Zamine, Scourge of the Ring
Hailing from the mightiest of regions in Scyllia, Zamine is an orphaned tiefling who had learnt how to fight through her social status as an outcast, and her raw, brutal strength, which had led to her being giving interest to the leader of an Underground Fighting Ring known as the Champion's Run. Zamine became known as the Scourge of the Ring once she grew older, her hand-to-hand combat skills going unrivalled in her frosty town along with all over the glades of Northern Scyllia. After a match against a half-giant of the greatest peaks of all of Scyllia, one which Zamine was meant to lose in order to let her benefactors cash in a hefty payout, Zamine had to go into hiding. Having knocked out her foe with a single punch, she had a metaphorical target on her back from those she considered family. Now alone, Zamine lives at the foot of the mountain range, trying to hone into a hidden strength she had uncovered during an assassination attempt.
A tiefling descended from the Zariel lineage of Avernus, Zamine was raised in an orphanage found within the peaks of Mount Keazar. With unknown parents, she was found by one of the workers on a trip across the viaducts of the peaks. With nowhere else to go, she was taken in as one of their own. Growing up within the confines of the building, Zamine attempted to be sociable, but due to her natural strength she had been unable to make many friends. Most others saw her as violent, aggressive, and rude, when in all honesty Zamine just wished to make friends. It led to her forming a close bond with many of the carers within the orphanage, especially the one that had named her, being a human lady known as Sevilis. Sevilis was the one who found her, also, and was the one that had kept her company when shunned.
One of the reasons as to why Zamine got given no social status from her own generation is because she had no idea of her natural strength as an adolescent. Many times would she accidentally knock out one of her friends, before being promptly abandoned by them. She had no idea how to control her strength, that was until she had accidentally knocked out one of her most recent acquaintances, and had caught the attention of a travelling Veteran Adventurer by the name of Etik. Etik would've manipulated Zamine into believing at first that she was more than just awkwardly strong, and that she was destined to be a fighter. This opportunity was taken immediately, Zamine thought of it as a way to finally be accepted. This would be where she was introduced into Champion's Run, an underground fighting society within Scyllia.
Over the next couple years, Zamine would be given weekly bouts to fight against competitors for cheap money that'd go to Etik. Zamine had no idea about money being involved, she had only seen it as a place to have friends. Champions Run let anybody fight anyone, which let Zamine fight essentially whoever. She loved it! Allowed to have her full strength on display, she was able to make close bonds with those that admired her power and even wanted to learn from her. In return, she managed to learn how to fight properly, with the necessary technique and formalities. It soon became a part of her normal lifestyle, whenever she needed to fight. Zamine was kind, to one and all. After every match, she made sure her opponent was okay and got them anything they'd need. For this, Zamine got seen as a hero by all, that is except for Etik and the other people that were involved in Champion's Run purely for the money.
This went on for a couple years, until she had turned twenty-three. A discussion with one of her friends after a match had made her realise she was practically owed thousands in gold pieces from Etik. She could've lived a wondrous life, but she had missed out on so much already. Furious, she'd confront her benefactor on this at the same time he was pinned by his oppossing benefactors. Etik, scared, blamed the money he owed his enemies on Zamine, that she had been stealing some from his funds. Zamine thought that they'd see through this, but evidently not. Her next fight, the following day, would have her be interrupted during her pre-combat workout, by three assassins. Brandished with sharp daggers and maces, compared to just fists, Zamine's odds were finally against her. But, to her surprise, Zamine was not alone. She found herself guided, blessed, her call for dire aid answered. Each of the deceased warriors from which Zamine had fought before their passing, had joined her side, fighting off the assassins. To the surprise of Etik, and many others, she had knocked them all out, and would promptly run into hiding.
A tiefling descended from the Zariel lineage of Avernus, Zamine was raised in an orphanage found within the peaks of Mount Keazar. With unknown parents, she was found by one of the workers on a trip across the viaducts of the peaks. With nowhere else to go, she was taken in as one of their own. Growing up within the confines of the building, Zamine attempted to be sociable, but due to her natural strength she had been unable to make many friends. Most others saw her as violent, aggressive, and rude, when in all honesty Zamine just wished to make friends. It led to her forming a close bond with many of the carers within the orphanage, especially the one that had named her, being a human lady known as Sevilis. Sevilis was the one who found her, also, and was the one that had kept her company when shunned.
One of the reasons as to why Zamine got given no social status from her own generation is because she had no idea of her natural strength as an adolescent. Many times would she accidentally knock out one of her friends, before being promptly abandoned by them. She had no idea how to control her strength, that was until she had accidentally knocked out one of her most recent acquaintances, and had caught the attention of a travelling Veteran Adventurer by the name of Etik. Etik would've manipulated Zamine into believing at first that she was more than just awkwardly strong, and that she was destined to be a fighter. This opportunity was taken immediately, Zamine thought of it as a way to finally be accepted. This would be where she was introduced into Champion's Run, an underground fighting society within Scyllia.
