Slaughter

[Slaughter]

"To hunt is to live." Slaughter Zith (Kalean), 13, Male 55th of Winter, 501AV 1st mark of Krivas - Pending Zithanese Fluent Common Basic Nari Poor Knowledge & Training Possessions Housing & Family In terms of the size range for Zith, Slaughter pushes the largest and the tallest parameters. He is not of an abnormal size for a Zith, but he is certainly on the upper end of the scale. Although he looks very thick and meaty, he is actually very light and relatively brittle - as are all Zith - so that he is physically capable of flight. His apparent muscle isn't used for grappling with his prey, but instead for propelling his claws to make fatal gashes in his target's skin. His eyes are a soft amber color, further adding to his predatory appearance, and his jet black fur makes him difficult to see at night - which is his favorite time to hunt.   Kalean History Slaughter and his twin, Savage, were born to a small colony of Zith in the Kalean Unforgiving, in the peaks near the Ahger coast. Their colony had evolved culturally to use bows and fear as powerful tools against their prey, pursuits that Slaughter had taken a particular liking to. In other fields, his curiosity proved to be much more aggressive than had come to be expected from young broodlings in the colony. Most driving was his desire to see the Sebakem, developed from watching the waters of the Ahger wash up on the rocky shores day after day. So with very little ceremony he set off on a vast journey to satiate his curiosity. His journey took him through the Unforgiving and many other Zith colonies, requiring a noticeable detour around the citadels of Sultros, before he found himself in Taldera.   Talderan History Taldera was majorly different to Slaughter than what he was used to. The mountains were familiar, but they were just as cold without being just as high. The trees grew sparser and the breeze from the ocean - or sea, as some called it - was warmer than that of the Ahger. Uncharacteristically of Zith, Slaughter allowed himself to be distracted for some time in the southern areas of Taldera, especially around Karjin and the surrounding areas. Of equal interest to him was the differences between himself and the Zith broods he found in Taldera, which prompted a number of intense interactions with the native Zith - both hostile and passionate.   Syliran History Once again, crossing the regional border brought with it distinct but not overwhelming changes. There were still mountains and trees and fleshy things to eat, but things had gotten somewhat more tame. To an extent at least, in that the 'civilized' people managed to be civilizing more area slowly. On the plus side more food, on the down side more people with swords trying to stab him. There were always colonies willing to house (i.e. tolerate) him though, and under the cover of night he was able to move unperturbed by the people. Eventually Slaughter reached the Sebakem, and elation at having accomplished his goal filled him. It did not last though, and before long he wondered if he'd gone far enough. So he followed the coast southeast, ending up in a slummy city that was as far east as he could manage. Though he still felt accomplished at having achieved his goal, it did not feel as filling as he had hoped, and so he lingers about in Sunberth wondering what he should do next.   Character Overview Slaughter prefers to think of things in simple terms, such is his primitive inclination, though the complexities of civilization do interest him. This means that he does not see the Zith as 'superior' to the other races, just that they are considered too close enough to Slaughter for him to consider eating them. While other races don't begin in this category, individuals from those races can reach that point, such as a human who saves his life or a Dhani who teaches him how to track. Everything is measured in fact and capability, what is concrete and real as opposed to immaterial values assigned by society or an authority. What this means is that he will always do what he wants, regardless of what people think of him.   Spring 515AV Date Title & Link Type Status 53rd Night on the Town PM to Join Incomplete 54th When Night Falls Closed Incomplete 56th Near the End Open Incomplete 59th Cat and Mouse PM to Join Incomplete 64th The Haunted Hunt Closed Incomplete 67th Fifty-eight, Fifty-nine, Ready or Not Here I Come PM to Join Incomplete   Flashbacks Date Title & Link Type Status 72nd of Summer, 509AV The Drums of Death Solo Complete

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Skill Level Total Points Breakdown Weapon: Shortbow Novice 20 20sp Unarmed Combat Novice 10 10sp Stealth Novice 10 10sp Fletching Novice 5 5sp Hunting Novice 5 5sp Observation Novice 10 10rb Kalea: The Djed Geysers Taldera: Knyvz Zith Colony

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Mundane Items 1 Waterskin 1 Backpack which contains: -Comb (Wood) -Brush (Wood) -Soap -Razor -1 eating knife -Flint & Steel   Religious Items Offering Bowl Icon, Tiny   Weapons Shortbow, Composite Quiver, Climber's Bow Case Weapon Harness (Shortbow) Arrows, Whistling x20 Arrows, Armor-Piercing x20 Arrows, Barbed x20 Arrows x100   Clothes 1 Set of Clothing -Simple Shirt -Simple Pants -Simple Undergarments -Simple Cloak -Simple Boots Current Total: 235gm Totals Transactions 600gm Cashed in Housing (+500gm) 525gm Shortbow, Composite (-75gm) 475gm Quiver, Climber's (-50gm) 455gm Arrows, Whistling x20 (-20gm) 435gm Arrows, Armor Piercing x20 (-20gm) 425gm Arrows, Barbed x20 (-10gm) 420gm Arrows x100 (-5gm) 400gm Bow Case (-20gm) 395gm Weapon Harness (-5gm) 375gm Toolkit, Fletcher's (-20gm) 335gm Offering Bowl (-40gm) 235gm Icon, Tiny (-100gm) Heirloom - Divine Flask A simple but pleasing flask Slaughter looted after eating its previous owner. Although it does not appear to be resembling anything in particular, Slaughter likes the pattern because of the curiosity and unease he feels from looking at it. Something about it reminds him of the emptiness that fear causes in a soul. For this reason, he uses it as a vessel for tributes to Ssena, carrying blood in it from his terrified victims as an offering to her.

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Living Arrangements In Sunberth, there are plenty of housing opportunities for a wayward Zith outside the normal tenements. Outside the city, the old mine shafts create spacious caves and caverns that are perfect for a Zith used to such places. Underneath the city, a network of tunnels possess privacy from the majority of the city and likewise provide a familiar setting for a Zith to take up residence. Slaughter moves between these places, changing where he sleeps by day, and always keeps on the move through the city. Savage, Brood-Twin Zith (Kalean), Male 55th of Winter, 501AV Although birthed at the same time from the same brood-mother, Savage and Slaughter were never exceptional in their relations. They did not develop any intense rivalries as brood-twins, nor did they mature to be close companions. By virtue of being brood-twins, however, the two have gone through a number of hunts and hardships in the Kalean Unforgiving. Both have saved each other a few times, both learned much from each other about their respective favorite methods. Skill Points Skill Points Unarmed Combat 20 Tracking 15 Hunting 10 Stealth 5