Orthos Grassrunner

[Orthos Grassrunner]

Character Name Appearance Screen shot 2014-04-08 at 1.45.35 AM.png (187.98 KiB) Viewed 406 times Race: Drykas Gender: Male Age: 22 Birthday: Day 53 of the Fall of 491. Starting City: Syliras Birthplace: Endrykas in the Sea of Grass Appearance: Orthos is a average sized man, standing at around six feet and one inch tall. He is slender though, as food has been scarce in his travels. This is not to say he is weak though, as he is well-toned and muscled, and stronger than most his age, or at the very least more durable. He has long, dark brown hair that he keeps either braided or in a ponytail down his back. He usually keeps it bound together with small strips of leather adorned with beads, but on rare occasions he'll let his hair down. His eyes are a very dark brown, with black "cracks" in the iris. Most people just claim that his eyes are black, as they look that way from a distance. He does keep facial hair, but keeps it short and well trimmed, with his mustache being larger than his beard. His clothing is simple and well-worn, and prefers to keep his shirt off more often than not so as to feel the wind against him as he rides. He had earned his windmarks while still with his clan in Cyphrus. They start in the top left corner of his chest and flow over his shoulder and down his arm to the tips of his fingers and a little down his back. Character Concept Orthos often can be loud, bold, and quick to both laughter and anger, but deep down inside, he is slightly torn apart by the fact he no longer has a home. He tries his best to communicate with those outside of Cyphrus, but his use of common tongue is flawed, so usually both parties are just left confused, and Orthos frustrated. He feels more comfortable with just his horse and dog than with pretty much anyone else. He's not opposed to making friends though, he's just not good at it. He's a bit of a loner, but certainly not by choice. He just can't seem to put together the proper sentences to make friends, and the language barrier doesn't help. If given the chance though, Orthos can be one of the loudest, friendliest people in any room, should you stay on his good side. Character History Orthos Grassrunner is a young man who hails from the Diamond clan in the Sea of Grass. At a young age, Orthos proved himself as a strong fighter, a determined hunter, and fast rider. His father was very strict with him, but fair and spent a great deal of time teaching and training Orthos. His mother, who was a Kelvic who lived with the Drykas, was kind and sweet to him most times, but never tolerated dissent or disrespect. Despite his father having multiple wives, Orthos was an only child, which allowed his father to focus his energy solely on him. By the time he was 14, he was an experienced hunter with bow and knife, able to take down large prey quietly and quickly with the aid of his snow white hunting dog that was given to him by his father when it was still a pup. This led to jokes from time to time that Orthos should live with the Emerald clan, the famous hunters of the Sea of Grass. It was at 17 that he earned his windmarks, when he was selected by a Cyphrus Strider to be its rider and companion. Although his Strider wasn't purebred, it still would occasionally hold a very, very faint glow as some of the purebreds would, although much dimmer. Trouble came for Orthos at the age of 22 though, while he was out teaching one of the children in his Pavilion how to hunt larger game. They were stalking a rather large elk from opposite angles when the young one made a sudden noise and spooked it. It charged the boy and impaled him with its antlers. Orthos was quick to react and bring the elk down with a well placed arrow, but not before the damage was done. The boy was clearly very badly injured, and by sacred law Orthos was to hasten the reincarnation process, but he couldn't do it. He instead tried to gather herbs to aid the dying boy. He wasn't as skilled as those of the Opal clan though, and only prolonged the boy's suffering before he died. He paid the proper respects and laid the boy in the grass with his arms folded and facing upwards so that he may gaze upon the gods and stars as nature brings his body back within the Grass. He gathered his and the boy's Strider, and returned to his Pavilion in shame. While in the Grass, nothing can be hidden from the Drykas, so Orthos knew his clan already knew of his treason. He returned and was met by several armed men and women, as well as countless disapproving and angered stares and glances. He searched the sea of faces for his parents, but it was for naught. He was escorted to his Pavilion to meet with the Ankal, who would pass judgement. Orthos expected and wished to be put to death for his breach of the sacred laws, but this Ankal had other things in mind. He banished Orthos. One of the greatest possible disrespects. He told Orthos to take his horse, his dog, and a few supplies, and to leave the Sea of Grass and never return. That was the punishment for his transgression. He was forced out by an armed individual and sent on his way in shame. Orthos travelled for several weeks, surviving by scavenging and hunting, trying his best to save his rations for emergencies only. He gave most of what he hunted and found to his Strider and dog to make sure they were well fed and could push on. It wasn't until the Spring of 514 that he arrived at the capital of the neighboring region Sylira, Syliras. It was here that Orthos decided to make his new start. He tossed his dog the last of the hunted meat, gave his Strider the last few berries, and pressed into the city. Language Fluent Language: Pavi/Grassland Sign Basic Language: N/A Poor Language: Common Skills Skill EXP Total Proficiency Weapon: Short Bow 10 SP 10/100 Novice Weapon: Knives 10 SP 10/100 Novice Riding 10 RB, 15 SP 25/100 Novice Hunting 10 SP 10/100 Novice Bowing & Fletching 5 SP 5/100 Novice Lores Lore of Cyphrus Culture Lore of Religion: Zulrav Possessions 1 Set of Clothing -Simple Shirt -Simple Pants -Simple Undergarments -Simple Cloak -Simple Boots 1 Waterskin 1 Backpack which contains: -Comb (Wood) -Brush (Wood) -Soap -Razor -Balanced rations (1 Week's worth) -1 eating knife -Flint & Steel 100 Gold Mizas Heirloom: Orthos' heirloom is his hunting dog that he has had for several years. It's fur is pure white, as is common in hunting dogs of the Diamond clan. Despite its old age, it seems to still be full of energy and will, seeming almost puppy-like at times. Housing Location: Syliras House: 1 large tent (4 person), large tarp, 100 ft of rope, flint & steel, lantern, 2 torches, bedroll, blanket, fishing tackle & hooks, a compass, a full set of tack, a large set of saddlebags, and a Cyphrus Strider. Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 GM 100 GM 1 Yvas -2 GM 98 GM 1 Kukri -8 GM 90 GM 1 Short Bow -30 GM 60 GM 60 Short Bow Arrows -3 GM 57 GM 1 Pair of Riding Boots -1 GM 56 GM 1 Beaded, Lace-Trimmed Sash -1 GM 4 SM 54 GM 6 SM 1 Vest -3 SM 54 GM 3 SM Thread List

[Radiant]

Do you know what time it is? Magical Goddess represent!

Hello! I'm Radiant, DS of Syliras, I have noticed you have some problems in your CS that needs fixing. Until you do so, you may not RP in the forums.

1. You posted in Syliras yer you already have a PC in Syliras named "Myra Karaugh". You cannot have 2 PCs in the same domain.

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Please move Orthos elsewhere.

Please fix what I told you, once you have done so, PM me and I'll give you a green check mark.

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