Jostak

Jostak Van-Zant
Status	Active
Race	Halfling
Gender	Male
Guild	Thief
Instance	Prime

Jostak Van-Zant

Jostak Van-Zant of The Locksmith Union, a Halfling. You have slightly pointed ears and tilted green eyes. Your dark brown hair is short and straight, and is worn slicked back away from your face. You have tanned skin and a well-muscled build. You are unusually talk for a Halfling. You are a naptaker. (96) You have a sparse goatee. Your forearm has a tattoo of a faded identification number.

You are totally enveloped in a dark cloak, concealing all but a sharply curved haralun-bladed combat falcata with a serpentine-hide grip in your right hand.

Prized Possessions

You tap a sharply curved haralun-bladed combat falcata with a serpentine-hide grip that you are holding.

The utilitarian design of this weapon has forsaken all decorative features for combat effectiveness.  The haralun blade curves sharply downward forming a concave arc, and an additional edge has been ground on the backside.  All exposed metal retains its original matte finish to reduce reflected light.  A closed handguard protects the wielder's hand, and the grip is wrapped in serpentine-hide leather in an alternating pattern.  The initials "C. M." are stamped onto the butt of the hook-shaped hilt.

There appears to be something written on it.

A haralun combat falcata reads:

"Till death do us part."

You tap a polished onyx armband bearing the platinum and gold crest of the Zoluren Dragoons that you are wearing. - Gifted from Elriic, Commander of the Zoluren Dragoons.

Artistically rendered against the smooth black background, this dignified crest is masterfully crafted to display a single platinum gladiolus protectively embraced in a spun gold dragon's claw.  Ruby chips are set into three of the wickedly sharp claws to spell the unit's motto of "No Fear, No Mercy, No Regret".

There appears to be something written on it.

A polished onyx armband reads:

"Jostak, commisioned in 378 AL."

You hang a black opal pendant carved in the shape of a panther with iridescent cambrinth eyes around your neck. - Gift from Martee

The panther is curled in a ball, head resting on its paws, staring out with flashing eyes in search of prey.

You study your pendant closely and determine that you can do the following things with it:

     CLEAN, CLENCH, EAT, KISS, LICK, RUB, TAP, TURN

Facts

• Jostak came about approximately 2003
• Adopted and taught the way of the land by Martee, Branwen, Taygar, Necimar, Cyiarriah, Elriic, and Angmar.
• Friend of Angmar, who was played by William Howdeshell. KIA in Iraq, 2007. RIP my friend.
• Has a fierce hatred for Ogres
• An original Thief, when secrecy was key to survival. Neither confirms or denies to being a Thief, even to this day.
• Is a master small bladed weapon smith with his own mark, as well as a master of metallurgy.
• During the Outcast war he was often mistaken for Pirate Captain Jourok and killed on accident.
• Severely hated by Wyren, who would often use Jostak as a target for rogue moon gates.

Adventures

• Was a young boy during the aftermath of the Gorbesh War, which lead to his desire to defend his homeland during the lead up to the Outcast War.
• Fought red sash pirates with the Z.E.F as a teenager.
• Joined the Locksmith Union under Kraelyst the Hand.
• Decided he didn't enjoy the ocean and instead enlisted with the Zoluren Dragoons in 374 under Commander Xixist. Climbed through the ranks and commissioned as Lieutenant in 378 under Commander Elriic.
• Served as a long range scout during the Outcast war, moving unseen past enemy barricades and reporting enemy movement via albredine rings from all corners of the realms.
• One of the few Halflings in the realm known to ride a horse.
• Has attended a royal ball at Ulf'Hara keep with the Vorclaf family.
• Fought during the destruction of the old Thieve's Guild.
• Took part in the final assault on the Gorbesh fortress during the Outcast war.
• Helped defeat Naarg.
• Helped defeat and imprison Grishnok.
• Left the realms after the events of Lyras, the death of Vorclaf, and the destruction of Ulf'Hara Keep. It is rumored he is still sighted from time to time.
• Defeated a Ghost Ship.
• Has been to Taisidon.
• Has completed Droughtman's Maze.
• Helped quell a prison riot.
• Helped build the Crossing Market Plaza working as a construction worker.
• Has ridden a giant mechanical spider.
• Stole a treasure map dropped by the pirate Yhurs, found Icesteel in his stash.

OOC

Started playing as a kid during the AOL days. I got really into it after the web migration and internet tech got better. Played several characters before sticking with Jostak permanently around 2003. I just happened to meet and be taught how to play the game from some of the original players and became friends with them in and outside of the game. It has always been a really great experience in my life, and I always come back from time to time to see how DR is doing.

100% Disabled Veteran, Retired US Army.

Do not take me seriously, its all just fun and games. I do NOT enjoy "griefing". Sometimes Jostak is the unhinged, tongue-in-cheek bully that I would never be when he's stealing all your valuables. If I am interacting with you in a way you don't like, please just let me know! He's just a character!