can again be used. Till that deed is done, the essence of that companion will haunt the Sojourner, a companion of words and whispers, admonishments that grow louder the longer the Sojourner takes to accomplish the companion’s goals. The Companion may choose when the Sojourner has completed them sufficiently, releasing them from their presence and passing fully to the domain of Famula and Vri. No matter the distance, those marked by this ability can communicate mentally and through their emotions. Gained here

The Story Within
Each soul has a story within them. Even those who live the most mundane life strive and desire for something beyond them, something more. The Story Within is an ability that allows the Sojourner to identify the 'plot' or the 'stakes' of any new individual they meet. In order to use this ability, the Sojourner must share something with the individual in question. Whether a drink, food, or a service, they must in some way force the individual to be indebted to them, even in a small manner, so that his ability can manifest. Within their own mind, the Sojourner will hear that individual's voice reveal a short summary of their most ardent desire, their grandest wish, and what they're prepared to do in order to get it. This is not a subtle ability, as the individual actually thinks those thoughts unbidden as they are transmitted to the Sojourner. Perhaps most powerful, is that the Sojourner then may decide to 'amend' that story to slip themselves within the narrative. As friend or foe, the Sojourner is now connected to those goals and ideas and damned to follow through with them to at least part of their conclusion. Should the Sojourner choose not to add themselves to that narrative, that goal, they are forbidden from interfering with that particular story. Cassion is a god of tales told and adventures had. Sometimes, these adventures are fatal and the Sojourner must decide if they are comfortable attaching themselves to the desires of another individual. If so, fate tends to shift around the Sojourner and the individual in order to allow the continuation of such a quest, to whatever end it may come to. Good or ill is impossible to decide, only the Sojourner may choose whether the share the journey, metaphysically tie themselves to it, or to stand aside and let it continue for good or ill. Gained here

The Last Adventure
It is all too common that most perish before their story should have ended. Slain by an enemy's blade, brought low by infection, lost in a storm. Countless unexpected obstacles raise up to silence a narrative before it has naturally concluded. This ability is one that the Sojourner most often imparts to another individual instead of themselves. When death might sweep down and take the individual from this life, the Sojourner may invoke this ability to stay Death's hand that day and spare the life of the target. However, this thwarting of fate is conditional and it relies on that individual to finish the task they were performing before death thought to interrupt it. This cannot be used on someone who has already passed, but rather someone who is currently dying. When performed, the individual will not be slain by whatever wound or condition they are currently undergoing, so long as they continue to work towards the goal they had originally set out for. While death cannot be mitigated again in this fashion, at least once, someone can be temporarily saved. It is only after the task they were originally set for is completed that Death will find them again in the same manner they would have perished the first time, and no power divine or otherwise can prevent it from being carried out. Sojourners often use this ability on traveling companions, those who fall short of their goal but have the will and desire to push forward in spite of Death. This ability may only be used once a Cycle and must be surrounding a task which is accomplishable, and not vague. Gained here

Exalted:

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Sojourn Ability: Lore Relic
The Lore Relic is an exalted object and the symbol of the Exalted. Much like the other objects before it, this must be dedicated from an event or adventure the Sojourner has survived, worthy enough to bind a lasting tale into the object. This object usually has the equivalent of a major power or two moderate, perhaps even four minor should that be the desired effect. These powers must be approved through the PSF and be thematic to the adventure or the story around the object itself. This object, like the others, can be lost or stolen but unlike the others, the Sojourner has an innate connection to it and will eventually cross its path again (should they not dedicate another object) within a Cycle of losing it. This does not mean they will come to possess it then, but every Cycle they will be inexorably drawn to an event or circumstance in which that object will present itself again. It is said that the Lore Relic of a Sojourner earns an honored spot in Cassion's heart. The god himself listens to the story of dedication that the Sojourner first tells when achieving the third tier of the mark. here

Sojourn Ability: Traveler's Skills III
The character is granted an extra nine skill points which may be spent only on the following skills: Discipline, Fieldcraft, Sailing, Storytelling, Cooking, or Navigation. Any skill points granted by this Mark can break the 250 (or 100 if fast track) point cap on skills. Within these skills, the points may be spent how the pc chooses. here (+7 Cooking, +2 Storytelling)

Sojourn Ability: Fight Another Day
Although Cassion is loathe to admit it, there are circumstances where retreat is the best option. Although the god enjoys testing his durability and limitations, the same cannot always be said of his servants. This ability can be invoked but once a Cycle and allows the Marked to escape from any situation in which death or severe damage is an absolute certainty. Unlike teleportation or protective shields, this ability relies on the roil of narrative to serve as its vehicle. Elements in the environment or for the actors within the environment change to either allow the Sojourner to improve their situation or make whatever course of action less desirable to enact. Usually, when used against an enemy, this ability favors the enemy. If the torturer was set on an excruciating regimen to extract information, finishing by simply killing the captive, a messenger would arrive to reveal that the information was retrieved in another way, making such things unecessary. Perhaps in that moment the Sojourner would realize that the rope tying down their left arm was frayed and that the jagged edge of the splintered rack they had not noticed before was in just the right angle to begin working on that fray. The beast descending on the Sojourner from above, looking for a quick meal, would suddenly be aware of an even tastier meal within easy distance. Fight another Day is a chaotic ability in that it changes the framework of the situation to take the pressure of immediate death or mutilation off of the Sojourner...but it is not careful on where that new focus might fall. Many a Sojourner using this ability has found that it has made the situation immeasurably worse, even if they are now in a place better able to survive it. here

Saga Servants Gained Here
In the thick and the thin, the Sojourner seeks allies. Adventure is nothing without friends at ones side. Saga Servants are those granted to the Sojourner for their adventure when needed, spun into being by word or song and powered by memory. A Sojourner may, once a Trial, summon up to two NPC's to assist them. Depending on the severity of what is being asked, they can last for the entire trial (Helping to sail a ship, mechanical tasks) to a few breaks (Planning an elaborate heist, battling on a mountaintop). In order to summon a Saga Servant, the Sojourner must tell the story of this servant into being. The Servant is most often someone the Sojourner has met and adventured with before, but they can also be fictional characters. As the Sojourner tells their tale, the air ripples and the servant takes form. A full story must be told for each servant, after which they appear and act approximately as described. A Saga Servant knows no more than the the Sojourner and cannot be more skilled than the Sojourner. The Sojourner chooses two or three skills when creating a Saga Servant they want them to excel in. The story told about them must illuminate these qualities. A Sojourner can ascribe to a Saga Servant the same skill tier as they have in any skill they possess save magic or magic based abilities. They will be at the bare minimum to qualify them for the tier. They appear with whatever simple equipment the Sojourner needs them to have, or describes them as having, although none of this is permanent. Should the Saga Servant be injured, they do not bleed. Instead, the story the Sojourner told will leak out of their wounds. Should the entire story be told before the injury is attended to, the Saga Servant ceases to be.

These Saga Servants must be at the marked size or smaller and must be capable of the skills they are assigned. Should they be injured and running out of story, the marked may tell more story about them to supplement what is being lost. Should an enemy be familiar with this ability and have a storytelling skill equal or greater than the marked, they may interject opposing narratives into the Saga Servant once injured, thus changing their loyalties or even what they're good at. If the narrative of a Saga Servant is hijacked, a Sojourner has no ability to end the mark until it reaches the end of its duration. Some Sojourners have remarked on how real the Saga Servants seem and a few even whisper that if told well enough, they even seem terrified about their own mortality. A Saga Servant can be maintained indefinitely so long as they are not performing immensely dangerous or complicated tasks by simply continuing their story from trial to trial (Although this counts as a use of the ability and against the Saga Servant limit)

Any Land, Any Time Gained here
The journies of a Sojourner take them throughout Idalos. To the god of Travel, this is well and just. However, there are some places that ordinary folk struggle to access. Extreme environmental conditions, racial requirements, and other such factors can often inhibit the ability of one to truly take in all of Idalos. For Cassion, this is unacceptable. The Marked with this ability naturally adapts to the environment they must traverse through. Should they be in the blistering snow, they will grow thick hair or cold resistant skin to accommodate. Should they need to swim to the bottom of the sea, fins will grow from their arms and legs, their fingers webbed, and gills will appear. In the treacherous mountains they may adapt gecko-like fingers to hold to stone or other small adaptions to assist them. A Sojourner is at home in any environment where their journey must take them. This, however, also applies to social situations. A Sojourner, if not concentrating or choosing to block this ability, will naturally shift features to blend with the world around them. Walking among the Ellune, they might be considered one and traveling through the territory of Ithecal, they'll appear to be Ithecal. While this does not grant them the innate abilities of those species, it allows a Sojourner to blend with the populace of an area in order to avoid any trouble to their travel that might arise due to their species or origin. Even their speech will take the cadenced tone of accent from where they are, regardless of the language they use. Some Sojourners have found, surprised, that entering into a building limited only to men that females will approximately take the shape of males for their journey or business in the location. These effects are not immediate and shift gradually as the Sojourner travels, often without them even noticing. It can be easily dismissed by simply willing oneself to appear as themselves. This disguise is both visual and aromatic, allowing natural effective but non-specific disguises geared only to ease any social difficulty that might hamper a Sojourner's travel in that particular place. If no such bias would arise in the area, this ability makes no attempt to hide the Sojourner as they really are.

If no known being could survive in the conditions the Sojourner must travel through, then they cannot adapt to simply survive it. No being travels through molten lava...these are for adaptions in certain hazardous environments, not extreme ones.

Glutton for Punishment Gained Here
When the Sojourner consumes, all watch in awe. The amount of food the Sojourner can put away is enormous. With this ability, the Sojourner's hunger takes on an even more important aspect. When consuming food fit for an ordinary mortal to subsist on, the Sojourner can choose to glut themselves in order to heal wounds and stave off life threatening conditions. A Sojourner must eat past the point of satiation for this ability to activate and the food must be fit to be consumed by ordinary people with no ill effect. This ability cannot be stacked with Dust Eater. For minor wounds, at least twice the Sojourner's ordinary limits must be consumed to heal. For moderate wounds, the Sojourner must eat his own body weight in food and for extreme or heavy wounds, twice or even thrice the Sojourner's body weight must be consumed in order for the power of the ability to work. A Sojourner cannot eat everything in a moment, but truly glut themselves a feast of immense proportion. Should they be poisoned, the effects of such things can be held off by constantly consuming new food items. Only by gluttony can the Sojourner save themselves from the agony of death. A Sojourner will gain no new weight from such consumption as it appears the food simply vanishes down their endless gullet. This ability may be used twice per Cycle and is often quite disturbing to watch.

Wayfair Companion Gained Here
The life of a Sojourner is not meant to be a lonely one. At this stage, Cassion grants the marked a Spirit of Travel to share the journey. These spirits are usually quite intelligent, much older Anak than the usual ones encountered. They build relationships with the marked. The Spirit is capable of taking form and manifesting as a simple mount of choice. It can take the shape of any common mount appropriate for the environment. Much like Any Land, Any Time, it will usually take on the form most adapted and expected for the particular place the Sojourner is in. When unmanifested it hovers about the Sojourner like a wreathe, smelling of road dust, sea spray, mountain air, or pine forests depending on the location the Sojourner currently is. Should the spirit be slain, another will be sent within an Arc, although only two such mounts are ever awarded. The Companion is a close one, often standing guard over the Sojourner as they slumber. The unique ability of this spirit is a kind of kiss, a mark it can impart on the trusted companions that the Sojourner meets along the way. When in danger, the mark of the kiss will vanish from the skin of the companion, summoning the Spirit in mount form to carry them to safety. Only three such individuals may be marked in such a way and the spirit will return to the Sojourner once the task has been completed, unless instructed otherwise by the Exalted.

