Legend of Ransera

Posted: **Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:43 am**

I A K O V O S

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Appearance
Iakovos is a large man by human standards, towering easily over six feet tall, and built like the forested mountains he calls home. Resembling the heroes of old, he is strong and broad, muscled from life spent in harsh and demanding conditions, fending off monsters and chasing his next meal. As a hunter, his steps are careful and thought out. Aware he favors power over stealth, Iakovos is often seen donning neutral colors, never bright or flashy in fear of standing out, and his wardrobe remains tailored for purpose instead of fashion. As a result, he is often in attire crafted from the animals he traps - a smattering of cured leather, bones and fur. He prefers to remain simple and straightforward, often forgetting to trim his beard until it becomes bothersome and excessive and cares not for the upkeep a clean shaven face would require. His hair - a thick mix of earth and gold - is perhaps the only vanity he allows in honor of his fallen kinship, as it was a trait well known among his people.

Faceclaim: Tim Damen

Personality
Iakovos is a man of honor, just as any other proud citizen of Atinaw. When he gives his word, he follows through, determined to meet his obligations no matter the personal cost and can become quite thrown when others do not hold their word to the same honorable standing. In the same vein, laziness and dishonesty are surefire ways to get on Iakovos' bad side and as a rule, he prefers to work alone so that he can aim towards his goals without worrying over the trustworthiness of others.

Iakovos struggles to rely on anyone else, viewing dependency as a weakness to be addressed and prefers to face facts than emotion. Integrity being a core value, he believes in brutal honesty, even with unpleasant truths. Being blunt and inexperienced in expression outward affection, Iakovos can come across as cold or distant, a personality quirk that couldn't be further from the truth.

Quite a dedicated individual in regards to both his goals and his relationships, his loyalty becomes a target for less scrupulous company seeking to take advantage. Iakovos values and craves stability and security, likely stemming from his life in the hard mountains of Grimholdt, Atinaw, he considers it his duty to maintain smooth operation, willing to pick up the slack for those who aren't quite meeting his standard of work ethic. This translates to his relationships in wanting to make sure others are happy, healthy, and taken care of.

It should come to no surprise then, how family-oriented Iakovos is, encouraging and appreciative of traditional Atinaw values. Socially reserved, the idea of dating is not something that comes easily to him. On the contrary, it is an activity he often dreads, knowing the weight of finding a partner to bear children with. While the hunter has no distaste for those that favor many partners, fleeting dates and sleepovers are not his preferred method of romance, finding those encounters a bit too unpredictable for his tastes. He would be open to contract of partnership, but is a bit embarrassed at the thought.

History

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At the time of Iakovos' conception, the kinship was small but strong, eager for his impending arrival. The promise of growing numbers was viewed as a blessing, yet fate had other plans. Four days after the birth, his father disappeared suddenly but Iakovos, innocent and ready to thrive in such an unsure world, was born healthy and happy. His mother, viewing this as a sign of hope in their tragedy, loved her son and treated him fairly. As the young boy grew up, she began to teach Iakovos the languages of Kokalath and Common, taking him to the woods and giving other lessons disguised as games. Their favorites involved identifying signs of life and edible plants - things like spotting the droppings of deer, the violet of huckleberries, the destruction of wild boar 'tusking' against the trees, and the footprints of pronghorn after dawn. An expert tracker and wilderness guide by trade, his mother often supported them modestly through hunting and gathering, unable to leave her child at home without care. Faithfully, Iakovos followed her, learning quickly the dangers and value of wildlife while respecting his next meal.

Quite isolated in their patch of forested mountains, Iakovos' mother relied heavily on her son's participation and the young boy was not allowed much time to waste. When he wasn't helping bring a source of food to the table, he was expected to work the small bit of land around their cottage, collecting firewood, maintaining the home's upkeep or mending clothes. As he grew in size and strength, he was permitted to wander further from the homestead , gathering water from the nearby streams or setting small snares for rabbits and game. If weather and favor allowed, the two would travel to nearby civilization - sometimes to other secluded family kinships or even rarer, Grimholdt - often to trade extra furs, materials, or purchase supplies like medicine, clothing, or tools. Without a mount or the spare money to buy one, these treks were arduous and physically taxing, each purchase limited to what they could feasible carry back. Iakovos learned the routes well, and when to avoid them for personal safety.

Him and his mother, Sarai, would often stay for a few days at a time with his grandparent's or with friends, much to Iakovos' delight. While he was never an overly extroverted child, these visits meant he could socialize with other children and glimpse new races, creatures, and strange magic. Trading and bartering were not something that came naturally, but he learned how to tell a fair price and became a recognized, if rare appearance around town. Due to his lack of formal education, Iakovos managed to suppress his social discomfort through curiosity. He asked questions of professionals, particularly those respected in their craft and grew an interest in trades whose end resulted in physical items - carpentry, construction, and smithing. Perhaps he took to these because they did not require literacy, only the understanding of numbers or technique, which he learned easily enough. While his mother appreciated Iakovos' interest in seeking such an honorable apprenticeship, his absence at home was unrealistic with such a small kinship.

Understanding this, Iakovos never pushed the subject, still satisfied with his own lifestyle. It wasn't until he was the age of fourteen that his mother was injured while out hunting and never quite recovered, passing away from an infection in her leg. Devastated, Iakovos withdrew emotionally, digging her grave and burying her before the smell of death could draw in ravenous predators. In his grief, he threw himself back into work but struggled to focus. He was lost, and did the only thing he could think of. In Ash 105, Iakovos made his first trip to Grimholdt alone and sought out Halvor, his grandfather and current kinship leader. His grandmother having passed the year before and upon hearing the news of his daughter, Halvor made arrangements to live with Iakovos, joining him in the wilderness to continue the boy's education and to prepare him should he pass on the leading of the kinship. While Sarai, had taught her son much, there were many things Iakovos had not learned without a father figure.

Halvor instructed the boy in the basics of swimming, fishing, and carpentry, and told him stories of his time traveling to distant lands as a sailor. He taught him how to swing an axe, and to fight if need be. While the change was jarring and at times, uncomfortable, Iakovos recognized what his grandfather had given up and made it his goal to make the grizzled man proud. He worked diligently and took each lesson (and discipline) in stride. Around Iakovos' twenty-sixth year, Halvor's age began to show, his body began to drop in weight, grow weak, and his memory started to falter. As the last two members of the kinship, Iakovos continues to feel extreme pressure to do the right thing and to do it well.

Now, with his grandfather a shadow of the warrior he once was and unable to offer the same amount of help as before, Iakovos has taken the role of provider and caretaker upon himself to ease Halvor's worsening condition. He does everything in his power to make the final days as easy as possible for the old man, hunting, mending, cooking and working the land just as he had learned, understanding that one day, he will be completely alone and the last hope for their kin.

Posted: **Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:45 am**

S K I L L S

[indent=10]Skill[indent=130]	Skill Level[indent=120]	Proficiency[indent=30]
Axe (Viking)	25/100	Novice
Carpentry	15/100	Novice
Hunting	35/100	Novice
Navigation	10/100	Novice
Survival	30/100	Apprentice
Swimming	10/100	Novice

[indent=10]Thread[indent=130]	Points Awarded[indent=120]	Points Spent[indent=120]	Running Total[indent=30]
Starting Package	110	110	0
CS Approval Bonus	15	-	15
Hunting	-	10	5
Survival	-	5	0
Inheritence	5		5
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Posted: **Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:46 am**

K N O W L E D G E

Lores

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Posted: **Wed Dec 04, 2019 2:06 pm**

I N V E N T O R Y

Possessions
1. Wardrobe

Simple Clothing	Description
Tunic (SP)	White, made of rough spun cotton, and long sleeved.
Trousers (SP)	Faded black and patched at the knees with what looks like the fabric of an old dress. Drawstring waist.
Underwear (SP)	Black, cotton. Reaches thigh length.
Cloak (SP)	Large, fur-lined with a thick collar. Tends to make Iakovos stand out.
Boots (SP)	Worn black leather. Sole in need of repair soon. Very large.

2. Equipment

Leather Armor	Medium Weapons	Backpack (SP)	Toiletries
Breastplate (SP)	Viking Axe (SP)	Waterskin (SP)	Soap (SP)
Greaves (SP)		Rations: 10 (SP)	Razor (SP)
Fauld (SP)		Flint & Steel (SP)	Toothbrush (SP)

3. Household

Furniture	Utensils
Bed (SP)	Tin Cup (SP)
Chest (SP)	Tin Plate (SP)
S Table (SP)	Fork (SP)
Chair (SP)	Spoon (SP)
	Knife (SP)

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Posted: **Wed Dec 04, 2019 2:43 pm**

H O U S I N G

Grimholdt, Atinaw
Iakovos lives with his elderly grandfather and current Kinship leader in a small 400sq ft cottage, each wall measuring just around 20ft about two to three days travel (by foot) outside of town. Because of its quaint size, heating the home in the colder season doesn't take much wood in the hearth, but space optimization can be a challenge. With one bed, Iakovos leaves the mattress to Halvor and will often sleep on the hardwood floor with a thin blanket. The rest of the household items are kept to a minimum and represent their utilitarian and somewhat poor lifestyle.

Posted: **Thu Dec 05, 2019 12:26 pm**

N P C S

Family

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Friends

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Lovers

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Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2019 8:30 am**

S T O R Y

Memories

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Item	Earned	Spent	Total
Starting Package	15000df	-	15000df
Play Test Grant	45,500df		60,500df

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