Vard Briar (Krovard)

[Vard Briar]

Themes:

Gentleman's Theme - Blackheart by Two Steps From Hell


Krovard's Greeting Theme - Big Sky by Two Steps From Hell


A Gentleman's Dark Side Theme - Power of Darkness by Two Steps From Hell

Vard Briar, The Lonely Gentleman

Gender: Male

Age: 26

Race: Symenestra

Birthday: 13th of Fall 490 AV

Physical Description:

Face claim: Jesse Spencer


Credit goes to the lovely Amoux!

Vard Briar is a 26 year old, male Symenestra who is 6'0" and weighs 150 lbs. He has unwashed, shoulder-length hair that is ash-white with dark stains of reddish brown at the ends. Vard's eyes are amethyst purple with flecks of gold and glow lucidly in the dark. Like most Symenestra, he has a very pale complexion. Years of training have helped to make Vard one of the strongest Symenestra, at least in build. He has a lithe form but a well-defined torso and limbs give him a slight edge in combat.

His face is uninteresting, with his most noted feature being his ears. They point high up and splay out an inch or so, an irregularity that he often attempts to conceal. Vard's nose is small, his mouth often upturned in a grin and his cheekbones arch high to his ear. Many have told him his looks resemble those of a bat, despite the Symenestra's frequent comparison to spiders. Vard recognizes the utility of the essential shell armour most of his people wear but he likes to accent it with a cloak or cape when he can, preferably white. When not in armour, he has a liking for lavish cloaks and uniforms.

Home Region: Alvadas, Kalea

Character Concept: Vard is an intellectual, cultural and physical anomaly. He is in many ways, alienated for his differences when for the most part he simply wishes to bridge these gaps. He has become something of a wanderer and he is unsure of who he is. He recognizes who he was, but now more than ever the future is uncertain.

Intellectually, Vard is brilliant. He has absolutely no qualms about learning and a long-term goal of his is to adopt reimancy. Indeed, he was intelligent from the moment he could speak his mind. Often however, his brilliance is overshadowed by his isolation from others and thus he has precious few chances to develop his mind.

Culturally, Vard likes to think he has good, nay, great taste. He loves anything pre-Valterrian at first sight and it's a slight obsession. Especially with anything related to Symenestra before the world-shaking disaster. He also projects an aura of class and sophistication, at long as the person with whom he converses hasn't turned tail and fled before he has opened his mouth. As a Symenestra, he has for the most part embraced his race, and he wants to spread awareness that not all of them are monsters. However, he does not hold stock with the harvests and counts himself among the ever-hopeful Esterians.

Physically, Vard is even more estranged because of his ears but these very seldom come into play among his other traits. Typically, he tries to hide them when among his fellow Symenestra.

Character Merits and Flaws:

+ Due to Vard's isolation, he is quite self-sustaining and has little need for company.
+ He loves the arts and cultures he finds on his many wayward journeys.
+ Vard is an irrepressible optimist, and he never gives up hope.

- Because of his lonely life, he has a hard time expressing how he feels.
- He is nigh incapable of settling down, and has become so used to being rejected that it's an almost automatic response.
- Vard is quite understandably, very shy.

Starting Package and Heirloom:

1 simple shirt (White)
1 pair of simple pants (White)
1 pair of simple boots (Black Leather)
1 pair of simple undergarments (confidential ;D)
1 simple cloak (White on outside, Red lining
1 Waterskin
1 Backpack which contains:
1 Set of Toiletries (comb, brush, razor, soap)
Food for a week
1 eating knife
Flint & Steel
Ocarina made of bone (Supposedly Pre-Valterrian but obviously not)
100 gold rimmed mizas
1 large tent (4 person), large tarp, 100 ft of rope, flint & steel, lantern, 2 torches, bedroll, blanket, fishing tackle & hooks, a compass, a riding horse, a full set of tack, and a large set of saddlebags

Horse Info :

Gildling: Starlight
Size: 14'2hh
Color: Palomino with pale luminous coat.
Purpose: Riding
Location: Throughout Mizahar .
Value: 100 gm.
Special Abilities: Gildlings tend to glow in the dark (and seem shimmering in the daylight), making them invaluable for night or storm travel. Gildlings are mischievous creatures that tend to find trouble or play pranks on their riders. They are surefooted and strong, appealing to those horse owners that simply 'want something different'.

