Physical Information * Race: Human, Benshira * Birthdate/Age: Spring Day 20, 479 AV; 31 * Gender: Male * Height: 6' * Weight: 210 lbs * Hair Color: Dark Brown * Eye Color: Bright Blue-Green * Skintone: Sun-tanned Brown Physical Description Abashai's six-foot frame is muscular and lean. His skin is tanned to a warm tone. His hair is dark brown, often appearing highlighted in red in the sun, always unruly and hanging loose past his shoulders to end in loose curls. He keeps a closely trimmed beard, framing a face lightened by piercing bright blue-green eyes that can at times appear either color or both. He is not unnattractive, though the wear of sun and sand gives his face the appearance of an older man. Etched on his forehead and cheeks are tattoos of ancient Shiber symbols. On his palms are the first Shiber letters in the word Yahal. These appear to be regular tattoos as well, but are actually a gnosis mark from Yahal. On the left side of his neck, below his ear, is the Chevas mark he shares with Nya Winters. It consists of two forms entwined, one vaguely feline, the other vaguely like a sword that twists into an oud. Abashai wears a dark brown outer garment resembling a long coat that is held closed by a wide belt, thrust through this belt is a khopesh sword in a worn leather scabbard, and usually a dagger. Loose brown trousers and worn leather riding boots complete his usual wardrobe. Character Concept Abashai is a man who has made a journey, both physically and spiritually, to find meaning and purpose. Quick with a laugh, he can be charming and charismatic, but can swing to bouts of melancholy and deep introspection and even righteous violence. He is typically cautious, controlled and rational, unless provoked to more instinctual reactions. Abashai guards his heart and his past closely, only revealing them to those closest to him. He is fiercely loyal to Yahal and his mate Nya Winters. Abashai could be described as chivalrous and diplomatic when dealing with others, unless they threaten him, or his friends and family. Then his mild demeanor can give way to dangerous anger. As one marked by the God of faithfulness and purity, Abashai places great value on loyalty and honesty. His adherance to these virtues goes beyond merely society's laws, and where civil rules contradict his higher values, his mind is that those laws can be bent. Far from self righteous, Abashai realizes his own failures with deep guilt and shame. Pre-Game Character History Abashai was born into the Tents of Eliab of the Sons of Havid. His father was eldest of four brothers, two traveled among his Tents and a third dwelt in Yahebah. The youngest of three and the first son, Abashai was a true blessing, being born to his mother Jaela when both she and her husband were quite old. Abashai was a strong infant and thrived in Eliab's tent. However, when Abashai reached the age of six, tragedy struck. While his father tended to the flock, his mother brought fresh fig cakes to him. A sudden and severe sandstorm blew in. In the unexpected blast of blinding, choking sand, the couple lost their way, and were unable to find shelter ... both were virtually consumed by the storm. It was determined that Eliab's two brothers would each take in one of the orphaned daughters. Neither uncle was compelled to adopt the rambunctious Abashai, adopting the boy would decrease the inheritance they could leave to their own sons. It was decided Abashai would be sent to their brother in Yahebah, Joashel, whose chronic illness prevented him from living among the Tents in the desert. When a Rapa arrived at the Tents, the priest agreed to take Abashai upon his next journey to Yahebah. Joashel and his wife Sarela welcomed Abashai into their home and their son Omri became as a brother to the young boy. When the boys came of age, Joashel managed to gain them admission to the Seat of the Sons school. Abashai, who grew agile and strong, studied the art of warfare in the school of Havid, while Omri, intelligent and perceptive, studied history in the school of Jeroab. Abashai matured into a handsome teen, displaying great potential with both the bladed weapons of war and stringed instruments. He was chosen to train in the use of the Eypharian short bow, a rare weapon in the Benshiran forces. He faithfully worshipped Yahal, relishing in the precious Penita scrolls that once belonged