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Si10k · Sep 27, 2023

fourbros said:
KOROG TIER ONE
Character Name: Judah Leatheraxe
IGN: fourbros
Character Profile: [X]
Blessed Link: [X]
Show extended worship of divine for one month: Yes
Character must be two months old: Yes
Character must be older than 16: Yes

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Most prominent relevant deed since last rank:

07/24/2023 - Judah partook in the defense of the bastion, fighting alongside many individuals. At the end he received a relic from Ignsis.

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3 unique notable acts relevant to their divine:

7/18/2023 - Judah was asked if he'd like to join a crafting guild called the All-hammer by Faith Meadows. He agreed and was given a tour of the guild by Faith.

9/25/2023 - Judah has helped Faith with the construction of the town of Golden Coast many times. He has provided resources and helped restore some of the abandoned buildings.

8/16/2023 - Faith asked Judah to meet her at the smithing hall so she could preform a ceremony for the Underforged.. Judah agreed, meeting her at the smithing hall as he took part in the ceremony.

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One offering of an item at a shrine:

A sword, the first one Judah forged, It's at the cathedral.

Hey, you're pretty close to Tier 1! The team believes some of these are not strong enough on their own, and would like to see one more act. Making a complete craft, like a fully lored shield, would be a good place to start, or finding a teacher for smithing, if you needed some ideas.

Si10k · Oct 17, 2023

VALIANT TIER ONE
Character Name: Estella
IGN: Si10k
Character Profile: [Profile]
Blessed Link: [Link]
Show extended worship of divine for one month: July 4, 2023
Character must be two months old: Yes
Character must be older than 16: Yes

Most prominent relevant deed since last rank: She had struck down some undead with Frost getting rid of an Effigy! It was around 1,000 or so blocks away. Frost had to cast a spell for the child (12 at the time) did not suffer a heat stroke or worse! She was also carrying Fire Iron Holy tools which made the heat worse for Estella!
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3 unique notable acts relevant to their divine:
When she was out with Frost. She was able to talk Frost's anger down. So, the two can discuss things in the future and there will be no bad blood between the two locations due to Sophie and Laicelem getting kidnapped.
She had trained with Leofwine and learned what an Ox grip is! She had also discussed about the situation at hand and what is suspected out her to avoid needless bloodshed.
Estella had sacrificed a part of herself of the Earth spirit that was with her in her childhood to purify herself due to the harm that it is causing her hair slowly turning it white. (They do not like Water which storms are Valiants domain)
She had made an appearance to discuss what she wishes to do writting Valtae a letter to head towards the cathedral. So that she will not see lost hope in her family due to their crimes! Once heading back to ralidor she had trained till the morning in her room with the dagger that Vowrawn had given her as she stays true to her given word to him to protect her family.
On 10/20/2023 Estella had begun her journey. She would head towards Mockingbay with a couple of her servants to join the guard and increase her training due to a lack of travelers. Someone has to protect them. (Added this)
One offering of an item at a shrine:
- Iron leggings [Armor smith craft]. She was going to use them to train her little brother once he grew into them.

AionTbird · Oct 20, 2023

FjordOfFrosthill said:
Korog - Tier One

-=][=-
Fjord sits idle as his forge begins to cool. With the ever dimming temperature of the coals comes a sense of rest and satisfaction of a hard day's work. As he begins to relax his mind begins to wander toward his deeds thus far. He sees himself on his journey to become the skilled smith he is today. When he finally blinks back into focus, he feels a warmth in his chest. Pride. Fjord has gained Korog's favor.

Welcome to Korog's Ranks, Craftsman.

xVigil · Oct 25, 2023

Theodra, T2

Laicelem Aethlren [x]

Show extended worship, with one month OOC since achieving Blessed status.
- Complete!

Describe the two most prominent relevant deeds they've done since their last rank up.
- { To Dethrone } T2 [x]
  The second plunge into Dranoden's territory brought Laicelem and the Rangers to face off against the Tribunal, a pair of demon generals that seemed to function as a single unit. Laicelem treated this outing as a hunt for the Tribunal, which the party met during their first trip to the spot. He prayed to Theodra before the hunt and fought along side fellow Theodrans and Rangers to bring down The Just Reaver by using his polearm and longbow (using his Quiver cantrip for his arrow).
  Later he would sacrifice the cuirass he took from the Just Reaver to Theodra upon a shrine he built for his manor in Respite.
  » Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
  » Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
  » Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.
- { In The Name of Defense } T2 [x]
  Laicelem hosted a training event in the ruins of Sanardu in order to help the current population of Altera's finest hone their parkour and sparring skills. His goal was to both help them train to be physically fit, and to teach them the wisdom that comes with learning determination and teamwork. This worked as both a sermon about the importance of training, fitness, and teamwork, and also helped to actually physically train those involved and get them in shape in order to be ready and strong in the face of future conflict.
  » Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
  » Let not your body fall into disrepair, for the way of the sloth is a disrespect to the lands that allow you to live.
  » You shall defend your family and home, and teach them well the ways of the world.

The character should keep something on them that represents their Divine personally. (Items, Clothing, etc)
- { Holy Symbol } T2 [x]

Must create a small shrine to their Divine, and grant it an offering. (Must be an item, check notes at the top of the page.)
- { Shrine } T2 [x]
  Location: [ 2646, 100, -7203 ]
  Object Sacrificed: [ Tribunal Cuirass ]

Must have at least five instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant seen favourably by their Divine separate to the event(s) above.
- 1. { Exorcisms } T2 [x][x]
  Ashna and Laicelem jointly performed an exorcism on Fita to break her contract to Dranoden. Skala was erased as a consequence, however Laicelem and Ashna had the wisdom to apply a Death Ward on to Skala first, so that if she disappeared she might be brought back (successful exorcism of an abyssal).
  » Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
  » Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source
  
  2. { Cover of Darkness } T2 [x]
  Trudging around the expanse of Nid Arach, Laicelem & party tracked down the whereabouts of Markus of Blackrush, one who had fallen prey to the deceit of a devil. By pursuing Markus step-by-step Laicelem and his party performed a successful hunt against one who had betrayed his men and gone to hide among the Arachian Priests. Markus was hunted without waver for his acts of spreading Demonic corruption, and was not shown mercy upon being found.
  » Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
  » Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
  » Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.
  
  3. { Negotiations } T2 [x]
  After hearing word of a rebellious massacre Laicelem and Sophie came to visit their lands in the central plains to investigate the meaning of the disturbance. After being faced with a hard choice, whether to side with an Imperial Enforcer, or one of Sophie's own knights, Laicelem decided he would apply his wisdom to the situation instead. Rather than slaughtering either of them for the threat they bring upon his land, Laicelem decided he would overrule the Arachian Lord's Law of The Dead. He exercised restraint and willingness to negotiate for the sake of avoiding undue harm and unnecessary bloodshed. In the end the Knight in charge of the massacre was exiled and the Enforcer was instructed that they would no longer be taking the dead from the Gardens of Endearment.
  » Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
  » You shall resist temptation, the allure of gluttony and the urge to kill without need.
  » You shall defend your family and home, and teach them well the ways of the world.
  
  4. { Investigation } T2 [x]
  As word of rebellion began to spread through the empire of Cor Votum, Laicelem and Sophie were invited by Branko to help locate the rebels that destroyed one of Cor Votum's towns and kidnapped Haefer. Amidst this investigation Laicelem used the grace of Theodra to help locate tracks, and though the party eventually found who they were looking for, Laicelem ultimately used his discretion and wisdom to decide he was not going to aid in helping to fight. Rather, he would prefer to watch Branko try his hand in combat alone, since Laicelem did not believe their blood should be spilled.
  » You shall resist temptation, the allure of gluttony and the urge to kill without need.
  » Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.
  
  5. { A Change in Perspective } T2 [x]
  After a spar with the Ranger Somnastra, Laicelem was able to work out his frustration through both words and actions. In doing this he not only helped to keep himself and his leader fit, but also he was more meaningfully able to develop a new perspective on his faith, and what aspects play in with Wisdom. By discussing it with her, Laicelem revealed to himself that Wisdom is not a lone effort, but rather something that is shared, valued, and important to take in from others. Rather than simply listening to what he believes himself to be wise, he has instead changed his perspective to place more importance on hearing out the wisdom of others and considering all aspects and perspectives on a matter more fairly in order to obtain a wiser outcome.
  » Let not your body fall into disrepair, for the way of the sloth is a disrespect to the lands that allow you to live.

xVigil · Oct 27, 2023

Si10k said:
VALIANT TIER ONE
Character Name: Estella
IGN: Si10k
Character Profile: [Profile]
Blessed Link: [Link]
Show extended worship of divine for one month: July 4, 2023
Character must be two months old: Yes
Character must be older than 16: Yes

Most prominent relevant deed since last rank: She had struck down some undead with Frost getting rid of an Effigy! It was around 1,000 or so blocks away. Frost had to cast a spell for the child (12 at the time) did not suffer a heat stroke or worse! She was also carrying Fire Iron Holy tools which made the heat worse for Estella!

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3 unique notable acts relevant to their divine:

When she was out with Frost. She was able to talk Frost's anger down. So, the two can discuss things in the future and there will be no bad blood between the two locations due to Sophie and Laicelem getting kidnapped.

She had trained with Leofwine and learned what an Ox grip is! She had also discussed about the situation at hand and what is suspected out her to avoid needless bloodshed.

Estella had sacrificed a part of herself of the Earth spirit that was with her in her childhood to purify herself due to the harm that it is causing her hair slowly turning it white. (They do not like Water which storms are Valiants domain)

She had made an appearance to discuss what she wishes to do writting Valtae a letter to head towards the cathedral. So that she will not see lost hope in her family due to their crimes! Once heading back to ralidor she had trained till the morning in her room with the dagger that Vowrawn had given her as she stays true to her given word to him to protect her family.

On 10/20/2023 Estella had begun her journey. She would head towards Mockingbay with a couple of her servants to join the guard and increase her training due to a lack of travelers. Someone has to protect them. (Added this)

One offering of an item at a shrine:

Iron leggings [Armor smith craft]. She was going to use them to train her little brother once he grew into them.

Hey there, after reviewing the application we have decided your relevant deeds of learning about fighting through RP is good, and communicating in the cathedral & training with weapons is also good. We decided that because the prominent deed does not feel appropriate enough to valiant to be considered prominent, that we would accept it as your third relevant deed in place of the other two that were listed but not quite related enough themselves. That means we just need a more Valiant-themed prominent deed from you before we can accept it!

IceandFire · Oct 29, 2023

Rogal Glade - T3

Show extended worship, with two months OOC since achieving T2.

Yes, achieved Tier 2 on March 12th, 2023.

Describe the three most prominent relevant deeds they've done since their last rank up.

[ The Gladian Doctrine ]

A unique take upon Jishrim's faith, Rogal has begun to try and reinvent the way the world sees chaos & madness through the spider. It is time for Chaos to shift its nature. To find a new light in the world, for a stronger web. One that cannot be broken. [ LINK ]

[ The Death of the Night Star ]

Although a plight for his last rank-up, one that remains genuine and true into his faith now. He knows the truth behind his family; the danger in which the demon-kind pose for the Spider. To take their influence under his grasp would bring immense power, and thus - he fights for such. A journey into the Hellscape is one of his most notable acts, obtaining an artifact and killing the Withered Chevalier. This artifact, in turn, is now offered to Jishrim to turn into his own will - either absorbing its power for his own gain or using it to aid the clutch further.

Name: The Blightblade
Description: A greatsword of a milky white metal. The handle and crossguard are made of an unidentifiable black metal. A decaying breed of fungi cling to the base of the blade, and a wilting rose adorns the pommel.
Effect: Successful blows made by the Blightblade cause an assortment of mundane fungi to sprout along the edges of the wound, which occurs as soon as blood is drawn. These wounds will begin to fester within thirty OOC minutes unless the fungi are physically removed. The wounds must then be cleansed through mundane means, or otherwise.
Holder: Rogal Glade.

[ In Defiance ]

The Glade family must remain loyal to the God of Madness. Rogal’s cousin, Velmont, schemed with the demons on a plan to bring forth destruction of the entire pantheon. He was brought forth on trial by the family, and to the patriarch, Jishrim. He was found guilty of his crimes. Rogal took his eye as punishment, allowing the pain to stand for his crimes. A dark lesson in which he obeyed orders directly from his God. [ LINK ]

The character must have earnest and genuine faith to their Divine.