Skills:
Acrobatics 10/100 (Racial Bonus)
Camouflage 25/100 (Starting Package)
Painting 5/100 (Starting Package)
Drawing 5/100 (Starting Package)
Play Musical Instrument (Ocarina)10/100 (Starting Package)
Weapon:Rapier 5/100 (Starting Package)

Lore:
Knows how to find and make dyes
Composed his own song, "The Ballad of Krovard"

Languages:
Fluent: Symenos
Basic: Common
Poor: Nari

History: To be written...

Class is remaining true to yourself

No matter the cost

[Vard Briar]

Date

Ledger:

Product or Service	+ or -	Total
Starting Package	+100 GM	100 GM
Wine and Chicken	-13 GM	87 GM
Board at Cubacious Inn	-2 GM	85 GM
2 Good Quality Books	-12 GM	73 GM
1 Quill	-5 CM	72 GM, 95 CM
2 Bottles of Ink (1 oz.)	-2 GM	70 GM, 95 CM
Tips for Vard's Ocarina Playing	+3 GM	73 GM, 95 CM
Looted Mizas	+10 GM	83 GM, 95 CM
Summer Living Expenses	-45 GM	38 GM, 95 CM
Rapier	-20 GM	18 GM, 95 CM
Autumn Living Expenses 514 AV	-5 GM	13 GM, 95 CM
Winter Living Expenses 514 AV	-5 GM	8 GM, 95 CM
Spring Living Expenses 515 AV	-5 GM	3 GM, 95 CM
Summer, Autumn, Winter 515 AV (inactive)	N/A	3 GM, 95 CM
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter 516 AV (inactive)	N/A	3 GM, 95 CM
Sold Starlight	+85 GM	88 GM, 95 CM
Travel Costs (boat): Alvadas - Syliras	-15 GM	73 GM, 95 CM

Class is remaining true to yourself

No matter the cost

[Vard Briar]

Date

Inventory:

 

Weapons and Armour

1 simple shirt (White)
1 pair of simple pants (White)
1 pair of simple boots (Black Leather)
1 pair of simple undergarments (confidential ;D)
1 simple cloak (White on outside, Red lining
1 Rapier and 1 Scabbard
1 Worn and Battered Mace

 

Supplies

1 Waterskin,
1 Set of Toiletries (comb, brush, razor, soap),
1 Linen Sack of Alvadas's Glass Water Gems,

 

Tools

Flint & Steel,
1 eating knife,
1 Backpack

 

Miscellaneous

Ocarina made of bone,
2 Good Quality Books,
1 Quill,
2 Bottles of Ink (1 oz.)

 

Camp

1 large tent (4 person),
large tarp,
100 ft of rope,
flint & steel,
lantern,
2 torches,
bedroll,
blanket,
fishing tackle & hooks,
a compass, a riding horse,
a full set of tack,
and a large set of saddlebags.

Injuries and Markings:

 

Injuries

Injury	Date of Injury	Treatment	Date Healed
Broken Ring Finger	70th of Autumn 514 AV	Ionu's Mercy	7th of Winter 514 AV

 

Scars, Markings and Mended Flesh

Bumpy knuckle on thumb from The Spider's Staggering Stroll

Class is remaining true to yourself

No matter the cost

[Vard Briar]

Date

Skills:

 

Skills 1-25

Skills	Starting	Earned	Racial	Total
Acrobatics	0	0	+10	10
Camouflage	+25	0	0	25
Painting	+5	0	0	5
Drawing	+5	0	0	5
Play Musical Instrument (Ocarina)	+10	+5	0	15
Weapon:Rapier	+5	+1	0	6
Socialization	0	+21	0	21
Observation	0	+19	0	19
Subterfuge	0	+1	0	1
Rhetoric	0	+9	0	9
Negotiation	0	+4	0	4
Unarmed Combat	0	+2	0	2
Begging	0	+1	0	1
Intimidation	0	+3	0	3
Intelligence	0	+2	0	2
Interrogation	0	+1	0	1
Land Navigation	0	+2	0	2
Persuasion	0	+5	0	5
Meditation	0	+3	0	3
Singing	0	+1	0	1
Teaching	0	+2	0	2
Storytelling	0	+1	0	1
Philosophy	0	+2	0	2
Whistling	0	+1	0	1
Tactics	0	+2	0	2

