Skillfulness
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Putting up a work in progress so you can check if anything in the history needs to be changed.
EDIT: And with that it should be done, let me know if any changes need to be made
Name: Thilfey, The Travelling Fist
Species: Geist
Age: 237
Gender: Female
Type: Normal
Appearance:
Thilfey is a tall Giest, a couple inches under five feet. She has lengthy reddish brown hair that is roughly waist length when down. She almost always has it up in complex layers of braids which can take multiple hours to do. The wiry texture allows her to skip washing it for multiple days so she can keep the braids up for almost a week before needing to take them out. Usually, she has one large braid that extends from the center of the back of her head with a piece of cloth holding the end together. The bulk of her hair is in plain braids ending around her waist. She has a second row of shorter braids with the inner layer of her hair that lay around her shoulders. Her skin is a dark grey and mostly smooth, but riddled with various hidden and visual scars. They aren’t very obvious with her darker skin. Her eyes are one, pure shade of teal without pupils or whites and she has thin pointed ears, roughly three inches long.
Her outfits are often simple. Thilfey has flat and flexible pairs of shoes with thick soles for traveling over most terrains. Her pants are thick, yet lightweight to keep her warm but stay out of the way when she casts. They’re fairly durable, like all her clothing. Her tops are always sleeveless and usually a little loose to avoid restricting her movement. She prefers plain, darker colors and avoid any accessories, keeping things simple and abstaining from materialism. She does wear simple, chainmail gauntlets sometimes when casting. Though not needed, the gloves help her focus her mana so she can worry about other things.
Personality: Thilfey is a pretty calm individual. She rarely angers and isn’t anxious about much. Since she meditates often, she has great control over her emotions and won’t spend much energy dwelling on things with her feelings. Instead, she practices patience and avoids being reactive unless necessary. Generally, she is quiet and only speaks up when she truly thinks she has something useful to add to a conversation. Part of being a geist is taking time and Thilfey certainly fits the bill there. She won’t rush through anything which has helped in multiple facets of her life.
One thing she is passionate about is her training as a monk. Over around 200 years she has learned the practices of the Imperious Monks which include quiet meditation and thorough training in martial arts. Thilfey learned to analyze each aspect of her motions when casting and she is fairly contemplative, frequently gazing off into space while thinking about life's mysteries. She was a bright and energetic child, she focused that energy into the monk lifestyle and has grown to appreciate moving at a slower pace. One of her vices is music. She has picked up an instrument or two in her travels and practices when she can, but prefers to hear others play.
Though generally levelheaded, she does have a few things that can set her off. She despises seeing people take advantage of the weak. Growing up, Thilfey was taught to care for those that could not care for themselves, so she is disgusted by people in power who abuse their position. She isn’t openly aggressive though. It’s not her place to deal out punishment so she only steps in when she sees extreme danger or anticipates that things will escalate. Otherwise, she believes people can figure things out herself and she doesn’t want to interfere too much. She does enjoy spreading and sharing knowledge and will discuss with anyone interested. From her travels, she’s learned much about the world and is more than happy to share with anyone willing to listen.
History: Thilfey has led a long and rich life, filled with many adventures that would take too long to share in one sitting. She’s travelled throughout nearly all of Caelocia, whether doing odd jobs, working for the Guild, or being a part of the Imperious Monks. She has gone where she’s been called and she has stayed where she is needed, but never in one place for too long.
Thilfey was born near the Cesseram Grasslands in a peaceful village of mixed races. It was a good travelling point which lots of caravans stopped at so the town did well for itself. Her parents were farmers, but spent a lot of time running errands for The Four Brothers islands. Thilfey was a spunky and energetic child, constantly asking about what her people were like in their cities. Her parents patiently answered all the questions and explained they left the Giest society because they were tired of being surrounded by ancient memories. Though they never went into detail, Thilfey knew she wanted to travel the world and find one of the cities of Giest.
She did quite enjoy the trips to The Four Brothers islands. There was a colony of monks there that practiced magic and often played with and taught her some casting through martial arts. Years later, Thilfey decided to join the monks, known as the Imperious Monks. They were established years ago as protectors of the Imperious Empire which has since been absorbed into another governing territory. Now they protect the knowledge of the civilization including a unique form of casting using martial arts. Thilfey was quick to pick up on the motions and culture of the monks. She was content to spend hours meditating or guarding their vaults.
For years, Thilfey trained and gained responsibility within the Imperious Monks. Soon enough, she was chosen to travel and visit with other monk covens around the land to share knowledge. Most monk colonies kept an open line of communication and often they had special members to travel to and from different communities, picking up knowledge along the way and carrying it to the next monastery. This was the perfect opportunity for Thilfey to potentially come across a Giest kingdom so she gladly took up the mantle and packed her bags. At first, she was sent back and forth between the islands and some neighboring monasteries, but gradually she proved herself to be a hardy traveler and skilled caster capable of defending herself and assisting the villages nearby. They decided she could continue to travel, but would be independent in deciding which monasteries to visit. She could send messages back to update on her duties as needed.
Thrilled, Thilfey began her journeys by following the coast north. She stopped at most villages to offer her skills in return for food and lodgings at night. It worked out well and she made many friends along the way. Often she would defend people from wild animals or do simple physical labor. She also always kept her eyes peeled for any indication of ancient grounds where Giest might have made their home. After months of traveling, she finally came across the Giest kingdom nestled in the Silent Swamp.
After fulfilling her monk duties, she took some time to travel through the swamp until finding a ruined temple bustling with Giest. She was in awe at the community, teeming with life and magic. People were constantly casting for everyday things and the music. Thilfey was enraptured by all the singing and instruments being played so casually through the streets and outside windows. Though a monk dedicated to a mostly abstinent life, she had found a pleasure that tempted her. Most people were confused by her lifestyle as she stayed a few extra days in town. Here everyone was indulgent and immersed in using magic for everything they do. It was in direct conflict with her practices of simplicity and service to others. Still, they shared a slow, contemplative style of living that she appreciated. Once she learned about the fight rings, she knew she could no longer stay.
At the center of the temple was a gladiatorial pit where Giest frequently fought each other with magic. In a way, they were blowing off steam and working out excess mana in their system so it was good, but they derived so much selfish pleasure from it. People who won often were given accolades and the losers were outcasts in the society. Thilfey had grown learning to take care of the weak and serve those who needed it, not to give excess to the successful ones. Disgusted, she left and continued her noble pursuit of sharing knowledge to the other monasteries while serving the people along her travels.
Many other escapades happened as she moved along the continent, but the most significant change to her life was when Thilfey joined the Guild. During her ceaseless travels, near The Whisperwoods, she came across a monastery close to a highly populated city so she spent some time taking in the sights. She wanted to steep herself in some of the other cultures around the world and had never been in a town more than a few hundred. This city had thousands of people of all races and she was impressed. While she mostly just observed and interacted with the denizens, one thing she was interested in was the Guild Hall. She had heard so much regarding the Guild and how it helped serve the people in return for payment, but was never close to one of the Guild Halls to really learn what it was all about. Once she entered, she knew this would be her second calling. There were people from all walks of life there and she felt such a strong desire to apply that she did so immediately and stayed an extra day to make sure she understood how the job postings and everything worked. That way, once on her travels again, she could serve the people through official means and would receive boones from the Guild. She would no longer need to ask villagers for food and lodgings, but would be able to continue living a lifestyle that agreed with her.
Thilfey sent a message back to the Imperious Monk monastery to update them about her joining the guild and continued her mission. Her plan was to gradually traverse the entire continent and it had taken up the majority of her life up to this point, but she was a Giest. Time and age meant little to her as long as she continued moving and did her best to make a difference in the world. As far as she was concerned, becoming a monk was the best decision she could’ve made. Unfortunately, not all things in life are meant to last. Four years ago, she had news return to her that her father had passed away and the Imperious Monk monastery had fallen. It was a tsunami that hit the islands and while it kept the mainland safe, her father had been visiting and tried helping them subdue the waves. His totem was destroyed though and the monks were not powerful enough to stop a force of nature. The message went on to say her mother planned to travel out to meet her. She said she had been holed up in one place to long with her husband and wanted to see the world again, years and years after she had last seen it. She instructed Thilfey to meet her in Valm in roughly ten years, that she’d send another message when close so they could reunite and grieve the death of her father together.
The news was difficult for Thilfey to digest, and being told that the monastery she had dedicated her life to no longer existed left her feeling empty. What was she to do now? She kept traveling and decided to head to Valm early. She would stay in one place until her mother arrived and see if that lifestyle would be something she could learn to enjoy. When she was a child she spent her time in the fields helping her parents work for years without leaving so perhaps she could relearn that life and hold it dear again. She started putting her roots in Estvalm and really focusing on Guild quests. She was already a prevalent member, but now she could dedicate more time to taking up jobs. Today, she continues her monkly habits and has become a familiar face around Estvalm. Though a quiet force, she makes it known that she’s willing to help just about anyone in town and will even leave town for extended periods to help people just passing through.
Guild Rank: Silver
Job: Monk; Fighter, Caster, Scholar
Weapons: Though Thilfey most often uses her fists and feet, she wields a hidden dagger in case of emergencies, mostly used against wild creatures.
General Skills: Historical knowledge, martial arts, survival skills, philosophy, agility, knowledge of magic, music, and meditation.
Magical Skills: Thilfey casts through martial arts. Though her casting is mostly focused on combat, some of her routine exercises can be used for simple casting like starting a small fire or gathering water.
EDIT: And with that it should be done, let me know if any changes need to be made
Name: Thilfey, The Travelling Fist
Species: Geist
Age: 237
Gender: Female
Type: Normal
Appearance:
Thilfey is a tall Giest, a couple inches under five feet. She has lengthy reddish brown hair that is roughly waist length when down. She almost always has it up in complex layers of braids which can take multiple hours to do. The wiry texture allows her to skip washing it for multiple days so she can keep the braids up for almost a week before needing to take them out. Usually, she has one large braid that extends from the center of the back of her head with a piece of cloth holding the end together. The bulk of her hair is in plain braids ending around her waist. She has a second row of shorter braids with the inner layer of her hair that lay around her shoulders. Her skin is a dark grey and mostly smooth, but riddled with various hidden and visual scars. They aren’t very obvious with her darker skin. Her eyes are one, pure shade of teal without pupils or whites and she has thin pointed ears, roughly three inches long.
Her outfits are often simple. Thilfey has flat and flexible pairs of shoes with thick soles for traveling over most terrains. Her pants are thick, yet lightweight to keep her warm but stay out of the way when she casts. They’re fairly durable, like all her clothing. Her tops are always sleeveless and usually a little loose to avoid restricting her movement. She prefers plain, darker colors and avoid any accessories, keeping things simple and abstaining from materialism. She does wear simple, chainmail gauntlets sometimes when casting. Though not needed, the gloves help her focus her mana so she can worry about other things.
Personality: Thilfey is a pretty calm individual. She rarely angers and isn’t anxious about much. Since she meditates often, she has great control over her emotions and won’t spend much energy dwelling on things with her feelings. Instead, she practices patience and avoids being reactive unless necessary. Generally, she is quiet and only speaks up when she truly thinks she has something useful to add to a conversation. Part of being a geist is taking time and Thilfey certainly fits the bill there. She won’t rush through anything which has helped in multiple facets of her life.
One thing she is passionate about is her training as a monk. Over around 200 years she has learned the practices of the Imperious Monks which include quiet meditation and thorough training in martial arts. Thilfey learned to analyze each aspect of her motions when casting and she is fairly contemplative, frequently gazing off into space while thinking about life's mysteries. She was a bright and energetic child, she focused that energy into the monk lifestyle and has grown to appreciate moving at a slower pace. One of her vices is music. She has picked up an instrument or two in her travels and practices when she can, but prefers to hear others play.
Though generally levelheaded, she does have a few things that can set her off. She despises seeing people take advantage of the weak. Growing up, Thilfey was taught to care for those that could not care for themselves, so she is disgusted by people in power who abuse their position. She isn’t openly aggressive though. It’s not her place to deal out punishment so she only steps in when she sees extreme danger or anticipates that things will escalate. Otherwise, she believes people can figure things out herself and she doesn’t want to interfere too much. She does enjoy spreading and sharing knowledge and will discuss with anyone interested. From her travels, she’s learned much about the world and is more than happy to share with anyone willing to listen.
History: Thilfey has led a long and rich life, filled with many adventures that would take too long to share in one sitting. She’s travelled throughout nearly all of Caelocia, whether doing odd jobs, working for the Guild, or being a part of the Imperious Monks. She has gone where she’s been called and she has stayed where she is needed, but never in one place for too long.
Thilfey was born near the Cesseram Grasslands in a peaceful village of mixed races. It was a good travelling point which lots of caravans stopped at so the town did well for itself. Her parents were farmers, but spent a lot of time running errands for The Four Brothers islands. Thilfey was a spunky and energetic child, constantly asking about what her people were like in their cities. Her parents patiently answered all the questions and explained they left the Giest society because they were tired of being surrounded by ancient memories. Though they never went into detail, Thilfey knew she wanted to travel the world and find one of the cities of Giest.
She did quite enjoy the trips to The Four Brothers islands. There was a colony of monks there that practiced magic and often played with and taught her some casting through martial arts. Years later, Thilfey decided to join the monks, known as the Imperious Monks. They were established years ago as protectors of the Imperious Empire which has since been absorbed into another governing territory. Now they protect the knowledge of the civilization including a unique form of casting using martial arts. Thilfey was quick to pick up on the motions and culture of the monks. She was content to spend hours meditating or guarding their vaults.
For years, Thilfey trained and gained responsibility within the Imperious Monks. Soon enough, she was chosen to travel and visit with other monk covens around the land to share knowledge. Most monk colonies kept an open line of communication and often they had special members to travel to and from different communities, picking up knowledge along the way and carrying it to the next monastery. This was the perfect opportunity for Thilfey to potentially come across a Giest kingdom so she gladly took up the mantle and packed her bags. At first, she was sent back and forth between the islands and some neighboring monasteries, but gradually she proved herself to be a hardy traveler and skilled caster capable of defending herself and assisting the villages nearby. They decided she could continue to travel, but would be independent in deciding which monasteries to visit. She could send messages back to update on her duties as needed.
