Riki Stormheart (WIP)

[Riki Stormheart]

Basic Information Race: Drykas Birthday: 15th of Winter, 486 AV Age: 25 Gender: Male Physical Description Riki is more lean than most Drykas although he does have some muscle. What he lacks in strength and athleticism he makes up in cunning. He has shoulder length, wavy brown hair and pale green eyes. Riki is also rarely found without a bandanna wrapped around his head. He does this for multiple reasons. One of course for fashion. Another, to have an extra cloth handy at all times when he needs to bandage someone up. He is also quite skinny and weighs about 150 pounds. In the grounds of height, he is a little on the tall side. He stands proudly at a height of 6'3. His skin is more pale, although he tends to get a little more tan in the summers when he is out riding more frequently. Along Riki's body there are a few scars, given to him mostly by his older brother Jonas. When they were younger Jonas and Riki would often have little fights which resulted in Riki getting quite ruffed up at times. He does not blame his brother for these fights though. He sees them as his brother preparing him for bigger fights he would have to face in the future. [img2=left]http://www.mizahar.com/forums/gallery/pic.php?mode=large&pic_id=7200" alt="Image" style="float:right; padding:5px;" /> Character Concept Riki is a very shy young man as well as being extremely quiet. It is not to say that he does not talk at all. He just tends to speak softly and not very openly. He does tend to speak very openly to his older brother Jonas though. While growing up the two were quite distant due to Jonas' jealousy of the attention Riki got from his mother. Jonas was very absent for a good portion of Riki's childhood so he was raised somewhat like a only child. He is very close with his parents and were given all of their attention growing up. Riki tends to try be on his best behavior at all times. Growing up always getting the full attention of his parents tended to keep him in line. He feels a close bond to animals because growing up he felt as though he did not have a sibling. He likes to use his skills in healing to help animals although he is more than willing to help humans and other humanoid creatures if needed. To his core, Riki wants solely to help people. He loves to listen to others talk about their problems and he is always the first person to volunteer to help someone in need. Although he seems quite calm and peaceful there is one thing that can get him riled up. If he sees someone trying to hurt an animal or someone he loves he has no issue jumping to defend them. He is a real protector of the under-dogs and hates to see anyone be put in a bad position. Character History Riki was born to the Opal clan in the Stormheart Pavilion in the Winter of 486 AV to Michael and Eliana Stormheart. His father had a wife before Eliana who had a child by the name of Jonas. Jonas' mother was from Diamond clan so the two brothers were raised a bit differently. While Riki was raised by his Opal clan healing, Jonas was a warrior for Diamond clan. The two brothers were nearly inseparable growing up. Riki had a hard time making friends due to the fact he was so shy so Jonas was his best friend. As the years went on Stormheart pavilion found themselves with two more members. First was Athe, a beautiful brunette baby and Riki's first sister. A year later a fiery redhead named Anila was born, Riki's second and youngest sister. He did not see his sisters very often due to the fact he was always off healing while they were more interested in being warriors. His upbringing was quite normal. His father taught him all he knew about medicine and herbalism. When he heard about the Sanctuary in Riverfall he knew he wanted to journey across the Sea of Grass to help out. Post-Creation History Riki has been working at the Sanctuary in Riverfall since the 1st of Spring 511 AV as a healer and breeder.

[Riki Stormheart]

