Description
This striking half-elf stands tall and lithe, her figure a blend of wiry
strength and elven grace. A tanned complexion speaks of countless days spent
under the sun, her skin kissed with a warm bronze hue. Almond-shaped green
eyes, vivid as fresh spring leaves, shine with a quiet determination. Her
hair is an untamed mane of stark white, flowing like moonlight down her
back, while the sides of her head are shaved clean, revealing sharp, angular
features. Though lanky in build, her toned musculature suggests a life of
discipline and rigorous training, a warrior's strength tempered with the
fluidity of a dancer. A faint scar traces her left cheek, a testament to
battles fought, and a resolute calm lingers in her steady gaze.
Role
Chapter 1: Beginnings
Added Wed Jan 1 12:52:16 2025 at level 9:
Linai grew up as an outlier in Evermoon Hollow. Her mixed heritage marked her
as different from the pure wood-elves, and while her human blood made her
stronger and hardier, it also set her apart socially. Though she loved her
mother and the sanctuary that had sheltered her, Linai often felt the sting of
quiet judgment from the Hollow's residents, who saw her as a reminder of a
world they preferred to keep at bay.
Her father, a wandering bard according to her mother, had long since moved on
when she was born and her mother raised her within the confines of the Hollow.
Growing up, Linai watched the Hollow's healers and protectors care for the
weak and wounded who sought respite there. This instilled in her a deep
appreciation for protection and selflessness, but also a sense of frustration
at the Hollow's reluctance to act decisively against threats in the wider
world.
Her scar was earned when she was just twelve years old. One evening, while
wandering too far from the safety of the Hollow, Linai came across a young elf
being harassed by bandits. Acting on impulse rather than wisdom, she leapt to
the elf's defense with nothing but her fists and raw determination. The fight
was brutal, and Linai suffered a deep slash across her cheek before the
bandits fled. Though she saved the elf, she was scolded for her recklessness,
the injury a permanent mark of her failure to act with discipline.
The incident haunted her. While she had succeeded in protecting another, the
scar reminded her of how close she had come to failing. Determined to never be
caught unprepared again, Linai threw herself into training. She rejected the
use of weapons and devoted herself to honing her body and mind into a weapon
of its own. Her training, often conducted alone in the moonlit groves and
silent corridors of the Hollow, became a meditation on balance and control.
Her combat became an art form, every movement precise and controlled, a way to
channel her frustration into discipline.
As she matured, Linai began to feel constrained by the sanctuary's focus on
healing and retreat. While she respected its purpose, she saw it as
incomplete-a refusal to confront the dangers that forced so many to seek
refuge in the first place. She resolved to leave the Hollow and forge her own
path, seeking out ways to protect others while also honing herself.
Linai's values - protection for the weak and the pursuit of knowledge - became
her guiding principles. Her scar, a painful reminder of her impulsive youth,
now serves as her motivation to act with wisdom and discipline. For Linai,
every battle and every moment of training is a step toward creating a better
world, one where scars like hers are no longer necessary.
Chapter 2: A Prayer Answered
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Linai's early days away from the Hollow were exciting and confusing. As much
as she longed to blaze her path and purpose in the world, she quickly learned
she was ill-prepared for its true size and complexity. She found ways to apply
her skills here and there while honing them but felt bereft of a true
direction. It was during this time of wandering and exploring that she learned
of the Iron Legion of Lord Xathanael.
She heard of their dedication to the ideals of honor, knowledge, and
protection and felt compelled to seek them out. She went in search of their
monastery and after a time finally came across it. There she knelt before the
Iron Throne and prayed to Xathanael for His blessing and guidance. No answer
was immediately forthcoming, but days later when she least expected it she
awoke in the wilderness to see the martial form of Lord Xathanael in the air
before her, held aloft on wings blazing with holy fire.
He questioned why she had sought out His Legion and His blessing. Overwhelmed,
Linai examined the calling that had brought her to this moment and spoke of a
broken world and her desire to protect those who suffer under such conditions,
the weakest and the most vulnerable. Xathanael then charged her to go forth
and learn. Learn of the lands, His legion, and her passions, and know that His
gaze would be on her always and that when the time was proper He would come to
her again. Then He was gone and she was filled with a renewed, righteous zeal.
Chapter 3: Purpose
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With Xathanael's blessing, her path was clearer, her purpose sharper. She
sought out the monastery again, learned of the Creed of the Iron Legion, and
committed it to heart. She examined her motivations closely for the first time
and truly began to understand who she was.