Rogal has found that his faith in Jishrim is unlike anything he has experienced; the only thing closely related to such is his love for Broodmother. He believes, in all things, that Jishrim is the way of the future of the world – and to find relenting freedom through him will result in the chains of morality fading away from all.

With the newfound goal of Freedom; Rogal strives to bring forth a refreshed sense to the faith.

Evidence of a more unique understanding and outlook towards their own faith.

Rather than type out a whole reason why, I believe the doctrine above, and linked here, will explain truly why Rogal’s outlook on the faith is unique. [ LINK ]

Must show evidence in their log of teaching another something thematic to their Divine. (Hunting, Fighting, Dancing, etc)

He has begun to teach Mele & Pohk’urz the way of the Spider. Specifically, he taught Mele on his tenets – and on the subject of Freedom. He taught Pohk’urz how to pray to him, and how he may find his own form of worship in the Chaos God. He is teaching both Pohk’urz and Mele Common so that they may speak the tongue of all, and further the work of the Spider. He is also teaching Pohk’urz Mok’yra.

He also taught them of how they can assist the divine, as shown below:

Must have at least five instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant in the name of their faith separate to the event(s) above.

[ Attack on the Grove ]

In a hunt after demons - Rogal and Ailwin encountered Abyssals that attacked the Grove. Defending their dear Master, Rogal defeated them and helped teach Ailiwn further in the ways of the Spider. Their horns were cut off and offered to the dark God.

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[ A Young Recruit ]

In the shadowy alleyways of the Landing, amidst the clamor and struggle, Rogal stumbled upon Mele, a young orphan whose worldly possessions amounted to nothing. However, in her eyes, he saw more than just the despair of her circumstances. There was mischief, a spark, and an unquenchable flame that hinted at her indomitable spirit. Sensing her need for belonging, Rogal took it upon himself to become her mentor.

He introduced her to the teachings of the Spider, weaving her into the intricate tapestry of their world. He nurtured her burgeoning spirit with lessons of freedom and the beauty of chaos, ensuring she grasped the essence of their beliefs. Slowly, Mele transformed, embracing the doctrines and becoming another invaluable thread in their expansive web. Even the youngest, it seemed, could find their place amidst the chaos. And perhaps, in this case, it was for the best.

[ Renouncing Faith ]

Beneath the cover of twilight, Rogal silently positioned himself in the darkness, his intent clear: to liberate Mele from the chains Pohk'urz had ensnared her with. As the night wore on, a tense confrontation unfurled, bringing forth impassioned mentions of the Allmother and Jishrim. Finding himself cornered by the weight of their discourse, Rogal saw no other recourse but to challenge the Earthspawn, hoping to relieve Mele from the promises she had unwillingly made.

The Broodmother watched their intense debate from afar. Rogal, seizing the opportunity, sought to exploit or perhaps even unearth the binding tenets that tethered Pohk'urz, an Earthspawn, to the norms of a civilized realm. He proposed an alternative – a choice. He whispered of the freedom that lay just beyond the veil of anger and torment in Pohk'urz's gaze. A drawn-out battle that eventually saw the champions of the Allmother subdued.

In a twist of fate, Rogal's words and deeds had a profound impact. Pohk'urz, once a fervent devotee of Shalherana, cast aside his beliefs, renouncing the goddess he once revered. With renewed purpose, he pledged allegiance to Jishrim, vowing to champion the cause of liberation. Thus, Pohk'urz became an esteemed member of the Darkened Clutch.

[ Finding Freedom ]

After Rogal’s vision of the domain of Freedom - he has made it his goal to begin the process of bringing the domain under the Spider. So far, he has begun to spread the main theme of Jishrim as “Freedom” - entwining it in the language he uses, as if Jishrim already holds the domain. He has freed, as listed above, two individuals - specifically the Earthspawn Pohk’urz. He used the domain of Freedom as a way to bring him into the faith.

[ A Dance in the Moonlight ]

Rogal finds Merlot, a unique new human, stalking him. They dance together, for some time, until Rogal finds out that he wishes to join the web of the Glade family.

Rogal commands Merlot to fetch a journal that Sydri holds - containing important details of his father, Whitespoor. His Mother aids in this - a test to ensure that what he does is right for the family, and for Jishrim.

They must showcase ten additional instances of significance in the name of their Divine. These should be of importance, be it through protecting a group, hunting down something of significance, the poisoning of a town, or some other action. Why these actions are considered significant should also be added to your logs, how your character personally feels them necessary or important.

[ A Discussion of Faith 9/29/23 ] A lengthy conversation with Velmont on the basis of each of their faith in the Spider in the tavern bone evening.. In Rogal’s eyes, Velmont believes that the faith is for himself and his own gains rather than for Jishrim. He believes this to be of selfish nature – and that the patriarch, of the family, should be placed amongst all else. Rogal believes that in order for the family to succeed, they must place Jishrim above all else. That the faith must be reinvented, for chaos cannot exist without balance.
[ Sowing Fear ] Continuing to harm and target those of defiance in Jishrim’s world. In opposition to Rogal, he has spread marks and fear upon Elthea, and Sydri. One evening in the Tavern in Storm’s Landing - he bit his mark upon them so they always remember the fear and power that Jishrim holds upon this realm.
[ An Act of Loyalty ] In an act of redemption, he offered up the traitorous Ailwin for his Cousin Velmont to kill, redeeming him for his curse. He fired - and thus has made his way back into Rogal’s good graces. This took place within the Hellscape, while fighting the Withered Chevalier, when Ailwin turned against the family by offering to aid Dranoden.
[ New Endeavors ] Purchased the Frayed Veil in Storms Landing to further Jishrim’s influence in the dark reaches of the city. Taken from Madame Ardaline, this new Brothel is now renamed “The Scaled Veil“
[ Controlling the Market ] Rogal has begun to weave his web within the black markets of certain cities - first laying the grounds for control of the market in Storm’s Landing, then following within the territories of Branko’s Cor Votum region.
[ An Act of Charity ] Rogal has been visiting the Jishrim Charity Basket in the slums every week and donating several goods and items. They have been left in the chests for anyone interested. Several characters have spotted him doing such, including Mele and Helena.
[ An Alliance with the Exalt ] Rogal has been spending much time with Xozu, the Exalt. In an effort to extend a branch; Rogal has begun conversations on an alliance in time with the Watcher. Several conversations have ensued around Rogal’s faith & his work for Jishrim, but the most striking and important to him is to find the faith even when he knows not what to do. To find a unique outlook upon faith. Xozu’s encouragement resulted in Rogal writing the Gladian Doctrine.
[ The Earthspawns Tusk ] On a late evening in the tavern, an Earthspawn by the name of Ogon’rk began to criticize Rogal and his Mother. As tensions rose, and crowds within the tavern began to bicker - the Broodmother was pushed and harmed by the Earthspawn. In fury, and anger to defend the Exalt, Rogal fought the hulking beast. It was a tough fight, including Rogal taking some severe injuries and losses. In the end, however, the Serpent took the tusk of the Earthspawn - reminding him of his shame and to never cross the Exalt or her family.
[ The War Unfolds ] Rogal has been torn between the efforts of the war that the Wight brings forth; a powerful ally in him, but yet an oppressor taking Freedom away. He began his conversations with Branko on aiding him in the War, and remaining free. He also spoke to Xozu of knocking Branko down a peg, and freeing the lands he has captured. Rogal finds he is torn in this; and thus, he went to the Broodmother for advice. Although he did not agree initially in her assessment, he followed the true nature of the highest faith of the Spider, and decided to not act within the war. However, he plans to see whomever is victorious and, if Branko is weakened, free the towns he has taken.
[ Betrayal ] Rogal took Ailwin under his wing. Brought her into the faith. Began to train and show her the way of the Spider. But her devoutness was only contingent upon immediate power, and an odd fascination of Rogal. This fascination turned into obsession, and later, betrayal. When Rogal found that she had turned against the Mad God in the Hellscape with the Withered Chevalier, he not only had his cousin shoot her - but he himself made the aim to take her life. He left her for dead in the Hellscape after impaling her, believing this to be sufficient payment for her betrayal. She has not been seen since, and so it is assumed she was killed. He believes this to be just payment for betrayal; but perhaps not even enough in the eyes of the Spider.

Si10k · Nov 6, 2023

Korog Tier 2

Faith Meadow [X]

Show extended worship, with one month OOC since achieving Blessed status.
- Complete! [X]

Describe the two most prominent relevant deeds they've done since their last rank up.
- - 10/9/2023 Faith has discovered a small Dwarven tavern months ago. She had gone to explore once trying to see if there was an undead presence to them. She was right, there was an undead effigy nearby. She had searched for 3 days to determine the location of the effigy. Once getting closer the mountains and her hood protected her as she went to strike it down using the Holy Symbol she had made.
- - 11/4/2023 Faith had attended a lantern festival. She had begin to make a lantern. She had kept her tenet in mind once attending as she made sure due to being Airblessed that nothing would destroy them if a strong wind was going to come by. Pray for my blessing upon the completion of every craft. To communicate she had casted divine word to make sure Sasha did not miss out in the activities getting them both Coffee from a Barrista. This includes helping Storm the mage fix his lantern.
- - 11/5/2023 Faith had a feast for Fjord, as he had became blessed. Faith takes pride in her friends achievements and has introduced Edger and Fjord together so if a problem were to arrise the few blessed know who to turn to. As Fjord has begun to server The Meadows house in the future by becoming a knight and protecting the Temple that is begining to be made.

The character should keep something on them that represents their Divine personally. (Items, Clothing, etc)
- Made herself a Holy Symbol

Must create a small shrine to their Divine, and grant it an offering. (Must be an item, check notes at the top of the page.)

{ Shrine }
Location: [ 1988, 68, -9868 ]
Object Sacrificed: 9/21/2023 Faith had offered a dagger she had made to protect herself. She had offered a shield that had protected her in a harsh time in her life along with praying to thank him for allowing her to become blessed so she can continue on her work. 'Strike as true as your steel' as she was able to protect herself and catch Xiqu as she fell from a tree.

Must have at least five instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant seen favourably by their Divine separate to the event(s) above.
- -9/23/2023 Faith had constructed a library to keep Korogs wisdom and more with Visage to further her faith in the pantheon after meeting the Exalt (yesterday) to further her knowledge. Faith had prayed to Korog and Visage keeping neutral and fixing a issue to show permeance and remained unchanging working on herself more. Be obedient to thine rightful liege and Hold no envy for the art of others, and instead make better your own. Faith would begin to write books for her art in the library to have everything informed. (Act 1)
  
  -9/24/2023 Faith begun to build up the Ashadht hospital due to more people arriving there or getting injured along with furthering Golden Coasts own hospital inside the hold. (Act 2)
  
  -9/25/2023 She had made a Reverie to relive a precious moment to her about her fascination with ships and falling into the ocean by accident to pull inspiration from the unfortunate situation. (Act 3)
  
  -9/26/2023 Faith had waxed the shrine doing some upkeep along with working on the underforge for the Korog cult. (Act 4)
  
  -9/27/2023 Faith had made an eizholz Ballista (Act 5)
  
  -9/29/2023 Faith have begin to find a apprentice begining to teach Jolek about being a carver. (Act 6)
  
  - 10/16/2023 Faith has made a Catapult for Linlea to defend their home and keeping to her beliefs. (Act 7)
  
  - 11/4/2023 Faith made a Scorpion for Ashna with the war. 10/28/2023 Faith had made The Archfey, her first masterwork item of a bow. Due to her pride of poems and dissing nobles or complimenting her friends. Defend your name and claims, for pride in one's worth is warranted. (Act 8)
- - 10/27/2023 Faith had took on a appretice of Lily for her carving. As her dad is Fjord, Faith would begin to teach her differant ways of carving and materials to use. (Act 9)
- - 9/21/2023 Faith had held a baptism for her brother Josiah Meadows. Along with adding him to her cult. The day afterwardsm Faith had held a baptism for Kethron in Ashstadt. (Act 10)

Book · Nov 7, 2023

xVigil said:
Laicelem Aethlren [x]

This application is looking strong, but after a review from the team we'd like you to revisit Act #5 - while it is good to have conversations that sway the course of faith; we'd love to see this put into practice and more actionable. Because of this, please submit one more act towards Theodra.

