Welcome back, one and all, to the ever-growing world of Enverdolmal!
I hope that you have all been doing well, yeah?
Life can definitely be rather difficult to navigate, you know?
So many things stress us daily.
Bills.
Relationships.
Work.
So, so many things tend to pile up onto our shoulders, and it can all be quite overbearing, you know?
Well, I suppose it's a good thing that I am here for you all, yeah?
LOL.
At least you all can have some interesting short stories to get you over while chaos takes over in this world of ours.
Read some One Last Knight!
Yes, there is war, violence, and loss here as well, but the monsters that inhabit my stories and cause chaos tend to be actual MONSTERS here, and not real humans, at least for the most part.
I like it that way.
Humanity is so...
So many things.
Violent being one of them.
I dislike it greatly, and I believe that the world would be a much better place if the violence, death, and destruction stayed in the media in the form of stories, songs, shows, and movies.
All of this real-world crap is horrible.
I love all of you.
You have been loyal and kind, and I can't thank you all enough for coming back to read these tales week after week.
You all fuel my readership, and you keep me going.
I am forever grateful, and that will never change.
I won't keep you all for much longer.
I just wanted to show you all some love and let you know that you are all very important to me and the continuation of these tales.
I hope that these Character Dives find you well, and are enough to hold you over until the next thrilling Chapter Part drops soon!
See you all back here soon enough, yeah?
Enjoy!
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Character: Traggs Hammersmith.
Species: Dwarf.
Class: Brawler/Merchant.
Nation: Under World Union, Crayosia.
Age: 124 HLS.
Weapon: Duel-headed Battle Axe and kite shield.
Origin: Exiled from his clan and people for refusing to follow immoral orders during war times, Traggs opted to travel the world as a hearty and stubborn merchant.
His wares, those of a lost and lonely Dwarf or... whatever his axe and shield would earn him in trade of service for goods, or even -at times- by loan.
His axe was for those of good morals and faith who would need it, or any of the same folk who were willing to pay.
His honor and word were all he had, and those he did not take lightly.
While on the run from a group of Bounty Hunters, Traggs passed through the wreckage of Leafaria, spotting two young lads who appeared to be in a spot of trouble.
His life and path would change on that fateful day when he would offer the two a ride to the next town over.
While en route to a settlement called Seather, the group was attacked several times by a seemingly random band of vengeful Pixies who fashioned themselves to be "Guardians of the forest", leaving Traggs in dire straits and very near death as their poisons were particularly effective against anyone with Dwarven blood coursing through their veins.
Traggs was rescued by Hikari Zellrune, whom the legendary Herbalist Ivy Lumaleza had sent, and taken by air into the looming city.
His last known whereabouts were noted there, among the peoples of Seather.
Abilities:
- Master-level Axe and Shield combatant.
- Mercantile nature.
- High resistance to low-level magics.
- Doesn't need much nourishment to survive.
Stats:
Strength: 7.5/10.
Stamina: 5.5/10.
Agility: 4/10.
Dexterity: 6.5/10.
Intellect: 6/10.
Aether: 4/10.
Resilience: 8/10.
Resistance: High Magic: 6.5/10.
Low Magic: 8.5/10.
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Character: Hikari Zellrune.
Species: ?????
Class: Myrmidon.
Nation: ?????, Northern Crayosia.
Age: 12 years old.
Weapon: Broad sword.
Origin: Hikari was raised by her aunt, Luemalissa, after her parents' tragic death at the hands of Yatsimoto's roaming army. She took to the sword at a young age and used the training and associated challenges to drown out the pain and loneliness she battled.
Hikari vowed to avenge her parents' death, and has been training for that eventuality for nearly as long as she could hold a weapon.
Her skill is unmatched thus far, and this fact has left her with an air of arrogance that tends to land her in trouble more often than not, but nothing she can't handle.
After a chance encounter with Bastion, after being sent to retrieve a gravely wounded dwarf, her life's course would take a very sudden change for both the better and worse.