to his father. At the age of seventeen, in a moment of poor judgment, Abashai succumbed to temptation when seduced by the wife of a merchant who provided baked goods to the school. The two were caught in the act and charged with adultery, a serious crimeamong Benshirans and punishable by the harsh penalties. At the next High Masha, Abashai was given the traditional sentence for fornication and adultery, blackening of the palms. Black tattooed hands were a permanent symbol of an adulterer's impurity and shame. Devastated and horrified, Abashai sank to his knees. Then he heard the voice of his cousin, Omri. "I will be Abashai's Kiban." Sarela wailed mournfully and Joashel tore his robes in despair as their son volunteered to take Abashai's punishment. Abashai cried for Omri to stop, but Omri only gave him a loving glance and then allowed the yahalmen to take him away. Wracked with guilt, shame and confusion, Abashai gathered together a handful of supplies, a sword and bow, and his father's penita scrolls. He managed to steal a horse from the stables and fled Yahebah into the desert night. The next few years were ones of physical hardship, emotional torment and spiritual deadness. He could find no place in other's Tents. Shame prevented him from facing his uncles, both in Yahebah and his family's tents. Feeling infinitely alone and worthless, Abashai wandered dejected. He turned his back on the worship of Yahal. Abashai learned to live on the hospitality of the nomadic Benshira, never staying long or wearing out his welcome. When asked about his Tent, he would simply say that he was orphaned and quickly changed the subject. Abashai became a courier and informer of sorts, delivering messages and news between Tents. A generous Rapa gave him a small stringed instrument called an ould, and Abasahi entertained his hosts with simple tunes. With the bow he was able to kill wild beasts, the meat and hides he could trade with both Benshira and Chaktawe. His appearance when danger threatened, astride his desertbred mount brandishing his khopesh and deadly bow, earned him hero status among some Tents. Eventually it didn't matter that he didn't belong to a Tent, and he simply went by the name Abashai of the Sons of Havid. The arrival of Abashai at the gathering of Tents became a welcome sight and a sign of blessing from Yahal. However, Abashai could never shake the guilt and loneliness he so carefully concealed from others. One afternoon his life would change again. This event too began with a harsh, sudden sandstorm. Caught in the open, Abashai led his mount to the only shelter, a small rock outcropping. The only safety was in a narrow crevice, which Abashai was able to squeeze into face-first, leaving his back exposed. He held the reins of his horse, but in the fury of the storm, the beast panicked, pulled free and fled. After the sand settled, he found only the worn leather tube that still held his father's Penita scrolls. Though he searched for most of the day, he found no trace of his horse or his belongings. He had lost everything...his mount, his weapons, his ould, everything but the scrolls. As evening neared and the sun began to sink behind the dunes, Abashai met a traveling Rapa. The elderly priest listened to Abashai's tale as they walked. With a wise and knowing smile, the elder spoke. "It seems Yahal has given you an opportunity." Abasahi did not see his situation as an opportunity in any way. "You have tried to find your peace by trusting in yourself. You cannot find true peace in any man. You must trust in Yahal. While you have lost all that made you who you are, you have been given the occasion to place yourself in the hands of the Holy One." The two found a gathering of tents to take them in for the night. The generous nomads offered Abashai another horse, some food, water and supplies. The old priest gave him a small leather pouch filled with mizas. When Abashai asked why, the old man replied with a twinkle in his eye, "You'll need it where you are going." Abahsai then realized that to truly put his trust in Yahal, he would have to leave the lands of the Benshira. Only outside of the care of the tents of the Benshira would he have to truly rely on Yahal. Abashai began his journey with only a direction, north. |
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Abashai
by Abashai on August 28th, 2009, 3:23 pm