IceandFire said:
Rogal Glade - T3

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Just as the sun falls beneath the horizon in Storm’s Landing, Rogal finds themselves at work at The Scaled Veil.
Between travels, the officework of acquiring new business has claimed his time.
All of the workers gone home, he is alone with his thoughts.
Between pages of inventory and expenses, Rogal looks up to find himself no longer sat at a desk.
Instead, they are within the Spider’s Den.
The sight of multicolored webs and echoed laughter surrounds him, a voice burrowing into his mind:
‘Rise, Mine Son.’
In an instant, he finds himself in the streets of the slums, awakened, and anew.
Welcome to Tier Three, Son of Madness.
-]-=-[-

xVigil · Nov 8, 2023

Theodra, T2
Laicelem Aethlren [x]

Show extended worship, with one month OOC since achieving Blessed status.
- Complete!

Describe the two most prominent relevant deeds they've done since their last rank up.
- { To Dethrone } T2 [x]
  The second plunge into Dranoden's territory brought Laicelem and the Rangers to face off against the Tribunal, a pair of demon generals that seemed to function as a single unit. Laicelem treated this outing as a hunt for the Tribunal, which the party met during their first trip to the spot. He prayed to Theodra before the hunt and fought along side fellow Theodrans and Rangers to bring down The Just Reaver by using his polearm and longbow (using his Quiver cantrip for his arrow).
  Later he would sacrifice the cuirass he took from the Just Reaver to Theodra upon a shrine he built for his manor in Respite.
  » Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
  » Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
  » Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.
- { In The Name of Defense } T2 [x]
  Laicelem hosted a training event in the ruins of Sanardu in order to help the current population of Altera's finest hone their parkour and sparring skills. His goal was to both help them train to be physically fit, and to teach them the wisdom that comes with learning determination and teamwork. This worked as both a sermon about the importance of training, fitness, and teamwork, and also helped to actually physically train those involved and get them in shape in order to be ready and strong in the face of future conflict.
  » Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
  » Let not your body fall into disrepair, for the way of the sloth is a disrespect to the lands that allow you to live.
  » You shall defend your family and home, and teach them well the ways of the world.

The character should keep something on them that represents their Divine personally. (Items, Clothing, etc)
- { Holy Symbol } T2 [x]

Must create a small shrine to their Divine, and grant it an offering. (Must be an item, check notes at the top of the page.)
- { Shrine } T2 [x]
  Location: [ 2646, 100, -7203 ]
  Object Sacrificed: [ Tribunal Cuirass ]

Must have at least five instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant seen favourably by their Divine separate to the event(s) above.
- 1. { Exorcisms } T2 [x][x]
  Ashna and Laicelem jointly performed an exorcism on Fita to break her contract to Dranoden. Skala was erased as a consequence, however Laicelem and Ashna had the wisdom to apply a Death Ward on to Skala first, so that if she disappeared she might be brought back (successful exorcism of an abyssal).
  » Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
  » Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source
  
  2. { Cover of Darkness } T2 [x]
  Trudging around the expanse of Nid Arach, Laicelem & party tracked down the whereabouts of Markus of Blackrush, one who had fallen prey to the deceit of a devil. By pursuing Markus step-by-step Laicelem and his party performed a successful hunt against one who had betrayed his men and gone to hide among the Arachian Priests. Markus was hunted without waver for his acts of spreading Demonic corruption, and was not shown mercy upon being found.
  » Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
  » Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
  » Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.
  
  3. { Negotiations } T2 [x]
  After hearing word of a rebellious massacre Laicelem and Sophie came to visit their lands in the central plains to investigate the meaning of the disturbance. After being faced with a hard choice, whether to side with an Imperial Enforcer, or one of Sophie's own knights, Laicelem decided he would apply his wisdom to the situation instead. Rather than slaughtering either of them for the threat they bring upon his land, Laicelem decided he would overrule the Arachian Lord's Law of The Dead. He exercised restraint and willingness to negotiate for the sake of avoiding undue harm and unnecessary bloodshed. In the end the Knight in charge of the massacre was exiled and the Enforcer was instructed that they would no longer be taking the dead from the Gardens of Endearment.
  » Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
  » You shall resist temptation, the allure of gluttony and the urge to kill without need.
  » You shall defend your family and home, and teach them well the ways of the world.
  
  4. { Investigation } T2 [x]
  As word of rebellion began to spread through the empire of Cor Votum, Laicelem and Sophie were invited by Branko to help locate the rebels that destroyed one of Cor Votum's towns and kidnapped Haefer. Amidst this investigation Laicelem used the grace of Theodra to help locate tracks, and though the party eventually found who they were looking for, Laicelem ultimately used his discretion and wisdom to decide he was not going to aid in helping to fight. Rather, he would prefer to watch Branko try his hand in combat alone, since Laicelem did not believe their blood should be spilled.
  » You shall resist temptation, the allure of gluttony and the urge to kill without need.
  » Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.
  
  5. { A Change in Perspective } T2 [x]
  After a spar with the Ranger Somnastra, Laicelem was able to work out his frustration through both words and actions. In doing this he not only helped to keep himself and his leader fit, but also he was more meaningfully able to develop a new perspective on his faith, and what aspects play in with Wisdom. By discussing it with her, Laicelem revealed to himself that Wisdom is not a lone effort, but rather something that is shared, valued, and important to take in from others. Rather than simply listening to what he believes himself to be wise, he has instead changed his perspective to place more importance on hearing out the wisdom of others and considering all aspects and perspectives on a matter more fairly in order to obtain a wiser outcome.
  » Let not your body fall into disrepair, for the way of the sloth is a disrespect to the lands that allow you to live.
  
  6. { The Range } T2 [x]
  Laicelem brought Sophie and Glomlir out to the training range near the Ranger Hall in Linlea for archery practice. Laicelem followed up on his training with Glomlir on the crossbow, and made sure Sophie was rust-free in preparation for the fight to come in the wartime. Laicelem covered the fundamentals of making a good shot, including when to breathe, release, and for Glomlir, how to pull his trigger. The trio discussed wisdom and tactics of battle, discussing the weaknesses they've observed over time from Branko and Matthias. Laicelem wanted to hear the wisdom of his friends and allies in order to adjust his own take on the matter after learning that Wisdom is a shared, group-based effort that cannot be done alone.
  » Let not your body fall into disrepair, for the way of the sloth is a disrespect to the lands that allow you to live.
  » You shall defend your family and home, and teach them well the ways of the world.

xVigil · Nov 8, 2023

Book said:
This application is looking strong, but after a review from the team we'd like you to revisit Act #5 - while it is good to have conversations that sway the course of faith; we'd love to see this put into practice and more actionable. Because of this, please submit one more act towards Theodra.

-]-=-[-
Just as the sun falls beneath the horizon in Storm’s Landing, Rogal finds themselves at work at The Scaled Veil.
Between travels, the officework of acquiring new business has claimed his time.
All of the workers gone home, he is alone with his thoughts.
Between pages of inventory and expenses, Rogal looks up to find himself no longer sat at a desk.
Instead, they are within the Spider’s Den.
The sight of multicolored webs and echoed laughter surrounds him, a voice burrowing into his mind:
‘Rise, Mine Son.’
In an instant, he finds himself in the streets of the slums, awakened, and anew.
Welcome to Tier Three, Son of Madness.
-]-=-[-

Mission accomplished!

Luam · Nov 10, 2023

Si10k said:
Korog Tier 2

Faith Meadow [X]

Show extended worship, with one month OOC since achieving Blessed status.

Complete! [X]

Describe the two most prominent relevant deeds they've done since their last rank up.

- 10/9/2023 Faith has discovered a small Dwarven tavern months ago. She had gone to explore once trying to see if there was an undead presence to them. She was right, there was an undead effigy nearby. She had searched for 3 days to determine the location of the effigy. Once getting closer the mountains and her hood protected her as she went to strike it down using the Holy Symbol she had made. View attachment 139638

- 11/4/2023 Faith had attended a lantern festival. She had begin to make a lantern. She had kept her tenet in mind once attending as she made sure due to being Airblessed that nothing would destroy them if a strong wind was going to come by. Pray for my blessing upon the completion of every craft. To communicate she had casted divine word to make sure Sasha did not miss out in the activities getting them both Coffee from a Barrista. This includes helping Storm the mage fix his lantern.

- 11/5/2023 Faith had a feast for Fjord, as he had became blessed. Faith takes pride in her friends achievements and has introduced Edger and Fjord together so if a problem were to arrise the few blessed know who to turn to. As Fjord has begun to server The Meadows house in the future by becoming a knight and protecting the Temple that is begining to be made.

The character should keep something on them that represents their Divine personally. (Items, Clothing, etc)

Made herself a Holy Symbol

View attachment 139639

Must create a small shrine to their Divine, and grant it an offering. (Must be an item, check notes at the top of the page.)

{ Shrine }
Location: [ 1988, 68, -9868 ]
Object Sacrificed: 9/21/2023 Faith had offered a dagger she had made to protect herself. She had offered a shield that had protected her in a harsh time in her life along with praying to thank him for allowing her to become blessed so she can continue on her work. 'Strike as true as your steel' as she was able to protect herself and catch Xiqu as she fell from a tree.

Must have at least five instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant seen favourably by their Divine separate to the event(s) above.

-9/23/2023 Faith had constructed a library to keep Korogs wisdom and more with Visage to further her faith in the pantheon after meeting the Exalt (yesterday) to further her knowledge. Faith had prayed to Korog and Visage keeping neutral and fixing a issue to show permeance and remained unchanging working on herself more. Be obedient to thine rightful liege and Hold no envy for the art of others, and instead make better your own. Faith would begin to write books for her art in the library to have everything informed. (Act 1)

-9/24/2023 Faith begun to build up the Ashadht hospital due to more people arriving there or getting injured along with furthering Golden Coasts own hospital inside the hold. (Act 2)

-9/25/2023 She had made a Reverie to relive a precious moment to her about her fascination with ships and falling into the ocean by accident to pull inspiration from the unfortunate situation. (Act 3)

-9/26/2023 Faith had waxed the shrine doing some upkeep along with working on the underforge for the Korog cult. (Act 4)

-9/27/2023 Faith had made an eizholz Ballista (Act 5)

-9/29/2023 Faith have begin to find a apprentice begining to teach Jolek about being a carver. (Act 6)

- 10/16/2023 Faith has made a Catapult for Linlea to defend their home and keeping to her beliefs. (Act 7)

- 11/4/2023 Faith made a Scorpion for Ashna with the war. 10/28/2023 Faith had made The Archfey, her first masterwork item of a bow. Due to her pride of poems and dissing nobles or complimenting her friends. Defend your name and claims, for pride in one's worth is warranted. (Act 8)

- 10/27/2023 Faith had took on a appretice of Lily for her carving. As her dad is Fjord, Faith would begin to teach her differant ways of carving and materials to use. (Act 9)

- 9/21/2023 Faith had held a baptism for her brother Josiah Meadows. Along with adding him to her cult. The day afterwardsm Faith had held a baptism for Kethron in Ashstadt. (Act 10)

-=][=-
As Faith sat down to write out her lesson in carving with her apprentice Lily, a metallic scent filled the air. As she began to write, it seemed as though her words were not her own. As if the rhythmic hum of the bellows helped craft the words for her in harmony. As she lifted the page for her plan, the words had a soft glow of bronze. A testament to Faith’s elevated connection, and a welcome to T2 of the Allfather.
-=][=-

xVigil said:
Theodra, T2
Laicelem Aethlren [x]

Show extended worship, with one month OOC since achieving Blessed status.

Complete!

Describe the two most prominent relevant deeds they've done since their last rank up.

