Marcus Braeden

[Marcus Braeden]

Basic Information Race: Human Birthday & Age : 24, Born 7th of Fall, 488AV Gender: Male Physical Description Marcus stands at roughly 5'10" tall and has an athletic built that is neither slim nor muscular. His arm muscles are more toned then other muscles due to the nature of his work, being a weaponsmith. The occasional scar also adorns Marcus' arms as accidents do happen in the workplace. He has brown hair which he keep short and unkept by preference. The shade of his eyes fluctuates between a light blue and a pale blue, almost grey. His clothing is that of a simple commoner, a white cotton shirt, which is long sleeved, along with brown trousers and leather boots. When the weather calls for it he also wears a dark colored cloak to shield him from the cold. Character Concept Growing up with stories of adventure has turned Marcus into a dreamer. He dreams and wishes that one day he could be one of the heroes from one of the books he has read. His dreams will sometimes make Marcus cocky, perhaps trying to reinvent something he read in real life which leads to him getting or hurt or simply failing. Marcus likes to joke around a bit and can turn fairly sarcastic and blunt, although it is all in good humor. Marcus' morals and principles match those of most good natured men. He is loyal to his friends and superiors, but isn't afraid to speak his mind on matters that concern him. When aggravated or confronted with violence, Marcus will draw his weapon and respond with violence. Marcus enjoys his work as a weaponsmith as he loves the fact that he is capable of creating something as elaborate as a weapon from simple scraps of metal. He takes a lot of pride in that fact. Marcus also enjoys a good spar, as he wants to better himself in the use of swords to prepare to join the Syliran Knights. When it comes to dislikes, the cold is definitely in one of the top spots. Working by the fire all day certainly makes a snowstorm hit you like a brick. He also hates those who are too lazy to resort to honest work and instead pray off the innocent, whether it be begging or thievery. Character History Marcus was born and raised in Ravok. His father was a weaponsmith while his mother was responsible for keeping Marcus and his brother under control during their childhood. When Marcus turned 13 he began to apprentice for his father. He learned all the basics of smithing as well as a few extra tricks of the trade. Not only did he learn weaponsmithing while apprenticing but he also learned the basics of buying and selling goods like the merchants who visited the town during the warmer months. When Marcus was 17 his father passed away of natural causes at the age of 61. Marcus managed to run the shop until his younger brother was able to take over. During his time at the shop, Marcus had taken up a specialty in crafting swords. He also continued to practice with these swords by sparring with his brother. By the time Marcus was 21 his brother, who was 19, had taken over the shop with the help of his mother, and Marcus had planned to leave for Syliras. He planned to continue his weaponsmithing there as well as try and join the Syliran Knights. He had always dreamed of becoming a hero from one of the stories, and he decided to take advantage of an opportunity. When he arrived at the great city, when he was 22, he quickly found himself a small castle suite inside the cities walls and bought it. Soon after he managed to get a job at the Ironworks in Syliras as a smith there. During his initial time in Syliras he managed to establish an income and meet a few friends. He even met a knight who was going to get him a meeting with the grandmaster of the Knights. However, one day before the meeting, Marcus found himself snatched up by a group of rogues who had rejected city life and made the forest their home. The winter of 510AV was a brutal one for Marcus. In early spring Marcus managed to hatch an escape and return back to Syliras. But it was not at the cost of the merchant who had been kind enough to give him a ride back to Syliras. Once in Syliras again, he found himself weaponsmithing at the Ironworks again. But