Description
A small, nondescript arial is here. Jet black wings seem to absorb all light,
making for a most unnatural appearance. His white wingtips are adorned with
blood-red medallions, each trailing a small silver ribbon. Dark eyes offer a
hard stare from his avian features. His hawklike beak appears to have been
broken often and seems poised in a permanent sneer. The arial appears to be
clothed in whatever armors he happened upon, with no continuity from one
piece to another.
Role
Trotat
Added Mon Jun 28 21:58:06 2004 at level 33:
Character premise:
Trotat is a coveter - he always wants what he cannot have. Wealth, power,
and contentment are all things that he greatly desires. Someone put it best
when they said, "It's a funny thing, killing . You take away
everything he has, and everything he's ever going to have." Trotat is going
to abide by that statement as best he can, fully realizing that death is
often no permanent thing in Thera.
Much in the way an anti-paladin would think, his view is that a person's
power resides in both the things that they have accumulated as well as the
strength of their being. Either one (or especially both) of these traits are
coveted by the arial. A naked, weak enemy who has been slain repeatedly is
undesirable, but a weak enemy dripping gold coins is as coveted as a strong
enemy with nothing but the clothes on his back.
At the same time, it's like having a bottomless hole in one's middle. As
much as Trotat tries to take from others, that hole can never be filled. It
is the realization of this that makes him so bitter towards others. He tries
his best to hide it, but his calm exterior often gives way to jealous or
impatient rage.
Trotat came to the Chasm in search of allies. The coming of the Ccul'gra and
the darkness that will wash over the land is really as good as cause as any
to him, just so long as he is at the top of the food chain when all is said
and done. To that end, he will do what is necessary to facilitate the Coming
while simultaneously continuing his impossible quest. Perhaps if he does his
part, the wealth and power so unattainable at present just may finally fall
right into his lap. One thing is for sure though: nothing in all of Thera
has offered him a chance like this.
Another Chapter
Added Fri Jul 23 16:16:02 2004 at level 41:
So the mighty taskmaster has fallen leaving the Chasm seemingly leaderless.
With his passing, the grain is truly being separated from the chaff. No
longer do we see the face of our healer. Erratic as his performance was, its
absence is deeply felt.The elder warriors and magi, weaned for so long from
Kungkruk's apron strings, could not suffer to live in the shadow of his
passing.
For a long time, I have walked alone among the Chasm. Seeking to learn but
without the means, I instead devote my efforts toward bringing low those who
would stand in the way of the Fold. My blades have tasted the blood of
Village barbarian and Imperial bootlicker alike.
One day I awaken to find new blood within the Fold. Cold blood pumped with
hearts of pitch, two fledgling necromancers present themselves to me. The
means to advance are before me, and I ascend the ladder in the eyes of my
guildmaster. One of the necromancers surpasses me and reaches his pinnacle,
just short of undeath. His arrogance is unmatched
our late healer pales in comparison. True that an undead lord would bring
great power to the Fold, yet the obeisance required by this one would in my
eyes render me no better than the blind fools of the Empire.
The younger necromancer is much more pliable and speaks as though we are
equals.Should he become undead, I foresee no problem with that one. The
current spectre must fail in his quest.To put power into his hands is to
take it away from mine. I am slowly subverting the others of the Chasm to my
view, though in truth, the spectre does a fine job of that himself.
Goals for the near future
Added Fri Aug 6 19:41:22 2004 at level 49:
One of my goals should soon come to fruition, as the Galadon Kingpin has
offered to make me the head of my guild in Hamsah in order to cease the
thieves' war. Hipsin says he has no desire to fight any of the Fold and
wishes the Bandit King Calheil thrown down, with me in his place. Lord
Qaledus has received the plan well and approves. As Bandit King, I will be
able to use my thieves as a spy network for the Chosen. I hope in earnest
that Calheil will accept the transition with grace, since he has proven more
than useful on several occasions and it would be a pity to lose so valuable a
guild member.
A goal that has been met: Sartaganeos has failed his quest, while Corilanth
now walks the lands as a mummy lord. As I predicted, he is a powerful ally
and heeds my wishes for the most part. I keep him happy with shiny trinkets
and magical wands that I happen to obtain. Signs point to him as the next
Chancellor. Of the other two magi in consideration, the transmuter possibly
has a chance and the invoker, in my opinion, next to none. The younger magi
present no threat at this time.
The Archmage punished Jugorath for showing up only with the odds in his
favor, and I can't say he didn't deserve it. Having walked the lands alone
for so long after Kungkruk's death, this event gives me no small amount of
satisfaction. The Archmage further hinted that other expulsions would
follow, and I have a feeling that certain thieves will not be with us for
much longer.
At times the magi's caution sickens me.The invoker, though useful, could be
a force has not made any sort of reputation for himself that I can see.The
transmuter would be far more effective if he had been under the tutelage of
someone such as Dralyth. Jugorath's foolishness has been costly in that it
has given them even more of an excuse to look down upon us "soldiers."
Something is needed to tip the scales back in my favor, and at the same time
give them some backbone in the face of the enemy. The Ccul'gra abhor the
weakness recently shown within the Fold. Would that the Gods consider me the
Advisor of the Chasm. I would certainly not disappoint them.
Goals Revisited
Added Tue Aug 24 18:00:02 2004 at level 51:
The taking of the Thieves' Guild for my own will not come to fruition.
Hipsin has destroyed all chance of that with his absence and our guild has
grown strong in its own right. I see no reason to discontinue the war with
the Galadon guild. Their weakness and lack of respect causes us no small
annoyance and their members need to pay their dues to the victors. Calheil
now knows of the plans to dethrone him, yet he still views me as his one of
his best. I will bide my time.Such patience is difficult for one of my
race, but I feel that the guild will one day be mine if I exercise
discretion.
Other notes:
Corilanth is no more. Of those that remain, Vezran I believe has the best
chance to be Chancellor, followed by Krollos. Aytak will serve under those
appointed above him, but will not rise to any position of leadership himself.
and Liateo remain absent.
A shadowy voice seems to have taken an interest in me. I have spoken with it
on three occasions, yet I still do not know what it seeks. It does, however,
seem quite interested in killing and blood, which I find interesting.