Thrilled, Thilfey began her journeys by following the coast north. She stopped at most villages to offer her skills in return for food and lodgings at night. It worked out well and she made many friends along the way. Often she would defend people from wild animals or do simple physical labor. She also always kept her eyes peeled for any indication of ancient grounds where Giest might have made their home. After months of traveling, she finally came across the Giest kingdom nestled in the Silent Swamp.
After fulfilling her monk duties, she took some time to travel through the swamp until finding a ruined temple bustling with Giest. She was in awe at the community, teeming with life and magic. People were constantly casting for everyday things and the music. Thilfey was enraptured by all the singing and instruments being played so casually through the streets and outside windows. Though a monk dedicated to a mostly abstinent life, she had found a pleasure that tempted her. Most people were confused by her lifestyle as she stayed a few extra days in town. Here everyone was indulgent and immersed in using magic for everything they do. It was in direct conflict with her practices of simplicity and service to others. Still, they shared a slow, contemplative style of living that she appreciated. Once she learned about the fight rings, she knew she could no longer stay.
At the center of the temple was a gladiatorial pit where Giest frequently fought each other with magic. In a way, they were blowing off steam and working out excess mana in their system so it was good, but they derived so much selfish pleasure from it. People who won often were given accolades and the losers were outcasts in the society. Thilfey had grown learning to take care of the weak and serve those who needed it, not to give excess to the successful ones. Disgusted, she left and continued her noble pursuit of sharing knowledge to the other monasteries while serving the people along her travels.
Many other escapades happened as she moved along the continent, but the most significant change to her life was when Thilfey joined the Guild. During her ceaseless travels, near The Whisperwoods, she came across a monastery close to a highly populated city so she spent some time taking in the sights. She wanted to steep herself in some of the other cultures around the world and had never been in a town more than a few hundred. This city had thousands of people of all races and she was impressed. While she mostly just observed and interacted with the denizens, one thing she was interested in was the Guild Hall. She had heard so much regarding the Guild and how it helped serve the people in return for payment, but was never close to one of the Guild Halls to really learn what it was all about. Once she entered, she knew this would be her second calling. There were people from all walks of life there and she felt such a strong desire to apply that she did so immediately and stayed an extra day to make sure she understood how the job postings and everything worked. That way, once on her travels again, she could serve the people through official means and would receive boones from the Guild. She would no longer need to ask villagers for food and lodgings, but would be able to continue living a lifestyle that agreed with her.
Thilfey sent a message back to the Imperious Monk monastery to update them about her joining the guild and continued her mission. Her plan was to gradually traverse the entire continent and it had taken up the majority of her life up to this point, but she was a Giest. Time and age meant little to her as long as she continued moving and did her best to make a difference in the world. As far as she was concerned, becoming a monk was the best decision she could’ve made. Unfortunately, not all things in life are meant to last. Four years ago, she had news return to her that her father had passed away and the Imperious Monk monastery had fallen. It was a tsunami that hit the islands and while it kept the mainland safe, her father had been visiting and tried helping them subdue the waves. His totem was destroyed though and the monks were not powerful enough to stop a force of nature. The message went on to say her mother planned to travel out to meet her. She said she had been holed up in one place to long with her husband and wanted to see the world again, years and years after she had last seen it. She instructed Thilfey to meet her in Valm in roughly ten years, that she’d send another message when close so they could reunite and grieve the death of her father together.
The news was difficult for Thilfey to digest, and being told that the monastery she had dedicated her life to no longer existed left her feeling empty. What was she to do now? She kept traveling and decided to head to Valm early. She would stay in one place until her mother arrived and see if that lifestyle would be something she could learn to enjoy. When she was a child she spent her time in the fields helping her parents work for years without leaving so perhaps she could relearn that life and hold it dear again. She started putting her roots in Estvalm and really focusing on Guild quests. She was already a prevalent member, but now she could dedicate more time to taking up jobs. Today, she continues her monkly habits and has become a familiar face around Estvalm. Though a quiet force, she makes it known that she’s willing to help just about anyone in town and will even leave town for extended periods to help people just passing through.
Guild Rank: Silver
Job: Monk; Fighter, Caster, Scholar
Weapons: Though Thilfey most often uses her fists and feet, she wields a hidden dagger in case of emergencies, mostly used against wild creatures.
General Skills: Historical knowledge, martial arts, survival skills, philosophy, agility, knowledge of magic, music, and meditation.
Magical Skills: Thilfey casts through martial arts. Though her casting is mostly focused on combat, some of her routine exercises can be used for simple casting like starting a small fire or gathering water.
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