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<blockquote data-quote="Wrahn" data-source="post: 1826022" data-attributes="member: 9191"><p><strong>Rahveon</strong> “Mountain Shaker”</p><p><strong>Male African Elephant Anthropomorphic Animal ECL1/Mostrous Humanoid 3/Bard 2/Holy Liberator 2/Barbarian 12/Dragon Disciple 10</strong></p><p><strong>Alignment:</strong> Chaotic Good</p><p><strong>Patron Deity:</strong> Spirit worshiper </p><p><strong>Region:</strong> Originally the Savannas of Undella, then the whole of the World of the Endless Falls, now ?? </p><p><strong>Height: </strong>12’ 4”</p><p><strong>Weight:</strong> 1600lbs</p><p><strong>Hair: </strong> None</p><p><strong>Eyes:</strong> Liquid Gold</p><p><strong>Age:</strong> 77</p><p><strong>Experience:</strong> 436,000</p><p></p><p><strong>Strength:</strong> 60 (+25) (Base: <a href="http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131329" target="_blank">15</a> +12 Race, +8 Class, +7 Level, +5 Inherent, +11 Enhancement, +2 Size)</p><p><strong>Dexterity:</strong> 28 (+9) (Base: <a href="http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131331" target="_blank">13</a> +2 Race, +5 Inherent, +6 Enhancement, +2 Size)</p><p><strong>Constitution:</strong> 36 (+13) (Base: <a href="http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131330" target="_blank">15</a> +6 Race, +2 Class, +5 Inherent, +6 Enhancement, +2 Size)</p><p><strong>Intelligence:</strong> 20 (+5) (Base: <a href="http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131327" target="_blank">13</a> +2 Class, +5 Inherent)</p><p><strong>Wisdom:</strong> 26 (+8) (Base: <a href="http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131328" target="_blank">12</a> +4 Race, +4 Inherent, +6 Enhancement)</p><p><strong>Charisma:</strong> 26 (+8) (Base: <a href="http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131332" target="_blank">14</a> +2 Class, +4 Inherent, +6 Enhancement) </p><p></p><p><strong>Class and Racial Abilities:</strong></p><p></p><p>-Statistic Modifiers: +12 Str, +2 Dex, +6 Con, +4 Wis</p><p>-Natural Armor +7</p><p>-Darkvision 60ft</p><p>-Size: Large </p><p>-Favored Class: Barbarian</p><p>-Bardic Music: Inspire Courage</p><p>-Bardic Knowledge +9</p><p>-Fast Movement (Ex): +10 feet. </p><p>-Uncanny Dodge: Does not lose Dex </p><p>-Trap Sense +4</p><p>-Improved Uncanny Dodge: Cannot be flanked </p><p>-Damage Reduction 2/-</p><p>-Greater Rage Strength and Con +6, morale bonus on Will +3. The penalty to AC -2. 4/day</p><p>-<em>Detect Evil</em> As a spell like ability at will</p><p>-Resist Enchantment: +2 morale bonus to saves versus enchantments</p><p>-Divine Grace: Charisma Mod to saves</p><p>-Smite Evil: +Cha to hit, +2 damage versus evil 1/day</p><p>-Ability Boost +8 Str, +2 Con, +2 Int, +2 Cha </p><p>-Natural Armor Increase +4 Natural Armor</p><p>-1d8 Bite 1d6 Claws</p><p>-Breath Weapon (Su): Fire cone 30ft in length 6d8 Reflex DC 32 for half</p><p>-Blindsense (Ex): 60 ft </p><p>-Wings (Ex): 40ft</p><p>-Low Light vision</p><p>-Immunity to sleep, Paralysis Effects and Fire</p><p></p><p><strong>Hit Dice:</strong> (1d8 + 3d8 + 2d6 + 2d10 + 12d12 + 10d12 + 390) </p><p><strong>HP:</strong> 638</p><p><strong>AC:</strong> 56 (10 Base, +8 Armor, +15 Natural, +8 Wisdom, +9 Dexterity, +5 Deflection, +1 Unamed, +1 Dodge, -1 Size) 48 Flat footed, 33 touch</p><p><strong>Init:</strong> +9(+9 Dex)</p><p><strong>Speed:</strong> 70ft Flight and Ground (30 base, +10 from Barbarian, +30 for Haste)</p><p></p><p><strong>Saves:</strong></p><p>Fortitude: +48 (+14 Classes, +13 Con, +4 Epic, +8 Cha, +5 Resistance[from cloak]. +1 Luck [from bean],+1 Competence[from stone], +2 Morale[from tabbard])</p><p>Reflex: +41 (+10 Classes, +9 Dex, +4 Epic, +8 Cha, +5 Resistance [from cloak]. +1 Competence[from stone], +1 Luck [from bean], +2 Morale[from tabbard], +1 Haste[from boots])</p><p>Will: +46 (+15 Classes, +8 Wis, +4 Epic, +8 Cha, +2 Feat, +5 Resistance[from cloak], +1 Luck [from bean], +1 Competence[from stone], +2 Morale[from tabbard])</p><p></p><p> </p><p><strong>BAB:</strong> +18/+13/+8/+3</p><p><strong>Melee Atk:</strong> +61/+61/+56/+51/+46 (18 +5 Epic, +25 Strength, +6 Enhancement [Retribution], +2 Morale[Tabbard], +1 Competence[Stone], +1 Weapon Focus, +1 Haste[boots], +3 Luck[bracers], -1 Size) 3d6 +46 +2d6 versus Evil (+37 Strength, +6 Weapon[Retribution], +3 Luck[bracers] + 2d6 versus evil [feat]) 15-20/x2 + 1d6 + Fort Save (DC49) or die (Good, Adamantine, Epic, Magic)</p><p><strong>Ranged Atk:</strong> +41/+41/+36/+31/+26 (18 +5 Epic, +9 Dex, +2 Enhancement [bow], +2 Moral[tabbard], +1 Competence[stone], +1 Haste[boots], +3 Luck[bracers], -1 Size) 2d6 +30 +2d6 versus Evil (+25 Strength, + 2 Weapon, +3 Luck + 2d6 versus evil ) 20/x3 (Good, Magic)</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><p></p><p>Bluff: +15 [4 Rank, +8 Cha, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p>Diplomacy: +27 [16 Rank, +8 Cha, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p>Gather Information: +24 [13 Rank, +8 Cha, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p>Intimidate: +20 [9 Rank, +8 Cha, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p>KS: Arcana: +16 [8 Rank, +5 Int, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p>KS: History +13 [5 Ranks, +5 Int, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p>Listen: +43 [32 Rank, +8 Wis, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p>Perform (Percussion): +15 [4 Rank, +8 Cha, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p>Search: +19 [11 Rank, +5 Int, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p>Sense Motive: +24 [13 Rank, +8 Wis, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p>Spellcraft: +17 [7 Rank, +5 Int, +2 Morale, +1 Competence, +2 Synergy]</p><p>Spot: +42 [31 Rank, +8 Wis, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p>Survival: +11 [4 Rank, +8 Wis, +2 Morale, +1 Competence]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Feats:</strong></p><p>Power Attack (1st level)</p><p>Cleave (3rd level)</p><p>Great Cleave (6th Level)</p><p>Exotic Weapon Proficiency Jovar (9th level)</p><p>Weapon Focus Jovar (12th level)</p><p>Improved Critical Jovar (15th level)</p><p>Iron Will (18th level)</p><p>Overwhelming Critical Jovar (21st level)</p><p>Devastating Critical Jovar (24th level)</p><p>Holy Strike (27th level)</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Languages:</strong> Common, Draconic, Sylvan</p><p></p><p><strong>Spells Known</strong></p><p></p><p>Bard:</p><p></p><p>Save DC Level + 18</p><p></p><p>3/11</p><p></p><p>0th - <em>Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Message, Mending, Mage Hand</em></p><p>1st – <em>Comprehend Languages, Cure Light Wounds</em></p><p></p><p>Holy Liberator:</p><p></p><p>Save DC level + 18</p><p></p><p>3</p><p></p><p>1st - <em>Remove Fear, Detect Undead, Cure Light Wounds</em></p><p></p><p> </p><p><strong>Equipment:</strong></p><p><strong>Crown of Nevarisen:</strong> +6 Enhancement Bonus to Wis, Cha: 90,000</p><p></p><p>(+6 Enhancement Bonus to Wisdom and Charisma)</p><p></p><p>Nevarisen was an ancient kingdom that had been destroyed by the Calshan Theocracy some 2,500 years ago. Rahveon retrieved the crown and some other objects when adventuring in an ancient Crypt which housed an ancient Lich who turned out to be Nildeamos, the former leader of the Calshan Theocracy. It appears as a helm of dark grey metal with a full blank faceplate, with gems of an unknown type around the brow at even intervals. </p><p></p><p><strong>Hands of Perseverance</strong> (Gauntlets of Dexterity +6): 36,000</p><p></p><p>(+6 Enhancement Bonus to Dex.)</p><p></p><p>Custom made for Rahveon in Katil, these gauntlet are fingerless, to allow full use of his claws in necessary. They are black leather overlaid with silver scales.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Amulet Spirit Warding</strong> (As Bracers of Defence +1 of Heavy Fortification and Soulfire): 100,000</p><p></p><p>(Immune to all death spells, magical death effects, energy drain, and any negative energy effects. Immune to Criticals and Sneak Attack, +1 Armor Bonus to AC)</p><p></p><p></p><p>A large black diamond at the end of a silver chain, the diamond seems to be lit from within as long as it is worn by something that has a soul. It was in Verain’til’s horde at the time of his death.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Strength of the Ages</strong> (Belt of Epic Strength +11, and health +6)</p><p>1,264,000</p><p></p><p>(+11 Enhancement Bonus to Strength, +6 enhancement bonus to Con)</p><p></p><p>In a world of power, the Strength of the Ages is a legend in and of itself. The belt itself is made out of Adamantine, forged in narrow plates and connected together by chains. It was forged by Kravis’dun, the greatest of the Fire Giant smiths, for Antilvarn “Doom Hammer.” Antilvarn used the item to carve and empire based on his legendary strength and he ancestors used it to expand further. Rahveon killed the descendent of Antilvarn, a massive giant named Sultran, as the giants were trying to take a dwarven city.</p><p></p><p>Book +5 Str 137,500</p><p>Book +5 Dex 137,500</p><p>Book: +5 Con 137,500</p><p>Book: +5 Int 137,500</p><p>Book: +4 Wis 110,000</p><p>Book: +4 Cha 110,000</p><p></p><p><strong>Rainment of Mastery</strong> Armor +8 64,000</p><p></p><p>(Armor Bonus +8)</p><p></p><p>The weapon masters of Kital admitted Rahveon in their midst, but he was still an apprentice, learning the ways of the Jovar when the annual contest of mastery was held. It was a graduation ceremony and the top ten contestants were given their Suinya and were considered weapon masters. The winner of the contest was given Rainments of Mastery. That year, the most promising student in years, Cluchan of the Nish Clan, was the favored to win.</p><p></p><p>For weeks the other students had been beating on Rahveon with light practice weapons, insisting on finesse, not strength. But in the Arena, using wooden weighted Jovar the contest became different. Rahveon had learned grace, but he also knew that grace alone would not win a fight. He surprised everyone, including himself however, when he faced down Cluchan in the final fight. Though Cluchan was more skilled, Rahveon was far stronger and more resilient. In the end Rahveon defeated Cluchan and earned an enemy for life.</p><p></p><p>They appear and simple grey shirt and pants, with white leather wrappings on the wrists and ankles.</p><p></p><p><strong>Suinya</strong> (as monk belt, tattoo, base cost x3) 39,000</p><p></p><p>(Gain the defenses of a 5th level monk (wisdom mod to AC and +1 unamed bonus) gains the unarmed melee ability of 5th level monk (unarmed damage d8)</p><p></p><p>The graduation ceremony of the Weapon Masters of Kital include a painful branding/tattooing ritual which brings insight to the graduate. The brand/tattoo/ritual is called Suinya.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Retribution:</strong> +6 Adamantine Jovar 723,500</p><p></p><p>(2d6 18-20/x2)</p><p></p><p>In Kital, a Jovar is sign of training by the famed Weapon Masters. An order of warriors that few would dare to compare themselves favorably to. Magic Jovars exist, there is not a great demand for them, for those that use the Jovar are rare. However, if a student impresses the hidden masters of the order, they may find themselves gifted with a blade.</p><p></p><p>Rahveon, came to consult with the Weapon Masters, returning after he had been trained there years before. He found the blade outside of his room. The blade has the Draconic runes for Retribution on it’s blade, formed by somehow discoloring the metal during it’s formation.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Truth</strong> Continuous Psionic True Seeing: 180,000</p><p></p><p>(True Sight)</p><p></p><p>These lenses are all but invisible when placed over the eyes. Rahveon discovered them when he went to the Inferno, a vast desert that was unearthly hot and the winds blew the sands hard enough to rip a normal mans flesh from his bones.</p><p></p><p>There in he discovered a ruins of an ancient city, he had come seeking an ancient plant that was a reputed cure for any poison. He never found the plant, but he did find an excessive amount of undead, one of which had these where it's eyes were suppose to be.</p><p></p><p><strong>Glancing Blow:</strong> Ring of Protection +5, acts as a ring of sustenance and necklace of adaptation: 76,000</p><p></p><p>(+5 Deflection Bonus to AC, Provides nourishment so no need to eat or drink, sleep only 2 hours)</p><p></p><p>At Heaven’s Height at Infernal’s Low</p><p>In the furious fight, pray the glancing blow</p><p></p><p>This small nonsensical poem is inscribed in the interior of the ring. Rahveon bought it in a bazaar in the great trade city of Eashan. He paid premium for it, but it has served him well.