Knowledge & Training   Languages Language 1: Pavi (Fluent) Language 2: Common (Basic) Language 3: Tukant (Poor)   Skills Skill Initial Bonus Earned Total Level Riding 0 10 0 10 Novice Medicine 20 0 5 25 Competent Herbalism 10 0 0 10 Novice Archery 10 0 0 10 Novice Animal Husbandry 10 0 5 20 Novice Observation 0 0 7 7 Novice Rhetoric 0 0 4 4 Novice Singing 0 0 2 2 Novice Bookkeeping 0 0 2 2 Novice Stealth 0 0 1 1 Novice Unarmed Combat 0 0 1 1 Novice Brawling 0 0 1 1 Novice Storytelling 0 0 1 1 Novice   Arcana Arcana Initial Bonus Earned Total Level Arcana 0 0 0 0 Level Arcana 0 0 0 0 Level   Gnosis Gnosis Diety Level Healing Rak'keli 1 Gnosis Diety Name Level   Lore Human Anatomy Healing Plants of Cyphrus Obligation Versus Want Medical Beside Manner Reassuring Believing in One’s Self Faith of Healing Checking in With the Patient Cleaning Wounds Finishing Touches Keeping Mind on What Needs to be Done Horse Whisperer Equine Anatomy Equine Breeding Fesitvities of Riverfall Knowledge of Dog Breed: Jivatalus Ghost Dog Knowledge of Konti Origins Equipment & Possessions   Equipment Item Cost Obtained Backpack N/A Starting Package Waterskin N/A Starting Package Toiletries (comb, brush, razor, soap) N/A Starting Package Food (1 Week) N/A Starting Package Eating Knife N/A Starting Package Flint & Steel N/A Starting Package   Clothing Item Color Cost Obtained Item Color N/A Starting Package Item Color N/A Starting Package   Ledger Item Description Transaction Date Debit Credit Balance Starting GM Character Creation +100 GM 100 GM Spring 511 Salary Spring 511 +644 GM 744 GM Spring 511 Living Expenses Spring 511 -135 GM 609 GM Balance: 609 GM Heirloom This necklace was given to Riki by his mother when he turned ten. The stone on the top is an opal, to signify his clan and his connection to Rak'keli. This necklace is his most prized possession because he and his mother were extremely close. Thread List   Flashbacks Thread Title Date Status Rewards [Flashback] Tiny Terrors [Riki, Emizal, Open] Spring 73, 498 AV Incomplete X (Flashback)Kiss me. K-K-Kiss me. (Riki) Fall 67, 508 AV Incomplete X A Day to Train [Riki] Spring 10, 510 AV Graded X A Chance Encounter [Flashback] [Riki Stormheart] Summer 30, 510 AV Incomplete X Post-Creation   511 AV SPRING Thread Title Date Status Rewards [Sanctuary] Welcoming In The New Year - A Celebration (Open) Day 01 Graded X [Riverfall Location] The Sanctuary Day 02 Complete X [The Sanctuary] Getting Situated (Mizu and Kara) Day 04 Incomplete X [Sanctuary] First Blood of Spring (Ixal & Sanc Staff) Day 06 Graded X [Sanctuary] Black Clouds and Blood Red Rain (Private) Day 08 Graded X You gotta learn somehow (Riki) Day 11 Incomplete X [Sanctuary] Breeding 101 - I have to do what?!? Day 15 Graded X [Sanctuary] Foaling 101 - The Blessings of New Life Day 20 Incomplete X [Dream] Sweet Breezy Times (Blythe, Wrenmae, Bannon) Day 23 Graded X [The Sanctuary] A Traveler From Home (Sama'el) Day 32 Incomplete X SUMMER Thread Title Date Status Rewards [The Sanctuary] To Build a Home (All Staff) Day 65 Incomplete X II. The night the towers cried [open] Day 81-82 Incomplete X FALL Thread Title Date Status Rewards [Sanctuary] The Wounded Return (Open) Day 15 Incomplete X [Sanctuary] Renewed hope (Kavala/Open) Day 70 Incomplete X WINTER Thread Title Date Status Rewards Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X   512 AV SPRING Thread Title Date Status Rewards Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X SUMMER Thread Title Date Status Rewards Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X FALL Thread Title Date Status Rewards Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X WINTER Thread Title Date Status Rewards Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X Title Here Day Status X

[Riki Stormheart]

