GM-PCs:

Thalen ‘Kelf’ Syl'varin

31 - Male - Elf
Class + Specialization: Rogue - Assassin Custom Traits: Veilcut Dagger: Forged from the ironbark of the Brecilian Forest and a shard of Fade touched obsidian, this dagger partially exists in both the physical world and the Fade. When Thalen strikes with it, he can phase through armor once per round, bypassing physical defenses. On a critical hit, the target is briefly disoriented by nightmarish whispers from the Fade. If used on a sleeping or unconscious enemy, the dagger severs the soul cleanly. Shadowstep: Thalen vanishes into a swirl of black mist, moving up to sixty feet to a shadowed location he can see, even through walls or barriers. Leaves behind a faint illusion of himself for one round, confusing enemies. Song of the Hollow Grove: A haunting Dalish lullaby passed down by his Keeper. When sung in Elvhen or Fade touched places, it can: Calm restless spirits and let Thalen commune with echoes of the past for brief insight. Wraithskin: As a reaction to taking damage, Thalen can fade partially out of reality gaining resistance to all damage except force or psychic. He can move through creatures and objects for one round, with the caveat of taking damage. Whispers Before the Blade: Another haunting Dalish lullaby passed down by his Keeper. Thalen can forgo attacking in order to whisper a curse chant in Elvhen, targeting one creature he can see. They have disadvantage on their next attack, while considered flanked by shadows only they can see, giving attackers advantage on them and dealing additional psychic-based damage. Story traits: (Leave this empty for now. These are rewards granted via story progression) Stats: Heavy: Defender: [0/20] Perseverance: [0/20] Hard Hitter: [20/20] Combat Sense: [0/20] Physical: Reflexes: [20/20] Stealth: [20/20] Rapid Blows: [15/20] Perception: [15/20] Magic: Power: [5/20] Pattern Weaving: [0/20] Mana Pool: [5/20] Fortitude: [0/20] |
Biography: Thalen was born beneath the boughs of the Brecilian Forest, raised by the Syl'varin clan. His Keeper taught him the old ways; the names of the gods, the songs of the Fade, and how to walk the world without being seen. His vallaslin, dedicated to Fen'Harel, was inked into his forehead when he came of age. But even among the Dalish, Thalen never fully belonged. Thalen questioned the old stories, wondered why the gods never answered, and why their people were always running. When he was seventeen, he wandered too far, drawn by curiosity and a faint whisper from the Fade. Once he returned, he found his clan massacred. The attackers wore human armor; bandits, maybe, or bored chevaliers. No one was left alive. His Keeper’s staff was broken. The Halla were butchered for sport. Thalen buried what he could and burned the rest. Thalen trained for years in the shadows of Kirkwall, and later Antiva. He became known for quiet kills, ghost like movement, and an almost spiritual detachment from his work. Some said he sang Dalish lullabies while cleaning his blades. Others said he prayed before every contract. Not to the Creators, but to the Dread Wolf. Though he never forgot his roots, he no longer clung to them. He took contracts on corrupt nobles, slavers, even templars. But never elves. Never the People. He lived by one rule: "No blood without reason." And yet... his reasons grow thinner. Thalen both reveres and resents his Dalish heritage. He keeps a few relics: a faded cloth with Elvhen runes, and a carved halla pendant. Homeland: Brecilian Forest/Kirkwall Motivation: Doesn’t believe in “good,” but instead to fight to the death for those he trusts. Even if it means fighting the Blight, if only for Delilah. Relations: He hates practically every member of The Rethari Blades given a few exceptions. He considers Vae'nra a friend, or at least the closest thing to. Diana is the only other person he considers more mature than he is, given her no nonsense attitude. No one knows the relationship between him and Delilah, but it’s more than clear that he will give his all for her and her, him. Equipment List: N/A Signature: (Type “Expllo” to agree to the rules of the RP, including giving me permission kill off your character (within reason) in order to avoid any misconceptions down the line) |
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