UPDATED July 2014
IC Goals: Redemption
Hirem is a man governed, first and foremost, by regret. He has spent almost one full decade chasing a foolish dream, realizing how bitter and awful his worldview had truly become, and regretting it thereafter. Though he has turned a new leaf in leaving Eyktol, essentially giving him a fresh start in the world, the weight of his sins still burdens him heavily. His murders, his poisonous rhetoric, his unwitting victims... Hirem seeks to come to terms with all of it. He tries to be a good person, not just for the benefit of others, but also to redeem himself both in his eyes and the eyes of his god.
His faith in Yahal, coincidentally, is his primary source of strength. Through his connection to the god of his ancestors - at first distant, but now made personal with the manifestation of a Gnosis mark - Hirem manages to find the fortitude and willpower necessary to combat life. He owes his life to Yahal, and strives to become an even greater aid to the god of purity and faith. Any challenge that Yahal poses, Hirem will answer it... and, in doing so, correct the imbalances that he has left upon the world.
After spending a season in Riverfall, Hirem has managed to discover a cause that he can become devoted to... in fact, he's discovered two of them. A chance meeting with Kavala made him realize his Cytali roots and desire to once more rejoin the fight against the hated Ruv'na. Meanwhile, contact with Caelum, the owner of Alements and nemesis of Haev Provedan, made Hirem realize that the issue of slavery, which he once fought bitterly, is alive and well in places outside of Ahnatep, such as Kenash. His current plan is to join forces with Caelum and help build an underground slave moment in Kenash, and once that matter is settled, return to Riverfall and build a life for himself among the kindred Cytali. Only time will tell if he can feasibly work towards the good of both causes at once.
OOC Goals: Championship
Back in the silly days of roleplaying initiation, I conceived Hirem as a warrior, destined to drive the Eypharians out of Ahnatep and establish a new desert kingdom. Needless to say, this was a really stupid idea that jarred heavily with the complex themes at work in Mizahar. I've greatly enjoyed correcting his character and transforming him from pious warrior to repentant sinner, and now I want to make his final, ultimate shift in character: wise priest. Someone that thinks before he acts. Someone that finds all of the answers to life's questions in his faith. Someone that is a beacon to others.
In order to achieve this, I've decided to throw Hirem onto a globetrotting expedition across Mizahar, in order for him to see all the different cultures available in this wide world. He will gain wisdom about the world and about himself; he will be tried and tested and face unbelievable pressure. At least, that's the idea. At the end of the day, I want Hirem to grow into a man that he would become proud of being, and further develop his relationship with Yahal... culminating, hopefully, in Hirem becoming Yahal's Champion. It's a lofty goal, but one that I'm really excited for.
Also, while he's in Kenash as a slave, I really want to emphasize Hirem's growth as a leader. He will not only be organizing the slave's and creating a means for them to escape Kenash, but also inspiring them to take such bold action against their masters. Hopefully I can create a player organization based on this slave network that Hirem intends to create, and see the plucky Benshira square off against all sorts of enemies. I have no idea whether or not Hirem will prove to be a good or effective leader, but he'll be damned if he doesn't at least try to unite the slaves together.
Skills Wishlist
I'd like Hirem to get his Unarmed Combat skill to Competency, as this will allow him to qualify for Kuvan status in Riverfall. Bodybuilding is also a priority. To help with his priestly aspirations, Rhetoric and Writing would be handy as well, since Rhetoric makes him that much better at delivering sermons, and Writing would allow him to add to the Penita Scrolls and develop his own religious texts. In order to better assist his plots in Kenash, investing in some Intelligence / Leadership training would be a major bonus.