Alodian Aviastas

[Alodian Aviastas]

Alodian (The Wandering Healer) (Hosted by Photobucket) Basic Information Race: Vantha Birthday & Age : 7th of Summer, 492 AV: 18 years of age Gender: Male Physical Description Alodian stands 6'0" tall, with an athletic build, weighing in at about 170 pounds. He has smokey grey eyes with a tint of emerald, as of this moment. Like other Vanthas, his eyes change colors with his moods. He has jet black hair with emerld highlights spread throughout his hair. He has sort of a square jaw that makes him look serious, even when he's trying to be funny, but the rest of his face is rounded. His other features on his face, such as his eyes, take on a delicate look. He has a good complexion, and he has only ever gotten a handful of blemishes. His skin tends to be a tan glow, that his body naturally puts off. Character Concept -Personality: Like most Vanthas, Alodian tends to be a bit on the dramatic side. Also like other Vanthas, he tends to make every word count, have meaning, and hold intent. He does like to put on a show, and is comfortable being himself. He is very loving, and believes in the strength of a community. He may not be the strongest person out there, but he is still very dexterous and impeccibly good at leatherworking and and embroidery, not to mention carving and dancing as well. Even though it's not in his history of talents, he is also very skilled in healing. Character History Alodian was born in to the Aviastas Hold in Avanthal, to Daemon and Trinity Aviastas. From the day he was born, Alodian and his parents had a bond so strong that nothing could break it. His father, like most Vantha men, was a great hunter and fisherman, while his mother tended the crops. Ever since he could talk, his parents informed him of his history and of the vivid adventures they set out on. As he grew older, he followed in his father's footsteps, learning everything he could about his heritage. His childhood consisted of community gatherings, storytelling of the Vantha history, learning how to hunt and fish, and most of all, learning to spin dull sentences into vivid, vibrant ones. But early on his parents noticed something different about their son. When Daemon took him hunting, he noticed how his son's eyes changed every time he killed an animal.Not only that, but once or twice, he saw Alodian try to get heal the kill, as if he was sorry for what he had done. His father ignored the strange behavior, thinking it was just a phase. As he grew even older, Alodian took interest in medicinal practices, along with practicing herbalism as well. His family supported his decision, but they also encouraged him to keep with the Vantha way. Obeying his parents, he continued learning the trade of the Vanthas and of the healer, strengthening his knowlege. When he was fifteen, his father died of a heart attack, that sent him to be withthe Goddess Morwen and the God Rhaus. That day it felt like his world had stopped moving, that a part of him was lost forever. But with his mother distraught, Alodian had to step up to being the man of the house now, providing for his mother. Having this responsibility early on, Alodian put all of his essence into learning how to improve his Vantha abilities, although he tended to focus more on the healing ones now. It also put a lot of stress on him. He turned to the elder men of the Vantha race to teach him things, to help him deal with a wrong that could never be righted. Even with the struggle of being a single parent, Trinity never remarried and made sure that she taught her son everything a father would, all the while teaching him the mother's values. Being a Vantha, the whole community is like your family. Even when his father passed, other men stepped up to help his mother, offering to marry her. She refused endless times, focusing all her attention on her son. One thing that both of his parents drummed into him was that no matter what, you were to be respectful to everyone, no matter what. Especially those Vantha's over 50; they are considered very wise. Ever since he was little, Alodian has had an affinity for healing. It wasn't anything big mind you, it was little things that could be done with herbs and simple medicines. He always felt the draw to people, wanting to help them whenever he could. However, his helping nature was not only for humans, but for animals as well. Being a Vantha male means that hunting and fishing are two prominet descriptions of what Vantha males do every day. With that disadvantage, the others in the community have helped out his family, providing them with food. Even though he is different, the rest of his race still welcome him, since he is after all a Vantha. When Alodian reached eighteen years, his mother became very sick. A couple of days after she had tended the crops, Trinity broke out in a red, itchy rash all along her hands and arms. Unaware of what caused this, his mother would scratch and scratch, not knowing that it was only making it worse. Alodian tried a few different medicines and herbs, finding nothing helped his mother. When he couldn't find a solution, he went searching for herbs that could help him. He came across a melaleuca tree, which was rumored to have great results with rashes and such. Taking a sample of the oils, Alodian rushed home, applying the melaleuca tree to his mothers hands and arms. After a few minutes, the itching ceased, allowing for his mother to get a decent night's rest. A few days later, when he awoke, he found Trinity, who recovered shortly after he applied the oils of the melaleuca tree. When he went to wash up, he noticed that the Goddess of Healing had gifted him with her mark, a Twisted Swirling Sigil in Shimmering Opal on his right shoulder, bonding Alodian to her. Astounded that this honor was placed upon him, Alodian committed doing everything he could to help others, as he had helped his own mother. He did continue with is Vantha trades, but now that he was gifted, he focused on not only healing his fellow Vanthas, but animals as well. As one of his trades as a Vantha is hunting, he has found it nearly impossible for him to follow through with that, which has other Vanthas helping his family. Even though he is different from the other Vanthas slightly, their nature is still to welcome Alodian as a part of their society. Wanting to get out and explore, Alodian decided to move to Wind Reach, which is close to his home town. He wants to branch out, to experience new things. Training (Skills, Arcana, Gnosis, Lore) Gnosis- Healing Medicine 10 (+3) Herbalism 5 (+5) Philtering 5 (+5) Carving (+ 10 Racial Bonus) Dance 5 Leatherworking 10 Hunting 10 Fishing 5 Observation +1 Philosophy +1 Socialization +5 Equipment and Possessions Fur lined coat (starting package) Emerald cotton shirt(starting package) Leather Pants(starting package) Wool Cap (Starting Package) Leather boots(starting package) Water skin (starting package) Emerald Wool cloak(starting package) Leather Gloves (Starting Package) Backpack (starting package) Basic 20x20 single room cottage with a hearth, bunk, chest, chair and small table Basic toiletries Straight razor Food for a week Eating knife Flint/Steel Father's Field Healers Kit (Family Heirloom) Lore -Everyone deserves respect, no matter who they are. -Respect for Life. -Tincture of Cinquefoil -Tincture (general) -Tincture of Opium (Laudanum) -Willow Bark Tea -Comfrey Tea -Marius Mero (basic) Languages Vani- Fluent Common- Basic Denvali- Poor Ledger 100 gm Passed by a market and bought: -3 sm (Emerald cotton cloak) -3 sm (Emerald Leather Vest) ------------------------ Total Left: 99 gm, 94 sm Thread List 1 of Summer 510 AV The Sanikas Gates 3 of Summer 510 AV An unexpected surprise [Alodian Aviastas ] 6 of Summer 510 AV Blazing Your Own Trail [Alodian Aviastas] 17 of Summer 510 AV [Denval] Entrance Thread 18 of Summer 510 AV The Training Has Begun- Tabby 20 of Summer 510 AV Foreigners (Alodian) 5 of Fall 510 AV Trying To Find Ground (Alodian) Date is being changed 510 AV Sensing your Kind (Alodian)