Xiabo Hashida - AWs
Co-leader of the Golden Basilisks Xiabo Hashida (a.k.a. Reaper's Blade)
Xiabo Hashida was a daring performer turned legendary guild leader, known for his unmatched precision in battle and unwavering dedication to his comrades. Inspired by the Adamantine Guardians of Valford, Xiabo spent his youth striving to become a hero. A near-death experience during a stunt changed his life forever, binding him to Kelemvor, the god of death. From that moment, he became Kelemvor’s blade, operating from the shadows to dismantle dangerous cults, slay enemy commanders, and protect the balance of the realm. Xiabo’s tactical mind and relentless spirit led him to co-lead the Golden Basilisks and eventually become a rumored member of the secretive Shaded Orchids. His legacy is felt across Astrium as a champion of safety, structure, and balance. Xiabo passed away peacefully at the age of 79, remembered as a hero.
Xiabo Hashida’s story is one of transformation—from reckless performer to devoted protector, from a man who sought fame to one who quietly shaped the fate of Astrium from the shadows. His dedication to his guild, his god, and his principles left ripples throughout the realm. He taught others that true strength is not in standing alone, but in standing with others and ensuring no one is ever left behind. His memory endures not as a grand statue but in the policies, lives, and stories he helped preserve.
Xiabo grew up in the city of Valford, hearing the tales of Valford Adamantine Guardians; a group of random adventurers who saved the previous emperor many times throughout their time. He vowed to be just like those heroes and while he trained his body to their limits. Wanting to test his limits he set out as part of a travelling troupe completing death defying stunts and feats throughout the land. One day an act went wrong and he was sent falling to his death off an ill-fitted tightrope. A voice spoke to Xiabo – wanting him to use his talents for something far more significant than his party tricks. He was offered to work for the god of death – Kelemvor. Xiabo, not wanting to die, accepted. He came to a few hours later left on the side of the road having cheated death, he couldn’t shake the feeling of whispers in his head hearing the voices of people that have long passed. Kelemvor’s vision told him to head to Lustrum to seek out a copper basilisk. Travelling to Lustrum he was asked about a brown basilisk; he was offered to go to the guild hall who might have information. He discovered the copper basilisks was the name of the guild, he signed up and was placed with the only team that was being made at the moment – a gnome, a dwarf and a warforged. His expertise attacking while being hidden gave him the name “Reaper’s Blade”. Throughout their travels and after surviving the airship crash which killed their comrade, he was asked to investigate an apparent cult luring desert travelers away and into a series of underground caverns. Xiabo was captured when investigating the lead of his cult, being captured by the leader of the Brotherhood of Terra - Rayalan, the Sovereign Terra. Through experimentation his right arm was replaced with a mecurial metal that changed into any weapon he desired. While not fully finshed being experimented on he was rescued by the Archwardens during their raid on the Nautiloid hiddden under Astrium. Xiabo was sidelined for a little amount of time, but joined the guild's council to help make decisions and was instrumental in implementing 3 rules for the guild in times of crisis - recall chips for retreating quickly; 2 people on every mission minimun so noone gets caught unaware; and 5 people cells to break provide additional support and tactical benefits with the growing threats of Astrium. Xiabo and the End of Ocean cell group had been instrumental in going behind enemy lines and taking out the some of the commanders of the overseers army. After those events, Xiabo became a shared guild leader role with his cell for the Golden Basilisks and was a rumoured member of the shaded orchids, a mythical group known for keeping balance in the realm. Xiabo died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 79.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Lean but muscular, conditioned for agility and endurance
Body Features
Scarred torso and arms; right arm replaced with mercurial metal
Facial Features
Sharp jawline, pronounced cheekbones, perpetually focused gaze
Identifying Characteristics
Mercurial right arm that can morph into various weapons
Physical quirks
Always rests his right arm across his chest when idle
Special abilities
- Can hear and occasionally speak with the dead via Kelemvor’s blessing
- Enhanced stealth and agility
- Mercurial arm combat versatility
Apparel & Accessories
Black and bronze battle gi with guild insignia
Leather belts and utility pouches
Golden Basilisk sigil earring
Specialized Equipment
- Mercurial Arm: Shapeshifts into blades, hooks, or shields; remnants of Brotherhood of Terra experiments
- Recall Chip: Personal teleportation device for emergency retreat
- Reaper’s Cloak: Camouflages in dim light and provides limited psionic shielding
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Grew up idolizing the Adamantine Guardians, pursued a life of performance and danger until fate, through Kelemvor, redirected him to a higher calling. Xiabo’s path took him from a thrill-seeking performer to a tactical leader and hidden blade against planar threats.
Education
Street-trained acrobat and fighter, later mentored by the Golden Basilisks and guided by Kelemvor’s visions
Employment
Performer, Adventurer, Guild Operative, Guild Leader
Accomplishments & Achievements
Saved countless lives by eliminating Overseer commanders behind enemy lines
Instrumental in the guild’s expansion and survival strategies
Implemented crisis protocols that became Golden Basilisks standards
Rumored member of the Shaded Orchids, a secretive balance-keeping order
Failures & Embarrassments
Captured by the Brotherhood of Terra and experimented on
Carried guilt for the comrade lost during the airship crash
Mental Trauma
Occasional nightmares from his captivity and experimentation; haunted by the weight of leadership decisions
Intellectual Characteristics
Tactical, deeply pragmatic, instinct-driven but capable of long-term planning
Morality & Philosophy
Believed in calculated risks and that the few may sometimes suffer to protect the many; fiercely loyal to his team but willing to make hard choices
Taboos
Disrespecting the dead; betrayal of guildmates
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To protect his comrades, honor Kelemvor’s charge, and ensure no one else suffers alone
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Savvy: Stealth, blade combat, reconnaissance, small-team tactics
Ineptitude: Navigating formal diplomacy, relying on magic-heavy strategies
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Wind chimes, death rituals, sparring, quiet rooftops
Dislikes: Senseless bravado, unprepared teams, mistreatment of the dead
Virtues & Personality perks
Loyal, disciplined, calculated, protective
Vices & Personality flaws
Morbid, emotionally distant, overly cautious after trauma
Personality Quirks
Polishes his mercurial arm when deep in thought
Hygiene
Clean and efficient, minimalistic grooming
Representation & Legacy
Xiabo is remembered as the founder of some of the Golden Basilisks’ most enduring principles, a hero who valued preparation, and a shadow who struck from behind the enemy lines to protect the world
Social
Reign
Active leadership within the guild from 845 A.D. to 879 A.D.
Contacts & Relations
Golden Basilisks (End of Ocean Cell, later Guild Council)
Archwardens (Rescuers and allies)
Shaded Orchids (Alleged association)
Family Ties
Estranged from birth family; guild and cellmates were his chosen family
Religious Views
Devoted follower of Kelemvor, god of death (Grave Domain)
Social Aptitude
Reserved, direct, with a preference for action over words
Mannerisms
Brief nods in conversation, habitually scans exits
Hobbies & Pets
Rope walking, crafting tactical miniatures, rooftop meditation
Speech
Blunt and to the point, with rare but impactful dry humor
Wealth & Financial state
Modest personal wealth; much of his earnings reinvested into the guild
Current Status
N/A – deceased
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Co-Leader of the Golden Basilisks, Reaper’s Blade, Rumored Shaded Orchid
Age
79
Date of Birth
8th Destara 800 AD
Date of Death
6th of Anvilorn 879 A.D.
Life
800 BCE
878 BCE
Circumstances of Birth
Born to a family of humble merchants, inspired from an early age by local tales of heroism and the Adamantine Guardians
Circumstances of Death
Old age
Birthplace
Valford
Place of Death
Lustrum Metropolis
Children
Current Residence
Formerly Lustrum Guild Hall, Golden Basilisks Headquarters
Sex
Male
Gender
Man
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Black; but Electric Blue when entering his rage
Hair
Black Samurai cut
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tannish skin, scarred
Height
5'11"
Quotes & Catchphrases
"If death waits, I will greet it on my feet, blade drawn."
"Two on every mission. One to fight, one to bring you back."
Belief/Deity
Kelemvor
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
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