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Re: Abashai
by Abashai on August 28th, 2009, 3:36 pm
Skills -Weapons- Khopesh 40/100 -Play Musical Instrument-Oud 32/100 -Weapons- Shortbow 20/100 -Reimancy (primary Element- Earth) 9/100 -Wilderness Survival 8/100 -Riding 5/100 -Hunting 5/100 -Storytelling 4/100 -Interrogation 5/100 -Hand to Hand Combat - Ry'Vata 3/100 -Dancing 3/100 -Wrestling 3/100 -Weapons- Longsword: 2/100 -Weapon -Dagger 2/100 -Investigation 2/100 -Weapons- Mace: 1/100 -Intimidation 1/100 -Communication 1/100 -Strategy 1/100 -Observation 1/100 -Brawling 1/100 -Seduction 1/100 Lore -Yahal -Kelvic Psychology -Kelvic Bonding -Kelvics In Heat -Impregnating a Kelvic -Chaktawe -Military Tactics (Eyktol Cultures) -Benshiran Musical Instruments -the Areesa Tallshade Memorial Keep -Kiphos Shaik -Fighting with Cosmarul -Lormar Tower -Kite Flying -Architecture and Construction of Sand Castles -Fighting Style of the Diverse -Existence of Jamoura -Exits from the Great Bazaar -Basic Fighting Against a Duel Wielder -Standing Your Ground -Animalistic Mating -Optimum fighting distance for a Khopesh -Breaking Someone's Ribs -Adapting Tactics During Battle -killing one's beloved -Dira [partial] -Being Yahal's hand -Past life as Ardrem -Tallshade Keep -Origins of the Khopesh -The advantages of a Khopesh over other weapons -The disadvantages of a khopesh over other weapons -Being told what your weapon in life will be rather than picking it -Tension between races -The importance of sleeping separately -Protecting a woman's honor -Being honest -The advantages and disadvantages of using a spear -The need for confidence in battle -Channeling aggression for battle Languages Shiber- fluent Common - basic Tawna - poor Gnosis Mark of Yahal - 1 |
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Re: Abashai
by Abashai on August 28th, 2009, 3:42 pm
Equipment and Possessions 1 Set of Clothing ( sleeveless tunic, long outer coat, trousers, riding boots, headwear, belt and weapon harness) • 1 Waterskin • 1 Backpack which contains: o 1 Set of Toiletries (comb, brush, soap) o Food for a week o 1 eating knife • 1 large tent (4 person) • large tarp • 100 ft of rope • flint & steel • 2 torches, 1 lantern • bedroll & blanket • 1 pound of tea leaves • a Eyktolian Desertbred mare “Sus” • a full set of tack, and a large set of saddlebags • Penita Scrolls /leather case (Heirloom) Summer 507 AV • Khopesh • Short Bow • 38 Arrows/quiver • Oud (a stringed instrument) Summer 509 AV • Boot Dagger (with hand stamped leather scabbard - gift from Nya) Fall 509 AV • light crossbow with a pouch of 10 bolts (spoils) •tulwar (spoils) •short-sword (spoils) •two daggers (spoils) •2 hand-axes balanced for throwing (spoils) •2 whetstones (spoils) •1 horse blanket (spoils) •field healers kit (spoils) •four 1 ounce vials of black ink and two quills (spoils) •ten sheets of parchment (spoils) •kneeling-bar covered in black silk (spoils-suspected magic) •1 vial of kelvic poisonous goo (spoils) Posion Detail :
When injected into a Kelvic, causes constant shifting, effectively wearing the down the victim
Winter 509 AV •composite short bow (100gm) Spring 510 AV •Chainmail shirt(100gm) Magic Items •Cosmarul-Glass Studded Mace (spoils) Mace Detail :
The glass shards are sharp and will break off on contact with flesh; remaining strong as steel when hitting anything else. The head of the mace will regrow the shards after shedding them in combat.
Longsword Detail :
The blade is very cold to the touch; much like ice. In warm temperatures, the blade gives off trails of mist. It is surrounded by a very cold, elemental aura of ice. The blade will never break and can dowse non-magical, non-divine flames when thrust into the heart of the fire.
Suvai Detail :
Mysterious suvai lent to Abashai and Nya by the Konti Matilda. Was used to destroy the Relic of the same name. Originally white, it turned black after the Relic was slain.
Statuette Detail :
Statuette cannot be separated from Abashai, even if disposed of, will reappear on his person (pocket, pouch...)
Rock Detail :
When the word "dance" is spoken, the rock suddenly grows hot and there is a spark of flame that turns into a small, humanoid-shaped figure of flame that dances about a half-inch from the top of the rock. The figure performs a repetitive dance that goes from calm and smooth to fast and erratic.
