Eshe Santi Ahamada
"You speak of the sun but there are also beautiful things to find in darkness"
Intro
Description
Appearance
Personality
Background
Act 1: (S:01 - Current)
S:01 - Eshe arrives at the Magaambya Academy after traveling through the Mwangi Expanse for several weeks with Adira and Orvin. As they enter the academy, they meet with Nymeria who is standing the rainm, and Rubina who was directing people to the Scroll & Sunbird, and the group of prospective students travel together to begin their initiation.
The group encounters their first battle, and Eshe uses their mirror and supports the team by exploiting their vulnerabilities. After the fight, they meet Takulu Ot, and begin the initiation.
After successful rounds of tests to prove to Takulu Ot that they were worthy of joining Magaambya, Eshe and the group earn the title of Initiates, and begin their journey into the academy. Takulu asks the group what defines them, is there something inside them that pulls them?
Eshe's interests lie with the soul, and seeing its manifestations. They talk about their mirror, and how it was crafted by them, and feel the pull to use their creations for good. They mention they'd like to become the best version of themselves that they can be. Eshe believes they have a second chance and grace to see and experience again. They'd like to grow with those they admire, and would like to see people change for the better. Sometimes, the path may not be clear, so they ask Teacher Ot to provide clarity.
The group choose a symbol, and earn a cantrip and and an entrance bead and are officially Initiates.
Welcome to the Magaambya
S:02 - Walking around the academy, the group learns about the statues of at the Magaambya, and the Welcome Walk. The presense of magic is palpable. As they pass by the statues, Eshe sense something behind them. A mysterious man with black feathers, watching them from afar. The man disappears, and leaves a raven feather behind, cold to the touch.
The group arrives at the Powder Pile, and meet with Xhokan. They received clay to form their beads, and a 40 gold stipend. The group meets Lesedi, who introduces themselves as the Cascade Bearer's teacher. Eshe takes an interest in the animated scarf she has, and then things about their veil doing the same.
The group meets with Esi and Chizire, which Chizire offers mangos to the group. They enter the Spire Dormitory, and spend some time meeting with Noxolo and Anchor Root. After grabbing blankets from Noxolo and not choosing a room just yet, they all went to the dining hall with Esi.
Arriving, they encountered a spectral bison and cheetahs attacking the stalls around the hall. The party were quick to action, and slew the summoned creatures without taking a single hit. This is when they met Mariama and Ignaci. The group admits the bison was very scary and smelly to reassure Mariama's worry about her bison being too weak.
S:03 - During dinner, the group meets with Teacher Ulawa, and she gets an immediate interest in Eshe's beetles. Ulawa asks multiple questions about the beetles and the nature of them, and wanted to take one. Eshe declines, but mentions they can do a sketch of it for them. One of the beetles however provides a word to Eshe in secret, the word "Vessicant." Since the group finds out Eshe draws, Nymera and Eshe agree on a drawing session (with Nym wishing for a copy.) The drawing is complete and gives it to Nymeria.
The group ends their night with their nightly tasks, Eshe visits Adira's room, and they share a moment reflecting on their journey to the Magaambya. Adira thanks Eshe for breaking the ice and becoming friends. Eshe shares that they're unsure about which branch to pick, as Cascade Bearers could be a good choice, but the example of Chizire was not the best. Adira mentions Eshe will definitely succeed in their ventures. Before Eshe leaves, they give an evil eye to Adira for protection.
Before they sleep, Eshe prays to their Goddess.
The First and Second Task - Duck, Duck, Ojofiri
The following morning, the group does their morning routines. The group meets with Esi, who explains the tasks that follow, and the Perquisite. Then she introduces Haibram.
Haibram is an aeromancer who flies on air kites and is going to be providing the First Task. The task commences and the group enters the markets. They meet some people who recently purchased an Ojofiri chicken, and they are pointed towards the direction of the stall. They find the stall with the chickens ran by Makena, and with a quick bartering they successfully complete the task. Eshe finds out a bit of information on how set up a shop for their talismans.