Champion

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Opener of Ways: The Champion of Cassion is the ultimate connoisseur of adventure and travel. Upon receiving this ability - spoken in the Ancient Tongue - the Sojourner is able to walk to any and all places. If it exists, they can go there. The Beneath, Emea, beyond the Barriers at the Edge of the World, into the Immortal Domains, through Grand Fractures. There is nowhere that the Sojourner can not step. If it needs something specific to get there (such as the Barriers) - the Sojourner knows what it is that is needed. This does not allow the Sojourner to "magically" step through barriers or obstacles, it means that - when they explore - they find a way through.

Omniscient Narrator: Hunger and Stories are the second remit of Cassion's Champion and they develop the ability to weave a tale so powerful that it becomes reality. In order to activate this ability, the Sojourner must have a real hunger to do so - they must need it at the core of their being. If they have that hunger, then Cassion's Champion may step forward in any situation and tell the tale of what they have seen. Using story elements they have personally already experienced in their current event or thread, they are able to change the tapestry of the story in front of them. The Sojourner is not making up new parts of the story, but rather utilizing what already happened in a new way. (See Cassion's Story here for an example.) This ability is potentially world-changing and could overthrow governments or end - or begin - civilisations and, as such, requires Prophet overview."

Knowledge

Cassion:

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Cassion: Fights well
Cassion: Marked you
Cassion: Shared a drink with you.
Cassion: Immortal of Travel, Adventure, Storytelling and Hunger
Cassion: Immortal of Travel, Adventure, Stories, and Hunger
Cassion: Wears Arlo's Gifted Necklace
Cassion: Gave You This Hat
Cassion: Tells Killer Stories
Cassion: Kissed Vega
Cassion: Risks his life for excitement

Mark Abilities

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Mark Abilities: Sojourn: Blood Son: Increased Hunger
Mark Abilities: Sojourn: Cassion's Compass: Points in a Direction, but not like a normal compass
Mark Ability: Sojourn: Safe Camp: Requires blood and concentration
Mark Ability: Sojourn: Safe Camp: A safe, warm space
Sojourn Ability: Safe Camp: Provides psychological security
Sojourn Ability: Safe Camp: Allows for more restful sleep
Sojourn Ability: Souvenir: Use blood to dedicate your Souvenir
Sojourn Ability: Souvenir: Ensure that the item has relevance / importance to you.
Sojourn Ability: Souvenir: Personal to you
Sojourn Ability: Staunch Ally: Binds your soul to another
Sojourn Ability: Staunch Ally: Activated by blood

Misc

Following Global End Game:

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The Shattering:
The death of this White Eagle has lasting effects for Arlo and all other Sojourners globally. For the remainder of this Arc, Arlo will have intensely vivid dreams of the White Eagle that was slain. You are welcome to be open with your interpretation of how these dreams manifest, but they will include certain key details. Ikimi was the name of the woman who died in that chair when Cassion had left her, the fourth most recent Champion of Cassion. She was a pirate, a scourge along the sea, and her flagship The Gull, struck terror into the hearts of merchants throughout the sea. Several times she and her fleet sacked coastal cities, with the audacity to do so to Scalvoris and Rynmere both. She spared the third most recent Champion of Cassion’s life as a child after killing those aboard her ship, and she eventually grew to defeat Ikimi in combat before Ikimi became a White Eagle of Cassion’s. Cassion does not discern between hero or villain, only those who live lives emboldened and emphasized by narrative and story. If this causes some unrest in Arlo, I invite you to play that out. The shattering was like a physical blow to Arlo, but one that is not reflected on his body. His psyche will feel the aftermath for as long as he dreams of Ikimi. You are welcome to interpret how that manifests...I only invite you TO interpret it.