Linai fights because she sees the world as broken - riddled with chaos,
selfishness, and imbalance - and feels a deep, personal responsibility to
restore what has been lost. Her upbringing in Evermoon Hollow, surrounded by
the fragile and the weary, taught her the value of protection, but it also
opened her eyes to the futility of merely hiding from the world's dangers. She
believes that inaction in the face of injustice is complicity, and she refuses
to let others suffer as she once did, scarred and judged for her perceived
weaknesses.
Her drive comes from a blend of guilt and determination. The scar on her face
is a constant reminder of the consequences of unpreparedness and
impulsiveness, while the judgment she faced for her human heritage fuels her
desire to prove her worth - not to others, but to herself. By honing her body
and mind, she fights to embody the principles she values: honor, protection,
and the pursuit of balance.
For Linai, fighting is not about glory or vengeance. It is about purpose - a
way to carve meaning from a chaotic world, defend the vulnerable, and shape
herself into the disciplined protector she believes the world desperately
needs. Fighting is her form of devotion, both to Xathanael and to the ideals
she has made her own.
Thus emboldened, she ventured through Thera to learn and to make a difference.
She continued to hone her skills and pick up new ones. She eschewed the many
requests to travel, explore, and fight with others, embracing the creed and
seeking combat alone. Combat found her many times, often in the form of
vicious orcs and their slaves, and while she has yet to triumph, she has
survived and tried to face these fights with honor.
Chapter 4: Disillusionment
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Linai's unwavering belief in respect for all, especially for those tasked with
upholding the law, was put to a harsh test. While traveling through Thera, she
was ambushed by Malvok, an off-duty Magistrate of the Blood Tribunal. Malvok
attacked Linai without provocation. Employing underhanded tactics and the
assistance of a hired mercenary, he overwhelmed her with calculated cruelty.
Despite Linai's strength and training, she could not withstand the assault and
fell in battle. Stripped of her coin and left for dead, her body was later
revived, but the scars - physical and emotional - remained.
Linai sought out Malvok to question his actions respectfully. She expected at
least some explanation from a fellow enforcer of order. Instead, Malvok
brushed her off, barely acknowledging her presence before continuing about his
day, leaving Linai stunned by his lack of accountability. Her faith in the law
was deeply shaken; how could someone entrusted with the sacred duty of justice
behave like the very predators they are meant to stop?
Linai sought clarity when approached by another Magistrate of the Tribunal,
Kerlunken, hoping to understand how such behavior could be tolerated. While
Kerlunken listened to her concerns, he offered little comfort. He spoke of the
Tribunal's lack of manpower and dismissed her idealistic views with a resigned
shrug. To Linai, his words were a tacit admission that even those sworn to
uphold the law could not be trusted outside the borders of their jurisdiction,
where their authority no longer reached. It was a rude awakening to the
limitations and inadequacies of a system she had once respected.
Disillusioned, Linai was forced to confront the naivety of some of her
long-held beliefs. She had always seen the world as broken, but now she
understood just how deep its fractures ran. These were not isolated incidents
- they were symptoms of a larger failure, a world where even the supposed
protectors could become predators the moment they stepped beyond the imaginary
lines of Law.
Humbled but resolute, Linai decided to seek out Lord Xathanael once more. She
hoped that His wisdom and guidance could help her make sense of her
conflicting beliefs and show her a path forward. She would rededicate herself
to His principles, strengthening her resolve to embody true honor and
protection, even in a world that often abandoned both.
Chapter 5: Rededication
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Linai's prayers for guidance were answered in a moment of profound clarity and
divine presence. Lord Xathanael, sensing the turmoil in her heart, visited her
once again, his presence a steadying force against the storm of her doubts. He
spoke directly to her anguish, reminding her that while she might walk her
path alone, she was never truly without support. "I have endowed you with my
power," He told her, "and with that, I am with you always."
Turning her attention to the harrowing encounter with Malvok, Xathanael
acknowledged the pain and betrayal she had endured but emphasized its
importance as a lesson. "Beloved," He said, His voice both stern and
compassionate, "we are of the Legion. We are set aside and different." He
reminded Linai that as a Legionnaire, her role was not to lament the
imperfections of the world but to rise above them. She was to give respect and
honor to all, but trust - trust was sacred and reserved only for those who had
proven themselves worthy of it.
This revelation struck Linai deeply, reframing her perception of the events
that had shaken her faith. Where she had seen only betrayal, Xathanael
revealed a valuable truth: not all were deserving of the trust she had once so
freely offered. The scars Malvok had left on her body and spirit were not
merely wounds but marks of growth and clarity.
