Grim

[Grim Ravenwood]

Grim The Eiyon SERVICE REQUIRES SACRIFICE "Death comes to all. But some need a little push." "Real things in the darkness seem no realer than dreams" 001. Appearance Date of Birth: 1st of Winter 495AV Age: Twenty Two Race: Half-Isur Gender: Male Sexual Orientation: Straight Location: Riverfall Profession: Eiyon, Undertaker's Assistant Alignment: True Neutral Gnosis: One mark Eiyon Fluent: Common Basic: Vani Poor: Isur Flesh can be fooled, the spirit cannot Grim is a tall individual, standing at six foot, three inches of height. His frame, although tall, is rather slender with lean, well toned muscles. His silky black mane is kept short in length, not taking form of any particular style - with every strand going in the direction it pleases. Grim lets several unkempt bangs curtain in front of his pale face, obscuring one of his grayish-obsidian eyes. Underneath the dark layers of robes, ones that hang over his somewhat broad shoulders, one could notice the slight bluish tint on the skin of his left arm, betraying his Isurian heritage. Regularly shaved, his rounded chin gives his face a rather tame and soft look, one that sharply contrasts his overall appearance. As far as clothing goes, Grim prefers to keep them simple. His affinity towards black is clearly seen as it is the dominating color of everything he wears. Over a simple black shirt and pair of pants of the same color, Grim wears a tattered robe and scarf. For added protection, the Eiyon fashions leather armor, one who's color perfectly blends with that of the robe it hides underneath. "Only those that fear life itself, can fear death" 002. Personality Likes: Rain, Mist, Sea, Graveyards, Winter, Ale Dislikes: Heat, Summer, Undead, Noise Ethics: Stoic Calmness is the cradle of power Grim is one of the rare few gifted with an incredible amounts of patience, be it with people, or at the workplace. His calm demeanor, and ever present kind smile can be disrupted by few things, those being individuals that believe themselves entitled to an extension of their lives. Grim is a kind-natured individual, who often goes out of his way to aid strangers, even if that could spell doom for him. However, he is rather prideful, and doesn't look down kindly on those that would point out him being mixed-blood in an insulting manner. Even though his father was a human, Grim still holds a strong bound towards his mother's people trough blood. This is manifested in his strive for perfection, willingness to get stronger, and an unexplainable joy he finds in crafts. He is zealous in his faith, and upholds Dira's creed to the best of his possibilities. It is worth noting that the Eiyon experiences melancholy attacks from time to time. During these periods, his mood darkens, and he prefers keeping to himself - in some dark and isolated corner if possible. The situation he has found himself in is quite uncommon. Seeing as an half-Isur that would put worshiping death on top over the blood bond the shares with the patron of his mother's people, Izurdin. "I never really chose Death, It chose me" 003. History Once you realize that everything is changing, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve Pre-Creation History During the first day of Winter 495 AV, before the early morning darkness cleared, cries of a newborn child could be heard from the run down cottage, one that belonged to Asfar, the grave keeper of the Dust Bed. In a place so filled with death, life seemed so out of place... Most that knew him would say that Asfar was an odd individual. He would speak tales of the places he visited, claiming that there wasn't a crack on Mizahar he didn't explore, no river he hadn't sailed and no mountain he hadn't scaled. As for later, when he 'got snatched', as he would say, by his wife, he would come to settle in Sunberth - even though, he never truly melded in with the local populace. His son, Asfar named Grim. By this alone, one could figure that the grave keeper had a rather odd sense of humor. Grim had grown up in the cemetery, surrounded by graves and memorials of the people that once existed. Death was something mundane, and the boy grew accustomed to it. His father, despite the fact that he did not want his son to follow in his footsteps, taught Grim the basics of the undertaker's trade, among the other skills he knew. His mother in the other hand, a proud Isur, taught the boy the value of strength, of both mind and body. One day however, Grim's childhood met an untimely end. Picking up a body wasn't anything unusual, it was just another part of Asfar's job as the grave keeper. One person was heard screaming from the heart of Dust Bed Ridge. Assuming it was just another would-be-wizard in search for ancient knowledge within the tombs, he presumed that the man was probably killed off by as pack of wolves. Within the lands of the Ridge, such beasts, vicious and territorial in nature, weren't an uncommon sight. With several other men, Asfar went to retrieve the body. However, he would never return. According to Simon, the sole survivor if the 'attack', a single Chained One, monstrous in appearance, massacred the party. Be it by luck, or whatever other force, Simon escaped the agent of Uldr, only to return covered in a mix of sweat and blood. Zeyna, not without hope in her heart, rushed to the place Simon described, planting a single kiss on her son's forehead before departing after her husband. Even though Grim waited by the door of their home, she never returned. Dust Bed wasn't long without a new keeper. Soon, Jebediah would come and take his father's place. Grim never really saw his parent's corpses. Jebediah told Grim that he had incinerated them, claiming that those who have been killed by the undead shouldn't be buried besides the rest, because they could spread the curse of Returning. In Sunberth, orphans were many, and Grim wasn't any different than the rest of them. Even with this in mind, Jebediah offered the boy a job as one of his body retrievers. Grim, now alone, accepted the job out of necessity.

