Vecho0

Dretho Drasereth, Leader of Clan Drasereth signs the settlement charter. (IGN Vecho0)

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Dretho Drasereth would read the letter ”Who is this guy?” He’d conjure a small candle flame and burn the letter

The Maehr's ears would twitch. The purple skin glistening in the sun as the rally bell rang. He would then proceed to take his cigar out of his mouth to put it out on the bottom of his shoe before looking over to the Mali'ker beside him with a tired face. He'd nod He would then proceed to speak in his mothers tongue "Helun-Velulaeya tom uhv’lye honyr"

"The beginning of lineage" · · ────── ·𖥸· ────── · · "The oath of the sands" Hasset Ythe (In common) “Before the whispering sands, beneath the watching moon, I stand unbound by blood, yet bound by will. I renounce the name I bore in solitude, and lay it to rest among the sands. From this breath forward, I carry the name Drasereth, not as possession, but as duty. I swear loyalty not to crowns nor thrones, but to the realms I am pledged, and to the clan who walks beside me. I shall not betray oath, kin, nor ancestor, even when the desert takes its due. I will honor the dead as living guides, keep their ashes sacred, and heed the whispers of those who endured before me. Death is not an end, but a charge entrusted to the living. I shall master my craft with discipline and humility, serving where I am needed, seeking excellence over authority, and purpose over dominion. I swear to stand against corruption and darkspawn, to cleanse shadow with flame if called, and to give my strength, my blood, and my final breath if the sands demand it. By Luara’s pale gaze, by the watching ancestors, and by the eternal desert that remembers all, I am no longer who I was. I am Drasereth. I'll endure.” Hasset Ythe (In Vel'luah) ɠʊʊȶȶ ʂʊ’ʊʐ ɦᵲʊ ɦαʂʂɛȶչ ʂʊʅψȶ, ɱαɠɦ ʋɛʅʊʅαɛψαɛʅ ðαʂɛռ, ψȶʊ ȶʊɱ ɮɛ’ʊɦʋ’ψʂʂψռαᵲ, αչα ʋʊʅ ʊɦʋ’չ¤ᵲα. ψȶʊ չψռɛᛪ ψɛᵲӄʊ α’ɮɛ’ψȶʊ ȶʊʅ ȶɛ¤ʅ, չψ ӄʊʅψȶ ʂɛɮ ɱψ ӄʊռ¤ᵲ ɦᵲʊ ɦαʂʂɛȶչ. ռααɮ ʂɛɮ αɦʊᵲɮαʂ ʄʊᵲʋαᵲð, ψȶʊ ʋɛᵲɱ ψɛᵲӄʊ ðᵲαʂɛᵲɛȶɦ, ɮɛ’α ʊɦʋ’ӄɛȶʊ, αչα ʊɦʋ’ɦ¤ռɛ. ψȶʊ ʅʊɦɮʊʅ ʅα¤ȶ ɮɛ’α ʅαռψɛᛪչ αչα ʋɛɠɛᛪչ, αչα ᵲɛռȶʊ ռ¤ᵲαɛȶչ ψȶʊ ȶʊɱ ɮɛʅʊɱ’α, չψ ᵲɛռȶʊ ȶαʅʊɦռψ αӄ ʅʊӄαɛ ʅʊ ψȶʊ. ψȶʊ ɮɛʅӄ ʅ’ʂψɛ ɴʊᵲӄ ψȶɦɛ, ʂչψᵲ, αչα ʂչψᵲ’ɱʊ, ʋɛɛʅ ɦαʂʂɛȶ ɱψ ɴʊᵲӄ ʂɛɮ ɱɛɛռʊ. ψȶʊ ʅʊ ʅʊɦɮʊʅ ӄʊչչ α’ӄʊ ɦᵲʊ ɦʊռψᵲչ αӄʊɱɛ, ðαᵲɱ ʊӄɛʂչ αӄαȶɦ, չψ ɮᵲαψ ȶᵲɛʂʊչչ ʂչψᵲ’ɱʊչչ α’ɛռðʊᵲα ȶʊʅ. ӄʊ ȶʊɱ ʂψɛᛪ ʋψʊʅ, αչα ɦ¤ռɛ αɦɛᵲռψռ ʂɛɮ ʅψɛ αӄʊɱɛ. ψȶʊ ʅʊ ʋɛʅʊᵲʋ ʊɦʋ’ɱαɛ ʅʊ ᵲɛʋα չψ ʊɦӄɛɱʊɱ, αɦɛʊᵲ ʋαȶ ψȶʊ ɦʊɠɛռ, ʂʊʅʊα ʅʊαʅ ɱψʅ ɮɛ’α ʋɛᛪαʅȶ, չψ ʂψӄα ɱψʅ ɮɛ’α ʊðαӄ. ψȶʊ ʅʊɦ ψȶɦɛ ʊȶʊᵲ αչȶʊɮα ʋʊψðʊɱ չψ αʅψɛȶʋʊռչ, αӄɛαռȶȶʊ ռαᵲψ ʅʊ αψʅɛ ʂαʊ ӄɛɛ, չψ αɦɛᵲ ʊɦʋ’ӄɛᵲӄɦʊʅ, ʊɦʋ’ɛռᵲʊ, չψ ʊɦʋ’ʋψʅ αɦʊᵲɮαʂ ʂαʊ ɦαʂʂɛȶչ ʅαʋռα. ɮɛռ ʅʊαᵲαɛʅ ʂαɮψȶɦ ðαʂɛռ, ɮɛռ ʂչψᵲ’ɱʊչչ ðαʂɛռ, չψ ɮɛռ ɦαʂʂɛȶ ɱψᛪɛȶ α’ɠɦɛȶʊʅ ʊʅɠɛᛪ, ψȶʊ ȶʊɱ ʂψɛᛪ ψȶʊ α’ȶʊɱ. ψȶʊ ȶʊɱ ðᵲαʂɛᵲɛȶɦ. ψȶʊ ʅʊ αӄʊɱӄɦα. · · ────── ·𖥸· ────── · · "Bound spirit" Belom'a Osyen (In common) “I call upon the spirits who shape our path and watch our dead. Zarahl, Lesser Spirit of the dunes, test my footing and humble my pride, that I may endure the desert’s will. Luara, Spirit of the Moon, pale white wolf of the night, watch over my steps in darkness, and bear witness to the truth of my oath. Kor, Spirit of the Dead, receive those who fall with honor, and remind me that death is service, not silence Ghorza, Spirit of travel and turning fortune, guard my road wherever duty calls, and return me when my path is fulfilled. Skathach, Spirit of fire and flame, lend your strength when corruption must be burned away, and temper my wrath with purpose.. Betharuz, Spirit of cactus green, drink, and festivity, grant fellowship after hardship, that joy and memory endure beyond suffering. Jevex, Spirit of order, hard work, and self-sacrifice, bind my actions to discipline, and my strength to service before self. Aztran, Spirit of the sun, the stars, and the unseen aether, light my path by day and night, and set my fate alongside those who endure. By your witness and by the whispering ancestors, let this oath be heard, remembered, and weighed.” Belom'a Osyen ("In Vel'luah) ψȶ¤ ӄɛɛ ¤ʂψɛռչ αᛪ ʂɦαᵲ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ, չψ ðαʂɛռ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’α’ӄ¤չ. չαᵲαɦʅ, ¤ʂψɛռ-ψɛ ɦᵲʊ ɦαʂʂɛȶ, ռαðʊᵲ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ʋ¤ʅռȶ չψ ɛʅӄɛɱ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ɛᵲȶ¤ӄ, ʂαʊ ψȶ¤ ʅ¤ αӄʊɱӄɦα ɦᵲʊ ɦαʂʂɛȶ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’չ¤ᵲα. ʅʊαᵲα, ¤ʂψɛռ ʋɛʅʊʅαɛψα, չαɮψȶɦ ʊʅαᵲαɦ ɦᵲʊ ӄɛᵲα, ðαʂɛռ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ðʊɦɮ ɮ¤ ӄɛᵲα, չψ չʊʅψȶɦ չӄ¤ᵲα ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ψȶɦɛ. ӄ¤ᵲ, ¤ʂψɛռ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’α’ӄ¤, αɦɛᵲ չɛɮ αᛪ ʅ¤ӄαɛ ʅʊ ɱαɛɱʊʋ, չψ αռɛɛռ ψȶ¤ ðɦʊᵲչ ӄ¤ ȶ¤ɱ ɦ¤ռɛ, ʂψɛӄ ɛʅʂʊʅ. ɠɦ¤ᵲչα, ¤ʂψɛռ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ɦαɱʊʊռ չψ ɦαӄɛʊȶ ɱɛȶȶʊ, ʊȶʊᵲ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ðʊɦɮ ʋαȶ ɦ¤ռɛ ӄɛɛ, չψ ʂȶɛȶα ψȶ¤ ʂαʊ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ðʊɦɮ ȶ¤ɱ ᵲʊɮɛʅα. ʂӄαȶɦαӄɦ, ¤ʂψɛռ αψʅɛ չψ ψɠռɛᵲɛ, αɦɛᵲ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ӄɛᵲӄɦʊʅ ʂαʊ ʋ¤ψðʊɱ ʅ¤ αӄɛαռȶȶʊ, չψ ¤ɠʊɦᵲ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ӄɛɦɛʅ ʅ¤ չψӄα. ɮɛȶɦαᵲʊչ, ¤ʂψɛռ ӄɛɠᵲ¤ʅ, ¤¤ʂɦӄα, չψ ɮʊʊᵲʊʋα, αɦɛᵲ ʅαψɮʊᵲ ɱαɮαʂ ᵲɛʋαᵲʊ, ʂαʊ ɱ¤ɮ¤ չψ ɠɦɛȶʊʅ ʅ¤ αӄʊɱӄɦα ɱαɮαʂ ðᵲαʋψռ. ʝɛʋɛӄʂ, ¤ʂψɛռ ψᵲαӄʂ, ᵲɛʋα ɱɛʂɦα, չψ ɮɛʅ¤ɱ’α ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ʂɛʅɸ, ɮɛʅ¤ɱ’α ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ʂ¤ɱȶɛʅ ʅ¤ ðᵲ¤ӄʊᵲʊɱ, չψ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ӄɛᵲӄɦʊʅ ʅ¤ αɦɛʊᵲ ɠʊʊȶ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ʂɛʅɸ. αչȶᵲαռ, ¤ʂψɛռ ɛӄαᵲψռ, ʅααʋչ, չψ ɦ¤ӄɛȶ ʂψɛӄ չʊʅɛ, ψȶɦʊᵲ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’ðʊɦɮ ɦᵲʊ ɛչαռ չψ ӄɛᵲα, չψ ӄ¤ʅψȶ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’αɱʊʅ ʅ¤ ʂչψᵲչ αᛪ αӄʊɱӄɦα. ɮɛռ ɛʅʅɦʊɮ’չʊʅψȶɦ չψ ɮɛռ ʂչψᵲ’ɱ¤չչ ɦᵲʊ ȶᵲɛʂ¤չչ, ʅɛȶ չɛɮ ψȶɦɛ ȶ¤ɱ ᵲ¤¤αʅ, ɠɦɛȶʊʅ, չψ ¤ʅʊαᵲʊ. · · ────── ·𖥸· ────── · · Following the reciting of Hasset Ythe, If the Maehr reciting the oath had a previous last name, they would then take a piece of paper with their previous last name written on it using black squid ink, and then grab hold of a ʋ¤ʅᵲψ ᛪʊʅ(Volry Xul). Which translate to binding blade. A Volry Xul is a bone blade carved for ceremony and ritual practices. The Maehr would then make a superficial cut onto their open palm, and put a drop of blood onto the piece of the paper. The paper is then thrown into purple ritual fire, followed by Belom'a Osyen. After the oath is recited, the Maehr would then receive either a Ko-hon or religious bone trinkets from other Drasereth members, before partaking in the final part of the ceremony, Glouhk Nehnzh ritual(The darkening of fingers or hands using black squid ink).

Hello everyone I'm looking for players to play Dretho's adopted kids. If you're interested in roleplaying and learning more about dark elven culture then this would be the moment. Looking for around 2-3 kids. The children will be around 10 years of age, a dark elf, and will have a backstory about being adopted then we can discuss over discord. You can choose whether male or female. Dretho is a council member in Perduran, an officer and mage in the military, and an alchemist so you'll receive the nepotism that comes with the titles. There is are very few requirement on how to play your character or where their future will go. That is totally up to you. The only requirement is no Darkspawn path/similar corrupt path, and try to be active at least once a week. These characters do not have to be your main persona, although you're more then welcomed too. Our family is very close with the other families in Perduran, so they'll be plenty of RP opportunities with these personas! We also have clan specific culture that you can see in the post below! Culture post: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/262373-clan-drasereth/#comment-2144231 Please contact me if this interest's you, and we can discuss further Discord - Vecho

Dretho Drasereth would hold the flyer pertaining the news with a huge smile across his face. Excited for what development this new act will bring "I feel more pride in the Belethian federation each day" He'd say as he starts to lean back against his chair "The Drasereth look's forward to this."