Companions Flower (Deceased) Riki and Flower did not meet in the most gracious way. The day he met Rak'keli was also the day he met Flower. She was wounded in the Sea of Grass and attempting to chew her back leg off. Riki, only twelve at the time attempted to try and bandage up her wounded leg. After chimes of trying Rak'keli appeared and offered a helping hand to Riki in return all she wanted was for him to help all people, friend or enemy. With that he also received Flower, the first life he saved with his Healing Gnosis. Flower, although a bit hesitant at first became a good friend to Riki. She was a little hard to control at first due to the fact she was raised wild but slowly she became a great addition to the Stormheart pavilion. They were inseparable and he loved Flower until the day she passed. Luckily he was able to breed her, giving him Sadie. To this day he misses Flower. He sees her as the reason he was given his Gnosis. She also inspired him to become an animal healer and breeder. Sadie Sadie is the daughter of Flower. She is much like her mother in many ways. She is a bit more reserved than her mother due to the fact she was raised by Riki and not in the wild. Like her mother she is a Ghost Dog, and able to sense ghosts. Riki has never needed to use this power but Sadie is still his sidekick regardless. She is very friendly and protective of Riki. She often accompanies him on his visits to the people he is healing and allows them to pet her to try and calm themselves. Riki and Sadie are inseparable and the two would kill for one another. The only issue is, Riki would have to heal the person after. Although Sadie is quite tame she does hold a bit of her mother's personality. She is a talented hunter and she loves to chase sticks. Most of all she loves when she can lay down in the sun and get her belly rubbed. Jonas Stormheart To be written... Spring Spring is Riki's Strider and they have been together for about three years. Spring is a calm horse but is quite a formidable ally when in a tight situation. Contrary to Springs name, Riki actually bonded with her in the Winter. He knew when he looked at her that her name had to be Spring though. He loves Spring like family and much like Sadie, he would protect her with his life. Spring and Sadie tend to get along well although the two tend to bicker at times in their own way. They never hurt each other but just tend to egg each other on. Spring likes nothing more than to go for a run on a clear day and also loves to snack on vegetables. Her favorite thing to eat her carrots but she will never pass up an apple or two. Spring is very friendly and will let almost anyone touch her but only in the presence of Riki.

[Riki Stormheart]