[Grim Ravenwood]

Grim The Eiyon SERVICE REQUIRES SACRIFICE "Death comes to all . But some need a little push." Skills are common, talents are rare 004. Skills Do the things you are good at. Most people don't live long enough to become good at something   Novice Skill Experience Total Bodybuilding 14SP 14XP Endurance 1XP+2XP 3XP Falconry 5SP 5XP Housekeeping 1XP 1XP Interrogation 1XP 1XP Intimidation 1XP 1XP Medicine 1XP 1XP Observation 3XP+2XP+1XP+5XP+3XP 14XP Organization 1XP 1XP Planning 1XP 1XP Presuation 2XP 2XP Rethoric 1XP+1XP 2XP Singing 10SP 10XP Socialization 1XP+3XP+1XP+5XP+3XP 13XP Spiritism 2XP 2XP Subterfuge 1XP 1XP Tactics 1XP 1XP Unarmed Combat 1XP 1XP Undertaking 5SP 5XP Wrestling 1XP 1XP   Competent Skill Experience Total Weapon: Scythe 10RB+16SP+1XP+3XP 30XP   Expert Skill Experience Total # - - # - -   Master Skill Experience Total # - - # - - Knowledge is of no power, less you put it in practice 005. Lore Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof   Social Socialization: Joking to Calm Someone Down Two Three Four   Locations Sunberth: Street Layout Location: Ethereal Notions Location: Lapis Park Riverfall: Scarce Female Population Riverfall: City of Parks Riverfall: Not everyone can become Kuvan Labour Aid: Not as charming as the Blood Pits   Combat Combat: Scythes can be used to pull enemies closer Scythe: Blocking with the Snath Scythe: Advantage in Range Scythe: The L stance Scythe: An unpredictable and uncommon Weapon Scyhte Parts: The Snath Scyhte Parts: The beard Spear: A troublesome weapon Tactics: Pulling one’s Pants Down Miscalculations are fatal in Battle Unconventional tactics work best on conventional opponents   Self Dira: Follower Grim: A fitting name Self: I can more than handle it Self: Far from a Regular Opponent Self: Kuvan Ghosts: Each has a unique "smell" to an Eiyon   Other First day on the job in Syliras Medicine: If a patient is too far gone, experiment and learn from them Some jobs in your field still suck Spiritism: Soul Mist on an object allows the object to physically interact with a ghost Spiritism: Dusting is often the easiest way to deal with a ghost Some people just want to die in the glory of battle Spiritism: Soul Mist can be used to bait ghosts Medicine: Heat Can Make People Crazy Every Day is one to Learn   People Aladari: Vantha fisherwoman Aladari: Believer and Follower of the Gods Martini Elwood: Strange Girl With an Imaginary Friend Dusk: Companion Dusk: Likes to Try Out New Skulls

[Grim Ravenwood]