{ To Dethrone } T2 [x]
The second plunge into Dranoden's territory brought Laicelem and the Rangers to face off against the Tribunal, a pair of demon generals that seemed to function as a single unit. Laicelem treated this outing as a hunt for the Tribunal, which the party met during their first trip to the spot. He prayed to Theodra before the hunt and fought along side fellow Theodrans and Rangers to bring down The Just Reaver by using his polearm and longbow (using his Quiver cantrip for his arrow).
Later he would sacrifice the cuirass he took from the Just Reaver to Theodra upon a shrine he built for his manor in Respite.
» Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
» Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
» Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

{ In The Name of Defense } T2 [x]
Laicelem hosted a training event in the ruins of Sanardu in order to help the current population of Altera's finest hone their parkour and sparring skills. His goal was to both help them train to be physically fit, and to teach them the wisdom that comes with learning determination and teamwork. This worked as both a sermon about the importance of training, fitness, and teamwork, and also helped to actually physically train those involved and get them in shape in order to be ready and strong in the face of future conflict.
» Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
» Let not your body fall into disrepair, for the way of the sloth is a disrespect to the lands that allow you to live.
» You shall defend your family and home, and teach them well the ways of the world.

The character should keep something on them that represents their Divine personally. (Items, Clothing, etc)

{ Holy Symbol } T2 [x]

Must create a small shrine to their Divine, and grant it an offering. (Must be an item, check notes at the top of the page.)

{ Shrine } T2 [x]
Location: [ 2646, 100, -7203 ]
Object Sacrificed: [ Tribunal Cuirass ]

Must have at least five instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant seen favourably by their Divine separate to the event(s) above.

1. { Exorcisms } T2 [x][x]
Ashna and Laicelem jointly performed an exorcism on Fita to break her contract to Dranoden. Skala was erased as a consequence, however Laicelem and Ashna had the wisdom to apply a Death Ward on to Skala first, so that if she disappeared she might be brought back (successful exorcism of an abyssal).
» Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
» Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source

2. { Cover of Darkness } T2 [x]
Trudging around the expanse of Nid Arach, Laicelem & party tracked down the whereabouts of Markus of Blackrush, one who had fallen prey to the deceit of a devil. By pursuing Markus step-by-step Laicelem and his party performed a successful hunt against one who had betrayed his men and gone to hide among the Arachian Priests. Markus was hunted without waver for his acts of spreading Demonic corruption, and was not shown mercy upon being found.
» Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
» Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
» Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

3. { Negotiations } T2 [x]
After hearing word of a rebellious massacre Laicelem and Sophie came to visit their lands in the central plains to investigate the meaning of the disturbance. After being faced with a hard choice, whether to side with an Imperial Enforcer, or one of Sophie's own knights, Laicelem decided he would apply his wisdom to the situation instead. Rather than slaughtering either of them for the threat they bring upon his land, Laicelem decided he would overrule the Arachian Lord's Law of The Dead. He exercised restraint and willingness to negotiate for the sake of avoiding undue harm and unnecessary bloodshed. In the end the Knight in charge of the massacre was exiled and the Enforcer was instructed that they would no longer be taking the dead from the Gardens of Endearment.
» Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
» You shall resist temptation, the allure of gluttony and the urge to kill without need.
» You shall defend your family and home, and teach them well the ways of the world.

4. { Investigation } T2 [x]
As word of rebellion began to spread through the empire of Cor Votum, Laicelem and Sophie were invited by Branko to help locate the rebels that destroyed one of Cor Votum's towns and kidnapped Haefer. Amidst this investigation Laicelem used the grace of Theodra to help locate tracks, and though the party eventually found who they were looking for, Laicelem ultimately used his discretion and wisdom to decide he was not going to aid in helping to fight. Rather, he would prefer to watch Branko try his hand in combat alone, since Laicelem did not believe their blood should be spilled.
» You shall resist temptation, the allure of gluttony and the urge to kill without need.
» Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

5. { A Change in Perspective } T2 [x]
After a spar with the Ranger Somnastra, Laicelem was able to work out his frustration through both words and actions. In doing this he not only helped to keep himself and his leader fit, but also he was more meaningfully able to develop a new perspective on his faith, and what aspects play in with Wisdom. By discussing it with her, Laicelem revealed to himself that Wisdom is not a lone effort, but rather something that is shared, valued, and important to take in from others. Rather than simply listening to what he believes himself to be wise, he has instead changed his perspective to place more importance on hearing out the wisdom of others and considering all aspects and perspectives on a matter more fairly in order to obtain a wiser outcome.
» Let not your body fall into disrepair, for the way of the sloth is a disrespect to the lands that allow you to live.

6. { The Range } T2 [x]
Laicelem brought Sophie and Glomlir out to the training range near the Ranger Hall in Linlea for archery practice. Laicelem followed up on his training with Glomlir on the crossbow, and made sure Sophie was rust-free in preparation for the fight to come in the wartime. Laicelem covered the fundamentals of making a good shot, including when to breathe, release, and for Glomlir, how to pull his trigger. The trio discussed wisdom and tactics of battle, discussing the weaknesses they've observed over time from Branko and Matthias. Laicelem wanted to hear the wisdom of his friends and allies in order to adjust his own take on the matter after learning that Wisdom is a shared, group-based effort that cannot be done alone.
» Let not your body fall into disrepair, for the way of the sloth is a disrespect to the lands that allow you to live.
» You shall defend your family and home, and teach them well the ways of the world.

-=][=-
In the dusk of the evening, Laicelem begins to return from an evening walk through the trees. The forest, however, is not as he remembers it. The ancient oaks that he knew so well seemed to be different. They swayed, harmoniously. As cotton candy skies pierced through the veil of the treetops, he felt the true heartbeat of the wild, filling him with a new sense of purpose and strength. Welcome, wild one, to T2.
-=][=-

Jase · Nov 16, 2023

TIER TWO
JISHRIM
GODSWELM

IGN: Whitespoor
Character Profile[X] [X] Blessed Link

Show extended worship, with one month OOC since achieving Blessed status. ✓

Describe the two most prominent relevant deeds they've done since their last rank-up. ✓

[ EGG GAME ]
Godswelm harbours an intense animosity towards the Gods and the Pantheon, despite being a servant of one of them. It's indeed a contradiction, as you've pointed out.
In any case, Godswelm employed deception and bribery to manipulate a considerable number of individuals into throwing eggs at various shrines within the Cathedral. He also engaged in this activity himself on several occasions.
The individuals influenced to throw eggs were as follows:

Retrospect: 15 eggs [Jax]
Temperence: 17 eggs [Theodra]
Eon'noyr: 4 eggs [Theodra]
Himself: 16 eggs [Ignis] 3 eggs [Theodra]

Furthermore, he devised a game that aimed to normalize the act of defiling shrines.
As a result, or perhaps due to some other mischief, he was involved in at the time, he ended up being cursed by Jishrim... oops!
Nevertheless, Godswelm oddly takes great pride in this CURSE, considering it more akin to a blessing rather than a curse. He firmly believes that the PANTHEON had compelled Jishrim to curse their loyal servant.
Needless to say, after that incident, Godswelm ceased throwing eggs at shrines.
The Egg Game poster can be found here: Egg Game

[ BUCKETS ABSYMAL]

The inhabitants of Storm's Landing rarely welcome the frequent occurrences that befall them, which is undeniably true. Regrettably, they were unwittingly made participants in an enduring research endeavour by Godswelm exploring the repercussions of casual proximity to Abysmal Silver.

Godswelm personally obtained the Abysmal Silver from the depths of the Abyssal Swamp and proceeded to craft numerous buckets from it. These were deliberately distributed among the city's various drinking wells and fountains, to instigate widespread misery and depression among the populace.

(The plan was discussed in Event Tickets.)

Presumably, while the plan was good, the populace of Storm's Landing spent more drinking booze at taverns than water at wells ... oops!
Event Page for Acquiring the Absymal Silver: Abyssal Waters

The character should keep something on them that represents their Divine personally. (Items, Clothing, etc) ✓

Godswelm is missing an eye and has a sightless amber stone in place of it. This was given to him by Jishrim at his exorcism.

Must create a small shrine to their Divine, and grant it an offering. (Must be an item, check notes at the top of the page.) ✓

In the Grove, Godswelm created a new shrine. He granted it an offering- a coin bearing the mark of his father- the now fallen exalt of Jishrim - laughing and crying.
The Shrine is at 170 30 -6030.

Must have at least five instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant seen favourably by their Divine separate from the event(s) above. ✓

Please note: I've grouped the activities thematically, not based on significance. Some sections could count for 2 'instances' as they'll be spread over a number of events, and some as 0 if they are not significant enough.

[ WAR AGAINST DRANODEN ]
Like the rest of his family, Godswelm has participated in the war against Dranoden. He doesn't hate Dranoden himself, but he does hate his father (who serves Dranoden).
In order of the most significant, to the least:

The slaying of the 'Withered Chalievier', one of Dranoden's Generals. [Ritual of our Own]. Godswlem plays a key role in slaying the general- first, he drops a tree on him from above- then throws a blooded silver spear into the hole the tree poked in the fiend-general's armour. He helps finish the General off with an arrow imbued with divine power (from T1 passive).

This occurred after his exorcism and was completed in part- as a way to please Jishrim [and his family].
Halls Between where Godswelm helps raid Dranoden's vault.
King, Lord, Keeper where Godswelm helps slay Agony. He entreats those gathered to slay Dranoden, who seeks ascension but is outvoted. He manages to fire a divinely imbued arrow directly into Dranoden.
Restoration of Garden of Inure Jishrim shrine from the forces of Dranoden. [Eve of Corruption] Godswelm helps to slay an Inuiz tree, created by Dranoden himself to guard the entrance to the defouled shrine.
Tainting of an old summoning rift of Dranoden's with his Cousin and Aunt. [No Event Page; Event Ticket Only - 20/02/2023]
Bar Fight - while Branko, Rogal, Melarue and Artesia (Melarue is part of Dranoden's flock) are fighting below him in the under-tavern in Storm's Landing- he throws a potion of RISUSTIOUS bomb over the combatants to help his cousin successfully escape from a losing battle. Up to 8 individuals (including several non-combatants) are affected by the potion which made them laugh uncontrollably and filled the space where they were in for 5 minutes. ( No Event Page - 19/02/2023)

[ RISING POWER ]
Godswelm hates the Pantheon for the order and lawful nature it represents. He hates the Gods as well for their acceptance of it.

To that end, he has been assisting in the rise of Geormorren with the eventual aim of using the great Archfiend as a weapon against the Pantheon itself. He has discussed this quite a bit with Geormorren's servants, with great success.

He has provided a number of useful gifts to the Archfiend which have been accepted gratefully- and has found himself to be grudgingly accepted by the demon- even though he is not contracted.

Geormorren was successfully summoned in the following events:

The First Procession [Event]
Incandescent Idolatry Of Incandescence [Event]
For With Ash We Rise [Event].
Fire and Darkness [Event].
As Above, So Below [Event]
As Above, So Below II [Event]

In their appreciation of his efforts, Geormorren's flock have rewarded him with a number of treasures- all of which have been provided to Jishrim as offerings at the public Grove shrine. These include:

Ever Present Shade [Mundane Onyx Ring]
Large Bejeweled Mirrors x2 [Mundane]

[ RIVER RAIDERS]
Godswelm aided the defenders of Astrakhan against the brutish river raiders at multiple opportunities- but did so cruelly.
In Clades Asrakosia, Godswelm aids in slaying some bandits with the Basileos and his comrades. In one instance- Godswelm sees that one of the raiders is about to surrender, but fires an arrow at him regardless 'accidentally' killing him. Godswelm received quite a bit of suspicious glances from this- but it was quickly forgotten in the thick of the fight.
Still related, but it wouldn't be deemed as significant was Market Day- where raiders slew many Araskosians. Godswelm sticks around, allowing the atmosphere of the carnage to soak in, enjoying the moment. When Theo and Ruckus are helping bury corpses, he helps- but gives no comfort to those grieving.

[ NIGHTMARISH FRIENDING]
Curses Nilsa, Blessed of Valiant with [Nightmare], convincing her that it'd help stave off worse nightmares. At the time, they were exceptionally close. (No Event Page - 30/11/2022)

[ JUDGE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL]
At the Cargo of Fineries, Godswelm was appointed a secret judge of the beauty contest by a well-meaning Jaxite.
He decides to go rogue in his selections- and sabotage the categories- making Melarue win the gentlemen's category. She was most displeased.

[ EXORCISM AND ROAD TO REDEMPTION ]
During For With Ash We Rise, Godswelm makes a contract with the invading archfiend into their summoning circle- Apotoli, the Shattered Apostle. He makes the contract primarily to gain a powerful ally with the goal to ruin the Pantheon. This was part of the terms of the contract negotiated by the two. Godswelm intended to use the powers and knowledge of corruption against the Pantheonic gods, in the same way that Jishrim used corruption against Harateth in the days of old.

