Ga'Elian Faravanilas
Ga'Elian "Ettin-slayer" Faravanilas
About My Character
Ga'Elian has lived his whole life in a nomadic Sylvanori tribe called the Faravanilas, roaming the Periantha wilderness. He has no siblings, and enjoys solitude. Despite the fact that his tribal elders habitually focused most religious observances on Ni'essa, thanking her whenever the hunters returned successful from their expeditions, At birth, he was named Ga'Elian (meaning Gift of Eli, the name by which Daeus is called among Sildanyar) because he was born on Midsummer's Day (aka the Summer Solstice) in the year 901.
Embarking the night of the first full moon after his 100th birthday on his ritual Dreamwalk, he penetrated deep into the wilderness to be alone with the Sky-Singer, and gain her blessing on his adult life. When he returned from this month-long spiritual journey, he discovered that four of the tribe's children had been killed by a swarm of phase spiders. He and his whole tribe mourned their loss for a year, as children among the Sildanyar are not nearly so prolific in this age as they had been in days of yore. The tribe had dealt with various threats many times before, but it was this devastating loss that gave Ga'Elian his first "favored enemy" (magical beast). His first favored terrain is forest, just like those he knew in his childhood (http://bit.ly/29rnFo6). In such places, he feels most at home. His second favored terrain is underground, selected in furtherance of his focus on opposing fiends.
It is now some 17 years later, and in that interval Ga'Elian has struck out on his own, seeking to broaden his knowledge of the world and the affairs of its inhabitants. He had found wars, desolation, and corruption among the settlements and communities of the self-styled "civilized nations", and feels a mixture of sadness, pity, and anger as a result, but also a divine mandate from the Celestial Huntress to fight these evil forces. He is also encouraged to hope for the ultimate triumph of tranquility, beauty, and health just as Eluna brightens the dark of night with her gentle beams, and inspires her faithful with dreams of a better future.
Ga'Elian's animal companion is a griffon named Erithamiel, meaning Ironclaws (from his essence bonding).
While Ga'Elian uses a few different weapons, his primary weapon is his bow. It is named Nelmárëa, (meaning Holy Piercer), and is a +1 Holy composite longbow built for a +2 strength bonus on damage rolls.
With its recent infestation of dæmons, Ga'Elian came to the City to lend his assistance, taking the evil outsiders as his second favored enemy.
"Ettin-Slayer"
While there, he participated in a Guild mission to assist a farmer, and in the encounter startled everyone including himself by killing an ettin with a single volley of two arrows, after it had sustained a bit of damage from having a the corpse of a wolf-sized hare thrown at it by Kailin.
The ettin never got an attack before it fell. Kailin decapitated the corpse, presenting the heads to Ga'Elian as trophies, but Ga'Elian declined, keeping only the brute's teeth for a necklace. Yelrona, who was in the party, subsequently commissioned the following song to mark the occasion.
<OOC> This deed, together with his effectiveness in bringing down 3 hill giants in the Runish-Dranei war together with some companions) may result in his choosing Humanoid (giant) for his third favored enemy when he achieves 10th level.
The Ballad of Ga'Elian Now a farmer needs assistance, So approaching from the distance Three elves and a child of giants near the farm. Sunblade Sorscha, sword of morn, Mighty Kailin, giant-born, Quick Yelrona and Ga'Elian the wild. Though the day is bright and clear They see no sign as they draw near Of any threat that has this farmer's crops defiled, And yet the crops are disappearing As the four of them are nearing. Soon enough they see what means to do them harm. Bunnies aren't just cute like everybody supposes, They got them hoppy legs and twitchy little noses, And what's with all the carrots? What do they need such good eyesight for anyway? Bunnies! Bunnies, they're giant bunnies! The buck-toothed beasts soon face defeat, And, having saved the farmer's wheat, Our heroes pause to heal and offer thankful prayer, But they soon have cause to learn A giant hare's owner, in turn, May be itself a giant: in this case an ettin. For this fight they're unprepared, And perhaps a little scared, Holding firm but still they're nervously a-sweatin' When a pair of arrows' flight Ends the unexpected fight, And the wild elf earns the title Ettin-Slayer! Bunnies! Bunnies! Bunnies, they're giant bunnies! Or maybe ettins?
Organization Apprentice
Pendaril Faravanilas
Sylvanori Expert 3
NG medium Humanoid (elf)
Init +0, Low-light Vision, Perception +2
AC: 10, touch 10, flat-footed 10
16 hp (HD 3d8+3)
Saves: Fort +2, Refl +1, Will +3 {+2 vs enchantment spells & effects, +2 vs spells that appear on the Druid and Ranger spell lists (stacks with +2 vs enchantment spells & effects)}
Immune to magic sleep effects and magical aging
Weaknesses: unfamiliar with how things work in civilized societies
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
Melee: Halberd 1d20+2 (1d10 piercing or slashing; or brace/trip)
Ranged: Composite Shortbow 1d20+2 (mighty/0, 1d6 piercing)
Spell-like Abilities: (1/day): Mending CL 3, Purify Food & Drink CL 3
Ability Scores: Str 10, Dex 11, Con 12, Int 11, Wis 10, Cha 11
Base Atk +2/CMB +2/CMD 12
Feats: Armor Proficiency/Light, Run, Self-sufficient, Simple Weapon Proficiency, Wild Elf Weapon Proficiencies
Skills: Handle Animal +6 (3), Heal +7 (2), Knowledge/Arcana +4 (1), Knowledge/History +4 (1), Knowledge/Nature +4 (1), Knowledge/Religion +4 (1), Perform/Percussion +5 (2), Perform/Sing +5 (2), Ride +6 (3), Survival +7 (2)
Languages: Tradespeak, Sildanyari
SQ: Fae Insight: Wild Elves gain a +2 racial bonus on Sense Motive checks.
Keen Senses: Elves receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks
Description: Pendaril is a young Sylvanori male, 5 feet tall and 95 lbs. with blue eyes and nearly black hair. He's wearing a green linen tunic and trousers with a leather belt, jerkin, pair of bracers, and pair of boots. He carries a halberd, a composite shortbow, a dagger, and a shoulder bag. In inclement or cold weather, he also wears a cape of feathers.
Roleplay Hooks
- He is deeply concerned about the diminishing birth rate among the Sildanyar (at least among the Dawn Elves and Wild Elves), and wants to see their former vitality return.
- He loves fighting fiends, and tracking them, especially in the forest.
- He is gullible about civilization and generally a trusting soul.
- He is usually eager to interact with the fey.
- Optimized for archery
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