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Re: Abashai
by Abashai on August 28th, 2009, 3:50 pm
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Re: Abashai
by Abashai on September 1st, 2009, 3:27 pm
General Information :
1. What is your Name?
Abashai of the Sons of Havid 2. Do you go by a nickname or pet name? Mother called me Aba. Ihave also called me Bashai and Shai 3. How old are you? 31 4. What is your height? 6' 5. What is your weight? 210lbs Aesthetics :
1. Describe yourself as you see yourself.
My answer to this question has changed significantly since first posed to me a year ago. My self-perception has evolved, and the more time has past, the smaller I feel and the larger the universe becomes. I am a servant. Once I stopped serving myself, I learned to serve a god. Then I learned to serve a mate. Now, I find that, in reality, I am a pawn. I have been for more than this lifetime. I am a pawn of the gods, charged to assist Nya Winters to complete a task for Zulrav she has sought to complete over multiple lifetimes. Some may chafe at that idea, but I embrace it. I know I have been equipped to fulfill this role and I guess I have always known I was born to serve. 2. Describe yourself as others typically see you. I have a unique perspective on how someone sees me. My supernatural relationship with Nya allows me to see myself through her eyes, to know what she thinks of me. It is humbling and sometimes unnerving. According to her, I am admired for my intelligence, am attractive and masculine. My over analysis of situations can be frustrating, as is my tendency to stick to my Benshiran values. I am brave, but sometimes foolishly so. People see me as even tempered. 3. What is your favorite body feature? My two favorite features were both given to me by the gods. My gnosis mark from Yahal, and my Chevas mark received when I took Nya Winters as my mate. 4. How physically fit are you? I am well built and healthy. I have been pretty much nomadic most of my adult life, requiring that I be fit. 5. How do you typically dress and what is your style? I adopted my style out of need for functionality as a desert wanderer. I prefer a short, sleeveless earth tone tunic to the long ones my people wear. I wear loose trousers, which are easier when riding. I wear the long outer coat of my people, but not in their bright colors, mine are dark brown or black and heavier to ward of the cold of the Northern winters. Instead of sandals I have adopted riding boots, again, easier for travel. I like my clothes loose, it gives me more freedom of movement when fighting. I like leather belts, and wear a wide one to hold my outer coat closed. I also have leather straps to carry my sword and bow. I do not wear or even own any jewelry. My hair is usually kept long and loose, combed only with my fingers. Family :
1. Who are your parents and what are they like?
My parents died in a sandstorm when I was six. They were simple Benshiran shepherds and faithful followers of Yahal. 2. Do you have any brothers or sisters? Two sisters, Beka and Rhacha. Each was taken into the tents of an uncle's family when our parents passed. 3. What is your extended family like? I have three uncles, including Joahsel, who, with his wife, raised me from the ages of six to around seventeen. Many cousins. I haven't seen them much in the past twelve years. 4. Do you consider close friends as important or more/less important than family? As a Benshira, I believe family is most important. However, I am far from my family (in many ways). I have started a new family with my bondmate. 5. Do you treat animals like family? My horse, Sus, has been like family. I guess you could say, in a way, I married an animal! Location :
1. Where were you born?
Somewhere in the desert of southeastern Eyktol. 2. Where do you live now? Though we have a home cave in the Bronze Wood, Ny and I travel most of the time. 3. If you could live anywhere in Mizahar where would that be? Since I have only begun to discover the diverse beauty of Mizahar, I hesitate to choose that place yet! 4. Do you have a favorite place to vacation or spend leisure time? I have become enamored with the great forests. They are so much different than what I have known. Each season brings its own beauty to the woods. 5. Where do you fear to be? There are places in Mizahar, like Eloab, that are dark and sinister, I have no desire to see them. Traits :
