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Xira Hezmek
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Appearance
Shaped by Knowledge
Above all else, Xira venerates knowledge, secrets and the dreams they bring. It is why he does what he does and insures his customer's privacy.
Standing at the average height of 5 foot and 11 inches, he has a peculiar olive, tanned skin more common to the desert rather than his home in Syliras. He also has deep blue eyes common to the folk of the inner sea and dark hair that might be common to those from the land of ice. Of course his hair is merely black and does not shimmer like the lights of the north. He weighs a modest 160 lbs and is averagely built; neither overly muscular, thin or portly. His face is well proportioned and perhaps could be considered handsome to some. In the winter he often has a well maintained goatee and in the summer he keeps his hair short and facial hair shaven due to the heat.
Xira enjoys fine, elegant clothes and would wear them if he had the money to do so. Otherwise he keeps his appearance neat and clean, even when travel-stained and weary. He has a habit of wearing hats, for the practicality and for the sense of style they bring.
Xira enjoys fine, elegant clothes and would wear them if he had the money to do so. Otherwise he keeps his appearance neat and clean, even when travel-stained and weary. He has a habit of wearing hats, for the practicality and for the sense of style they bring.
Vital Statistics
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11 / 180 CM
Weight:160 lbs/ 72 KG
Age: 24
Birthdate: 57, Summer 490 AV
Birthplace: Syliras
Profession: Courier
Home: The Sanctuary, Riverfall
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11 / 180 CM
Weight:160 lbs/ 72 KG
Age: 24
Birthdate: 57, Summer 490 AV
Birthplace: Syliras
Profession: Courier
Home: The Sanctuary, Riverfall
Concept
Xira is generally a positive, upbeat fellow. Almost desperately so. It takes a lot to get him down and crack open his optimistic shell and get into the deep emotional issues that all who call themselves human contend with. To an Azenth, he would be a bright beacon of emotional turmoil. He maintains a strong internal discipline; this is something that was always a natural inclination to him, but has since been augmented by his introduction to magic.
If his upbringing had been of the more scholarly tener he would have been a scribe, a priest or a wizard. He values knowledge and secrets enjoys the chance to exercise his mind with innovation and change. As it happened, he did not stray far, but was indoctrinated with the overly formal styles of Sylirian upper class culture instead. He is somewhat morally neutral, not taking to heart the religious teachings of his youth. He believes in a moral relativism which makes it easy to work with, show respect for and gain/give trust to anyone regardless of background. Be it Sunberthian, Ravokian, knight or myrian, he will harbor only surface prejudices from his upbringing. This does mean that he is susceptible to the soul's inner darkness, given the right influence.
In terms of religious he is largely ignorant of most gods. The more famous gods he obviously know about: Syna, Leth, Akajia, Ivak, Rhysol, Caiyha, Dira, Cheva, the gods of seasons, rain and crops. As well those that are largely worshipped in Syliras: Yahal, Tyveth, Laviku, Eyris.
Xira currently worships the wounded god Aquiras, god of Travel though he isn't completely aware of him being wounded. Nysel, God of dreams, and Eyris the goddess of wisdom.
The rest are a mystery to him!
If his upbringing had been of the more scholarly tener he would have been a scribe, a priest or a wizard. He values knowledge and secrets enjoys the chance to exercise his mind with innovation and change. As it happened, he did not stray far, but was indoctrinated with the overly formal styles of Sylirian upper class culture instead. He is somewhat morally neutral, not taking to heart the religious teachings of his youth. He believes in a moral relativism which makes it easy to work with, show respect for and gain/give trust to anyone regardless of background. Be it Sunberthian, Ravokian, knight or myrian, he will harbor only surface prejudices from his upbringing. This does mean that he is susceptible to the soul's inner darkness, given the right influence.
In terms of religious he is largely ignorant of most gods. The more famous gods he obviously know about: Syna, Leth, Akajia, Ivak, Rhysol, Caiyha, Dira, Cheva, the gods of seasons, rain and crops. As well those that are largely worshipped in Syliras: Yahal, Tyveth, Laviku, Eyris.
Xira currently worships the wounded god Aquiras, god of Travel though he isn't completely aware of him being wounded. Nysel, God of dreams, and Eyris the goddess of wisdom.
The rest are a mystery to him!
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History
At creation
Xira started his life on the road to Syliras. Born on the long trip, but he was left in the care of another woman when his mother died. When the harrowing journey was over the child had no next of kin to go to so he lived with his the woman who would become his adopted mother until she died of lung fever one winter before his 16th birthday.
An exiled Drykas took him under his wing when he was 14 and showed him how to ride a horse. With his mother's permission he was allowed to follow the Drykas around while the horseman plied his chosen trade: Couriering. While Xira never went on the intercity trips, he did learn a lot from the older man. He learned a tiny bit of pavi, nothing passable, and how to survive out in the wild. Which Xira used to to prove that he could. The horseman let the child take some packages and letters to people while in the city.
After his mother died he stayed with his mentor for a time. However, the Drykas got itchy feet and picked up everything he owned and went away. He was never seen again. With only his skills in delivering things, Xira used them to support himself as best he can in the city.
The story thus far...
Discovering one's passion
Growing up Xira was a child of flighty fancy. Eager to get him into a trade and be useful to the cause of Syliras, Xira's mother first attempted to get him into an apprenticeship for an Architect. From which he learned much about the craft and trade of wood and masonry. But soon the youth grew tired of the man's mannerisms and insisted on trying something else. Since the Ironworks could always use a new, skilled hand, the Isur there saw a chance to mold a youngling into a tool to create new works. Such that when Xira's mother approached him, the Isur agreed and began teaching the youth right away.
This time it wasn't the man who made him leave, but the constant and monotonous work. Seeking something altogether different he went on to learn from a glassworker, a jewler and then he apprenticed under an apothecary. The young man could not seem to find something that he truly desired, even working under a gadgeteer was no enough, despite the mechanical wonders he helped shape. His was to travel to far and exotic places and learn new things, have grandiose adventures like in the stories he read.
That was when he met Temur the drykas courier.
Adventures in Riverfall Winter 513 -Summer 514
It began with a summons in a tavern. A courier from afar had gone ill, but he still required his package to be sent. He was nearly half way, after all. The destination was Riverfall and he could not deny that he had yearned to leave the city but lackd the excuse necessary to push himself on. So he agreed and took on the mission. Interestingly the package itself was a sapling of a Vian tree, one of those magical things from beyond the outer sea. Luckily the voyage was uneventful and the tree thrived under the courier's ministrations. Upon arrival Xira struck out to find the mysterious Kavala whom the Vian sapling was destined. The person in question was a beautiful konti, though at the time she was thin and gaunt do to extraordinary circumstances, whom he became quick friends with. He learned of a past life from her and she taught him the secrets of Reimancy. He met her friends such as an Ethefal named Caelum and her family. Despite himself, he had found a home despite his restless nature.
Settling into the city of water Summer 514 - Present
Lives long past
- Graded