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[Wittle Dreamer]

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Name: Shaythix van Celestine

Race: HalfCelestial / Human

Initial Alignment: Chaotic Good

Description:

Shaythix is an average sized woman whom dons the alluring curves of a dancer and a fighter. The features upon her face are gentle yet determined, unlike her imposing figure that could threaten an individual's life with here mere presence or offering a sanctifying embrace of a haven. The hair of hers would drape down a bit past her waist in its platinum glory, kissed with a hint of glistening hue when embraced by the sun or moon.

Deity: Selune

Base Class and Proposed Developement: Full Ranger

Character Timeline:

- 1357: Shaythix was born in Impiltur by her mother Devon and her father Damien

- 1366: Nickat makes her first appearance, getting in conversation with the young Shaythix

- 1368: Devon shows Shaythix how to hold a sword and use it

- 1369: Nickat moves in on Shaythix, luring her more and more as Shay's mind begins to develope

- 1370: Shay draws blood for the first time on a Lycan that she hunted down but had to flee, mortally wounded

- 1371: Nickat does her last move on Shaythix with a desperate attempt before being overwhelmed by Shay and other Order members.

- 1372: Shaythix started more intensive training on Lycan anatomy, combat prowess and tracking. Even took to hunting animals to make herself a bit of a living on the side through furs and meat.

- 1375: Shaythix draws her first kill on a Lycan

- 1378: Shay wanders out into the world

Background:

Hailing from Impiltur, Shaythix is the design of the merging of an Angel and a Human, both loyal followers of Selune. Throughout the time Impiltur was reknown for the attacks it was facing by Lycanthropes. A strange union between Dwarf and Human began to sprout from it, making the Order of the Crecent Moon. Yet the union between a Celestial and a Human is a seldom one, especially for remote lands as such, Shaythix was made by her mothers and fathers union in an unusual meeting that had sprouted from being a mere summon. However, Shaythix's Mother being naturally quickly enticed by the charms of the Celestial and the Celestial taking keen interest of the Humans' good will, the summoning became more and more frequent with more reason then simply warfare.

Even though her mother and father are likely to not meet without the help of summoning, they still managed to grow a relationship that lead to Shaythix creation. Whilst her mother was part of Faerun, Shaythix was effectively born in the Prime Material of the world whilst her father remained locked away in Mount Celestial till the next summoning call.

A few years down the line Shaythix was quickly acquainted with the fighting her settlement has against evil Lycanthropy. However her order was not against the use of lycanthropy themselves and gave Shay a new view on how something of power could also be used for good. She took to arms at a young age, began to adapt and learn her enemy, master the wilds and made sure to read the tracks they leave incase they flee back to their den. Her celestial-bloodlined gift making her progress in developing adventuress skills easier and her desire to travel took her over. With new found motivation she dedicated herself to wandering, holding her Orders tenants close to her.

A bit of Storytime:

In her childhood she had to face a few challenges, such not only being in form of tracking down a lycanthrope or helping protect her home but also about morals. She was unlike others in this otherwise strange union between Dwarf and Man, often provoked to join the darker side of lycanthropy. She could have been part of the 'pack' then. Every now and then a stray werewolf came by. Her name being Nickat but this werewolf was not just a simple lycanthrope, she followed Malar and desired to use the potential she saw in Shay against the settlement. The urge became strong in her to give in to the idea to 'belong' more, but eventually she overcame the odds and with the help of her settlement overwhelmed Nickat and her pack. However Nickats body was never found. This was infact the reason why Shaythix took to wondering for deep down she thinks she owes an appology along with an end to the evil Nickat has within her.

Shaythix's first Lycan kill was a scene of horror to her for when she had slew the creature she saw it turn back into the human form with her blade still lodged within it. An innocent looking young woman. It reminded her of her betrayal on Nickat, how things could have played off if she or another had killed her. Ever since that moment she became much more intent on converting then killing, for what she saw in her 'enemies' eyes was fear - and where there is fear she believes there is hope to do good due to a certain understanding building up in their mind.

Personality Profile:

-Serene
-Kind / Giving
-Outgoing
-Rather Zealous
-Virtue and Vow bound

Personality Explanaition:

Shay's serenity comes from the patience she needs for her hunts. Following tracks and even finding them takes time, then planning a move on the prey even more. Furthermore it requires a fair amount of calm to be able to endure to horrorful gaze of a blooddrenched Lycan which she adopted the sight of at a young age. However, even though struck with such calm she does like being about people. She wants to belong to a community and to protect them. To those she sees good in she is very giving, wishing to gift them for their good deeds. Same goes for those that are less kind in nature as she wishes to show them that there is much more to gain for being good. Her zealous / vow bound side comes from the moment she was nearly decieved to do evil. She holds on to her virtues tightly so she does not get tempted to go down that path again and fall from grace.