As Xathanael's words settled over her, He issued a final charge. "Slay the
pity you feel," He commanded, "and replace it with a calculating passion.
Believe in yourself as I believe in you." These words stirred something within
Linai-a newfound determination to channel her emotions not into despair but
into purpose. She understood now that her compassion must be tempered by
discipline, her faith grounded in discernment, and her actions driven by a
focused passion to bring justice and protection to a fractured world.
Empowered by Xathanael's guidance, Linai rose from her doubts with renewed
strength. She resolved to embody the ideals of the Iron Legion more fully than
ever before, standing as a paragon of honor, discipline, and unwavering
resolve. While the world remained broken, she no longer saw it as an obstacle
to despair but as a challenge to overcome. Through Xathanael's strength, she
would stand unyielding, her path clear and her heart steadfast.
Chapter 6: Real Purpose
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Linai sat cross-legged in the quiet grove, the soft hum of the Hollow's
natural stillness wrapping around her like a blanket. The conversation with
Xathanael echoed in her mind, His words a steady rhythm against her swirling
thoughts. "In passion, we find purpose. In purpose, we find strength." She
repeated them silently, letting their meaning seep into her.
Her mind wandered to her childhood in Evermoon, to the faces of the vulnerable
and the weary who had found safety there. She thought of her mother's gentle
hands healing the wounded and her own desperate desire to do more. The memory
of Malvok's attack resurfaced, stark and vivid-a harsh reminder of the world's
cruelty and the failure of borders and laws to shield the defenseless. She
clenched her fists, feeling the weight of that failure.
Yet in that failure, she saw clarity. Xathanael's guidance had illuminated
what she had always known but never fully realized: she was meant to create a
sanctuary, a place not bound by borders or politics, where honor, protection,
and knowledge would stand as shields against the chaos of the world. Not a
place to hide, but a bastion from which the vulnerable could rise and find
their strength.
Would she need to create this place from whole cloth? Carving out a piece of
the world and starting from nothing? Could she help reshape a current place or
people into that sanctuary? Should she bring her purpose before the Fortress
and seek their aid in exchange for service?
As the first rays of sunlight pierced the grove, Linai opened her eyes. Her
path was clear. She would build this sanctuary - not just a refuge, but a
beacon of hope. In that purpose, she found her passion, and in that passion,
she felt the strength that Xathanael had promised. Rising to her feet, she
placed a hand over her heart, her resolve unshakable.
"I know what I must do," she whispered, her voice steady as the dawn.
Chapter 7: Threats
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After hearing Lord Xathanael's warning about the dual threats of the Theran
Empire's rise and the apathy of the populace, Linai found her purpose
crystallizing. Her own experiences with Imperial agents - their hypocrisy,
exploitation, and manipulation of the laws - had already kindled her
frustration. Now, she saw the Empire not just as an enemy of balance and
justice but as the embodiment of the chaos she was sworn to fight against.
Inspired by Xathanael's words, Linai resolved to dedicate herself to combating
the Empire's spread and, just as importantly, to awakening the hearts of those
who had fallen into apathy. Through her actions and example, she vowed to
remind the world that honor, protection, and purpose are the keys to resisting
tyranny and restoring balance.
Chapter 8: Law and Order
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Ecdgitha, an assassin of the Blood Tribunal, approached Linai with curiosity,
questioning what truly drove her, as she did not partake in senseless
bloodshed, greed, or religious zealotry. She was initially taken aback at the
question from such an unlikely source and it's alignment with her recent
ruminations on Lord Xathanael's questions about passion and purpose. Linai,
ever introspective, admitted that she saw the world as broken - riddled with
chaos, imbalance, and selfishness - but believed that restoring what was lost
must be done through honor, respect, and the protection of those who could not
protect themselves. Even enemies deserved respect, she argued, though too
often she had seen those who should uphold justice instead prey upon the weak,
particularly within the Blood Tribunal and the Theran Empire.
Their discussion shifted to the Empire, which Linai called one of the greatest
threats to the land. Not only because of its hypocrisy - manipulating laws to
oppress in one moment and hiding behind them the next - but because its
success thrived on the apathy of the masses. Too many, she lamented, cared for
nothing beyond their immediate desires, blind to the future and the world
around them.
Ecdgitha, moved by Linai's convictions, urged her to join the Blood Tribunal,
believing she could bring her vision of honor and protection to the Spire. But
Linai, though she respected the law and those who upheld it, could not align
herself with an organization that harbored Magistrates whose sense of duty
ended at arbitrary borders, turning to cruelty the moment the law's reach fell
away. She recalled her own experiences at the hands of Malvok, who had robbed
and killed her under the pretense of authority. She could not reconcile the
Tribunal's imperfections with her oaths to Xathanael and the Iron Legion.
