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conversations.value: **Brief Synopsis:** A Dras named Sutoryus gathers a band to travel to the ancestral lands of Elyn Rizi where the “Il’ghanri Senteri” reside. The campaign takes place starting in Chronicles of Elyria Year 692 of the 4th Age. 
  
  **Backstory:** About six hundred years ago, a Drasean traveler named Elyn Rizi discovered a towering oak tree in the grasslands. She had traveled far North-East of her homelands in the swamps, beckoned by some unknown force that seemed to pull at her very soul. When she discovered the great tree, it is said she had a vision of how it came to Elyria, a story so wonderful and inspiring, it drove her to tell it. She began to spread the tale of the Bloodoak, and people flocked to her side to hear the stories. 
  
  From Elyn Rizi’s inspiration, others wishing to spread the stories came. The Oakenroot were born: a mystical faction seeking to tell of the magnificent Bloodoak. Military minded individuals formed the Thornbrud, clans who under this banner allied themselves with the Oakenheart. The Brud vowed to protect the Oakenroot as they studied the ways of spirit, culture, pacifism, and lore-keeping.
  
  Overtime, the Oakenroot claimed a great deal of the territory near the Bloodoak, and established a great library in the North-West of the kingdom’s territory. Here, all the knowledge of the tribes, religions, politics, lore, and culture were collected, along with many renditions of the Bloodoak story. Elyn Rizi’s bloodline became known as the Sharizi, and they were almost always in the position of “Oakheart,” leader of the Oakenroot.
  
  Unfortunately, this oasis of knowledge, culture, and peace would not last. In the late late 650s, the First Warden (King) of Bloodoak formed an alliance with the nearby kingdom of Xeilias by agreeing to marry the Oakheart heir, Imreys, to the foreign king’s daughter, Dierdrin.  Marrying for any reason other than love was completely against Sharizi culture, but First Warden Ektsil pushed, stating it was for the good of the kingdom.
  
  It was not. Almost 10 years after the forced wedding, a Xeilias-Bloodoak heir was finally born: Sutoryus. 
  
  On the babe’s first birthday, a grand festival was held. Xeilias, however, did not arrive for the festivities, but rather for bloodshed. As they attacked, the first wave was a decisive blow against the Sharizi bloodline, wiping out their nearby town of Vali before sweeping in to destroy the Oakenroot Library: the Athenaeum. 
  
  As the fires began and the first killing blow landed upon Imreys's father, Imreys panicked. Gathering his things - the divining deck passed down through his family for generations, his journal, and a favored book of stories, Imreys grabbed his son, and attempted to flee. Confronted by Xelian warriors, he was certain he would die, until a familiar face appeared. Ta’Ah’Lah, the lover he'd been forced not to wed, saved him but was lost in the conflict. Dierdren, too, was killed. 
  
  Although the Thornbrud came to the rescue as soon as word reached them, it was too late. They were able to drive back or kill the remaining Xeilians, but only few associated with the Oakenroot and the Sharizi survived. 
  
  His homelands on fire, his future destroyed, Imreys did what he thought he must. He fled to the woodland savannah to the south with his son and his bound sereadae (a Sharizi ‘servant’ akin to a lifelong submissive). Together with sereadae Azesax, Imreys spent the last of his years in hiding, teaching Sutoryus the ways of the Sharizi in the hopes that one day, their old traditions might come alive once again. 
  
  Although Bloodoak is currently in the midst of an ongoing war against Xeilias, word has it that Sutoryus has come out of hiding. After his father’s death, he steps forward seeking those wishing to return to Elyn Rizi’s original heartlands. He is not entirely sure where it is, but he has some ancient records and maps. Not only that, but he possesses a will to reclaim his heritage, as well as an intense drive to reinstate a seat from which the old Sharizi culture can be reborn. Supposedly, these home lands are where the "Senteri" are from, legendary spirits of the acorns that fell from the Bloodoak according to Elyn.
  
  For some reason, your character has decided to seek out Sutoryus and travel with him to found “Sha’harizi” - the seat of ritual. What will that reason be? 
  
  - Did he hire you for a particular task? 
  - Are you drawn to the Sharizi culture, having heard of it from your parents? 
  - Do you want to live among the spirits of the Senteri?
  - Were you, perhaps, one of the few from the original town of Vali where the Sharizi lived that survived? 
  - How will you convince Sutoryus to agree to have you be one of the founding members of a new culture? 
  - What do you bring to this land of old?
  
  This story will take place over the course of about a year, starting in 692 and ending in 693. It will chronicle the tale of how this unlikely band travels through the woodland savanah and into the swamps of Andalus to reclaim Elyn Rizi’s ancestral homelands. There will be dangers along the way, plenty of room for character growth, and chances to spin stories, develop culture, and bring Sha’harizi lore alive!
  
  **Characters Ideas:** 
  - A cartographer or guide to read the maps (one character allowed)
  - Someone fascinated with the Sharizi culture, mysticism, or the stories of the “Seven Sentinels” (as many as wanted)
  - One of the remaining Dras who may have lived in Vali (as many as wanted)
  - Trades people wanting to help establish the town (carpenter/architect, blacksmith, etc)
  
  These are just a few ideas. You can come up with your own reason for why you would be coming with us.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: From all over the lands of Elyria, people have come with their own stories to join up with Sutorys as he prepares to travel south-west toward his ancestral lands. Deep in the center of the woodland savanna, it is a perfect day for travel as each of the companions arrives. 
conversations.prefix: The Gathering Grounds:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Skilled in reading and creating maps, you are familiar with how to interpret the signs along the journey.
conversations.prefix: The Cartographer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your are bold and daring, reading to face down any challenge no matter how fearsome it may be.
conversations.prefix: Bold:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You don't tend to say what's on your mind, which often means you go completely unnoticed. 
conversations.prefix: Quiet:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: For some reason, you're running away from the life you had before.
conversations.prefix: Running Away:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are overseeing the lumber wagon. 
conversations.prefix: Supply Wagon (Lumber):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have personally decided to oversee one of the supply wagons cohorts (3-4 wagons) on this journey to ensure nothing goes wrong with it. Contains all sorts of lumber, nails, tools, and other supplies - about three wagons make enough to erect a home or other building upon arriving at the destination.
conversations.prefix: Supply Wagons Cohort [Building Supplies]:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have personally decided to oversee an otter barge, currently being pulled with padding by two otter bears. 
conversations.prefix: Otter Barge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have personally decided to oversee one of the supply wagons cohorts on this journey to ensure nothing goes wrong with it. This wagon contains preserved foods, fresh water, some hunting gear, cooking supplies, and baskets/wraps for the food. 
conversations.prefix: Supply Wagons [Food Supplies]:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hope you know how to use these supplies! Tinctures, bandages, scissors, etc are provided in this supply kit.
conversations.prefix: Emergency Medical Supplies:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: By selecting this asset, you are set to lead the journey in that you will be able to best interpret the directions on the map. 
conversations.prefix: The Map:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What books are inside (this is where you can get pretty creative - figure it is about 2-5 books, depending on size)?  Within are some of the last tomes of the Oakenroot library preserved either by the late Azesax or from your persoal collection found on your travels. The bag is water sealed leather, making it resistant to rain. Full submersion is not a good idea, however. 
conversations.prefix: A "Book" Bag:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What books are inside? Some of the last tomes of the Oakenroot library preserved by the late Azesax remain within this bag. 
conversations.prefix: A "Book" Bag:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This kit has enough spare wheels, axles, nails, and other supplies to fix a few wagons. It is being carried on an ursaphant. 
conversations.prefix: Wagon Repair Supplies & Ursaphant Mount:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are showing up to the traveling party. What supplies are you bringing? What people? Are you missing anything? What are you sad to leave behind? 
conversations.prefix: Gathering the Party:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A pure bread horse for riding. Not so great in marshes or swamps, but okay in most other terrains. 
conversations.prefix: Horse:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: An otter bear mount - a little bit slower than the horses, but good in swampy, watery terrains. 
conversations.prefix: Otter Bear Mount:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A personal tent and sleeping roll. A spare blanket. Canteen. Flint and steel. A small cast iron pan or pot. An eating utensil. 
conversations.prefix: Camping & Survival Supplies:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your trusty mule and cart that has seen you through many travels.
conversations.prefix: Mule & Cart:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A long expanse of woodland savanna. Mostly dry with a few roads here and there. 
conversations.prefix: The Woodland Savanna:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: During this first arch of the journey, all is relatively calm. In this scene, please begin to explore some of your characters initial thoughts about: 
  
  -Sutoryus's speech
  -What you want to bring to the "new land."
  -What your thoughts are on the other "PC" party members
  -Some friendly (or not friendly banter)
conversations.prefix: Inner Hopes & Fears:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A brudvir greataxe. Alien for the southern half of the continent, but masterfully wielded in Hazel's hands.
conversations.prefix: Hazel's Axe:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Toreshian style lacquered paper armor. Offers great protection and is suitably light.
conversations.prefix: Hazel's Armor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Waerdic hunting bow and arrows. 
conversations.prefix: Hunting Bow & Arrows:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A smith by trade, this character is accustomed to long hours of hard labor over the heat of the forge. Physical strength, endurance, patience, and not a small amount of artistry are necessary in this line of work. 
conversations.prefix: The Blacksmith:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A smith by trade, you are accustomed to long hours of hard labor over the heat of the forge. Physical strength, endurance, patience, and not a small amount of artistry are necessary in this line of work. 
conversations.prefix: The Blacksmith:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Steadfast and hard-working, you have the strength to endure great hardship... And so you have, many times before; you have scars and callouses to prove it. 
conversations.prefix: Stalwart:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Spending your time hammering metal objects with other metal objects will damage your hearing. Go figure.
  
