((Share your character’s backstory! Please ensure it’s at least six sentences, written in third person, and references to the server lore, including a current realm in our map.))
Born within the forests of Viridian Enclave, Lotus Fernriver, grew up as the youngest of many siblings in a large Mali'ame. While their older siblings spent time with elders and spiritual guides, they often were overlooked within the crowded household. Much of their youth was spent helping with harvesting, gathering supplies, and tending to daily duties within enclave. Though they deeply valued the traditions of the enclave and the teachings of the Aspects, walking the same woodland paths everyday began to feel rather confining. They would spend the hours listening to traders and travelers as they spoke about distant realms across Almaris, growing more and more fascinated by the idea of cultures and lands beyond the forests.
Their parents viewed this curiosity with concern and disappointment, believing their child should remain devoted to the people and responsibilities of the enclave like the rest of the family. However, their eldest sister quietly understood their want for exploration that they carried and encouraged them not to fear the wider world. Before departing, she reminded them that exploration did not mean abandoning their people, but rather learning enough about the world to one day return wiser than before. Carrying those words closely, Lotus eventually left the Viridian Enclave behind, setting out into the realm of Almaris in search of experience, purpose, and a place where they no longer felt unseen.
The traveller has just arrived in a small town. As they look around, their gaze is met with run down houses and shops. They duck into one of the shacks, illuminated by a series of candles suspended in the air. At the back of the small room, an old hag raises her head, “What brings you to this dingy town?" She begins, then pauses to study their face—”Ah, it’s you. I’ve been expecting you. Sit,” she gestures at a chair, “Where do you come from? What do you hope to make of yourself?”
((How does your character respond? Please ensure your response is at least six sentences long, and uses at least two actions.))
Lotus looked around the dimly lit room, feeling slightly out of place while quietly marvelling at all the different races gathered within the small town. The floating candles cast strange shadows across the shack’s walls, making the old hag’s sudden voice catch them completely off guard. Startled, they awkwardly reached for the chair, fingers fumbling against the wooden frame before slowly lowering themself into the seat.
“Hi, um… sorry, have we met?” they asked, tilting their head slightly as they searched the woman’s face for any hint of familiarity, though none could be found. Lotus nervously brushed a strand of hair behind their ear before letting out a small laugh. “Actually, never mind, that probably sounded strange. Bad memory. I should just introduce myself first.”
“My name’s Lotus. I come from the Viridian Enclave, out in the forests. It was my home for most of my life.” They offered a small smile and carefully reached a hand across the table in greeting. “I guess I’m travelling now to explore a bit, figure out who I want to become, maybe find something meaningful out here in Almaris. I’m not entirely sure what that is yet, but staying in one place forever never really felt right for me.”
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