Koshy1234

You’ve just arrived in a swampy, dim town. As you look around, your gaze is met with shacks and cabins. It smells of rotted wood and wet moss. You duck and step into a tattered tent, illuminated by a series of candles suspended in the air. At the back of the tent, an old hag raises her head, “What brings you to this dingy town? she begins, then pauses to study your face—”Ah, it’s you. I’ve been expecting you. Sit,” she gestures at a cushion, “Tell me your story.”

((How do you respond?))

"My earliest memories are of the Whispering Woods, where the leaves whispered secrets to those who dared to listen. In the heart of these enchanted woods, I learned the ways of the forest. The rustling leaves became my companions, and the moonlit nights painted my dreams with shades of wonder.Under the watchful guidance of the Moon Sage, Eolandra, I honed my affinity for the darkness that veils the night. She taught me the ancient arts of shadow magic, revealing the power that lay dormant within me. Together, we would stand beneath the open sky, letting the moon's radiance infuse our very beings with its mysteries. As the years passed, my abilities grew stronger. With Eolandra's teachings, I learned to bend shadows to my will, cloaking myself in an almost imperceptible veil that shrouded my movements. This skill became invaluable in my endeavors to protect the woodlands from those who sought to exploit its magic. On the night of the solstice, when the boundary between realms is at its thinnest, I partook in a ritual that connected me to the spirits of the forest. Amidst the ancient stones, bathed in moonlight and surrounded by the whispering trees, I communed with the spirits, pledging to be a guardian of the woodlands and its secrets. With my connection to the shadows and the spirits, I became an unseen defender of the forest. I patrolled the woods, repelling those who sought to desecrate its beauty. My footsteps were silent, my spells deadly, and my resolve unwavering. Those who witnessed my presence could barely comprehend the ethereal figure that seemed to emerge from the very night itself. In my journeys, I uncovered hidden histories of our people, learning of the delicate balance between light and darkness that defines us. I pieced together the fragmented lore that spoke of our connection to the cosmic forces, our role in maintaining equilibrium, and the ancient prophecies that hinted at both promise and peril. And so, my story continues to unfold, with each step taken beneath the moonlit canopy and each shadow cast upon my path. I am Ivin Moonshadow, a dark elf who wields the magic of shadows, embraces the spirits of the woodlands, and stands as a guardian of the balance that sustains our world. The tapestry of my life, woven with threads of moonlight and shadow, intertwines with the very fabric of the land I call home."