  You struggle to hear sounds under a certain volume. No matter how attentive you are, you still have difficulty keeping up with conversations, especially if you can't see peoples' lips. People who are close to you will learn that they need to shout. 
conversations.prefix: Deaf:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Seeking spiritual guidance, you are making a pilgrimage the origin place of your patron deity: Valduir, the Stone Oak. 
conversations.prefix: Pilgrimage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A former employee of the Athenaeum that survived the library's destruction by a stroke of luck. Educated in the ways of Sharizi culture.
conversations.prefix: The Scholar:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The destruction of Vali struck deeply into the hearts of those that escaped. However, hard times can also reveal creativity and resilience. Anything needed to survive.
conversations.prefix: Survivor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Vanitas, hubris, an overestimation of one's abilities and worth. This character is less likely to ask for help or advice and will go to great lengths to avoid ridicule.
conversations.prefix: Proud:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The fall of the homelands of the Sharizi was marked by the barbaric destruction of great stores of cultural wisdom. This character considers it their duty to protect what is left.
conversations.prefix: Preserving knowledge:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your purpose is to serve your Daethali. You can anticipate their wants and needs and you do what is pleasing to them.
conversations.prefix: sereadae:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are focused at the task at hand and always follow through with what is asked of you.
conversations.prefix: Disciplined:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can get caught up in the details which can cause you to not be efficient. 
conversations.prefix: Perfectionist:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your dreams are your Daethali's dreams. You do what your Daethali asks you and needs you to do.
conversations.prefix: Daethali:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A bodyguard by trade, hired to assist the journey through the Savannah. Protecting the lives of others with her own is more natural than breathing.
conversations.prefix: The Protector:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hardy and unyielding to challenge. An iron will not easily distorted without the heat of combat to soften it.
conversations.prefix: Adamant:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Excess resolve and confidence can easily turn into stubbornness. Lacking the communication skills to relay anything besides her wants and needs.
conversations.prefix: Bosslady:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Having left home, she makes a living doing the only thing she knows. Where that might take her or if it's even the correct path isn't in question.
conversations.prefix: Wherever the wind blows:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A mystic seeking to promote the ways of spirit, culture, pacifism, and lore-keeping.  Trained in lore keeping, diplomacy, healing, and the arts.
conversations.prefix: Oakenroot:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You choose your path carefully so you can commit yourself fully to it.
conversations.prefix: Deliberate:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have had your trust broken before, and do not wish to leave yourself vulnerable in the future, which can result in isolation.
conversations.prefix: Slow to Trust:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You wish to regain something which has been lost or return to your former state of mind.
conversations.prefix: Restoration:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a desire to travel to foreign locales, experience new cultures, and explore the hidden places of the world.
conversations.prefix: Wanderlust:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Skilled in reading and creating maps, you are familiar with how to interpret the signs along the journey.
conversations.prefix: The Cartographer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are bold and daring, ready to face down any challenge no matter how fearsome it may be.
conversations.prefix: Bold:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You don’t tend to say what’s on your mind, which often means you go completely unnoticed.
conversations.prefix: Quiet:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Life as a farmer has given you a keen sense for the seasons. Additionally you can determine the suitability of an area for the growth of various crops.
conversations.prefix: Agriculturist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have spent a considerable amount of time in the wilderness, where you honed a variety of survival skills. You are adept at finding food and shelter, as well as tracking and moving stealthily through wooded areas. A hunter is capable of defending themselves from beasts and Mann alike, although you prefer to keep your distance from attackers.
conversations.prefix: The Hunter:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your keen senses and observational skills allow you to spot hidden details. You notice dangers and opportunities that others might miss.
conversations.prefix: Perceptive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a sucker for instant gratification. You tend to speak and act on your whims without thinking about the potential consequences for yourself and others.
conversations.prefix: Impulsive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The pursuit of knowledge and ancient tomes takes me all over. No distance is too far to go to unravel a great secret of this world.
conversations.prefix: Wandering Scholar:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Once I set a goal, I am determined to see it through.
conversations.prefix: Resolute:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: I am not very familiar with the customs of the other races of mann, which can lead to some awkward moments. As a result, I tend to only speak when spoken to.
conversations.prefix: Stranger (and his mule) in a Strange Land:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: I firmly believe that people should be held to their own accomplishments instead of those of their ancestors. As such, I have made my own name for myself.
conversations.prefix: Making a name for myself.:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: “A mann looking to do harm will rarely wait until their prey is most ready to receive them. Give them a reason to wait until you can provide them the same advice.” - A brudvir mentor.
conversations.prefix: Parental Imprint:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Having lived in a tightly-knit community for most of your life, you have difficulty trusting strangers.
  
  Well, not just strangers, honestly. Bless their souls, but you never could trust any of your clients to take proper care of their tools, and none of the village youth were steady enough to take on as apprentices.
  
  You'd prefer to work alone, rather than let some poor bloke who doesn't know better stick their nose in the forge.
  
  If you want to get something done, you've got to do it yourself.
conversations.prefix: Mistrustful:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: I have something for that! Really, it's in here somewhere.
conversations.prefix: Alchemical Supply: