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Sweet, my character won. My Thyra would fit right at home in an adventure movie or as a video game protagonist. She'd be equally comfortable alongside Columbus, Pizaaro, and Cortez as she would be on the Enterprise. Always forward, to hell with the costs.

The way Jones, Croft, and Drake

1. Personality Trait (Archaeologist): Pick 1
[X] I love a good puzzle or mystery.


2. Ideals (Archaeologist): Pick 1
[X] Death Wish: Nothing is more exhilarating than a narrow escape from the jaws of death. (Inclination- Chaotic)


3. Bonds (Archaeologist): Pick 1
[X] Ever since I was a child, I've heard stories about a lost city. I aim to find it, learn its secrets, and earn my place In the history books.

4. Flaws (Archaeologist): Pick 1
[X] When I'm not exploring dungeons or ruins, I get jittery and impatient.

5. Personal History:
[X] Write-In: She hated ignorance, not knowing, the stagnation of staying still. "Exploration really is the essence of the human spirit, and to pause, to falter, to turn our back on the quest for knowledge, is to perish." Every man, dwarf, elf and all the races in between; every individual who has ever turned their back upon new horizons. To Thyra, these are the eternal enemy, they who would hold civilization back from greatness. She won't let them.
-[X] Ever since Thyra could remember, Jarek had been beside her, the two of them as thick as thieves and twice as fast…until eight years ago, when he volunteered to fight in the Northern Border Wars of 317 [under the Dynastic Calender].

[X] Dice Roll
 
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[x] I love a good puzzle or mystery.
[x] Preservation: That artifact belongs in a museum! (Inclination- Law)
[x] I'm secretly in love with the wealthy patron who sponsors my archaeological exploits.
[x] When given the choice of going left or right, I always go left.
[x] Dice Roll
 
[x] I love a good puzzle or mystery.
[x] Preservation: That artifact belongs in a museum! (Inclination- Law)
[x] I'm secretly in love with the wealthy patron who sponsors my archaeological exploits.
[x] When given the choice of going left or right, I always go left.
[x] Dice Roll
 
We're really going to make this a cliched romance guys? Well if we're lucky he betrays us, vengeance always makes for a good story.
 
[X] Expecting constant Big Discoveries is the expectations of fool's the time between is the true test.
[X] "Well when your works as exciting as this, only the master of this mundane present can bring me back"

[X] I love a good puzzle or mystery.
[X] Dignity: The dead and their belongings deserve to be treated with respect.
[X] I'm secretly in love with the wealthy patron who sponsors my archaeological exploits.
[X]When I'm not exploring dungeons or ruins, I get jittery and impatient.

[X] Write-In:
-[X] Ever since Thyra could remember, Jarek had been beside her, the two of them as thick as thieves and twice as fast…until eight years ago, when he volunteered to fight in the Northern Border Wars of 317 [under the Dynastic Calender].

[X] Dice Roll
 
Inserted tally: Alright, since the votes have died down I'm calling the vote.
Adhoc vote count started by Orion Ultor on Jan 30, 2019 at 11:20 AM, finished with 10 posts and 6 votes.
  • [x] Dice Roll
    [x] I love a good puzzle or mystery.
    [x] I'm secretly in love with the wealthy patron who sponsors my archaeological exploits.
    [x] When I'm not exploring dungeons or ruins, I get jittery and impatient.
    [X] When given the choice of going left or right, I always go left.
    [X] Ever since I was a child, I've heard stories about a lost city. I aim to find it, learn its secrets, and earn my place In the history books.
    -[X] Ever since Thyra could remember, Jarek had been beside her, the two of them as thick as thieves and twice as fast…until eight years ago, when he volunteered to fight in the Northern Border Wars of 317 [under the Dynastic Calender].
    [x] Preservation: That artifact belongs in a museum! (Inclination- Law)
    [x] Greed: I won't risk my life for nothing. (Inclination- Evil)
    [X] Immortality: All my exploring is part of a plan to find the secret of everlasting life. (Inclination- ???)
    [X] Death Wish: Nothing is more exhilarating than a narrow escape from the jaws of death. (Inclination- Chaotic)
    [X] Write-In: She hated ignorance, not knowing, the stagnation of staying still. "Exploration really is the essence of the human spirit, and to pause, to falter, to turn our back on the quest for knowledge, is to perish." Every man, dwarf, elf and all the races in between; every individual who has ever turned their back upon new horizons. To Thyra, these are the eternal enemy, they who would hold civilization back from greatness. She won't let them.
    [X] Expecting constant Big Discoveries is the expectations of fool's the time between is the true test.
    [X] "Well when your works as exciting as this, only the master of this mundane present can bring me back"
    [X] Dignity: The dead and their belongings deserve to be treated with respect.
    [X] Write-In:
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iii. Character Creation (Finalize)
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    • 1. Personality Trait: [X] I love a good puzzle or mystery.
    2. Ideals: Tie, Tiebreaker: d2 = 2
    -[X] Preservation: That artifact belongs in a museum! (Inclination- Law) [Heads- 1]
    -[X] Dignity: The dead and their belongings deserve to be treated with respect. (Inclination- Good) [Tails- 2]
    3. Bonds: [X] I'm secretly in love with the wealthy patron who sponsors my archaeological exploits.
    4. Flaws: [X] When I'm not exploring dungeons or ruins, I get jittery and impatient.
    5. Personality History: [X] Write-In: She hated ignorance, not knowing, the stagnation of staying still. "Exploration really is the essence of the human spirit, and to pause, to falter, to turn our back on the quest for knowledge, is to perish." Every man, dwarf, elf and all the races in between; every individual who has ever turned their back upon new horizons. To Thyra, these are the eternal enemy, they who would hold civilization back from greatness. She won't let them.
    -[X] Ever since Thyra could remember, Jarek had been beside her, the two of them as thick as thieves and twice as fast…until eight years ago, when he volunteered to fight in the Northern Border Wars of 317 [under the Dynastic Calender].
    6. Allocation: [X] Dice Roll [Orcpub]
    STR = 11 [mod +0]
    DEX = 16 [mod +3]
    CON = 14 [mod +2]
    INT = 11 [mod +0]
    WIS = 09 [mod -1]
    CHA = 16 [mod +3]​

    "Pah," she murmured to herself, "Expecting constant Big Discoveries is the expectations of fool's the time between is the true test."

    "I see you're as invested as ever into your work Thyra," Jarek replied with a teasing grin, "Still the same old girl I remember, eh?"

    "Well when your works as exciting as this, only the master of this mundane present can bring me back," Thyra grinned back.

    "Ugh," he leaned back, feigning chestpain as he grinned, "you don't fight fair m'lady."

    "Since when have we     ever fought fair with one another?" she grinned back.

    He chuckled, though its mirth did not reach his eyes.

    "Never, but that does not change the facts," he said, slowly savoring his stout, "But as much as I would love to reminece about the past, that is not why I called you here Thyra."

    "Indeed," Thyra says, arching her brow, "Why then?"

    "In the last days of the campaign, I recieved this," he said, and pulled from his pouch a caltrop made of some…material.

    "Can I get a better look?" she asks, immediately intrigued.

    "It's what I called you here for," he responded deadpan, before smirking, "That is, if your skills are up to task."

    "    [ ] Response: Write-In." {OOC: For best results, finalize build.}

    Thyra Viden (Warlock Archaeologist): {OOC: Due to the sheer number of choices, this will be a [ ] Plan Vote.}
    1. Thyra's Visage: {OOC: Choose her appearance.}
    [ ] Thyra 1 {Default}
    [ ] Thrya 2 {Ancestry, Elven}
    [ ] Thyra 3 {Cultural, Druid}
    [ ] Thyra 4 {Immigrant, Human Homeland}
    [ ] Thyra 5 {Immigrant, 'Dwarven' Community}
    [ ] Thyra 6 {Immigrant, Nomadic East}
    [ ] Thyra 7 {???}: Write-In

    2. Equipment: {OOC: Choose 1 from each Line.}
    [ ] Light Crossbow (20 Bolts) or [ ] Simple Weapon (Any)
    [ ] Component Pouch or [ ] Arcane Focus
    [ ] Scholar's Pack or [ ] Dungeoneer's Pack
    [-] Leather Armor, Two Daggers (Default)
    -[ ] Simple Weapon (Any)

    3. Otherworldly Patron (Warlock): Pick 1
    [ ] The Archfey
    [ ] The Celestial
    [ ] The Fiend
    [ ] The Great Old One

    4. Cantrips (Warlock): Pick 2
    [ ] Booming Blade
    [ ] Chill Touch
    [ ] Eldritch Blast
    [ ] Mage Hand
    [ ] Minor Illusion
    [ ] Poison Spray
    [ ] Predestination
    [ ] True Strike

    5. Spells (Warlock): Pick 2
    [ ] 1- Charm Person
    [ ] 1- Comprehend Languages
    [ ] 1- Expeditious Retreat
    [ ] 1- Hellish Rebruke
    [ ] 1- Illusary Script
    [ ] 1- Protection from Good and Evil
    [ ] 1- Unseen Servant

    6. Proficencies: Pick 2
    [ ] Arcana
    [ ] Deception
    [-] History (Already Possess)
    [ ] Intimidation
    [ ] Investigation
    [ ] Nature
    [ ] Religion

    7. Languages (Archaeologist): Pick 2
    [ ] Abyssal.
    [ ] Celestial.
    [-] Common. (Already Possess)
    [ ] Deep Speech.
    [ ] Draconic.
    [ ] Dwarvish.
    [ ] Elvish.
    [ ] Giant.
    [ ] Gnomish.
    [ ] Goblin.
    [ ] Halfling.
    [ ] Infernal.
    [ ] Orc.
    [ ] Primordial.
    [ ] Sylvan.
    [ ] Undercommon.

    Vote ends Febuary 2, 1200EST, or until the votes die down.
     
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    • I'm not sure I understood the equipment properly, is this right?

    [X] Plan Seeker of Knowledge

    1. Thyra's Visage: {OOC: Choose her appearance.}
    [X] Thyra 3 {Cultural, Druid}

    2. Equipment: {OOC: Choose 1 from each Line.}
    -[X] Light Crossbow (20 Bolts)
    -[X] Arcane Focus
    -[X] Dungeoneer's Pack
    -[-] Leather Armor, Two Daggers (Default)
    --[X] Spear

    3. Otherworldly Patron (Warlock): Pick 1
    [X] The Archfey

    4. Cantrips (Warlock): Pick 2
    [X] Eldritch Blast
    [X] Mage Hand

    5. Spells (Warlock): Pick 2
    [X] 1- Comprehend Languages
    [X] 1- Expeditious Retreat

    6. Proficencies: Pick 2
    [X] Arcana
    [-] History (Already Possess)
    [X] Investigation

    7. Languages (Archaeologist): Pick 2
    [-] Common. (Already Possess)
    [X] Primordial.
    [X] Sylvan.

    [X] Response: "Ye of little faith! Have I ever let you down? Wait, I know what you're thinking, don't say it. That time doesn't count.... Have I ever let you down when it really mattered?"

    Because Thyra is and adventuring archaeologist, and more familiar with the fey than she'd really prefer, but well... she'll take them over demons and abominations any day. And celestials are just so... ugh.

    I'm willing to switch out primordial for something else, undercommon can be useful, but I figure Jerak is likely to know that.
     
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    [X] Thrya 2 {Ancestry, Elven}
    [X] Light Crossbow (20 Bolts)
    [X] Arcane Focus
    [X] Scholar's Pack
    [-] Leather Armor, Two Daggers (Default)
    -[X] Simple Weapon (Spear)
    [X] The Great Old One
    [X] Eldritch Blast
    [X] Minor Illusion

    [X] 1- Comprehend Languages
    [X] 1- Expeditious Retreat
    [X] Arcana
    [-] History (Already Possess)
    [X] Investigation
    [-] Common. (Already Possess)
    [X] Primordial.
    [X] Elvish.
     
    Why'd you pick minor illusion over Mage hand? Otherwise we're almost the same plan. Deep One edition.

    I was tempted for elvish ancestry, I just didn't want to look like Zelda. 3rd portrait looks best too.
     
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    Gino said:
    Why'd you pick minor illusion over Mage hand? Otherwise we're almost the same plan. Deep One edition.

    I was tempted for elvish ancestry, I just didn't want to look like Zelda. 3rd portrait looks best too.
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    Mostly I'm currently already playing a 5e Warlock with Eldritch Blast and Mage Hand every saturday :p
    Minor Illusion is quite fun
     
    Gino said:
    I was tempted for elvish ancestry, I just didn't want to look like Zelda. 3rd portrait looks best too.
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    You are free to submit your own image of what Thyra looks like, just make a short note of possible ancestry (cultural or otherwise) and I'll see about slotting it in.
     
    [X] Thrya 2 {Ancestry, Elven}
    [X] Light Crossbow (20 Bolts)
    [X] Arcane Focus
    [X] Scholar's Pack
    [-] Leather Armor, Two Daggers (Default)
    -[X] Simple Weapon (Spear)
    [X] The Great Old One
    [X] Eldritch Blast
    [X] Mage Hand

    [X] 1- Comprehend Languages
    [X] 1- Expeditious Retreat
    [X] Arcana
    [-] History (Already Possess)
    [X] Investigation
    [-] Common. (Already Possess)
    [X] Primordial.
    [X] Elvish.
     
    1. Thyra's Visage: {OOC: Choose her appearance.}
    [ ] Thyra 1 {Default}
    [X] Thrya 2 {Ancestry, Elven}
    [ ] Thyra 3 {Cultural, Druid}
    [ ] Thyra 4 {Immigrant, Human Homeland}
    [ ] Thyra 5 {Immigrant, 'Dwarven' Community}
    [ ] Thyra 6 {Immigrant, Nomadic East}
    [ ] Thyra 7 {???}: Write-In

    2. Equipment: {OOC: Choose 1 from each Line.}
    [X] Light Crossbow (20 Bolts) or [ ] Simple Weapon (Any)
    [ ] Component Pouch or [X] Arcane Focus
    [ ] Scholar's Pack or [X] Dungeoneer's Pack
    [-] Leather Armor, Two Daggers (Default)
    -[X] Simple Weapon (Spear)

    3. Otherworldly Patron (Warlock): Pick 1
    [ ] The Archfey
    [X] The Celestial
    [ ] The Fiend
    [ ] The Great Old One

    4. Cantrips (Warlock): Pick 2
    [ ] Booming Blade
    [ ] Chill Touch
    [X] Eldritch Blast
    [X] Mage Hand
    [ ] Minor Illusion
    [ ] Poison Spray
    [ ] Predestination
    [ ] True Strike

    5. Spells (Warlock): Pick 2
    [ ] 1- Charm Person
    [X] 1- Comprehend Languages
    [ ] 1- Expeditious Retreat
    [X] 1- Hellish Rebruke
    [ ] 1- Illusary Script
    [ ] 1- Protection from Good and Evil
    [ ] 1- Unseen Servant

    6. Proficencies: Pick 2
    [X] Arcana
    [ ] Deception
    [-] History (Already Possess)
    [ ] Intimidation
    [X] Investigation
    [ ] Nature
    [ ] Religion

    7. Languages (Archaeologist): Pick 2
    [ ] Abyssal.
    [ ] Celestial.
    [-] Common. (Already Possess)
    [ ] Deep Speech.
    [ ] Draconic.
    [X] Dwarvish.
    [X] Elvish.
    [ ] Giant.
    [ ] Gnomish.
    [ ] Goblin.
    [ ] Halfling.
    [ ] Infernal.
    [ ] Orc.
    [ ] Primordial.
    [ ] Sylvan.
    [ ] Undercommon.
     
    iv. Finalization
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    • [X] Thrya 2 {Ancestry, Elven}
    [X] Light Crossbow (20 Bolts)
    [X] Arcane Focus
    [X] Scholar's Pack
    [-] Leather Armor, Two Daggers (Default)
    -[X] Simple Weapon (Spear)
    [X] The Great Old One
    [X] Eldritch Blast
    [X] Minor Illusion
    [X] 1- Comprehend Languages
    [X] 1- Expeditious Retreat
    [X] Arcana
    [-] History (Already Possess)
    [X] Investigation
    [-] Common. (Already Possess)
    [X] Primordial.
    [X] Elvish.

    [X] Response: "Ye of little faith! Have I ever let you down? Wait, I know what you're thinking, don't say it. That time doesn't count.... Have I ever let you down when it really mattered?"

    "Ye of little faith! Have I ever let you down? Wait, I know what you're thinking, don't say it. That time doesn't count.... Have I ever let you down when it really mattered?" Thyra rambles to Jarek.

    He glances over and says flatly, "Not when it mattered, no. But your sister still has yet forgiven me for your error."

    At the mention of her sister, Thyra–
    Reaction:
    [ ] –winces. {The relationship is loving.}
    [ ] –grimaces. {The relationship is distant.}
    [ ] –glowers. {The relationship is fractious.}
    [ ] –looks confused. "Who?" {No Sister.}

    Family History Subvote:
    -[ ] Write-In

    He smirks at her response and says "Can you do it or not Thyra?"

    "Of course I can!" Thyra cries, grabbing her Arcane Focus, a–
    [ ] Crystal
    [ ] Orb
    [ ] Rod
    [ ] Staff
    [ ] Wand

    –and attempts to preform some cursory examination of the artifact.
    History Check: {OOC: Whoops, fudged the roll by virtue of not being logged in; technical advantage.}
    rolls d20 = 14 (12 + 2)||rolls d20 = 15 (13 + 2)
    Investigation Check:
    rolls d20 = 10 (8 + 2)

    Silence reigns for a minutes as Thyra examines the artifact, attempting to find some signficance in its composition. While she can faintly recall something from her studies about the usage of bones as tools and the like in primitive young socities, Thyra is unable to fathom the kind of culture that would neccessitate the need of bone caltrops.

    A frustrated sigh escapes her, "I'm sorry, I just don't know."

    Jarek looks impassive, expressionless.

    "How soon do you have to depart?" Thyra asks, "Because I can at the very least ask around the department, and research this further if you'd like."

    Jarek sighs, "That's fine, thank you."

    Sometime later, after a lengthy discussion about how their respective families are doing, Jarek departs for the Pitt in the side of the tavern, apparently itching for a good fight.

    What do you do?
    [ ] Write-In

    A/N: At any point from here on out, you may indicate Ability Checks for Thyra to undertake at any point, even if there's no prompt for one.
    ex. Thyra & Stranger are in discussion. Do you want to make an Insight Check when you met them, or just after they gave you pertinent information? Is that merchant attempting to swindle you? What's the significance of the building we're in? and so on.​

    Additionally, if Thyra's character dialogue seems off to you, such as her saying something you believe that she wouldn't say, such as "The sky is green at noon." you may discuss amongst yourselves either a reasoning as to why she might have said something

    Vote ends Feb. 4th, 1200EST.
     
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    • Reaction:
    [ ] –winces. {The relationship is loving.}
    [ ] –grimaces. {The relationship is distant.}
    [ ] –glowers. {The relationship is fractious.}
    [X] –looks confused. "Who?" {No Sister.}

    Family History Subvote:
    -[X] Thyra's family has a very attractive maid who is almost family.

    Focus Form
    [ ] Crystal
    [ ] Orb
    [X] Rod
    [ ] Staff
    [ ] Wand

    What do you do?
    [X] Spend all night researching the artifact, trying to prove that she's not useless
     
    [X] –glowers. {The relationship is fractious.}
    -[X] Thyra's family has a number of recognized half siblings on both sides.
    [X] Crystal

    [X] Spend all night researching the artifact, trying to prove that she's not useless
     
    [X] –glowers. {The relationship is fractious.}
    -[X] Thyra's family has a number of recognized half siblings on both sides.
    [X] Crystal

    [X] Spend all night researching the artifact, trying to prove that she's not useless
     
    Reaction:
    [ ] –winces. {The relationship is loving.}
    [ ] –grimaces. {The relationship is distant.}
    [ ] –glowers. {The relationship is fractious.}
    [X] –looks confused. "Who?" {No Sister.}

    Family History Subvote:
    -[X] Thyra's family has a very attractive maid who is almost family.

    Focus Form
    [ ] Crystal
    [ ] Orb
    [X] Rod
    [ ] Staff
    [ ] Wand

    What do you do?
    [X] Spend all night researching the artifact, trying to prove that she's not useless
     
    1.1. Researching Bone
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    • {OOC: In the interest of fairness, do you guys want me to do Tiebreaker Rolls from here on out if it's even split? Or just cast a revote?}
    Reaction:
    1 [X] –glowers. {The relationship is fractious.}
    2 [X] –looks confused. "Who?" {No Sister.}
    Tiebreaker Roll: rolls d2 = 1 {OOC: This will not be rerolled if you choose Tiebreakers.}

    Family History Subvote:
    1 -[X] Thyra's family has a very attractive maid who is almost family.
    2 -[X] Thyra's family has a number of recognized half siblings on both sides.
    Tiebreaker Roll: rolls d2 = 1

    Focus Form
    1 [X] Crystal
    2 [X] Rod
    Tiebreaker Roll: rolls d2 = 2

    What do you do?
    [X] Spend all night researching the artifact, trying to prove that she's not useless

    Thyra leaves the Barrows, making her way to the–
    [ ] Everscribed Library (Secular)
    [ ] Tribunic Museum of Coalia (Religious)
    [ ] Markosæn University of Higher Learning (Government)

    –where she worked, in order to learn more about the artifact Jarek had given her. When she eventually arrives, she makes a beeline for the books with the intent to study.
    Investigation Check:
    rolls d20+2 = 9

    As the hours slip by Thyra grows more and more frustrated, as she is unable to locate the necessary knowledge within the confines of osteology (the study of bones), as none of it is directly relevant to her search. {OOC: You get advantage on your next Medicine Check.}

    Attempting to broaden her search, she finds–
    History Check:
    rolls d20+2 = 15

    –within the history section, that the reason these caltrops are made of bone, is that as a relatively "inexpensive" material, the Elves have long used the bones of their fallen enemies against them and their warmounts.

    Thrya pauses for a moment, and continues reading.

    Ah, as the Orcs tend to live much further into the colder regions where horses tend not to dwell, their warmounts of choice are often various Dire Creatures and Wargs which possess relatively soft pads instead of hooves, Mountain Orcs on the other hand…

    And so the hours go on, and on researching this material until long past the sun's return and into noon.

    What Now?
    [ ] Find Jarek and give him the good news?
    [ ] Write-In
     
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    • Thyra leaves the Barrows, making her way to the–
    [X] Everscribed Library (Secular)
    [ ] Tribunic Museum of Coalia (Religious)
    [ ] Markosæn University of Higher Learning (Government)

    What Now?
    [ ] Find Jarek and give him the good news?
    [X] Find Jarek and demand to know why he thought (not-sister) was her sister... and hint that she might have a solution... if he's nice to her.
    ​
     
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