Lu Gavima
Basic Information
Race: Human
Birthday & Age : 18th of Spring, 495 AV Lu is twenty years old.
Gender: Male
Languages
Common: Fluent
Symenos: Basic
Physical Description
Lu stands at five feet, eight inches, his body fluctuating in weight due to his age and continued growth. He possesses a lean and well defined musculature due to his daily training. For most intents and purposes, he blends in with the others. His skill and dedication to Lhavit and its citizens are what would separate him.
While not strikingly handsome, his inner and outer health radiate through him, generating a pleasant image.
Character Concept
A devoted Protector of the Shinya, Lu was taken as a Viraya at the age of nine. He accepts a vow of poverty and celibacy to strengthen his resolve. His family is of Shinya stock and without the words of his superiors or the Lady of the Stars, he will never leave Lhavit. With an order from superiors or the Lady, he would leave at any moment.
Character History
Born to Shantsu and Buta Gavima, Lu lived a simple life of obedience in his formative years. Whereas the serenity and beauty of Lhavit might seem alien to foreigners, it is a simple expression of devotion to Zintila and Her grace and understanding of Her children. Obedience, discipline and respect are as natural as breath to the families of the Shinya. Given to asceticism beyond that of the majority of the people, Lu's parents petitioned for his entrance as a Viraya on his ninth birthday. It did not take long for the monastery to see a monk born and accept him.
While living in the same city, Lu's family did not see much of him except in passing and in formal matters where all of the Shinya are present. Many times he would deliver tea to a relative, yet remain detached, seeing the person as the superior requesting tea, rather than Cousin Puma or Uncle Liyama. Lu could only accept his existence in terms of a vessel for Zintila and a resource for Lhavit, his home. His father was his overseer and accepted the role that Lu wished to play as an open ended sky, an expression of Zintila. He saw to it that if Lu wished to be a vessel, it would be his duty to refine and empty this vessel daily.
It was this regimen and Lu's unerring sense of purpose which brought his father to call to the Shinya Elite and have his son promoted to Acolyte. Lu simply bowed, though a small smile of contentment graced his features once he had left the hallowed chambers. Working as an Acolyte, Lu is beginning to come into his own, his skills sharpening daily. He lives only in service to his Lady, the Shinya, Lhavit and his family. In that order.
Training
Body
Staff 23 (10 sp,4,3,4,2)
Body Building 2 (2)
Unarmed Combat 39 (10 sp, 15 rb, 3,1,3,3,3,1)
Short Sword 3 (3)
Climbing 1 (1)
Acrobatics 5 (3,1,1)
Endurance 4 (4)
Running 8 (5,3)
Body Building 2 (2)
Unarmed Combat 39 (10 sp, 15 rb, 3,1,3,3,3,1)
Short Sword 3 (3)
Climbing 1 (1)
Acrobatics 5 (3,1,1)
Endurance 4 (4)
Running 8 (5,3)
Mind
Interrogation 3 (1,2)
Leadership 5 (1,2,1,1)
Observation 22 (3,2,2,1,2,3,2,1,2,4)
Subterfuge 2 (2)
Philosophy 9 (3,2,1,3)
Strategy 3 (1,2)
Tracking 1 (1)
Tactics 3 (3)
Teaching 3 (2,1)
Planning 2 (2)
Acting 2 (2)
Rhetoric 8 (1,1,1,2,1,2)
Negotiation 5 (2,1,1,1)
Intelligence 1 (1)
Investigation 3 (2,1)
Cosmetology 1 (1)
Storytelling 1 (1)
Socialization 6 (3,3)
Leadership 5 (1,2,1,1)
Observation 22 (3,2,2,1,2,3,2,1,2,4)
Subterfuge 2 (2)
Philosophy 9 (3,2,1,3)
Strategy 3 (1,2)
Tracking 1 (1)
Tactics 3 (3)
Teaching 3 (2,1)
Planning 2 (2)
Acting 2 (2)
Rhetoric 8 (1,1,1,2,1,2)
Negotiation 5 (2,1,1,1)
Intelligence 1 (1)
Investigation 3 (2,1)
Cosmetology 1 (1)
Storytelling 1 (1)
Socialization 6 (3,3)
Spirit
Lore of Lhavit
Lore of Zintila
Lore of Wysar
Lore of Stance: Horse
Lore of Detaching Astral Arms
Lore of Touches of Overgiving
Lore of Aftereffects of Overgiving
Lore of Taka Moss Helps Joints
Lore of Dian Koat
Lore of Shinya Occupational Hazards
Lore of Combat While Wounded
Lore of Martial Adaptation
Broken Arm
Falling
Meditation Techniques: A Hole in the Wall
Stretching Exercises
Endurance
Acrobatic Technique: Clearing Spaces
How to Diffuse a Conflict
Projection: A Diversion
How To Trick A Bear
Lore of Glyphing, Basic
Ser James Meluc, Glyphing Instructor
Master Melle, the Wise Tutor
Defense Against Airborne Opponents
Projection: More Than the Body
Meditation: Becoming "Light"
Recipe: Dula Tea with Taka Moss
Auristics, Basic
The Eloquent Ethaefal
Shinya: An Off-Duty Patrol
Akhtar, the Scholarly Bartender
How to Question a Suspect
How to Deliver an Ultimatum
Projection: The Pendulum Exercise
Projection: Adverse Effects
How to Discipline Ones Body
Body Building: Sits & Squats
Called to Shinya Duties
Protecting Lhavitian Citizens
The Reason Behind the Zith Attack
Lhavit: Solar Winds Apartments
The Laws of Djed
Glyphing: Focus Glyphs
Glyphing: Trigger Glyphs
Glyphing: Barrier Glyphs
Glyphing: Sigils
The Six-Sixteen Rule
What is Sweet Oblivion?
Projection: Detaching the Head
Projection: Detaching the Neck
How to Disperse a Crowd
Unarmed: Battle Meditation
Serenity Berel: Proprietress of the Sanity Center
Alvadas Don't Appreciate Magic
Alvadas Location: Cubacious Inn
Exchange Rate: Kina to Mizas
Equipment and Possessions
Simple dark blue robe, white sash with two blue stripes,
black shoes, full cut white pants, thick over socks and flexible leg bindings.
Steel Quarterstaff
Backpack
Hammock
Silk Rope, 50 ft
Ledger
Starting housing purchased at Shinyama Pavilion
Starting cash 100 kina
Steel Quarterstaff - 2 kina
Backpack - 2 kina
Hammock - 5 kina
Silk Rope, 50 ft - 10 kina
Alvadas Exchange: Kina to mizas
71 days at the Cubacious Inn, luxury suite - 28 GM, 4 SM
Summer 515 Living Expenses (Poor) - 45 GM
Current: 7 GM, 6 SM