Threads of Opalescent Light The wind dashed playfully through the grasses of Cyphrus as Riki set out to search for herbs. His father, who was also his teacher in the art of medicine, had sent him out in search of some flowers whose roots were used to clean out wounds. Riki had seen these flowers before and worked with their healing properties. He had never been sent out to find them alone though. As always, he carried his small leather bag with him, filled to the brim with herbs and salves in case he came across someone in need of a helping hand. His father had told him the flowers would not be out too far. He worried a bit as he walked. There were beasts that roamed the tall grasses and they were much bigger than him. He could not let his father down though. He was counting on him to get the supplies. Riki made sure to listen to the sound of the grasses and the whisper of the wind as he walked. If a glassbeak approached he would be in trouble. Especially because he had just learned his art of archery. With one hand he grasped the body of his bow and with the other; he laid a hand on his bag. The two objects had become his best friend over the past season, what with his brother leaving in a fit of rage because he felt as though he was too good to be a healer. Riki missed the days he was with his brother Jonas but he could not let his brother's memory make him lose his path. "Roots, I have to get the roots." He repeated his job to himself trying to replace his fear with a spark of pride at being chosen to find the herbs even though he was only twelve years old. In the distance a whine echoed through the Sea of Grass. It dripped of pain and helplessness. It was out of the range of hearing for young Riki though. He continued to plod along through the grasses repeating to himself, roots, remember the roots. As he walked a rustle came from the bushes. In a fit of fear Riki pulled his bow off of his shoulders and lined an arrow up in time to be met by a small rabbit. With a sigh he lowered the arrow and smiled down at the creature. "Hello there little guy." Riki reached out to the rabbit, wanting to pet its thick brown fur but it startled and ran. He began to chase after it, completely forgetting his quest of find the roots. His father had always told him Riki, attention is important. The moment you give up your attention you could lose the person you are trying to help". These words were left far behind him in Endrykas as he starred down the fluffy white tail of the rabbit. Chimes passed as Riki gave chase until the chase brought him to the whining creature. Riki stopped in his tracks and watched as the rabbit hopped away into the grass. "Where is that whining coming from?" He looked around and started to walk, his ears being his only guide to the wounded creature. As he progressed through the grass the whines became clearer as well as disgruntled growls. Soon the Riki made it to a bloodied mess of grey, black, and white fur. A Jivatalus Ghost Dog laid in the dirt, its leg bleeding out into the dirt. It was bent over itself chewing on its injured leg in what seemed an attempt to chew the appendage off. Riki sprung into action and walked toward the dog only to be greeted by growls and bared teeth stained red with blood. This dog did not want help. "She will die without me helping her." Riki's thought of his father and what he would do in this situation. "He would jump into action and help the dog, no matter the costs. If dad can do it, I can too." He moved forward and held a hand out to the dog to show he was not going to hurt him. "I just want to help you girl." The dog rebuked and redirected her fangs into his arm. He yelled out in pain as the dog clamped down on his arm. "Think like dad, what would he do?" With his free arm Riki tried to reach for his herbs in his bag. He could not hurt this dog. She was fighting for survival. As the dog's fangs gripped tighter into Riki's arm he continued to try and get the medicine into the dog's wound. "Please, let me help you. It will all be better soon if you just let me help you." The dog wrestled with Riki and he tried as hard as he could to hold the dog down without hurting her leg more. "It seems as though this dog is going to be a bit tricky to help. She does seem a bit wild." A calm voice sounded behind Riki and in his fervor to help the dog he merely answered the voice as if it were his mother, or a Drykas woman speaking to him. "She will not let me help her. If I don't help her she could lose her leg." The womanly voice moved closer and sat beside him. "You wish to help her regardless? That is quite brave even for a mighty Drykas! Would you even help her if she tried to kill you?" Riki huffed as he pushed a hand down on the dog's side. The top half of the dog's body was now pinned to the ground but the back leg that was not broken and bleeding was scratching at his arm. "She already seems bent on killing me miss. I really just want to see her feel better. I hate to hear an animal cry like she did." A sweet chuckle came from the woman and she looked down at the dog. "I can help you, help her. I just need you to promise me something." Riki's heart skipped a beat and he looked away from the struggling dog to the woman. He looked at her in wonder. She was a beautiful woman, sitting there beside him who seemed to shine with an opalescent glow. "Okay, what is it?" The dog took his opportunity to reel back and rake her claws across Riki's face. He felt the blood pool and his eyes began to water. "Do you promise to help everyone, friend or foe when they are in danger? If I helped you heal this dog would you carry on the deed and help to heal all who need it?" Riki nodded. It was all he wanted. He loved to see the faces of the people he helped. "Of course! There is nothing I would like better!" She gave a small nod and placed a hand upon his. The hand of the arm opposite the one being held by the dog began to feel warm under her touch. "What is happening? What are you doing?" Riki was a little scared. Was the woman burning him? "I am giving you the help you require. Don't worry, it will not hurt, it will only feel warm until I pull my hand away." The woman removed her hand from atop Riki's and what remained was an opal sigil, shining on his hand. "Place it on the dog's leg Riki." Riki listened and reached out to the dog's leg. He placed it on top of the wound and felt the blood between his fingers. "Please feel better dog. I just want to see you feel better." Beneath his hand the wound began to cleanse, although it did not heal. "Why is her leg not all better?" The woman smiled and placed a hand his shoulder. "You still need to use the skills your clan has taught you. My gift can help but you still need to use your medicinal skills to make sure she gets better. Maybe we will meet again Riki. Then we can talk about making that gift of yours a little stronger. For now, I think this dog will be safe in your care with a few bandages and a nights rest in your pavilion." Riki nodded, a bit spellbound and began to wrap the dog's leg with a bandage and a few sticks to keep it straight. "Don't worry girl. I'll make sure you get better. I promised I would." Riki looked back to the woman to thank her but she was already gone. Later, he would be told by his father he was visited by Rak'keli, the Goddess of Healing. "Thank you miss, I promise to take good care of her and your gift."