Particles of the Past is owned and operated mainly by Milani, a Konti who hails from Mura. She works hand in hand with her daughter, Nik'lani and Fron, an assistant. Opened in 480 AV, Particles of the Past is a solid establishment in The Spires. They are always looking for more staff or expanding and tend to be open, friendly people.
Located on the Petal of Adamant Devotion, Particles of the Past is a moderately sized building. In case of late days, Milani and Nik'lani have beds in the back of the shop, but prefer their home on the forest floor. Fron lives in the back year round.
Individuals who enter the shop can not truly tell the size. Upon walking through the archway, they are met by a small waiting area and Fron, who will take their name and notify the appropriate fortune teller. He will write down what the customer wants and take the necessary amount of money. Once the fortune teller gives the okay, Fron will lead the customer to the room. The assistant will inform the fortune teller of the choices made and soon take leave.
The 'rooms' are made of psychedelic cloth hanging from the ceiling and creating walls. Inside, there are thick mats on the floor, creating "seats" for up to three people. One side only has one, the other have two. Separating these seats is a small, knee-high table. Tarot cards, runestones, tea, and cups reside on the table. By the customer preference, the fortune teller will read the objects.
Milani
 Name: Milani Race: Konti DoB: 445 AV PoB: Mura Title: Fortune Teller of The Spires Skills: •Fortune Telling (87) •Observation (56) •Rhetoric (45) •Philosophy (67) [Note] Milani's Konti Gift is being able to tell the race of the most recent past life. She cannot tell if the race was female or male. Milani is very absent minded. If something can be forgotten, it will be and more than likely in the middle of the task. Multiple reminders are needed to keep Milani on task. It is not that she is trapped within the confines of her mind, but that she is overwhelmed by the people surrounding her.
Often, Milani can be found mumbling to herself… Even if no one is around. One-on-one situations were better for Milani, who can find herself mentally lost in a crowd. When her mind is not crowded by her Gift, she is a very open person. Or seems to be. Laughter is the music of the ears and Milani could be a composer. Small things are cherished, held close. As with all Konti, Milani is extremely loyal. Information swapped during readings is not shared and, more often than not, barely remembered.
If an individual moves too fast, only those with competent observational skills would notice Milani flinching away. Only those who are close with the Konti find she questions the motives of strangers. Everyone knows, but no one asks why, the Konti does not seek a mate. [Appearance] As with all of her race, Milani looks to be only fifteen or sixteen years of age. Graceful, she seems graceful with almost all movements. Pale blonde hair is parted to the left and steel blue eyes peek out from under roughly cut bangs. Dark eyeshadow accents nearly invisible eyebrows. On Milani's right cheek, a scar resides. It trails from below her eye and ends at the corner of an upturned mouth.
Iridescent grey scales cover Milani's body, a proud sign of her heritage. Worn pants are ripped and nearly shredded. Multiple layers of shirts hides Milani's torso. Nearly all of them fall off the shoulders. Mismatched jewelry hangs haphazardly from Milani's neck and ears. All in all, she appears to be the forgetful person she is. [History] Born in Mura, Milani grew up with a large handful of sisters sired by different men. Endless bells were spent in the water, using the gift of gills to the fullest extent. Lead by her gift, Milani began to learn fortune telling and a wide variety of skills to help her in the future. One thing was missing and Milani was not sure what. No matter the situation, she did not feel at home in Mura, like part of her was elsewhere. Upon becoming an adult at the age of thirty, Milani left Mura in search of herself.
Less than a year later, she was captured by a slave trader who sought to breed her. Sold the highest bidder, Milani found herself abused and neglected. The effects on her gentle mind were atrocious. She found herself questioning the motives of others, expecting a blow to be given for speaking her mind, and wincing at the slightest movements. She also found herself pregnant. Knowing she had to escape, to save her daughter from the same hardships, Milani waited for the perfect chance. The slave owner made a mistake, falling asleep after raping Milani, and she tried to flee into the night. Unfortunately, the man awoke and gave chase, tried to stop her. A struggled ensued, one fighting for a possession and the other fighting for freedom. A knife was drawn and Milani's cheek was slashed after he had her pinned to the ground. Using only what she could reach, Milani smashed a rock against the owner's head. She fled into the night, haunted by the images of death.
Her daughter, Nik'lani, was born exactly a year later in a lake. In an attempt to put distance between her past, Milani began to travel, searching for both a safe place for her daughter and herself. Three years passed before Milani discovered The Spires. Being surrounded by a race dedicated to finding their past lives soothed Milani's spirit. Taking a wild gamble, she set up a fortune telling shop. The idea was welcomed. Niklani
 Name: Nik'lani Race: Konti DoB: 476 AV PoB: SyliraTitle: Daughter of the Fortune Teller Skills: •Fortune Telling (65)
•Child Care (54)
•Cooking (29)
•Cleaning (45)
•Teaching (67)
[Note] Nik'lani's Gift includes being able to tell if someone is going to come into danger in the near future. She is able to tell the severity of the danger. Near future being less than two weeks. Only able to tell by physical contact. [Appearance] Nik'lani can be compared to a delicate flower. Immaculate hair is pulled back into a loose bun. High cheekbones are colored red upon any male attention. A button nose lies between innocent light blue eyes. High arched eyebrows create an effect of surprise. Nude lips have a downward tilt, but has no problem twisting upward. Weighing little more than one-hundred-and-thirty pounds, Nik'lani stands at five foot nine. Scales play hide-and-seek on Nik'lani's body, an apparent sign of her race.
