Noelani Bizrel

Messenger of Odin Noelani Bizrel (a.k.a. Noelani 'Grick Butcher')

Character Sheet: ddb.ac/characters/58999518/iEU4tb Raised in a human commoner village, Noelani never believed that she was born for greatness. Each day was the same - tend to the pigs and other livestock, and help her mother and sibling gather crops and flora to maintain their home and basic means of survival. This was a humble beginning, but it was never enough. At the age of 12, Noelani was deemed old enough to enter the forest alone - after all, her mother needed to stay home with her younger siblings, and she could use a hand. Noelani was sent out each day, only under the rule that she would not go beyond the meadow. Despite her mother's request, she only had one thing in mind, and that was to enjoy her time by herself. The village was just too loud, and the forest brought her a sense of peace. Each day, she rummaged the roots and forest floor for mushrooms, herbs, and small animals for her family. The forest became her sanctuary. One day, as she was bordering the meadow, something caught her eye. This was not an animal, but it certainly had animal-like properties, and she was looking straight into its eyes - a hagraven. These creatures had only been known to her as monsters, or more so, witches. Before she could process what she saw, the hagraven had already engaged her, but not in the way she expected. This woman-esque creature was kind - kinder than any stranger she had met in her village. The longer she looked into her eyes, the worn, reptilian features seemed normal and more human. Soon, she had befriended the creature. Her worry turned to friendship, and soon she was visiting the hagraven each day just beyond the meadow. For once, she had found companionship. She never knew her name, but she knew where she lived. Each day the raven would teach her something new about her magical powers. Mostly, they were medicinal or mundane things she could do around her wethered cottage, but Noelani yearned to learn more. As the years went by, she only grew closer to the hagraven and begged for her to teach her more. This was their little secret. At age 17, Noelani had become something of a witch herself. She found great power in being an acolyte to her kindred cryptid friend. She had great natural talent, and the raven saw this. She was ready. She came in the dead of night, just as the raven asked. This time, she was all the way past the meadow, into the swamp. Each time she went deeper into these woods, her mother's words drifted deeper into memory. The village had nothing for her now - it was time for her to find her own greatness. She heard their words. She pledged her oath. And she knew the cost of such power. Her once beautiful youth was sacrificed that same night - but she felt the effects immediately on the decision she had made. She grew what she only knew was ugly. Hairless, thin, and feathered. Her feet painfully transformed into that of ancient lore, as her reptilian carapace came to true form. Blood spilled from her transformations - but her power felt great. She was so much more. The ceremony was swift. There were so many others there just like her, as they watched and chanted her name. The transformation was complete. Odin would be proud. After all, she had much work to do as his new warlock, servant, and messenger.

Softspoken and curious, she is one to watch for sure. Most of her hair has fallen out and feathers speckle parts of her skin like a bird that was mostly plucked. Her raven, Hæfn, follows her wherever she goes. TLDR: Bird

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Official title:

Noelani Bizrel the wanderer. Grick Butcher, Wave catcher

Alignment

Neutral Good

Age

Parents

Adriel Bizrel

Leo Bizrel

Children

Gender

Female

Eyes

Brown Reptilian

Hair

Hairless

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Pale

Height

5' 2"

Weight

120 lbs

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Journal Entry - 10/11
10/11/2021

Today we found ourselves scavenging for Glowblooms for a quick contract and some potions. We found what we were looking for, however, I was a bit nervous watching my party handle them. They are clearly reckless and do not pay close attention to nature and its dangerous elements... let's hope they do not do this again. I won't always be there to tell them the difference between a herring and a hostile herb. They are eager to learn, yet so ignorant. They will need to learn the hard way if they stumble upon such a predicament. ------- We met a strange half-orc by the name of Urthan. I think he will be very valuable in our travels. He has a bounty to find a captain somewhere nearby. We have decided to help him in his search and capture of this person. I hope this is quick, but more coin is always useful for our journey. ------- We have taken care of the bandits - yes, I said bandits - there were a lot more than originally expected. As they say, when you see one roach, there are a hundred more. Luckily we only stumbled upon the first 30 or so... but I know there is always more at hand, even if we don't see them yet. They were tough at first, but we handled it. I must admit, the members of our party are much more resilient than I originally expected. This has proved to be a pleasant surprise. I admit I was worried about growing our party at first, however, my faith is only strengthening towards my newly-found group. I feel I should stick with them a bit longer. I think they will be helpful in helping me achieve my calling of Odin. ------- I am tired after the events of today - yet I am terrified to sleep. I must press on. I may need to seek the help of a specialized mage if this keeps up.

Journal Entry - 9/27
9/27/2021

We've come upon a new town and a new set of faces - a strange tabaxi and his "friend", an aquatic elf of sorts. They have been very kind in taking us into their tavern and place of business without too many questions. I think we can trust them. ------- Upon our rise of the first morn here, there has been a murder. I am certain it was not one of our members, but something is already lurking amongst us that is a dark force. We discovered that there is already blood magic of sorts involved. I must do more research. ------- I'd be ignorant if I didn't note my own struggle... yet it is hard to pen. There were almost two murders today. I have been attacked by a demon in my sleep once more - this time, it proved more powerful than last, yet it was the same terrible force I have seen before. It won't see the last of me. Odin still calls, and I must press forward. I have to find a stop to this as soon as possible. As strong as my soul is, I don't know how many sleepless nights I can take. I must find an answer.

Journal Entry - 5/10
5/10/2021

Borris is a curious character, but I assume he may become volatile if provoked. I see this as a potential weakness, but still, have faith in his judgment. Sam is a pleasant fellow. Perhaps I have grown a likeness to him through our previous journey together, but I see him as a valuable asset. Aerilyn is a sweet soul. I like her energy and natural need to lighten the party - however, I am afraid her sweetness may make her appear naive to others. ------ I am happy that we have befriended the intelligent goblins so easily, but I am worried we have awoken something less friendly. ------- I still await his call.

Journal Entry - 6/7
6/7/2021

We captured a troll today. He was a vile creature, but he certainly didn't deserve what we did to him. His life is at the mercy of the scientist whom of which he was delivered to. As much as I hate to report it, he is better off with the man who requested him. ------- I have once again received a message. I am afraid I still don't understand the information he has given me... but I cannot fail.

Journal Entry - 9/13
9/13/2021

I am doing my best to compose myself. I want to do my best to help lead my companions, but I am afraid to admit that I am a bit overwhelmed by the sensations I have recently been overcome with. I have been awaiting his call for so long... but now, I feel as if I am struggling to keep myself confident on the inside. I have to figure this out. I cannot show weakness. I must be strong. A dream overcame me today - but something deeper tells me this wasn't a real "dream" as I presented it. This was much more... physical. Something I can only explain as a dark message, and I am afraid this wasn't from Odin. It was the kind of feeling that makes your hair stand on end. I could feel the sense of a dark omen brewing.

Journal Entry - 7/26
7/26/2021

We have found ourselves in quite the situation - I don't have much time to write this, but I can sense in my feathers that we are all too near to danger. If we do not tread lightly, we can find ourselves in great peril. ------- We are delving deeper into the forest. There is a small band of orcs here, but we managed to grasp at some of their plans. We will tread onward - I hope we can find safety among the enemy. ------- There isn't much time to write - spiders, lots of them - there is a murmur of great energy in this forest, I can feel it. It doesn't take a warlock to sense this kind of terror. ------- We've stumbled on a horror greater than my fears, there is a much deeper root of evil in these woods, and I hope we may survive to tell the tale. For now, we must act - this beast will not be stricken down easily. ------- Is this what you wanted from me, Odin? This message is clear as day, yet I feel I do not have the preparation you expected from me. Nothing could have prepared me for this.

Journal Entry - 6/14
6/14/2021

I've grown to quite enjoy the company of this caravan. They are strange in their ways, but they are somewhat delightful in their presence. I am glad the gnome is doing well on his own now. I was afraid we were to leave him behind. ------- Aerilyn didn't take to Hræfn too well. I should have warned her not to look too close... the poor bird knows not of how she is perceived. I must be more careful - the poor mortals can't possibly understand all of the power that this bird holds for me. ------- The dream comes again. We can't keep going on like this. We must find this meaning soon - I am afraid I am running out of time. I can't mess this up.

Journal Entry - 5/24
5/24/2021

My initial assumptions of Aerilyn seem to be somewhat correct. Her recent interaction with a husband-murdering fool named Tracey just about costed her life, whether she realized it or not. If she is to stay alive and well in this group, she needs to be more wise. If I had not been there, she would have been alone with only her bardic wit - and I am not sure how far that would have taken her. That being said, I still have growing confidence in her. She may seem naive, but she certainly isn't unintelligent. I enjoy her company. Borris is doing... okay. If we want to make it far on our journey, we need to teach him not to be foolish enough to drink anything cursed. I worry about him a little. Additionally, I have a new addition to our group as of today - a musk ox. He seems to hold strange, untrained properties to him. I am eager to have him here with us. ------- I think I have finally received my first message after 7 years. I admit I wasn't ready for this call. No matter how much preparation I could have allowed myself, nothing would have prepared me for what I heard, what I saw. The dream has come to me twice now. Do I wait? Do I call? What do I do with this message? I feel I have already failed, though I just received it.

Noelani Bizrel