this time he had no interest in joining the knights. A new "dream" had clouded his mind, a dream of revenge. These thoughts clouded his mind until fall of 511. A young squire by the name of Sighard had caught Marcus in the Ironworks "practicing" with a sword, and invited him to spar. During the fight, Marcus realized a few things and rediscovered his passion and drive, thanks to Sighard bringing his head out of the clouds. He once again found himself looking to join the knights as he originally intended. Skill XP Amount Skill Level Weaponsmithing 64 Expert Longsword 29 Competent Composite Shortbow 8 Novice Etching 8 Novice Sailing 10 Novice Fishing 5 Novice Shield 5 Novice Interrogation 4 Novice Observation 20 Novice Teaching 11 Novice Drinking 3 Novice Daydreaming 3 Novice Philosophy 3 Novice Running 4 Novice Riding (Horse) 1 Novice Escape Artist 2 Novice Drawing 2 Novice Storytelling 4 Novice Blacksmithing 3 Novice Rhetorics 10 Novice Unarmed Combat 2 Novice Tactics 4 Novice Meditation 1 Novice Body Building 2 Novice Negotiation 1 Novice Socialization 1 Novice Language Skill Common Fluent Vani Basic Pavi Poor Lores Lore of Balancing a Sword Lore of Craftsmanship Lore: A Healthy Introduction Lore: Being a Tour Guide (Ironworks, Syliras) Lore of Magecrafting Fall Weather in Syliras (Basic) Weaponry: Spear Construction Apprenticeship Memories Weaponsmithing: Sword Crafting A Full Day’s Hard Work Questioning the Morality of Making Weapons Life Story in a Nutshell Syliran Knight Lore (basic) Deciding to Join the Order Getting a Sponsor Helpful Strangers Trading Stories for Transport Being a Free Man Again Returning to Syliras Getting Back into the Groove Dealing with Awkward Workplaces Devandil Nightshade (Basic) Hadrian (Basic) Acquaintance: Sighard Defend and Counter Rediscovering Passion and Drive Working Under Pressure An Eye for Quality Weaponsmithing: Battleaxe Construction Understanding Sharpness Creative license Weaponry: Dao Construction Cold Steel Forging Lhavit (Partial) Sleeping on the Job Nocking an Arrow Proper Archery Stance In Archery, Waiting is Tiring Technique: Shield Bash Mission: Save The Spires Syliran Knights: To Protect and Further Civilization An early morning rise Adapting to the Dark Sarcasm from a patron knight Using the Sun to One's Advantage A Custom Cane Sword A Good Business Deal The Art of Haggling Reunion With Noah Equipment and Possessions 1 Set of Clothing (cloak/coat & footwear included) 1 Waterskin 1 Backpack which contains:1 Set of Toiletries (comb, brush, razor, soap) Food for a week 1 eating knife Flint & Steel Father's hammer (Heirloom) 1 Steel Longsword 1 Composite Shortbow 1 Quiver with 20 Arrows 1 Wooden Shield Set of Syliran Plate Mail *All weapons and armor are on loan from the Syliran Knights. Housing 1 basic 20x20 single castle suite (400 sq feet) with a hearth, bunk, chest, chair, and small table. Ledger 100gm (starting amount) - 128 gm(living expense) - 4 sm (ale) +20gm (Summer 510 AV Season Wages) +50gm (Fall 510 AV Wages +400gm(Spring 511 wages) -20gm (Compensation for Selling Cold Steel for cheap) +20gm (Tip from Gunho) -45gm (Spring 512AV Expenses) Total 394gm 6 sm Thread Date [Syliras Location] The Main Gates 45 Summer 510AV [Syliras Location] Welcome Center/Employment Office 25 Summer 510AV [Rearing Stallion] A Drink with Strangers[Open] 70 Summer 510AV [Ironworks] A Craft Observed Late Summer 510 AV A Warm Fire on a Dreary Day 5 Fall 510 AV Securing a Future 87 Fall 510AV Homecoming 3 Spring 511AV Back at Work 14 Spring 511AV Hey, I Know You 15 Spring 511AV On the Edge of the World 6 Fall 511AV Dont Burn Yourself...Too Late 67 Fall 511AV Recruitment Office 7 Winter 511AV Weapon or Art 4 Winter 511AV Sneaky Weapons for Sneaky Imps 9 Winter 511AV A Modest Proposal 25 Winter 511AV Seconds Please 27 Winter 511AV Axes, the art of creating and engraving 28 Winter 511AV Out of the Classroom and Into the Field 42 Winter 511AV Finding Help In Honorable Places 33 Spring 512AV Nocking the Arrow 35 Spring 512AV Centroc's Supplies 61 Spring 512AV I'm Going In 62 Spring 512AV Wide Eyes and Swift Feet 52 Summer 512AV The Marksman's Eye 20 Fall 512AV Reunion 17 Summer 513AV