Little did she know that a highly trained, extraordinarily dangerous assassin known as a "Shinobi" was hot on the young boy's trail and closing quickly, one whose abilities may well be beyond the rather notable skill set the girl possessed.
Abilities:
- Expert-level Sword combatant.
- High-level hand-to-hand combatant.
- Proficient at archery.
- Master-level manipulation of the Ice element.
- Mid-level Herbology.
Stats:
Strength: 5.5/10.
Stamina: 7/10.
Agility: 7/10.
Dexterity: 6.5/10.
Intellect: 6.5/10.
Aether: 5.5/10.
Resilience: 6/10.
Resistance: High Magic: 4.5/10.
Low Magic: 6.5/10.
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Character: Athena Selene.
Species: Tranzanthian.
Class: Huntress.
Nation: Tranzanth, Crayosia.
Age: 23.
Weapon: Dual-Axes.
Origin: (Met after the sudden time skip.)
Athena was the Princess of Tranzanth, a small and humble kingdom located in the far southern reaches of Crayosia. Her mother, the standing Queen, had led a martial coup against the King, leading to his ousting and later his death.
With her father gone, Athena was quickly targeted, and only the sudden arrival of the Shicato army, which invaded, would ironically save her life.
Athena found herself in hiding and exiled until a random group of heroes showed up, led by a strange young man with a gleaming spear and a monkey-like tail, and his best friend, whose skin was oddly blue.
With the help of the two boys, Athena was able to take back her Kingdom in her father's name and dethrone her mother.
Her last known location was in and about what was formerly known as Shicato Keep, her family's renamed and partially ruined fortress.
Abilities:
- Expert-level Axe combatant.
- High-level hand-to-hand combatant.
- Proficient at archery.
- Able to teleport as long as she can see her destination. Teleportation has a relatively slow drain on her Aether supply.
Stats:
Strength: 4.5/10.
Stamina: 6/10.
Agility: 5.5/10.
Dexterity: 5/10.
Intellect: 4.5/10.
Aether: 6.5/10.
Resilience: 4/10.
Resistance: High Magic: 7.5/10.
Low Magic: 5.5/10.
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Character: Kerina
Species: Pixie.
Class: Forest Guardian.
Nation: Eastern Crayosia.
Age: 98 HLS.
Weapon: Dual Blades.
-Fae whip.
Origin: Born amongst the Leaf Pixies as Fae royalty, Kerina was set on a path of pomp and privilege before the Dwarves invaded and destroyed her people's homes and village all in the breath of a single night.
As a toddler, she watched as her people were slaughtered in what seemed like a one-sided battle with the cruel, emotionless Dwarven soldiers. Her parents had hidden her away within the trunk of an enchanted tree, and all else had burned around her as that tree's magic had kept her both safe and concealed.
From that point on, she would vow not only to protect the forest from all invaders but to avenge her family against the Dwarven clans that had taken everything from her.
Abilities:
- Pixie-poisoned weapons.
- Flight.
- Expert hand-to-hand combat.
- Expert-level scouting.
- Expert-level dual-blade specialist.
Stats:
Strength: 5/10.
Stamina: 7/10.
Agility: 7/10.
Dexterity: 7/10.
Intellect: 4/10.
Aether: 5.5/10.
Resilience: 6/10.
Resistance: High Magic: 4/10.
Low Magic: 5.5/10.
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Welcome back to the gates of Enverdolmal!
I hope that these new Dives sit well with you all, and are enough to hold you off until the next Chapter Part drops for you all.
I love and appreciate you all for joining me!
Do any of you have a favorite character?
Maybe even more than one?
Let me know, and you could become the inspiration behind not only a short story, but a customized character of your own!
Wouldn't that be cool!?
I will see you all back here just as soon as we all can make it, yeah?
Stay safe out there, and be kind to those around you.
Stay safe.
Stay healthy.
Stay vigilant.
-Bluu.