Dantia

Dantia
Status	Active
Race	Human
Gender	Female
Guild	Empath
Instance	Prime

Dantia is a mixture of the Bookworm (quiet, smart, and seemingly physically unimposing) and the Lady of War (a woman of action who retains an air of grace and reserve not usually associated with violence). She spends as much time researching and writing as she does taking care of business, in her own refined way. Think Eowyn from Lord of the Rings, or Joan from Mad Men.

Picture inspiration can be found here and here.

About

You see Carnage Darling Dantia, War Healer of the Order of the Dragon Shield, a Human Empath.
She has a triangular face, star-flecked emerald eyes and a freckled nose. Her red-gold hair is long and wavy, and is worn pulled back on one side by a pair of platinum and diamond star barrettes linked by delicate chains and left to flow over the shoulders. She has fair skin accented by some glittery platinum stars and a slender figure.
She is petite for a Human.
She is an adult.

She is wearing a pair of shimmering white wings resembling those of a dove, a clingy white gossamer gown embroidered with platinum star filigrees, a necklace suspending an uncut diamond wrapped in platinum wire, and a pair of daintily winged ankle boots with white gossamer and platinum accents.

a pair of platinum and diamond star barrettes linked by delicate chains (photo)
This pair of matching barrettes is cut from thin platinum and etched with a fanciful filigree pattern. Along the outside edge of each star is a series of tiny diamonds pressed into the metal, their facets reflecting the light. Two chains of delicate links connect each barrette, their lengths clinking against each other softly.

a pair of shimmering white wings resembling those of a dove (photo)
Hundreds of white feathers with an iridescent sheen along the inner stem are artfully arranged over a thin wire frame, forming two immense wings reminiscent of a dove in flight. Sturdy white leather straps attached at the base of the wings allow them to be discreetly yet securely held on the back when worn.

a clingy white gossamer gown embroidered with platinum star filigrees (photo)
Layers of sheer gossamer have been mindfully draped, some areas thin enough to feign at translucence while others are layered for additional modesty. Appliques of shimmering platinum stars and tiny diamonds have been scattered across the front of the bodice and down flowing cape sleeves that hang nearly to the ground when worn. Even the slightest movement causes the tiers of diaphanous fabric to waft, giving an air of ethereal grace.

a necklace suspending an uncut diamond wrapped in platinum wire (photo)
Hazy in clarity from being uncut and unpolished, a small diamond is held securely in place by a slim platinum wire wrapped several times around its width. Just long enough to nestle the stone at the collarbone when worn, the fine chain is made from minuscule links of silver that shift and shimmer in available light.

a pair of daintily winged ankle boots with white gossamer and platinum accents (photo)
This pair of low-heeled ankle boots are fashioned with particular attention to detail. A sculpted band of sturdy white leather forms the rounded toe and curves behind the heel for additional support. White gossamer lace is inset into the sides of each boot beneath two tiny wings that nestle against the ankle. Thin white laces crisscross through platinum grommets to hold them firmly in place.

Guardian Spirit

As you contemplate the spoon, the air around you grows crisper, with the sharp smell of late autumn. In the distance, you hear the gentle chiming of bells, though their tones are slightly discordant to your ears. Abruptly, you realize that you are not alone, a towering alfar warrior with platinum stars accentuating its skin standing before you. Gently, the creature takes the spoon from your hand, inspecting it gravely.

In a sonorous voice, the towering warrior says, "This has been lost to my people for many years, and we had all but given up the search. My name is Ahven. I owe you a great debt, Dantia. Call upon me at any time, and I will come to your aid." The warrior bows respectfully, its left hand resting over its heart.

As it straightens the warrior appears less real, like a reflection seen in an antique mirror. You close your eyes to blink away the dizzying apparition and when you open them, the creature is gone.

a towering alfar warrior with platinum stars accentuating its skin
This alfar warrior towers in height, tall even among its fae brethren. Warm brown hair has been cut to the shoulder and tied back at the neck with a simple leather strap, while vigilant midnight blue eyes gaze from an otherworldly face. Painted across its collarbone and neck are a series of delicate platinum stars that accentuate its ceramic-white skin and the hard lines of its physique.
NAME: Ahven

Horse

The rose grey horse is eighteen hands high with a red-tinted medium grey coat. It has a dark grey mane and tail. It is a mare and has a white star-shaped mark on the forehead.

It is wearing an elegant white leather saddle with tooled panels and platinum stirrups, a quilted white saddle pad with diamond studs, a bitless white leather bridle with platinum fasteners, a platinum chanfron inset with diamonds and engraved with star filigree, a platinum crinnet made of overlapping articulated plates, an ornately engraved platinum peytrel flush set with diamonds, a flanchard of platinum plates riveted to supple white leather, and a platinum and white leather crupper with star filigree engravings.

an elegant white leather saddle with tooled panels and platinum stirrups
This saddle has been handcrafted with an obvious attention to detail. The leather has been meticulously tanned and molded into the most comfortable position possible, with star filigree tooled into the panels on each side where the rider would place their legs. Various platinum fasteners are used to size and tighten the saddle around the girth of the horse for a secure fit, while two shiny platinum stirrups finish the look.

a quilted white saddle pad with diamond studs
This thick, cushiony pad is used underneath a saddle to provide additional comfort for the horse. A precise crosshatch pattern has been stitched into the pad with white iridescent thread. Small diamonds have been studded into the design at each point where two stitched lines intersect, providing a subtle but captivating effect as the pad shifts with the movement of the horse underneath.

Apprenticeship

Dantia is currently accepting inquiries from Empaths interested in an Apprenticeship opportunity. This is only intended for Empaths who are ready to actively work toward the betterment of their abilities, and will include both classroom-style instruction and real-world application in the art of general Empathy and combat healing. Apprentices will attend to Dantia at meetings, functions, and events, and, should they prove capable, will be brought into her inner circle and confidence on a number of matters. To be considered, interested applicants should hand-deliver to Dantia an item in the Empath Guild official color. (OOC: Please not that this is expected to be a long term, roleplay-heavy, opportunity.)

Research / Projects

• Moon Mage Vision Research, Empath and Alfar Warrior: Beginning in September 2019, Moon Mages received (are still receiving?) a series of visions about a Battle Empath and her Alfar Warrior. Contained are my notes and current research status.
• Moon Mage Vision Research, Golden Plate: Research on a series of Moon Mage visions surrounding a golden-plate clad woman fighting (what seems to be) beisswurms and biters.
• Regular usage of the Absolution or Icutu Zaharenela spells may cause weakening of Empath's potential strength: Submitted for the 2020 Magical Research Symposium

Short Stories

• For the Sake of the World: Background story. Forum post.
• Release From Guilt, Obligation, or Punishment: On choosing not to use the Absolution spell. Forum post.

Shifting Services

View more about my shifting services and pricing here.

Alteration Helper

Previous work available here.

My personal style leans towards looks and descriptions that are simple but sophisticated. I steer away from overly verbose looks written to use every available character, and favor descriptions that get the idea across in an easy-to-read way (no one wants to have to Google an alteration description). I like to work around themes, such as a common color, gem, or stylistic idea, and enjoy creating whole outfits that work well with each other, especially without the need for tons of alteration fodder.

With all of that being said, I would be happy to work with you on your own alteration ideas whether they fit into my preferred style or not, even if you would just like a "regulations check" to ensure your idea has a fighting chance.

You can contact me on Discord at DantiaDR#3487.

Scripts

• Self Heal: Self healing script meant for lower Circles. Casts regen at a low level (currently 12, but can be edited in the script) and then casts heal wounds and heal scars to heal remaining wounds, starting with the worst wounds first (always checks scars first). All mana levels can be edited at the top of the script.
• Self Heal, Keep Bleeders: Same as the above, but will skip bleeders.
• Shifting Script: Windows-based shifting interface. Assumes you have access to all shifting options.
• Verb Check: Checks an item for most (if not all) interactive verbs.

Events of Note

• 432-06-06 (10/26/2019): Spider invasion across the land, heralding the arrival of Hollows Eve. Dantia teams with Tankata and several other adventurers to confront the invasion, discovering her love for Battle Empathy and front-line healing.
• 432-06-38 (11/03/2019): Became the Hollow Eve Witches Assistant, and was almost married off.
• 432-08-14 (11/17/2019): Accepted as a member of the Order of the Dragon Shield.
• 433-06-22 (02/07/2020): Meeting with Khoheke and Zauldin/the scholar, scouting mission to Basalt Isle, confrontation with Sivroch.
• 434-06-10 (05/14/2020): Presented at Lorethew Mentor Society Triage Talk on front line healing during invasions.
• 436-05-02 (11/18/2020): Recognized as an Alteration Helper.
• 436-06-06 (11/29/2020): Worked with adventurers to disarm Gillborn Loyalist bombs hidden around Crossing.
• 437-01-22 (01/22/2021): Hosted an Alfar Warrior Appreciation event.
• 437-04-06 (02/17/2021): Received a shady note and was taught how to shift by decades by Empath Bruwster.
• 437-04-38 (02/25/2021): A Naval Discussion with Commodore Khoheke Moglin and Zauldin, the Redeemed Necromancer in regards to an assault on Basalt Isle.
• 437-06-26 (03/14/2021): A strategic meeting with Commodore Khoheke Moglin goes sideways, when the pirate Srinoja and necromancers attack!
• 437-08-10 (03/30/2021): Fending off an attack of banyakea on Ratha, sent by the Pirate Srinoja, with unexpected naval aid from House Moglin.

Violetti exclaims, "Fashion Princess can teach you all about clothing!  And Dantia is super sweet and likes balls!"

Where We're At

The Assault on Basalt Isle

432-02-25, a few IG years after the death blow to Maelshyve, a group of PCs under the general lead of Rekon began pursuing a plan to assault Basalt Isle, where the Lich Jeihrem resides. From the First Land Herald, issue 432-02-25:

First called before the Baron was Sir Rekon, Council Leader of the Order of the Dragon Shield, who requested the Baron's support in an assault he intends to make on the Reshalian island belonging to the lich Jeihrem, may his flesh wither into dust and his despicable spirit be agonized by the Spiral. The Baron denied the request on the grounds that the Order of the Dragon Shield's sanction is in Riverhaven only, though he allowed that a private attempt may be made, one done outside the name of the Order.

432-05-13, a memorial service was held in honor of the Necromancer Osven and all those who fought in the battle against Maelshyve. In attendance was someone known at that time only as "the scholar" who spoke about how he had been a Necromancer under Osven, and that he had been attacked by a three limbed, five eyed creature named Sivroch (who is associated with Jeihrem in some capacity). The scholar, though formerly a Necromancer, said he had awakened to the light of the Immortals (becoming a Redeemed Necromancer), and that he was under the care of the Temple.

433-06-14, the scholar attended a Riverhaven Town Hall and advised Rekon's group that the Temple had instructed him to warn us of the risks that we would face on the island, and that House Moglin, one of the Rathan Houses, was willing to support our venture. The scholar had been trying to determine how to strike Sivroch down for what she had done to him, and that while he did not think she and Jeihrem could be struck down completely, perhaps we could slow their efforts for a time.

433-06-22, there was a public meeting that included Rekon's group, Commodore Khoheke of House Moglin, and the disfigured scholar. Khoheke indicated that House Moglin had been losing ships in proximity to the isle, and the cost had reached a critical point. They wanted to strike a decisive blow to set the lich's efforts back and give them time to re-secure the waters while Jeihrem recovered. The Temple had provided House Moglin with a holy weapon that could be outfit onto a warship and used from a distance, but Khoheke needed intelligence from the ground on areas of potential weakness where the weapon could be used to most effect.

A scouting party travelled to the island to search for weaknesses, and was quickly faced with push back from Sivroch and several Necromancers. A report was issued back to House Moglin about what had been discovered.

Some time passed here due to the pandemic.

437-04-38, a new group of PCs that included some original members and some new, reached out to the scholar (now known as Zauldin) and House Moglin to begin discussions again. In response, the GMs scheduled "A Discussion of Naval Opportunities". At this public meeting, Zauldin confirmed that the holy weapon works, mostly, and that in the future he will likely be asking for help in a variety of missions - "naval, exploratory, sorties, and the like" - leading up to an anticipated assault. In the meantime, we are to "watch the seas, watch for pirates, and identify those who aid the Lich."

During this meeting, a small contingent of pirates attacked and looted portions of Crossing. Several days later, there was an additional attack of about the same size. Both attacks were defended against fairly easily. Several days later, Srinoja, a Gnome woman apparently speaking on behalf of the pirates began taunting folks over the gweth and then finally revealed that pirates were looting Riverhaven. Adventurers drove the pirates back and tracked Srinoja through part of the city, but lost her trail. She thanked them for the stuff that had been looted, and invited people to join her at a requested parlay in a few days time on Hara'jaal.

The turnout at the parlay was huge, with many people expecting that there would be a large fight with pirates. A small diplomatic team was taken on board Srinoja's ship to attempt to negotiate some sort of peace between her and Khoheke. Eventually, Srinoja agreed that if Khoheke would accept a series of demands, Srinoja and the pirates would work on Khoheke's behalf. On the beach, the combat teams fought with necromancers who coordinated an attack.

437-06-26, we met with Khoheke to outline Srinoja's demands and see if a deal could be struck. Srinoja eventually joined the discussions. Things began to escalate, and Srinoja, with the help of a group of necromancers and those working on their behalf (who were attempting to kill Khoheke), sprung a trap by exploding casks of alcohol. A fight ensued, but Khoheke was protected and escorted to safety.

Quote

When I was younger, I was named
A generation unafraid
For the heirs to come, be brave
And meet me on the battlefield
Even on the darkest night
I will be your sword and shield, your camouflage
And you will be mine
Echos of the shots ring out
We may be the first to fall
Everything could stay the same or we could change it all

Theme Music

Full playlist here.

• Unsecret ft. Gaits - Made For the Battle
• Svorcina - Meet Me On the Battlefield
• Unsecret - For This You Were Born
• Hidden Citizens - Stay Alive
• Imagine Dragons - Whatever it Takes
• Florence + The Machine - Breath Of Life
• Ruelle - Live Like Legends
• Sia - Unstoppable
• 2WEI - Survivor (Destiny's Child cover)
• Megan Davies - Dark Horse (Katy Perry cover)