 

Skills 26-50

Skills	Starting	Earned	Racial	Total
Planning	0	+2	0	2
Escape Artist	0	+1	0	1
Cosmetology	0	+1	0	1
Investigation	0	+2	0	2
Cryptography	0	+1	0	1
Running	0	+2	0	2
Organization	0	+3	0	3
Busking	0	+1	0	1

Class is remaining true to yourself

No matter the cost

[Vard Briar]

Date

Lores:

 

Crafting

Knows how to find and make dyes

 

Arts

Composed his own song, "The Ballad of Krovard"

 

Personal

How To Be Classy
Dealing With Demons In Public
Learning to navigate The Garden of No Return
Never go to The Garden of No Return unprepared
Haggling For A Lower Price
Persuasion: Self-deprecation

 

Locations

Location: The Withering Rose
Location: The Bizarre
Alvadas: A method to the madness
The Underground: A Dangerous Place

 

People

Phobius: A Fast Friend
Phobius: One of The Good Guys
Phobius: Personal History
Phobius: Confidant
Yisanareysin: Viper Dhani
Yisanareysin: Reysin Ekans
Darkalin Pinewood: Fellow Symenestra

 

World Knowledge

Inarta: Childhood Nurseries
Inertia: Dek

Class is remaining true to yourself

No matter the cost

[Vard Briar]

Date

Thread List:

Summer 514 AV

The Gentleman's Return 42nd of Summer Spoils:

Classy! :

Player: Vard Briar

XP: Socialization +5, Observation: 4 Musical Instrument: Orcarina +2, Subterfuge +1, Rhetoric +1

Lores
✦ Location: The Withering Rose
✦ Phobius: A Fast Friend
✦ Phobius: One of The Good Guys
✦ How To Be Classy
✦ Dealing With Demons In Public


Loot:
I assume Vard is footing the bill?
Bottle of Wine + 12 GM
Chicken Dinner + 1 GM
Total: 13 GM

It looks like you've already deducted that among from your ledger, so that looks good. But, did you know Vard will be receiving money as well?

Gained: 3 GM (For those who tossed coins at him in the street.)

Notes: What an interesting character. His mannerisms are very sophisticated to say the least! But I do want to remind you that for speaking Common at the basic level, you play Vard as very, very eloquently. Just keep that in mind. But otherwise, I really enjoyed this thread. It was humorous.

Graded

Syllania's Scrolls and Tomes 43rd of Summer Spoils:

Classy! :

Player: Vard Briar

XP: Negotiation +1

Lores
✦ Haggling For A Lower Price
✦ Location: The Bizarre


Loot: It would be great if you were a bit more descriptive in what kinds of books they were. Or, of course, I can just tell you what they are. Let me know what you prefer.

Obviously the amount in your receipt and the two books are now yours.

Notes: Short & sweet. If you have any comments or questions about your grade, let me know.

Graded

The Spider and The Serpent 50th of Summer Spoils:

Classy! :

Player: Vard Briar

XP: Observation +4, Socialization +5, Instrument: Ocarina +1, Unarmed Combat +2 Negotiation +1
Lores
✦ Yisanareysin: Viper Dhani
✦ Yisanareysin: Reysin Ekans
✦ Learning to navigate the Garden of No Return
✦ Alvadas: A method to the madness
✦ Never go to the Garden of No Return Unprepared


Loot: +10 GM
A worn, battered mace that looks of little value

Notes: If you want more musical xp rewards in the future, my suggestion is to put in more detail. How does Vard control his breathing when playing, what do his fingers do, does he make mistakes, etc.

Also, in the fighting, Vard recognizes a weak point in the bad guy's stance and has the skills to maneuver and dodge blows. While racially, Symenestra are fast, Vard has no skills in unarmed combat at all. Saying he learned things as a child does not mean he can do them now, unless you do flashbacks and earn the points. Keep that in mind while you write later on and make sure you're not doing things out of your skill level.

Graded

Autumn 514 AV

The Gentleman's Meeting 31st of Autumn Spoils:

Classy! :

Vard

Skills
Ocarina +1
Weapon: Rapier +1
Intimidation +1
Intelligence +1
Land Navigation +1
Observation +5
Socialization +5
Rhetoric +3
Persuasion +3
Philosophy +1
Negotiation +1
Planning +1
Escape Artist +1
Cosmetology +1
Investigation +1
Cryptography +1
Teaching +1
Running +2
Lores
The Underground: A Dangerous Place
Darkalin Pinewood: Fellow Symenestra
Rewards/Consequences
+Rapier and scabbard
-20 GM
Notes :
Just a few things: Firstly, please play to your skill level. While Vard's playing of the ocarina was broken due to emotion, please keep in mind that at novice, while he can play a song from memory that he's learned, it probably isn't going to carry with it much more than a melody line. I still awarded the point however, as you were close enough in this. I just wanted to make that a clear point for the future. Also, this is an older thread, so if you're already aware of Basic and Fluent languages, no worries. I want to reiterate that if you're at Basic, that needs to be reflected in your character's speech. The manner in which he speaks now is definitely fluent, so do keep that in mind.

Graded

The Spider's Staggering Stroll 70th of Autumn Spoils:

Classy! :

Grade Awarded!
Vard


Skills

➢ Begging +1
➢ Intimidation +2
➢ Intelligence +1
➢ Interrogation +1
➢ Land Navigation +1
➢ Observation +4
➢ Socialization +5
➢ Rhetoric +5
➢ Persuasion +1
➢ Meditation +1
➢ Singing +1
➢ Teaching +1
➢ Storytelling +1
➢ Philosophy +1
➢ Whistling +1
➢ Tactics +1

Lores
➢ Persuasion: Self-Deprecation
➢ Inarta: Childhood Nurseries
➢ Phobius: Personal History
➢ Inarta: Dek
➢ Phobius: Confidant

Consequences
Symenestra have pretty fragile bones and bodies, and with a novice unarmed skill as well as the force of Verin's movement, Vard's ring finger is now broken. It will heal in 5 weeks without healing, but it will be crooked if not set once it heals. If treated at Ionu's Mercy, it will heal in four weeks and be straight with a slight bump at the point of fracture.

Comments
Please keep in mind that Vard was very drunk, and that doesn't just wear off immediately. A hang over would still make most of what he did in this thread very difficult.

Interesting thread. Heart to hearts are always fun to read, and getting to learn about things from a PC's perspective on their own history is really neat! Very nice writing!

Graded

Spring 515 AV

The Gentleman's Song (Job Thread #1) 3rd of Spring Spoils:

Classy! :

Vard

Skills
Ocarina +1
Observation +2
Socialization +1
Persuasion +1
Meditation +2
Tactics +1
Negotiation +1
Planning +1
Investigation +1
Organization +3
Busking +1
Lores
None
Rewards/Consequences
+A small linen sack of Alvadas' glass water gems
Notes :
Please note that Alvadas' illusions never extend beyond the city's walls with the exception of The Mischief. Alvadas' illusions also do not affect the interior of the city, though they can be brought inside and will usually continue to exist as they were found. Again, please keep in mind that Vard is only a novice at the ocarina. While he can certainly play a melody that he's learned, improvisations, transpositions, and the control over timbre and tone are all above his skill level. At novice, he would not be gathering a crowed, though it is entirely likely a few people may stop to watch or drop a few mizas out of pity or in passing. While emotions can be elicited by the most simplistic of melodies, please keep in mind that at novice, it would be the melody itself and the memories that it brings up not Vard's actual playing. That would be something doable at competent or higher (which even then, it would be far more effective at expert).
I'm also a little confused about the old man. Is the note from him? If so, did he write it before he even saw Vard or was it merely implied he did it during the playing of the ocarina? In either case, the ruby will not be a ruby, rather another piece of the glass water.
Interesting take on the season's changes! I find it amusing that Vard tried to stop a native from doing what he wanted. I was definitely grinning pretty hard there. I wish I could have awarded you something for the song! It was neat (and is always neat) to see players go above and beyond to do something cool with their posts!

Graded

Right Turn? Right Turn! 5th of Spring Spoils:

Rude! :

N/A

Incomplete

The Maiden's Song (Job Thread #2) 10th of Spring Spoils:

Retired :

N/A

Retired

Class is remaining true to yourself

No matter the cost