Grim The Eiyon SERVICE REQUIRES SACRIFIC "Death comes to all. But some need a little push." "The more material we lose, the less we have. The less we have, the more we win" 006. Possessions To have so little, and it of so little value, was to be quaintly free   Apparel Leather Armor (Black) Black Scarf (Cotton) Black Robes (Linen + Cowled) Black Shirt (Linen) Black Pants (Linen) and Boots (Leather) Black Undergarments (Cotton)   Equipment Flint and Steel (Iron Pyrite) Eating Knife (Steel) Black Waterskin (Cow Bladder) Black Backpack (Leather)   Other Quill and Ink (2Oz.) Black Journal (Leather Bound)   Companion Dusk is the name of Grim's pet skull crow. He first met it when Asfar found the chick lying in the dirt near the gallows. It's wing was injured, thus Grim nourished it back to health. Although he tried releasing the bird, Dusk wasn't willing to leave Grim, and has stayed with him ever since. Like other Skull Crows, Dusk tends to wear the skulls of other birds on his head. Although Grim doesn't understand why, this particular habit doesn't bother him. While a omen of terrible luck to others, Grim finds solace and comfort in the presence of his 'friend'.   Heirloom Grim's heirloom is a steel scythe named Patricide. It's snath is made out of polished oak, adorned with numerous shallow cuts along it's surface. Unlike most scythes, Grim's scythe has no handle, suggesting that it's purpose was never cutting grass. It's ring is made out of the same piece of steel the blade is, as it extends on both sides. The chine does not lower into a slope, but rather is nooked at both sides, though only the upper nook is bladed. The beard of the scythe extends into an uneven arc, only to end at the lower nook, one used for catching weapons such as spears. The ring extends to the opposite side of the blade itself, forming a bladed, three-pointed crown.   Ledger Amount: What For: Balance +100GM Starting Package 100GM -1GM Purchasing Linen Robes 99GM -2SM Purchasing Cowl Attachment 98GM 8SM -45GM Summer 516AV Living Expenses 53GM 8SM -0GM Fall 516AV Living Expenses 53GM 8SM -45GM Winter 516AV Living Expenses 8GM 8SM +276GM Spring 517AV Wages 284GM 8SM -135GM Spring 517AV Living Expenses 159GM 8SM +364GM Summer 517AV Wages 523GM 8SM -135GM Summer 517AV Living Expenses 388GM 8SM -0GM Fall 517 AV Living Expenses 388GM 8SM -135GM Winter 517AV Living Expenses 253GM 8SM - / - Winter 517AV Wages 253GM 8SM -135GM Spring 518AV Living Expenses 118GM 8SM - / - Spring 518AV Wages 118GM 8SM -3GM Blank Book 115GM 8SM -5CM Quill 115GM 7SM 5CM -2GM Ink 1Oz. Vial x2 113GM 7SM 5CM -10GM Leather Armor 103GM 7SM 5CM "Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home" 007. Housing Location: Riverfall - Cora's Apartments Land is the secure ground of home, the sea is like life, the outside, the unknown Currently, Grim rests at The Cora Apartments, located at the third tier of the cliff, close to the shore line. His room is pre furnished, with comfortable yet economy-class furniture.

[Grim Ravenwood]

Grim The Eiyon SERVICE REQUIRES SACRIFICE "Death comes to all. But some need a little push." "I will show you my faith trough my actions" 008. Threads There is nothing that is more clothed in attractive grab that a false creed. I will show you the truth.   Sm 516AV Date Title Progress 64th Bedside Manner Finished   Wn 516 AV Date Title Progress 4th Death's Hand Unfinished 19th Rendezvous Unfinished 6th Winter's warm Welcome Abandoned   Sp 517 AV Date Title Progress 50th A Strange Shop Finished 67th Welcome to the Circle Finished   Sm 517 AV Date Title Progress 24th Good Friend, Bad Request Finished 67th A Grim Reunion Unfinished 16th Death Smells like Flowers Finished 25th Burial at Sea Finished 60th Sickle to Scythe Finished   Wn 517 AV Date Title Progress 1st In the Fire's Flicker Unfinished 4th In the Garden of Good and Evil Finished 67th The Ways of Worshiping Death Finished

[Grim Ravenwood]

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