Personal Worries and Doubts:

Amongst her personal worries would be clearly to be alone. She fears her own bloodline sometimes as she gets the feeling others may shy away from her divinity, however she also tries to use it to her benefit to gain trust quicker. Sometimes she does doubt her competence though to be able to save those she wishes, such as converting evil Lycans and having to kill them instead for they wish not to be converted.

Quirks and Features:

From the wound she got of a lycan in the past she bares a severe claw mark on her back. This causes her to shyly move her wings over her back at all times to hide the massive wound. Furthermore due to her bloodline she does shimmer a little within the moonlight.

Parental Ties:

She has very little chance to see her father as he can only be retrieved through summons and Devon desires to keep those limited for Shaythix sanity. She is very close to her parents and seeing her father more would make her start yearning for him. Even when she took to traveling she makes sure to send regular letters to her mother that are addressed to both her parents. All around her family is close even with the trouble of having a father planes away.

Goals:
-Purging and conversion of were-creatures to the faith and a good path.

Possible Plot-Hook Ideas and Misc Facts:

- Nickat is still out there, likely causing trouble somewhere else. She'd want to see the evil finally come to an end.

- Still part of the Order she would like to clear the trouble in Impiltur eventually

- Still bound to virture she would like to help good and bad Lycans either find a haven for them or help them to a better path.

Parents: Devona Bright (Mother: Sorceress/Paladin), Damien van Celestine (Father: Celestial Paladin)

Place of Birth: Impiltur

How does this race affect the characters Roleplay?:

Being of a celestial bloodline will make her views more zealous, giving her a more precise direction, however there will also be kindness in her allowing her to not be foolishly blinded by 'virtues' alone. I think the race in itself will allow a bit more flavor in who she is and why she act like she does, but not in a stereotypical way; simply enlightment.

How doesit affect the roleplay of others?:

Being a rather outgoing character she may have a desire to get a group going, maybe even make a safe haven for the were-creatures that roam around CD (I know who you are! Muhahahaha! OOCly ofcourse sugars). Perhaps even a light struggle could come from it. It is all in the stars and in RP.

Does it maintain integrity to the setting?:

I would say it does, considering as it is all rulebased (with quite a bit of creativity and new look on a relationship) and fully based within the world of Abier Toril.

Proposed Template:
ECL +4: Str +4, Dex +2, Con+4, Int +2, Wis +4, Cha +4,
1324 is only needed if NOT playinga paladin.)
Add 4 skill points
NOTE: As a half-celestial levels, they gain access to additional spell-like abilities. These abilities need to be requested in later LETOs when the characterqualifies for them.
5th level: 1325 (Cure Serious Wounds)
7th level: 1328 (Remove Disease)
10th level: Request new PC subraceskin from DM in game (PC Half-Celestial Skin 10+ HD).
11th level: 2363 (Holy Word)
13th level: 1334 (Holy Aura)
17th level: 1332 (Planar Summons)
19th level: 1326 (Ressurection)

[Edge]

CG is not a legal alignment for a Paladin.

However, Selune is one of two CG deities (the other being Sune) who is allowed to have LG Paladin followers despite being CG.

[Wittle Dreamer]

Selune has a knight order that takes paladin levels but are CG. But I think I will go ranger

[Edge]

I think you're mistaken. Can you provide a source for that?

It's irrelevant anyway, as Paladins can only be LG in NWN. But i would like that information on record for future reference.

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Please note that this is not the purpose of this forum.  If you wish to get feedback on a concept, please post in the General Forum.  (I can move this thread if you wish.)  This forum is for racial applications that are completed and ready to be considered by the staff.  

[Wittle Dreamer]

Aug 13, 2015 9:30:52 GMT -5  @belladonna said:

Please note that this is not the purpose of this forum.  If you wish to get feedback on a concept, please post in the General Forum.  (I can move this thread if you wish.)  This forum is for racial applications that are completed and ready to be considered by the staff.  

I'd appreciate a thread move then! Thanks!

[valiea987]

Since this is going to be moved over: I hate the LG only restriction. It is the biggest crap stain on two of the best P&P systems. I am really happy Wizards decided to fix that load of BS with 5E.

[Edge]

Let's not open that can of worms, please. Paladin alignment arguments never end well for anyone.

[Wittle Dreamer]

Added some stuff. Got more thoughts?

[Wittle Dreamer]

Thanks everyone who helped and gave me guidance through PMs! This was good fun to make with all of you!

[kothoses]

Aug 13, 2015 12:55:45 GMT -5 Edge said:

Let's not open that can of worms, please. Paladin alignment arguments never end well for anyone.

Can confirm, Paladin arguments never end well.  Because everyone is always wrong!



Regarding the character, something that had me curious, growing up, did the character attempt to hide their traits, or did they just view them as normal?  were they exposed to other people of the world or hidden from them?  Has this caused any personality traits or social issues that might leave you room to grow the personality?

You mentioned the scar on her back, does she dress to cover this or just use the wings, is the character proud of their wings or do they see them as a mutation (filthy mutant Xeno!)