ArsulToutant < Shem

Parents were slaves to squitoman. Mother (gatorwoman) escaped to Maraddon. Many siblings died, I got sick on island bridge and lost vision. Two or three by the time in Maraddon. Probably have nightmares about being chased by morag. Three of about seven siblings survived. Settled in Bellflowers' region. Showed musical aptitude among the tribes. Music faithful discovered me and sent me to music school. Knew he wanted to play cello after first hearing it. Six and a half feet tall. Wears a cloth wrapped around his eyes.

Prowess 9, Init under Awareness, Harkaun's blessing in Summer Country +3, A-B unarmed prowess +13, A-B archery 9

Athleticism 9 Domy's soul +6

Strength 15 Jaw 17 Domy's soul +6 A-B +13 strength

Awareness 13 Hearing 17 +6 (Domy's soul) Smell 15 +6 (Domy's soul) Visual 0

Willpower 16 A-B +24, Fate 7 holy symbol +5 Time 7 Music 5 Prophecy 13

Rogue 12 Aural Read People 15 Sneak/Hide 9 A-B read people +25

Underwater, can seal throat & ears. Hollow teeth. Underwater he has a better sense of the movements of those around him due to sensitive pressure sensors on his face/snout. They appear as small nodules on his craggy face. Right hand made of Time and Hope. It can infuse people with the power of Hope through it's touch.

cooking 11 (A-B)

oratory 13 (A-B)

art appreciation 13 (A-B)

maraddonian nobles connections 14 (A-B)

demon lore 7 (A-B)

Morag Lore 13+9

Gift Lore 10

Echo Lore 12 A-B +1

Cello 17 heartwood cello +6 special bow +1

String 14 guitar +3 (A-B)

Tribal instruments 13

Oboe 20 (A-B)

Singing 11 singing by ear +3 (A-B)

Staff of Senses s/w +4/+1 +6 to awareness/perception rolls

Song 10 Tomerane's Song 10

When playing any of the Contest songs, you will have a -1 if they are marked as 10-12, +0 if they are 13-15, +1 if they are 16-18, +2 if they are 19-21, +3 if they are 22-24, and +4 if they are 25 or above

Dionysus . And since you spent over 9 months practicing them, you get a +3 on them all on top of that.

reading 0 violin sight read 20 (A-B)

by ear 19

improvising 17

showmanship 9 A-B +5

audience read 7 (from second round onward)

Connections (music scene) 12

Languages:

Gatorman 12

Tribal patois 11

Maraddonian 13 A-B +2

Elven 12

merukisi language +2 (A-B)

srisian language 5 (A-B)

sea elven 9 (A-B) A-B +1

Insomniac

musically gifted edge (v. fast learner for musical instruments) (A-B)

The Messiah of Light card [USED]

Motivations

Passion:

To make good music.
To live music. To become one with music. $
To master the cello.
To incorporate tribal influences into popular song.
To make the right choices and fulfill my fate.
To obtain and play the First Song, the most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard.
To view/tread upon the many threads and paths that connect fate, time and the people of all planes.

Relationship:

Attached to my cello. In love with the heartwood cello.
I do not wish to face my nightmares outside of the context of dreams. I can and will in order to move beyond them. It's still not a pleasant thing for me but I knows it's a choice I must make to fulfill my fate.
Former tribesman. Protective of the tribes near my Servant granted lands.
Protective of the people encompassed in the lands granted to me as a Servant.
Former student of musical academy.
Alcohol/Coffee/Cigarettes(or equivalent)--very well acquainted, part of daily life, often used to avoid sleep/maintain night life. Not sure where to go from here. Trying not to use them as a crutch.
Drink is amazing.
Servant of Maraddon. This is still a little odd but I'll do what I can. It's good that this responsibility to the empire is something I'd do anyway.
Toutants. I'm the start of the danger and the gifts we experience. It's important that they know who we are and that I protect them where I can.
Lost father. I'm glad his death wasn't a suicide. It will be good to see him again. He's doing good.
Elderly mostly estranged mother (60s). Greatly saddened by her death. Feels somewhat responsible for her later suffering. Wants to say goodbye.
Estranged siblings. I'm curious about how they will aid the world and also a bit worried about their role and mine.
Domy: a good meeting and brother, it's sad that he lost his family. He plays exquisitely. He is brave to give his life up for his god.
Adam: I'm sad that he died before our father could meet him.
Guiteau: I feel like I still don't know him well but it was good to see him again. It seems none of us have been untouched by being in our family.
Saddened and regretful about my lost children. No one should be tortured as my sons and daughters, as our entire family, has been.
Bellows when he mates.
Lucilla, lost daughter. The loss of her children and her horrible life is my fault. She needs help. She's starting a life here and gaining much needed purpose. It won't make up for everything. I'm extremely proud of her.
Nylissa: She and her daughters are very dear to me. I still feel responsible for their hard times in the past. She seems to be doing much better and this makes me very happy
Nylissa's husband: A good man. He cares for her and his stepdaughters.
Dukat: I'm glad he's doing well and prepared for what happens to us. His ability is interesting. I hope he stays safe till I see him again.
I like and feel connected to Hunny. Oddly, I feel semi-protective of her even though I know she is strong and often capable of taking care of herself. A close companion. Must remember to buy her some more honey...
My Watcher - as much a part of my life as I am of his. He probably knows me better than anyone else ever has. I wish I could speak to him but understand that we never will
Marylina: she must be watched over as my own children are $
Competition: one obstacle along the road to fate. Must make the right choices concerning them.
Stillborn Cult: seeking our family. Connection to our abilities? Have I brought them upon us? An evil abomination that Toutants will have to remain vigilant against for the foreseeable (har har) future. We have been granted a great boon by the Mother of Love when she blinded them to us $
The Devil: a very dangerous figure. He must never know who the Toutants are. All temptations from him must be avoided. Very clever and always seems to get what he wants even when you make the choice. If it's possible, I'd like to prevent him from ever winning our family's bargain. I'm not sure it's possible though.
Member of the band led by Jack Crane. $
Jack Crane is kind of a tool but as the band leader I mostly try to ignore his behavior. Actually, I kind of like Jack when he's drunk or miserable. His heart's in the right place mostly. $
Arlie Battisto is my friend but he's mostly full of shit.
Avery: a troubled young man, likeable, important in the coming events. Damaged. He seems to have trouble leading his people. They might be the difference between victory and defeat $
Aurelia: a fellow music lover, I don't understand her a lot of the time but it rarely matters. Her vision was-- pure. That's how fate /truly/ is. Many of her visions are interesting. The song she and Bartleby performed at their wedding was amazing. I ache to play music like that. $
Sue: bandmate, a bit odd but likeable, I don't really understand his obsession with recording and reproducing everything, a fellow prophet. Often an unknowable variable. However, the more I learn about fate, the less I think things are knowable.
Dionysus: a good friend, talented musician. Our patron.
Magnum: an old friend. Good to have him with me again. He's meant to be with us. Happy for his renewed marital bliss.
Valara: all right. Don't know her too well. Obviously talented. Glad she's better.
Tomerane: I feel odd about having pieces of her. Somehow she seems closer to the band for not being Song-connected.
Bartleby: talented, an old acquaintance $
Leia: a bit snappy. Hopefully she can be resurrected down the line.
Leonas: a foolish young man. He's playing with dangerous things for the sake of star-crossed love. This will only lead to a bad ending.
Uriah Trumble: a very interesting conversation. I would like to discuss chaos, time, fate with him again. He gave me much to think on.
Rumbleford: a bit too uptight. I hope he'll be able to think and act clearly when we meet his father again
Odellino: a good man to drink with. Not sure about this managering business. Never needed one before. What have we got him into?
Father of Fate: a fellow prophet and a place to turn to when lost in those matters.
Time: intricately linked to Fate, the origin of Toutants
Father of War: petty but powerful I'll bow. It takes nothing from me.
Father of Celebration: makes a damn fine Drink
Father of Fauna: a hero turned to a villain. Not who I thought he was all these years.
Father of Dreams: I'd like to try what he's smoking
the evil force that saw me: terrifying, petrifying, I never want it to see me again
The force that stole Jack was terror personified
Who is the great prophet that watches me?
The Norns: I don't want to piss them off. They crippled me. It was my own fault.
Rex Cuniaid: cunning, dangerous. We'll need to be careful during our next encounter.
Champion of Envy: beautiful but deadly, to be avoided if possible, possible ally against Rex? not to be trusted. WE must tread carefully with her $
Puck: as much a mystery as he ever has been. I'm wary of his help although it's almost sure that we'll need it.
Enemies: to be avoided if at all possible
Sources of Help: to be utilized if at all possible.
the new Vendale: not to be trusted. But the song was worth it.
Lost Gods: a part of all this mess but I still don't understand it
We finally know what happened. Now we have to try and remedy it
Order of the Chrysanthemum: a source of help, naturally
Blue Wombat Joke: It was ok

Convictions:

Having sight would hurt my musical aptitude/perception of the world.
Fairly certain he will not settle down/find a home and recently is starting to feel slight regret at this fact. Could've protected my children. It's good that the estate will be a resource for our family.
Mild prejudice against Atanaxans.
Hatred for ogres and any slaver.
Slavery is evil and an abomination.
Afraid of morags & the Island Bridge. Still afraid but knows he can stand strong in the fear.
Has a stubby tail.
Losing my hand was my fault completely. I MUST look to the future. I have to use this damn tool they've left me with.
New hands will never be the same as my old one. I am incomplete. Is there a way to wait it out and be whole again?
Will music ever be the same?
These visions and premonitions are true and I'll do whatever I can to follow them. The visions are erratic and the lack of control can get fairly frustrating. However, they're only for him, not others. That's very important.
Visions should not become a complete crutch. Choice is a large part of fate. You can't always use your visions to find the answers.
Visions have their own dangers. I am not alone while watching others. Caution must be taken.
Must make the future happen even if it means changing it.
Aurelia's vision is how I imagine viewing fate must be. Fascinating. I want to see everything this way.
We have a larger purpose in our quest to acquire the Song and it will be accomplished. The band members are important.
I am worthy of the Blue Wombat Joke
I made the choice for the Toutants although it was no choice at all, naturally. We must try to find a way out of this corner if we can.
Music can connect people. This doesn't have to take away from the way I experience music
I can't let my brother and father's sacrifice go to waste. Have to try and keep it together
I am honored to carry Bartleby's Violin for now but it belongs to his daughter $

Bribery:

Sent the GM Brownies: 4 FREE Karma, last until used $$$
Sent the GM Cookies: 2 FREE Karma, last until used $$

Pages: Characters . Logs . Setting . The Artistocrats . We Are The Band . List of Known Contestants . The Golden Ticket . Compositions . The Cards . List of Help & Danger

Characters: Arlie Battisto . Avery Colzayre . Jack Crane . Aurelia Lucent . Subiquim Ixioj . Arsul Toutant . Dionysus Berrywight . James "Magnum" Peltier . Bartleby the Rogue . Tomerane the Snowsinger . Leia Bantae . Leonas Willow . Hunny . Manny . Little Wing . Kashaji . Odellino . Muxiat Solgheraq . Klaus Uwengelter . Lucilla Toutant . Greipur . Jack the Diamond . Rumbleford . Rubella Crane . Stalker Toutant . Domy Toutant . Shatter . Samuel Jericho . Rex Cuniaid . Dayrum . Damon Argent . Merian Dremholz Battisto . Conell Colzayre . Valara Lucent . Kansallus the Rogue . Gaja Gamini . Ushpishtim Gamini . Darion Bumblebee . Todzeney Gemmerit . Uvex . Berko . Bentley Pharnum . Thelser . Robin Goodfellow . The Merry Men . Beauregard . The Balladeer . Katerina Ryne . Kinglsey Allfenn . Tracey Jamison . Roshadam . Fane Crow . Monir the Unseelie . Qualla the Fool . Servant of the Never . Asad Windkin . Fitz Romaine . Eliza Hawk . Uriah Trumble . Wivena . Martha Mellaus . Henry the Guileless . Ulysses Bloom . Roan Asher . Deepa Ramanarah . Civitello the Great . Mark Goodrich . Ismuth . Borreliosis . Idjallora . Seela Wile . Necrocurcuriba . Shezeri's Son . Queen of the Black Goats . Gryfyn Cuniaid . The Crippler . Giobog . Avery Jericho . Deltriquim Ixioj . Christopher Laird . Hornet Rust . Caella Markanan . Nadia Hyatt . On'Jandu . Genfyllid Cuniaid . Corwin Jericho . Blake Guidry . The Norns . Flick Tinpot . Albert Renkarr . Marilyna Maraddon . Onitan . Shona . Minerva . Bast . The Nilos . KratsatsMeky . Boelvasmithr . ShijieDeMailuo . NagyVadaszno . NeizaiFangshi . Eris . ZirehliZeng . VahKadumavenRashaven . TananIlay . Gorgeron . HiliKar . MiteraTonAlogon . Jodis . Drifa . Valdis . Salmei . Ilse . Jana . Grag Headsplitter . Chiyo Date . Inteus . Hanisim . Marcus Johansen . Nicholas Kringle . Hrodwulf Grom . Germaine Butterfelter . Makeko . Guiteau Toutant . Ten Thieves of Renown

Topic revision: r2 - 02 Feb 2012, Ben3Miller

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