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Shawn Laurent Kelfonne / Lumine Wynn Seraphina
(Short Version at the bottom for those averse to reading)
Long Version:
Now twenty-three years of age, Shawn was born in the town of Fairweather, in the far off continent of Rella. A peaceful village, it was the musical center of the kingdom, and as such, many minstrels came from Fairweather. Slightly bored with the quiet rural life, Shawn would dream of the tales of old, of heroes, demons, swords, and sorcery. At the impressionable age of 14, Shawn set out from home with his grandfather's blade, the Silverfang, along with a lute, a whistle, and an odd pendant, also passed on to him from his grandfather.
Searching for adventure, it wouldn't be long before he found it. While traveling along the roads, he came across a small band of adventurers, one of which included the poet Gabriel. Not used to traveling on his own, and somewhat overwhelmed by how difficult being a 14 year old on the road actually was, he was more than happy to find people who would accept him into their group. While camping one night, the poet borrowed Shawn's pendant, using it to carve symbols into a staff he carried. After some time, it was realized that the poet was either the demon Saim Hann in disguise, or was at least controlled by him. The group fought many battles against the demon, finally ending in a desert town, when Saim made his escape. The group there decided to split, each of the members heading their separate ways. A bit wiser and more experienced after this journey, Shawn's adventures were only beginning.
While visiting the port of Kerlynzia in Rella, Shawn came across the sight of a large ocean-going ship. These were a very rare sight, since it was generally believed that sailing too far from the continent was a deathwish. Intrigued by the ship, Shawn snuck aboard and went along for the ride. In the midst of the journey, he was found by the crew, and tossed overboard, with nothing but the clothes on his back, his pendant, and Silverfang. Luckily, at that time, the ship happened to be passing by a small archipelago. Shawn swam for a bit, but eventually tired, drifting onto the shores of Mainne Island as daylight broke.
His clothes were torn, soaked, and covered with sand in nearly every possible location. He got up, dusted himself off as best as he could, and started to explore this new land he had come across. It seemed he was in a minority here, as Humans and Elves seemed to be the majority of the general population, so he tread lightly, taking care not to draw too much attention to himself. After a short while of living off what he could find, and sleeping in trees, his curiousity got the better of him once again. Magic seemed to be in great supply on this new land, and this was in stark constrast to Rella, where only priestesses and town elders were users of the Goddess' Magic. Studying diligently, he managed to learn a few basic spells, and became a citizen in the ranks of Dustari.
As time passed, Shawn continued his studies, and was able to focus his powers better. No matter how powerful his magic became though, he reminded himself that he could not rely on it completely, since not everything in the world can be solved with the wave of a paw. Rising through the ranks of the magehood, Shawn was appointed as the Kingdom's Aegis Mage. Tasked with the protection of the lands, and the study of Magic. Things wouldn't stay comfortable forever though, as the spirit of adventure seemed to grip Shawn just as things settled down.
Working off a map he had found while searching through some old books in the castle, he set off in a ship at the age of 17. Not much is known of what happened during Shawn's absence, other than although he was gone only a month as time passed in the Archipelago, when he returned, he was five years older. This may be attributed to the existance of one, Lumine Seraphina.
As Shawn tells it, while he was abroad he came across the demon Saim Hann once again. Somewhat cross about having been defeated so many years ago, he dogged Shawn constantly, trying to get some small amount of revenge, though Shawn actually played little part in the original defeat of the demon. Shawn's magic was no match for the rage of a demon bent on revenge, so he turned to the spirits to help, petitioning the Goddess to help him protect himself, along with those he had gained as friends along the way. Things don't always work out as planned however, and as his request was answered, Shawn gained the power to protect others by becoming the host for one of the Goddess' spirits, Lumine Seraphina. Not much more had been heard about Shawn in the records of that time, as his name simply seemed to disappear from any records.
Slightly over a month since his disappearance from the archipelago, a figure in blue robes began appearing around members of the Dustarian kingdom that had a connection to Shawn. This strange figure would reveal herself as Lumine Wynn Seraphina, and say that she was a friend of Shawn, not revealing much else. The Archmage at the time, Satrek Horn, quickly realized that Lumine, was in fact Shawn himself. It appeared that the acceptance of Lumine into his body caused more changes than he was comfortable with, hence the secrecy. Satrek was able to develop a pendant that suppressed the powers of Lumine enough to keep Shawn's appearance normal, but still allow him to call on Lumine in times of need. With Lumine's help, Shawn spends his time back in his position as Aegis Mage, as well as following leads which may bring him to see the final defeat of Saim, and other demons bent on causing suffering. This is not to say the relationship is a peaceful one, as Shawn is at times seen arguing with some unseen person, though he tries hard to avoid such behavior in public.
Short Version:
Shawn left home at the age of 14, joined a group of adventurers, and was involved in the defeat of a demon.
Stowing away on a ship, he was tossed overboard, eventually arriving at the Archipelago.
He became interested in Magic, and rose through the Dustari magehood, becoming Aegis Mage.
He left on a ship at the age of 17, but when he returned, he was much older.
While off in far away lands, he accepted the spirit Lumine into his body in order to protect those who he cared for.
Lumine changed Shawn a bit more than he liked, and Satrek came up with a pendant to deal with it.
Shawn continues to live as the Aegis Mage, dealing with his skewed relationship with Lumine, who resides within him. |
03-10-2005, 01:32 AM
and a dark heart, hehe
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