However, as he made this contract without prior permission, he is cursed with [Bad Eggs] from Jishrim (as well as for his part in throwing eggs at shrines (see above)).

In Defiance of the Infinite, it becomes clear that Godswelm's 'loving' family do not approve- and Jishrim is wrathful that his servant would make a bargain with an archfiend without prior permission. As such- Godswelm chose to willingly become exorcised, losing his contract with the Apostle, even if he believed his family's reasons were short-sighted.

In the time since, Velmont has begun to put together a coalition to bring down Apotoli, the Shattered Apostle. He has been gathering information about him from both allies and potential enemies - discovering that the Apostle lives near Dranoden- and that he has the powers to detect arcane and divine magics. He has convinced Matt and Amelie to give him a map of the lands of the Apostle as well. These will be used in the future to slay/capture/harm the Archfiend, among other learnings he'll have in the future.

Godswelm also doubled down on his war with Dranoden as penance with the resultant effort- seeing the Withered Chalievier slain. See the [War Against Dranoden] section for more information on this.

During [Ritual of our Own], Velmont shot Ailwin with an arrow at the behest of Rogal- for what Rogal deemed as 'disloyalty' on her part. In a way- Velmont was following the tenets of faith here- by listening to those who hold greater power in the faith than him- and doing as they say. Ailwin later died from her wounds. Rogal said this was something that Godswelm should do as part of his penance. He was probably lying.

[ TUTOR ]
Takes on a disciple of Mele. He explains that his path diverges from that of his cousin, and his aunt, for he serves to propagate Chaos "in spite of".

"You shall commit to learning from me as your teacher?"

"Yeah."

"Then it's done. Seek me out into the future, and I shall provide your first lesson."

New:
+ As Above, So Below II

+ Takes on Mele as a disciple

Tomtomgags · Nov 17, 2023

SKRAAG TIER ONE
Character Name: Glory Reeves
IGN: Tomtomgags
Character Profile: [Profile]
Blessed Link: [Link]
Show extended worship of divine for one month: Oct 4, 2023
Character must be two months old: Yes
Character must be older than 16: Yes

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Major Deed:
After the sacking of Patina, Branko and other Cor Votum nobles went out to investigate the city. Under Branko's orders, Glory went with. They searched the town and eventually tracked down the rebels who were hiding out inside. Combat ensued, and Glory slew the first of the men, defeating another, in the name of the Exhalt. In the end they were victorious and took three captives. Glory broke their legs for good measure. She stole one of the dead rebel's bodies as ordered. - 10/15/23

Minor Deeds:
1. Pledged to Branko, openly dedicating herself to gain the strength to defeat him from the man himself. - 10/4/23

2. When Tes offered a fiendish contract for strength, Glory refused stating she had to earn it, and secretly knew her soul belonged to Skraag. - 10/14/23

3. Glory once again battled Branko. She faired poorly against the Exhalt, allowing her rage to guide her. Upon realizing her onslaught was ineffective, she learned patience in combat, and immediately began to do well. Though she ultimately lost, and couldn't draw the blood of the Exhalt, she lasted significantly longer than her first fight. - 10/26/23

4. Glory finally admitted her secret faith to Tes, which was received better than expected. She continues to hide it from her family. - 11/14/2023

Offering:
Glory made an offering of the first sword she smithed, which also killed her first man. At the Altar of Skraag at the SL Cathedral. - 10/22/23

Retro · Nov 19, 2023

Somnastra said:
Hey Retro, we're going to have to decline this for now. We'd like to see more time since his exorcism regarding his faith, including another act post-exorcism. You're on the right path, but we do wish to see more recent actions being taken after he is fully dedicated.

In light of this, I have two new additions for his list of actions. I've marked them as red:

Tier - I Ignis Synnove
Show worship of a Divine for at least one month OOC from the creation of a divine profile/thread. ✓ Profile created December 26, 2022
The character must be at least two months old OOC. ✓ Is at least two years old ooc.
The character must be at least sixteen years of age. ✓ 34
Describe the most prominent relevant deed they've done since their last rank up. This can be a hosted event, a significant achievement, or similar spectacle, but it should tend towards acts that demonstrate their faith to others. ✓ Tier 3 Magic sacrifice
Three notable acts in line with their Divine (Hunting, Healing, Bartering, etc) separate to the event(s) above. ✓
1. From the beginning of his sparking, Albert has taken solely and always to the makings of fire-orientated spells. This was and has always been due to his original faith for Ignis Synnove, whereupon occasionally, Albert also took to prayer before casting any spells. [For which there are chatlogs, but I never took screenshots.]
2. Albert has always been vehemently against demons (Even though he later become part of that. Causing him to despise himself, but something he ultimately believed would be rightful of sorcerers.) and the enemies of Ignis Synnove, fighting against and defending his country from during the following events: [Hills of Eisenheim], [Carnage], [In the aftermath], [Aethellian Defence II].
3. Progression at this stage is paused as Albert takes to demonhood, willingly. Though this is done in a noble ideal, during which he doesn't abandon the ideals of Ignis. However, deems that redemption is past him for the use of sorcery. His intent, however, remains to incite the land into fear against sorcery and in doing so, instill the kingdoms of Altera to produce laws that seek to control sorcery from causing havoc. A calamity he had researched into and become distinctly unfond of so as to cause him down this path. Which, nevertheless remains as something he pursued out of a noble ending. To control, and create a resolute world order from the terrors of magic. Sampled in the diary here: [blessed profile]
4. Upon being convinced that redemption was however still possible, Albert willingly took upon the path to redemption and sought to exorcise himself at [Salvation]. In the presence of followers of Korog, Valiant and most of all Ignis with the Exalt of Ignis present to conduct the lead on the exorcism. Arriving with but his horns as a reminder of his contracted self at the end, now exorcised.
5. With the aforementioned event. Albert swears an oath to uphold Order, to become the foremost servant to the angel of Order and to furthermore never again take to such temptations of power as arcane sorcery. Whether in accepting it from others or using it himself in the form of trinkets or other such items forged by it. Such as his prosthetics(they were removed by Geormorren, however) Meaning, he will not willingly accept help from any magical effects. Even if it were to restore his legs or help turn around a battle.
6. Leaving Aethel Deira. After being exorcised and having conversed with the Exalt of Ignis, Albert travels to Aethel Deira to speak directly with the queen. Insisting that due to his abandonment of duty to Forthyr's Rock and by means, leaving the kingdom's security vulnerable for a moment, he should be punished. Desertion, in other words. However, due to his honesty and his sorry state, the Queen forgives Albert under the condition that he should forge his path in such a way as to forge greatness and good, to right the wrongs he caused. This is significant as Albert is honest, in spite of having completed a crime usually punishable by execution, and has managed to be spared. Upholding towards Truth.
One offering of an item to their Divine at a shrine/church/etc (Log its OOC location for collection.)
Leaves two offerings at the broken Cathedral of SL [5051 75 932] : Aethel Deiran Halberd, and Drakodo cloak. Both signifying final the final vestiges that tied his life to Aethel Deira. A country he sincerely loved and mourned to have to depart from. Marking his willingness to Ignis and the value of said items to Albert. Offering a prayer at the end: (see og post)
7. Swearing of the three oaths pertaining to the inquisition of Saint Jacqueline before the Exalted of Ignis Synnove, Tsar Aleksei Ivanov
The First Oath: I shall obey instruction from The Inheritor exactly, without hesitation or delay.
The Second Oath: I shall not speak of matters of the Inquisition to those not themselves members of the Inquisition.
The Third Oath: I shall bring honor to the Inquisition in all things; I shall now and forever be an inquisitor, my immortal soul bound in absolution to the three oaths.
Further extending his dedication to his path of atonement.
8. Taking part in the first event to [Reduced to Rubble] where Albert follows through the Exalt's lead to bring order and to cleanse the world from Jishrim's taint. During this he aids in Storming the fortification of the Imperator Branko Callas, killing as well as extending mercy to those he could. Ensuring a tie towards the domains of Ignis in an act of nobility, even in the confusion and heart of battle against enemies of the faith. Striving to extend the same mercy and path of atonement he was now on. At the end, he burns the corpses of the enemies slain. Paying homage to the ninth tenet of Ignis.

IceandFire · Nov 19, 2023

Jase said:
TIER TWO
JISHRIM
GODSWELM

IGN: Whitespoor
Character Profile[X] [X] Blessed Link
Show extended worship, with one month OOC since achieving Blessed status. ✓
Describe the two most prominent relevant deeds they've done since their last rank-up. ✓
[ EGG GAME ]
Godswelm harbours an intense animosity towards the Gods and the Pantheon, despite being a servant of one of them. It's indeed a contradiction, as you've pointed out.
In any case, Godswelm employed deception and bribery to manipulate a considerable number of individuals into throwing eggs at various shrines within the Cathedral. He also engaged in this activity himself on several occasions.
The individuals influenced to throw eggs were as follows:

Retrospect: 15 eggs [Jax]

Temperence: 17 eggs [Theodra]

Eon'noyr: 4 eggs [Theodra]

Himself: 16 eggs [Ignis] 3 eggs [Theodra]

Furthermore, he devised a game that aimed to normalize the act of defiling shrines.
As a result, or perhaps due to some other mischief, he was involved in at the time, he ended up being cursed by Jishrim... oops!
Nevertheless, Godswelm oddly takes great pride in this CURSE, considering it more akin to a blessing rather than a curse. He firmly believes that the PANTHEON had compelled Jishrim to curse their loyal servant.
Needless to say, after that incident, Godswelm ceased throwing eggs at shrines.
The Egg Game poster can be found here: Egg Game

[ BUCKETS ABSYMAL]

The inhabitants of Storm's Landing rarely welcome the frequent occurrences that befall them, which is undeniably true. Regrettably, they were unwittingly made participants in an enduring research endeavour by Godswelm exploring the repercussions of casual proximity to Abysmal Silver.

Godswelm personally obtained the Abysmal Silver from the depths of the Abyssal Swamp and proceeded to craft numerous buckets from it. These were deliberately distributed among the city's various drinking wells and fountains, to instigate widespread misery and depression among the populace.

(The plan was discussed in Event Tickets.)

Presumably, while the plan was good, the populace of Storm's Landing spent more drinking booze at taverns than water at wells ... oops!
Event Page for Acquiring the Absymal Silver: Abyssal Waters
The character should keep something on them that represents their Divine personally. (Items, Clothing, etc) ✓

Godswelm is missing an eye and has a sightless amber stone in place of it. This was given to him by Jishrim at his exorcism.
Must create a small shrine to their Divine, and grant it an offering. (Must be an item, check notes at the top of the page.) ✓

In the Grove, Godswelm created a new shrine. He granted it an offering- a coin bearing the mark of his father- the now fallen exalt of Jishrim - laughing and crying.
The Shrine is at 170 30 -6030.
Must have at least five instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant seen favourably by their Divine separate from the event(s) above. ✓

Please note: I've grouped the activities thematically, not based on significance. Some sections could count for 2 'instances' as they'll be spread over a number of events, and some as 0 if they are not significant enough.
[ WAR AGAINST DRANODEN ]
Like the rest of his family, Godswelm has participated in the war against Dranoden. He doesn't hate Dranoden himself, but he does hate his father (who serves Dranoden).
In order of the most significant, to the least:

The slaying of the 'Withered Chalievier', one of Dranoden's Generals. [Ritual of our Own]. Godswlem plays a key role in slaying the general- first, he drops a tree on him from above- then throws a blooded silver spear into the hole the tree poked in the fiend-general's armour. He helps finish the General off with an arrow imbued with divine power (from T1 passive).

This occurred after his exorcism and was completed in part- as a way to please Jishrim [and his family].

Halls Between where Godswelm helps raid Dranoden's vault.

King, Lord, Keeper where Godswelm helps slay Agony. He entreats those gathered to slay Dranoden, who seeks ascension but is outvoted. He manages to fire a divinely imbued arrow directly into Dranoden.

Restoration of Garden of Inure Jishrim shrine from the forces of Dranoden. [Eve of Corruption] Godswelm helps to slay an Inuiz tree, created by Dranoden himself to guard the entrance to the defouled shrine.