</p><p></p><p><strong>Tabard of Heroes:</strong> Heroism Continuous 24,000</p><p></p><p>(+2 Morale Bonus on chance to hit, saves, skills, and ability checks)</p><p></p><p>Fallen friends are painful, none so much as Aerifel. A bard of great talent gave up adventuring when she fell in love with a farmer. She gave her magic tabard to Rahveon so that he might continue the good fight. She had always sought fame and riches and it was ironic that she gave all of that for a simple farmer. She died in child birth of their twin sons.</p><p></p><p><strong>Lucky Kabba Bean:</strong> Luck Stone 20,000</p><p></p><p>(+1 Luck Bonus to Saves, Skills and Ability checks)</p><p></p><p>Kabba beans are abundant on the Undella. They reputedly bestow luck on their possessors. Apparently some actually do.</p><p></p><p><strong>Stone of Perfection:</strong> +1 Competence bonus to attack, saves, skills, and ability checks, does not take an item slot 30,000</p><p></p><p>A perfectly spherical polished stone that Verain’til originally used as a tool in focusing Rahveon inward. It gained it’s current properties when it went with Rahveon in his baptism in the water of the Endless Falls.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Blinding Speed</strong>: Haste Continuous 120,000</p><p></p><p>(An extra attack at full attack bonus, +1 to hit, +1 Dodge Bonus to AC, +1 Reflex save)</p><p></p><p>There are places in the Misty Forest where mortals have never walked. The shining grotto was one such place, until Rahveon came. Mostly on accident, he was pursuing a Fey assassin, who tricked him into the grotto. For days he followed what he believed to be the assassin’s trail, being assaulted by the trick and pranks of the offended faeries. Finally, all of his possessions stolen, covered in bruises, having been unable to sleep for days he threw his head back and laughed.</p><p></p><p>So impressed was the Faerie Queen at Rahveons perserverance and sense of humor that she ordered his possessions returned and gifted him with a pair of magic boots to help him pick up lost time in his pursuit of the Fey Assassin.</p><p></p><p><strong>Hallowed Cloak of Mystic Shielding</strong>: Continuous Divine Favor (9th level)+5 Resistance to Saves 109,500</p><p></p><p>(+3 luck bonus to hit and damage, +5 Resistance bonus to saves)</p><p></p><p>The Bastion of Hope is a celestial fortress that resides in the heart of the abyss. It is maintained to bring hope to those that would otherwise forsake it and to prove that while evil is powerful, it can not extinguish hope. For years without counting the demons have thrown themselves at it’s walls and it’s celestial defenders remain none the less.</p><p></p><p>As happens some demon lord gets an idea to bring down the bastion. Then the great horn is sounded and those pure of heart and mighty in deed hear its cry. Velain’til heard it’s call and brought his promising student, Rahveon. Words can not describe the battle that followed, power undreamed of was unleashed on the battlefield. He ended up holding the gate together with a Planetar, Eansha.</p><p></p><p>They spent time together after the attack, recovery from their wounds and then Velain’til and Rhaveon returned. A few weeks later Rahveon was summoned to Velain’til’s cave. The dragon was in his true form, which in and of it self was unusual. With a tremendous smile on his face he indicated a box. “This arrived for you.” There in he found the cloak and a note: “For your service to the Light. In the Highest Regards, Eansha.”</p><p></p><p>“I think she likes you.” The great wyrm teased.</p><p></p><p>“What is this, children’s school?”</p><p></p><p>The Great Wyrm only laughed.</p><p></p><p><strong>Fetishes of Snalrad:</strong></p><p>Fetish of Mind Shielding (Mind Blank, 15th level 1/day), 43,200</p><p>Fetish of Teleport (Teleport, 9th level, at will) 81,000</p><p>Fetish of the Spirit (Commune, 9th level 1/day) 41,200</p><p></p><p></p><p>Snalrad was a shaman who lived in the Endalo Marsh. He was filthy, he never bathed and if his breath did not knock you over, his language certainly would. He was also more aware of what happened around the world than any other living being and a good friend. Not too long ago, Snalrad sent a message to Rahveon, asking him to come. Rahveon made the journey to his small shack. Inside he found a case with three small reed figures and a note explaining they were for him and how to use them. He never saw Snalrad again.</p><p></p><p><strong>Reaping the Whirlwind:</strong> Ring of Spell Turning: 98,280</p><p></p><p>(Turn 9 levels of spells 3/day just as if spell turning had been cast on wearer)</p><p></p><p>When Verain’til presented his young apprentice (well young to a Great Wyrm Dragon) a ring of simple design, Rahveon asked what it was. Verain’til only responded, it is Reaping the Whirlwind. It has spelled the doom of more than one spell caster who did not thing before they cast.</p><p></p><p><strong>Divine Power:</strong> (Continuous Righteous Might, Continuous Reduce Person): 366,000</p><p></p><p>(+2 Size Bonus to Strength, Dexterity and Constitution, 3/evil Damage Reduction, +4 enhancement bonus to Natural Armor)</p><p></p><p>These bracers were on a fanatical priest who was attempting to sacrifice a village to “appease the gods.” Unwilling to listen to reason, Rahveon was forced to slay him. They appear as silvery bracers, but seem to reflect images as if through a flame. When wearing them, the user appears larger than he was, infused with the power of the gods. </p><p></p><p>+2 Composite Longbow (+25 Str): 11,200</p><p></p><p>This bow is lightly enchanted, but the most unique part of it is it’s composition. He worked for weeks with the Bowyers of the Misty Forest trying to get a bow of appropriate size and power for him. It is steel backed with adamantine. The string is of woven steel and no one besides Rahveon has been able to string it. </p><p></p><p>Handy Haversack: 2,000</p><p>Mirror of disguise (as hat of diguise, no item slot): 3,600</p><p></p><p><strong>Money</strong></p><p></p><p>7,520gp</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong> Imagine the term big. Now apply it to a twelve foot tall elephant man. No, that’s not quite right, make the arms and legs less thick and longer. The body less bulky, more human. His arms end in hands, his legs end in feet. Closer. Now imagine that same big elephant man instead of Grey, gold and instead of heavy hide, tight tiny scales over his entire body. Now, get rid of the ears. Tusks are shorter thicker and sharper. Only three thick fingers ending in pure white claws. Gigantic golden bat wing from his back and long golden “whiskers”, like a cat fish. No, not that long, shorter, less than half the length of his trunk, which shouldn’t reach the ground like that, more waist length. Yes I know he looks like Cthulhu. Make a sanity check. Quit looking at me like that. You know a sanity check? From Call of Cthulhu? Bah no one plays the classics anymore.</p><p></p><p>Now think about him moving. He is not a marionette, fluid, graceful, subtly. A little crouched, yeah, like a panther. Perfect.</p><p></p><p><strong>Personality:</strong> For a being of such power, Prince Rahveon, Heir to the Undella has quite simple tastes. He prefers the hearty company of the simple folk. When he was not out striking a blow against the darkness, it was not uncommon to find him enjoying a brew at a simple tavern in a farming village, singing and laughing with simple residents.</p><p></p><p>He is remarkably easy going, unconcerned about the trappings of power and wealth, in fact when people kowtow to him it makes him decidedly uncomfortable, though he does expect his opinions to be heard and given weight, he does not expect people to take his opinions without consideration.</p><p></p><p>In that, his arrogance has gotten him in trouble, sticking his trunk into a beehive as it were. In his youth he was rash and impulsive, but maturity has brought more wisdom. Still when given an equal choice between acting and considering, he will act. And when he flies into his rage, which he tries to limit, he becomes an almost elemental force of destruction</p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong> The shadowed darkness held no terror for him, the weapon masters of the Kital had taught him well, even though the place crawled with demons of the darkest sort, their talons lashed at the soul as well as the body.</p><p></p><p>A third one materialized, then four more out of the ancient crypt. They were hungry, they were foolish. Retribution lashed out once, then a second time and the first one evaporated in a foul smelling smoke. Without hesitation Rahveon continued the stroke taking the third unprepared and he was left without a target within range.</p><p></p><p>The shadow demons hesitated, watching two of their numbers being destroyed so easily drove doubt into their minds, temporarily overcoming their hunger.</p><p></p><p>“Have you not heard of the Mountain Shaker, fiends?” He laughed. The best way to describe is voice was immense. It was loud and deep as it echoed off the walls. His armored foot began to stomp out a rhythm shaking the ancient graveyard. “Come, don’t tell me that I frighten terrible night demons like you, I am but one lone warrior and you fiends come from the black Abyss. What could I do to you?”</p><p></p><p>The fiends stopped quaking, and began to move forward. They could see their leader, massive and bloated with the souls of the innocent coming up behind him. Reuchilk. The reason he had come here. He thought Rahveon did not know he was there. More the fool he was.</p><p></p><p>Reuchilk drew up to his impressive 25 foot height, thinking to startle Rahveon, instead he spun and thrust Retribution up.</p><p></p><p>Then time slowed.</p><p></p><p>His thrust continued, he could see he had surprised Reuchilk, but something outside of his experience was happening. The first wave hit, it felt like something was trying to rip him apart from the inside out, he could sense the other fiends immediately vaporize, the buildings around them began falling apart, but he and Reuchilk were made of sterner stuff.</p><p></p><p>Inch by inch his blade continued it’s ascent, the second wave hit, a wall of energy, swept over them, further breaking down what remained. His magic protection shuddered, but held resolute against the onslaught. When the wave passed, he was scorched, frozen, electrocuted, rent, burnt and a dozen other damages, but he lived. As did Reuchilk, feeding off the souls he had stolen.</p><p></p><p>The last wave was the worst, the Unravelling. It swept over them and what remained of the world, undoing creation, leaving nothing in it’s wake. Lesser beings would not have the will to resist it, but again, caught like flies in amber, Reuchilk and Rahveon had the strength to resist the universe telling them they did not exist.</p><p></p><p>A moment hung between the mortal and the demon, knowledge that they had survived something they should not have and then time ceased to have any meaning, freeing them from whatever had stuck them in time.</p><p></p><p>Retribution lurched back into motion, striking true and Rhaveon was left utterly alone, floating in nothing. The stress of what he had gone through was too much and he passed out.</p><p></p><p>Time, where he was, seemed to have no meaning, he slept, and he dreamt the memory of a dying existence. Subconsciously he was aware that what had been or the ideas of what had been now spread out and dispersed and he was caught in it.</p><p></p><p>The only way to remain who he was was to concentrate on his past to keep it separate from the reality dying around him.</p><p></p><p>He was born Prince Rahveon, son of the King of the Dor’Kalien, Lord of the Undella. He had grown strong and powerful, if somewhat imprudent. His pride had brought him near ruin more than once, though his exploits kept the Shendru, the lorekeepers and story tellers of the Dor’Kalien in business, both with his prowess and his blunders.</p><p></p><p>Finally having enough of being mocked, he convinced the Shendru to teach him their path, so at least he could tell his side of the story. His father looked on pleased that his son may be learning a bit more prudence and could learn not to fix all of his problems with his sword.</p><p></p><p>The Shendru taught him the basics and sent him out into the greater world. He learned from the humans and elves and dwarves that abounded in the outside land. He was occasionally attacked as being monstrous, but he always generous and understanding which usually won people over.</p><p></p><p>He made his way to the great jungle city of Kital, there he managed to impress the weapon masters enough, with his feats of strength, for them to teach him the way of the Vopar. Finally his long journey ended and he returned home.</p><p></p><p>What he found when he got there shook him to the core, his people, mighty and strong, had fallen under the sway of a curse and had become enslaved to the Mikral, a group of religious fanatics that had an expansionistic empire.</p><p></p><p>Untrained in magic of that magnitude and not knowing what else to do, he climbed the Great Mountain that rose from the center of the Savannah to reach the cave of the Great Fire Serpent who legends said had founded the dynasty of kings whom which he was the heir.</p><p></p><p>He roused the sleeping dragon and beseeched him for aid, which he delivered, but at a price. He freed Rahveon’s people from their bondage and broke the curse that lay upon their spirit, but Rahveon himself must agree to take up the dragon’s crusade against the darkness.</p><p></p><p>Rahveon became The Mountain Shaker, a one being army, under the tutelage of the Great Dragon, he quickly became a legend. Eventually they became such a thorn in the side of certain dark organization, they pacted with Kalfshe, the Balor Prince.</p><p></p><p>The demon managed to catch Verain’til unaware, and stole his soul. But Rahveon eventually tracked him down and freed the Great Wyrm’s soul to go to it’s final rest, earning his title of Mountain Shaker in the battle. (His music is percussion, and he stomps out a rhythm, and his strength is such that it shakes everything around it).</p><p></p><p>Finally the onslaught of the world memories passed and he regained consciousness. He contemplated what had happened. And ultimately knew that everything that he had known, his friends, his family, his people, his world had just been taken from him. For a while he wept at what he lost.</p><p></p><p>When his tears dried, he knew what he had to do. In his life he had learned nothing was impossible, what has been done, can be undone. He rose with a new purpose.</p><p></p><p>Edit: typos</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wrahn, post: 1826022, member: 9191"] [b]Rahveon[/b] “Mountain Shaker” [b]Male African Elephant Anthropomorphic Animal ECL1/Mostrous Humanoid 3/Bard 2/Holy Liberator 2/Barbarian 12/Dragon Disciple 10[/b] [b]Alignment:[/b] Chaotic Good [b]Patron Deity:[/b] Spirit worshiper [b]Region:[/b] Originally the Savannas of Undella, then the whole of the World of the Endless Falls, now ?? [b]Height: [/b]12’ 4” [b]Weight:[/b] 1600lbs [b]Hair: [/b] None [b]Eyes:[/b] Liquid Gold [b]Age:[/b] 77 [b]Experience:[/b] 436,000 [b]Strength:[/b] 60 (+25) (Base: [url=http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131329]15[/url] +12 Race, +8 Class, +7 Level, +5 Inherent, +11 Enhancement, +2 Size) [b]Dexterity:[/b] 28 (+9) (Base: [url=http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131331]13[/url] +2 Race, +5 Inherent, +6 Enhancement, +2 Size) [b]Constitution:[/b] 36 (+13) (Base: [url=http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131330]15[/url] +6 Race, +2 Class, +5 Inherent, +6 Enhancement, +2 Size) [b]Intelligence:[/b] 20 (+5) (Base: [url=http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131327]13[/url] +2 Class, +5 Inherent) [b]Wisdom:[/b] 26 (+8) (Base: [url=http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131328]12[/url] +4 Race, +4 Inherent, +6 Enhancement) [b]Charisma:[/b] 26 (+8) (Base: [url=http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Rahveon#131332]14[/url] +2 Class, +4 Inherent, +6 Enhancement) [b]Class and Racial Abilities:[/b] -Statistic Modifiers: +12 Str, +2 Dex, +6 Con, +4 Wis -Natural Armor +7 -Darkvision 60ft -Size: Large -Favored Class: Barbarian -Bardic Music: Inspire Courage -Bardic Knowledge +9 -Fast Movement (Ex): +10 feet. -Uncanny Dodge: Does not lose Dex -Trap Sense +4 -Improved Uncanny Dodge: Cannot be flanked -Damage Reduction 2/- -Greater Rage Strength and Con +6, morale bonus on Will +3. The penalty to AC -2. 4/day -[i]Detect Evil[/i] As a spell like ability at will -Resist Enchantment: +2 morale bonus to saves versus enchantments -Divine Grace: Charisma Mod to saves -Smite Evil: +Cha to hit, +2 damage versus evil 1/day -Ability Boost +8 Str, +2 Con, +2 Int, +2 Cha -Natural Armor Increase +4 Natural Armor -1d8 Bite 1d6 Claws -Breath Weapon (Su): Fire cone 30ft in length 6d8 Reflex DC 32 for half -Blindsense (Ex): 60 ft -Wings (Ex): 40ft -Low Light vision -Immunity to sleep, Paralysis Effects and Fire [b]Hit Dice:[/b] (1d8 + 3d8 + 2d6 + 2d10 + 12d12 + 10d12 + 390) [b]HP:[/b] 638 [b]AC:[/b] 56 (10 Base, +8 Armor, +15 Natural, +8 Wisdom, +9 Dexterity, +5 Deflection, +1 Unamed, +1 Dodge, -1 Size) 48 Flat footed, 33 touch [b]Init:[/b] +9(+9 Dex) [b]Speed:[/b] 70ft Flight and Ground (30 base, +10 from Barbarian, +30 for Haste) [b]Saves:[/b] Fortitude: +48 (+14 Classes, +13 Con, +4 Epic, +8 Cha, +5 Resistance[from cloak]. +1 Luck [from bean],+1 Competence[from stone], +2 Morale[from tabbard]) Reflex: +41 (+10 Classes, +9 Dex, +4 Epic, +8 Cha, +5 Resistance [from cloak]. +1 Competence[from stone], +1 Luck [from bean], +2 Morale[from tabbard], +1 Haste[from boots]) Will: +46 (+15 Classes, +8 Wis, +4 Epic, +8 Cha, +2 Feat, +5 Resistance[from cloak], +1 Luck [from bean], +1 Competence[from stone], +2 Morale[from tabbard]) [b]BAB:[/b] +18/+13/+8/+3 [b]Melee Atk:[/b] +61/+61/+56/+51/+46 (18 +5 Epic, +25 Strength, +6 Enhancement [Retribution], +2 Morale[Tabbard], +1 Competence[Stone], +1 Weapon Focus, +1 Haste[boots], +3 Luck[bracers], -1 Size) 3d6 +46 +2d6 versus Evil (+37 Strength, +6 Weapon[Retribution], +3 Luck[bracers] + 2d6 versus evil [feat]) 15-20/x2 + 1d6 + Fort Save (DC49) or die (Good, Adamantine, Epic, Magic) [b]Ranged Atk:[/b] +41/+41/+36/+31/+26 (18 +5 Epic, +9 Dex, +2 Enhancement [bow], +2 Moral[tabbard], +1 Competence[stone], +1 Haste[boots], +3 Luck[bracers], -1 Size) 2d6 +30 +2d6 versus Evil (+25 Strength, + 2 Weapon, +3 Luck + 2d6 versus evil ) 20/x3 (Good, Magic) [b]Skills:[/b] Bluff: +15 [4 Rank, +8 Cha, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] Diplomacy: +27 [16 Rank, +8 Cha, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] Gather Information: +24 [13 Rank, +8 Cha, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] Intimidate: +20 [9 Rank, +8 Cha, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] KS: Arcana: +16 [8 Rank, +5 Int, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] KS: History +13 [5 Ranks, +5 Int, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] Listen: +43 [32 Rank, +8 Wis, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] Perform (Percussion): +15 [4 Rank, +8 Cha, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] Search: +19 [11 Rank, +5 Int, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] Sense Motive: +24 [13 Rank, +8 Wis, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] Spellcraft: +17 [7 Rank, +5 Int, +2 Morale, +1 Competence, +2 Synergy] Spot: +42 [31 Rank, +8 Wis, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] Survival: +11 [4 Rank, +8 Wis, +2 Morale, +1 Competence] [b]Feats:[/b] Power Attack (1st level) Cleave (3rd level) Great Cleave (6th Level) Exotic Weapon Proficiency Jovar (9th level) Weapon Focus Jovar (12th level) Improved Critical Jovar (15th level) Iron Will (18th level) Overwhelming Critical Jovar (21st level) Devastating Critical Jovar (24th level) Holy Strike (27th level) [b]Languages:[/b] Common, Draconic, Sylvan [b]Spells Known[/b] Bard: Save DC Level + 18 3/11 0th - [I]Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Message, Mending, Mage Hand[/I] 1st – [I]Comprehend Languages, Cure Light Wounds[/I] Holy Liberator: Save DC level + 18 3 1st - [I]Remove Fear, Detect Undead, Cure Light Wounds[/I] [b]Equipment:[/b] [b]Crown of Nevarisen:[/b] +6 Enhancement Bonus to Wis, Cha: 90,000 (+6 Enhancement Bonus to Wisdom and Charisma) Nevarisen was an ancient kingdom that had been destroyed by the Calshan Theocracy some 2,500 years ago. Rahveon retrieved the crown and some other objects when adventuring in an ancient Crypt which housed an ancient Lich who turned out to be Nildeamos, the former leader of the Calshan Theocracy. It appears as a helm of dark grey metal with a full blank faceplate, with gems of an unknown type around the brow at even intervals. [b]Hands of Perseverance[/b] (Gauntlets of Dexterity +6): 36,000 (+6 Enhancement Bonus to Dex.) Custom made for Rahveon in Katil, these gauntlet are fingerless, to allow full use of his claws in necessary. They are black leather overlaid with silver scales. [b]Amulet Spirit Warding[/b] (As Bracers of Defence +1 of Heavy Fortification and Soulfire): 100,000 (Immune to all death spells, magical death effects, energy drain, and any negative energy effects. Immune to Criticals and Sneak Attack, +1 Armor Bonus to AC) A large black diamond at the end of a silver chain, the diamond seems to be lit from within as long as it is worn by something that has a soul. It was in Verain’til’s horde at the time of his death. [b]The Strength of the Ages[/b] (Belt of Epic Strength +11, and health +6) 1,264,000 (+11 Enhancement Bonus to Strength, +6 enhancement bonus to Con) In a world of power, the Strength of the Ages is a legend in and of itself. The belt itself is made out of Adamantine, forged in narrow plates and connected together by chains. It was forged by Kravis’dun, the greatest of the Fire Giant smiths, for Antilvarn “Doom Hammer.” Antilvarn used the item to carve and empire based on his legendary strength and he ancestors used it to expand further. Rahveon killed the descendent of Antilvarn, a massive giant named Sultran, as the giants were trying to take a dwarven city. Book +5 Str 137,500 Book +5 Dex 137,500 Book: +5 Con 137,500 Book: +5 Int 137,500 Book: +4 Wis 110,000 Book: +4 Cha 110,000 [b]Rainment of Mastery[/b] Armor +8 64,000 (Armor Bonus +8) The weapon masters of Kital admitted Rahveon in their midst, but he was still an apprentice, learning the ways of the Jovar when the annual contest of mastery was held. It was a graduation ceremony and the top ten contestants were given their Suinya and were considered weapon masters. The winner of the contest was given Rainments of Mastery. That year, the most promising student in years, Cluchan of the Nish Clan, was the favored to win. For weeks the other students had been beating on Rahveon with light practice weapons, insisting on finesse, not strength. But in the Arena, using wooden weighted Jovar the contest became different. Rahveon had learned grace, but he also knew that grace alone would not win a fight. He surprised everyone, including himself however, when he faced down Cluchan in the final fight. Though Cluchan was more skilled, Rahveon was far stronger and more resilient. In the end Rahveon defeated Cluchan and earned an enemy for life. They appear and simple grey shirt and pants, with white leather wrappings on the wrists and ankles. [b]Suinya[/b] (as monk belt, tattoo, base cost x3) 39,000 (Gain the defenses of a 5th level monk (wisdom mod to AC and +1 unamed bonus) gains the unarmed melee ability of 5th level monk (unarmed damage d8) The graduation ceremony of the Weapon Masters of Kital include a painful branding/tattooing ritual which brings insight to the graduate. The brand/tattoo/ritual is called Suinya. [b]Retribution:[/b] +6 Adamantine Jovar 723,500 (2d6 18-20/x2) In Kital, a Jovar is sign of training by the famed Weapon Masters. An order of warriors that few would dare to compare themselves favorably to. Magic Jovars exist, there is not a great demand for them, for those that use the Jovar are rare. However, if a student impresses the hidden masters of the order, they may find themselves gifted with a blade. Rahveon, came to consult with the Weapon Masters, returning after he had been trained there years before. He found the blade outside of his room. The blade has the Draconic runes for Retribution on it’s blade, formed by somehow discoloring the metal during it’s formation. [b]The Truth[/b] Continuous Psionic True Seeing: 180,000 (True Sight) These lenses are all but invisible when placed over the eyes. Rahveon discovered them when he went to the Inferno, a vast desert that was unearthly hot and the winds blew the sands hard enough to rip a normal mans flesh from his bones. There in he discovered a ruins of an ancient city, he had come seeking an ancient plant that was a reputed cure for any poison. He never found the plant, but he did find an excessive amount of undead, one of which had these where it's eyes were suppose to be. [b]Glancing Blow:[/b] Ring of Protection +5, acts as a ring of sustenance and necklace of adaptation: 76,000 (+5 Deflection Bonus to AC, Provides nourishment so no need to eat or drink, sleep only 2 hours) At Heaven’s Height at Infernal’s Low In the furious fight, pray the glancing blow This small nonsensical poem is inscribed in the interior of the ring. Rahveon bought it in a bazaar in the great trade city of Eashan. He paid premium for it, but it has served him well. [b]Tabard of Heroes:[/b] Heroism Continuous 24,000 (+2 Morale Bonus on chance to hit, saves, skills, and ability checks) Fallen friends are painful, none so much as Aerifel. A bard of great talent gave up adventuring when she fell in love with a farmer. She gave her magic tabard to Rahveon so that he might continue the good fight. She had always sought fame and riches and it was ironic that she gave all of that for a simple farmer. She died in child birth of their twin sons. [b]Lucky Kabba Bean:[/b] Luck Stone 20,000 (+1 Luck Bonus to Saves, Skills and Ability checks) Kabba beans are abundant on the Undella. They reputedly bestow luck on their possessors. Apparently some actually do. [b]Stone of Perfection:[/b] +1 Competence bonus to attack, saves, skills, and ability checks, does not take an item slot 30,000 A perfectly spherical polished stone that Verain’til originally used as a tool in focusing Rahveon inward. It gained it’s current properties when it went with Rahveon in his baptism in the water of the Endless Falls. [b]Blinding Speed[/b]: Haste Continuous 120,000 (An extra attack at full attack bonus, +1 to hit, +1 Dodge Bonus to AC, +1 Reflex save) There are places in the Misty Forest where mortals have never walked. The shining grotto was one such place, until Rahveon came. Mostly on accident, he was pursuing a Fey assassin, who tricked him into the grotto. For days he followed what he believed to be the assassin’s trail, being assaulted by the trick and pranks of the offended faeries. Finally, all of his possessions stolen, covered in bruises, having been unable to sleep for days he threw his head back and laughed. So impressed was the Faerie Queen at Rahveons perserverance and sense of humor that she ordered his possessions returned and gifted him with a pair of magic boots to help him pick up lost time in his pursuit of the Fey Assassin. [b]Hallowed Cloak of Mystic Shielding[/b]: Continuous Divine Favor (9th level)+5 Resistance to Saves 109,500 (+3 luck bonus to hit and damage, +5 Resistance bonus to saves) The Bastion of Hope is a celestial fortress that resides in the heart of the abyss. It is maintained to bring hope to those that would otherwise forsake it and to prove that while evil is powerful, it can not extinguish hope. For years without counting the demons have thrown themselves at it’s walls and it’s celestial defenders remain none the less. As happens some demon lord gets an idea to bring down the bastion. Then the great horn is sounded and those pure of heart and mighty in deed hear its cry. Velain’til heard it’s call and brought his promising student, Rahveon. Words can not describe the battle that followed, power undreamed of was unleashed on the battlefield. He ended up holding the gate together with a Planetar, Eansha. They spent time together after the attack, recovery from their wounds and then Velain’til and Rhaveon returned. A few weeks later Rahveon was summoned to Velain’til’s cave. The dragon was in his true form, which in and of it self was unusual. With a tremendous smile on his face he indicated a box. “This arrived for you.” There in he found the cloak and a note: “For your service to the Light. In the Highest Regards, Eansha.” “I think she likes you.” The great wyrm teased. “What is this, children’s school?” The Great Wyrm only laughed. [b]Fetishes of Snalrad:[/b] Fetish of Mind Shielding (Mind Blank, 15th level 1/day), 43,200 Fetish of Teleport (Teleport, 9th level, at will) 81,000 Fetish of the Spirit (Commune, 9th level 1/day) 41,200 Snalrad was a shaman who lived in the Endalo Marsh. He was filthy, he never bathed and if his breath did not knock you over, his language certainly would. He was also more aware of what happened around the world than any other living being and a good friend. Not too long ago, Snalrad sent a message to Rahveon, asking him to come. Rahveon made the journey to his small shack. Inside he found a case with three small reed figures and a note explaining they were for him and how to use them. He never saw Snalrad again. [b]Reaping the Whirlwind:[/b] Ring of Spell Turning: 98,280 (Turn 9 levels of spells 3/day just as if spell turning had been cast on wearer) When Verain’til presented his young apprentice (well young to a Great Wyrm Dragon) a ring of simple design, Rahveon asked what it was. Verain’til only responded, it is Reaping the Whirlwind. It has spelled the doom of more than one spell caster who did not thing before they cast. [b]Divine Power:[/b] (Continuous Righteous Might, Continuous Reduce Person): 366,000 (+2 Size Bonus to Strength, Dexterity and Constitution, 3/evil Damage Reduction, +4 enhancement bonus to Natural Armor) These bracers were on a fanatical priest who was attempting to sacrifice a village to “appease the gods.” Unwilling to listen to reason, Rahveon was forced to slay him. They appear as silvery bracers, but seem to reflect images as if through a flame. When wearing them, the user appears larger than he was, infused with the power of the gods. +2 Composite Longbow (+25 Str): 11,200 This bow is lightly enchanted, but the most unique part of it is it’s composition. He worked for weeks with the Bowyers of the Misty Forest trying to get a bow of appropriate size and power for him. It is steel backed with adamantine. The string is of woven steel and no one besides Rahveon has been able to string it. Handy Haversack: 2,000 Mirror of disguise (as hat of diguise, no item slot): 3,600 [b]Money[/b] 7,520gp [b]Appearance:[/b] Imagine the term big. Now apply it to a twelve foot tall elephant man. No, that’s not quite right, make the arms and legs less thick and longer. The body less bulky, more human. His arms end in hands, his legs end in feet. Closer. Now imagine that same big elephant man instead of Grey, gold and instead of heavy hide, tight tiny scales over his entire body. Now, get rid of the ears. Tusks are shorter thicker and sharper. Only three thick fingers ending in pure white claws. Gigantic golden bat wing from his back and long golden “whiskers”, like a cat fish. No, not that long, shorter, less than half the length of his trunk, which shouldn’t reach the ground like that, more waist length. Yes I know he looks like Cthulhu. Make a sanity check. Quit looking at me like that. You know a sanity check? From Call of Cthulhu? Bah no one plays the classics anymore. Now think about him moving. He is not a marionette, fluid, graceful, subtly. A little crouched, yeah, like a panther. Perfect. [b]Personality:[/b] For a being of such power, Prince Rahveon, Heir to the Undella has quite simple tastes. He prefers the hearty company of the simple folk. When he was not out striking a blow against the darkness, it was not uncommon to find him enjoying a brew at a simple tavern in a farming village, singing and laughing with simple residents. He is remarkably easy going, unconcerned about the trappings of power and wealth, in fact when people kowtow to him it makes him decidedly uncomfortable, though he does expect his opinions to be heard and given weight, he does not expect people to take his opinions without consideration. In that, his arrogance has gotten him in trouble, sticking his trunk into a beehive as it were. In his