Ilhor Looking for a Job (Solo)

[Ilhor Skyglow]

Looking for a Job Summer 60, 512 AV With the city slowly returning back to normal, and with his heart filled with newfound hope, Ilhor decided that it's time to pick up his life where he had left it before the Storm. Tired of selling his sculptures on the streets, something that at times seemed more like begging, both to him and to his buyers, he decides to look for a stable job. With all the destruction that the Storm brought, he is certain that artists will be needed in greater numbers than usual, to help restore Avanthal to its former beauty. The only problem is... getting a job as a sculptor means he has to contact Vannis, a man that, in his earliest memories, resembles too much of his father's serious and cold side, without any of his well hidden, but ever-present, caring side. Truth be told, the main reason he hadn't looked for him when his need was even more dire, was exactly because of this image he had formed in his head. Yet, now that he is much older, and mostly, because of the need to find some sort of decent job, he decided that this perceived image is "an impulsive child's impression". Though, deep inside him, he knew that he hadn't been really convinced... Gathering his strength, he slowly started for the place where Vannis worked, determined to look and sound absolutely respectful and kind.

[Valkyrie]

Ilhor had heard a rumor that Vannis often visited the artists at the Aurora Showcase to see what new art was being produced and give encouragement. With only the rumor to go off Ilhor tromped slowly through the snow to the large icestone building. The tented peaks rose above him as he walked towards the entrance and passed by the silent seal sculpture guardians. Entering the door his vision would be assaulted with dozens of pieces of art from generations and generations of Skyglows lining the lobby. A young Vantha boy sat idly on a chair behind a desk looking bored. Ilhor approached and announced his intentions. The Vantha boy heaved a sigh and pointed a drooping finger towards a hallway on his left. Ilhor was left to find Vannis in that enormous building with only a half-hearted gesture to guide him. Combing through hallways and past dozens of artists studios and galleries he would finally hear the gentle rumble of Vannis’s voice. Turning a corner Ilhor would suddenly be met with the sight of the man he had heard and been seeking. Vannis stood tall and seemed to have an easy confidence about him. He was speaking to a Vantha women who appeared to be in her middle ages and had small streaks of paint in her hair and on her clothes and skin. She was showing Vannis a piece of paper containing the rough draft of a painting she wished to do. Vannis smiled and nodded at her, handing the paper back as she bowed in gratitude of his approval of her work. The woman spun on her heel and walked through a doorway, receding back into the depths of her studio. Vannis placed his hands on his hips and stood silently a moment as he watched her walk away. Ilhor sensed that this was the perfect time to approach and speak with the leader of the Skyglows.

[Ilhor Skyglow]

Ilhor was so excited to see all these people, artists like himself, working on something they loved, that he loved. He knew this was what he wanted to do, and he searched for Vannis with great hope and joy. And now, he was standing in from of him, his figure tall and confident, almost awe-inspiring. His heart was pounding, his palms begun to sweat, but he knew there was no time for hesitation. "Excuse me, I'm Ilhor, Ilhor Skyglow. I'm very sorry to be troubling you." he said, with a careful tone, full of respect. "You might not know me, my mother was Elena, and my father Rholor, I suppose you might know them. I'm here looking for a job... as a sculptor. It would be a great honor to work here, and help restore Avanthal's beauty after this terrible Storm." He stopped talking, and lowered his eyes. He didn't want to seem overconfident, not in front of such a worthy man as Vannis. Yet, he made sure his body language, the way he didn't allow himself to lock his hands in front of his chest, the slightly relaxed legs, would also subconsciously signal that he was determined and ready. Apparently, having to deal with so many people in his life, he thought he knew how to persuade people, with his manners, his words, and how he placed his body.

[Valkyrie]

Vannis turned to listen to Ilhor as he spoke and nodded quietly at his words. Avanthal had indeed lost a great many of its most famous works as ice and icestone sculptures alike melted in the terrible weather they had experienced.

“I am glad to see you so interested in helping your city Ilhor. I am even more glad that you chose sculpting as your art of choice. Our Hold would be glad to employ you as an artist. “ Vannis smiled and shook Ilhor’s hand firmly.

Thread Award Ilhor Skyglow : Experience 1 Investigation Lore Contact: Vannis Skyglow Location: The Aurora Showcase Finding Employment as a Sculptor Other Notes: Congrats! You are now employed. There will be a PM forthcoming with the terms of your employment. Please send me a PM if you have any questions or concerns.