Ecdgitha conceded her perspective but left her with a thought - that the seeds
of harmony and respect must be planted somewhere, however imperfect the soil
may be. Linai, ever contemplative, agreed to pray on it, though she knew her
ultimate calling remained unchanged: to stand as a protector of those who
needed it, forging a path not through laws or institutions, but through
strength, purpose, and unwavering honor. But a different seed altogether was
planted, as Linai knew that while she may stand alone she would need more than
just herself to achieve the change she yearned for. Perhaps...
Chapter 9: Marked
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After completing her task of sharing the wisdom of the Legion with young
aspirants, Linai returned to Xathanael. She spoke not only of what she had
taught but of what she had learned-about honor, strife, and the strength found
in both victory and struggle. Moved by her devotion, Xathanael bestowed upon
her His mark: a flaming iron sword entwined with four roses, replacing the
scar she had long carried. "No more shall it haunt your thoughts," He
declared, marking her not only as His beloved but as a living embodiment of
the Legion's values.
Now transformed, Linai moves forward with renewed purpose. The mark on her
skin burns as a constant reminder: she is both shield and sword, protector and
warrior. Her path is no longer just one of personal growth-it is one of
leadership, to inspire others to rise, to stand, and to find strength through
purpose. She will fight not only for glory but for change, forging a world
where honor prevails, and apathy has no foothold. With Xathanael's blessing
upon her, she will stand unshaken.
Chapter 10: Hope
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In recent days, Linai has continued her unwavering service to the Fortress of
Light and her devotion to Lord Xathanael, walking the path of the Iron Legion
not just as a soldier, but as a living creed. Her efforts have turned toward
evangelism and mentorship, seeking out those on the fringes of faith - whether
hardened, hesitant, or hurting. She has reached across faction lines to speak
with a priest of the Spire, wishing to understand the path not taken, and to
extend honor even where philosophies differ.
Most notably, at the Iron Monastery, Linai stood alongside her
sister-in-faith, Steiya, and welcomed Utek, a would-be warrior of the Legion
walking a much darker path. An anti-paladin seeking honor, Utek's journey
challenged Linai to look beyond the trappings of light and dark and to witness
how honor, strength, and purpose can emerge from unlikely places. Their
exchange was rich with difficult questions - of what one fights for, of the
meaning of survival, of the cost of power - and through it all, Linai remained
a beacon of tempered strength, pressing Utek to consider not only what she
opposes, but what she would stand for.
In conversation with Xathanael, Linai reaffirmed her resolve - that
understanding is as powerful as strength, that glory means little without
hardship, and that standing the line when all else falls away is the truest
form of service to the Legion. Her Lord, in turn, reminded her that none who
walk His path truly stand alone, for His will is always at their side. In
reward for her perseverance, Linai was blessed with the essence of Hope-a
mantle she carries not only for herself, but for all those who falter and seek
light in the dark.
She is the Stalwart. A shield, a flame, and a voice. And with every step
forward, she makes the path clearer for those who follow. To Glory.
PK Wins
Feb 7, 2025 |Lv 51|The Redhorn Mountains|Creenth vs 4: [51] Linai (0%), [51] Ashmierre (54%, shard of ice), [51] Lifrella (20%), [51] Dalanthilios (25%)
Feb 8, 2025 |Lv 51|Voralian City|Snoraloo vs 2: [51] Ashmierre (90%, dispel evil), [51] Linai (9%)
Feb 10, 2025|Lv 51|Fortress of Light|Tauryna vs 3: [51] Dalanthilios (68%, pierce), [51] Linai (4%), [51] Bognor (26%)
Feb 11, 2025|Lv 51|Galadon|Spitrog vs 2: [51] Dalanthilios (62%, pierce), [51] Linai (37%)
Feb 21, 2025|Lv 51|Shepherd's Row|Sumae vs 3: [51] Tauryna (25%), [51] Dhaetrai (49%, punch), [51] Linai (25%)
Feb 23, 2025|Lv 51|Fortress of Light|Frennya vs 3: [51] Slisal (34%), [51] Linai (29%), [51] Morgmir (35%, strike of deliverance)
Feb 26, 2025|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Lyyth vs 1: [51] Linai (100%, KB)
Mar 6, 2025 |Lv 51|The Black Lair|Braos vs 3: [51] Linai (23%, lightning strike), [51] Bognor (37%), [51] Skavetra (38%)
Mar 6, 2025 |Lv 51|Fortress of Light|Lyyth vs 2: [51] Linai (39%), [51] Bognor (60%, smash)
Apr 7, 2025 |Lv 51|Fortress of Light|Zilga vs 2: [51] Linai (71%, lightning strike), [39] Dailar (28%)
PK Deaths
Jan 1, 2025 |Lv 14|Hidden Forest|vs 1: [17] Wulkhun (100%, slash)
Jan 5, 2025 |Lv 22|Ar'atouldain|vs 1: [19] Wulkhun (100%, claw)
Jan 9, 2025 |Lv 29|The Drogran Hills|vs 1: [26] Malvok (100%, crushing force)
Jan 12, 2025|Lv 35|The Keep of Barovia|vs 1: [37] Xyr (100%, throw)
Jan 13, 2025|Lv 36|The Ruins of Ostalagiah|vs 1: [36] Malvok (100%, sickness)
Jan 18, 2025|Lv 49|Galadon|vs 1: [51] Yahkira (100%, mental knife)
Jan 18, 2025|Lv 49|The Outpost of Tir-Talath|vs 1: [51] Yahkira (100%, poison)
Jan 22, 2025|Lv 51|The Inn of the Eternal Star|vs 2: [50] Selbugh (47%), [51] Porg (52%, punch)
Jan 25, 2025|Lv 51|Bramblefield Road|vs 2: [51] Tauryna (62%, virulent venom), [51] Ihmeria (37%)
Jan 25, 2025|Lv 51|Arkham|vs 1: [51] Nelfykh (100%, poison)
Jan 28, 2025|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|vs 1: [51] Nelfykh (100%, claw)
Feb 1, 2025 |Lv 51|Balator|vs 1: [51] Tauryna (100%, torments)
Feb 2, 2025 |Lv 51|Galadon|vs 1: [51] Kopa (100%, parting blow)
Feb 3, 2025 |Lv 51|The Redhorn Mountains|vs 2: [51] Tauryna (61%), [51] Ihmeria (38%, bite)
Feb 7, 2025 |Lv 51|Desert of Araile|vs 1: [51] Nelfykh (100%, KB)
Feb 12, 2025|Lv 51|The Imperial Lands|vs 1: [51] Ihmeria (100%, bite)
Feb 12, 2025|Lv 51|Fortress of Light|vs 1: [51] Tauryna (100%, torments)
Feb 14, 2025|Lv 51|Fortress of Light|vs 1: [51] Tauryna (100%, slash)
Feb 14, 2025|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|vs 2: [47] Xaviun (33%, claw), [51] Tauryna (66%)
Feb 16, 2025|Lv 51|Fortress of Light|vs 2: [51] Skauzyn (77%, corrosive slice), [51] Ihmeria (22%)
Feb 16, 2025|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|vs 1: [51] Tauryna (100%, freezing cut)
Feb 16, 2025|Lv 51|Galadon|vs 2: [42] Lyyth (93%, wrath), [51] Chorkniss (6%)
Feb 17, 2025|Lv 51|Fortress of Light|vs 2: [46] Dhaetrai (26%), [51] Tauryna (73%, freezing cut)
Feb 21, 2025|Lv 51|Fortress of Light|vs 2: [47] Sumae (34%), [51] Spitrog (65%, electrified cleave)
Mar 5, 2025 |Lv 51|Outside Hamsah Mu'tazz|vs 2: [51] Asuriara (26%), [51] Ihmeria (73%, claw)
Mar 6, 2025 |Lv 51|The Aryth Ocean|vs 1: [51] Lyyth (100%, tsunami)
Mar 17, 2025|Lv 51|Fortress of Light|vs 2: [51] Xaviun (48%), [51] Skauzyn (51%, crush)
Mar 18, 2025|Lv 51|The Shadow Grove|vs 2: [51] Lyyth (91%, charge), [42] Xecuer (8%)
Mar 18, 2025|Lv 51|Galadon|vs 2: [42] Zilga (0%), [51] Ecdgitha (100%, slash)
Mar 27, 2025|Lv 51|The Village of Azuremain|vs 1: [51] Yahkira (100%, hit)
Apr 8, 2025 |Lv 51|Northern Foothills|vs 2: [51] Skauzyn (74%, flurry), [51] Ihmeria (25%)
Apr 14, 2025|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|vs 1: [51] Skauzyn (100%, divine power)
Apr 18, 2025|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|vs 1: [51] Porg (100%, pound)