youth he was rash and impulsive, but maturity has brought more wisdom. Still when given an equal choice between acting and considering, he will act. And when he flies into his rage, which he tries to limit, he becomes an almost elemental force of destruction [b]Background:[/b] The shadowed darkness held no terror for him, the weapon masters of the Kital had taught him well, even though the place crawled with demons of the darkest sort, their talons lashed at the soul as well as the body. A third one materialized, then four more out of the ancient crypt. They were hungry, they were foolish. Retribution lashed out once, then a second time and the first one evaporated in a foul smelling smoke. Without hesitation Rahveon continued the stroke taking the third unprepared and he was left without a target within range. The shadow demons hesitated, watching two of their numbers being destroyed so easily drove doubt into their minds, temporarily overcoming their hunger. “Have you not heard of the Mountain Shaker, fiends?” He laughed. The best way to describe is voice was immense. It was loud and deep as it echoed off the walls. His armored foot began to stomp out a rhythm shaking the ancient graveyard. “Come, don’t tell me that I frighten terrible night demons like you, I am but one lone warrior and you fiends come from the black Abyss. What could I do to you?” The fiends stopped quaking, and began to move forward. They could see their leader, massive and bloated with the souls of the innocent coming up behind him. Reuchilk. The reason he had come here. He thought Rahveon did not know he was there. More the fool he was. Reuchilk drew up to his impressive 25 foot height, thinking to startle Rahveon, instead he spun and thrust Retribution up. Then time slowed. His thrust continued, he could see he had surprised Reuchilk, but something outside of his experience was happening. The first wave hit, it felt like something was trying to rip him apart from the inside out, he could sense the other fiends immediately vaporize, the buildings around them began falling apart, but he and Reuchilk were made of sterner stuff. Inch by inch his blade continued it’s ascent, the second wave hit, a wall of energy, swept over them, further breaking down what remained. His magic protection shuddered, but held resolute against the onslaught. When the wave passed, he was scorched, frozen, electrocuted, rent, burnt and a dozen other damages, but he lived. As did Reuchilk, feeding off the souls he had stolen. The last wave was the worst, the Unravelling. It swept over them and what remained of the world, undoing creation, leaving nothing in it’s wake. Lesser beings would not have the will to resist it, but again, caught like flies in amber, Reuchilk and Rahveon had the strength to resist the universe telling them they did not exist. A moment hung between the mortal and the demon, knowledge that they had survived something they should not have and then time ceased to have any meaning, freeing them from whatever had stuck them in time. Retribution lurched back into motion, striking true and Rhaveon was left utterly alone, floating in nothing. The stress of what he had gone through was too much and he passed out. Time, where he was, seemed to have no meaning, he slept, and he dreamt the memory of a dying existence. Subconsciously he was aware that what had been or the ideas of what had been now spread out and dispersed and he was caught in it. The only way to remain who he was was to concentrate on his past to keep it separate from the reality dying around him. He was born Prince Rahveon, son of the King of the Dor’Kalien, Lord of the Undella. He had grown strong and powerful, if somewhat imprudent. His pride had brought him near ruin more than once, though his exploits kept the Shendru, the lorekeepers and story tellers of the Dor’Kalien in business, both with his prowess and his blunders. Finally having enough of being mocked, he convinced the Shendru to teach him their path, so at least he could tell his side of the story. His father looked on pleased that his son may be learning a bit more prudence and could learn not to fix all of his problems with his sword. The Shendru taught him the basics and sent him out into the greater world. He learned from the humans and elves and dwarves that abounded in the outside land. He was occasionally attacked as being monstrous, but he always generous and understanding which usually won people over. He made his way to the great jungle city of Kital, there he managed to impress the weapon masters enough, with his feats of strength, for them to teach him the way of the Vopar. Finally his long journey ended and he returned home. What he found when he got there shook him to the core, his people, mighty and strong, had fallen under the sway of a curse and had become enslaved to the Mikral, a group of religious fanatics that had an expansionistic empire. Untrained in magic of that magnitude and not knowing what else to do, he climbed the Great Mountain that rose from the center of the Savannah to reach the cave of the Great Fire Serpent who legends said had founded the dynasty of kings whom which he was the heir. He roused the sleeping dragon and beseeched him for aid, which he delivered, but at a price. He freed Rahveon’s people from their bondage and broke the curse that lay upon their spirit, but Rahveon himself must agree to take up the dragon’s crusade against the darkness. Rahveon became The Mountain Shaker, a one being army, under the tutelage of the Great Dragon, he quickly became a legend. Eventually they became such a thorn in the side of certain dark organization, they pacted with Kalfshe, the Balor Prince. The demon managed to catch Verain’til unaware, and stole his soul. But Rahveon eventually tracked him down and freed the Great Wyrm’s soul to go to it’s final rest, earning his title of Mountain Shaker in the battle. (His music is percussion, and he stomps out a rhythm, and his strength is such that it shakes everything around it). Finally the onslaught of the world memories passed and he regained consciousness. He contemplated what had happened. And ultimately knew that everything that he had known, his friends, his family, his people, his world had just been taken from him. For a while he wept at what he lost. When his tears dried, he knew what he had to do. In his life he had learned nothing was impossible, what has been done, can be undone. He rose with a new purpose. Edit: typos [/QUOTE]
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