Meldun Jarlaka (Character Sheet, aka Just The Facts)

[Meldun Jarlaka]

Character: Meldun Jarlaka
Species: Human
Sex: Male
Birthdate: 5th Peonu 699
Sunsign: Aralius-Ulandus Cusp
Birthplace: Marby, Orbaal
Culture: Viking
Social Class: Freeman (unguilded)
Occupation: Cleric of Sarajin

Parent: Raised by natural parents, who are both alive and living together
Parent’s Occupation: Cleric of Sarajin
Sibling Rank: Eldest of 5
Estrangement: Unpopular
Clanhead: Uncle - Bjan Jarlaka

Height: 67” (5’ 6”)
Frame: Medium
Weight: 149 pounds (size 6)
Complexion: Fair
Hair Color: Blond
Eye Color: Violet

Psyche: Mild Claustrophobia

Physical Attributes			Personal Attributes
Strength	16		Intelligence	18
Stamina	14		Aura	12
Dexterity	15		Will	16
Agility	12		Morality	15
Eyesight	14
Hearing	13		Piety	80
Smell	12
Voice	16	Excellent
Comeliness	11	Average
Endurance	16/80

Morality
Principled: One reluctant to cause suffering. Although honorable and dutiful, this character is capable of vanity, greed, and hatred, but will be troubled by guilt when this occurs.

PHYSICAL SKILLS
Skill	SB	OML
Climbing	16	64
Condition	16	80
Jumping	13	52
Stealth	14	42
Throwing	15	60
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Skill	SB	OML
Awareness	13	65
Intrigue	15	60
Mental Conflict	15	60
Oratory	15	60
Rhetoric	17	68
Singing	15	45
Language, Orbaalese	17	87
Script: Orbaalese	16	86
Language: Church: Ivinian	17	51
Script: Church: Runic	16	48
Language: Ivinian	17	77
Script: Ivinian	16	76
Language: Jarin	17	67
Script:Jarin	16	66
Language:Harnic	17	47
Script:Harnic	16	46
RELIGION SKILLS
Skill	SB	OML
Ritual	18	72
COMBAT SKILLS
Skill	SB	OML
Initiative	15	90
Unarmed	16	64
Axe	16	80
Dagger	15	60
Shield	16	80
Spear (staff)	17	68
LORE/CRAFT SKILLS
Skill	SB	OML
Drawing	14	28
Embalming	15	30
Folklore	17	51
Heraldry	15	30
Law	17	34
Physician	16	32
Runecraft	14	42
Seamanship	14	28

[Meldun Jarlaka]

Meldun, the final draft

[GM]

33: Military/Militia – Friend (64)
Orn Serewyn – grandson of Ragnar Serewyn

Orn Serewyn is one of Meldun’s closest friends growing up, was the troublemaker of the three boys. Orn was normally the one that came up with the ideas that ended up with boats let loose into the river, sheep set free from their fences, and shop owners wondering where they put their tools. As an adult, he still doesn’t take himself too seriously, which Meldun appreciates, as it keeps him from taking himself too seriously, as well.

76: Guildsman (journeyman) – Friend (68)
Hemdor Serewyn - Son of Weaponcrafter Kantha Serewyn

Hemdor, Orn, and Meldun were close friends growing up. Hemdor was the one that found Meldun trapped under the knarr by Raynolr Janorl. After that incident, Hemdor and Orn made it their business to ensure Raynolr never bothered Meldun again. To this date, Meldun still does not know what they did.

75: Guildsman (journeyman) – Enemy (07)
Raynolr Janorl – Son of Mercantyler Thifar

Every village has it’s bully, and Raynolr Janorl is Marby’s. Raynolr regularly tormented Meldon, who was always a bit smaller than everyone else, either shoving, tripping, or just going out of his way to harass the young boy. Meldon did everything in his power to avoid Raynolr, until the day Raynolr and his friends trapped Meldon under an overtuned knarr that was brought on shore for repairs, where he was stuck until the next day when Hemdor found him. Meldon still hasn’t fully recovered from the incident, and Raynolr still harbors resentment to Meldon for what Hemdor and Orn did.

92: Other (GM Option) – Close Friend (81) (best friend)
Erka Serewyn – Harbormaster

Meldun always looked up to Erka Serewyn. Even as a young boy, she was someone he kept his eyes on. Although, at that age, it was because of her size and bulk that he and his friends would make fun of her, but as he grew older, he grew more fond of her. It was her dedication to her life and her job that really helped Meldun follow his own path to become one of Sarajin’s priests. Upon completion of his studies, Erka was one of the first people he visited to celebrate.

13: First Cousin, Aunt or Uncle – Acquaintance (31)
Thanik Jarlaka – Son to Bjan Jarlaka

While Thanik is only an older cousin to Meldun, he always treated Meldun as a younger brother, regularly taking him under his wing. But as Thanik’s father grew older, Thanik grew more distant, involving himself in clan politics more than social fun with his little cousin. Meldun still cherishes the memories of spending time with his cousin, and misses him fondly.

Being the first born son of a Priest of Sarajin, Meldun had a lot of expectations put upon him before he even drew his first breath. Imagine the let down his father felt when his first born entered the world smaller and more frail than most, and who’s odd colored eyes haunted most who looked upon them. So much so, the local physician thought the young life wouldn’t survive to feel the first warm summer day, lucky to even reach the dawn of the following day. The next morning, expecting their son to lie lifeless in his blankets, Meldun proved the physician wrong. Slowly, slower than most his own age, Meldun continued to grow, his heart and mind never caring what size his body was. By the time he reached the age to begin his training, Meldun was a full six inches shorter than his clanmates of the same age, and his parents were quickly showing more favor to his younger brothers and sister, who were each outgrowing him in their own turns.

Walking alone along the river one afternoon, Raynolr, the thran bully along with his co-horts, spotted the small boy, chased him down, beat him up, and trapped him under an overturned knarr. Meldun was stuck under the knarr for almost a full 24 hours until his friends found him. While under the knarr, Meldun prayed constantly to Sarajin, swearing his life to his God, if only he could live. True to his word, Meldun poured himself into his studies.

By the time he was finished with his studies, Meldun’s growth spiritually and mentally was finally being matched with his physical body. While still smaller than most, he was able to oft hold his own in sparing with all but the most dedicated of fighters in the clan. Sadly, this growth did nothing to win favor of his family, deeming him less than a stellar son.

Longing for the respect of his father and clan, Meldun quickly volunteered for any and all missions that he thought would show his courage. Often traveling the great distances to other thrans. Several times he proved himself with delivering messages and news from his clan to others in and around Orbaal. His travels became so great that a shield-maiden was assigned to him for the longer journey’s.

On one such journey in the summer of 719, Meldun, along with his shield-maiden escort, Bryndis, heard the distinct sounds of combat in the distance. Following the noise, Meldun and his companion Bryndis saw a hulk of a man being attacked by many gargun. While he was holding his own, the numbers were not in his favor, and several cuts could be seen even across the distance. With an opportunity for battle, the two charged in, slaying several of the foul beasts.

Doing their best to heal the young man, they patched up his wounds. Pulling a red apple from his pack, Meldun instructed the man to eat it all, including seeds and stem. By the next morning, most of the wounds were completely healed, and even the worst of his cuts were well on their way to mending. Grateful for saving his life, Bjorn swore his life to protecting Meldun along his journey.

Not long after, Meldun, Bryndis, and Bjorn were sent to deliver a gift to clan Baalson in Chybisa. Once there, they learned of preparations for war in Menglana. Seeing opportunity for themselves, the three agreed to join one of the ships heading to the mainland.

[GM]

Arms and armor:
Cloth Leggings
Quilt Tunic
Plate half-helm
Kurbal vambraces
Leather Knee boots
Dagger
Round shield
Spear
Axe


Carried Personal Items:
Necklace bearing a symbol of Sarajin
Ring, Ivory, 6dr (96d total)
Flask
Coin purse (18d)
Shoulder bag
• Tinderbox (flint & steel)
• Eating knife & spoon
• Bowl/plate
• Tankard
• Fishing line & 4 hooks


Traveled With:
Silver Broach, 14dr, Engraved plant/flower designs of unknown origins (840d + engrave value) - (Family heirloom passed on through several generations, always to the firstborn son)
Ring, glass, 6dr, 3 gems (Agate [12c], Carnelian [11c], Agate [14c]) (76d total)
Locked Chest
• Warm Blanket
• Oiled canvas tarp
• Length of rope
• Rations
• Two sets of clothes (one average quality for when staying in thran’s, one above average for appearances)
• Lantern & oil
• Parchment/scroll
• Ink & quill
• Wax & seal

[GM]

Level 1
Prayer to Elkyri
Time: 25-RSI seconds
Ritual: Chant, song, prayer
Range: Self
Duration: one Skill use
A prayer to one specific Elkyri, identified in advance by the invoker, for assistance to perform a task. The task should be one in which the Elkyri has some interest.
MS: Elkyri hears and grants a +20 bonus to a related skill
CS: Elkyri hears and grants a +50 bonus to a related skill
CF: Elkyri is bothered, upset, or annoyed by the call. Request denied and retribution may (50% chance) be involved.

Level 2
Baptism
Time: 15 –RSI minutes
Ritual: Prayer/Holy Water
Range: Touch
Duration: The Ceremony
Initiates a new convert, who must be willing, to the faith. The ceremony involves a laying on of hands and dabbing with Holy Water, or other consecrated substance.
MS: Cleric receives 2d6pp, the subject 5d6pp
CS: Doubles the Piety for both cleric and convert
CF: Convert receives 5d6 Piety, taken from the Cleric, who will be struck blind and mute for 3d6 hours if there is a shortfall

Blessing
Time: 25-RSI seconds
Ritual: Prayer
Range: Touch/Sermon
Duration: One Blessing
A ritual to bestow piety on the subject. The piety is transferred from the cleric to the subject. The cleric determines in advance how much Piety will be bestowed. With CS, bestowed piety is deducted at half-cost from the cleric.
A Cleric may “broadcast” an equal amount of Piety to a larger audience. Blessing may (optionally) be used to neutralize the effect of a HEX psionic talent or a Curse invocation.


Commune
Time: 15-RSI minutes
Ritual: Prayer/Meditation
Range: Self
Duration: Trance for 5 Minutes
An attempt to establish a close spiritual relationship with the deity. The cleric hopes to earn the diety’s favor, reflected by receiving bonus Piety.
MS: 2d6 Piety
CS: 4d6 Piety
CF: The deity is annoyed by this intrusion and punishes the invoker with -4d6 Piety (or worse)

Liturgy
Time: 15-RSI seconds
Ritual: Prayer
Range: Touch
Duration: One use
An invocation to allow adherents of the same deity to voluntarily transfer piety to the invoker. The intent is to give the cleric more piety for any desired use. All donors of piety must touch the invoker.
CS: Receive up to 20pp from each donor
MS: Receive up to 10pp from each donor

Marriage
Time: Variable
Ritual: Prayer/Chant
Range: Touch
Duration: The Ceremony
A marriage ceremony which typically lasts for 10-60 minutes. Both the groom and bride must be of the same religion, or one spouse must be baptized in the other’s faith before marriage. The ceremony blesses and awards 3d6 piety to each spouse, from the deity with success, or from the cleric with failure.

Passage of the Soul
Time: 15-RSI min
Ritual: Prayer
Range: N/A
Duration: N/A
A funeral ceremony to aid a soul to make a quick and uneventful death journey. The intent is for the cleric and/or any attendees to give the departed sufficient piety to ensure Divine Grace.
The cleric provides 3d6 piety and each attendee provides 1d6 piety to the departed. Individuals may give additional piety by special prayer, etc.

Usnarl’s Hug
Time: 15-RSI seconds
Ritual: Silent Prayer
Range: Self/Touch
Duration: 20 (ms); 60 (CS) minutes
Increases subject’s Strength for Duration. Any skills employing STR have a bonus of +5 or +10 if STR is used twice in the skill base.


Level 3
Suerlji’s Defense
Time: 25-RSI seconds
Ritual: Silent Prayer
Range: Self/Touch
Duration: 5(ms); 15(cs) hours
Subject can fight without rest for Duration. During this time all Defense skills (Block, Counterstrike, Dodge) are at +10. Subject acquires 5d6 Shock Roll when Duration expires.




Level 4
Eynwif’s Apple
Time: 35-RSI seconds
Ritual: Prayer/Red Apple
Range: Touch
Duration: Indefinite
Inspired by the Elkyri who guards Meflygur, the Tree of Life that grows in Talagaad, this invocation blesses any red apple with healing properties. If a patient eats one apple, including it’s core and stem, all normal healing and infection rolls are +20(ms) and +50(cs) until all current injuries and diseases are healed. Green apples do not work, nor will any other fruit.

Idjar’s Mantle
Time: 25-RSI seconds
Ritual: Prayer & Mantle
Range: Touch
Duration: 10(ms); 30(cs) days
Blesses a mantle, blanket, or similar item, to keep it’s wearer immune to any cold temperature for Duration. The mantle will also, if wrapped around any frostbitten limb, thaw it painlessly and without injury in 1d6 hours.

Talagaad’s Honor
Time: 25-RSI seconds
Ritual: Prayer/Gestures
Range: RML Feet
Duration: 10(ms), 30 (cs) rounds
An invocation to produce battle frenzy in a cleric’s allies. Each friendly warrior within Range whose Will is less than the cleric’s automatically goes Berserk for Duration. Those who have Will that is equal or higher than the cleric’s have the option to go Berserk. With CF, the effect extends to all warriors in Range, including enemy warriors. For Berserk effects, see Combat 18

[GM]

Meldun has found a close friend in Bjarri Orbaason the Sarajinian priest in Ygesdram. He has left his travelling companions in the hope of learning more of his god and his customs and so he now travels east with the host of Daas warriors to lift the siege of Abderheim...

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