A pure white tunic flutters about thin thighs. Blue lacing decorates the borders, and the small dip between breasts. A yellow piece of rope emphasizes Nik'lani's waist. A brown purse hangs diagonal across her chest, pocketing tarot cards. [Personality] Unlike her mother, Nik'lani is a determined individual. Her mind is constantly on track and she excels at multi-tasking. Promises are kept and projects are completed in an orderly fashion. Others have claimed she is borderline obsessive compulsive and remembers everything. Nik'lani adores control. When it is out of her grasp, she tends to be intolerable, if not downright mean.
Nik'lani is extremely shy, even more so around men. If a male were to so much as speak kindly with Nik'lani, she would blush and giggle like a young girl. Only when it comes to decisions she feels highly about will Nik'lani stand up for herself or her beliefs. She longs to have a family and be a stay-at-home mother, or learn from the wise. [History] Born in Ravok, Nik'lani can barely remember traveling with her mother for the three years it took to find the Spires. What memories she does have are jumbled and unclear. As a young girl, Nik'lani would run around the city and fulfill simple errands for her mother. More than one Jamoura remembers sating the eager girl's hunger for knowledge in return for their fortune read. The years passed quickly and Nik'lani began to work alongside her mother in the field of fortune telling. She still searched for the perfect mate and continues until this day. In an attempt to find a male, Nik'lani traveled from The Spires to Avanthal. It was nearly too cold for her and the city without extensive waterways left her missing the Spires. She stayed for nearly three years past her thirtieth birthday but failed to find a man. There was a quick affair with one of the citizens but more than lust failed to be produced. With a heavy heart, Nik'lani returned to the city of the Jamoura. Nik'lani still lives with her mother on the Petal of Adamant Devotion, in the back of the fortune telling shop. A husband is still being searched for, but males tend to find her either too clingy or too shy. Fron
 Name: Fron Race: Jamoura DoB: 212 AV PoB: The Spires Title: Assistant at the Particles of the Past Skills: •Fortune Telling (40)
•Observation (56)
•Socializing (55)
•Organization (45) [Personality] Fron is a very chatty individual. He loves gossip and just talking to others. Anything important, or if someone asks him to keep it secret, Fron will not share with others. Hand-in-hand with this incessant need to socialize comes nosiness. If it seems as though someone is having a bad day, Fron has no problem confronting them about their issues and demanding a response. Although it may seem otherwise, Fron means well. He would never do another harm and nearly cries if he accidentally kills a bug.
While at work, he is a friendly individual. His concept is to make people feel at ease, to make the fortune tellers' jobs a bit easier. Efficient, he follows his job through to the T and expects the same of others. Fron is the one to approach if wanting a job at Particles of the Past. The others tend to be too busy. [Appearance] Fron stands at eight feet with a four foot shoulder width. One would estimate he weighs nearly six hundred pounds. As with all Jamoura, his face and torso are bare of hair. He wears no clothing or jewelry. Long claws are on the end of Fron's thick fingers, but he tends to keep them filed.
Grey hair covers Fron's body. On the top of his skull, it appears to change to a dark brown. This color matches his eyes. A thick nose is flattened against a weathered face. More often than not, a welcoming smile lies on Fron's lips. [History] Born in The Spires, Fron grew up worshiping Caihya. He was part of a family group with three females and four young Jamoura. Per normal, he grew up listening to the females share their stories. At one hundred and sixty seven years, Fron left the home in search of his own mate. He was extremely picky in his choosing and wanted a very intelligent wife who was smarter than most. Unfortunately, Fron discovered most of these female Jamoura matched with another. The quest to start his own family never found an end and Fron is still searching. Immersing himself in the rich culture of The Spires, Fron sought to discover his past lives and fill his head with knowledge. The medical library in Nature's Nurture was often visited. He frequently sought out elders to listen to stories and advice. More than one visit into the wilderness lasted several days. When the Particles of the Past opened, Fron's curiosity was piqued. How was one able to tell the past and the future in the same place? Interested in seeing the future, as he was in the process of learning the past, Fron sought to be hired at the shop. He managed to convince Milani he could be of use to keep others from overwhelming her fragile mind. Employment And Training
Positions Available
Fortune Teller 4gm/day
Training Available
Fortune Telling Prices
| Type of Reading | Price | | Palm | 3 gm | | Tea Leaves | 4 gm | | Tarot Cards | 2 gm | | Runestones | 2 gm | | Nik'lani or Milani's gift | 3 gm |
Moderator's Note: Hiring requires Moderation, everything else requires no Moderation.
*Credit to Lixue
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by Creeper on July 11th, 2012, 11:36 pm 
