Biography Of Eli Rames

[GeraldMcNibbits 1]

((Please, do not take this information IC - this is a background of my new character. I appreciate any constructive criticism))

Past

Eli Rames was the first of three children, his younger siblings being Sophia, 4 years younger, and Marcus, 7 years younger. The Rames, living near Alras, were a wealthy and respectable family, with the father, Armus, being an educator of the history and lore of Aegis and the mother, Elizabeth, a heiress to successful merchants. Though affluent, the Rames were not pompous or boastful. They had a small farm cared for by the Rames themselves, causing the children's privilege of formal education to be equally matched with discipline of physical labor and knowledge of the land. In addition, Armus would take Eli out hunting, which familiarized him with archery.

When Eli was 10, his family was susceptible to tragedy. Sadly, Armus lost his life in the midst of an Undead raid on a town which he was visiting as a guest Professor. Eli took his father's death very hard, but being the eldest son, he maintained a strong attitude to comfort his mother and younger siblings. Several years later, when Eli was 15, his mother had fallen to illness and died two months later. Eli's Aunt and Uncle, John and Margaret Rames , took the children in as commanded by the State. John and Margaret were extremely bitter for having to take in their orphaned nephews and niece, however, they were very happy to have inherited the wealth from Eli's parents. Eli dealt miserably with the changes for he had not even met his Aunt and Uncle, nor were they kind or caring to the children. To respect his mother and father's memories, he persevered and took care of his younger siblings, knowing that his Aunt and Uncle would not.

Eli and his siblings continued their education, mostly because it kept them away from their Aunt and Uncle. Furthermore, his Aunt and Uncle wasted the inherited money away on themselves, causing Eli to resort to drastic measures to take care of his brother and sister. Stealing from food stalls and clothing markets became common behavior for Eli, not because he enjoyed it, but because of necessity. Eli prayed for the day he could take his brother and sister and leave the torment of his Aunt and Uncle.

At 18, Eli graduated with a very respectable formal education. Immediately, he took his brother and sister and moved to a very small farm on the outskirts of Alras, where his brother and sister could still go to school. Eli farmed the land and hunted, he sold the excess food at local markets and traded for other necessities, such as arrows, clothing, and building supplies.

As Eli turned 23 his sister, Sophia, graduated from school and moved on to become a musician. Marcus, Eli's younger brother, was still in school so Eli continued to tend the farm but also was building a reputable name as a merchant. He became increasingly interested in the mercantile and political arena. Though too young, and not known enough to be a voice in politics, Eli payed close attention to the politics surrounding the Undead raids, government corruption, and the every-day happenings of the local town governments.

The final battles of Aegis affected everyone and Eli was no exception. He, like most Alrasians, fled to Kal'Urguan. Marcus was severely injured during the chaos and it did not help that necessary medical attention was not given upon immediately arriving in Ka'lUrguan. Marcus, with an arrow lodged in his shoulder and a broken leg, had a deadly infection set in quickly causing his death just days before leaving for the ships. Eli had not escaped injury either; while fleeing Alras, fiery debris was blown into Eli's face, causing scarring, and blindness, of his right eye.

Present Day

Eli sits on the Alrasian ship, grieving the loss of his brother and, with no success of finding his sister, assuming her death. He makes himself busy helping others and organizing food supplies, so he doesn't lose his mind in worry. Like others, he feels lucky to have made it this far…to have survived the downfall of Aegis, even when those closest to him have not….but he realizes the arduous journey ahead of making it safely to the new lands. He realizes others have it worse than he, so, like all other times in his life, Eli perseveres and attempts optimism for the future…..

[Zeddicus Fyren 133]

((this is deeeeeeeeeeepp))

*notices the lone man and approaches him*

"Aye, lost someone you cared for? I think everyone did lad, just remembe', there is still a chance for you to start one"

[steelersfan1221 300]

Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly.