Naeris
Played by Marta in The Manylands Campaign in Slice and Dice on Twitch
Naeris Arradel
Naeris was raised in Firesands, an enclave in Kothar, by a loving adoptive human family. Her parents are Naeva and Ologold Hawklight, and she has one human sibling - a younger brother named Orlan.
Naeva and Ologold were both adventurers of some renown in their time, both fierce warriors and veterans of battles beyond count. They found Naeris in a cave in the Kerym Mountains as only an infant, unharmed but surrounded by the charred remains of what appeared to be several humanoids, with far too little left of them to determine who or what they really were.
Not being the kind to leave a child behind, Naeva and Ologold took and eventually adopted Naeris, but after a tantrum resulted in burnt beards and loss of eyebrows, they also came to discover her considerable and dangerous pyrokinetic powers.
Despite not being magic users themselves, they decided not to return to Isk and instead settle in the mysterious land of Kothar, hoping it would be a safe place for Naeris to practice controlling her powers without endangering others, and maybe find a mentor along the way.
Years passed, Naeris grew and mentors came and went, none succeeding in teaching her anything beyond simple parlor tricks. Caring and inquisitive at heart, she became increasingly distraught over the destruction she caused when her powers spun out of control, yet not using them would eventually cause her physical pain. Her powers also seemed to make her current emotions more intense.
After several unfortunate bonfires, her last mentor advised her only to use as little as needed for everyday life. She now uses her powers to light stoves and candles, and help with daily chores while yearning to follow in her parents’ adventuring footsteps and find her place in the world.
But Naeris’ considerable abilities did not only attract scorn and calamity. The secretive Red Mages had been observing her training, taking great care to avoid discovery...until now.
Not long ago, a Half-Elf Red Mage named Damon approached Naeris on an errand just outside of Firesands and began explaining to her the Draconic origin, nature and potential of her power. Soon thereafter, more Red Mages appeared in the area - enough to cause alarm with the town’s inhabitants, Naeva and Ologold in particular. They saw firsthand the terror of magic used for evil. But they were now too old to fight. Too old to protect their daughter from the Red Mages in Firesands. So as much as it broke their hearts, they wrote to Ologold’s family in the Burakrin Republic, and secreted Naeris out of Kothar as swiftly as possible.
She is now on her way to stay with her Uncle Brinlan and Aunt Argentia Summerfall - relatives who she had never met - both nervous and excited to have started her own adventure.
Naeris’s Aunt and Uncle live in Hillburg, a large village North of the Capital of Runedar, situated between Halflight Forest and the foothills of Rachgarurt. The journey hasn’t been easy, since her passage to Burakrin didn’t take her the route her parents had told her to go (to Runedar), but instead to the city of Ilurbarak, far away from where she was meant to dock...
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
It's a big world and Naeris is optimistic she can find her place in it. Preferably somewhere fiery...
Virtues & Personality perks
Naeris has an optimistic if somewhat naive world view, and willing to listen to a capable mentor.
Vices & Personality flaws
Naeris's fiery personality means she can be impatient, brash and dangerously impulsive.
Personality Quirks
Naeris is as quick to come to the rescue as she is to burn everything down to the ground in a fit of rage.
Social
Contacts & Relations
The Red Mages appear to be hunting Naeris, and she must avoid them at all costs.
Family Ties
Naeris owes her life to the adventuring adoptive parents who took her in when they found her alone. She has an Aunt and Uncle in Hillburg, Burakrin, whom she's never met.
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