1. Do you have any physical weaknesses (disease, scars, and missing limbs?)
Not as such. I have a few notable scars. Four long ones on my upper left arm from claws, and a short one in my chest and my back from a crossbow bolt. Several small ones from minor skirmishes and my bondmate. 2. Are you right handed or left handed? Right. 3. What languages do you speak? What do you sound like? Do you have an accent? My native language is Shiber, but I have learned the Common. I know a few phrases of the Chaktawe. I have been told I have a soothing speaking voice, but not a good singing voice. I do have a thick accent. 4. Do you have any odd mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?. My manner of speech can be a bit formal until I become comfortable with someone. As I mentioned, my Common is thickly accented. 5. Do you have (or want to get) any tattoos or piercing? Why do you have them (or will get them)? I'm pretty marked up. I have symbols tattooed on my forehead and cheeks, shiber characters that glorify Yahal. I have one on the oustside each wrist resembling a thick line with three spikes pointing down my hands. In ancient times the Benshira freed from Eypharian slavery got them as a symbol of their bonds being broken. Then there are the gnosis marks on my palms and the Chevas mark on my neck. Occupations :
1. What is your occupation?
Hmmm. I have no permanent job. Nya and I hunt and trade furs, but we mostly live off of spoils we took from an Ebonstryfe party in the Cobalt Mountains. 2. Do you like/dislike your work? Why? Work is good for the body and soul. 3. If you could be anything you wanted to, what would you be? My aspirations are to simply be a faithful to my God and my mate, and to fulfill our purpose. 4. What occupation do you admire the most? Why? Rapa, the Benshiran priests. Though I have no desire to become a priest of Yahal, many of these wise teachers have positively influenced my life. 5. What occupation do you least like? Why? Thief. Dishonorable and cowardly. Childhood :
1. What sort of child were you?
Typical active (sometimes overactive) child. 2. What is your favorite memory from childhood? Evening mashas in Yahebah. 3. What is your worst memory from childhood? I don't remeber well the day my parents were died, I'm sure if I did , it would be the worst. the worst I actually remember was the masha in Yahebah where I was sentenced to receive punishment for committing adultery. My cousin stood in my place, and took the punishment upon himself. The anquish, shame and guilt of that memory haunts me still. 4. What sort of relationship did you have with your parent? All I remember is being loved. 5. Who was your most influential rolemodel? My uncle Joashel and the Rapa teachers at the Seat of the Sons in Yahebah. Education :
1. What sort of education do you have?
I received a rather affluent education at the Seat of the Sons school in Yahebah, with basic studies and a specialty in martial studies and music. 2. Do you like/dislike learning? I very much like to learn. 3. Where or how did you learn most of your skills/abilities? My skills in weapons and music I learned formally at the Seat of the Sons. Learning to ride came from years in the desert. I began to learn Ry'vata in Syliras, as well as reimancy. 4. How do you learn best? By doing. Show me then let me try. 5. What are your educational goals for the future? I want to learn as much as I can about Mizahar and its people. I also want to understand more about Kelvics specifically. Relationships :
1. Do you form close bonds with people? Why? Why not?
No, not since I was a teen. Traveling and struggling to come to grips with my past (and my undetermined future) left little room for relationships. Since moving north, Nya has helped me to open to others. 2. Do you trust people easily? If not, why not? I want to trust people, but most must earn my trust. The nature of the kind of life we lead requires us to be cautious. 3. Do you consider yourself straight, gay, bi, or something else? Straight. 4. Have you ever been kissed? If so, describe the first time. There was this girl who was also a student at the Seat of the Sons. We were twelve and it was awkward. There were a few after her, and I got better. As an adult, the only woman I have kissed is my mate. 5. Have you ever had sex? If so, describe the first time. Throughout my teenage years, my faith and fear of breaking the strict laws regarding sex kept me from that temptation. However, I allowed an attractive, older, woman to lead me to compromise my beliefs. I had remained celibate until I made Nya my mate. Drugs and Alcohol :
1. Have you ever been drunk? If so, describe your first time.
Once, I did not like the feeling and never drank in excess again. 2. Do you like to drink on a regular basis? No 3. What sort of alcohol do you prefer? na 4. Have you ever tried drugs (mood altering substances)? If so, which kinds and what did you think of them? No 5. What do you think of drugs and alcohol? Be specific. Substances that alter your perception and ability to make good judgement leave one at a significant disadvantage. I'd rather not find myself in a dangerous situation with such a disadvantage. Likes and Dislikes :
1. What are your hobbies?
Playing music and honing my archery and combat skills. Reading Penita scrolls. Eating. Spending time with Nya doing nothing in particular. 2. Do you like to read? Yes, I have several Penita scrolls that belonged to my father. They contain encouraging stories of Yahal. 3. What annoys you more than anything else? buzzing insects, sychophants, bullies, attempts made by promiscuous women to seduce me, overbearing people. People threatening my mate. 4. What do you find the most relaxing activity to do? Playing music, having my hair washed by my mate, cuddling by a fire, practice rituals with my weapons. 5. What kinds of things embarrass you? Why? Nya has broken me of a lot of things that would have embarrassed me in the past. Favorites :
1. What is your favorite color or colors?
I prefer earth tones and black. 2. What is your favorite time of day? Sunset 3. What is the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen? I can't choose just one. Sunset over just about any kind of landscape. A beautiful woman who doesn't know she is beautiful (like my Nya). A wild horse at full gallop. The smile of someone who loves you. All these move me. 4. What do you like to eat? What do you hate to eat? I like to eat. Period. I have delighted in the divers cuisine of Mihazar's cultures. Meats, fruit, vegetables, breads, fungus, whatever, bring it on. Except pawpaws, they are too mushy and tart. My favorite snacks are dates and goat jerky. 5. What is your favorite type of weather? Does any kind scare you? Sunny days. I love the clear blue sky and dazzling light that brings out all the colors of the landscape. I also allow myself to indulge in the occasional somber thunderstorm, it resonates with sad things in my soul.. I fear sandstorms. Outlook :
1. Are you optimistic or pessimistic?
I am an optimist with a pessimistic inner voice that I am struggling to silence. 2. What are your religious views? I worship Yahal as god of the Benshiran. I had turned away for a while, but I have returned to worhsip him. One of the main purposes in my wandering is to learn to put faith and trust in him, and not in myself. Our lives have been entwined with gods, having encountered Rhysol, Zulrav, Yahal and Dira. I do not boast of it, for the most part they were very traumatic experiences, if anything, they were humbling. I have learned to respect those deities as well. 3. Would you be able to kill? You mean kill another person? Yes In fact I have on several occasions. I do not look for occasion to kill, though I admit I experience a certain thrill in battle. I will not hesitate to use deadly force in defense of myself or others. 4. What are your views on sex? Again, my life with Nya has altered even my perspective on intimacy. I have always seen sex as a gift. Aside from an ill-fated one-time tryst with an older woman when I was a teen, Nya is the only woman I have been with. One must remember a kelvic is an animal in nature. That brings a very....exciting aspect to making love. And then there is mating. A Kelvic's mating cycle is triggered by hormones and not emotion. But it is the only way to bear children. The process is rough, violent and dangerous, but in the end it is maybe even more bonding than human-style sex. 5. What, in your opinion, makes a successful life? I think I have a fairly clear answer on that, to fufill the role teh gods have given me. . Actions :
1. What is the worst and best thing you’ve ever done? I cannot say that anything I have done is bad. Oh, I have done very bad things, things I had regretted. But if I had not made those choices, I would not have ended up where I am now, able to do the best thing I've ever done, commit myself to a mate and a quest. Both have given purpose and meaning to my life.
2. What is your greatest regret? That I have not returned to reconcile with my family. 3. What is your best/worst memory? The best memory Is the night Nya and I exchanged vows. The worst will always be the memory of having to kill her. 4. If you could change one thing about your past, what would it be and why? I don't know if I should consider answering. All that has happened in the past has made my life today what it is. 5. What are you the most proud of doing in your life? Emotions :
1. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings with others?
Oh my, I keep those thoughts and feelings locked up pretty tight. But I cannot keep them from Nya. 2. Do you have any biases or prejudices? There are so many different races of people in Mizahar, I really appreciate the diversity. However, there are some I have heard about from whom I would decline a dinner invitation. But that is mostly from a sense of self-preservation. Some would say I hold the Benshira in higher regard than they deserve. 3. What makes you happy? The affection of my mate. Knowing I have done good to others. A good song. a beautiful scene. Food. 4. Who or what, if anything, would you die for? Yahal, my mate, The Benshira, children, the defenseless. 5. What makes you angry? Anyone and anything that threatens my mate or my friends. Endangering innocents. Relationships :
1. In general, how do you treat others?
I want to treat everyone with respect and consideration. To be honest, the way I treat others is really a reflection of how I am treated by them. 2. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? The most important mortal person in my life is my mate Nya. Without her I am not complete. But I have given my life to Yahal and the gods, so their will is important. 3. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? The wise priest who had the nerve to finally tell me what I needed to hear. 4. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If not, describe an ideal lover. Nya Winters. Our relationship has bounded beyond bondmates and spouses to something that escapes definition. 5. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why I would say Nya, though I had killed her once at the command of my god, and I would expect she would do no less if she were in the same position.[I also know her love and Kelvic instinct would compel her to protect me./spoiler] [spoiler=Group Situations]1. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? I avoid conflict, except in the defense of others or my faith. 2. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? As the situation warrants. 3. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? I am not particularly social and prefer smaller group settings. 4. Do you care what others think of you? I once did. There are now much bigger things in my life to be concerned about. 5. What do you think of others, in general? I am willing to give just about anyone a chance. Self Image :
1. What is your greatest strength as a person?
I have no problem admitting I have faults. Seriously though, I think the virtues of my people that I learned as a child have given me a good foundation as an adult. They have been tempered by the wisdom I have gleaned from my mate, and the resolution I draw from my faith. 2. What is your greatest weakness? My love for Nya is both a great strength and a potential weakness. I also have an inability to forgive myself. 3. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? 4. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Introverted. My extroversion helps me deal with it. 5. Are you generally organized or messy? organized. Beliefs :
1. What God or Goddess do you find most appealing, if any?
I am marked by Yahal and am his follower. After meeting Dira, I find a morbid interest in her that may derive from my service to her in a former life. 2. Which God or Goddess do you fear, if any? All of them. I have seen how they manipulate, I have seen their power, stood in their presence and have looked some of them in the eyes. That is scary. 3. Do you have any Gnosis Marks? If so, how did you receive them? I have one mark from Yahal. I killed two tsanas to help a man who had lost his family recover his wife's remains. I was given the mark for my faithfulness. 4. What lengths would you go to to please your deity? I have stabbed my pregnant wife to death at the command of a god, I can't think of anything more demanding than that. 5. Where do you draw the line at pleasing your deity? What is too much? Like I said, after you are kill your beloved for a god, what is too much?. Life & Death :
1. What do you absolutely live for?
My God and my mate. 2. What is the best part of life? Experience. Experience new people, new lands, new ideas. 3. What is the best part of death? It only happens once. 4. If you could choose, how would you want to die? Doing something noble. 5. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? |
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Re: Abashai
by Abashai on March 9th, 2010, 4:59 pm
Nya Winters Age: 3 Relationship: Bondmate, Wife, Friend, Quest Partner No mortal on the face of Mizahar has brought more change into my life than Nya Winters. She has breached my walls, breathed life into my dead soul and opened my eyes to a larger world. At once child-like, wizened and fierce, everyday I wake up next to her is a day filled with adventure and the unexpected. I have never known someone with her passion for life and purpose. I cannot help but be ignited by it, to stand in awe of her vibrancy. To me, whether as the lovely woman, or the majestic forest cat, she embodies natural beauty. I cannot hide anything from her when I look into her eyes. She holds me accountable, stretches me to my limits, and I am a far better man for it. It turns out, Fate has bound us together far beyond our ability to understand. We have been marked by gods and serve the divine as their instruments in a quest that has spanned lifetimes, lifetimes we have lived together. There may be no other two souls in history that are bound together as intimately as Nya and I. It reached beyond a simple kelvic bond, beyond shared res, beyond a quest laid upon us over lives past, beyond even true love. Nya and I share my very essence. She lives because part of my very living soul was given to her. I could never be closer to anyone. I literally cannot live without her. I cannot fathom loving any mortal more than I do Nya. My Javeya. |
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Abashai - Faithful Iron
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