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Calgari Albion

2026-09-27T00:31:48Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Contemporary Events */

= Character Name =
''Red Dragonborn• Scout Rogue • Runaways/Veteran of The Profiteer-Dragonborn leg of the Great War''

== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Early Life ==
Explain where the character was born, their family background, childhood, and early influences.

== Before the Runaways ==

Caligari Albion was born into a lower-nobility household within the Empire of Azah'rul as the youngest son of Bari and Ancona Albion, and the youngest of four surviving children. Although his family possessed noble status, the Albions lived comparatively modest lives, valuing scholarship, craftsmanship, and learning above wealth or political influence.

Caligari's parents were devoted followers of Mystra despite the severing of Westwynd from the Weave generations earlier. They believed that one day magic would return to the continent and quietly maintained their faith even as arcane practices became increasingly uncommon.

His father, '''Bari Albion''', was a renowned inventor and craftsman whose ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical creations earned him considerable prestige within Azah'rul. His success allowed the family to establish and govern their own fief. His mother, '''Ancona Albion''', descended from one of Venoa's personal advisers and possessed exceptional talents in diplomacy, negotiation, and information gathering. Together they built a respected household founded upon cooperation and shared ideals.

=== The Albion Siblings ===

The eldest sibling, '''Lazio Albion''', embodied the ideals of leadership and public service. Gifted both physically and magically, he rejected the privileges of nobility in favor of serving as a town guard, believing that true leadership required lifting others alongside oneself.

His older sister, '''Verona Albion''', likewise abandoned noble expectations to become a healer. Deeply compassionate and increasingly pacifistic after witnessing suffering firsthand, she became one of Caligari's strongest moral influences and someone he regarded as the strongest member of the family despite her gentle nature.

Caligari was born alongside his twin brother, '''Trento Albion'''. Whereas Trento excelled as an inventor and magical engineer, Caligari developed a talent for observation and adaptability. The two frequently worked together creating enchanted gadgets and harmless magical pranks throughout Azah'rul, with Trento providing the ingenuity and Caligari finding practical ways to execute or escape their schemes.

Among all of his siblings, Trento remained the person who treated Caligari most normally, never viewing him as cursed but simply as someone whose talents differed from his own.

=== The Family Curse ===

Before the birth of the twins, the Albion family had already become the subject of political scrutiny due to the magical gifts displayed by Lazio and Verona. Their abilities frightened neighboring noble families and created continual social and political pressure.

Combined with substance abuse, mounting political stress, and the fear surrounding her magically gifted children, Ancona suffered a catastrophic mental collapse during her pregnancy with the twins. During one particularly traumatic episode she declared that if another child were born after her third, that child should be punished simply for existing.

Unknown to anyone at the time, she was carrying twins.

While Trento was born as expected, Caligari became the unintended recipient of what the family came to regard as a curse. Throughout his childhood he believed himself to be the unwanted child. Although he initially carried resentment toward his mother, he eventually came to understand the circumstances surrounding her illness and forgave her, recognizing that the woman he knew was only a fragment of the person she had once been.

=== The War Against the Profiteers ===

As the continental war intensified and evidence emerged of Profiteer agents operating within Azah'rul itself, each member of the Albion family became increasingly involved in the conflict.

Lazio was the first to advocate military service after watching many of his friends enlist. Although Bari initially opposed the decision, widespread patriotic fervor, fear generated by the Iron Pact Alliance, and Venoa's call for noble families to raise their own Scale Battalions eventually convinced Caligari, Verona, Trento, and Lazio to enlist together.

Prior to their deployment, Trento designed specialized equipment for each sibling. Lazio received an automated protective carapace, Verona was equipped with concealed medical and combat tools, and Caligari received enchanted devices capable of imitating simple magical cantrips despite lacking innate magical ability.

=== Loss and Purpose ===

The romantic ideals surrounding military service were shattered by the realities of industrial warfare.

During the conflict Caligari witnessed the deaths of Lazio, Verona, and Trento to the overwhelming firepower and machinery employed by the Profiteers. Their deaths fundamentally transformed his understanding of the war. Rather than believing victory could be achieved through conventional battles alone, Caligari concluded that the Profiteer Republic could only be defeated by dismantling the economic and social systems that sustained it from within.

The loss of his family became the defining motivation of his life. Determined to honor the memories of Lazio, Verona, and Trento, Caligari dedicated himself to undermining the Republic through resistance rather than open warfare, believing that true victory would come only when the machinery supporting the Profiteers was brought to a halt.

== Contemporary Events ==

This section is still in progress

=== Duran'Gal and The Runaways===

Shortly after Calgari's arrival at [[Duran'Gal]], he began establishing a network of tunnels, hideouts and shelters around the lower locations of the kingdom. It would take him months but he would eventually gain some access to the upper levels as well. This resourcefulness gained the attention of [[Peridot]] and [[Opal]]. Although Calgari would not meet them in person, he received orders through cryptic letters. With no allies or options, he followed.

During this time, Calgari struggled. He toiled in the mud with those from the lower levels of [[Duran'Gal]] and saw little of the outside world. The only sounds that filled his ears were that of the propaganda machines. The only light that touches his eyes was that of the advertisements of each Core. Nothing about this place was natural or conducive of living a life worthy of living. Calgari allowed that to fuel him.

Eventually he got word of a higher-up engineer by name of [[Gobannus Steelgrave]] who was quick to cover his tracks, attracting suspicions from those looking in the right places.

Little did Calgari know, it would be Gobannus who opened the door for him to have a real impact in this war.

Shortly after being assigned to track Gobannus, Calgari quickly realized that this Dwarf was not loyal to those above him at all. He was a man of engineering and devotion to the old Dwarven ways; Calgari decided he would try to make an ally of the man rather than kill him. Despite the fact he played a key role in not only arming the [[Profiteers]] but advancing the conflict to continental levels.

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Explain where the character is now, what they are doing, or any rumors about their current activities.

== Adventure Hooks ==
Provide ideas for how this character can be used in stories, quests, or future plotlines.

== Notes ==
Add any miscellaneous details, trivia, development notes, or additional lore.

Westwynd

2026-09-27T00:31:07Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Kingdoms/Independent City States */

[[File:WestWynd.jpg|frameless|right|800px|''The continent of Westwynd'']]

= Westwynd =
''A major region in the [your setting name].''

== Overview ==
(Write your intro here.)

== Kingdoms/Independent City States ==
; [[Azah'rul]]
: The Dragon Empire

; [[Sparksborough]]
: The Empire of [[Diomedes]]

; [[Corellite]]
: The Opulent Elven Kingdom

; [[Duran'Gal]]
: The Kingdom of the [[Profiteers]]

; [[Corinth]]
: City State of Letters

== History ==
(Add historical or lore info.)

== Geography ==
(Landmarks, cities, landscapes.)

== Culture ==
(People, magic, politics, etc.)

== The Runaways ==

*[[Astrid Myriad]] (Ascended)
*[[Isaac Neeman Blackburn]]
*[[Lucius Ironhand Von Glaur]] (MIA)
*[[Ragnar Giantsblood]]
*[[Ausmund Elsifson]]
*[[Marco Silvermane]]
*[[Artemis Von Glaur]] (MIA)
*[[Calgari Albion]]
*[[Gobannus Steelgrave]]

== The Living Martyrs ==

*[[Bart "Jams" Weakfoot]] (MIA)
*[[Johnathan Hightower]] (Deceased)
*[[Thrain]]
*[[TWEAK]]
*[[Green]]
*[[Durin Calderwood]]

== Related Pages ==
* [[Another Page]]
* [[Something Else]]

Calgari Albion

2026-09-27T00:30:34Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Duran'Gal and The Runaways */

= Character Name =
''Red Dragonborn• Scout Rogue • Runaways/Veteran of The Profiteer-Dragonborn leg of the Great War''

== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Early Life ==
Explain where the character was born, their family background, childhood, and early influences.

== Before the Runaways ==

Caligari Albion was born into a lower-nobility household within the Empire of Azah'rul as the youngest son of Bari and Ancona Albion, and the youngest of four surviving children. Although his family possessed noble status, the Albions lived comparatively modest lives, valuing scholarship, craftsmanship, and learning above wealth or political influence.

Caligari's parents were devoted followers of Mystra despite the severing of Westwynd from the Weave generations earlier. They believed that one day magic would return to the continent and quietly maintained their faith even as arcane practices became increasingly uncommon.

His father, '''Bari Albion''', was a renowned inventor and craftsman whose ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical creations earned him considerable prestige within Azah'rul. His success allowed the family to establish and govern their own fief. His mother, '''Ancona Albion''', descended from one of Venoa's personal advisers and possessed exceptional talents in diplomacy, negotiation, and information gathering. Together they built a respected household founded upon cooperation and shared ideals.

=== The Albion Siblings ===

The eldest sibling, '''Lazio Albion''', embodied the ideals of leadership and public service. Gifted both physically and magically, he rejected the privileges of nobility in favor of serving as a town guard, believing that true leadership required lifting others alongside oneself.

His older sister, '''Verona Albion''', likewise abandoned noble expectations to become a healer. Deeply compassionate and increasingly pacifistic after witnessing suffering firsthand, she became one of Caligari's strongest moral influences and someone he regarded as the strongest member of the family despite her gentle nature.

Caligari was born alongside his twin brother, '''Trento Albion'''. Whereas Trento excelled as an inventor and magical engineer, Caligari developed a talent for observation and adaptability. The two frequently worked together creating enchanted gadgets and harmless magical pranks throughout Azah'rul, with Trento providing the ingenuity and Caligari finding practical ways to execute or escape their schemes.

Among all of his siblings, Trento remained the person who treated Caligari most normally, never viewing him as cursed but simply as someone whose talents differed from his own.

=== The Family Curse ===

Before the birth of the twins, the Albion family had already become the subject of political scrutiny due to the magical gifts displayed by Lazio and Verona. Their abilities frightened neighboring noble families and created continual social and political pressure.

Combined with substance abuse, mounting political stress, and the fear surrounding her magically gifted children, Ancona suffered a catastrophic mental collapse during her pregnancy with the twins. During one particularly traumatic episode she declared that if another child were born after her third, that child should be punished simply for existing.

Unknown to anyone at the time, she was carrying twins.

While Trento was born as expected, Caligari became the unintended recipient of what the family came to regard as a curse. Throughout his childhood he believed himself to be the unwanted child. Although he initially carried resentment toward his mother, he eventually came to understand the circumstances surrounding her illness and forgave her, recognizing that the woman he knew was only a fragment of the person she had once been.

=== The War Against the Profiteers ===

As the continental war intensified and evidence emerged of Profiteer agents operating within Azah'rul itself, each member of the Albion family became increasingly involved in the conflict.

Lazio was the first to advocate military service after watching many of his friends enlist. Although Bari initially opposed the decision, widespread patriotic fervor, fear generated by the Iron Pact Alliance, and Venoa's call for noble families to raise their own Scale Battalions eventually convinced Caligari, Verona, Trento, and Lazio to enlist together.

Prior to their deployment, Trento designed specialized equipment for each sibling. Lazio received an automated protective carapace, Verona was equipped with concealed medical and combat tools, and Caligari received enchanted devices capable of imitating simple magical cantrips despite lacking innate magical ability.

=== Loss and Purpose ===

The romantic ideals surrounding military service were shattered by the realities of industrial warfare.

During the conflict Caligari witnessed the deaths of Lazio, Verona, and Trento to the overwhelming firepower and machinery employed by the Profiteers. Their deaths fundamentally transformed his understanding of the war. Rather than believing victory could be achieved through conventional battles alone, Caligari concluded that the Profiteer Republic could only be defeated by dismantling the economic and social systems that sustained it from within.

The loss of his family became the defining motivation of his life. Determined to honor the memories of Lazio, Verona, and Trento, Caligari dedicated himself to undermining the Republic through resistance rather than open warfare, believing that true victory would come only when the machinery supporting the Profiteers was brought to a halt.

== Contemporary Events ==

This section is still in progress

=== Duran'Gal and The Runaways===

Shortly after Calgari's arrival at [[Duran'Gal]], he began establishing a network of tunnels, hideouts and shelters around the lower locations of the kingdom. It would take him months but he would eventually gain some access to the upper levels as well. This resourcefulness gained the attention of [[Peridot]] and [[Opal]]. Although Calgari would not meet them in person, he received orders through cryptic letters. With no allies or options, he followed.

During this time, Calgari struggled. He toiled in the mud with those from the lower levels of [[Duran'Gal]] and saw little of the outside world. The only sounds that filled his ears were that of the propaganda machines. The only light that touches his eyes was that of the advertisements of each Core. Nothing about this place was natural or conducive of living a life worthy of living. Calgari allowed that to fuel him.

Eventually he got word of a higher-up engineer by name of [[Gobannus Steelgrave]] who was quick to cover his tracks, attracting suspicions from those looking in the right places.

Little did Calgari know, it would be Gobannus who opened the door for him to have a real impact in this war.

Shortly after being assigned to track Gobannus, Calgari quickly realized that this Dwarf was not loyal to those above him at all. He was a man of engineering and devotion to the old Dwarven ways. Calgari decided he would try to make an ally of the man rather than kill him. Despite the fact he played a key role in not only arming the [[Profiteers]] but advancing the conflict to continental levels.

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Explain where the character is now, what they are doing, or any rumors about their current activities.

== Adventure Hooks ==
Provide ideas for how this character can be used in stories, quests, or future plotlines.

== Notes ==
Add any miscellaneous details, trivia, development notes, or additional lore.

Rivers Guangxi

2026-09-22T05:12:32Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Later Life */

= Rivers Guangxi =
''Grey Dragonborn • Redemption Paladin of [[Corellon]] • Member of the [[Silver Spear]]''

<div style="border:1px solid #aaa; background:#f8f8f8; padding:10px; margin:10px 0;">
'''DISCLAIMER:''' Rivers Guangxi is allegedly alive and well on [[Westwynd]], leading some of [[Venoa]]'s forces.
Therefore, some of this lore is subject to scrutiny.
</div>

== Overview ==
Rivers Guangxi is a Grey Dragonborn Redemption Paladin of [[Corellon]] and a core member of the [[Silver Spear]].
His devotion to art, people, innocence, redemption, and patience led him to take up adventuring.

== Early Life ==
Born just outside of [[Gizport]] to [[Lakes]] and X Guangxi, Rivers entered a life marked by negativity.
His father and mother were drug addicts and vagrants who often left him alone.

His uncle, [[Scotch]], slowly converted Rivers to his teachings and showed him the importance of leading evil toward a righteous path,
rather than taking the easy route of simply stopping it. These lessons would become formative later in Rivers’ life.

Unfortunately, before he could set his own parents on that path, Rivers ran from [[Gizport]] and found sanctuary
within the Church of Corellon in [[Lanteen]].

== Life in Lanteen ==
In [[Lanteen]], Rivers would befriend [[Rohan Baldrick]] and act as a quasi-spokesperson for Rohan’s alter-ego, [[Whiteclaw]].
He grew close to the town Sheriff, helping keep Lanteen safe from goblin attacks and petty criminals.

During this time, he also met what he considers to be his greatest accomplishments: his three surrogate children—
* [[Carter Baldrick]] (originally adopted by Rohan)
* [[Sam Baldrick]] (originally adopted by Rohan)
* [[Melony Guangxi]] (taken under Rivers’ care following the tragic death of her parents)

== Adventures with the Silver Spear ==
Rivers’ adventure proved arduous. He and the [[Silver Spear]] defeated many evils, from [[Chordex]] in the [[Dark Moon Vale]],
to [[Jaxx Steel]] within the walls of [[Feel Good Inc]], and finally the [[Divine Machine]] in the Astral Sea.

Along the way, he preached his oath and led by example to all who were in his presence.
This leadership led him to form many alliances with elves and even to lead a nation,
turning the [[Dark Moon Vale]] into the [[Opulant Republics of the Vale]] under the banner of [[Corellon]].

His adventuring would only come to an end after the defeat of [[Corellon]]—and only after Corellon’s subsequent betrayal
and attempt to usurp power from other gods.

Following the defeat of Corellon, Rivers returned the guitar to him.

== Later Life ==
According to rumor and scattered reports, Rivers is allegedly alive on [[Westwynd]] and leading elements of [[Venoa]]’s forces.

Even deep rumors speculate that [[Enzo Boidae|Enzo]] has disguised himself as Rivers and continues his Redemption Oath after his death.

== Fun Facts ==

Rivers helped create the first [[Rock]] album under the alias [[Dragonknight]] and later famously wielded the first guitar ever created in the name of [[Corellon]].

Rivers Guangxi

2026-09-22T05:12:20Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Later Life */

= Rivers Guangxi =
''Grey Dragonborn • Redemption Paladin of [[Corellon]] • Member of the [[Silver Spear]]''

<div style="border:1px solid #aaa; background:#f8f8f8; padding:10px; margin:10px 0;">
'''DISCLAIMER:''' Rivers Guangxi is allegedly alive and well on [[Westwynd]], leading some of [[Venoa]]'s forces.
Therefore, some of this lore is subject to scrutiny.
</div>

== Overview ==
Rivers Guangxi is a Grey Dragonborn Redemption Paladin of [[Corellon]] and a core member of the [[Silver Spear]].
His devotion to art, people, innocence, redemption, and patience led him to take up adventuring.

== Early Life ==
Born just outside of [[Gizport]] to [[Lakes]] and X Guangxi, Rivers entered a life marked by negativity.
His father and mother were drug addicts and vagrants who often left him alone.

His uncle, [[Scotch]], slowly converted Rivers to his teachings and showed him the importance of leading evil toward a righteous path,
rather than taking the easy route of simply stopping it. These lessons would become formative later in Rivers’ life.

Unfortunately, before he could set his own parents on that path, Rivers ran from [[Gizport]] and found sanctuary
within the Church of Corellon in [[Lanteen]].

== Life in Lanteen ==
In [[Lanteen]], Rivers would befriend [[Rohan Baldrick]] and act as a quasi-spokesperson for Rohan’s alter-ego, [[Whiteclaw]].
He grew close to the town Sheriff, helping keep Lanteen safe from goblin attacks and petty criminals.

During this time, he also met what he considers to be his greatest accomplishments: his three surrogate children—
* [[Carter Baldrick]] (originally adopted by Rohan)
* [[Sam Baldrick]] (originally adopted by Rohan)
* [[Melony Guangxi]] (taken under Rivers’ care following the tragic death of her parents)

== Adventures with the Silver Spear ==
Rivers’ adventure proved arduous. He and the [[Silver Spear]] defeated many evils, from [[Chordex]] in the [[Dark Moon Vale]],
to [[Jaxx Steel]] within the walls of [[Feel Good Inc]], and finally the [[Divine Machine]] in the Astral Sea.

Along the way, he preached his oath and led by example to all who were in his presence.
This leadership led him to form many alliances with elves and even to lead a nation,
turning the [[Dark Moon Vale]] into the [[Opulant Republics of the Vale]] under the banner of [[Corellon]].

His adventuring would only come to an end after the defeat of [[Corellon]]—and only after Corellon’s subsequent betrayal
and attempt to usurp power from other gods.

Following the defeat of Corellon, Rivers returned the guitar to him.

== Later Life ==
According to rumor and scattered reports, Rivers is allegedly alive on [[Westwynd]] and leading elements of [[Venoa]]’s forces.

Even deep rumors speculate that [[Enzo|Enzo Boidae]] has disguised himself as Rivers and continues his Redemption Oath after his death.

== Fun Facts ==

Rivers helped create the first [[Rock]] album under the alias [[Dragonknight]] and later famously wielded the first guitar ever created in the name of [[Corellon]].

Calgari Albion

2026-09-22T05:10:15Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Character Name */

= Character Name =
''Red Dragonborn• Scout Rogue • Runaways/Veteran of The Profiteer-Dragonborn leg of the Great War''

== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Early Life ==
Explain where the character was born, their family background, childhood, and early influences.

== Before the Runaways ==

Caligari Albion was born into a lower-nobility household within the Empire of Azah'rul as the youngest son of Bari and Ancona Albion, and the youngest of four surviving children. Although his family possessed noble status, the Albions lived comparatively modest lives, valuing scholarship, craftsmanship, and learning above wealth or political influence.

Caligari's parents were devoted followers of Mystra despite the severing of Westwynd from the Weave generations earlier. They believed that one day magic would return to the continent and quietly maintained their faith even as arcane practices became increasingly uncommon.

His father, '''Bari Albion''', was a renowned inventor and craftsman whose ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical creations earned him considerable prestige within Azah'rul. His success allowed the family to establish and govern their own fief. His mother, '''Ancona Albion''', descended from one of Venoa's personal advisers and possessed exceptional talents in diplomacy, negotiation, and information gathering. Together they built a respected household founded upon cooperation and shared ideals.

=== The Albion Siblings ===

The eldest sibling, '''Lazio Albion''', embodied the ideals of leadership and public service. Gifted both physically and magically, he rejected the privileges of nobility in favor of serving as a town guard, believing that true leadership required lifting others alongside oneself.

His older sister, '''Verona Albion''', likewise abandoned noble expectations to become a healer. Deeply compassionate and increasingly pacifistic after witnessing suffering firsthand, she became one of Caligari's strongest moral influences and someone he regarded as the strongest member of the family despite her gentle nature.

Caligari was born alongside his twin brother, '''Trento Albion'''. Whereas Trento excelled as an inventor and magical engineer, Caligari developed a talent for observation and adaptability. The two frequently worked together creating enchanted gadgets and harmless magical pranks throughout Azah'rul, with Trento providing the ingenuity and Caligari finding practical ways to execute or escape their schemes.

Among all of his siblings, Trento remained the person who treated Caligari most normally, never viewing him as cursed but simply as someone whose talents differed from his own.

=== The Family Curse ===

Before the birth of the twins, the Albion family had already become the subject of political scrutiny due to the magical gifts displayed by Lazio and Verona. Their abilities frightened neighboring noble families and created continual social and political pressure.

Combined with substance abuse, mounting political stress, and the fear surrounding her magically gifted children, Ancona suffered a catastrophic mental collapse during her pregnancy with the twins. During one particularly traumatic episode she declared that if another child were born after her third, that child should be punished simply for existing.

Unknown to anyone at the time, she was carrying twins.

While Trento was born as expected, Caligari became the unintended recipient of what the family came to regard as a curse. Throughout his childhood he believed himself to be the unwanted child. Although he initially carried resentment toward his mother, he eventually came to understand the circumstances surrounding her illness and forgave her, recognizing that the woman he knew was only a fragment of the person she had once been.

=== The War Against the Profiteers ===

As the continental war intensified and evidence emerged of Profiteer agents operating within Azah'rul itself, each member of the Albion family became increasingly involved in the conflict.

Lazio was the first to advocate military service after watching many of his friends enlist. Although Bari initially opposed the decision, widespread patriotic fervor, fear generated by the Iron Pact Alliance, and Venoa's call for noble families to raise their own Scale Battalions eventually convinced Caligari, Verona, Trento, and Lazio to enlist together.

Prior to their deployment, Trento designed specialized equipment for each sibling. Lazio received an automated protective carapace, Verona was equipped with concealed medical and combat tools, and Caligari received enchanted devices capable of imitating simple magical cantrips despite lacking innate magical ability.

=== Loss and Purpose ===

The romantic ideals surrounding military service were shattered by the realities of industrial warfare.

During the conflict Caligari witnessed the deaths of Lazio, Verona, and Trento to the overwhelming firepower and machinery employed by the Profiteers. Their deaths fundamentally transformed his understanding of the war. Rather than believing victory could be achieved through conventional battles alone, Caligari concluded that the Profiteer Republic could only be defeated by dismantling the economic and social systems that sustained it from within.

The loss of his family became the defining motivation of his life. Determined to honor the memories of Lazio, Verona, and Trento, Caligari dedicated himself to undermining the Republic through resistance rather than open warfare, believing that true victory would come only when the machinery supporting the Profiteers was brought to a halt.

== Contemporary Events ==

This section is still in progress

=== Duran'Gal and The Runaways===

Shortly after Calgari's arrival at [[Duran'Gal]], he began establishing a network of tunnels, hideouts and shelters around the lower locations of the kingdom. It would take him months but he would eventually gain some access to the upper levels as well. This resourcefulness gained the attention of [[Peridot]] and [[Opal]]. Although Calgari would not meet them in person, he received orders through cryptic letters. With no allies or options, he followed.

During this time, Calgari struggled. He toiled in the mud with those from the lower levels of [[Duran'Gal]] and saw little of the outside world. The only sounds that filled his ears were that of the propaganda machines. The only light that touches his eyes was that of the advertisements of each Core. Nothing about this place was natural or conducive of living a life worthy of living. Calgari allowed that to fuel him.

Eventually he got word of a higher-up engineer by name of [[Gobannus Steelgrave]] who was quick to cover his tracks, attracting suspicions from those looking in the right places.

Little did Calgari know, it would be Gobannus who opened the door for him to have a real impact in this war.

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Explain where the character is now, what they are doing, or any rumors about their current activities.

== Adventure Hooks ==
Provide ideas for how this character can be used in stories, quests, or future plotlines.

== Notes ==
Add any miscellaneous details, trivia, development notes, or additional lore.

Calgari Albion

2026-09-22T05:10:03Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Character Name */

= Character Name =
''Red Dragonborn• Scout Rogue • Runaways/Previous Veteran of The Profiteer-Dragonborn leg of the Great War''

== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Early Life ==
Explain where the character was born, their family background, childhood, and early influences.

== Before the Runaways ==

Caligari Albion was born into a lower-nobility household within the Empire of Azah'rul as the youngest son of Bari and Ancona Albion, and the youngest of four surviving children. Although his family possessed noble status, the Albions lived comparatively modest lives, valuing scholarship, craftsmanship, and learning above wealth or political influence.

Caligari's parents were devoted followers of Mystra despite the severing of Westwynd from the Weave generations earlier. They believed that one day magic would return to the continent and quietly maintained their faith even as arcane practices became increasingly uncommon.

His father, '''Bari Albion''', was a renowned inventor and craftsman whose ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical creations earned him considerable prestige within Azah'rul. His success allowed the family to establish and govern their own fief. His mother, '''Ancona Albion''', descended from one of Venoa's personal advisers and possessed exceptional talents in diplomacy, negotiation, and information gathering. Together they built a respected household founded upon cooperation and shared ideals.

=== The Albion Siblings ===

The eldest sibling, '''Lazio Albion''', embodied the ideals of leadership and public service. Gifted both physically and magically, he rejected the privileges of nobility in favor of serving as a town guard, believing that true leadership required lifting others alongside oneself.

His older sister, '''Verona Albion''', likewise abandoned noble expectations to become a healer. Deeply compassionate and increasingly pacifistic after witnessing suffering firsthand, she became one of Caligari's strongest moral influences and someone he regarded as the strongest member of the family despite her gentle nature.

Caligari was born alongside his twin brother, '''Trento Albion'''. Whereas Trento excelled as an inventor and magical engineer, Caligari developed a talent for observation and adaptability. The two frequently worked together creating enchanted gadgets and harmless magical pranks throughout Azah'rul, with Trento providing the ingenuity and Caligari finding practical ways to execute or escape their schemes.

Among all of his siblings, Trento remained the person who treated Caligari most normally, never viewing him as cursed but simply as someone whose talents differed from his own.

=== The Family Curse ===

Before the birth of the twins, the Albion family had already become the subject of political scrutiny due to the magical gifts displayed by Lazio and Verona. Their abilities frightened neighboring noble families and created continual social and political pressure.

Combined with substance abuse, mounting political stress, and the fear surrounding her magically gifted children, Ancona suffered a catastrophic mental collapse during her pregnancy with the twins. During one particularly traumatic episode she declared that if another child were born after her third, that child should be punished simply for existing.

Unknown to anyone at the time, she was carrying twins.

While Trento was born as expected, Caligari became the unintended recipient of what the family came to regard as a curse. Throughout his childhood he believed himself to be the unwanted child. Although he initially carried resentment toward his mother, he eventually came to understand the circumstances surrounding her illness and forgave her, recognizing that the woman he knew was only a fragment of the person she had once been.

=== The War Against the Profiteers ===

As the continental war intensified and evidence emerged of Profiteer agents operating within Azah'rul itself, each member of the Albion family became increasingly involved in the conflict.

Lazio was the first to advocate military service after watching many of his friends enlist. Although Bari initially opposed the decision, widespread patriotic fervor, fear generated by the Iron Pact Alliance, and Venoa's call for noble families to raise their own Scale Battalions eventually convinced Caligari, Verona, Trento, and Lazio to enlist together.

Prior to their deployment, Trento designed specialized equipment for each sibling. Lazio received an automated protective carapace, Verona was equipped with concealed medical and combat tools, and Caligari received enchanted devices capable of imitating simple magical cantrips despite lacking innate magical ability.

=== Loss and Purpose ===

The romantic ideals surrounding military service were shattered by the realities of industrial warfare.

During the conflict Caligari witnessed the deaths of Lazio, Verona, and Trento to the overwhelming firepower and machinery employed by the Profiteers. Their deaths fundamentally transformed his understanding of the war. Rather than believing victory could be achieved through conventional battles alone, Caligari concluded that the Profiteer Republic could only be defeated by dismantling the economic and social systems that sustained it from within.

The loss of his family became the defining motivation of his life. Determined to honor the memories of Lazio, Verona, and Trento, Caligari dedicated himself to undermining the Republic through resistance rather than open warfare, believing that true victory would come only when the machinery supporting the Profiteers was brought to a halt.

== Contemporary Events ==

This section is still in progress

=== Duran'Gal and The Runaways===

Shortly after Calgari's arrival at [[Duran'Gal]], he began establishing a network of tunnels, hideouts and shelters around the lower locations of the kingdom. It would take him months but he would eventually gain some access to the upper levels as well. This resourcefulness gained the attention of [[Peridot]] and [[Opal]]. Although Calgari would not meet them in person, he received orders through cryptic letters. With no allies or options, he followed.

During this time, Calgari struggled. He toiled in the mud with those from the lower levels of [[Duran'Gal]] and saw little of the outside world. The only sounds that filled his ears were that of the propaganda machines. The only light that touches his eyes was that of the advertisements of each Core. Nothing about this place was natural or conducive of living a life worthy of living. Calgari allowed that to fuel him.

Eventually he got word of a higher-up engineer by name of [[Gobannus Steelgrave]] who was quick to cover his tracks, attracting suspicions from those looking in the right places.

Little did Calgari know, it would be Gobannus who opened the door for him to have a real impact in this war.

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Explain where the character is now, what they are doing, or any rumors about their current activities.

== Adventure Hooks ==
Provide ideas for how this character can be used in stories, quests, or future plotlines.

== Notes ==
Add any miscellaneous details, trivia, development notes, or additional lore.

Calgari Albion

2026-09-22T05:09:05Z

Astrid Myriad:

= Character Name =
''Race • Class/Role • Affiliations''

== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Early Life ==
Explain where the character was born, their family background, childhood, and early influences.

== Before the Runaways ==

Caligari Albion was born into a lower-nobility household within the Empire of Azah'rul as the youngest son of Bari and Ancona Albion, and the youngest of four surviving children. Although his family possessed noble status, the Albions lived comparatively modest lives, valuing scholarship, craftsmanship, and learning above wealth or political influence.

Caligari's parents were devoted followers of Mystra despite the severing of Westwynd from the Weave generations earlier. They believed that one day magic would return to the continent and quietly maintained their faith even as arcane practices became increasingly uncommon.

His father, '''Bari Albion''', was a renowned inventor and craftsman whose ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical creations earned him considerable prestige within Azah'rul. His success allowed the family to establish and govern their own fief. His mother, '''Ancona Albion''', descended from one of Venoa's personal advisers and possessed exceptional talents in diplomacy, negotiation, and information gathering. Together they built a respected household founded upon cooperation and shared ideals.

=== The Albion Siblings ===

The eldest sibling, '''Lazio Albion''', embodied the ideals of leadership and public service. Gifted both physically and magically, he rejected the privileges of nobility in favor of serving as a town guard, believing that true leadership required lifting others alongside oneself.

His older sister, '''Verona Albion''', likewise abandoned noble expectations to become a healer. Deeply compassionate and increasingly pacifistic after witnessing suffering firsthand, she became one of Caligari's strongest moral influences and someone he regarded as the strongest member of the family despite her gentle nature.

Caligari was born alongside his twin brother, '''Trento Albion'''. Whereas Trento excelled as an inventor and magical engineer, Caligari developed a talent for observation and adaptability. The two frequently worked together creating enchanted gadgets and harmless magical pranks throughout Azah'rul, with Trento providing the ingenuity and Caligari finding practical ways to execute or escape their schemes.

Among all of his siblings, Trento remained the person who treated Caligari most normally, never viewing him as cursed but simply as someone whose talents differed from his own.

=== The Family Curse ===

Before the birth of the twins, the Albion family had already become the subject of political scrutiny due to the magical gifts displayed by Lazio and Verona. Their abilities frightened neighboring noble families and created continual social and political pressure.

Combined with substance abuse, mounting political stress, and the fear surrounding her magically gifted children, Ancona suffered a catastrophic mental collapse during her pregnancy with the twins. During one particularly traumatic episode she declared that if another child were born after her third, that child should be punished simply for existing.

Unknown to anyone at the time, she was carrying twins.

While Trento was born as expected, Caligari became the unintended recipient of what the family came to regard as a curse. Throughout his childhood he believed himself to be the unwanted child. Although he initially carried resentment toward his mother, he eventually came to understand the circumstances surrounding her illness and forgave her, recognizing that the woman he knew was only a fragment of the person she had once been.

=== The War Against the Profiteers ===

As the continental war intensified and evidence emerged of Profiteer agents operating within Azah'rul itself, each member of the Albion family became increasingly involved in the conflict.

Lazio was the first to advocate military service after watching many of his friends enlist. Although Bari initially opposed the decision, widespread patriotic fervor, fear generated by the Iron Pact Alliance, and Venoa's call for noble families to raise their own Scale Battalions eventually convinced Caligari, Verona, Trento, and Lazio to enlist together.

Prior to their deployment, Trento designed specialized equipment for each sibling. Lazio received an automated protective carapace, Verona was equipped with concealed medical and combat tools, and Caligari received enchanted devices capable of imitating simple magical cantrips despite lacking innate magical ability.

=== Loss and Purpose ===

The romantic ideals surrounding military service were shattered by the realities of industrial warfare.

During the conflict Caligari witnessed the deaths of Lazio, Verona, and Trento to the overwhelming firepower and machinery employed by the Profiteers. Their deaths fundamentally transformed his understanding of the war. Rather than believing victory could be achieved through conventional battles alone, Caligari concluded that the Profiteer Republic could only be defeated by dismantling the economic and social systems that sustained it from within.

The loss of his family became the defining motivation of his life. Determined to honor the memories of Lazio, Verona, and Trento, Caligari dedicated himself to undermining the Republic through resistance rather than open warfare, believing that true victory would come only when the machinery supporting the Profiteers was brought to a halt.

== Contemporary Events ==

This section is still in progress

=== Duran'Gal and The Runaways===

Shortly after Calgari's arrival at [[Duran'Gal]], he began establishing a network of tunnels, hideouts and shelters around the lower locations of the kingdom. It would take him months but he would eventually gain some access to the upper levels as well. This resourcefulness gained the attention of [[Peridot]] and [[Opal]]. Although Calgari would not meet them in person, he received orders through cryptic letters. With no allies or options, he followed.

During this time, Calgari struggled. He toiled in the mud with those from the lower levels of [[Duran'Gal]] and saw little of the outside world. The only sounds that filled his ears were that of the propaganda machines. The only light that touches his eyes was that of the advertisements of each Core. Nothing about this place was natural or conducive of living a life worthy of living. Calgari allowed that to fuel him.

Eventually he got word of a higher-up engineer by name of [[Gobannus Steelgrave]] who was quick to cover his tracks, attracting suspicions from those looking in the right places.

Little did Calgari know, it would be Gobannus who opened the door for him to have a real impact in this war.

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Explain where the character is now, what they are doing, or any rumors about their current activities.

== Adventure Hooks ==
Provide ideas for how this character can be used in stories, quests, or future plotlines.

== Notes ==
Add any miscellaneous details, trivia, development notes, or additional lore.

Calgari Albion

2026-09-22T05:08:00Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Major Story Arcs */

= Character Name =
''Race • Class/Role • Affiliations''

== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Early Life ==
Explain where the character was born, their family background, childhood, and early influences.

== Before the Runaways ==

Caligari Albion was born into a lower-nobility household within the Empire of Azah'rul as the youngest son of Bari and Ancona Albion, and the youngest of four surviving children. Although his family possessed noble status, the Albions lived comparatively modest lives, valuing scholarship, craftsmanship, and learning above wealth or political influence.

Caligari's parents were devoted followers of Mystra despite the severing of Westwynd from the Weave generations earlier. They believed that one day magic would return to the continent and quietly maintained their faith even as arcane practices became increasingly uncommon.

His father, '''Bari Albion''', was a renowned inventor and craftsman whose ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical creations earned him considerable prestige within Azah'rul. His success allowed the family to establish and govern their own fief. His mother, '''Ancona Albion''', descended from one of Venoa's personal advisers and possessed exceptional talents in diplomacy, negotiation, and information gathering. Together they built a respected household founded upon cooperation and shared ideals.

=== The Albion Siblings ===

The eldest sibling, '''Lazio Albion''', embodied the ideals of leadership and public service. Gifted both physically and magically, he rejected the privileges of nobility in favor of serving as a town guard, believing that true leadership required lifting others alongside oneself.

His older sister, '''Verona Albion''', likewise abandoned noble expectations to become a healer. Deeply compassionate and increasingly pacifistic after witnessing suffering firsthand, she became one of Caligari's strongest moral influences and someone he regarded as the strongest member of the family despite her gentle nature.

Caligari was born alongside his twin brother, '''Trento Albion'''. Whereas Trento excelled as an inventor and magical engineer, Caligari developed a talent for observation and adaptability. The two frequently worked together creating enchanted gadgets and harmless magical pranks throughout Azah'rul, with Trento providing the ingenuity and Caligari finding practical ways to execute or escape their schemes.

Among all of his siblings, Trento remained the person who treated Caligari most normally, never viewing him as cursed but simply as someone whose talents differed from his own.

=== The Family Curse ===

Before the birth of the twins, the Albion family had already become the subject of political scrutiny due to the magical gifts displayed by Lazio and Verona. Their abilities frightened neighboring noble families and created continual social and political pressure.

Combined with substance abuse, mounting political stress, and the fear surrounding her magically gifted children, Ancona suffered a catastrophic mental collapse during her pregnancy with the twins. During one particularly traumatic episode she declared that if another child were born after her third, that child should be punished simply for existing.

Unknown to anyone at the time, she was carrying twins.

While Trento was born as expected, Caligari became the unintended recipient of what the family came to regard as a curse. Throughout his childhood he believed himself to be the unwanted child. Although he initially carried resentment toward his mother, he eventually came to understand the circumstances surrounding her illness and forgave her, recognizing that the woman he knew was only a fragment of the person she had once been.

=== The War Against the Profiteers ===

As the continental war intensified and evidence emerged of Profiteer agents operating within Azah'rul itself, each member of the Albion family became increasingly involved in the conflict.

Lazio was the first to advocate military service after watching many of his friends enlist. Although Bari initially opposed the decision, widespread patriotic fervor, fear generated by the Iron Pact Alliance, and Venoa's call for noble families to raise their own Scale Battalions eventually convinced Caligari, Verona, Trento, and Lazio to enlist together.

Prior to their deployment, Trento designed specialized equipment for each sibling. Lazio received an automated protective carapace, Verona was equipped with concealed medical and combat tools, and Caligari received enchanted devices capable of imitating simple magical cantrips despite lacking innate magical ability.

=== Loss and Purpose ===

The romantic ideals surrounding military service were shattered by the realities of industrial warfare.

During the conflict Caligari witnessed the deaths of Lazio, Verona, and Trento to the overwhelming firepower and machinery employed by the Profiteers. Their deaths fundamentally transformed his understanding of the war. Rather than believing victory could be achieved through conventional battles alone, Caligari concluded that the Profiteer Republic could only be defeated by dismantling the economic and social systems that sustained it from within.

The loss of his family became the defining motivation of his life. Determined to honor the memories of Lazio, Verona, and Trento, Caligari dedicated himself to undermining the Republic through resistance rather than open warfare, believing that true victory would come only when the machinery supporting the Profiteers was brought to a halt.

This section is still in progress

=== Duran'Gal and The Runaways===

Shortly after Calgari's arrival at [[Duran'Gal]], he began establishing a network of tunnels, hideouts and shelters around the lower locations of the kingdom. It would take him months but he would eventually gain some access to the upper levels as well. This resourcefulness gained the attention of [[Peridot]] and [[Opal]]. Although Calgari would not meet them in person, he received orders through cryptic letters. With no allies or options, he followed.

During this time, Calgari struggled. He toiled in the mud with those from the lower levels of [[Duran'Gal]] and saw little of the outside world. The only sounds that filled his ears were that of the propaganda machines. The only light that touches his eyes was that of the advertisements of each Core. Nothing about this place was natural or conducive of living a life worthy of living. Calgari allowed that to fuel him.

Eventually he got word of a higher-up engineer by name of [[Gobannus Steelgrave]] who was quick to cover his tracks, attracting suspicions from those looking in the right places.

Little did Calgari know, it would be Gobannus who opened the door for him to have a real impact in this war.

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Explain where the character is now, what they are doing, or any rumors about their current activities.

== Adventure Hooks ==
Provide ideas for how this character can be used in stories, quests, or future plotlines.

== Notes ==
Add any miscellaneous details, trivia, development notes, or additional lore.

Calgari Albion

2026-09-22T05:07:34Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Duran'Gal and The Runaways */

= Character Name =
''Race • Class/Role • Affiliations''

== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Early Life ==
Explain where the character was born, their family background, childhood, and early influences.

== Before the Runaways ==

Caligari Albion was born into a lower-nobility household within the Empire of Azah'rul as the youngest son of Bari and Ancona Albion, and the youngest of four surviving children. Although his family possessed noble status, the Albions lived comparatively modest lives, valuing scholarship, craftsmanship, and learning above wealth or political influence.

Caligari's parents were devoted followers of Mystra despite the severing of Westwynd from the Weave generations earlier. They believed that one day magic would return to the continent and quietly maintained their faith even as arcane practices became increasingly uncommon.

His father, '''Bari Albion''', was a renowned inventor and craftsman whose ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical creations earned him considerable prestige within Azah'rul. His success allowed the family to establish and govern their own fief. His mother, '''Ancona Albion''', descended from one of Venoa's personal advisers and possessed exceptional talents in diplomacy, negotiation, and information gathering. Together they built a respected household founded upon cooperation and shared ideals.

=== The Albion Siblings ===

The eldest sibling, '''Lazio Albion''', embodied the ideals of leadership and public service. Gifted both physically and magically, he rejected the privileges of nobility in favor of serving as a town guard, believing that true leadership required lifting others alongside oneself.

His older sister, '''Verona Albion''', likewise abandoned noble expectations to become a healer. Deeply compassionate and increasingly pacifistic after witnessing suffering firsthand, she became one of Caligari's strongest moral influences and someone he regarded as the strongest member of the family despite her gentle nature.

Caligari was born alongside his twin brother, '''Trento Albion'''. Whereas Trento excelled as an inventor and magical engineer, Caligari developed a talent for observation and adaptability. The two frequently worked together creating enchanted gadgets and harmless magical pranks throughout Azah'rul, with Trento providing the ingenuity and Caligari finding practical ways to execute or escape their schemes.

Among all of his siblings, Trento remained the person who treated Caligari most normally, never viewing him as cursed but simply as someone whose talents differed from his own.

=== The Family Curse ===

Before the birth of the twins, the Albion family had already become the subject of political scrutiny due to the magical gifts displayed by Lazio and Verona. Their abilities frightened neighboring noble families and created continual social and political pressure.

Combined with substance abuse, mounting political stress, and the fear surrounding her magically gifted children, Ancona suffered a catastrophic mental collapse during her pregnancy with the twins. During one particularly traumatic episode she declared that if another child were born after her third, that child should be punished simply for existing.

Unknown to anyone at the time, she was carrying twins.

While Trento was born as expected, Caligari became the unintended recipient of what the family came to regard as a curse. Throughout his childhood he believed himself to be the unwanted child. Although he initially carried resentment toward his mother, he eventually came to understand the circumstances surrounding her illness and forgave her, recognizing that the woman he knew was only a fragment of the person she had once been.

=== The War Against the Profiteers ===

As the continental war intensified and evidence emerged of Profiteer agents operating within Azah'rul itself, each member of the Albion family became increasingly involved in the conflict.

Lazio was the first to advocate military service after watching many of his friends enlist. Although Bari initially opposed the decision, widespread patriotic fervor, fear generated by the Iron Pact Alliance, and Venoa's call for noble families to raise their own Scale Battalions eventually convinced Caligari, Verona, Trento, and Lazio to enlist together.

Prior to their deployment, Trento designed specialized equipment for each sibling. Lazio received an automated protective carapace, Verona was equipped with concealed medical and combat tools, and Caligari received enchanted devices capable of imitating simple magical cantrips despite lacking innate magical ability.

=== Loss and Purpose ===

The romantic ideals surrounding military service were shattered by the realities of industrial warfare.

During the conflict Caligari witnessed the deaths of Lazio, Verona, and Trento to the overwhelming firepower and machinery employed by the Profiteers. Their deaths fundamentally transformed his understanding of the war. Rather than believing victory could be achieved through conventional battles alone, Caligari concluded that the Profiteer Republic could only be defeated by dismantling the economic and social systems that sustained it from within.

The loss of his family became the defining motivation of his life. Determined to honor the memories of Lazio, Verona, and Trento, Caligari dedicated himself to undermining the Republic through resistance rather than open warfare, believing that true victory would come only when the machinery supporting the Profiteers was brought to a halt.

== Major Story Arcs ==
Break down the character’s big narrative beats or arcs across campaigns or eras.

=== Duran'Gal and The Runaways===

Shortly after Calgari's arrival at [[Duran'Gal]], he began establishing a network of tunnels, hideouts and shelters around the lower locations of the kingdom. It would take him months but he would eventually gain some access to the upper levels as well. This resourcefulness gained the attention of [[Peridot]] and [[Opal]]. Although Calgari would not meet them in person, he received orders through cryptic letters. With no allies or options, he followed.

During this time, Calgari struggled. He toiled in the mud with those from the lower levels of [[Duran'Gal]] and saw little of the outside world. The only sounds that filled his ears were that of the propaganda machines. The only light that touches his eyes was that of the advertisements of each Core. Nothing about this place was natural or conducive of living a life worthy of living. Calgari allowed that to fuel him.

Eventually he got word of a higher-up engineer by name of [[Gobannus Steelgrave]] who was quick to cover his tracks, attracting suspicions from those looking in the right places.

Little did Calgari know, it would be Gobannus who opened the door for him to have a real impact in this war.

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Explain where the character is now, what they are doing, or any rumors about their current activities.

== Adventure Hooks ==
Provide ideas for how this character can be used in stories, quests, or future plotlines.

== Notes ==
Add any miscellaneous details, trivia, development notes, or additional lore.

Calgari Albion

2026-09-22T05:07:27Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Duran'Gal and The Runaways */

= Character Name =
''Race • Class/Role • Affiliations''

== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Early Life ==
Explain where the character was born, their family background, childhood, and early influences.

== Before the Runaways ==

Caligari Albion was born into a lower-nobility household within the Empire of Azah'rul as the youngest son of Bari and Ancona Albion, and the youngest of four surviving children. Although his family possessed noble status, the Albions lived comparatively modest lives, valuing scholarship, craftsmanship, and learning above wealth or political influence.

Caligari's parents were devoted followers of Mystra despite the severing of Westwynd from the Weave generations earlier. They believed that one day magic would return to the continent and quietly maintained their faith even as arcane practices became increasingly uncommon.

His father, '''Bari Albion''', was a renowned inventor and craftsman whose ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical creations earned him considerable prestige within Azah'rul. His success allowed the family to establish and govern their own fief. His mother, '''Ancona Albion''', descended from one of Venoa's personal advisers and possessed exceptional talents in diplomacy, negotiation, and information gathering. Together they built a respected household founded upon cooperation and shared ideals.

=== The Albion Siblings ===

The eldest sibling, '''Lazio Albion''', embodied the ideals of leadership and public service. Gifted both physically and magically, he rejected the privileges of nobility in favor of serving as a town guard, believing that true leadership required lifting others alongside oneself.

His older sister, '''Verona Albion''', likewise abandoned noble expectations to become a healer. Deeply compassionate and increasingly pacifistic after witnessing suffering firsthand, she became one of Caligari's strongest moral influences and someone he regarded as the strongest member of the family despite her gentle nature.

Caligari was born alongside his twin brother, '''Trento Albion'''. Whereas Trento excelled as an inventor and magical engineer, Caligari developed a talent for observation and adaptability. The two frequently worked together creating enchanted gadgets and harmless magical pranks throughout Azah'rul, with Trento providing the ingenuity and Caligari finding practical ways to execute or escape their schemes.

Among all of his siblings, Trento remained the person who treated Caligari most normally, never viewing him as cursed but simply as someone whose talents differed from his own.

=== The Family Curse ===

Before the birth of the twins, the Albion family had already become the subject of political scrutiny due to the magical gifts displayed by Lazio and Verona. Their abilities frightened neighboring noble families and created continual social and political pressure.

Combined with substance abuse, mounting political stress, and the fear surrounding her magically gifted children, Ancona suffered a catastrophic mental collapse during her pregnancy with the twins. During one particularly traumatic episode she declared that if another child were born after her third, that child should be punished simply for existing.

Unknown to anyone at the time, she was carrying twins.

While Trento was born as expected, Caligari became the unintended recipient of what the family came to regard as a curse. Throughout his childhood he believed himself to be the unwanted child. Although he initially carried resentment toward his mother, he eventually came to understand the circumstances surrounding her illness and forgave her, recognizing that the woman he knew was only a fragment of the person she had once been.

=== The War Against the Profiteers ===

As the continental war intensified and evidence emerged of Profiteer agents operating within Azah'rul itself, each member of the Albion family became increasingly involved in the conflict.

Lazio was the first to advocate military service after watching many of his friends enlist. Although Bari initially opposed the decision, widespread patriotic fervor, fear generated by the Iron Pact Alliance, and Venoa's call for noble families to raise their own Scale Battalions eventually convinced Caligari, Verona, Trento, and Lazio to enlist together.

Prior to their deployment, Trento designed specialized equipment for each sibling. Lazio received an automated protective carapace, Verona was equipped with concealed medical and combat tools, and Caligari received enchanted devices capable of imitating simple magical cantrips despite lacking innate magical ability.

=== Loss and Purpose ===

The romantic ideals surrounding military service were shattered by the realities of industrial warfare.

During the conflict Caligari witnessed the deaths of Lazio, Verona, and Trento to the overwhelming firepower and machinery employed by the Profiteers. Their deaths fundamentally transformed his understanding of the war. Rather than believing victory could be achieved through conventional battles alone, Caligari concluded that the Profiteer Republic could only be defeated by dismantling the economic and social systems that sustained it from within.

The loss of his family became the defining motivation of his life. Determined to honor the memories of Lazio, Verona, and Trento, Caligari dedicated himself to undermining the Republic through resistance rather than open warfare, believing that true victory would come only when the machinery supporting the Profiteers was brought to a halt.

== Major Story Arcs ==
Break down the character’s big narrative beats or arcs across campaigns or eras.

=== Duran'Gal and The Runaways===

Shortly after Calgari's arrival at [[Duran'Gal]], he began establishing a network of tunnels, hideouts and shelters around the lower locations of the kingdom. It would take him months but he would eventually gain some access to the upper levels as well. This resourcefulness gained the attention of [[Peridot]] and [[Opal]]. Although Calgari would not meet them in person, he received orders through cryptic letters. With no allies or options, he followed.

During this time, Calgari struggled. He toiled in the mud with those from the lower levels of [[Duran'Gal]] and saw little of the outside world. The only sounds that filled his ears were that of the propaganda machines. The only light that touches his eyes was that of the advertisements of each Core. Nothing about this place was natural or conducive of living a life worthy of living. Calgari allowed that to fuel him.

Eventually he got word of a higher-up engineer by name of [[Gobannus Steelgrave]] who was quick to cover his tracks, attracting suspicions from those looking in the right places.

Little did Calgari know, it would be Gobannus who opened the door for him to have a real impact in this war.

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Explain where the character is now, what they are doing, or any rumors about their current activities.

== Adventure Hooks ==
Provide ideas for how this character can be used in stories, quests, or future plotlines.

== Notes ==
Add any miscellaneous details, trivia, development notes, or additional lore.

Calgari Albion

2026-09-22T05:07:03Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Duran'Gal and The Runaways */

= Character Name =
''Race • Class/Role • Affiliations''

== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Early Life ==
Explain where the character was born, their family background, childhood, and early influences.

== Before the Runaways ==

Caligari Albion was born into a lower-nobility household within the Empire of Azah'rul as the youngest son of Bari and Ancona Albion, and the youngest of four surviving children. Although his family possessed noble status, the Albions lived comparatively modest lives, valuing scholarship, craftsmanship, and learning above wealth or political influence.

Caligari's parents were devoted followers of Mystra despite the severing of Westwynd from the Weave generations earlier. They believed that one day magic would return to the continent and quietly maintained their faith even as arcane practices became increasingly uncommon.

His father, '''Bari Albion''', was a renowned inventor and craftsman whose ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical creations earned him considerable prestige within Azah'rul. His success allowed the family to establish and govern their own fief. His mother, '''Ancona Albion''', descended from one of Venoa's personal advisers and possessed exceptional talents in diplomacy, negotiation, and information gathering. Together they built a respected household founded upon cooperation and shared ideals.

=== The Albion Siblings ===

The eldest sibling, '''Lazio Albion''', embodied the ideals of leadership and public service. Gifted both physically and magically, he rejected the privileges of nobility in favor of serving as a town guard, believing that true leadership required lifting others alongside oneself.

His older sister, '''Verona Albion''', likewise abandoned noble expectations to become a healer. Deeply compassionate and increasingly pacifistic after witnessing suffering firsthand, she became one of Caligari's strongest moral influences and someone he regarded as the strongest member of the family despite her gentle nature.

Caligari was born alongside his twin brother, '''Trento Albion'''. Whereas Trento excelled as an inventor and magical engineer, Caligari developed a talent for observation and adaptability. The two frequently worked together creating enchanted gadgets and harmless magical pranks throughout Azah'rul, with Trento providing the ingenuity and Caligari finding practical ways to execute or escape their schemes.

Among all of his siblings, Trento remained the person who treated Caligari most normally, never viewing him as cursed but simply as someone whose talents differed from his own.

=== The Family Curse ===

Before the birth of the twins, the Albion family had already become the subject of political scrutiny due to the magical gifts displayed by Lazio and Verona. Their abilities frightened neighboring noble families and created continual social and political pressure.

Combined with substance abuse, mounting political stress, and the fear surrounding her magically gifted children, Ancona suffered a catastrophic mental collapse during her pregnancy with the twins. During one particularly traumatic episode she declared that if another child were born after her third, that child should be punished simply for existing.

Unknown to anyone at the time, she was carrying twins.

While Trento was born as expected, Caligari became the unintended recipient of what the family came to regard as a curse. Throughout his childhood he believed himself to be the unwanted child. Although he initially carried resentment toward his mother, he eventually came to understand the circumstances surrounding her illness and forgave her, recognizing that the woman he knew was only a fragment of the person she had once been.

=== The War Against the Profiteers ===

As the continental war intensified and evidence emerged of Profiteer agents operating within Azah'rul itself, each member of the Albion family became increasingly involved in the conflict.

Lazio was the first to advocate military service after watching many of his friends enlist. Although Bari initially opposed the decision, widespread patriotic fervor, fear generated by the Iron Pact Alliance, and Venoa's call for noble families to raise their own Scale Battalions eventually convinced Caligari, Verona, Trento, and Lazio to enlist together.

Prior to their deployment, Trento designed specialized equipment for each sibling. Lazio received an automated protective carapace, Verona was equipped with concealed medical and combat tools, and Caligari received enchanted devices capable of imitating simple magical cantrips despite lacking innate magical ability.

=== Loss and Purpose ===

The romantic ideals surrounding military service were shattered by the realities of industrial warfare.

During the conflict Caligari witnessed the deaths of Lazio, Verona, and Trento to the overwhelming firepower and machinery employed by the Profiteers. Their deaths fundamentally transformed his understanding of the war. Rather than believing victory could be achieved through conventional battles alone, Caligari concluded that the Profiteer Republic could only be defeated by dismantling the economic and social systems that sustained it from within.

The loss of his family became the defining motivation of his life. Determined to honor the memories of Lazio, Verona, and Trento, Caligari dedicated himself to undermining the Republic through resistance rather than open warfare, believing that true victory would come only when the machinery supporting the Profiteers was brought to a halt.

== Major Story Arcs ==
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=== Duran'Gal and The Runaways===

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
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== Adventure Hooks ==
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== Notes ==
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Calgari Albion

2026-09-22T05:06:50Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Duran'Gal */

= Character Name =
''Race • Class/Role • Affiliations''

== Overview ==
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== Physical Description ==
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== Personality ==
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== Early Life ==
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== Before the Runaways ==

Caligari Albion was born into a lower-nobility household within the Empire of Azah'rul as the youngest son of Bari and Ancona Albion, and the youngest of four surviving children. Although his family possessed noble status, the Albions lived comparatively modest lives, valuing scholarship, craftsmanship, and learning above wealth or political influence.

Caligari's parents were devoted followers of Mystra despite the severing of Westwynd from the Weave generations earlier. They believed that one day magic would return to the continent and quietly maintained their faith even as arcane practices became increasingly uncommon.

His father, '''Bari Albion''', was a renowned inventor and craftsman whose ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical creations earned him considerable prestige within Azah'rul. His success allowed the family to establish and govern their own fief. His mother, '''Ancona Albion''', descended from one of Venoa's personal advisers and possessed exceptional talents in diplomacy, negotiation, and information gathering. Together they built a respected household founded upon cooperation and shared ideals.

=== The Albion Siblings ===

The eldest sibling, '''Lazio Albion''', embodied the ideals of leadership and public service. Gifted both physically and magically, he rejected the privileges of nobility in favor of serving as a town guard, believing that true leadership required lifting others alongside oneself.

His older sister, '''Verona Albion''', likewise abandoned noble expectations to become a healer. Deeply compassionate and increasingly pacifistic after witnessing suffering firsthand, she became one of Caligari's strongest moral influences and someone he regarded as the strongest member of the family despite her gentle nature.

Caligari was born alongside his twin brother, '''Trento Albion'''. Whereas Trento excelled as an inventor and magical engineer, Caligari developed a talent for observation and adaptability. The two frequently worked together creating enchanted gadgets and harmless magical pranks throughout Azah'rul, with Trento providing the ingenuity and Caligari finding practical ways to execute or escape their schemes.

Among all of his siblings, Trento remained the person who treated Caligari most normally, never viewing him as cursed but simply as someone whose talents differed from his own.

=== The Family Curse ===

Before the birth of the twins, the Albion family had already become the subject of political scrutiny due to the magical gifts displayed by Lazio and Verona. Their abilities frightened neighboring noble families and created continual social and political pressure.

Combined with substance abuse, mounting political stress, and the fear surrounding her magically gifted children, Ancona suffered a catastrophic mental collapse during her pregnancy with the twins. During one particularly traumatic episode she declared that if another child were born after her third, that child should be punished simply for existing.

Unknown to anyone at the time, she was carrying twins.

While Trento was born as expected, Caligari became the unintended recipient of what the family came to regard as a curse. Throughout his childhood he believed himself to be the unwanted child. Although he initially carried resentment toward his mother, he eventually came to understand the circumstances surrounding her illness and forgave her, recognizing that the woman he knew was only a fragment of the person she had once been.

=== The War Against the Profiteers ===

As the continental war intensified and evidence emerged of Profiteer agents operating within Azah'rul itself, each member of the Albion family became increasingly involved in the conflict.

Lazio was the first to advocate military service after watching many of his friends enlist. Although Bari initially opposed the decision, widespread patriotic fervor, fear generated by the Iron Pact Alliance, and Venoa's call for noble families to raise their own Scale Battalions eventually convinced Caligari, Verona, Trento, and Lazio to enlist together.

Prior to their deployment, Trento designed specialized equipment for each sibling. Lazio received an automated protective carapace, Verona was equipped with concealed medical and combat tools, and Caligari received enchanted devices capable of imitating simple magical cantrips despite lacking innate magical ability.

=== Loss and Purpose ===

The romantic ideals surrounding military service were shattered by the realities of industrial warfare.

During the conflict Caligari witnessed the deaths of Lazio, Verona, and Trento to the overwhelming firepower and machinery employed by the Profiteers. Their deaths fundamentally transformed his understanding of the war. Rather than believing victory could be achieved through conventional battles alone, Caligari concluded that the Profiteer Republic could only be defeated by dismantling the economic and social systems that sustained it from within.

The loss of his family became the defining motivation of his life. Determined to honor the memories of Lazio, Verona, and Trento, Caligari dedicated himself to undermining the Republic through resistance rather than open warfare, believing that true victory would come only when the machinery supporting the Profiteers was brought to a halt.

== Major Story Arcs ==
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=== Duran'Gal and The Runaways===

Shortly after Calgari's arrival at [[Duran'Gal]], he began establishing a network of tunnels, hideouts and shelters around the lower locations of the kingdom. It would take him months but he would eventually gain some access to the upper levels as well. This resourcefulness gained the attention of [[Peridot]] and [[Opal]]. Although Calgari would not meet them in person, he received orders through cryptic letters. With no allies or options, he followed.

During this time, Calgari struggled. He toiled in the mud with those from the lower levels of [[Duran'Gal]] and saw little of the outside world. The only sounds that filled his ears were that of the propaganda machines. The only light that touches his eyes was that of the advertisements of each Core. Nothing about this place was natural or conducive of living a life worthy of living. Calgari allowed that to fuel him.

Eventually he got word of a higher-up engineer by name of [[Gobannus Steelgrave]] who was quick to cover his tracks, attracting suspicions from those looking in the right places.

Little did Calgari know, it would be Gobannus who opened the door for him to have a real impact in this war.

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
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== Adventure Hooks ==
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== Notes ==
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Calgari Albion

2026-09-22T03:34:19Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Arc 1 */

= Character Name =
''Race • Class/Role • Affiliations''

== Overview ==
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== Physical Description ==
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== Personality ==
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== Early Life ==
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== Before the Runaways ==

Caligari Albion was born into a lower-nobility household within the Empire of Azah'rul as the youngest son of Bari and Ancona Albion, and the youngest of four surviving children. Although his family possessed noble status, the Albions lived comparatively modest lives, valuing scholarship, craftsmanship, and learning above wealth or political influence.

Caligari's parents were devoted followers of Mystra despite the severing of Westwynd from the Weave generations earlier. They believed that one day magic would return to the continent and quietly maintained their faith even as arcane practices became increasingly uncommon.

His father, '''Bari Albion''', was a renowned inventor and craftsman whose ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical creations earned him considerable prestige within Azah'rul. His success allowed the family to establish and govern their own fief. His mother, '''Ancona Albion''', descended from one of Venoa's personal advisers and possessed exceptional talents in diplomacy, negotiation, and information gathering. Together they built a respected household founded upon cooperation and shared ideals.

=== The Albion Siblings ===

The eldest sibling, '''Lazio Albion''', embodied the ideals of leadership and public service. Gifted both physically and magically, he rejected the privileges of nobility in favor of serving as a town guard, believing that true leadership required lifting others alongside oneself.

His older sister, '''Verona Albion''', likewise abandoned noble expectations to become a healer. Deeply compassionate and increasingly pacifistic after witnessing suffering firsthand, she became one of Caligari's strongest moral influences and someone he regarded as the strongest member of the family despite her gentle nature.

Caligari was born alongside his twin brother, '''Trento Albion'''. Whereas Trento excelled as an inventor and magical engineer, Caligari developed a talent for observation and adaptability. The two frequently worked together creating enchanted gadgets and harmless magical pranks throughout Azah'rul, with Trento providing the ingenuity and Caligari finding practical ways to execute or escape their schemes.

Among all of his siblings, Trento remained the person who treated Caligari most normally, never viewing him as cursed but simply as someone whose talents differed from his own.

=== The Family Curse ===

Before the birth of the twins, the Albion family had already become the subject of political scrutiny due to the magical gifts displayed by Lazio and Verona. Their abilities frightened neighboring noble families and created continual social and political pressure.

Combined with substance abuse, mounting political stress, and the fear surrounding her magically gifted children, Ancona suffered a catastrophic mental collapse during her pregnancy with the twins. During one particularly traumatic episode she declared that if another child were born after her third, that child should be punished simply for existing.

Unknown to anyone at the time, she was carrying twins.

While Trento was born as expected, Caligari became the unintended recipient of what the family came to regard as a curse. Throughout his childhood he believed himself to be the unwanted child. Although he initially carried resentment toward his mother, he eventually came to understand the circumstances surrounding her illness and forgave her, recognizing that the woman he knew was only a fragment of the person she had once been.

=== The War Against the Profiteers ===

As the continental war intensified and evidence emerged of Profiteer agents operating within Azah'rul itself, each member of the Albion family became increasingly involved in the conflict.

Lazio was the first to advocate military service after watching many of his friends enlist. Although Bari initially opposed the decision, widespread patriotic fervor, fear generated by the Iron Pact Alliance, and Venoa's call for noble families to raise their own Scale Battalions eventually convinced Caligari, Verona, Trento, and Lazio to enlist together.

Prior to their deployment, Trento designed specialized equipment for each sibling. Lazio received an automated protective carapace, Verona was equipped with concealed medical and combat tools, and Caligari received enchanted devices capable of imitating simple magical cantrips despite lacking innate magical ability.

=== Loss and Purpose ===

The romantic ideals surrounding military service were shattered by the realities of industrial warfare.

During the conflict Caligari witnessed the deaths of Lazio, Verona, and Trento to the overwhelming firepower and machinery employed by the Profiteers. Their deaths fundamentally transformed his understanding of the war. Rather than believing victory could be achieved through conventional battles alone, Caligari concluded that the Profiteer Republic could only be defeated by dismantling the economic and social systems that sustained it from within.

The loss of his family became the defining motivation of his life. Determined to honor the memories of Lazio, Verona, and Trento, Caligari dedicated himself to undermining the Republic through resistance rather than open warfare, believing that true victory would come only when the machinery supporting the Profiteers was brought to a halt.

== Major Story Arcs ==
Break down the character’s big narrative beats or arcs across campaigns or eras.

=== Duran'Gal ===

Shortly after Calgari's arrival at [[Duran'Gal]], he began establishing a network of tunnels, hideouts and shelters around the lower locations of the kingdom. It would take him months but he would eventually gain some access to the upper levels as well.

During this time, Calgari struggled. He toiled in the mud with those from the lower levels of [[Duran'Gal]]

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
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== Adventure Hooks ==
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== Notes ==
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Astrid Myriad

2026-07-25T21:06:14Z

Astrid Myriad:

{{Infobox character
| name = Astrid Myriad
| image = Astrid(ascended).png
| race = [[Tiefling]]
| class = [[Warlock (Great Old One)|Warlock — Great Old One]]
| titles = Survivor of the [[Soul Harvest]]; Archon of Hope; Custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]]
| birthplace = [[Corinth]]
| affiliations = [[The Runaways]] • [[Corellite Empire]] (formerly)
| patron = [[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]] (formerly)
| family = [[Cryo]] (father), [[Mina]] (mother), [[Lear Myriad|Lear]] (sibling)
| significant_other = [[Jane]] (estranged)
| tutor = [[Myth]]
| realm = [[Ethereal Realm]]
}}

= Astrid Myriad =
''Blue Tiefling • Great Old One Warlock • Survivor of the Soul Harvest and Archon of Hope''

[[File:Astrid(ascended).png|thumb|center|400px|Astrid's current appearance as the custodian of the Ethereal Realm]]

== Overview ==
Astrid Myriad is a tiefling warlock whose pursuit of forbidden knowledge brought catastrophic consequences to his homeland of [[Corinth]] and nearly to all of [[Westwynd]].
His brilliance, curiosity, and arrogance drove him deep into occult study — ultimately binding him to the entity known as the [[Lord of Faces|Lord of Faces / Microphone]].

With the effort of the [[The Runaways]], Astrid was able to separate the yolk of Microphone from Westwynd and break free of the pact that once defined him.

His powers previously manifested violently: when casting spells, his body would erupt in unstable, violent '''black flame''', a visible sign of the warped magic flowing through him when he was tethered to the Lord of Faces.

Today, Astrid is debatably ascended to the status of an Archon. At this time, there has been no confirmation or further follow up on the nature of his endeavors in the Astral Realm.

== Physical Description ==
Astrid appears in their early twenties, slight of build, with distinctly fiendish tiefling features and faint arcane scars burned into their skin from the failed ritual that cursed him.
Their eyes glow with an unnatural intensity, and when channeling eldritch power, they become engulfed in roiling black fire that distorts the air around them.

== Personality ==
Astrid began as a quiet, intensely introspective figure whose pursuit of knowledge often overrode caution and empathy.
He valued precision and truth above diplomacy, and early on he was intentionally cruel and emotionally withdrawn.

Meeting [[The Runaways]] challenged both his worldview and his emotional detachment. Forced to trust others to survive, Astrid learned that the true worth of people was not in knowledge, skill, or power — but in the ability to endure hardship, confront fear, and continue forward.

He ultimately came to live by the philosophy:

''“This too shall pass.”''

== Early Life ==

[[File:myth.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Myth around the time of Astrid’s fall to the Lord of Faces.]]

Astrid was born in [[Corinth]] to loving parents, [[Cryo]] and [[Mina]]. He grew up beside his younger brother, [[Lear Myriad|Lear]], whose small but natural magical talents Astrid envied yet adored.
Their days spent fishing at the lake and experimenting with Lear’s dancing lights remain Astrid’s most cherished memories.

Astrid’s insatiable curiosity led him to topics most considered dangerous: gods, forbidden histories, and the nature of mortal belief.
Under the influence of his enigmatic classmate [[Myth]], Astrid pursued knowledge outside the [[Weave]], unknowingly inching toward the being that would destroy his home.

== The Catalyst Event ==
Astrid’s desire to comprehend what should not be comprehended brought him into contact with the [[Lord of Faces]].
This first brush shattered his worldview and began the spread of the [[Soul Harvest]] across Corinth.

His parents fell ill, and Lear’s magic — then his mind — dissolved before Astrid’s eyes.
Astrid alone survived, burdened with guilt that would shape every choice that followed.

== Abilities & Powers ==
* **Former Thrall of the Lord of Faces:** Astrid was bound involuntarily through exposure and forbidden study.
* **Black Flame Curse:** Not a weapon, but a catastrophic self-inflicted curse from a ritual born of arrogance. When casting spells, Astrid erupted into unstable black flame that harmed his body, mind, and surroundings.
* **Vast knowledge of rituals, curses, and forbidden runes:** Much of this knowledge was gathered under Myth’s guidance or through fragmented eldritch texts.
* **Resistance to Soul Harvest corruption:** Not immunity, but a hardened tolerance that allowed him to survive exposure that killed others.
* **Ascended Insight:** After becoming custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]], Astrid created a vast library recording the lives and stories of mortals, observing without interfering — a deliberate rejection of the Lord of Faces’ possessiveness.

== Relationships ==
* **Cryo & Mina:** Astrid’s loving and inquisitive parents, both lost to the Soul Harvest.
* **[[Lear Myriad|Lear]]:** Astrid’s younger brother, whose fall to the corruption remains Astrid’s deepest wound.
* **[[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]]:** His former patron, captor, and cosmic tormentor.
* **[[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac Neeman Blackburn]]:** Astrid once saved him from suicide. Isaac now carries a watch that preserves an aspect of Astrid’s soul.
* **[[Jane]]:** Astrid’s lover. Her tethering to the Soul Harvest and their final encounter haunt him.
* **[[Myth]]:** Tutor, betrayer of the Lord of Faces, and Astrid’s closest intellectual companion. Previously known as Milston.

= Major Story Arcs =

== The Journal Years (Ages 17–20) ==
Astrid’s journals detail his descent from prodigy to cursed warlock.

=== Early Obsessions ===
At seventeen, Astrid questioned the nature of gods, fate, and mortal worship, believing truth could be grasped through study alone.

=== First Contact ===
Through Myth’s teachings, Astrid sought deeper comprehension of the entity that empowered them. Curiosity became fixation; fixation became infection.

Although what Myth was doing was objectively dooming Astrid, it was a necessary evil.

=== Lear’s Fall ===
Lear loses his magic, then his autonomy, then himself. Astrid witnesses the Soul Harvest consume his brother — a trauma central to his character.

=== Study of Wards & the Black Flame ===
Astrid learned to hide thoughts from the Lord through Wards taught by Myth. He later discovered fragmented texts describing the ‘‘Black Flame’’ — a ritual he arrogantly believed could free him.

== The Jane Incident ==
A defining tragedy in Astrid’s life.

=== Tethering ===
Jane read Astrid’s tome in desperation while he slept, unintentionally exposing herself to the Lord of Faces. A Soul Harvest parasite attached itself to her.

=== Myth’s Warning ===
In a vision, [[Myth]] warns Astrid that Jane is tethered and that the Lord despises her influence.

=== The Black Flame Outburst ===
Astrid attempted to execute a controlled spell to kill the parasite.
Instead:

* The curse ignites uncontrollably
* His flesh burns to ash
* His voice is destroyed
* Their home is obliterated

His final message to her, pushed into her mind:

''+JANE, LEAVE.+''

It is the last time he sees her.

== Before Runaways ==
Astrid wandered Westwynd, cursed and unstable, still tethered to the Lord of Faces.
He sought ways to sever their bond, unaware each attempt only deepened his corruption.

== Sparkborough ==
In Sparkborough, Astrid encounters [[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac]], scarred by the Lord’s influence.
This awakens Astrid’s desire to protect others from suffering the same fate.

== World Tree ==
Astrid learns the metaphysical structure binding the Lord of Faces to Westwynd’s planar fabric.
This knowledge becomes foundational to his eventual ascension.

== The Death of Myth ==
Following events beneath the [[World Tree]], Astrid believes [[Myth]] has been killed by the Lord for his betrayal and replaced by a false tutor named [[Doc]].
The loss pushes Astrid further toward self-destruction.

== Myth’s Perspective ==
In his private writings that Astrid discovered just before his death, [[Myth]] classifies Astrid as a ‘‘3b Warlock’’ — one who knows the truth of the Lord yet continues to struggle against it -- as well as the nature of all of The Lord of Faces kin.

Myth does not view Astrid’s Black Flame ritual as defiance, but as tragic hubris.
Yet he admires Astrid’s refusal to surrender his identity, even as he destroys himself.

== The Black Flame Rebellion (Corrected Canon) ==
Astrid’s final attempt to use the Black Flame was not a rebellion — it was a catastrophic miscalculation.

During the ritual the two realms blurred, geometry distorted which weighted on the sanity of Astrid. In his attempt to cast the spell, the Black Flame surged uncontrollably and left Astrid’s body decayed into living fire.

The ritual '''did not''' harm or even touch the [[Lord of Faces]]. Just as he had always done, he merely watched and pulled the strings of Astrid's fate.

This would be the catalyst for Astrid as it left him permanently cursed, broken, and balanced in a state of undeath.

== The Corellite Era & The Error Project ==
In the [[Corellite Empire]], [[Ovina]] attempted to elevate Astrid to godhood by isolating and amplifying the ‘‘Error’’ — a horrible spawn of The Lord of Faces that was obsessed with Astrid.

While undergoing Ovina's attempts to ascend him, Astrid wrote mental notes urging himself to:

* Protect [[Ragnar]]
* Protect [[Marco]]
* Protect [[Ausmund]]
* Trust [[Merridoc]]
* ‘‘Break the chain, even if it means breaking yourself.’’

This marks the beginning of Astrid’s internal rebellion against destiny.

== Return to Corinth and the Festival of Saint Myriad ==

== The Battle of Greymore Abbey ==

== The Morgana Dilemma and the Dead Wood==

== The Death of Despair and the Rise of Endurance ==

== Ethereal Sea ==

Shortly after Astrid's ascension to the Atheral Sea following the defeat of [[Microphone]] and [[Doc]], Astrid noticed a collection of souls that were not going to their final resting places. In fact, a large amount were stuck in this in between in the Astral Plane, unable to move on. Astrid does what he can to keep these wayward souls comfortable but does not know how he can help.

During his times containing the idea of [[Microphone]], Astrid learned of the real [[Rivers Guangxi]] and that the one serving under [[Venoa]] and the [[Azah'rul|Dragon Empire]] may, in fact, be a farce. The real [[Rivers Guangxi|Rivers]] died 38 years ago in small town on the continent of [[Cassius]]. He allegedly lived a quiet life after defeating an early form of [[Microphone]] amongst other accomplishments.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Maintaining stability in the [[Ethereal Sea]].
He has chosen to refrain from influencing the Material Plane so as not to mimic the actions of the [[Lord of Faces]].

== Notes ==
This page reflects only the most commonly accepted version of Astrid’s history. Competing records, magical distortions, and unreliable narrators may alter or contradict certain details.

Microphone

2026-07-24T02:41:58Z

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Microphone

2026-07-24T02:41:35Z

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Astrid Myriad

2026-07-24T02:39:16Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Astral Plane */

{{Infobox character
| name = Astrid Myriad
| image = Astrid(ascended).png
| race = [[Tiefling]]
| class = [[Warlock (Great Old One)|Warlock — Great Old One]]
| titles = Survivor of the [[Soul Harvest]]; Archon of Hope; Custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]]
| birthplace = [[Corinth]]
| affiliations = [[The Runaways]] • [[Corellite Empire]] (formerly)
| patron = [[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]] (formerly)
| family = [[Cryo]] (father), [[Mina]] (mother), [[Lear Myriad|Lear]] (sibling)
| significant_other = [[Jane]] (estranged)
| tutor = [[Myth]]
| realm = [[Ethereal Realm]]
}}

= Astrid Myriad =
''Blue Tiefling • Great Old One Warlock • Survivor of the Soul Harvest and Archon of Hope''

[[File:Astrid(ascended).png|thumb|center|400px|Astrid's current appearance as the custodian of the Ethereal Realm]]

== Overview ==
Astrid Myriad is a tiefling warlock whose pursuit of forbidden knowledge brought catastrophic consequences to his homeland of [[Corinth]] and nearly to all of [[Westwynd]].
His brilliance, curiosity, and arrogance drove him deep into occult study — ultimately binding him to the entity known as the [[Lord of Faces|Lord of Faces / Microphone]].

With the effort of the [[The Runaways]], Astrid was able to separate the yolk of Microphone from Westwynd and break free of the pact that once defined him.

His powers previously manifested violently: when casting spells, his body would erupt in unstable, violent '''black flame''', a visible sign of the warped magic flowing through him when he was tethered to the Lord of Faces.

Today, Astrid is debatably ascended to the status of an Archon. At this time, there has been no confirmation or further follow up on the nature of his endeavors in the Astral Realm.

== Physical Description ==
Astrid appears in their early twenties, slight of build, with distinctly fiendish tiefling features and faint arcane scars burned into their skin from the failed ritual that cursed him.
Their eyes glow with an unnatural intensity, and when channeling eldritch power, they become engulfed in roiling black fire that distorts the air around them.

== Personality ==
Astrid began as a quiet, intensely introspective figure whose pursuit of knowledge often overrode caution and empathy.
He valued precision and truth above diplomacy, and early on he was intentionally cruel and emotionally withdrawn.

Meeting [[The Runaways]] challenged both his worldview and his emotional detachment. Forced to trust others to survive, Astrid learned that the true worth of people was not in knowledge, skill, or power — but in the ability to endure hardship, confront fear, and continue forward.

He ultimately came to live by the philosophy:

''“This too shall pass.”''

== Early Life ==

[[File:myth.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Myth around the time of Astrid’s fall to the Lord of Faces.]]

Astrid was born in [[Corinth]] to loving parents, [[Cryo]] and [[Mina]]. He grew up beside his younger brother, [[Lear Myriad|Lear]], whose small but natural magical talents Astrid envied yet adored.
Their days spent fishing at the lake and experimenting with Lear’s dancing lights remain Astrid’s most cherished memories.

Astrid’s insatiable curiosity led him to topics most considered dangerous: gods, forbidden histories, and the nature of mortal belief.
Under the influence of his enigmatic classmate [[Myth]], Astrid pursued knowledge outside the [[Weave]], unknowingly inching toward the being that would destroy his home.

== The Catalyst Event ==
Astrid’s desire to comprehend what should not be comprehended brought him into contact with the [[Lord of Faces]].
This first brush shattered his worldview and began the spread of the [[Soul Harvest]] across Corinth.

His parents fell ill, and Lear’s magic — then his mind — dissolved before Astrid’s eyes.
Astrid alone survived, burdened with guilt that would shape every choice that followed.

== Abilities & Powers ==
* **Former Thrall of the Lord of Faces:** Astrid was bound involuntarily through exposure and forbidden study.
* **Black Flame Curse:** Not a weapon, but a catastrophic self-inflicted curse from a ritual born of arrogance. When casting spells, Astrid erupted into unstable black flame that harmed his body, mind, and surroundings.
* **Vast knowledge of rituals, curses, and forbidden runes:** Much of this knowledge was gathered under Myth’s guidance or through fragmented eldritch texts.
* **Resistance to Soul Harvest corruption:** Not immunity, but a hardened tolerance that allowed him to survive exposure that killed others.
* **Ascended Insight:** After becoming custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]], Astrid created a vast library recording the lives and stories of mortals, observing without interfering — a deliberate rejection of the Lord of Faces’ possessiveness.

== Relationships ==
* **Cryo & Mina:** Astrid’s loving and inquisitive parents, both lost to the Soul Harvest.
* **[[Lear Myriad|Lear]]:** Astrid’s younger brother, whose fall to the corruption remains Astrid’s deepest wound.
* **[[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]]:** His former patron, captor, and cosmic tormentor.
* **[[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac Neeman Blackburn]]:** Astrid once saved him from suicide. Isaac now carries a watch that preserves an aspect of Astrid’s soul.
* **[[Jane]]:** Astrid’s lover. Her tethering to the Soul Harvest and their final encounter haunt him.
* **[[Myth]]:** Tutor, betrayer of the Lord of Faces, and Astrid’s closest intellectual companion. Previously known as Milston.

= Major Story Arcs =

== The Journal Years (Ages 17–20) ==
Astrid’s journals detail his descent from prodigy to cursed warlock.

=== Early Obsessions ===
At seventeen, Astrid questioned the nature of gods, fate, and mortal worship, believing truth could be grasped through study alone.

=== First Contact ===
Through Myth’s teachings, Astrid sought deeper comprehension of the entity that empowered them. Curiosity became fixation; fixation became infection.

Although what Myth was doing was objectively dooming Astrid, it was a necessary evil.

=== Lear’s Fall ===
Lear loses his magic, then his autonomy, then himself. Astrid witnesses the Soul Harvest consume his brother — a trauma central to his character.

=== Study of Wards & the Black Flame ===
Astrid learned to hide thoughts from the Lord through Wards taught by Myth. He later discovered fragmented texts describing the ‘‘Black Flame’’ — a ritual he arrogantly believed could free him.

== The Jane Incident ==
A defining tragedy in Astrid’s life.

=== Tethering ===
Jane read Astrid’s tome in desperation while he slept, unintentionally exposing herself to the Lord of Faces. A Soul Harvest parasite attached itself to her.

=== Myth’s Warning ===
In a vision, [[Myth]] warns Astrid that Jane is tethered and that the Lord despises her influence.

=== The Black Flame Outburst ===
Astrid attempted to execute a controlled spell to kill the parasite.
Instead:

* The curse ignites uncontrollably
* His flesh burns to ash
* His voice is destroyed
* Their home is obliterated

His final message to her, pushed into her mind:

''+JANE, LEAVE.+''

It is the last time he sees her.

== Before Runaways ==
Astrid wandered Westwynd, cursed and unstable, still tethered to the Lord of Faces.
He sought ways to sever their bond, unaware each attempt only deepened his corruption.

== Sparkborough ==
In Sparkborough, Astrid encounters [[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac]], scarred by the Lord’s influence.
This awakens Astrid’s desire to protect others from suffering the same fate.

== World Tree ==
Astrid learns the metaphysical structure binding the Lord of Faces to Westwynd’s planar fabric.
This knowledge becomes foundational to his eventual ascension.

== The Death of Myth ==
Following events beneath the [[World Tree]], Astrid believes [[Myth]] has been killed by the Lord for his betrayal and replaced by a false tutor named [[Doc]].
The loss pushes Astrid further toward self-destruction.

== Myth’s Perspective ==
In his private writings that Astrid discovered just before his death, [[Myth]] classifies Astrid as a ‘‘3b Warlock’’ — one who knows the truth of the Lord yet continues to struggle against it -- as well as the nature of all of The Lord of Faces kin.

Myth does not view Astrid’s Black Flame ritual as defiance, but as tragic hubris.
Yet he admires Astrid’s refusal to surrender his identity, even as he destroys himself.

== The Black Flame Rebellion (Corrected Canon) ==
Astrid’s final attempt to use the Black Flame was not a rebellion — it was a catastrophic miscalculation.

During the ritual the two realms blurred, geometry distorted which weighted on the sanity of Astrid. In his attempt to cast the spell, the Black Flame surged uncontrollably and left Astrid’s body decayed into living fire.

The ritual '''did not''' harm or even touch the [[Lord of Faces]]. Just as he had always done, he merely watched and pulled the strings of Astrid's fate.

This would be the catalyst for Astrid as it left him permanently cursed, broken, and balanced in a state of undeath.

== The Corellite Era & The Error Project ==
In the [[Corellite Empire]], [[Ovina]] attempted to elevate Astrid to godhood by isolating and amplifying the ‘‘Error’’ — a horrible spawn of The Lord of Faces that was obsessed with Astrid.

While undergoing Ovina's attempts to ascend him, Astrid wrote mental notes urging himself to:

* Protect [[Ragnar]]
* Protect [[Marco]]
* Protect [[Ausmund]]
* Trust [[Merridoc]]
* ‘‘Break the chain, even if it means breaking yourself.’’

This marks the beginning of Astrid’s internal rebellion against destiny.

== Return to Corinth and the Festival of Saint Myriad ==

== The Battle of Greymore Abbey ==

== The Morgana Dilemma and the Dead Wood==

== The Death of Despair and the Rise of Endurance ==

== Astral Plane ==

Shortly after Astrid's ascension to the Astral Plane following the defeat of [[Microphone]] and [[Doc]], Astrid noticed a collection of souls that were not going to their final resting places. In fact, a large amount were stuck in this in between in the Astral Plane, unable to move on. Astrid does what he can to keep these wayward souls comfortable but does not know how he can help.

During his times containing the idea of [[Microphone]], Astrid learned of the real [[Rivers Guangxi]] and that the one serving under [[Venoa]] and the [[Azah'rul|Dragon Empire]] may, in fact, be a farce. The real [[Rivers Guangxi|Rivers]] died 38 years ago in small town on the continent of [[Cassius]]. He allegedly lived a quiet life after defeating an early form of [[Microphone]] amongst other accomplishments.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Maintaining stability in the [[Ethereal Realm]].
He has chosen to refrain from influencing the Material Plane so as not to mimic the actions of the [[Lord of Faces]].

== Notes ==
This page reflects only the most commonly accepted version of Astrid’s history. Competing records, magical distortions, and unreliable narrators may alter or contradict certain details.

Astrid Myriad

2026-07-24T02:38:15Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Astral Plane */

{{Infobox character
| name = Astrid Myriad
| image = Astrid(ascended).png
| race = [[Tiefling]]
| class = [[Warlock (Great Old One)|Warlock — Great Old One]]
| titles = Survivor of the [[Soul Harvest]]; Archon of Hope; Custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]]
| birthplace = [[Corinth]]
| affiliations = [[The Runaways]] • [[Corellite Empire]] (formerly)
| patron = [[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]] (formerly)
| family = [[Cryo]] (father), [[Mina]] (mother), [[Lear Myriad|Lear]] (sibling)
| significant_other = [[Jane]] (estranged)
| tutor = [[Myth]]
| realm = [[Ethereal Realm]]
}}

= Astrid Myriad =
''Blue Tiefling • Great Old One Warlock • Survivor of the Soul Harvest and Archon of Hope''

[[File:Astrid(ascended).png|thumb|center|400px|Astrid's current appearance as the custodian of the Ethereal Realm]]

== Overview ==
Astrid Myriad is a tiefling warlock whose pursuit of forbidden knowledge brought catastrophic consequences to his homeland of [[Corinth]] and nearly to all of [[Westwynd]].
His brilliance, curiosity, and arrogance drove him deep into occult study — ultimately binding him to the entity known as the [[Lord of Faces|Lord of Faces / Microphone]].

With the effort of the [[The Runaways]], Astrid was able to separate the yolk of Microphone from Westwynd and break free of the pact that once defined him.

His powers previously manifested violently: when casting spells, his body would erupt in unstable, violent '''black flame''', a visible sign of the warped magic flowing through him when he was tethered to the Lord of Faces.

Today, Astrid is debatably ascended to the status of an Archon. At this time, there has been no confirmation or further follow up on the nature of his endeavors in the Astral Realm.

== Physical Description ==
Astrid appears in their early twenties, slight of build, with distinctly fiendish tiefling features and faint arcane scars burned into their skin from the failed ritual that cursed him.
Their eyes glow with an unnatural intensity, and when channeling eldritch power, they become engulfed in roiling black fire that distorts the air around them.

== Personality ==
Astrid began as a quiet, intensely introspective figure whose pursuit of knowledge often overrode caution and empathy.
He valued precision and truth above diplomacy, and early on he was intentionally cruel and emotionally withdrawn.

Meeting [[The Runaways]] challenged both his worldview and his emotional detachment. Forced to trust others to survive, Astrid learned that the true worth of people was not in knowledge, skill, or power — but in the ability to endure hardship, confront fear, and continue forward.

He ultimately came to live by the philosophy:

''“This too shall pass.”''

== Early Life ==

[[File:myth.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Myth around the time of Astrid’s fall to the Lord of Faces.]]

Astrid was born in [[Corinth]] to loving parents, [[Cryo]] and [[Mina]]. He grew up beside his younger brother, [[Lear Myriad|Lear]], whose small but natural magical talents Astrid envied yet adored.
Their days spent fishing at the lake and experimenting with Lear’s dancing lights remain Astrid’s most cherished memories.

Astrid’s insatiable curiosity led him to topics most considered dangerous: gods, forbidden histories, and the nature of mortal belief.
Under the influence of his enigmatic classmate [[Myth]], Astrid pursued knowledge outside the [[Weave]], unknowingly inching toward the being that would destroy his home.

== The Catalyst Event ==
Astrid’s desire to comprehend what should not be comprehended brought him into contact with the [[Lord of Faces]].
This first brush shattered his worldview and began the spread of the [[Soul Harvest]] across Corinth.

His parents fell ill, and Lear’s magic — then his mind — dissolved before Astrid’s eyes.
Astrid alone survived, burdened with guilt that would shape every choice that followed.

== Abilities & Powers ==
* **Former Thrall of the Lord of Faces:** Astrid was bound involuntarily through exposure and forbidden study.
* **Black Flame Curse:** Not a weapon, but a catastrophic self-inflicted curse from a ritual born of arrogance. When casting spells, Astrid erupted into unstable black flame that harmed his body, mind, and surroundings.
* **Vast knowledge of rituals, curses, and forbidden runes:** Much of this knowledge was gathered under Myth’s guidance or through fragmented eldritch texts.
* **Resistance to Soul Harvest corruption:** Not immunity, but a hardened tolerance that allowed him to survive exposure that killed others.
* **Ascended Insight:** After becoming custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]], Astrid created a vast library recording the lives and stories of mortals, observing without interfering — a deliberate rejection of the Lord of Faces’ possessiveness.

== Relationships ==
* **Cryo & Mina:** Astrid’s loving and inquisitive parents, both lost to the Soul Harvest.
* **[[Lear Myriad|Lear]]:** Astrid’s younger brother, whose fall to the corruption remains Astrid’s deepest wound.
* **[[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]]:** His former patron, captor, and cosmic tormentor.
* **[[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac Neeman Blackburn]]:** Astrid once saved him from suicide. Isaac now carries a watch that preserves an aspect of Astrid’s soul.
* **[[Jane]]:** Astrid’s lover. Her tethering to the Soul Harvest and their final encounter haunt him.
* **[[Myth]]:** Tutor, betrayer of the Lord of Faces, and Astrid’s closest intellectual companion. Previously known as Milston.

= Major Story Arcs =

== The Journal Years (Ages 17–20) ==
Astrid’s journals detail his descent from prodigy to cursed warlock.

=== Early Obsessions ===
At seventeen, Astrid questioned the nature of gods, fate, and mortal worship, believing truth could be grasped through study alone.

=== First Contact ===
Through Myth’s teachings, Astrid sought deeper comprehension of the entity that empowered them. Curiosity became fixation; fixation became infection.

Although what Myth was doing was objectively dooming Astrid, it was a necessary evil.

=== Lear’s Fall ===
Lear loses his magic, then his autonomy, then himself. Astrid witnesses the Soul Harvest consume his brother — a trauma central to his character.

=== Study of Wards & the Black Flame ===
Astrid learned to hide thoughts from the Lord through Wards taught by Myth. He later discovered fragmented texts describing the ‘‘Black Flame’’ — a ritual he arrogantly believed could free him.

== The Jane Incident ==
A defining tragedy in Astrid’s life.

=== Tethering ===
Jane read Astrid’s tome in desperation while he slept, unintentionally exposing herself to the Lord of Faces. A Soul Harvest parasite attached itself to her.

=== Myth’s Warning ===
In a vision, [[Myth]] warns Astrid that Jane is tethered and that the Lord despises her influence.

=== The Black Flame Outburst ===
Astrid attempted to execute a controlled spell to kill the parasite.
Instead:

* The curse ignites uncontrollably
* His flesh burns to ash
* His voice is destroyed
* Their home is obliterated

His final message to her, pushed into her mind:

''+JANE, LEAVE.+''

It is the last time he sees her.

== Before Runaways ==
Astrid wandered Westwynd, cursed and unstable, still tethered to the Lord of Faces.
He sought ways to sever their bond, unaware each attempt only deepened his corruption.

== Sparkborough ==
In Sparkborough, Astrid encounters [[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac]], scarred by the Lord’s influence.
This awakens Astrid’s desire to protect others from suffering the same fate.

== World Tree ==
Astrid learns the metaphysical structure binding the Lord of Faces to Westwynd’s planar fabric.
This knowledge becomes foundational to his eventual ascension.

== The Death of Myth ==
Following events beneath the [[World Tree]], Astrid believes [[Myth]] has been killed by the Lord for his betrayal and replaced by a false tutor named [[Doc]].
The loss pushes Astrid further toward self-destruction.

== Myth’s Perspective ==
In his private writings that Astrid discovered just before his death, [[Myth]] classifies Astrid as a ‘‘3b Warlock’’ — one who knows the truth of the Lord yet continues to struggle against it -- as well as the nature of all of The Lord of Faces kin.

Myth does not view Astrid’s Black Flame ritual as defiance, but as tragic hubris.
Yet he admires Astrid’s refusal to surrender his identity, even as he destroys himself.

== The Black Flame Rebellion (Corrected Canon) ==
Astrid’s final attempt to use the Black Flame was not a rebellion — it was a catastrophic miscalculation.

During the ritual the two realms blurred, geometry distorted which weighted on the sanity of Astrid. In his attempt to cast the spell, the Black Flame surged uncontrollably and left Astrid’s body decayed into living fire.

The ritual '''did not''' harm or even touch the [[Lord of Faces]]. Just as he had always done, he merely watched and pulled the strings of Astrid's fate.

This would be the catalyst for Astrid as it left him permanently cursed, broken, and balanced in a state of undeath.

== The Corellite Era & The Error Project ==
In the [[Corellite Empire]], [[Ovina]] attempted to elevate Astrid to godhood by isolating and amplifying the ‘‘Error’’ — a horrible spawn of The Lord of Faces that was obsessed with Astrid.

While undergoing Ovina's attempts to ascend him, Astrid wrote mental notes urging himself to:

* Protect [[Ragnar]]
* Protect [[Marco]]
* Protect [[Ausmund]]
* Trust [[Merridoc]]
* ‘‘Break the chain, even if it means breaking yourself.’’

This marks the beginning of Astrid’s internal rebellion against destiny.

== Return to Corinth and the Festival of Saint Myriad ==

== The Battle of Greymore Abbey ==

== The Morgana Dilemma and the Dead Wood==

== The Death of Despair and the Rise of Endurance ==

== Astral Plane ==

Shortly after Astrid's ascension to the Astral Plane following the defeat of [[Microphone]] and [[Doc]], Astrid noticed a collection of souls that were not going to their final resting places. In fact, a large amount were stuck in this in between in the Astral Plane, unable to move on. Astrid does what he can to keep these wayward souls comfortable but does not know how he can help.

During his times containing the idea of [[Microphone]], Astrid learned of the real [[Rivers Guangxi]] and that the one serving under [[Venoa]] and the [[Azha'rul|Dragon Empire]] may, in fact, be a farce. The real [[Rivers Guangxi|Rivers]] died 38 years ago in small town on the continent of [[Cassius]]. He allegedly lived a quiet life after defeating an early form of [[Microphone]] amongst other accomplishments.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Maintaining stability in the [[Ethereal Realm]].
He has chosen to refrain from influencing the Material Plane so as not to mimic the actions of the [[Lord of Faces]].

== Notes ==
This page reflects only the most commonly accepted version of Astrid’s history. Competing records, magical distortions, and unreliable narrators may alter or contradict certain details.

Astrid Myriad

2026-07-24T02:38:05Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Astral Plane */

{{Infobox character
| name = Astrid Myriad
| image = Astrid(ascended).png
| race = [[Tiefling]]
| class = [[Warlock (Great Old One)|Warlock — Great Old One]]
| titles = Survivor of the [[Soul Harvest]]; Archon of Hope; Custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]]
| birthplace = [[Corinth]]
| affiliations = [[The Runaways]] • [[Corellite Empire]] (formerly)
| patron = [[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]] (formerly)
| family = [[Cryo]] (father), [[Mina]] (mother), [[Lear Myriad|Lear]] (sibling)
| significant_other = [[Jane]] (estranged)
| tutor = [[Myth]]
| realm = [[Ethereal Realm]]
}}

= Astrid Myriad =
''Blue Tiefling • Great Old One Warlock • Survivor of the Soul Harvest and Archon of Hope''

[[File:Astrid(ascended).png|thumb|center|400px|Astrid's current appearance as the custodian of the Ethereal Realm]]

== Overview ==
Astrid Myriad is a tiefling warlock whose pursuit of forbidden knowledge brought catastrophic consequences to his homeland of [[Corinth]] and nearly to all of [[Westwynd]].
His brilliance, curiosity, and arrogance drove him deep into occult study — ultimately binding him to the entity known as the [[Lord of Faces|Lord of Faces / Microphone]].

With the effort of the [[The Runaways]], Astrid was able to separate the yolk of Microphone from Westwynd and break free of the pact that once defined him.

His powers previously manifested violently: when casting spells, his body would erupt in unstable, violent '''black flame''', a visible sign of the warped magic flowing through him when he was tethered to the Lord of Faces.

Today, Astrid is debatably ascended to the status of an Archon. At this time, there has been no confirmation or further follow up on the nature of his endeavors in the Astral Realm.

== Physical Description ==
Astrid appears in their early twenties, slight of build, with distinctly fiendish tiefling features and faint arcane scars burned into their skin from the failed ritual that cursed him.
Their eyes glow with an unnatural intensity, and when channeling eldritch power, they become engulfed in roiling black fire that distorts the air around them.

== Personality ==
Astrid began as a quiet, intensely introspective figure whose pursuit of knowledge often overrode caution and empathy.
He valued precision and truth above diplomacy, and early on he was intentionally cruel and emotionally withdrawn.

Meeting [[The Runaways]] challenged both his worldview and his emotional detachment. Forced to trust others to survive, Astrid learned that the true worth of people was not in knowledge, skill, or power — but in the ability to endure hardship, confront fear, and continue forward.

He ultimately came to live by the philosophy:

''“This too shall pass.”''

== Early Life ==

[[File:myth.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Myth around the time of Astrid’s fall to the Lord of Faces.]]

Astrid was born in [[Corinth]] to loving parents, [[Cryo]] and [[Mina]]. He grew up beside his younger brother, [[Lear Myriad|Lear]], whose small but natural magical talents Astrid envied yet adored.
Their days spent fishing at the lake and experimenting with Lear’s dancing lights remain Astrid’s most cherished memories.

Astrid’s insatiable curiosity led him to topics most considered dangerous: gods, forbidden histories, and the nature of mortal belief.
Under the influence of his enigmatic classmate [[Myth]], Astrid pursued knowledge outside the [[Weave]], unknowingly inching toward the being that would destroy his home.

== The Catalyst Event ==
Astrid’s desire to comprehend what should not be comprehended brought him into contact with the [[Lord of Faces]].
This first brush shattered his worldview and began the spread of the [[Soul Harvest]] across Corinth.

His parents fell ill, and Lear’s magic — then his mind — dissolved before Astrid’s eyes.
Astrid alone survived, burdened with guilt that would shape every choice that followed.

== Abilities & Powers ==
* **Former Thrall of the Lord of Faces:** Astrid was bound involuntarily through exposure and forbidden study.
* **Black Flame Curse:** Not a weapon, but a catastrophic self-inflicted curse from a ritual born of arrogance. When casting spells, Astrid erupted into unstable black flame that harmed his body, mind, and surroundings.
* **Vast knowledge of rituals, curses, and forbidden runes:** Much of this knowledge was gathered under Myth’s guidance or through fragmented eldritch texts.
* **Resistance to Soul Harvest corruption:** Not immunity, but a hardened tolerance that allowed him to survive exposure that killed others.
* **Ascended Insight:** After becoming custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]], Astrid created a vast library recording the lives and stories of mortals, observing without interfering — a deliberate rejection of the Lord of Faces’ possessiveness.

== Relationships ==
* **Cryo & Mina:** Astrid’s loving and inquisitive parents, both lost to the Soul Harvest.
* **[[Lear Myriad|Lear]]:** Astrid’s younger brother, whose fall to the corruption remains Astrid’s deepest wound.
* **[[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]]:** His former patron, captor, and cosmic tormentor.
* **[[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac Neeman Blackburn]]:** Astrid once saved him from suicide. Isaac now carries a watch that preserves an aspect of Astrid’s soul.
* **[[Jane]]:** Astrid’s lover. Her tethering to the Soul Harvest and their final encounter haunt him.
* **[[Myth]]:** Tutor, betrayer of the Lord of Faces, and Astrid’s closest intellectual companion. Previously known as Milston.

= Major Story Arcs =

== The Journal Years (Ages 17–20) ==
Astrid’s journals detail his descent from prodigy to cursed warlock.

=== Early Obsessions ===
At seventeen, Astrid questioned the nature of gods, fate, and mortal worship, believing truth could be grasped through study alone.

=== First Contact ===
Through Myth’s teachings, Astrid sought deeper comprehension of the entity that empowered them. Curiosity became fixation; fixation became infection.

Although what Myth was doing was objectively dooming Astrid, it was a necessary evil.

=== Lear’s Fall ===
Lear loses his magic, then his autonomy, then himself. Astrid witnesses the Soul Harvest consume his brother — a trauma central to his character.

=== Study of Wards & the Black Flame ===
Astrid learned to hide thoughts from the Lord through Wards taught by Myth. He later discovered fragmented texts describing the ‘‘Black Flame’’ — a ritual he arrogantly believed could free him.

== The Jane Incident ==
A defining tragedy in Astrid’s life.

=== Tethering ===
Jane read Astrid’s tome in desperation while he slept, unintentionally exposing herself to the Lord of Faces. A Soul Harvest parasite attached itself to her.

=== Myth’s Warning ===
In a vision, [[Myth]] warns Astrid that Jane is tethered and that the Lord despises her influence.

=== The Black Flame Outburst ===
Astrid attempted to execute a controlled spell to kill the parasite.
Instead:

* The curse ignites uncontrollably
* His flesh burns to ash
* His voice is destroyed
* Their home is obliterated

His final message to her, pushed into her mind:

''+JANE, LEAVE.+''

It is the last time he sees her.

== Before Runaways ==
Astrid wandered Westwynd, cursed and unstable, still tethered to the Lord of Faces.
He sought ways to sever their bond, unaware each attempt only deepened his corruption.

== Sparkborough ==
In Sparkborough, Astrid encounters [[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac]], scarred by the Lord’s influence.
This awakens Astrid’s desire to protect others from suffering the same fate.

== World Tree ==
Astrid learns the metaphysical structure binding the Lord of Faces to Westwynd’s planar fabric.
This knowledge becomes foundational to his eventual ascension.

== The Death of Myth ==
Following events beneath the [[World Tree]], Astrid believes [[Myth]] has been killed by the Lord for his betrayal and replaced by a false tutor named [[Doc]].
The loss pushes Astrid further toward self-destruction.

== Myth’s Perspective ==
In his private writings that Astrid discovered just before his death, [[Myth]] classifies Astrid as a ‘‘3b Warlock’’ — one who knows the truth of the Lord yet continues to struggle against it -- as well as the nature of all of The Lord of Faces kin.

Myth does not view Astrid’s Black Flame ritual as defiance, but as tragic hubris.
Yet he admires Astrid’s refusal to surrender his identity, even as he destroys himself.

== The Black Flame Rebellion (Corrected Canon) ==
Astrid’s final attempt to use the Black Flame was not a rebellion — it was a catastrophic miscalculation.

During the ritual the two realms blurred, geometry distorted which weighted on the sanity of Astrid. In his attempt to cast the spell, the Black Flame surged uncontrollably and left Astrid’s body decayed into living fire.

The ritual '''did not''' harm or even touch the [[Lord of Faces]]. Just as he had always done, he merely watched and pulled the strings of Astrid's fate.

This would be the catalyst for Astrid as it left him permanently cursed, broken, and balanced in a state of undeath.

== The Corellite Era & The Error Project ==
In the [[Corellite Empire]], [[Ovina]] attempted to elevate Astrid to godhood by isolating and amplifying the ‘‘Error’’ — a horrible spawn of The Lord of Faces that was obsessed with Astrid.

While undergoing Ovina's attempts to ascend him, Astrid wrote mental notes urging himself to:

* Protect [[Ragnar]]
* Protect [[Marco]]
* Protect [[Ausmund]]
* Trust [[Merridoc]]
* ‘‘Break the chain, even if it means breaking yourself.’’

This marks the beginning of Astrid’s internal rebellion against destiny.

== Return to Corinth and the Festival of Saint Myriad ==

== The Battle of Greymore Abbey ==

== The Morgana Dilemma and the Dead Wood==

== The Death of Despair and the Rise of Endurance ==

== Astral Plane ==

Shortly after Astrid's ascension to the Astral Plane following the defeat of [[Microphone]] and [[Doc]], Astrid noticed a collection of souls that were not going to their final resting places. In fact, a large amount were stuck in this in between in the Astral Plane, unable to move on. Astrid does what he can to keep these wayward souls comfortable but does not know how he can help.

During his times containing the idea of [[Microphone]], Astrid learned of the real [[Rivers Guangxi]] and that the one serving under [[Venoa]] and the [[Azha'rul|Dragon Empire may]], in fact, be a farce. The real [[Rivers Guangxi|Rivers]] died 38 years ago in small town on the continent of [[Cassius]]. He allegedly lived a quiet life after defeating an early form of [[Microphone]] amongst other accomplishments.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Maintaining stability in the [[Ethereal Realm]].
He has chosen to refrain from influencing the Material Plane so as not to mimic the actions of the [[Lord of Faces]].

== Notes ==
This page reflects only the most commonly accepted version of Astrid’s history. Competing records, magical distortions, and unreliable narrators may alter or contradict certain details.

Astrid Myriad

2026-07-24T02:37:12Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Astral Plane */

{{Infobox character
| name = Astrid Myriad
| image = Astrid(ascended).png
| race = [[Tiefling]]
| class = [[Warlock (Great Old One)|Warlock — Great Old One]]
| titles = Survivor of the [[Soul Harvest]]; Archon of Hope; Custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]]
| birthplace = [[Corinth]]
| affiliations = [[The Runaways]] • [[Corellite Empire]] (formerly)
| patron = [[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]] (formerly)
| family = [[Cryo]] (father), [[Mina]] (mother), [[Lear Myriad|Lear]] (sibling)
| significant_other = [[Jane]] (estranged)
| tutor = [[Myth]]
| realm = [[Ethereal Realm]]
}}

= Astrid Myriad =
''Blue Tiefling • Great Old One Warlock • Survivor of the Soul Harvest and Archon of Hope''

[[File:Astrid(ascended).png|thumb|center|400px|Astrid's current appearance as the custodian of the Ethereal Realm]]

== Overview ==
Astrid Myriad is a tiefling warlock whose pursuit of forbidden knowledge brought catastrophic consequences to his homeland of [[Corinth]] and nearly to all of [[Westwynd]].
His brilliance, curiosity, and arrogance drove him deep into occult study — ultimately binding him to the entity known as the [[Lord of Faces|Lord of Faces / Microphone]].

With the effort of the [[The Runaways]], Astrid was able to separate the yolk of Microphone from Westwynd and break free of the pact that once defined him.

His powers previously manifested violently: when casting spells, his body would erupt in unstable, violent '''black flame''', a visible sign of the warped magic flowing through him when he was tethered to the Lord of Faces.

Today, Astrid is debatably ascended to the status of an Archon. At this time, there has been no confirmation or further follow up on the nature of his endeavors in the Astral Realm.

== Physical Description ==
Astrid appears in their early twenties, slight of build, with distinctly fiendish tiefling features and faint arcane scars burned into their skin from the failed ritual that cursed him.
Their eyes glow with an unnatural intensity, and when channeling eldritch power, they become engulfed in roiling black fire that distorts the air around them.

== Personality ==
Astrid began as a quiet, intensely introspective figure whose pursuit of knowledge often overrode caution and empathy.
He valued precision and truth above diplomacy, and early on he was intentionally cruel and emotionally withdrawn.

Meeting [[The Runaways]] challenged both his worldview and his emotional detachment. Forced to trust others to survive, Astrid learned that the true worth of people was not in knowledge, skill, or power — but in the ability to endure hardship, confront fear, and continue forward.

He ultimately came to live by the philosophy:

''“This too shall pass.”''

== Early Life ==

[[File:myth.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Myth around the time of Astrid’s fall to the Lord of Faces.]]

Astrid was born in [[Corinth]] to loving parents, [[Cryo]] and [[Mina]]. He grew up beside his younger brother, [[Lear Myriad|Lear]], whose small but natural magical talents Astrid envied yet adored.
Their days spent fishing at the lake and experimenting with Lear’s dancing lights remain Astrid’s most cherished memories.

Astrid’s insatiable curiosity led him to topics most considered dangerous: gods, forbidden histories, and the nature of mortal belief.
Under the influence of his enigmatic classmate [[Myth]], Astrid pursued knowledge outside the [[Weave]], unknowingly inching toward the being that would destroy his home.

== The Catalyst Event ==
Astrid’s desire to comprehend what should not be comprehended brought him into contact with the [[Lord of Faces]].
This first brush shattered his worldview and began the spread of the [[Soul Harvest]] across Corinth.

His parents fell ill, and Lear’s magic — then his mind — dissolved before Astrid’s eyes.
Astrid alone survived, burdened with guilt that would shape every choice that followed.

== Abilities & Powers ==
* **Former Thrall of the Lord of Faces:** Astrid was bound involuntarily through exposure and forbidden study.
* **Black Flame Curse:** Not a weapon, but a catastrophic self-inflicted curse from a ritual born of arrogance. When casting spells, Astrid erupted into unstable black flame that harmed his body, mind, and surroundings.
* **Vast knowledge of rituals, curses, and forbidden runes:** Much of this knowledge was gathered under Myth’s guidance or through fragmented eldritch texts.
* **Resistance to Soul Harvest corruption:** Not immunity, but a hardened tolerance that allowed him to survive exposure that killed others.
* **Ascended Insight:** After becoming custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]], Astrid created a vast library recording the lives and stories of mortals, observing without interfering — a deliberate rejection of the Lord of Faces’ possessiveness.

== Relationships ==
* **Cryo & Mina:** Astrid’s loving and inquisitive parents, both lost to the Soul Harvest.
* **[[Lear Myriad|Lear]]:** Astrid’s younger brother, whose fall to the corruption remains Astrid’s deepest wound.
* **[[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]]:** His former patron, captor, and cosmic tormentor.
* **[[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac Neeman Blackburn]]:** Astrid once saved him from suicide. Isaac now carries a watch that preserves an aspect of Astrid’s soul.
* **[[Jane]]:** Astrid’s lover. Her tethering to the Soul Harvest and their final encounter haunt him.
* **[[Myth]]:** Tutor, betrayer of the Lord of Faces, and Astrid’s closest intellectual companion. Previously known as Milston.

= Major Story Arcs =

== The Journal Years (Ages 17–20) ==
Astrid’s journals detail his descent from prodigy to cursed warlock.

=== Early Obsessions ===
At seventeen, Astrid questioned the nature of gods, fate, and mortal worship, believing truth could be grasped through study alone.

=== First Contact ===
Through Myth’s teachings, Astrid sought deeper comprehension of the entity that empowered them. Curiosity became fixation; fixation became infection.

Although what Myth was doing was objectively dooming Astrid, it was a necessary evil.

=== Lear’s Fall ===
Lear loses his magic, then his autonomy, then himself. Astrid witnesses the Soul Harvest consume his brother — a trauma central to his character.

=== Study of Wards & the Black Flame ===
Astrid learned to hide thoughts from the Lord through Wards taught by Myth. He later discovered fragmented texts describing the ‘‘Black Flame’’ — a ritual he arrogantly believed could free him.

== The Jane Incident ==
A defining tragedy in Astrid’s life.

=== Tethering ===
Jane read Astrid’s tome in desperation while he slept, unintentionally exposing herself to the Lord of Faces. A Soul Harvest parasite attached itself to her.

=== Myth’s Warning ===
In a vision, [[Myth]] warns Astrid that Jane is tethered and that the Lord despises her influence.

=== The Black Flame Outburst ===
Astrid attempted to execute a controlled spell to kill the parasite.
Instead:

* The curse ignites uncontrollably
* His flesh burns to ash
* His voice is destroyed
* Their home is obliterated

His final message to her, pushed into her mind:

''+JANE, LEAVE.+''

It is the last time he sees her.

== Before Runaways ==
Astrid wandered Westwynd, cursed and unstable, still tethered to the Lord of Faces.
He sought ways to sever their bond, unaware each attempt only deepened his corruption.

== Sparkborough ==
In Sparkborough, Astrid encounters [[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac]], scarred by the Lord’s influence.
This awakens Astrid’s desire to protect others from suffering the same fate.

== World Tree ==
Astrid learns the metaphysical structure binding the Lord of Faces to Westwynd’s planar fabric.
This knowledge becomes foundational to his eventual ascension.

== The Death of Myth ==
Following events beneath the [[World Tree]], Astrid believes [[Myth]] has been killed by the Lord for his betrayal and replaced by a false tutor named [[Doc]].
The loss pushes Astrid further toward self-destruction.

== Myth’s Perspective ==
In his private writings that Astrid discovered just before his death, [[Myth]] classifies Astrid as a ‘‘3b Warlock’’ — one who knows the truth of the Lord yet continues to struggle against it -- as well as the nature of all of The Lord of Faces kin.

Myth does not view Astrid’s Black Flame ritual as defiance, but as tragic hubris.
Yet he admires Astrid’s refusal to surrender his identity, even as he destroys himself.

== The Black Flame Rebellion (Corrected Canon) ==
Astrid’s final attempt to use the Black Flame was not a rebellion — it was a catastrophic miscalculation.

During the ritual the two realms blurred, geometry distorted which weighted on the sanity of Astrid. In his attempt to cast the spell, the Black Flame surged uncontrollably and left Astrid’s body decayed into living fire.

The ritual '''did not''' harm or even touch the [[Lord of Faces]]. Just as he had always done, he merely watched and pulled the strings of Astrid's fate.

This would be the catalyst for Astrid as it left him permanently cursed, broken, and balanced in a state of undeath.

== The Corellite Era & The Error Project ==
In the [[Corellite Empire]], [[Ovina]] attempted to elevate Astrid to godhood by isolating and amplifying the ‘‘Error’’ — a horrible spawn of The Lord of Faces that was obsessed with Astrid.

While undergoing Ovina's attempts to ascend him, Astrid wrote mental notes urging himself to:

* Protect [[Ragnar]]
* Protect [[Marco]]
* Protect [[Ausmund]]
* Trust [[Merridoc]]
* ‘‘Break the chain, even if it means breaking yourself.’’

This marks the beginning of Astrid’s internal rebellion against destiny.

== Return to Corinth and the Festival of Saint Myriad ==

== The Battle of Greymore Abbey ==

== The Morgana Dilemma and the Dead Wood==

== The Death of Despair and the Rise of Endurance ==

== Astral Plane ==

Shortly after Astrid's ascension to the Astral Plane following the defeat of [[Microphone]] and [[Doc]], Astrid noticed a collection of souls that were not going to their final resting places. In fact, a large amount were stuck in this in between in the Astral Plane, unable to move on. Astrid does what he can to keep these wayward souls comfortable but does not know how he can help.

During his times containing the idea of [[Microphone]], Astrid learned of the real [[Rivers Guangxi]] and that the one serving under [[Venoa]] and the Dragon Empire may, in fact, be a farce. The real [[Rivers Guangxi|Rivers]] died 38 years ago in small town on the continent of [[Cassius]]. He allegedly lived a quiet life after defeating an early form of [[Microphone]] amongst other accomplishments.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Maintaining stability in the [[Ethereal Realm]].
He has chosen to refrain from influencing the Material Plane so as not to mimic the actions of the [[Lord of Faces]].

== Notes ==
This page reflects only the most commonly accepted version of Astrid’s history. Competing records, magical distortions, and unreliable narrators may alter or contradict certain details.

Astrid Myriad

2026-07-24T02:36:45Z

Astrid Myriad:

{{Infobox character
| name = Astrid Myriad
| image = Astrid(ascended).png
| race = [[Tiefling]]
| class = [[Warlock (Great Old One)|Warlock — Great Old One]]
| titles = Survivor of the [[Soul Harvest]]; Archon of Hope; Custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]]
| birthplace = [[Corinth]]
| affiliations = [[The Runaways]] • [[Corellite Empire]] (formerly)
| patron = [[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]] (formerly)
| family = [[Cryo]] (father), [[Mina]] (mother), [[Lear Myriad|Lear]] (sibling)
| significant_other = [[Jane]] (estranged)
| tutor = [[Myth]]
| realm = [[Ethereal Realm]]
}}

= Astrid Myriad =
''Blue Tiefling • Great Old One Warlock • Survivor of the Soul Harvest and Archon of Hope''

[[File:Astrid(ascended).png|thumb|center|400px|Astrid's current appearance as the custodian of the Ethereal Realm]]

== Overview ==
Astrid Myriad is a tiefling warlock whose pursuit of forbidden knowledge brought catastrophic consequences to his homeland of [[Corinth]] and nearly to all of [[Westwynd]].
His brilliance, curiosity, and arrogance drove him deep into occult study — ultimately binding him to the entity known as the [[Lord of Faces|Lord of Faces / Microphone]].

With the effort of the [[The Runaways]], Astrid was able to separate the yolk of Microphone from Westwynd and break free of the pact that once defined him.

His powers previously manifested violently: when casting spells, his body would erupt in unstable, violent '''black flame''', a visible sign of the warped magic flowing through him when he was tethered to the Lord of Faces.

Today, Astrid is debatably ascended to the status of an Archon. At this time, there has been no confirmation or further follow up on the nature of his endeavors in the Astral Realm.

== Physical Description ==
Astrid appears in their early twenties, slight of build, with distinctly fiendish tiefling features and faint arcane scars burned into their skin from the failed ritual that cursed him.
Their eyes glow with an unnatural intensity, and when channeling eldritch power, they become engulfed in roiling black fire that distorts the air around them.

== Personality ==
Astrid began as a quiet, intensely introspective figure whose pursuit of knowledge often overrode caution and empathy.
He valued precision and truth above diplomacy, and early on he was intentionally cruel and emotionally withdrawn.

Meeting [[The Runaways]] challenged both his worldview and his emotional detachment. Forced to trust others to survive, Astrid learned that the true worth of people was not in knowledge, skill, or power — but in the ability to endure hardship, confront fear, and continue forward.

He ultimately came to live by the philosophy:

''“This too shall pass.”''

== Early Life ==

[[File:myth.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Myth around the time of Astrid’s fall to the Lord of Faces.]]

Astrid was born in [[Corinth]] to loving parents, [[Cryo]] and [[Mina]]. He grew up beside his younger brother, [[Lear Myriad|Lear]], whose small but natural magical talents Astrid envied yet adored.
Their days spent fishing at the lake and experimenting with Lear’s dancing lights remain Astrid’s most cherished memories.

Astrid’s insatiable curiosity led him to topics most considered dangerous: gods, forbidden histories, and the nature of mortal belief.
Under the influence of his enigmatic classmate [[Myth]], Astrid pursued knowledge outside the [[Weave]], unknowingly inching toward the being that would destroy his home.

== The Catalyst Event ==
Astrid’s desire to comprehend what should not be comprehended brought him into contact with the [[Lord of Faces]].
This first brush shattered his worldview and began the spread of the [[Soul Harvest]] across Corinth.

His parents fell ill, and Lear’s magic — then his mind — dissolved before Astrid’s eyes.
Astrid alone survived, burdened with guilt that would shape every choice that followed.

== Abilities & Powers ==
* **Former Thrall of the Lord of Faces:** Astrid was bound involuntarily through exposure and forbidden study.
* **Black Flame Curse:** Not a weapon, but a catastrophic self-inflicted curse from a ritual born of arrogance. When casting spells, Astrid erupted into unstable black flame that harmed his body, mind, and surroundings.
* **Vast knowledge of rituals, curses, and forbidden runes:** Much of this knowledge was gathered under Myth’s guidance or through fragmented eldritch texts.
* **Resistance to Soul Harvest corruption:** Not immunity, but a hardened tolerance that allowed him to survive exposure that killed others.
* **Ascended Insight:** After becoming custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]], Astrid created a vast library recording the lives and stories of mortals, observing without interfering — a deliberate rejection of the Lord of Faces’ possessiveness.

== Relationships ==
* **Cryo & Mina:** Astrid’s loving and inquisitive parents, both lost to the Soul Harvest.
* **[[Lear Myriad|Lear]]:** Astrid’s younger brother, whose fall to the corruption remains Astrid’s deepest wound.
* **[[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]]:** His former patron, captor, and cosmic tormentor.
* **[[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac Neeman Blackburn]]:** Astrid once saved him from suicide. Isaac now carries a watch that preserves an aspect of Astrid’s soul.
* **[[Jane]]:** Astrid’s lover. Her tethering to the Soul Harvest and their final encounter haunt him.
* **[[Myth]]:** Tutor, betrayer of the Lord of Faces, and Astrid’s closest intellectual companion. Previously known as Milston.

= Major Story Arcs =

== The Journal Years (Ages 17–20) ==
Astrid’s journals detail his descent from prodigy to cursed warlock.

=== Early Obsessions ===
At seventeen, Astrid questioned the nature of gods, fate, and mortal worship, believing truth could be grasped through study alone.

=== First Contact ===
Through Myth’s teachings, Astrid sought deeper comprehension of the entity that empowered them. Curiosity became fixation; fixation became infection.

Although what Myth was doing was objectively dooming Astrid, it was a necessary evil.

=== Lear’s Fall ===
Lear loses his magic, then his autonomy, then himself. Astrid witnesses the Soul Harvest consume his brother — a trauma central to his character.

=== Study of Wards & the Black Flame ===
Astrid learned to hide thoughts from the Lord through Wards taught by Myth. He later discovered fragmented texts describing the ‘‘Black Flame’’ — a ritual he arrogantly believed could free him.

== The Jane Incident ==
A defining tragedy in Astrid’s life.

=== Tethering ===
Jane read Astrid’s tome in desperation while he slept, unintentionally exposing herself to the Lord of Faces. A Soul Harvest parasite attached itself to her.

=== Myth’s Warning ===
In a vision, [[Myth]] warns Astrid that Jane is tethered and that the Lord despises her influence.

=== The Black Flame Outburst ===
Astrid attempted to execute a controlled spell to kill the parasite.
Instead:

* The curse ignites uncontrollably
* His flesh burns to ash
* His voice is destroyed
* Their home is obliterated

His final message to her, pushed into her mind:

''+JANE, LEAVE.+''

It is the last time he sees her.

== Before Runaways ==
Astrid wandered Westwynd, cursed and unstable, still tethered to the Lord of Faces.
He sought ways to sever their bond, unaware each attempt only deepened his corruption.

== Sparkborough ==
In Sparkborough, Astrid encounters [[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac]], scarred by the Lord’s influence.
This awakens Astrid’s desire to protect others from suffering the same fate.

== World Tree ==
Astrid learns the metaphysical structure binding the Lord of Faces to Westwynd’s planar fabric.
This knowledge becomes foundational to his eventual ascension.

== The Death of Myth ==
Following events beneath the [[World Tree]], Astrid believes [[Myth]] has been killed by the Lord for his betrayal and replaced by a false tutor named [[Doc]].
The loss pushes Astrid further toward self-destruction.

== Myth’s Perspective ==
In his private writings that Astrid discovered just before his death, [[Myth]] classifies Astrid as a ‘‘3b Warlock’’ — one who knows the truth of the Lord yet continues to struggle against it -- as well as the nature of all of The Lord of Faces kin.

Myth does not view Astrid’s Black Flame ritual as defiance, but as tragic hubris.
Yet he admires Astrid’s refusal to surrender his identity, even as he destroys himself.

== The Black Flame Rebellion (Corrected Canon) ==
Astrid’s final attempt to use the Black Flame was not a rebellion — it was a catastrophic miscalculation.

During the ritual the two realms blurred, geometry distorted which weighted on the sanity of Astrid. In his attempt to cast the spell, the Black Flame surged uncontrollably and left Astrid’s body decayed into living fire.

The ritual '''did not''' harm or even touch the [[Lord of Faces]]. Just as he had always done, he merely watched and pulled the strings of Astrid's fate.

This would be the catalyst for Astrid as it left him permanently cursed, broken, and balanced in a state of undeath.

== The Corellite Era & The Error Project ==
In the [[Corellite Empire]], [[Ovina]] attempted to elevate Astrid to godhood by isolating and amplifying the ‘‘Error’’ — a horrible spawn of The Lord of Faces that was obsessed with Astrid.

While undergoing Ovina's attempts to ascend him, Astrid wrote mental notes urging himself to:

* Protect [[Ragnar]]
* Protect [[Marco]]
* Protect [[Ausmund]]
* Trust [[Merridoc]]
* ‘‘Break the chain, even if it means breaking yourself.’’

This marks the beginning of Astrid’s internal rebellion against destiny.

== Return to Corinth and the Festival of Saint Myriad ==

== The Battle of Greymore Abbey ==

== The Morgana Dilemma and the Dead Wood==

== The Death of Despair and the Rise of Endurance ==

== Astral Plane ==

Shortly after Astrid's ascension to the Astral Plane following the defeat of [[Microphone]] and [[Doc]], Astrid noticed a collection of souls that were not going to their final resting places. In fact, a large amount were stuck in this in between in the Astral Plane, unable to move on. Astrid does what he can to keep these wayward souls comfortable but does not know how he can help.

During his times containing the idea of [[Microphone]], Astrid learned of the real [[Rivers Gangxi]] and that the one serving under [[Venoa]] and the Dragon Empire may, in fact, be a farce. The real [[Rivers Gangxi|Rivers]] died 38 years ago in small town on the continent of [[Cassius]]. He allegedly lived a quiet life after defeating an early form of [[Microphone]] amongst other accomplishments.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Maintaining stability in the [[Ethereal Realm]].
He has chosen to refrain from influencing the Material Plane so as not to mimic the actions of the [[Lord of Faces]].

== Notes ==
This page reflects only the most commonly accepted version of Astrid’s history. Competing records, magical distortions, and unreliable narrators may alter or contradict certain details.

Astrid Myriad

2026-07-24T02:35:58Z

Astrid Myriad:

{{Infobox character
| name = Astrid Myriad
| image = Astrid(ascended).png
| race = [[Tiefling]]
| class = [[Warlock (Great Old One)|Warlock — Great Old One]]
| titles = Survivor of the [[Soul Harvest]]; Archon of Hope; Custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]]
| birthplace = [[Corinth]]
| affiliations = [[The Runaways]] • [[Corellite Empire]] (formerly)
| patron = [[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]] (formerly)
| family = [[Cryo]] (father), [[Mina]] (mother), [[Lear Myriad|Lear]] (sibling)
| significant_other = [[Jane]] (estranged)
| tutor = [[Myth]]
| realm = [[Ethereal Realm]]
}}

= Astrid Myriad =
''Blue Tiefling • Great Old One Warlock • Survivor of the Soul Harvest and Archon of Hope''

[[File:Astrid(ascended).png|thumb|center|400px|Astrid's current appearance as the custodian of the Ethereal Realm]]

== Overview ==
Astrid Myriad is a tiefling warlock whose pursuit of forbidden knowledge brought catastrophic consequences to his homeland of [[Corinth]] and nearly to all of [[Westwynd]].
His brilliance, curiosity, and arrogance drove him deep into occult study — ultimately binding him to the entity known as the [[Lord of Faces|Lord of Faces / Microphone]].

With the effort of the [[The Runaways]], Astrid was able to separate the yolk of Microphone from Westwynd and break free of the pact that once defined him.

His powers previously manifested violently: when casting spells, his body would erupt in unstable, violent '''black flame''', a visible sign of the warped magic flowing through him when he was tethered to the Lord of Faces.

Today, Astrid is debatably ascended to the status of an Archon. At this time, there has been no confirmation or further follow up on the nature of his endeavors in the Astral Realm.

== Physical Description ==
Astrid appears in their early twenties, slight of build, with distinctly fiendish tiefling features and faint arcane scars burned into their skin from the failed ritual that cursed him.
Their eyes glow with an unnatural intensity, and when channeling eldritch power, they become engulfed in roiling black fire that distorts the air around them.

== Personality ==
Astrid began as a quiet, intensely introspective figure whose pursuit of knowledge often overrode caution and empathy.
He valued precision and truth above diplomacy, and early on he was intentionally cruel and emotionally withdrawn.

Meeting [[The Runaways]] challenged both his worldview and his emotional detachment. Forced to trust others to survive, Astrid learned that the true worth of people was not in knowledge, skill, or power — but in the ability to endure hardship, confront fear, and continue forward.

He ultimately came to live by the philosophy:

''“This too shall pass.”''

== Early Life ==

[[File:myth.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Myth around the time of Astrid’s fall to the Lord of Faces.]]

Astrid was born in [[Corinth]] to loving parents, [[Cryo]] and [[Mina]]. He grew up beside his younger brother, [[Lear Myriad|Lear]], whose small but natural magical talents Astrid envied yet adored.
Their days spent fishing at the lake and experimenting with Lear’s dancing lights remain Astrid’s most cherished memories.

Astrid’s insatiable curiosity led him to topics most considered dangerous: gods, forbidden histories, and the nature of mortal belief.
Under the influence of his enigmatic classmate [[Myth]], Astrid pursued knowledge outside the [[Weave]], unknowingly inching toward the being that would destroy his home.

== The Catalyst Event ==
Astrid’s desire to comprehend what should not be comprehended brought him into contact with the [[Lord of Faces]].
This first brush shattered his worldview and began the spread of the [[Soul Harvest]] across Corinth.

His parents fell ill, and Lear’s magic — then his mind — dissolved before Astrid’s eyes.
Astrid alone survived, burdened with guilt that would shape every choice that followed.

== Abilities & Powers ==
* **Former Thrall of the Lord of Faces:** Astrid was bound involuntarily through exposure and forbidden study.
* **Black Flame Curse:** Not a weapon, but a catastrophic self-inflicted curse from a ritual born of arrogance. When casting spells, Astrid erupted into unstable black flame that harmed his body, mind, and surroundings.
* **Vast knowledge of rituals, curses, and forbidden runes:** Much of this knowledge was gathered under Myth’s guidance or through fragmented eldritch texts.
* **Resistance to Soul Harvest corruption:** Not immunity, but a hardened tolerance that allowed him to survive exposure that killed others.
* **Ascended Insight:** After becoming custodian of the [[Ethereal Realm]], Astrid created a vast library recording the lives and stories of mortals, observing without interfering — a deliberate rejection of the Lord of Faces’ possessiveness.

== Relationships ==
* **Cryo & Mina:** Astrid’s loving and inquisitive parents, both lost to the Soul Harvest.
* **[[Lear Myriad|Lear]]:** Astrid’s younger brother, whose fall to the corruption remains Astrid’s deepest wound.
* **[[Lord of Faces|The Lord of Faces]]:** His former patron, captor, and cosmic tormentor.
* **[[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac Neeman Blackburn]]:** Astrid once saved him from suicide. Isaac now carries a watch that preserves an aspect of Astrid’s soul.
* **[[Jane]]:** Astrid’s lover. Her tethering to the Soul Harvest and their final encounter haunt him.
* **[[Myth]]:** Tutor, betrayer of the Lord of Faces, and Astrid’s closest intellectual companion. Previously known as Milston.

= Major Story Arcs =

== The Journal Years (Ages 17–20) ==
Astrid’s journals detail his descent from prodigy to cursed warlock.

=== Early Obsessions ===
At seventeen, Astrid questioned the nature of gods, fate, and mortal worship, believing truth could be grasped through study alone.

=== First Contact ===
Through Myth’s teachings, Astrid sought deeper comprehension of the entity that empowered them. Curiosity became fixation; fixation became infection.

Although what Myth was doing was objectively dooming Astrid, it was a necessary evil.

=== Lear’s Fall ===
Lear loses his magic, then his autonomy, then himself. Astrid witnesses the Soul Harvest consume his brother — a trauma central to his character.

=== Study of Wards & the Black Flame ===
Astrid learned to hide thoughts from the Lord through Wards taught by Myth. He later discovered fragmented texts describing the ‘‘Black Flame’’ — a ritual he arrogantly believed could free him.

== The Jane Incident ==
A defining tragedy in Astrid’s life.

=== Tethering ===
Jane read Astrid’s tome in desperation while he slept, unintentionally exposing herself to the Lord of Faces. A Soul Harvest parasite attached itself to her.

=== Myth’s Warning ===
In a vision, [[Myth]] warns Astrid that Jane is tethered and that the Lord despises her influence.

=== The Black Flame Outburst ===
Astrid attempted to execute a controlled spell to kill the parasite.
Instead:

* The curse ignites uncontrollably
* His flesh burns to ash
* His voice is destroyed
* Their home is obliterated

His final message to her, pushed into her mind:

''+JANE, LEAVE.+''

It is the last time he sees her.

== Before Runaways ==
Astrid wandered Westwynd, cursed and unstable, still tethered to the Lord of Faces.
He sought ways to sever their bond, unaware each attempt only deepened his corruption.

== Sparkborough ==
In Sparkborough, Astrid encounters [[Isaac Blackburn|Isaac]], scarred by the Lord’s influence.
This awakens Astrid’s desire to protect others from suffering the same fate.

== World Tree ==
Astrid learns the metaphysical structure binding the Lord of Faces to Westwynd’s planar fabric.
This knowledge becomes foundational to his eventual ascension.

== The Death of Myth ==
Following events beneath the [[World Tree]], Astrid believes [[Myth]] has been killed by the Lord for his betrayal and replaced by a false tutor named [[Doc]].
The loss pushes Astrid further toward self-destruction.

== Myth’s Perspective ==
In his private writings that Astrid discovered just before his death, [[Myth]] classifies Astrid as a ‘‘3b Warlock’’ — one who knows the truth of the Lord yet continues to struggle against it -- as well as the nature of all of The Lord of Faces kin.

Myth does not view Astrid’s Black Flame ritual as defiance, but as tragic hubris.
Yet he admires Astrid’s refusal to surrender his identity, even as he destroys himself.

== The Black Flame Rebellion (Corrected Canon) ==
Astrid’s final attempt to use the Black Flame was not a rebellion — it was a catastrophic miscalculation.

During the ritual the two realms blurred, geometry distorted which weighted on the sanity of Astrid. In his attempt to cast the spell, the Black Flame surged uncontrollably and left Astrid’s body decayed into living fire.

The ritual '''did not''' harm or even touch the [[Lord of Faces]]. Just as he had always done, he merely watched and pulled the strings of Astrid's fate.

This would be the catalyst for Astrid as it left him permanently cursed, broken, and balanced in a state of undeath.

== The Corellite Era & The Error Project ==
In the [[Corellite Empire]], [[Ovina]] attempted to elevate Astrid to godhood by isolating and amplifying the ‘‘Error’’ — a horrible spawn of The Lord of Faces that was obsessed with Astrid.

While undergoing Ovina's attempts to ascend him, Astrid wrote mental notes urging himself to:

* Protect [[Ragnar]]
* Protect [[Marco]]
* Protect [[Ausmund]]
* Trust [[Merridoc]]
* ‘‘Break the chain, even if it means breaking yourself.’’

This marks the beginning of Astrid’s internal rebellion against destiny.

== Return to Corinth and the Festival of Saint Myriad ==

== The Battle of Greymore Abbey ==

== The Morgana Dilemma and the Dead Wood==

== The Death of Despair and the Rise of Endurance ==

== Astral Plane ==

Shortly after Astrid's ascension to the Astral Plane following the defeat of [[Microphone]] and [[Doc]], Astrid noticed a collection of souls that were not going to their final resting places. In fact, a large amount were stuck in this in between in the Astral Plane, unable to move on. Astrid does what he can to keep these wayward souls comfortable but does not know how he can help.

During his times containing the idea of [[Microphone]], Astrid learned of the real [[Rivers Ghangxi]] and that the one serving under [[Venoa]] and the Dragon Empire may, in fact, be a farce. The real [[Rivers|Rivers Ghangxi]] died 38 years ago in small town on the continent of [[Cassius]]. He allegedly lived a quiet life after defeating an early form of [[Microphone]] amongst other accomplishments.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Maintaining stability in the [[Ethereal Realm]].
He has chosen to refrain from influencing the Material Plane so as not to mimic the actions of the [[Lord of Faces]].

== Notes ==
This page reflects only the most commonly accepted version of Astrid’s history. Competing records, magical distortions, and unreliable narrators may alter or contradict certain details.

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*[[Carter Baldrick]]
*[[Enzo Boidae]]
*[[Morgan]]
*[[Captain Margery “Maggs” Whitlock]]
*[[Killian]]
*[[Rudder]]

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*[[Rivers Guangxi]]
*[[Carter Baldrick]]
*[[Enzo Boidae]]
*[[Morgan]]
*[[Captain Margery “Maggs” Whitlock]]
*[[Killian]]
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*[[Johnathan Hightower]] (Deceased)
*[[Thrain]]
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*[[Durin Calderwood]]

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*[[Ragnar Giantsblood]]
*[[Ausmund Elsifson]]
*[[Marco Silvermane]]
*[[Artemis Von Glaur]] (MIA)
*[[Calgari Albion]]
*[[Gobannus Steelgrave]]

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Bart "Jams" Weakfoot

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''Half Hafling• College of Lore Bard • Living Martyr''

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== Overview ==
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== Physical Description ==
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== Personality ==
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== Before the Living Martyrs==

Jams Weakfoot was born and raised in the town of Troford, where he spent much of his childhood alongside his closest friend, Jonathan. The two were inseparable from an early age, filling their days with imaginative games of knights, sword fights, and make-believe adventures that fostered Jams's lifelong fascination with heroes, history, and legendary tales.

Unlike the stories he admired, Jams's home life was far less idyllic. His father, a wealthy but abusive halfling, and his distant, judgmental human mother created a household that Jams would eventually grow to resent. As he matured, he found greater comfort in books, ancient history, and the mysteries of civilizations long forgotten than within his own family.

=== Early Fascination with Antiquity ===

From a young age, Jams became captivated by the world that existed before the Spellplague, believing the era of unrestricted magic represented the greatest period in Westwynd's history. His fascination soon expanded beyond mythology into archaeology, relic hunting, and the recovery of forgotten artifacts.

During his adolescence, Jams became convinced that an artifact known as the Companion represented an ill omen whose discovery would only bring disaster. At the age of twelve, he secretly stole the anchor ropes belonging to a group of dungeon explorers, trapping them inside a cave in an attempt to prevent them from retrieving the artifact.

The expedition ended in tragedy when one of the explorers died after encountering a mysterious force within the cave. Although Jams viewed the death as an unfortunate necessity to prevent the artifact from being recovered, he concealed his involvement for years.

The failed expedition devastated his father, who lost his trusted exploration crew and largely abandoned archaeological expeditions for an extended period.

=== Academic Pursuits ===

As large expeditions became less common, Jams focused increasingly on research and personal exploration. Realizing that independent study alone would never satisfy his ambitions, he enrolled at Lathander's Institute of Arts in Sparksborough to formally study history, archaeology, and lore.

Jonathan followed him to Sparksborough despite having little direction of his own, choosing to remain beside his lifelong friend. During their time at university, Jams finally confessed his role in the cave expedition and the death that had resulted from it, trusting Jonathan with the secret he had carried since childhood.

Jams excelled academically, eventually earning a bachelor's degree in College Lore while pursuing advanced studies toward a master's degree. His greatest academic influence was Professor Lionel, whose teachings inspired Jams to seek history not only through books but through firsthand experience. Lionel's belief that "the best way to experience history is to live within it" became one of the defining philosophies of Jams's life.

=== Debt and the Search for Adventure ===

By his early twenties, Jams had accumulated significant debt while continuing his education and chose to take a year away from his master's program in search of practical experience.

Inspired by the legendary stories he had spent years studying, Jams resolved to become part of history rather than merely document it.

During this period he incurred a personal debt to Jonathan after stealing an artifact from a lord in Troford. Jonathan covered for him, an act that ultimately contributed to the lord's downfall and left Jams owing his closest friend a favor.

At the same time, Jams accepted a quest from Marston, setting him upon the path that would ultimately lead him toward the Living Martyrs.

== The Living Martyrs ==

=== The Wilting Fortress ===

While traveling with the Living Martyrs through the Black Sand Desert, Jams and his companions discovered the hidden city known as the Wilting Fortress, an isolated dragonkin civilization concealed beneath the sands. There they learned of the Dragonturtle Sovereign, Azalor, whose people had survived since the Spellplague after the Rill dried up and Black Sand consumed the region.

The discovery immediately captivated Jams, who eagerly researched the mysterious shards recovered throughout Azah'rul and questioned the fortress's historians about the city's origins. Although many questions remained unanswered, he learned that the shards possessed unique properties and that little was known about how the Dragonturtle itself had arrived beneath the desert.

During an audience with Azalor, Jams suffered a magical episode that nearly overwhelmed him. To stabilize himself, he willingly drained the magic from one of his enchanted possessions, sacrificing its power in exchange for his own safety. Before departing the fortress, he continued refining his spellcasting alongside Jonathan as the Living Martyrs prepared for their journey toward Ashenholt.

=== Ashenholt ===

The Living Martyrs eventually reached Ashenholt, known to outsiders as the Holiday, where Jams found himself immersed in the history and politics of Azah'rul. His attention quickly shifted toward the city's archives, where he searched for information concerning the mysterious Colorless Peaks and the ancient history of the region.

While in Ashenholt, Jams reunited with TWEAK, an automaton connected to the late archmage Rary. Through conversations with TWEAK and other scholars, he became increasingly interested in the Circle of Eight, Mordenkainen, and the Blue Breath. These mysteries would gradually become central to his investigations throughout the campaign.

As the party continued its work in the city, Jams spent much of his time discussing morality and history with Jonathan, ultimately concluding that understanding the past carried little meaning unless one also tried to improve the present. During this period he also witnessed the worsening condition of Red, whose mysterious illness deepened Jams's concern for his companions.

=== Azah'rul ===

As the Living Martyrs ventured deeper into Azah'rul, Jams devoted himself to uncovering the truth hidden within its libraries and forgotten laboratories. His investigations revealed that Professor Lionel, the mentor who had inspired his academic career, was in fact Bixby, one of the delegates connected to the Circle of Eight. The revelation fundamentally changed Jams's understanding of both his mentor and the history he had spent years studying.

Further research uncovered disturbing accounts of the Blue Breath and its connection to children hunted by the Inquisition decades earlier. Jams also learned that the dragon egg recovered by the party had likely survived only because it had remained frozen for years, preserving the Blue Breath within it.

As these discoveries accumulated, Jams gradually accepted responsibility for protecting the egg. What had begun as another archaeological curiosity slowly became something far more personal, and he came to view its survival as one of the party's most important responsibilities.

=== The Center ===

The Living Martyrs eventually entered the ancient jungle known as the Center, a region consumed by the lingering decay of the dragon Xanorad. Traveling through forgotten villages, ruined temples, and dragon sanctuaries, Jams found himself surrounded by remnants of the civilization he had spent years studying.

While meeting with the people of Reedwhistle and later exploring the Basilica of Null, Jams witnessed firsthand how myth, history, and faith had become inseparable throughout Azah'rul. The journey reinforced his growing belief that history was not confined to books, but survived through traditions, stories, and the choices of those still living.

Despite these remarkable discoveries, the expedition took an emotional toll on him. As the mysteries surrounding the Blue Breath, Venoa, and the Colorless Peaks continued to grow more complex, Jams found his enthusiasm for adventure beginning to fade beneath the weight of the truths he continued to uncover.

=== The Emeraldine ===

Disguised beneath a mask, Jams infiltrated the Emeraldine alongside the Living Martyrs in an effort to uncover the political schemes surrounding Venoa's court. While navigating the masquerade, he gathered information from nobles, merchants, and members of the Chroma Conclave while maintaining the group's false identities.

The gathering revealed increasingly troubling connections between the Platinum Cadre, Sental Narev, and the coming Platinum Eclipse. During the festivities Jams also confronted Blue, learning more about the Chroma Conclave's interest in the dragon egg and their belief that it represented a child rather than a weapon.

As the private auction unfolded, the Living Martyrs obtained valuable artifacts and intelligence that pointed them toward Dazhi Island, setting the stage for the conflict that would soon follow.

=== Bridge of Belief ===

The expedition to Dazhi Island culminated in the Bridge of Belief, where the Living Martyrs confronted Stanis before representatives of both Bahamut and Tiamat. Rather than becoming a simple battle, the confrontation evolved into a struggle over the future of Azah'rul itself.

Although fierce fighting erupted, the Living Martyrs ultimately prevailed. The conflict exposed deception surrounding the Lady and weakened the influence she held over many of her followers. In the aftermath, Stanis survived the encounter, but the fragile peace collapsed as Venoa declared war after learning of the Silent Sister's involvement.

For Jams, the events of the Bridge of Belief demonstrated that history was no longer something he merely studied. He had become an active participant in shaping it.

=== Serven Grah ===

Returning to Azah'rul, Jams assisted in investigating the Serven Grah and the operations surrounding their slave mines. Rather than focusing solely on the conflict itself, he devoted much of his attention to helping free the captives and preserving the archaeological discoveries hidden beneath the mountains.

Within the ancient ruins below the mines, Jams uncovered evidence of long-forgotten dragons and learned that the mysterious ore being extracted was in fact composed of ancient shards. The discovery represented one of the greatest archaeological finds of his life, affirming the passion for exploration that had first inspired him as a child.

The expedition also revealed growing connections between the Serven Grah, the Colorless Peaks, and the Blue Breath, convincing Jams that these mysteries were all pieces of a much larger history waiting to be uncovered.

=== Rockport ===

When the Chroma Conclave threatened Rockport, Jams joined the Living Martyrs in preparing the settlement's defenses and helping evacuate its citizens before battle.

During the preparations he studied Professor Lionel's journal, eventually deciphering enough of its contents to master the spell ''Bixby's Hand''. Learning the spell directly from his mentor's writings became one of the defining moments of Jams's magical career, symbolizing how Lionel's teachings continued to guide him long after their time together at the Institute.

Following the battle, Jams witnessed Rary's return and learned more of the long conflict between Rary and Mordenkainen. The revelations surrounding the Circle of Eight convinced him that the history he had spent years pursuing remained far larger and more dangerous than he had ever imagined.

=== The Astral Plane ===

The Living Martyrs' pursuit of the Hag eventually carried them beyond the Material Plane and into the Astral Plane itself. Within forgotten chambers and ancient shrines, Jams uncovered murals and relics depicting the origins of the Hag, the Featureless Man, and the dragon queen whose influence had shaped so much of Azah'rul's history.

Although many questions remained unanswered, the journey reinforced Jams's conviction that every legend, no matter how impossible it first appeared, possessed a historical truth waiting to be discovered.

== Relationships ==

* '''Jonathan''' — Jams's childhood friend, closest companion, and the person he trusted with his darkest secret.
* '''Professor Lionel''' — Jams's mentor at Lathander's Institute of Arts and the scholar who inspired his pursuit of living history.
* '''Bari Weakfoot (Father)''' — A wealthy but abusive halfling whose relationship with Jams deteriorated throughout his youth.
* '''Mother''' — A distant and judgmental presence whom Jams likewise came to resent.
* '''Nissy''' — A tiefling librarian and member of the Green Cloaks with whom Jams maintained a cordial relationship.

== Notable Locations ==

* '''Troford''' — Jams's hometown, for which he retains deep affection despite his troubled upbringing.
* '''Sparksborough''' — Home of Lathander's Institute of Arts, where Jams pursued higher education.
* '''Rolling Hills''' — A region where Jams frequently adventured during his youth.
* '''Corelite''' — Viewed by Jams as an enemy due to its role in the wider conflict.

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Bart "Jams" Weakfoot

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''Half Hafling• College of Lore Bard • Living Martyr''

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== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Before the Living Martyrs==

Jams Weakfoot was born and raised in the town of Troford, where he spent much of his childhood alongside his closest friend, Jonathan. The two were inseparable from an early age, filling their days with imaginative games of knights, sword fights, and make-believe adventures that fostered Jams's lifelong fascination with heroes, history, and legendary tales.

Unlike the stories he admired, Jams's home life was far less idyllic. His father, a wealthy but abusive halfling, and his distant, judgmental human mother created a household that Jams would eventually grow to resent. As he matured, he found greater comfort in books, ancient history, and the mysteries of civilizations long forgotten than within his own family.

=== Early Fascination with Antiquity ===

From a young age, Jams became captivated by the world that existed before the Spellplague, believing the era of unrestricted magic represented the greatest period in Westwynd's history. His fascination soon expanded beyond mythology into archaeology, relic hunting, and the recovery of forgotten artifacts.

During his adolescence, Jams became convinced that an artifact known as the Companion represented an ill omen whose discovery would only bring disaster. At the age of twelve, he secretly stole the anchor ropes belonging to a group of dungeon explorers, trapping them inside a cave in an attempt to prevent them from retrieving the artifact.

The expedition ended in tragedy when one of the explorers died after encountering a mysterious force within the cave. Although Jams viewed the death as an unfortunate necessity to prevent the artifact from being recovered, he concealed his involvement for years.

The failed expedition devastated his father, who lost his trusted exploration crew and largely abandoned archaeological expeditions for an extended period.

=== Academic Pursuits ===

As large expeditions became less common, Jams focused increasingly on research and personal exploration. Realizing that independent study alone would never satisfy his ambitions, he enrolled at Lathander's Institute of Arts in Sparksborough to formally study history, archaeology, and lore.

Jonathan followed him to Sparksborough despite having little direction of his own, choosing to remain beside his lifelong friend. During their time at university, Jams finally confessed his role in the cave expedition and the death that had resulted from it, trusting Jonathan with the secret he had carried since childhood.

Jams excelled academically, eventually earning a bachelor's degree in College Lore while pursuing advanced studies toward a master's degree. His greatest academic influence was Professor Lionel, whose teachings inspired Jams to seek history not only through books but through firsthand experience. Lionel's belief that "the best way to experience history is to live within it" became one of the defining philosophies of Jams's life.

=== Debt and the Search for Adventure ===

By his early twenties, Jams had accumulated significant debt while continuing his education and chose to take a year away from his master's program in search of practical experience.

Inspired by the legendary stories he had spent years studying, Jams resolved to become part of history rather than merely document it.

During this period he incurred a personal debt to Jonathan after stealing an artifact from a lord in Troford. Jonathan covered for him, an act that ultimately contributed to the lord's downfall and left Jams owing his closest friend a favor.

At the same time, Jams accepted a quest from Marston, setting him upon the path that would ultimately lead him toward the Living Martyrs.

== The Living Martyrs ==

=== The Wilting Fortress ===

While traveling with the Living Martyrs through the Black Sand Desert, Jams and his companions discovered the hidden city known as the Wilting Fortress, an isolated dragonkin civilization concealed beneath the sands. There they learned of the Dragonturtle Sovereign, Azalor, whose people had survived since the Spellplague after the Rill dried up and Black Sand consumed the region.

The discovery immediately captivated Jams, who eagerly researched the mysterious shards recovered throughout Azah'rul and questioned the fortress's historians about the city's origins. Although many questions remained unanswered, he learned that the shards possessed unique properties and that little was known about how the Dragonturtle itself had arrived beneath the desert.

During an audience with Azalor, Jams suffered a magical episode that nearly overwhelmed him. To stabilize himself, he willingly drained the magic from one of his enchanted possessions, sacrificing its power in exchange for his own safety. Before departing the fortress, he continued refining his spellcasting alongside Jonathan as the Living Martyrs prepared for their journey toward Ashenholt.

=== Ashenholt ===

The Living Martyrs eventually reached Ashenholt, known to outsiders as the Holiday, where Jams found himself immersed in the history and politics of Azah'rul. His attention quickly shifted toward the city's archives, where he searched for information concerning the mysterious Colorless Peaks and the ancient history of the region.

While in Ashenholt, Jams reunited with TWEAK, an automaton connected to the late archmage Rary. Through conversations with TWEAK and other scholars, he became increasingly interested in the Circle of Eight, Mordenkainen, and the Blue Breath. These mysteries would gradually become central to his investigations throughout the campaign.

As the party continued its work in the city, Jams spent much of his time discussing morality and history with Jonathan, ultimately concluding that understanding the past carried little meaning unless one also tried to improve the present. During this period he also witnessed the worsening condition of Red, whose mysterious illness deepened Jams's concern for his companions.

=== Azah'rul ===

As the Living Martyrs ventured deeper into Azah'rul, Jams devoted himself to uncovering the truth hidden within its libraries and forgotten laboratories. His investigations revealed that Professor Lionel, the mentor who had inspired his academic career, was in fact Bixby, one of the delegates connected to the Circle of Eight. The revelation fundamentally changed Jams's understanding of both his mentor and the history he had spent years studying.

Further research uncovered disturbing accounts of the Blue Breath and its connection to children hunted by the Inquisition decades earlier. Jams also learned that the dragon egg recovered by the party had likely survived only because it had remained frozen for years, preserving the Blue Breath within it.

As these discoveries accumulated, Jams gradually accepted responsibility for protecting the egg. What had begun as another archaeological curiosity slowly became something far more personal, and he came to view its survival as one of the party's most important responsibilities.

=== The Center ===

The Living Martyrs eventually entered the ancient jungle known as the Center, a region consumed by the lingering decay of the dragon Xanorad. Traveling through forgotten villages, ruined temples, and dragon sanctuaries, Jams found himself surrounded by remnants of the civilization he had spent years studying.

While meeting with the people of Reedwhistle and later exploring the Basilica of Null, Jams witnessed firsthand how myth, history, and faith had become inseparable throughout Azah'rul. The journey reinforced his growing belief that history was not confined to books, but survived through traditions, stories, and the choices of those still living.

Despite these remarkable discoveries, the expedition took an emotional toll on him. As the mysteries surrounding the Blue Breath, Venoa, and the Colorless Peaks continued to grow more complex, Jams found his enthusiasm for adventure beginning to fade beneath the weight of the truths he continued to uncover.

=== The Emeraldine ===

Disguised beneath a mask, Jams infiltrated the Emeraldine alongside the Living Martyrs in an effort to uncover the political schemes surrounding Venoa's court. While navigating the masquerade, he gathered information from nobles, merchants, and members of the Chroma Conclave while maintaining the group's false identities.

The gathering revealed increasingly troubling connections between the Platinum Cadre, Sental Narev, and the coming Platinum Eclipse. During the festivities Jams also confronted Blue, learning more about the Chroma Conclave's interest in the dragon egg and their belief that it represented a child rather than a weapon.

As the private auction unfolded, the Living Martyrs obtained valuable artifacts and intelligence that pointed them toward Dazhi Island, setting the stage for the conflict that would soon follow.

=== Bridge of Belief ===

The expedition to Dazhi Island culminated in the Bridge of Belief, where the Living Martyrs confronted Stanis before representatives of both Bahamut and Tiamat. Rather than becoming a simple battle, the confrontation evolved into a struggle over the future of Azah'rul itself.

Although fierce fighting erupted, the Living Martyrs ultimately prevailed. The conflict exposed deception surrounding the Lady and weakened the influence she held over many of her followers. In the aftermath, Stanis survived the encounter, but the fragile peace collapsed as Venoa declared war after learning of the Silent Sister's involvement.

For Jams, the events of the Bridge of Belief demonstrated that history was no longer something he merely studied. He had become an active participant in shaping it.

=== Serven Grah ===

Returning to Azah'rul, Jams assisted in investigating the Serven Grah and the operations surrounding their slave mines. Rather than focusing solely on the conflict itself, he devoted much of his attention to helping free the captives and preserving the archaeological discoveries hidden beneath the mountains.

Within the ancient ruins below the mines, Jams uncovered evidence of long-forgotten dragons and learned that the mysterious ore being extracted was in fact composed of ancient shards. The discovery represented one of the greatest archaeological finds of his life, affirming the passion for exploration that had first inspired him as a child.

The expedition also revealed growing connections between the Serven Grah, the Colorless Peaks, and the Blue Breath, convincing Jams that these mysteries were all pieces of a much larger history waiting to be uncovered.

=== Rockport ===

When the Chroma Conclave threatened Rockport, Jams joined the Living Martyrs in preparing the settlement's defenses and helping evacuate its citizens before battle.

During the preparations he studied Professor Lionel's journal, eventually deciphering enough of its contents to master the spell ''Bixby's Hand''. Learning the spell directly from his mentor's writings became one of the defining moments of Jams's magical career, symbolizing how Lionel's teachings continued to guide him long after their time together at the Institute.

Following the battle, Jams witnessed Rary's return and learned more of the long conflict between Rary and Mordenkainen. The revelations surrounding the Circle of Eight convinced him that the history he had spent years pursuing remained far larger and more dangerous than he had ever imagined.

=== The Astral Plane ===

The Living Martyrs' pursuit of the Hag eventually carried them beyond the Material Plane and into the Astral Plane itself. Within forgotten chambers and ancient shrines, Jams uncovered murals and relics depicting the origins of the Hag, the Featureless Man, and the dragon queen whose influence had shaped so much of Azah'rul's history.

Although many questions remained unanswered, the journey reinforced Jams's conviction that every legend, no matter how impossible it first appeared, possessed a historical truth waiting to be discovered.

== Relationships ==

* '''Jonathan''' — Jams's childhood friend, closest companion, and the person he trusted with his darkest secret.
* '''Professor Lionel''' — Jams's mentor at Lathander's Institute of Arts and the scholar who inspired his pursuit of living history.
* '''Bari Weakfoot (Father)''' — A wealthy but abusive halfling whose relationship with Jams deteriorated throughout his youth.
* '''Mother''' — A distant and judgmental presence whom Jams likewise came to resent.
* '''Nissy''' — A tiefling librarian and member of the Green Cloaks with whom Jams maintained a cordial relationship.

== Notable Locations ==

* '''Troford''' — Jams's hometown, for which he retains deep affection despite his troubled upbringing.
* '''Sparksborough''' — Home of Lathander's Institute of Arts, where Jams pursued higher education.
* '''Rolling Hills''' — A region where Jams frequently adventured during his youth.
* '''Corelite''' — Viewed by Jams as an enemy due to its role in the wider conflict.

== The Catalyst Event ==
Describe the major turning point (event, tragedy, discovery, transformation) that set them on their current path.

== Abilities & Powers ==
List their magical abilities, combat skills, supernatural traits, unique talents, or notable proficiencies.

== Relationships ==
Outline their important allies, family, rivals, mentors, enemies, or organizations they belong to.

== Major Story Arcs ==
Break down the character’s big narrative beats or arcs across campaigns or eras.

=== Arc 1 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Explain where the character is now, what they are doing, or any rumors about their current activities.

== Adventure Hooks ==
Provide ideas for how this character can be used in stories, quests, or future plotlines.

== Notes ==
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Bart "Jams" Weakfoot

2026-07-06T03:02:31Z

Astrid Myriad: /* Relationships */

= Character Name =
''Half Hafling• College of Lore Bard • Living Martyr''

[[File:Jams.png|center]]

== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Before the Living Martyrs==

Jams Weakfoot was born and raised in the town of Troford, where he spent much of his childhood alongside his closest friend, Jonathan. The two were inseparable from an early age, filling their days with imaginative games of knights, sword fights, and make-believe adventures that fostered Jams's lifelong fascination with heroes, history, and legendary tales.

Unlike the stories he admired, Jams's home life was far less idyllic. His father, a wealthy but abusive halfling, and his distant, judgmental human mother created a household that Jams would eventually grow to resent. As he matured, he found greater comfort in books, ancient history, and the mysteries of civilizations long forgotten than within his own family.

=== Early Fascination with Antiquity ===

From a young age, Jams became captivated by the world that existed before the Spellplague, believing the era of unrestricted magic represented the greatest period in Westwynd's history. His fascination soon expanded beyond mythology into archaeology, relic hunting, and the recovery of forgotten artifacts.

During his adolescence, Jams became convinced that an artifact known as the Companion represented an ill omen whose discovery would only bring disaster. At the age of twelve, he secretly stole the anchor ropes belonging to a group of dungeon explorers, trapping them inside a cave in an attempt to prevent them from retrieving the artifact.

The expedition ended in tragedy when one of the explorers died after encountering a mysterious force within the cave. Although Jams viewed the death as an unfortunate necessity to prevent the artifact from being recovered, he concealed his involvement for years.

The failed expedition devastated his father, who lost his trusted exploration crew and largely abandoned archaeological expeditions for an extended period.

=== Academic Pursuits ===

As large expeditions became less common, Jams focused increasingly on research and personal exploration. Realizing that independent study alone would never satisfy his ambitions, he enrolled at Lathander's Institute of Arts in Sparksborough to formally study history, archaeology, and lore.

Jonathan followed him to Sparksborough despite having little direction of his own, choosing to remain beside his lifelong friend. During their time at university, Jams finally confessed his role in the cave expedition and the death that had resulted from it, trusting Jonathan with the secret he had carried since childhood.

Jams excelled academically, eventually earning a bachelor's degree in College Lore while pursuing advanced studies toward a master's degree. His greatest academic influence was Professor Lionel, whose teachings inspired Jams to seek history not only through books but through firsthand experience. Lionel's belief that "the best way to experience history is to live within it" became one of the defining philosophies of Jams's life.

=== Debt and the Search for Adventure ===

By his early twenties, Jams had accumulated significant debt while continuing his education and chose to take a year away from his master's program in search of practical experience.

Inspired by the legendary stories he had spent years studying, Jams resolved to become part of history rather than merely document it.

During this period he incurred a personal debt to Jonathan after stealing an artifact from a lord in Troford. Jonathan covered for him, an act that ultimately contributed to the lord's downfall and left Jams owing his closest friend a favor.

At the same time, Jams accepted a quest from Marston, setting him upon the path that would ultimately lead him toward the Living Martyrs.

== The Living Martyrs ==

=== The Wilting Fortress ===

While traveling with the Living Martyrs through the Black Sand Desert, Jams and his companions discovered the hidden city known as the Wilting Fortress, an isolated dragonkin civilization concealed beneath the sands. There they learned of the Dragonturtle Sovereign, Azalor, whose people had survived since the Spellplague after the Rill dried up and Black Sand consumed the region.

The discovery immediately captivated Jams, who eagerly researched the mysterious shards recovered throughout Azah'rul and questioned the fortress's historians about the city's origins. Although many questions remained unanswered, he learned that the shards possessed unique properties and that little was known about how the Dragonturtle itself had arrived beneath the desert.

During an audience with Azalor, Jams suffered a magical episode that nearly overwhelmed him. To stabilize himself, he willingly drained the magic from one of his enchanted possessions, sacrificing its power in exchange for his own safety. Before departing the fortress, he continued refining his spellcasting alongside Jonathan as the Living Martyrs prepared for their journey toward Ashenholt.

=== Ashenholt ===

The Living Martyrs eventually reached Ashenholt, known to outsiders as the Holiday, where Jams found himself immersed in the history and politics of Azah'rul. His attention quickly shifted toward the city's archives, where he searched for information concerning the mysterious Colorless Peaks and the ancient history of the region.

While in Ashenholt, Jams reunited with TWEAK, an automaton connected to the late archmage Rary. Through conversations with TWEAK and other scholars, he became increasingly interested in the Circle of Eight, Mordenkainen, and the Blue Breath. These mysteries would gradually become central to his investigations throughout the campaign.

As the party continued its work in the city, Jams spent much of his time discussing morality and history with Jonathan, ultimately concluding that understanding the past carried little meaning unless one also tried to improve the present. During this period he also witnessed the worsening condition of Red, whose mysterious illness deepened Jams's concern for his companions.

=== Azah'rul ===

As the Living Martyrs ventured deeper into Azah'rul, Jams devoted himself to uncovering the truth hidden within its libraries and forgotten laboratories. His investigations revealed that Professor Lionel, the mentor who had inspired his academic career, was in fact Bixby, one of the delegates connected to the Circle of Eight. The revelation fundamentally changed Jams's understanding of both his mentor and the history he had spent years studying.

Further research uncovered disturbing accounts of the Blue Breath and its connection to children hunted by the Inquisition decades earlier. Jams also learned that the dragon egg recovered by the party had likely survived only because it had remained frozen for years, preserving the Blue Breath within it.

As these discoveries accumulated, Jams gradually accepted responsibility for protecting the egg. What had begun as another archaeological curiosity slowly became something far more personal, and he came to view its survival as one of the party's most important responsibilities.

=== The Center ===

The Living Martyrs eventually entered the ancient jungle known as the Center, a region consumed by the lingering decay of the dragon Xanorad. Traveling through forgotten villages, ruined temples, and dragon sanctuaries, Jams found himself surrounded by remnants of the civilization he had spent years studying.

While meeting with the people of Reedwhistle and later exploring the Basilica of Null, Jams witnessed firsthand how myth, history, and faith had become inseparable throughout Azah'rul. The journey reinforced his growing belief that history was not confined to books, but survived through traditions, stories, and the choices of those still living.

Despite these remarkable discoveries, the expedition took an emotional toll on him. As the mysteries surrounding the Blue Breath, Venoa, and the Colorless Peaks continued to grow more complex, Jams found his enthusiasm for adventure beginning to fade beneath the weight of the truths he continued to uncover.

=== The Emeraldine ===

Disguised beneath a mask, Jams infiltrated the Emeraldine alongside the Living Martyrs in an effort to uncover the political schemes surrounding Venoa's court. While navigating the masquerade, he gathered information from nobles, merchants, and members of the Chroma Conclave while maintaining the group's false identities.

The gathering revealed increasingly troubling connections between the Platinum Cadre, Sental Narev, and the coming Platinum Eclipse. During the festivities Jams also confronted Blue, learning more about the Chroma Conclave's interest in the dragon egg and their belief that it represented a child rather than a weapon.

As the private auction unfolded, the Living Martyrs obtained valuable artifacts and intelligence that pointed them toward Dazhi Island, setting the stage for the conflict that would soon follow.

=== Bridge of Belief ===

The expedition to Dazhi Island culminated in the Bridge of Belief, where the Living Martyrs confronted Stanis before representatives of both Bahamut and Tiamat. Rather than becoming a simple battle, the confrontation evolved into a struggle over the future of Azah'rul itself.

Although fierce fighting erupted, the Living Martyrs ultimately prevailed. The conflict exposed deception surrounding the Lady and weakened the influence she held over many of her followers. In the aftermath, Stanis survived the encounter, but the fragile peace collapsed as Venoa declared war after learning of the Silent Sister's involvement.

For Jams, the events of the Bridge of Belief demonstrated that history was no longer something he merely studied. He had become an active participant in shaping it.

=== Serven Grah ===

Returning to Azah'rul, Jams assisted in investigating the Serven Grah and the operations surrounding their slave mines. Rather than focusing solely on the conflict itself, he devoted much of his attention to helping free the captives and preserving the archaeological discoveries hidden beneath the mountains.

Within the ancient ruins below the mines, Jams uncovered evidence of long-forgotten dragons and learned that the mysterious ore being extracted was in fact composed of ancient shards. The discovery represented one of the greatest archaeological finds of his life, affirming the passion for exploration that had first inspired him as a child.

The expedition also revealed growing connections between the Serven Grah, the Colorless Peaks, and the Blue Breath, convincing Jams that these mysteries were all pieces of a much larger history waiting to be uncovered.

=== Rockport ===

When the Chroma Conclave threatened Rockport, Jams joined the Living Martyrs in preparing the settlement's defenses and helping evacuate its citizens before battle.

During the preparations he studied Professor Lionel's journal, eventually deciphering enough of its contents to master the spell ''Bixby's Hand''. Learning the spell directly from his mentor's writings became one of the defining moments of Jams's magical career, symbolizing how Lionel's teachings continued to guide him long after their time together at the Institute.

Following the battle, Jams witnessed Rary's return and learned more of the long conflict between Rary and Mordenkainen. The revelations surrounding the Circle of Eight convinced him that the history he had spent years pursuing remained far larger and more dangerous than he had ever imagined.

=== The Astral Plane ===

The Living Martyrs' pursuit of the Hag eventually carried them beyond the Material Plane and into the Astral Plane itself. Within forgotten chambers and ancient shrines, Jams uncovered murals and relics depicting the origins of the Hag, the Featureless Man, and the dragon queen whose influence had shaped so much of Azah'rul's history.

Although many questions remained unanswered, the journey reinforced Jams's conviction that every legend, no matter how impossible it first appeared, possessed a historical truth waiting to be discovered.

== Relationships ==

* '''Jonathan''' — Jams's childhood friend, closest companion, and the person he trusted with his darkest secret.
* '''Professor Lionel''' — Jams's mentor at Lathander's Institute of Arts and the scholar who inspired his pursuit of living history.
* '''Bari Weakfoot (Father)''' — A wealthy but abusive halfling whose relationship with Jams deteriorated throughout his youth.
* '''Mother''' — A distant and judgmental presence whom Jams likewise came to resent.
* '''Nissy''' — A tiefling librarian and member of the Green Cloaks with whom Jams maintained a cordial relationship.

=== Notable Locations ===

* '''Troford''' — Jams's hometown, for which he retains deep affection despite his troubled upbringing.
* '''Sparksborough''' — Home of Lathander's Institute of Arts, where Jams pursued higher education.
* '''Rolling Hills''' — A region where Jams frequently adventured during his youth.
* '''Corelite''' — Viewed by Jams as an enemy due to its role in the wider conflict.

== The Catalyst Event ==
Describe the major turning point (event, tragedy, discovery, transformation) that set them on their current path.

== Abilities & Powers ==
List their magical abilities, combat skills, supernatural traits, unique talents, or notable proficiencies.

== Relationships ==
Outline their important allies, family, rivals, mentors, enemies, or organizations they belong to.

== Major Story Arcs ==
Break down the character’s big narrative beats or arcs across campaigns or eras.

=== Arc 1 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 2 ===
Brief description.

=== Arc 3 ===
Brief description.

== Current Whereabouts ==
Explain where the character is now, what they are doing, or any rumors about their current activities.

== Adventure Hooks ==
Provide ideas for how this character can be used in stories, quests, or future plotlines.

== Notes ==
Add any miscellaneous details, trivia, development notes, or additional lore.

Bart "Jams" Weakfoot

2026-07-06T03:02:12Z

Astrid Myriad:

= Character Name =
''Half Hafling• College of Lore Bard • Living Martyr''

[[File:Jams.png|center]]

== Overview ==
Provide a short introduction summarizing who the character is, what they are known for, and their overall role in the world.

== Physical Description ==
Describe their appearance, mannerisms, clothing, and any distinctive visual traits.

== Personality ==
Describe their temperament, values, flaws, motivations, fears, and social habits.

== Before the Living Martyrs==

Jams Weakfoot was born and raised in the town of Troford, where he spent much of his childhood alongside his closest friend, Jonathan. The two were inseparable from an early age, filling their days with imaginative games of knights, sword fights, and make-believe adventures that fostered Jams's lifelong fascination with heroes, history, and legendary tales.

Unlike the stories he admired, Jams's home life was far less idyllic. His father, a wealthy but abusive halfling, and his distant, judgmental human mother created a household that Jams would eventually grow to resent. As he matured, he found greater comfort in books, ancient history, and the mysteries of civilizations long forgotten than within his own family.

=== Early Fascination with Antiquity ===

From a young age, Jams became captivated by the world that existed before the Spellplague, believing the era of unrestricted magic represented the greatest period in Westwynd's history. His fascination soon expanded beyond mythology into archaeology, relic hunting, and the recovery of forgotten artifacts.

During his adolescence, Jams became convinced that an artifact known as the Companion represented an ill omen whose discovery would only bring disaster. At the age of twelve, he secretly stole the anchor ropes belonging to a group of dungeon explorers, trapping them inside a cave in an attempt to prevent them from retrieving the artifact.

The expedition ended in tragedy when one of the explorers died after encountering a mysterious force within the cave. Although Jams viewed the death as an unfortunate necessity to prevent the artifact from being recovered, he concealed his involvement for years.

The failed expedition devastated his father, who lost his trusted exploration crew and largely abandoned archaeological expeditions for an extended period.

=== Academic Pursuits ===

As large expeditions became less common, Jams focused increasingly on research and personal exploration. Realizing that independent study alone would never satisfy his ambitions, he enrolled at Lathander's Institute of Arts in Sparksborough to formally study history, archaeology, and lore.

Jonathan followed him to Sparksborough despite having little direction of his own, choosing to remain beside his lifelong friend. During their time at university, Jams finally confessed his role in the cave expedition and the death that had resulted from it, trusting Jonathan with the secret he had carried since childhood.

Jams excelled academically, eventually earning a bachelor's degree in College Lore while pursuing advanced studies toward a master's degree. His greatest academic influence was Professor Lionel, whose teachings inspired Jams to seek history not only through books but through firsthand experience. Lionel's belief that "the best way to experience history is to live within it" became one of the defining philosophies of Jams's life.

=== Debt and the Search for Adventure ===

By his early twenties, Jams had accumulated significant debt while continuing his education and chose to take a year away from his master's program in search of practical experience.

Inspired by the legendary stories he had spent years studying, Jams resolved to become part of history rather than merely document it.

During this period he incurred a personal debt to Jonathan after stealing an artifact from a lord in Troford. Jonathan covered for him, an act that ultimately contributed to the lord's downfall and left Jams owing his closest friend a favor.

At the same time, Jams accepted a quest from Marston, setting him upon the path that would ultimately lead him toward the Living Martyrs.

== The Living Martyrs ==

=== The Wilting Fortress ===

While traveling with the Living Martyrs through the Black Sand Desert, Jams and his companions discovered the hidden city known as the Wilting Fortress, an isolated dragonkin civilization concealed beneath the sands. There they learned of the Dragonturtle Sovereign, Azalor, whose people had survived since the Spellplague after the Rill dried up and Black Sand consumed the region.

The discovery immediately captivated Jams, who eagerly researched the mysterious shards recovered throughout Azah'rul and questioned the fortress's historians about the city's origins. Although many questions remained unanswered, he learned that the shards possessed unique properties and that little was known about how the Dragonturtle itself had arrived beneath the desert.

During an audience with Azalor, Jams suffered a magical episode that nearly overwhelmed him. To stabilize himself, he willingly drained the magic from one of his enchanted possessions, sacrificing its power in exchange for his own safety. Before departing the fortress, he continued refining his spellcasting alongside Jonathan as the Living Martyrs prepared for their journey toward Ashenholt.

=== Ashenholt ===

The Living Martyrs eventually reached Ashenholt, known to outsiders as the Holiday, where Jams found himself immersed in the history and politics of Azah'rul. His attention quickly shifted toward the city's archives, where he searched for information concerning the mysterious Colorless Peaks and the ancient history of the region.

While in Ashenholt, Jams reunited with TWEAK, an automaton connected to the late archmage Rary. Through conversations with TWEAK and other scholars, he became increasingly interested in the Circle of Eight, Mordenkainen, and the Blue Breath. These mysteries would gradually become central to his investigations throughout the campaign.

As the party continued its work in the city, Jams spent much of his time discussing morality and history with Jonathan, ultimately concluding that understanding the past carried little meaning unless one also tried to improve the present. During this period he also witnessed the worsening condition of Red, whose mysterious illness deepened Jams's concern for his companions.

=== Azah'rul ===

As the Living Martyrs ventured deeper into Azah'rul, Jams devoted himself to uncovering the truth hidden within its libraries and forgotten laboratories. His investigations revealed that Professor Lionel, the mentor who had inspired his academic career, was in fact Bixby, one of the delegates connected to the Circle of Eight. The revelation fundamentally changed Jams's understanding of both his mentor and the history he had spent years studying.

Further research uncovered disturbing accounts of the Blue Breath and its connection to children hunted by the Inquisition decades earlier. Jams also learned that the dragon egg recovered by the party had likely survived only because it had remained frozen for years, preserving the Blue Breath within it.

As these discoveries accumulated, Jams gradually accepted responsibility for protecting the egg. What had begun as another archaeological curiosity slowly became something far more personal, and he came to view its survival as one of the party's most important responsibilities.

=== The Center ===

The Living Martyrs eventually entered the ancient jungle known as the Center, a region consumed by the lingering decay of the dragon Xanorad. Traveling through forgotten villages, ruined temples, and dragon sanctuaries, Jams found himself surrounded by remnants of the civilization he had spent years studying.

While meeting with the people of Reedwhistle and later exploring the Basilica of Null, Jams witnessed firsthand how myth, history, and faith had become inseparable throughout Azah'rul. The journey reinforced his growing belief that history was not confined to books, but survived through traditions, stories, and the choices of those still living.

Despite these remarkable discoveries, the expedition took an emotional toll on him. As the mysteries surrounding the Blue Breath, Venoa, and the Colorless Peaks continued to grow more complex, Jams found his enthusiasm for adventure beginning to fade beneath the weight of the truths he continued to uncover.

=== The Emeraldine ===

Disguised beneath a mask, Jams infiltrated the Emeraldine alongside the Living Martyrs in an effort to uncover the political schemes surrounding Venoa's court. While navigating the masquerade, he gathered information from nobles, merchants, and members of the Chroma Conclave while maintaining the group's false identities.

The gathering revealed increasingly troubling connections between the Platinum Cadre, Sental Narev, and the coming Platinum Eclipse. During the festivities Jams also confronted Blue, learning more about the Chroma Conclave's interest in the dragon egg and their belief that it represented a child rather than a weapon.

As the private auction unfolded, the Living Martyrs obtained valuable artifacts and intelligence that pointed them toward Dazhi Island, setting the stage for the conflict that would soon follow.

=== Bridge of Belief ===

The expedition to Dazhi Island culminated in the Bridge of Belief, where the Living Martyrs confronted Stanis before representatives of both Bahamut and Tiamat. Rather than becoming a simple battle, the confrontation evolved into a struggle over the future of Azah'rul itself.

Although fierce fighting erupted, the Living Martyrs ultimately prevailed. The conflict exposed deception surrounding the Lady and weakened the influence she held over many of her followers. In the aftermath, Stanis survived the encounter, but the fragile peace collapsed as Venoa declared war after learning of the Silent Sister's involvement.

For Jams, the events of the Bridge of Belief demonstrated that history was no longer something he merely studied. He had become an active participant in shaping it.

=== Serven Grah ===

Returning to Azah'rul, Jams assisted in investigating the Serven Grah and the operations surrounding their slave mines. Rather than focusing solely on the conflict itself, he devoted much of his attention to helping free the captives and preserving the archaeological discoveries hidden beneath the mountains.

Within the ancient ruins below the mines, Jams uncovered evidence of long-forgotten dragons and learned that the mysterious ore being extracted was in fact composed of ancient shards. The discovery represented one of the greatest archaeological finds of his life, affirming the passion for exploration that had first inspired him as a child.

The expedition also revealed growing connections between the Serven Grah, the Colorless Peaks, and the Blue Breath, convincing Jams that these mysteries were all pieces of a much larger history waiting to be uncovered.

=== Rockport ===

When the Chroma Conclave threatened Rockport, Jams joined the Living Martyrs in preparing the settlement's defenses and helping evacuate its citizens before battle.

During the preparations he studied Professor Lionel's journal, eventually deciphering enough of its contents to master the spell ''Bixby's Hand''. Learning the spell directly from his mentor's writings became one of the defining moments of Jams's magical career, symbolizing how Lionel's teachings continued to guide him long after their time together at the Institute.

Following the battle, Jams witnessed Rary's return and learned more of the long conflict between Rary and Mordenkainen. The revelations surrounding the Circle of Eight convinced him that the history he had spent years pursuing remained far larger and more dangerous than he had ever imagined.

=== The Astral Plane ===

The Living Martyrs' pursuit of the Hag eventually carried them beyond the Material Plane and into the Astral Plane itself. Within forgotten chambers and ancient shrines, Jams uncovered murals and relics depicting the origins of the Hag, the Featureless Man, and the dragon queen whose influence had shaped so much of Azah'rul's history.

Although many questions remained unanswered, the journey reinforced Jams's conviction that every legend, no matter how impossible it first appeared, possessed a historical truth waiting to be discovered.

=== Relationships ===

* '''Jonathan''' — Jams's childhood friend, closest companion, and the person he trusted with his darkest secret.
* '''Professor Lionel''' — Jams's mentor at Lathander's Institute of Arts and the scholar who inspired his pursuit of living history.
* '''Bari Weakfoot (Father)''' — A wealthy but abusive halfling whose relationship with Jams deteriorated throughout his youth.
* '''Mother''' — A distant and judgmental presence whom Jams likewise came to resent.
* '''Nissy''' — A tiefling librarian and member of the Green Cloaks with whom Jams maintained a cordial relationship.

=== Notable Locations ===

* '''Troford''' — Jams's hometown, for which he retains deep affection despite his troubled upbringing.
* '''Sparksborough''' — Home of Lathander's Institute of Arts, where Jams pursued higher education.
* '''Rolling Hills''' — A region where Jams frequently adventured during his youth.
* '''Corelite''' — Viewed by Jams as an enemy due to its role in the wider conflict.

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= Character Name =
''Half Hafling• College of Lore Bard • Living Martyr''

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== Physical Description ==
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== Before the Living Martyrs==

Jams Weakfoot was born and raised in the town of Troford, where he spent much of his childhood alongside his closest friend, Jonathan. The two were inseparable from an early age, filling their days with imaginative games of knights, sword fights, and make-believe adventures that fostered Jams's lifelong fascination with heroes, history, and legendary tales.

Unlike the stories he admired, Jams's home life was far less idyllic. His father, a wealthy but abusive halfling, and his distant, judgmental human mother created a household that Jams would eventually grow to resent. As he matured, he found greater comfort in books, ancient history, and the mysteries of civilizations long forgotten than within his own family.

=== Early Fascination with Antiquity ===

From a young age, Jams became captivated by the world that existed before the Spellplague, believing the era of unrestricted magic represented the greatest period in Westwynd's history. His fascination soon expanded beyond mythology into archaeology, relic hunting, and the recovery of forgotten artifacts.

During his adolescence, Jams became convinced that an artifact known as the Companion represented an ill omen whose discovery would only bring disaster. At the age of twelve, he secretly stole the anchor ropes belonging to a group of dungeon explorers, trapping them inside a cave in an attempt to prevent them from retrieving the artifact.

The expedition ended in tragedy when one of the explorers died after encountering a mysterious force within the cave. Although Jams viewed the death as an unfortunate necessity to prevent the artifact from being recovered, he concealed his involvement for years.

The failed expedition devastated his father, who lost his trusted exploration crew and largely abandoned archaeological expeditions for an extended period.

=== Academic Pursuits ===

As large expeditions became less common, Jams focused increasingly on research and personal exploration. Realizing that independent study alone would never satisfy his ambitions, he enrolled at Lathander's Institute of Arts in Sparksborough to formally study history, archaeology, and lore.

Jonathan followed him to Sparksborough despite having little direction of his own, choosing to remain beside his lifelong friend. During their time at university, Jams finally confessed his role in the cave expedition and the death that had resulted from it, trusting Jonathan with the secret he had carried since childhood.

Jams excelled academically, eventually earning a bachelor's degree in College Lore while pursuing advanced studies toward a master's degree. His greatest academic influence was Professor Lionel, whose teachings inspired Jams to seek history not only through books but through firsthand experience. Lionel's belief that "the best way to experience history is to live within it" became one of the defining philosophies of Jams's life.

=== Debt and the Search for Adventure ===

By his early twenties, Jams had accumulated significant debt while continuing his education and chose to take a year away from his master's program in search of practical experience.

Inspired by the legendary stories he had spent years studying, Jams resolved to become part of history rather than merely document it.

During this period he incurred a personal debt to Jonathan after stealing an artifact from a lord in Troford. Jonathan covered for him, an act that ultimately contributed to the lord's downfall and left Jams owing his closest friend a favor.

At the same time, Jams accepted a quest from Marston, setting him upon the path that would ultimately lead him toward the Living Martyrs.

=== Relationships ===

* '''Jonathan''' — Jams's childhood friend, closest companion, and the person he trusted with his darkest secret.
* '''Professor Lionel''' — Jams's mentor at Lathander's Institute of Arts and the scholar who inspired his pursuit of living history.
* '''Bari Weakfoot (Father)''' — A wealthy but abusive halfling whose relationship with Jams deteriorated throughout his youth.
* '''Mother''' — A distant and judgmental presence whom Jams likewise came to resent.
* '''Nissy''' — A tiefling librarian and member of the Green Cloaks with whom Jams maintained a cordial relationship.

=== Notable Locations ===

* '''Troford''' — Jams's hometown, for which he retains deep affection despite his troubled upbringing.
* '''Sparksborough''' — Home of Lathander's Institute of Arts, where Jams pursued higher education.
* '''Rolling Hills''' — A region where Jams frequently adventured during his youth.
* '''Corelite''' — Viewed by Jams as an enemy due to its role in the wider conflict.

== The Catalyst Event ==
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== Abilities & Powers ==
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== Relationships ==
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== Major Story Arcs ==
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=== Arc 1 ===
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=== Arc 2 ===
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=== Arc 3 ===
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== Current Whereabouts ==
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== Adventure Hooks ==
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== Notes ==
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