OOC Minecraft Username: Jsorbana Are you at least 18 years old?: Y Have you read the rules? (Link): Y(Optional) How did you hear about Avalore?: From a friend!(Max. 1) Were you referred by someone? If so, please provide their in-game username: BirbRP — In-Character Read the following prompt: The rhythmic lull of hoofbeats are a marching drum to the small group of pioneers and variety of folk you have found yourself amongst, packed into a wobbling wagon. The rolling plains of the Southern Reach and a clear sky stretch out all around you, the buzz of excited chatter a dull wash in your ears as your mind strays to your former life and what has led you here to new lands. “Nervous?” You blink, returning to the present moment. A kindly older woman sat near you is smiling warmly with a crinkle to her eyes. “I can tell it’s your first time. Still remember mine,” she flashes a grin and leans in. “Tell me my dear, why have you come to the Reach?” How do you respond (in character)? (250 word minimum - please make sure to include at least three references to our lore in your response, with two coming from different pages in the Compendium.  Two of the three selected should also be in-depth, avoid simply name-dropping lore terms. Tie the terms into your character's backstory. Why are they important to them?) Kaelen looks up in a daze, regaining his bearings. It was evident that he had dozing off on their journey, if not from his droopy eyes, then from the light snoring heard earlier. "Jus'a bit of an adventure" He sits up a bit straighter, seeing as she was an elder he felt compelled to show more respect. A soft smile met his lips as he talked. "Ahm off on a journey from the Mistlands. Ah sort of ritual, if yah would. Ah couldn't stand the thought of stayin' fer life." He paused as he said it, doing a slight double take "Not tha I'm nay grateful, jus tha when its time to move on ye move." A poorly timed shrug mixed with a bump in the road shifted his slender frame. As he moved to stabilize himself, his hood slid off his head, revealing a pair of pointed ears. A tinge of color sparked on his cheeks in mild embarrassment, before clearing his throat. "If ye say this isn't yer first time in the Southern Reach then yer familiar with the rumors around the Aedall. Ah figure it may be a good place to learn about ah few things, given-" He gestures to his ears and visage half-heartedly.He looked out the side window, covering his eyes as they adjusted to the sun. He took a quick look around before ducking his head back in. Rummaging through his pocket he produced a small folded parchment before mumbling to himself. "We've passed The Wall a bit ago...given the distance to the pass..." His words begin to jumble as he goes, before he looks out and in again quickly. Stashing the note, he rummages through his bag, seemingly accounting for his valuables. "It seems like we're bout' half way? Wheels always take longer then sails..." Pulling his pack and sword closer, he shifts back into a comfortable position in his seat. "If ye nay mind, ah would like to get a bit more rest b'fore we reach tha Spire." No matter her response, he drifts off to sleep not a moment later. — Character Name: Kaelen Waters Character Race: Arsa Sidhe (Mistan) Character Age: 20 Brief Physical Description: Kaelen stands at a solid 6'4 and sports a thinner athletic build. He maintains a somewhat silvery purple skin tone to match his violet eyes. His hair is in contrast to his skin, being a bright white and sliver. While not as long as many of his kinsmen (being Arsa Sidhe) it does go down to his shoulders. His garments are as simple as they come, work boots, light pants, fairly thin tunic, with a sturdy overcoat.