Over the next couple years, Zamine would be given weekly bouts to fight against competitors for cheap money that'd go to Etik. Zamine had no idea about money being involved, she had only seen it as a place to have friends. Champions Run let anybody fight anyone, which let Zamine fight essentially whoever. She loved it! Allowed to have her full strength on display, she was able to make close bonds with those that admired her power and even wanted to learn from her. In return, she managed to learn how to fight properly, with the necessary technique and formalities. It soon became a part of her normal lifestyle, whenever she needed to fight. Zamine was kind, to one and all. After every match, she made sure her opponent was okay and got them anything they'd need. For this, Zamine got seen as a hero by all, that is except for Etik and the other people that were involved in Champion's Run purely for the money.
This went on for a couple years, until she had turned twenty-three. A discussion with one of her friends after a match had made her realise she was practically owed thousands in gold pieces from Etik. She could've lived a wondrous life, but she had missed out on so much already. Furious, she'd confront her benefactor on this at the same time he was pinned by his oppossing benefactors. Etik, scared, blamed the money he owed his enemies on Zamine, that she had been stealing some from his funds. Zamine thought that they'd see through this, but evidently not. Her next fight, the following day, would have her be interrupted during her pre-combat workout, by three assassins. Brandished with sharp daggers and maces, compared to just fists, Zamine's odds were finally against her. But, to her surprise, Zamine was not alone. She found herself guided, blessed, her call for dire aid answered. Each of the deceased warriors from which Zamine had fought before their passing, had joined her side, fighting off the assassins. To the surprise of Etik, and many others, she had knocked them all out, and would promptly run into hiding.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Zamine is a muscular lady that is confident in her ability and prowess. Her body does not have many scars on it, and she is rather agile, even for a tiefling of her capabilities.
Facial Features
Zamine has many freckles on her face, resting in an almost-symmetrical pattern on either side in bursts of orange upon her skin. Her horns begin on her forehead and arch upwards.
Mental characteristics
Sexuality
Zamine had never considered the thought of her own sexuality. Her lack of companionship and friendship had left her not understanding attraction. It didn't help that the only physical contact she would've received from others was through her fights.
Reign
Zamine had worked in the Champion's Run ever since she was fourteen, and at fifteen she was designated as the Minor champion, followed by regional champion. She was undefeated for four years. This reign was met with excitement from members and audiences to Champion's Run, but it wasn't met with renown from her home as they only knew that she was 'too violent'. After her assassination attempt however, many of her old home treated her name with pity, due to the fact she went missing to them. Champions Run decided to essentially wipe the assassination attempt from their archives and general history. Her name was tarnished in the thought that she ran from the fight.
Zamine, currently, wears a traditional outfit for Champion's Run, instead with the symbols of the organisations involved having been torn off, along with the sleeves. She wears adventurer trousers beneath, along with furred boots for trekking along the mountains, a task she has to do daily for her basic needs, now. Gifted by her benefactors, she also has fingerless gloves, which hold metal along the knuckles. These can be retracted for non-lethal fights, and Zamine has not used them to kill somebody. Also, a gift from her orphanage, she wears a red scarf marked with the three orange lines around one side of it, a representation of the orphanage, and ultimately, the region's symbol. She wears it proudly, except during her matches.
Alignment
Neutral Good
Current Status
Stopping her own assassination
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Zamine has held a few titles in her life, mainly due to her work within Champion's Run. Mainly just variations on the fact that she had been considered the people's champion after winning plenty of the fights offered to her. However, to those from opposing forces and organisations that she has defeated in the Run, she has been given the title of 'Scourge of the Ring'. Through her childhood, she was simply known as 'The Tiefling' due to most of the population having alienated her from the rest of the town.
Date of Birth
16th of the 1st, 2 FL
Year of Birth
2 FL
23 Years old
Children
Current Residence
Ohbeltoc, Foot of the Mountains
Sex
Female
Gender
Woman
Presentation
Feminine
Eyes
Bioluminescent, Orange
Hair
Long, Fiery Orange
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Purple, Freckles
Height
5'11
Weight
89 Kg
"Do me a favour, love. Kick some ass out there. It's all you're good for, ain't it? Go on, toots, show em who's boss. Well, other than me. Boss of the ring, understand?"- Etik, moments before Minor Championship Bout, to Zamine, Scourge of the Ring.
What a lovely read. And a lovely heroforge to go along with them!