Shivane

Shivane Godsmash
Status	Active
Race	Human
Gender	Male
Guild	Warrior Mage
Instance	Prime

Shivane was born on the 1st day of the 4th month of Shorka the Cobra in the year of the Emerald Dolphin, 327 years after the victory of Lanival the Redeemer.

You are Shivane Godsmash, Fire Cabalist of Elanthia, a Human Warrior Mage.

You have an angular face with frown lines around the mouth, sullenly glowing blazing gold eyes and a classical nose. Your grey hair is short and straight, and is worn loose, tucked behind his ears. You have weathered skin and a lean build.

You are tall for a Human.

A circle of obsidian is positioned between your eyes, surrounded by an aura of shadow rippling against your skin.

You are wizened.

You have a thick bushy mustache that droops heavily on your upper lip and a long shaggy beard.

You have a tattoo of a grinning skull with flame-filled eyesockets on your arm.

You are in good shape.

You are wearing a massive round shield embossed with a rising orichalcum phoenix, a twisted black cord dangling a scorched ring forged from interlocking plates of crimson-etched steel and iron, a singed black-leather headband embossed with a platinum dragon's eye, a darkened wizard's longcoat embellished with the crimson sigil of fire, a black singed-leather belt buckled with a scorched badge formed from old bone, a dark fiery-red wizard's talisman pouch embellished with the elemental sigil of fire, a singed black leather traveler's bag covered with empty naptha bottles, a black singed-leather satchel embroidered with two ominous dragon eyes upon the flap, some gauntlets, a steel great helm, some oddly assembled full battle plate covered with blighted gold symbols, a blazing gold firestained ring, a fiery-red rhodonite pendant, a pair of polished black leather knee boots, an embroidered steelsilk bandana decorated with patterns of swirling flames and a pair of charcoal grey suede pants laced with black leather.

Background

Shivane's father Surk was a trader, dealing mainly with weapons and armor shipments between Zoluren and Therengia. His mother Genesha came from a family of non-guilded elemental mages from the west, though she had little affinity for magic herself. An accidental fire killed most of the family, and she fled to Zoluren where she met Surk - getting married in 316. Their first child, Venge, was born in 318 and quickly gravitated towards his father's trade. Shivane, born in 327, also had a knack for collecting rarities - but his passions lay elsewhere.

His family completely denied the pursuit of any magical training. As a young boy Shivane would aggressively pursue trades involving magical items, hiding his activity as best he could from his family. By his early teens his father was mostly away in a small shop in the city of Haven, while Venge took care of other family business in the Crossing. Shivane had a stash of magic gear hidden outside the east walls of the city, and would spend more and more time there - often crossing paths with mages on their own business. His mother, worried about what magical affinities might spark in him, sent him to stay with his father in 344 - which was a difficult transition for him. In a strange city, he grew unhappy - and his father was far too busy to even notice his unease.

Shivane was guided towards dealing with fairly routine weapon sales to various guilds, and he quickly and efficiently completed business with reasonable profits. This led to a working relationship with several warrior mages, and Shivane was fascinated by their ability to enhance such boring mechanical prowess with something far more more elegant and mysterious. He had always felt drawn towards the elements, and one fire mage in particular, Greiger, impressed on him the fundamental nature of the elements. Shivane felt that the mundane weapons he worked with day after day were such blunt objects - he would occasionally hold one firmly only to feel a molten warmth hiding in it's history. During this time he realized that his calling was elsewhere.

Items of Interest

Altered Items

a singed black-leather headband embossed with a platinum dragon's eye

A smooth layer of icy blue platinum forms the embossed dragon's eye, shrouded in an aura of dark crimson flames. Fine platinum droplets fall gracefully away from the eye, giving it the appearance of melting ice. The lustrous droplets flow along the sides, forming the image of a cresting wave at each temple.

a scorched ring forged from interlocking plates of crimson-etched steel and iron

The plates interlock to form the crest of the Warrior Mage guild -- a soot-blackened wolf surrounded by an aura of glittering ruby flames above a pair of crossed steel swords.

a darkened wizard's longcoat embellished with the crimson sigil of fire

You study your longcoat and believe you can rub, shake, pull, roll, wave, hug, throw, kiss, nudge, punch, and turn it.