Tainting of an old summoning rift of Dranoden's with his Cousin and Aunt. [No Event Page; Event Ticket Only - 20/02/2023]

Bar Fight - while Branko, Rogal, Melarue and Artesia (Melarue is part of Dranoden's flock) are fighting below him in the under-tavern in Storm's Landing- he throws a potion of RISUSTIOUS bomb over the combatants to help his cousin successfully escape from a losing battle. Up to 8 individuals (including several non-combatants) are affected by the potion which made them laugh uncontrollably and filled the space where they were in for 5 minutes. ( No Event Page - 19/02/2023)

[ RISING POWER ]
Godswelm hates the Pantheon for the order and lawful nature it represents. He hates the Gods as well for their acceptance of it.

To that end, he has been assisting in the rise of Geormorren with the eventual aim of using the great Archfiend as a weapon against the Pantheon itself. He has discussed this quite a bit with Geormorren's servants, with great success.

He has provided a number of useful gifts to the Archfiend which have been accepted gratefully- and has found himself to be grudgingly accepted by the demon- even though he is not contracted.

Geormorren was successfully summoned in the following events:

The First Procession [Event]

Incandescent Idolatry Of Incandescence [Event]

For With Ash We Rise [Event].

Fire and Darkness [Event].

As Above, So Below [Event]

As Above, So Below II [Event]

In their appreciation of his efforts, Geormorren's flock have rewarded him with a number of treasures- all of which have been provided to Jishrim as offerings at the public Grove shrine. These include:

Ever Present Shade [Mundane Onyx Ring]

Large Bejeweled Mirrors x2 [Mundane]

[ RIVER RAIDERS]
Godswelm aided the defenders of Astrakhan against the brutish river raiders at multiple opportunities- but did so cruelly.
In Clades Asrakosia, Godswelm aids in slaying some bandits with the Basileos and his comrades. In one instance- Godswelm sees that one of the raiders is about to surrender, but fires an arrow at him regardless 'accidentally' killing him. Godswelm received quite a bit of suspicious glances from this- but it was quickly forgotten in the thick of the fight.
Still related, but it wouldn't be deemed as significant was Market Day- where raiders slew many Araskosians. Godswelm sticks around, allowing the atmosphere of the carnage to soak in, enjoying the moment. When Theo and Ruckus are helping bury corpses, he helps- but gives no comfort to those grieving.

[ NIGHTMARISH FRIENDING]
Curses Nilsa, Blessed of Valiant with [Nightmare], convincing her that it'd help stave off worse nightmares. At the time, they were exceptionally close. (No Event Page - 30/11/2022)

[ JUDGE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL]
At the Cargo of Fineries, Godswelm was appointed a secret judge of the beauty contest by a well-meaning Jaxite.
He decides to go rogue in his selections- and sabotage the categories- making Melarue win the gentlemen's category. She was most displeased.

[ EXORCISM AND ROAD TO REDEMPTION ]
During For With Ash We Rise, Godswelm makes a contract with the invading archfiend into their summoning circle- Apotoli, the Shattered Apostle. He makes the contract primarily to gain a powerful ally with the goal to ruin the Pantheon. This was part of the terms of the contract negotiated by the two. Godswelm intended to use the powers and knowledge of corruption against the Pantheonic gods, in the same way that Jishrim used corruption against Harateth in the days of old.

However, as he made this contract without prior permission, he is cursed with [Bad Eggs] from Jishrim (as well as for his part in throwing eggs at shrines (see above)).

In Defiance of the Infinite, it becomes clear that Godswelm's 'loving' family do not approve- and Jishrim is wrathful that his servant would make a bargain with an archfiend without prior permission. As such- Godswelm chose to willingly become exorcised, losing his contract with the Apostle, even if he believed his family's reasons were short-sighted.

In the time since, Velmont has begun to put together a coalition to bring down Apotoli, the Shattered Apostle. He has been gathering information about him from both allies and potential enemies - discovering that the Apostle lives near Dranoden- and that he has the powers to detect arcane and divine magics. He has convinced Matt and Amelie to give him a map of the lands of the Apostle as well. These will be used in the future to slay/capture/harm the Archfiend, among other learnings he'll have in the future.

Godswelm also doubled down on his war with Dranoden as penance with the resultant effort- seeing the Withered Chalievier slain. See the [War Against Dranoden] section for more information on this.

During [Ritual of our Own], Velmont shot Ailwin with an arrow at the behest of Rogal- for what Rogal deemed as 'disloyalty' on her part. In a way- Velmont was following the tenets of faith here- by listening to those who hold greater power in the faith than him- and doing as they say. Ailwin later died from her wounds. Rogal said this was something that Godswelm should do as part of his penance. He was probably lying.

[ TUTOR ]
Takes on a disciple of Mele. He explains that his path diverges from that of his cousin, and his aunt, for he serves to propagate Chaos "in spite of".

"You shall commit to learning from me as your teacher?"

"Yeah."
"Then it's done. Seek me out into the future, and I shall provide your first lesson."

New:
+ As Above, So Below II

+ Takes on Mele as a disciple

-=][=-
As Velmont savored his customary treenuts one evening, a wicked transformation occurred. The once familiar texture now betrayed him, disintegrating like fragile eggshells with each bite. A disconcerting sourness infiltrated his palate, refusing to be dismissed. Hallucinations began to form all around him; things unnatural and yet natural to him. Amid hallucinations, a fleeting but potent sense of exquisite agony enveloped him. As the treenuts returned to normal, so did a newfound power, propelling Velmont deeper into his faith. Welcome to T2.
-=][=-

Tomtomgags said:
SKRAAG TIER ONE
Character Name: Glory Reeves
IGN: Tomtomgags
Character Profile: [Profile]
Blessed Link: [Link]
Show extended worship of divine for one month: Oct 4, 2023
Character must be two months old: Yes
Character must be older than 16: Yes

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Major Deed:
After the sacking of Patina, Branko and other Cor Votum nobles went out to investigate the city. Under Branko's orders, Glory went with. They searched the town and eventually tracked down the rebels who were hiding out inside. Combat ensued, and Glory slew the first of the men, defeating another, in the name of the Exhalt. In the end they were victorious and took three captives. Glory broke their legs for good measure. She stole one of the dead rebel's bodies as ordered. - 10/15/23

Minor Deeds:
1. Pledged to Branko, openly dedicating herself to gain the strength to defeat him from the man himself. - 10/4/23

2. When Tes offered a fiendish contract for strength, Glory refused stating she had to earn it, and secretly knew her soul belonged to Skraag. - 10/14/23

3. Glory once again battled Branko. She faired poorly against the Exhalt, allowing her rage to guide her. Upon realizing her onslaught was ineffective, she learned patience in combat, and immediately began to do well. Though she ultimately lost, and couldn't draw the blood of the Exhalt, she lasted significantly longer than her first fight. - 10/26/23

4. Glory finally admitted her secret faith to Tes, which was received better than expected. She continues to hide it from her family. - 11/14/2023

Offering:
Glory made an offering of the first sword she smithed, which also killed her first man. At the Altar of Skraag at the SL Cathedral. - 10/22/23

Hey TomTom, while we are getting a good sense of the character and their devotion to Skraag - we don't think this is yet strong enough for an initial blessing. We've given some thoughts below as to why - and hopefully some guidance for a future rankup:

Minor Act #3 is good in that Glory has sought out the Exalt- though in the future it may be best to consider learning/teaching in regards to the Tenets and Dogma of Skraag, rather than combat training.
Minor Acts #2 and #4 both are both important in Glory's personal journey in faith and the team acknowledges this. However, they don't really fall in line with either public or significant acts of faith for Skraag.

Some suggestions from the team: Make sure to bring forward acts that are both significant and in line with the themes and tenets of Skraag and be a bit more detailed so that we know how an act relates to Glory's faith and its impact/why Skraag would deem it important enough to be considered.

Tomtomgags · Nov 23, 2023

SKRAAG TIER ONE
Character Name: Glory Reeves
IGN: Tomtomgags
Character Profile: [Profile]
Blessed Link: [Link]
Show extended worship of divine for one month: Oct 4, 2023
Character must be two months old: Yes
Character must be older than 16: Yes

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Major Deed:
After the sacking of Patina, Branko and other Cor Votum nobles went out to investigate the city. Under Branko's orders, Glory went with. They searched the town and eventually tracked down the rebels who were hiding out inside. Combat ensued, and Glory slew the first of the men, defeating another, in the name of the Exhalt. In the end they were victorious and took three captives. Glory broke their legs for good measure. She stole one of the dead rebel's bodies as ordered. - 10/15/23

Minor Deeds:
1. Despite hating Branko's methods, the Exhalt convinced her to convert to Skraag. In doing so, Glory began to believe that she should be the guardian of the faith, and the vyres as she was one, and not Branko. So requested that Branko train her that one day she might prove her strength and defeat the man himself. Branko accepting knowing this desire. She offered her pledge of allegiance, becoming honorbound to the Exhalt. - 10/4/23

2. Having stolen a body for Branko, as instructed, Branko and Glory set out to make an offering at a sacred and forgotten shrine. Together they gave the body to Skraag and raised it from the dead, and made the following prayer to the Wight. -10/15/2023 (I forgot this one in the last request, thinking the spoiler was just a prayer)

3. Having heard of Ashna's cruelty and torture of Vowrawn, Glory felt outraged that people would turn to the Grey Lady for their souls and not Skraag. She sought to undermine peoples faith in the Grey Lady, even just a little, and went to Storm's Landing in secret to hammer in her Denunciation of the Grey Lady to many buildings so all would see. The letter seemed to be met with mocking, but she hopes there were a few who recognized the words therein, and perhaps some commoners who would be convinced. - 11/19/2023

4. Seeing the destruction of Branko's Fortress as a slight against the Exhalt, and seeking to avenge the fallen Skraagites therein, Glory challenged Aleksei Ivanov to an honorable duel. She proved her strength by soundly defeating him after a climactic exchange of blows, though allowed him to yield. She spared him believing even the faiths anathema to hers are needed, as the full might of the Pantheon, to defend the realm. If she cannot respect her enemies, they will never respect Skraag. She did admonished that he was not strong enough to defeat Branko, were he at the Fortress himself. She feels she has proven part of her strength to Skraag as a valuable warrior in his service. - 11/22/2023

Offering:
Glory made an offering of the first sword she smithed, which also killed her first man. At the Altar of Skraag at the SL Cathedral. - 10/22/23

Uneasingly · Nov 26, 2023

THEODRA, T1

IN-GAME NAME: Uneasing.
CHARACTER NAME: Harlow Thorne.
PROFILE: Harlow Thorne | Medieval & Fantasy Minecraft Roleplaying (hollowworld.co.uk)
DIVINE PROFILE: [Theodra] Harlow Thorne | Medieval & Fantasy Minecraft Roleplaying (hollowworld.co.uk)
PATRON: Theodra, Goddess of the Hunt. Keeper of The Wilderness.
TIER: Unranked.

⊱ Show worship of a Divine for at least one month OOC from the creation of a divine profile/thread.
The official Divine Profile thread was created on 10/22/2023, but the character's worship is about as old as she.

⊱ The character must be at least two months old OOC.
The character was created back in 2016-ish. The original profile thread has since been deleted, but traces of her existence from back then can be found on the forums.

⊱ The character must be at least sixteen years of age.
The character is a little under a century old.

⊱ Describe the most prominent relevant deed they've done since their last rank up. This can be a hosted event, a significant achievement, or similar spectacle, but it should tend towards acts that demonstrates their faith to others.
Following the war in the Ashlands, Harlow journeyed northeast to Theloa, a valley that previously housed a Theodra-blessed and their shrine to the Goddess. She has worked to clean, clear, and restore the long neglected area, with a trail being cleared and debris and ashes removed. A few cabins and wooden structures present have been fenced off for repairs and embossed with patterns. Subtle signage of Theodra's tenets have been peeling and deteriorating from exposure to wind and rain, but the letters are now repainted.

Additionally, a large tree shrine was once present in Theloa, but was ultimately torched and destroyed. Harlow is tending to a new shrine in the lowland - another tree to harmonize with the atmosphere of the ground, meant for offerings, prayer, and larger sermons.

