Zaniss Coilbone

[Zaniss Coilbone]

Zaniss Coilbone Basic Information Race: Nuit Birthday & Age : circa 016 BV, 527 Years Gender: None Languages Common: Fluent Fratava: Basic All Others: Poor Physical Description As is typical of all Nuit, Zaniss' physique is dependent upon the creature he currently inhabits; although he seems particularly fond of the Svefra and Ethaefel for personal reasons. Because the Inuit inevitably drains its host vessel of matter over time, Zaniss changes bodies on a minimum yearly basis. Rumors abound that he, and other select Nuit, have a form all their own but this knowledge has been lost for eons. Former texts described the form as entirely alien: void of gender, coloration and detailed facial features other than a fixed gaping maw. Character Concept Zaniss, like other Nuit, is commonly considered an oddity among the other races of Mizahar. Those select few who have known his true identity throughout the years have labeled him a wanderer - able to fit in and out of civilization and culture as he deems necessary. It's likely that Zaniss has actually lost any semblance of personal identity due to an innumerable number of possessions; consequently, Zaniss usually resorts to assuming the identity of whomever (or whatever) he chooses to possess. This process requires the Inuit to gather intelligence on his host prior to possession. Stalking and, if necessary, murdering a potential host is not beyond the realm of possibility although Zaniss does hold true to a deep-seeded respect for the gift of life. Thus, murder is always a last resort. Character History Zaniss was born in the former nation of Suva although this information has been all but lost on his personal memory for lack of care rather than forgetfulness. He has born witness to many of the monumental changes to the physical and cultural aspects of Mizahar and would be a prize for any historian or scholar of ancient lore. Having perfected the art of self-preservation, Zaniss spends his leisure hours in pursuit of knowledge and, those closest to him would say, in pursuit of comraderie among races that remind him of his childhood. Scholars of histories related to the Nuit and especially the wizard Zarik Mashaen would be right in thinking that Zaniss is of the 2nd or 3rd generation Nuit descendant from the Grand Oath of Mashaen himself; however, this information is likely not available in any library or vault and Zaniss has little interest in regaling mortals with such tales. Birthplace: Former Suva Training (Skills, Arcana, Gnosis, Lore) Skills: Embalming 15 (Racial Bonus 10, Starter Pack 5) Persuasion 5 Impersonation 10 (Racial Disguise) Philtering 10 Intelligence 5 Medicine 15 Equipment and Possessions Starting possessions include those of current vessel: 1 Set of Clothing 1 Flask 1 Carrying Case Including: 1 Set of Toiletries Food for a Week 1 Eating Knife Flint & Steel Switchblade Ritual Dagger Heirloom: Recovered documents from the ruins of Suva detailing ancient Philtering recipes and medicinal remedies. Housing: Typical 20 x 20 dwelling in a former brothel in the city of Ravok. Lore: Nuit Possession Fabled Wanderer Ledger 93 Gold Rimmed Mizas Thread List Fall, 510 AV Secret : |Flashback| A New Wardrobe Fall, 511 AV Secret : Slim Pickings