The sigil embroidered in a fiery red silk thread is the emblem of all followers of the flame. Behind the sigil there is an image of a enraged dragon emerging from a pit of flames. The dragon's tail is being consumed by fire while its sharpened claws penetrate deeply along the sleeves. Its scale covered neck twists along the shoulders while the eyes glare at the sky from the back of the hood.

a black singed-leather belt buckled with a scorched badge formed from old bone

Carefully carved into the belt is a design of sigils of water on one side and sigils of fire on the other side meeting at the bone badge which serves as a buckle. There appears to be something engraved on the badge.

A bone badge reads: "Aes getha, Jaal gath"

a dark fiery-red wizard's talisman pouch embellished with the elemental sigil of fire

The sigil embroidered into the fiery-red leather is the emblem of all followers of the flame. Behind the sigil there is an image of a enraged dragon emerging from a pit of flames. The dragon's snout belches long white hot fire. Its scale covered neck twists along the shoulders while the eyes appear to glare at all who approach him.

a singed black leather traveler's bag covered with empty naptha bottles

Dark scorches cover the bag, showing years of magical use. Throughout the bag are faint icy-blue threads, wrapping across the bottles almost randomly. The web flows along the bag, meeting on the center of the top flap to form the sigil of water, in hopes of warding off any mishaps that might happen to the pack of an explosive nature.

-This was made from an older traveler's pack.

a black singed-leather satchel embroidered with two ominous dragon eyes upon the flap

Thinking about the singed-leather satchel, you wonder if you might be able to: OPEN, CLOSE, SHAKE, CLENCH, POKE, PAT, RUB, GLANCE, and PULL it.

The satchel has several small pouches designed for easy retrieval of naphtha bottles and rune stones. Elegant platinum threading gives the impression of waves flowing up along one side, while crimson threading leaves a trail of flames along the other. They meet on the flap, forming one icy blue dragon's eye, and one fiery red eye, both seeming to gaze at you menacingly.

a jade-hilted scimitar etched with spiraling fireballs down the pommel

The fireballs leave trails of smoke behind, from the smoke you see the words "Aes Getha" emerging in shadowy black lettering.

a meticulously carved dragon statuette of ebony

The wood has been shaped to resemble two dragons in flight. One magnificent creature has a pale bluish tint, while the other sports a fiery red color. The two appear to be locked in mortal combat.

A shadowy-black red-eyed dog

Created in the first batch of customized familiars.

Misc

an enameled pewter clasp shaped like an enraged dragon engulfed by crimson flames

The dragon's dark crystal eyes glitter malevolently, sending a shiver down your spine. One paw is upraised, its talons extended as it claws wildly at the air. The other clutches a tiny ivory scroll. There appears to be something written on it.

An enameled pewter clasp reads: In remembrance of Shivane and Mircha's wedding, 7/353.

vivid orange firestained ring

Inset into this simple, polished firestained band is a faceted crystalline gem. The gem glows with a soft white hot light.

This ring alters ones eyes, and shifts between around a half dozen styles. Also has a verb that mimics more atmospheric items.

massive round shield embossed with a rising orichalcum phoenix

Seasoned leather is contoured along the inside of the shield for added padding, giving it a rich but comfortable air. A beautifully rendered phoenix, entirely wreathed in extravagant inlays of orichalcum flames, is raised from the metal background. Brilliant night-diamond eyes are faceted into the head, adding extra detail to the artistry that sprawls across the front of this shield.

-From The Hollows Eve Festival Auction in 399. Shivane acquired this through a third party more recently, and wasn't there in person.

Missing

Shivane's tendency for collecting and trading odd items led to some interesting purchases, though some have been lost over time. In particular before leaving for an extended break long ago, he left his most prized possessions with a trusted friend. Unfortunately he learnt a lesson in trust, as they were eventually sold. He is always looking for some of more customized parts of this collection, and asks to be contacted if any are located. While Shivane may have lost most of his collection, he is busy assembling a new one now that he is back in the populated areas of the realm.

a black suede jacket embroidered with a faint pattern of spiraling platinum fireballs

some black suede pants with arcane symbols stitched in elegant platinum threads

a dark grey wool shirt fastened by etched platinum buttons

a loose grey leather belt with a worn tin badge tied to it

a singed elm hunting longbow hand-tooled with stylized crimson flames

a claymore engraved along the edges with stylized flames that form the words "Blade of Fire"

a faded crimson ring with flimsy platinum spirals that grasp the smaller half of a ruptured cambrinth sphere

an elaborate crimson ring with firm platinum spirals that grasp the other half of a smooth cambrinth sphere

a ruby-enchanted dagger (not unique, just very old)