This act is a large demonstration of respect to Theodra and likely even symbolizes the restoration and “dusting off” of her own faith. An unspoiled patch of wilderness and far from many, she deems it the perfect place to make her own, to establish a home, and to rededicate - all in the name of the Huntress.

(7953 / 128.0 / -15741)

(The final build is currently in-progress, but this is how the character is occupying herself until finished and pasted over. Submitting now since it might take a bit with WE requests and all.)

⊱ Three notable acts in line with their Divine (Hunting, Healing, Bartering, etc) separate to the event(s) above.
There are eight acts listed below. Those with corresponding threads have an underlined title.

NEW RISEPORT HUNT (No Thread) | Harlow becomes new friends with Aelyth and a prospect of the Silver Conclave. As a result, she is invited to join a hunt through the New Riseport jungle alongside the Ithildran family. This offered her a vital experience of traversing through an environment she wasn’t quite accustomed to, and it also served as her time in experiencing area empowered by Theodra’s divine touch. Near the end of the hunt, the cannibalistic creatures led the party of four to a site of old ruins; here, although not visible, she witnessed the presence of Theodra for the first time in a long while. She was left with a new feeling of purity and warmth, and perhaps a reignition of faith.

⊱ Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

TO GAIN A FOOTHOLD | Part of a larger hunt against demonic unnatural threats. A small party of Rangers and affiliates take to the hellscape, seeking to get a foothold or seize control of one of the fortresses, and ultimately just weaken the demonic forces where they can. This was one of Harlow’s first missions with the guild again after returning from some time away. She contributed primarily as ranged and stealth support throughout this event, taking down many foes with a well-placed arrow and earning a compliment on her talent from the Exalt in the process. In the end, one of the Generals was struck down by the group. A few party members left injured, but they discovered what they need to.

⊱ Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
⊱ Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

A WALTZ OF ARROWS | Part of a larger hunt against demonic unnatural threats. The Rangers opted to do what they do best and headed into the forests of the Cerulean Expanse to ambush a hellspawn party. Harlow contributed primarily as ranged support with a newly crafted bow, demonstrating a rarely matched skill with the bow and striking down a few of the demonic enemies. All Rangers made off from the surprise attack without injury.

⊱ Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
⊱ Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

GRADUATION (No Thread) | Harlow graduated to Ranger status in the guild and earned her long overdue silver leaf. In her experience, a Ranger is often the ideal follower of Theodra, sharing a similar lifestyle and the mutual responsibilities of always being prepared to protect against threats to the land and realm - but she also acknowledges that it’s not a necessity to be a good follower. Regardless, to her, with the silver leaf comes an oath of balance, of striving to keep peace. A promise to live off and with the lands, to monitor such with a watchful eye, to hone oneself and one's skills, and to stand as family beside each fellow warden and watcher, blood or not.

⊱ Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.

SCOUR OF THE SILENT | Part of a larger hunt against unnatural demonic threats. Utilizing their skillsets of stealth and tracking, the Rangers underwent a mission to find a suitable base camp and scout out additional footholds on the fortress in the hellscape. The group demonstrated near-silent coordination throughout, and it served to be a good exercise of collaborative efforts for her, as she had been traversing the wilds on her own for a quite a long while before this. She truly felt like a part of the ‘flock’ again.

⊱ Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
⊱ Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

VALOROUS | Part of a larger hunt against unnatural demonic threats. Another of the Rangers' missions into the hellscape, to ambush the keep and thin the enemy out. Harlow contributed primarily as ranged support, with some additional melee. The group caused havoc on a nearby Spire, overtaking it and causing it to collapse in on itself. Many of the party members left with terrible wounds, and she herself was injured by a blast of shrapnel to the right of her chest. The winds shifted here, and the Ivory King’s forces dwindled significantly.

⊱ Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
⊱ Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

DISCUSSIONS OF FAITH | Various talks with both current followers and ex-followers of Theodra, namely Marian, Aryn, Aelyth, Somnastra, Jacob, and Jaden. She intended to draw on additional perspectives beyond hers through these conversations - to grow her understanding and develop her own personal framework of worship by listening to the truth of other’s experiences. Some significant takeaways include:

⊱ How Theodra was Som's only throughline in regards to her amnesia. When everything was lost, the Goddess remained.
⊱ Brief insight from Aryn as both a peer and Exalted. How Harlow’s deceased father influenced her outlook on faith, and how it must be a personal choice in the end.
⊱ From Aelyth, a new method of worship that she hadn’t considered before - consuming the hearts of fallen prey.
⊱ Theodra acts as a guiding hand for Marian, permitting more freedom than most other deities in pantheon would, which was recognized as a large part of why they both felt drawn to Theodra in the first place. Additionally, she came to understand Marian’s initial journey into her faith and how things have and haven't been affected with her stepping up as the new Exalt.
⊱ The conversation with Jacob left her feeling as though he’s more of a casual devotee than the others, but it’s another experience to consider.
⊱ Why Jaden answered the call to Theodra, how he personally worshiped her in his prime, and his curse and fall from faith. The importance of silent respect and avoiding needless demonstrations of one's bond with Goddess, and Jaden’s more extreme beliefs; to hunt, even an abomination, is to enter the field and present oneself as another target - something to be preyed upon, even if you think yourself the predator.
⊱ A few words that she took to heart: "You’ve grasped the offered hand. Be wary - it will be hard to let go, but you’ll find strength in its grip."

THE ASHLAND CONFLICT | Assisted in the liberation of the Linlea Isles from Cor Votum's forces, through scouting the Ashlands and ranged support. Harlow was not involved as ranger, but instead involved herself to defend an extended family member and their lands.

⊱ You shall defend your family and home, and teach them well the ways of the world.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

⊱ One offering of an item to their Divine at a shrine/church/etc (Log its OOC location for collection.)
Recognizing that she was no longer in need of it and wishing to return it to the Goddess, a pendant, "Prowl", was offered to a tree shrine in New Riseport - a fitting region for the type of animal depicted. Originally crafted by Cieren and intended to help someone who had lost their way, but hopefully not for long.

(5932.833 / 67.50000 / -5566.329)

IceandFire · Nov 28, 2023

Retro said:
In light of this, I have two new additions for his list of actions. I've marked them as red:

Tier - I Ignis Synnove
Show worship of a Divine for at least one month OOC from the creation of a divine profile/thread. ✓ Profile created December 26, 2022
The character must be at least two months old OOC. ✓ Is at least two years old ooc.
The character must be at least sixteen years of age. ✓ 34
Describe the most prominent relevant deed they've done since their last rank up. This can be a hosted event, a significant achievement, or similar spectacle, but it should tend towards acts that demonstrate their faith to others. ✓ Tier 3 Magic sacrifice
Three notable acts in line with their Divine (Hunting, Healing, Bartering, etc) separate to the event(s) above. ✓
1. From the beginning of his sparking, Albert has taken solely and always to the makings of fire-orientated spells. This was and has always been due to his original faith for Ignis Synnove, whereupon occasionally, Albert also took to prayer before casting any spells. [For which there are chatlogs, but I never took screenshots.]
2. Albert has always been vehemently against demons (Even though he later become part of that. Causing him to despise himself, but something he ultimately believed would be rightful of sorcerers.) and the enemies of Ignis Synnove, fighting against and defending his country from during the following events: [Hills of Eisenheim], [Carnage], [In the aftermath], [Aethellian Defence II].
3. Progression at this stage is paused as Albert takes to demonhood, willingly. Though this is done in a noble ideal, during which he doesn't abandon the ideals of Ignis. However, deems that redemption is past him for the use of sorcery. His intent, however, remains to incite the land into fear against sorcery and in doing so, instill the kingdoms of Altera to produce laws that seek to control sorcery from causing havoc. A calamity he had researched into and become distinctly unfond of so as to cause him down this path. Which, nevertheless remains as something he pursued out of a noble ending. To control, and create a resolute world order from the terrors of magic. Sampled in the diary here: [blessed profile]
4. Upon being convinced that redemption was however still possible, Albert willingly took upon the path to redemption and sought to exorcise himself at [Salvation]. In the presence of followers of Korog, Valiant and most of all Ignis with the Exalt of Ignis present to conduct the lead on the exorcism. Arriving with but his horns as a reminder of his contracted self at the end, now exorcised.
5. With the aforementioned event. Albert swears an oath to uphold Order, to become the foremost servant to the angel of Order and to furthermore never again take to such temptations of power as arcane sorcery. Whether in accepting it from others or using it himself in the form of trinkets or other such items forged by it. Such as his prosthetics(they were removed by Geormorren, however) Meaning, he will not willingly accept help from any magical effects. Even if it were to restore his legs or help turn around a battle.
6. Leaving Aethel Deira. After being exorcised and having conversed with the Exalt of Ignis, Albert travels to Aethel Deira to speak directly with the queen. Insisting that due to his abandonment of duty to Forthyr's Rock and by means, leaving the kingdom's security vulnerable for a moment, he should be punished. Desertion, in other words. However, due to his honesty and his sorry state, the Queen forgives Albert under the condition that he should forge his path in such a way as to forge greatness and good, to right the wrongs he caused. This is significant as Albert is honest, in spite of having completed a crime usually punishable by execution, and has managed to be spared. Upholding towards Truth.
One offering of an item to their Divine at a shrine/church/etc (Log its OOC location for collection.)
Leaves two offerings at the broken Cathedral of SL [5051 75 932] : Aethel Deiran Halberd, and Drakodo cloak. Both signifying final the final vestiges that tied his life to Aethel Deira. A country he sincerely loved and mourned to have to depart from. Marking his willingness to Ignis and the value of said items to Albert. Offering a prayer at the end: (see og post)
7. Swearing of the three oaths pertaining to the inquisition of Saint Jacqueline before the Exalted of Ignis Synnove, Tsar Aleksei Ivanov
The First Oath: I shall obey instruction from The Inheritor exactly, without hesitation or delay.
The Second Oath: I shall not speak of matters of the Inquisition to those not themselves members of the Inquisition.
The Third Oath: I shall bring honor to the Inquisition in all things; I shall now and forever be an inquisitor, my immortal soul bound in absolution to the three oaths.
Further extending his dedication to his path of atonement.
8. Taking part in the first event to [Reduced to Rubble] where Albert follows through the Exalt's lead to bring order and to cleanse the world from Jishrim's taint. During this he aids in Storming the fortification of the Imperator Branko Callas, killing as well as extending mercy to those he could. Ensuring a tie towards the domains of Ignis in an act of nobility, even in the confusion and heart of battle against enemies of the faith. Striving to extend the same mercy and path of atonement he was now on. At the end, he burns the corpses of the enemies slain. Paying homage to the ninth tenet of Ignis.
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As Albert departs from the tumultuous battlegrounds of Nid Arach, a day's worth of warfare etched upon his brow, the sun of the evening casts a unique glow. A heat, unfamiliar to Albert, gently warms his weary face, momentarily lifting the burdens of the recent conflict. This warmth persists as daylight yields to the hues of sunset, and a surge of revitalized strength courses through Albert. Welcome to T1.
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Uneasingly said:
THEODRA, T1

IN-GAME NAME: Uneasing.
CHARACTER NAME: Harlow Thorne.
PROFILE: Harlow Thorne | Medieval & Fantasy Minecraft Roleplaying (hollowworld.co.uk)
DIVINE PROFILE: [Theodra] Harlow Thorne | Medieval & Fantasy Minecraft Roleplaying (hollowworld.co.uk)
PATRON: Theodra, Goddess of the Hunt. Keeper of The Wilderness.
TIER: Unranked.

⊱ Show worship of a Divine for at least one month OOC from the creation of a divine profile/thread.
The official Divine Profile thread was created on 10/22/2023, but the character's worship is about as old as she.

⊱ The character must be at least two months old OOC.
The character was created back in 2016-ish. The original profile thread has since been deleted, but traces of her existence from back then can be found on the forums.

⊱ The character must be at least sixteen years of age.
The character is a little under a century old.

⊱ Describe the most prominent relevant deed they've done since their last rank up. This can be a hosted event, a significant achievement, or similar spectacle, but it should tend towards acts that demonstrates their faith to others.
Following the war in the Ashlands, Harlow journeyed northeast to Theloa, a valley that previously housed a Theodra-blessed and their shrine to the Goddess. She has worked to clean, clear, and restore the long neglected area, with a trail being cleared and debris and ashes removed. A few cabins and wooden structures present have been fenced off for repairs and embossed with patterns. Subtle signage of Theodra's tenets have been peeling and deteriorating from exposure to wind and rain, but the letters are now repainted.