OOC ((MC Name: Vecho0)) ((Discord: Vecho )) ((Timezone: CST)) IN-CHARACTER What is your name?: Dretho Drasereth Why seek membership to the Mages Guild? I wish to increase my studies of the arcane arts and be surrounded with similar individuals. What arts, if any, do you currently practice? Fire Evocation and Voidal Translocation What position do you desire to attain upon acceptance? Practicus When should you be contacted for an interview? As soon as possible, Contact me in anyway

"Our Ancestors do not sleep beneath the dunes; they walk beside us" · · ────── ·𖥸· ────── · · "the desert teaches patience; the ancestor teaches perseverance" Clan Drasereth is a lineage of desert warriors who trace their ancestry to Drasereth the Enduring, the dark elven leader who guided his kin through the harsh northern desert of Atlas. Where others fell, Drasereth learned to listen to the whispers of the dead beneath the sands, forging a faith built on endurance, loyalty, and communion with the ancestors. The clan’s devotion lies not in ruling, but in service, its members renowned as morticians, ritualists, and specialists in their craft. Built upon by ritual and tradition, the Drasereth honor both ancestors and spirits such as Zarahl, Lesser Spirit of the Shifting Dunes; Luara, Spirit of the Moon; and Ghorza, Spirit of Travel. Ceremonies of sand and flame mark life’s milestones, symbolizing faith and remembrance of the fallen. Fiercely loyal, the clan values mastery of craft and steadfast honor above all. Clan Drasereth holds death as a sacred continuation rather than an end, believing that the spirits of the departed linger within the desert’s endless sands. Their funerary rites, such as the Vraz’Logeth, are solemn ceremonies performed beneath Luara’s pale moonlight, and are always accustomed with Ko-hon’s(Death Guide). · · ────── ·𖥸· ────── · · "Every grain of sand carries a memory" From a young age, children of Clan Drasereth begin a structured education in the skills essential to survival and service within the clan. They are taught warrior disciplines, including swordsmanship, and defensive tactics, emphasizing precision, endurance, and loyalty. Simultaneously, they will learn navigation and survival in the desert, reading the winds, stars, and shifting sands to safely traverse the harsh northern dunes. Integral to their upbringing is also the instruction in funeral rites and ancestor veneration, learning to conduct sacred ceremonies, handle the ashes of the dead, and honor spirits through ritual offerings. Clan Drasereth members bear a distinct visage shaped by their dark-elven lineage and generations beneath the harsh desert sun. Their skin ranges from ashen gray to deep purple, often marked by faint, wind-etched lines that speak to a life spent among the sands. Their hair is almost universally white or silver, a trait said to be a blessing from Luara, the Spirit of the Moon, and a symbol of clarity amid desolation. The most defining feature of the Drasereth are their eyes which are deep crimson or dark red. Elders claim this hue reflects the eternal flame of their ancestors, burning within each descendant. Many Drasereth adorn themselves with simple desert garb dyed, often accented with bone charms, woven sashes, and ritual markings of ash or sand to honor their lineage and the spirits that guide them. Drasereth physically are more muscular then other elves, and is a great deal of pride for the Drasereth. Drasereth height spans aprox. 5'6 - 6'3. Drasereth members often choose to participate in Glouhk Nehnzh. The act of darkening your fingertips or hands to more closely connect themselves to the night father and mother moon. ( More info here) Clan Drasereth holds freedom as a virtue. The right to walk one’s path beneath the desert stars without chains. To the Drasereth, loyalty is earned through action and shared struggle, not birth. Thus, they welcome other Maehr who prove their endurance, discipline, and respect for their ancestors. To live as Drasereth is to serve the spirits, ancestors, and one another, bound not by blood, but by shared purpose and freedom. · · ────── ·𖥸· ────── · · "Even in death, the Drasereth Stand" Vraz’Logath The sacred funerary rite of Clan Drasereth, Vraz’Logath, binds the fallen to both desert and ancestor. The body is anointed with sacred oils and desert sand, then consigned to flame, a passage believed to release the soul while honoring the enduring bond with the ancestors. During the pyre, the clan intones the Litany of Whispers, guiding the spirit to join the eternal chorus of the dead. After the fire, the ashes are carefully collected: some will scattered across the dunes to mingle with the murmuring sands, while all ashes are preserved within sacred urns, ensuring that every member of the clan, past and present, remains a living part of future pyres and ancestral memory. In this way, each flame carries the strength, guidance, and remembrance of all who came before, a testament to the clan’s unbroken devotion. As part of the rite, each deceased is presented with a Ko-Hon, a carved companion meant to guide them through the afterlife. As Drasereth tradition, Ko-Hon generally take the form of desert creatures such as jackals, serpents, or a vulture. Ko-hon can also be ancestral figures meant to represent those before us. carved from dark sandstone or obsidian, and each bears a small, crimson red gem in its forehead, symbolizing the enduring gaze of the ancestors. These companions are buried with the ashes or placed near the pyre, serving as guides for the soul’s journey. Azxyn-Hon: The Azxyn-Hon is the coming-of-age ceremony of Clan Drasereth, celebrating the transition from youth to adulthood. This Ceremony takes place when a Drasereth Maehr turns 18. Held atop sacred desert dunes under the glow of the moon, the ritual blends reflection, martial skill, and communal celebration. Clan members gather around ancestral fires to sing, honor past generations, and share stories of courage, loyalty, and endurance. Maehr participate in symbolic sand rituals representing their life and lineage, as well as practice duels, demonstrating skill, discipline, and readiness to uphold the clan’s duties. Myhel Xeemarum: Myhel Xeemarum is the traditional marriage rite of Clan Drasereth, celebrating the union of two clan members in life, lineage, and service to the ancestors. Held under the moon atop dunes or at clan shrines, the ritual involves pouring colored desert sands into a shared vessel, lighting twin ceremonial flames, and exchanging symbolic gifts. The ceremony invokes the guidance of Zarahl, Lesser Spirit of the Shifting Dunes, and Luara, Spirit of the Moon, to bless the couple’s life together. The rite concludes with a communal feast, and music. · · ────── ·𖥸· ────── · · "We are vessels for their whispers; our deeds echo their will" The Drasereth follow the teachings of respect for their ancestors and the guidance of Luara. Alongside these principles, the clan practices a spiritualistic faith rooted in communion with the forces that shape their clan in the past. The spirits honored by the Drasereth are believed to embody aspects of the desert, celebration and the cycle of life and death. These spirits serve as guides, symbols, and patrons in the clan’s rituals, ceremonies, and daily life, shaping the cultural and spiritual identity of every Drasereth. Spirit: Zarahal - Lesser Spirt of the Shifting Dunes Luara - Spirit of the Moon Ghorza - Spirt of Travel Skathach - Spirt of Fire Kor - Spirt of Ancestors Betharuz - Spirt of Alcohol, Cactus Green, and Festivity Jevex - Spirt of Order, Hard Work, and Self Sacrifice Aztran - Spirit of the Sun, Stars, and Aether · · ────── ·𖥸· ────── · · "Our deeds echo through the sands, as our ancestors echo through us" Logath'vrax: Translating to Desert Superior. The Logath'Vrax has similar roles as a Clan elder although will provide leadership to the clan when necessary, and helps disputes regarding disagreements among elders. A new Logath'vrax is pre picked by the current leader before times of passing or when the leader steps down. The Logath'vrax that is picked will always be a current standing village elder. Clan Elder: The Clan Elders are the seasoned leaders and advisors of Clan Drasereth, chosen for their wisdom, experience, and devotion to the ancestors and spirits. Each elder oversees and has at least one indepth specialized knowledge to specific domain of the clan’s rituals, combat training, lore, or diplomacy. ensuring that traditions, ceremonies, and knowledge are preserved and passed to younger generations. The elders are highly respected, and they collectively guide the clan in decision making. In matters of dispute, the Logath’Vrax may arbitrate, but the Elders’ advice forms the foundation of the clan’s choices. Sha'thar: The Sha’thar is responsible for the care and recovery of the clan, skilled in both herbal remedies and desert survival medicine. They tend to wounds from combat, illness, and ritual trials, often combining practical treatment with spiritual rites to honor the ancestors and appease the spirits. Sha’thar are respected members of the clan, serving as both caregivers and advisors in health, endurance, and the proper treatment of the fallen. Ty'syl: A Ty’syl is a warrior who embodies the ideals of Clan Drasereth: loyalty, endurance, and respect for the ancestors. Trained from a young age in desert navigation, combat, and ceremonial duties, they serve as both protectors of the clan and exemplars of its values. Ty’syl participate in duels, and are always mindful that their actions reflect upon their lineage. Beyond martial skill, they are expected to uphold codes of honour, act with discipline, and maintain spiritual awareness, ensuring that every strike and every victory aligns with the guidance of the clan’s ancestors. If you are interested in joining the Clan or want to create a Drasereth, please DM me on discord at Vecho