Simian Blackburn
The Reaper's Hand Simian Blackburn (a.k.a. "Duk-Tak", The Knight of the Eternal Order)
Divine Domains
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Mental characteristics
Education
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Relationships
Nicknames & Petnames
"My knight in shining armor" -Mael "My flower in the moonlight" -Simian
Relationship Reasoning
They grew close during the Cormyrian-Sembite Annexation War, and it fermented in a relationship. They enjoyed the quiet moments of that conflict. It nearly ended when he "died" at the hand of Orgund Drake, but he survived, much to their happiness. The relationship continued after Simian sought out the Reaper and achieve a long standing dream of his. Althought not seeing him brought sadness, she wanted him to achieve his dreams as his help had allowed her to achieve her own. When Simian learned he had a daughter, his love for the two girls in his life only grew. It reached its peak since a third girl entered the fold, and he does everything in his power to return to them.
Commonalities & Shared Interests
They both are heavyweights when it comes to alcohol and skilled warriors. They have similar views about the world and can find happiness in eachother's company. They have similar friends who help take care of their children when he is away.
Shared Acquaintances
- Baerukal Quiren - Friend/Ally
- Ilphrin Dun'Robar - Friend/Ally
- Caleb Swiftwood - Friend/Ally
- Rhaedra Obarskyr - Friend/Queen
Legal Status
not married
Relationship Reasoning
Simian has close ties with Sh'Vari's mysterious boss, being a way for her to communicate with her superiors.
Commonalities & Shared Interests
Both have ties to the land of the Purple Dragons.
Shared Acquaintances
Arbiters of Annihilation, of which Sh'Vari is a member
History
They started at odds with one another, even coming to blows, but now these two have a level of respect for one another that's not often matched.
The two see each other as fine warriors, worthy of this respect, and will even go out of their way to help one another.
For Simian, this involved aiding in the fight against Ilphrin's sister, as he knows that Ilphrin would do the same in his position.
When the Snowflower Incident occured, Ilphrin was the one to save Simian's children. Since this, Ilphrin has been a trainer and mentor to the girls, making sure that they can defend themselves.
Nicknames & Petnames
"Duk-tak" - Ilphrin -> Simian
"Daft Bastard" - Simian -> Ilphrin
Relationship Reasoning
First out of convenience, then necessity, and finally it is a relationship built on respect for one another.
Commonalities & Shared Interests
Battle and fighting.
Shared Acquaintances
- Simian's lover/mother of his children
- Ilphrin's ally and friend in Suzail's court
- Simian's daughters
- Ilphrin's pupils
Relationship Reasoning
They are both servants of rival gods, and as a result, have a holy obligation to ensure the other's annihilation. Their run-ins and opposing allies ensured that the two would be at odds.
To some, he is a noble soul. To others, he is an apex predator with sights on them. Simian is an imposing warrior of Kelemvor whose brawn masks inner divine power.
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