Additionally, a large tree shrine was once present in Theloa, but was ultimately torched and destroyed. Harlow is tending to a new shrine in the lowland - another tree to harmonize with the atmosphere of the ground, meant for offerings, prayer, and larger sermons.

This act is a large demonstration of respect to Theodra and likely even symbolizes the restoration and “dusting off” of her own faith. An unspoiled patch of wilderness and far from many, she deems it the perfect place to make her own, to establish a home, and to rededicate - all in the name of the Huntress.

(7953 / 128.0 / -15741)

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(The final build is currently in-progress, but this is how the character is occupying herself until finished and pasted over. Submitting now since it might take a bit with WE requests and all.)

⊱ Three notable acts in line with their Divine (Hunting, Healing, Bartering, etc) separate to the event(s) above.
There are eight acts listed below. Those with corresponding threads have an underlined title.

NEW RISEPORT HUNT (No Thread) | Harlow becomes new friends with Aelyth and a prospect of the Silver Conclave. As a result, she is invited to join a hunt through the New Riseport jungle alongside the Ithildran family. This offered her a vital experience of traversing through an environment she wasn’t quite accustomed to, despite her days in old Riseport, and it also served as her time in experiencing area empowered by Theodra’s divine touch. Near the end of the hunt, the cannibalistic creatures led the party of four to a site of old ruins; here, although not visible, she witnessed the presence of Theodra for the first time in a long while. She was left with a new feeling of purity and warmth, and perhaps a reignition of faith.

⊱ Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

TO GAIN A FOOTHOLD | Part of a larger hunt against demonic unnatural threats. A small party of Rangers and affiliates take to the hellscape, seeking to get a foothold or seize control of one of the fortresses, and ultimately just weaken the demonic forces where they can. This is one of Harlow’s first missions with the guild again after returning from some time away. She contributed primarily as ranged and stealth support throughout this event, taking down many foes with a well-placed arrow and earning a compliment on her talent from the Exalt in the process. In the end, one of the Generals is struck down by the group. A few party members leave injured, but they discover what they need to.

⊱ Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
⊱ Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

A WALTZ OF ARROWS | Part of a larger hunt against demonic unnatural threats. The Rangers opted to do what they do best and headed into the forests of the Cerulean Expanse to ambush a hellspawn party. Harlow contributed primarily as ranged support with a newly crafted weapon, demonstrating a rarely matched skill with the bow and striking down a few of the demonic enemies. All Rangers made off from the surprise attack without injury.

⊱ Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
⊱ Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

GRADUATION (No Thread) | Harlow graduated to Ranger status in the guild and earned her long overdue silver leaf. In her experience, a Ranger is often the ideal follower of Theodra, sharing a similar lifestyle and the mutual responsibilities of always being prepared to protect against threats to the land and realm - but she also acknowledges that it’s not a necessity to be a good follower. Regardless, to her, with the silver leaf comes an oath of balance, of striving to keep peace. A promise to live off and with the lands, to monitor such with a watchful eye, to hone oneself and ones' skills, and to stand as family beside each fellow warden and watcher, blood or not.

⊱ Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.

SCOUR OF THE SILENT | Part of a larger hunt against unnatural demonic threats. Utilizing their skillsets of stealth and tracking, the Rangers undergo a mission to find a suitable base camp and scout out additional footholds on the fortress in the hellscape. The group demonstrated near-silent coordination throughout, and it served to be a good exercise of collaborative efforts for her, as she had been traversing the wilds on her own for a quite a long while before this. She truly felt like a part of the ‘flock’ again.

⊱ Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
⊱ Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

VALOROUS | Part of a larger hunt against unnatural demonic threats. Another of the Rangers' missions into the hellscape, to ambush the keep and thin the enemy out. Harlow contributed primarily as ranged support, with some additional melee. The group caused havoc on a nearby Spire, overtaking it and causing it to collapse in on itself. Many of the party members left with terrible wounds, and she herself was injured by a blast of shrapnel to the right of her chest. The winds shifted here, and the Ivory King’s forces dwindled significantly.

⊱ Do not give mercy, and do not expect it.
⊱ Do ensure to perform your duties unwaveringly, and to completion.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

DISCUSSIONS OF FAITH | Various talks with both current followers and ex-followers of Theodra, namely Marian, Aryn, Aelyth, Somnastra, Jacob, and Jaden. She intended to draw on additional perspectives beyond hers through these conversations - to grow her understanding and develop her own personal framework of worship by listening to the truth of other’s experiences. Some significant takeaways include:

⊱ How Theodra was Som's only throughline in regards to her amnesia. When everything was lost, the Goddess remained.
⊱ Brief insight from Aryn as both a peer and Exalted. How Harlow’s deceased father influenced her outlook on faith, and how it must be a personal choice in the end.
⊱ From Aelyth, a new method of worship that she hadn’t considered before - consuming the hearts of fallen prey.
⊱ Theodra acts as a guiding hand for Marian, permitting more freedom than most other deities in pantheon would, which was recognized as a large part of why they both felt drawn to Theodra in the first place. Additionally, she came to understand Marian’s initial journey into her faith and how things have and haven't been affected with her stepping up as the new Exalt.
⊱ The conversation with Jacob left her feeling as though he’s more of a casual devotee than the others, but it’s another experience to consider.
⊱ Why Jaden answered the call to Theodra, how he personally worshiped her in his prime, and his curse and fall from faith. The importance of silent respect and avoiding needless demonstrations of one's bond with Goddess, and Jaden’s more extreme beliefs; to hunt, even an abomination, is to enter the field and present oneself as another target - something to be preyed upon, even if you think yourself the predator.
⊱ A few words that she took to heart: "You’ve grasped the offered hand. Be wary - it will be hard to let go, but you’ll find strength in its grip."

THE ASHLAND CONFLICT | Assisted in the liberation of the Linlea Isles from Cor Votum's forces, through scouting the Ashlands and ranged support. Harlow was not involved as ranger, but instead involved herself to defend an extended family member and their lands.

⊱ You shall defend your family and home, and teach them well the ways of the world.
⊱ Do not sit idle in the face of a threat. Take up your bow and track it to the source.

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⊱ One offering of an item to their Divine at a shrine/church/etc (Log its OOC location for collection.)
Recognizing that she was no longer in need of it and wishing to return it to the Goddess, a pendant, "Prowl", was offered to a tree shrine in New Riseport - a fitting region for the type of animal depicted. Originally crafted by Cieren and intended to help someone who had lost their way, but hopefully not for long.

(5932.833 / 67.50000 / -5566.329)

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One morning in Verdant Valley, as Harlow worked on her morning tasks, she discovered distinct prints in the morning frost encircling her efforts. Following the mysterious tracks, she found they led to nowhere specific. When she returned to her work, the prints had vanished, replaced by a gentle hum from the woods beyond. A feeling of pride and gratitude enveloped her as she continued her restoration, welcomed to T1.
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Tomtomgags We are still discussing Glory's - stay tuned!

Elz · Dec 3, 2023

Syra - Jishrim, T1

Show worship of a Divine for at least one month OOC from the creation of a divine profile/thread.
Divine profile created on the 3rd November. [here]

The character must be at least two months old OOC.
Yes!

The character must be at least sixteen years of age.
Yes.

Describe the most prominent relevant deed they've done since their last rank up. This can be a hosted event, a significant achievement, or similar spectacle, but it should tend towards acts that demonstrate their faith to others.
She attended a Divination by Rogal, and took the opportunity to interrupt Rogal and seek answers from the entity directly in regards to finding 'Freedom' for Jishrim. She brought her own offering, seperate to Rogal, as well, in attempts to show her own personal devotion. The offering was an octopus vase, because she thinks the eight arms are fitting.

Three notable acts in line with their Divine (Hunting, Healing, Bartering, etc) separate to the event(s) above.
1 - In effort to secure a dagger for herself from Kristoff the Dwarf, she says she will provide him with free exposure. She takes it to an extreme and litters the entire Landing with posters and notices to spread awareness of his business, potentially to the point of being a detriment. This includes advertising at the graveyard of the grey lady.

2 - Finds a brewing barfight in the tavern, actively worsens it and tries to pull in a pacifist (Eyvind) and pin blame on an innocent bystander (Crowley). Jumps on Serafino who was not the main culprit and then takes to attacking everyone equally and eventually killing two others via broken bottles, sharpened knitting needles, and her teeth (npcs.) It ends in Rogal getting involved and taking Serafino's tongue and causing chaos of his own in her 'defense'.

3 - After feigning a broken back/ribs to ellicit sympathy and coin and trauma from Leofwine, she meets Alyssa who seems interested in broken bones to practice healing. She, despite Alyssa's protests, has Pyre break her own arm in return for coin and a meal from Alyssa. Then she makes a scene. Ultimately she is paid nothing for her broken arm, but is healed anyway, and then partakes in convincing others around her to help in stealing chairs and hiding them in a house nearby.

One offering of an item to their Divine at a shrine/church/etc (Log its OOC location for collection.)
She has sewn a robe for Jishrim, and left it at his altar in the Landing. (It is in my inv; I wasnt sure if I should put it there if the Cathedral is being changed - I can send it to someone!)

IceandFire · Dec 6, 2023

Tomtomgags said:
SKRAAG TIER ONE
Character Name: Glory Reeves
IGN: Tomtomgags
Character Profile: [Profile]
Blessed Link: [Link]
Show extended worship of divine for one month: Oct 4, 2023
Character must be two months old: Yes
Character must be older than 16: Yes

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Major Deed:
After the sacking of Patina, Branko and other Cor Votum nobles went out to investigate the city. Under Branko's orders, Glory went with. They searched the town and eventually tracked down the rebels who were hiding out inside. Combat ensued, and Glory slew the first of the men, defeating another, in the name of the Exhalt. In the end they were victorious and took three captives. Glory broke their legs for good measure. She stole one of the dead rebel's bodies as ordered. - 10/15/23

Minor Deeds:
1. Despite hating Branko's methods, the Exhalt convinced her to convert to Skraag. In doing so, Glory began to believe that she should be the guardian of the faith, and the vyres as she was one, and not Branko. So requested that Branko train her that one day she might prove her strength and defeat the man himself. Branko accepting knowing this desire. She offered her pledge of allegiance, becoming honorbound to the Exhalt. - 10/4/23

2. Having stolen a body for Branko, as instructed, Branko and Glory set out to make an offering at a sacred and forgotten shrine. Together they gave the body to Skraag and raised it from the dead, and made the following prayer to the Wight. -10/15/2023 (I forgot this one in the last request, thinking the spoiler was just a prayer)

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3. Having heard of Ashna's cruelty and torture of Vowrawn, Glory felt outraged that people would turn to the Grey Lady for their souls and not Skraag. She sought to undermine peoples faith in the Grey Lady, even just a little, and went to Storm's Landing in secret to hammer in her Denunciation of the Grey Lady to many buildings so all would see. The letter seemed to be met with mocking, but she hopes there were a few who recognized the words therein, and perhaps some commoners who would be convinced. - 11/19/2023

4. Seeing the destruction of Branko's Fortress as a slight against the Exhalt, and seeking to avenge the fallen Skraagites therein, Glory challenged Aleksei Ivanov to an honorable duel. She proved her strength by soundly defeating him after a climactic exchange of blows, though allowed him to yield. She spared him believing even the faiths anathema to hers are needed, as the full might of the Pantheon, to defend the realm. If she cannot respect her enemies, they will never respect Skraag. She did admonished that he was not strong enough to defeat Branko, were he at the Fortress himself. She feels she has proven part of her strength to Skraag as a valuable warrior in his service. - 11/22/2023

Offering:
Glory made an offering of the first sword she smithed, which also killed her first man. At the Altar of Skraag at the SL Cathedral. - 10/22/23

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As Glory skulks about Storm's Landing one evening, replacing the posters in a darkened alley, the stench of rotting flesh fills her nostrils. From the shadows, a mass of rats surges, and it takes her a moment to register that they are not whole - their eyes glint green and bone is apparent through rotting holes in their flesh. They swarm around her ankles, leaving nary a bite upon her skin, and flow around a corner, disappearing into the darkness. In their wake, she feels a rooted sense of strength as she taps into a wellspring of divinely given power. Welcome to T1.
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