As they return to Haibram, before they got a chance to celebrate, Esi rushes in to begin the Second Task, the pugwampis. Knowing that this would be more of a social battle, they instead go to find Anchor Root.
Adira convinces Anchor Root that they can indeed help with the pugwampis, and the Second Task was complete. Since this was already completed a day early, the group had a free day.
Questions For The Necromancer
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Show SpoilerEshe explains that part of their faith would suggest that Eshe is meant to hate Noxolo, but the other portion of their faith calls for community and connection. Noxolo states that they are open to answering questions, as long as they are never asked to apologize. Noxolo offers the spirits a choice to stay or go, taking on a risk by giving the spirits so much control, but they do not wish to extend their control on another living or dead.
Noxolo also reports that they help the spirit pass on when their time is right, if they are asked to. Eshe compares Noxolo's practice to a communion instead of servitude, which Noxolo very much approves of. Eshe's bugs aren't a big fan of Noxolo. Eshe asks why Noxolo chose the Magaambya…Noxolo felt the pull to act and assist those departed. Eshe offers up a talisman to Noxolo, and is informed that one of the talismans (made of bone) is apparently unlucky and offers to speak with the owner to find out more. Nymeria turns to Noxolo to ask if they are very well connected with their past.
Noxolo reports to be able to name 18 generations of their mother's family, and 21 generations on their father's side. Noxolo could not say anything of their temperaments or personalities though, so they know about their past but not in a way that offers connection. Noxolo is hopeful that Eshe and Nymeria will become closer with them through the time at the Magaambya….Noxolo will be getting their own letter. Eshe through the last bit of discussion, is crying uncontrollably and unnoticeable.
The Third Task - I'mbo, Youmbo, We're All Umbo.
S:04 - The group begins the Third Task given by Chizire to collect ingredients, with Noxolo accompanying. With the first task to collect bones, Nymeria and Orvin begin to distract people around as Eshe and Noxolo collect a cow corpse. Eshe has a moment to communicate with the spirit of the cow corpse, to ensure that the spirit would accept us using their remains. As the bones were the first to be found, the group decides to venture out of the academy and Nantambu, to enter the jungle to locate the Scarlet Caps.
As they explore the jungle, Eshe finds themselves thinking of the memory of being in the jungle and that dying here is inescapable. Eshe press on a throbbing vein their temple as they march on.
The group arrives at a large clearing, where a tree in the middle was found, with growing scarlet red mushrooms. Both Adira and Eshe take up the task to climb the tree, Adira using their athletic feat, and Eshe using their mirror to teleport upwards. Suddenly, huge stomping is heard, and the giant mushroom Umbo attacks. With Noxolo knocked out, the party begins their fight.
S:05 - The party collects the final ingredients, and Adira and Rubina's wounds are treated by Uduak. Uduak assists the group by providing the information that the caterpillars' oil is painful to the touch. Eshe and Noxolo are able to collect the final ingredient. The group then helps with the Third Task's ritual, where Eshe and Noxolo were able to craft the oil from the lucky bones. Eshe writes down this process as they're interested in repeating it later. The team finishes the Ritual, and successfully complete the Third Task. Orvin and Eshe speak on keeping the caterpillars, as pets for Eshe.
As the day ends, Eshe takes some time to pray to Nocticula.
The Fourth Task - Cohort's Divine Delivery Service
The party heads towards the Fourth Task, by Ignaci and Strands. It's mail delivery time, and the party will be on Elephant Birds. The group travels through Nantambu, delivering mail towards multiple locations despite the addresses being difficult to decipher, and some even being meant for Gods. Eshe, toting a letter to a young girl on a nearby farm. The girl reads the letter quickly and begins to write the response immediately to hand back to Eshe. The girl asks for a synonym for eyes, with Eshe responding with Windows. The girl expresses fear that they will be forgotten about by their partner who has gone off to the Magaambya. Eshe offers comfort in the fact that they still remember the idea of the person they had loved even from a past life. Expressing that some bonds are so strong that they will persist. Eshe offers a token of good luck in love. The group delivers a letter to a God, whom requires an egg to be swallowed. Another letter requires spells to be casted, and another sent to Gozrah, up in the sky. The final delivery is to a hut very far from Nantambu, the hut of a Green-eyed Witch. The hut however was infested with giant slugs trying to kill the witch within, and a cat! The party come in and slice and dice some slugs ("Yes chef! Behind! Re-fire!") and save the cat and the witch. The door opens and reveals Green-eyed Jatya, a harpy woman.
S:06 - The party introduces themselves to Jatya, who then explains to us why she's so far out of Nantambu. We find out that Jatya is a carnivore which Nymeria is happy about. They learn about the magical items available in her shop. Eshe and Rubina take time to look around and find all the different kinds of items available, everything fairly priced and useful, though the materials are based on curses, and dark magic. Jatya also offers her services of being able to do some revoking of curses, and potentially gain insigh into things and beings from beyond our plane. Eshe offers up a black origami bird with expressed interest of following up at a later day. However, Jatya senses death around Eshe. Eshe feels uncomfortable, and excuses themselves, as they're not interesting in speaking about this 'curse'. Adira asks if something is hunting them, and Eshe doesn't share, not interested in discussing this at this time.
As the party returns from a successful task, the group is treated to a feast by Ignaci and Strands. Eshe tries out the ginger beer, and enjoys it. They speak to Ignaci about Cheliax. Eshe shares that they wanted to provide a gift to Strands, some of the silk of the catepillars they collected. Strands mentions they'd like to then weave something with the silk for her children.
They all head to the Spire Dormitory to rest for the remainder of the night.
Spirals of Bones and Flowers
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Show SpoilerThe Fifth Task - Stories for the Uzunjati
The following day, the group heads to the final Fifth Task. They meet with Okoro and Esi, whom they must tell a tale for the Uzunjati.
Eshe offers thanks to Rubina and expresses how they take Rubina's words deeply. Eshe reports that their proper name is Eshe Santi Ahamada. the name that makes them a part of a family, but somehow they still feel like they have not earned it. when they began traveling to the Magaambya. They were unsure if this was the right path for them, and expresses that they have felt lonely and not really had friends before. When they sleep, they do not feel like they are sleeping at all. On the way, they met a butterfly that helped them cross the rivers, and a bard who played a tune of comfort. So maybe things are on the right track? As they came to the steps of the Magaambya, finding even more. someone with the ability to transform to their hearts desire. finally turning to Rubina. someone who is wise and strong. carrying their grief with them as a reminder. Hoping that Eshe will be able to follow in Rubina's steps. they are hopeful to be able to try.
As the rest of the group tells their story and finish the task, they all decide on the Branch they will pick. Nymeria and Eshe join the Cascade Bearers. The group travels in tandem to the Introduction Ceremory, where they find Mariama in a pool of her own blood, and the ambush begins.
Eshe and the party quickly get rid of the threat. They successfully capture Kurshkin.
The Knights of the Broom Closet
S:07 - The Pugwampi being interrogated by Eshe, Orvin, and Adira, Kurshkin mentions of a ghost that will come. Eshe asks why the pugwampi trusts the ghost? "He is the only one that knows what it is like to be thrown away" & "You will know the same soon." With a successful interrogation with the aid of Adira, Eshe and Orvin, the party get just a little bit more information.
The group is escorted back to the Spire Dormitory by Mafika (who provides the Tempest Sun Mages bead to Adira), and Adira reassures the group that we should look after each other. She invites everyone into her room.
The Soul Cries
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Show SpoilerThe discussion goes back and forth on what could possible be plotting against the Magaambya, enough to attack during the introduction ceremony. Some make insights about what could've happened, others had their own questions. After a few minutes of discussion, the meeting is adjourned, with every a little more comfortable that we're looking out for each other.
Three Months Pass By: Autumn Arrives.
S:08 - Time passes by as the initiates continue their studies, and earn some incomes. Eshe has time with Chizire where he opens up about another individual stepping in to explain that he isn't stupid. That he was having trouble reading, and that he didn't know anything. Internalizing this pain and believing it to be true. Deciding to wear it like armor, until someone comes forward and explains that he is dyslexic. Learning from a tutor that he isn't stupid, and is in fact incredibly smart. Hard habit to break, but still pushing to be more.
The Vessicant Egg Still Formatting
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Show SpoilerAs Rubina and Eshe continue to talk about this, Nymeria and Noxolo arrive, and Nymeria summons for the first time in front of the group, Tonali. Noxolo confirms they're able to see Tonali fade into near death and back to life, and Eshe finds a book on Eidolons, which is what Tonali appears to be, and learn it's possible it's a phantom.
After a conversation about the event, the group goes to their planned visit to Teacher Ot, whom had a task ready for the Anteart Cohort. Teacher Ot mentions a status update on Kurshkin, and their plans for him. He continues with the plans to investigate the Tree Stump Library as shadows have been reported to be seen within the abandoned library, and has requested for the group to go retrieve some lost materials. The party leaves Nymeria and Teacher Ot to speak in a Silenced room.
The Tree Stump Library Investigation
After some shopping, the group reconvenes at the Tree Stump Library to begin their investigation. As they enter and a bit of exploration, the group encounters a group of Scrits who all attack, the fight ends with success, and finding one of the items needed. Eshe takes some time to cast detect magic on an item that Adira was able to successfully cast Read Aura, and congratulates her in her first cantrip casted.
A heavy thumping occurs from one of the doors, and the next battle begins.
S:09 - A series of battles occur within the Tree Stump Library, and each room had some level of investigation. Several Wasps, a swarm of silverfish, and lastly a large slime.
With the first door that had the wasps, hive made of paper-like material covered the room. The hives were broken to avoid any issue, and one of the books was found. Rubina and Adira recover from their wounds, and they visit the next room. The group enters and find books scattered about and furniture, and Rubina and Eshe find a cauldron lined with onyxes. The cauldron was saved for Noxolo as it is discovered to be used to communicate with the dead via spirit (alcohol). Here is where Nymeria and Orvin met with spellskeins that were hiding in the room. They were collected for safe keeping. As the party continues their search, they find a swarm of silverfish that were eating the spellskeins and other paper. They find another book, and move to the next room. The room was locked magically, and Adira was able to crack the lock. There was a shape of a body made of ash in the middle of the room. The remains of a person who was locked in the room, who was imprisoned by spellbinding shackles with Thasolonian runes. They learn that the book was a wizard's spell book. Mainly barren, but what is left is high level spell work that is beyond the level they are able to recognize. The individual who left this shows that this was someone incredibly talented. Several pages covered with names, locations, things that happened. "I must return posthaste. these ones must die before I leave. Strike. Takulu Ot, The woman, her man, Janatimo, Nahara Zenia, Nazra the coward." Adira explained that her parents had come to the Magaambya before. Eshe realizing that many of the books that they are reading for school were written by Adira's dad. Eshe asking Adira if their parents owed anyone anything, and Adira explaining that they don't know. Adira knowing that the ritual used to free themself from the manacles resulted in the individual becoming ash on the ground.
The final fight with an ooze ends successfully after Adira and Rubina take a lot of damage, with Rubina falling unconscious.
S:10 - Rubina recovers from their wounds, and the party has finished the final portion of the investigation. Orvin and Nymeria collect ooze samples. After the final book was found, Nymeria offers to heal Adira's wounds. The group leaves the library and go direct to Teacher Ot. Eshe was able to reinstate the seal on the Library.
Teacher Ot welcomes the group back, and the cohort explains all that transpired. The books are returned, then handed back to the group for each person. After everything was said and done, Adira provides the additional information about the person who was dead in the room. Ot's behavior noticeably changes, and begins to explain about the original Cohort years ago when he was in his own group. Adira was so confused by how her parents never told her anything about the Magaambya or when they were in their cohort. She asks Teacher Ot to send a message over to her parents, to try to get them contact her since the last dream visit months ago. Adira leaves, noticeably running back to the Spire Dormitory, Nymeria follows after.
Before they leave, Eshe offers an Evil eye with the design of a moon with 7 spikes, and offers their condolences to Teacher Ot. "There is always a path to redemption" Eshe reporting that if we are navigating demons, they are hopeful to ask Nocticula for guidance on the path.
Eshe goes to collect some favorite snacks, and sweets, and they go over to Adira's room. They sneak some under the door, and leaves to their room.
Three Months Pass By: Winter Arrives
During the next three months, members of the Cohort investigate leads on the past events they've experienced, answers to mysteries yet to be understood.
Eshe takes time to study for Cascade bearers. Eshe also taking time to learn more about and critically succeeding! Learning many effects could draw insects to a specific place "opposite of antipathy". Learning that one of the properties of the Vessicant Egg is an irresistible call to all creatures on 6 or 8 legs. Learning that this relic might also speak to Anadi in some way. The relic being something entirely different in a lot of ways. One of the papers about the egg is written by Ulawa on using the egg to ward places.
Eshe did decently and feels accomplished but wants to snowball and be even better next time. "the sky is the limit". However Eshe does have a B+ in Arcane magic (like the numbers part) and it is particularly irksome to them.
During Crystalhue, Eshe provided several gifts to members of the Spire Dormitory and the Cohort.
The Starday Tournament
S:11 - Before the Starday Tournament, several members receive letters and gifts from people from afar that have finally reached the Spire Dormitory.
Eshe receives a wrapped parcel that has been taken care of very well. Within is a small velvet pouch filled with scraps with fine papyrus. Pure silver ingots, one of which is an evil eye. Dinosaur bone shards. Glass beads. A note from Eshe's parents reporting on all the hot Gos from back home. Any really good piece is given a whole page sketch of it to give a better idea of it. Art and worship to Nocticula. Eshe proceeds to hang these pictures up on their wall. Looking for proof of their parents being proud of them, Eshe remembers how they were chosen by their parents after being on the outskirts of the city. they realize that the parents are probably really having a tough time with Eshe having gone away. Eshe having a loving moment, and remarks to send them something beautiful back.
"I'm just a little guy."
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Show SpoilerOrvin reports that he is motivated to be a support and strength for others. Orvin seems stressed however as Eshe sees a bit of the cracks in how Orvin is feeling. Eshe asks why they like to do at the Markets, and Orvin says he simply visits he does some work for Makena as he visits there often.
Since Orvin seems stressed, Eshe asks Orvin to play a song with them, and as the both focus, they perform a Nocturne together, Eshe providing vocals.
Eshe and Orvin agree to check in with each other as things occur moving forward.
Orvin takes a moment to stop in his room and prepare himself for the night, as Eshe slides down the door, and states that they aren't good at making conversation.
The Ant Eater Cohort gather together, Eshe appearing right behind Adira, and they plan for the tournament, however Noxolo is missing from the other group that's participating. The group goes to find Noxolo, speaking with a spirit. Noxolo reports that they will now be participating in the tourny, and reports to Eshe, after flustering, Noxolo relly enjoyed Eshe's gift. Noxolo reports that Ignaci told them to do some smack talk, but says that they would be okay with the party winning.
the party takes their exits one by one until Eshe is able to sketch briefly the ghost sighting they have before returning with the party to make it to the tourny.
The tournament begins, and the Cohort watches as groups fight and fail against the wooden robots. She sees her own Spire Dormitory members get decimated on the second battle. Before the fight begins, Rubina and Eshe share a prayer together to Kazutal and Nocticula. Eshe produces an onyx bead and offers it to the party, and offers to affix it to Rubina's machete. Once the team is mentally prepared, the fights begin for the Anteater Cohort.
They win flawlessly against two battles, and now the third and possibly the most difficult challenge of them all begins.
S:12 Eshe starts off casting pocket library to learn more about the construct. Learning that the construct was used to take over a nation across the world. This big one in particular is built to support allies and battering down walls to allow entry to the other constructs. Peering int the creature's attacks, Eshe learns that the creatures arms can reach out to 10 feet. the dormitory members wish us well and encourage our success.
Through team work within the party, the party is able to successfully put down the robots.
Feathered Remembrance
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Show SpoilerLooking out into the Magaambya the individual says they are Kalythyrus and that they have been watching Eshe for a long time.
A name that feels familiar but is still unknown. Saying that they are a guardian who has been charged with Eshe's protection. They call Eshe "child of many waters," all creatures who pass down the river, but few pass down a second time. Kalythyrus mentions they've met Eshe before, in the Boneyard "when they died, when both of you died." A soul rending illness leading to total death only narrowly avoided. When Eshe was found, they were unfurled, unraveled. The fate that awaited them was ruined and destroyed. It was a story of darkness and entombment. Eshe pleaded on the virtues of love and knowledge and medicine but nothing could help. "However, 'She' heard and offered you a second chance." With Kalythyrus watching over Eshe's second chance.
The life before had been pain, and they died in agony beyond compare that could have been avoided but Eshe chose instead to save others. Now Eshe is knit together to form one soul. Kalythyrus mentions that they're only able to speak to Eshe on the first night of every year, and asks the question if the second life is what Eshe wanted? Do they still believe in medicine?
Eshe reaches out to touch Kalysthyrus. Cold to the touch, and for a second there is a reverberation and they begin to see a vast necropolis of graves and tombs that extend on forever. The sky holds stretched and floating graves as well. Eshe can see through this vision of Kalysthyrus looking down on Eshe with judgement. After the vision, Kalysthyrus reaches out to touch Eshe to console them. Eshe was successful in saving others, but it nearly annihilated Eshe in the process. Eshe stlll chose an incredibly painful path to return to the Magaambya, the place that had sent them to their death once before.
Eshe having stated that the fate was welcomed gladly, and they were glad to join the thousands that came before them. Kalysthyrus not understanding why Eshe clings to this path so rigidly. Eshe reporting that something within them calls that this is simply how their life is meant to be. "Sacrifices for what?? I am lost. I don't know who I am". Eshe taking solace in knowing that they may have done the right thing and lived by their word. Kalysthyrus reports that his hand is open if Eshe ever deems that the pain is too much. To return to the boneyard to finish the journey their souls began.
Most of what Eshe was before has been washed away but remnants are still present. Eshe reporting that they can't go yet, it is still the beginning. Eshe asking if Kalysthyrus remembers Eshe's name. Slowly they nod and state Lyrissa (Lyric) Amoro and Eris Amanqua. They died saving many people from a disease brought from the dark depths of the most cursed planes.
In another lifetime, they would have been an angel, but instead they are still here. Potentially an angel in flesh. Eshe placing their head in Kalysthyrus's lap and sobs. The individual takes time to comfort Eshe in this moment.
Bride Not To Be (Still to be Formatted)
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Show SpoilerTremor Sense (Still to be Formatted)
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Show SpoilerRelationships
History
Eshe and Adira met on their journey to Magaambya, and it was Eshe who started to talk to Adira first, commenting on Adira's charm of Desna.
Art by sesroza
Status: Alive (?)
Type: Player
Played By: sesroza
Character Details
Full Name: Eshe Santi Ahamada
Also Known As:
Pronouns: They/Them
Birthday: -
Age: Young Adult
Ancestry: Human
Heritage: Duskwalker
Class: Thaumaturge/Oracle
General Information
Relationship Status: Single
Languages: Common (Mwangi)
Religions: Nocticula, Pharasma
Occupations: Initiate
Connections: Magaambya
Magaambya Branch: Cascade Bearers, Uzunjati
Locations: Nantambu
- Session 1 - "Heaven Exists to be Summited"
- Session 2 - "The Only Part Of You That Burns in Hell is the Part That Won't Let Go"
- Session 4 - "No Lore but the Lorem Ipsum"
- Session 5 - "Yeah, yeah…the flesh empire. We've all seen it"
- Session 6 - "Aggravated As-Salt"
- Session 7 - "He Tampered in God's Domain"
- Session 8 - "God May Judge You But His Sins Outnumber Your Own"
- Session 9 - "the Scritening"
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