Work In Progress Zaathru Lore

[Ishani Dinn]

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To codify Marcus' more artsy side and establish lore for future RP.
• Image Credit:
• Canon: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Links: "Rokanan's World"

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Media Name: Visitation From Eshara
• Format: Painting
• Distribution: Unique
• Length: Minuscule; it's only a painting.
• Description: Visitation From Eshara is an oil painting by Marcus Dinn. It depicts Eshara, the Shaalite goddess of desire, obsession, and madness.

SOCIAL INFORMATION

• Author: Marcus Dinn
• Publisher: N/A
• Reception: The painting, along with several others, were exhibited as part of a collection. It received a warm reception from the galactic community, but isn't particularly well-known outside of art circles.

FORMAT INFORMATION
Oil on canvas, 900 ABY.

CONTENT INFORMATION
The painting's central subject is Eshara, here depicted as a winged woman seated in a tree. Her posture is relaxed, black feathered wings curling around her, and she is looking off to the side as if lost in thought. The tree has some green vegetation growing on the bark, but its branches are barren of leaves. Stars and a waning crescent moon can be seen in the sky behind her; it is unclear if it is dawn or dusk.

Eshara's clothing is lavish, with multicolored silks, shimmering gossamer, and various pieces of glittering jewelry. Shaalite horns sprout from her head, wreathed by a crown of leaves and red flowers. Long, thick black hair hangs loosely about her shoulders. She is beautiful, with pink cheeks, a rosebud mouth, and beguiling dark eyes. Her right sleeve has fallen down, baring some skin, just enough to be enticing. Her feet are bare.

The painting was made at a time when the painter had fallen under Eshara's spell. She is thus depicted as desirable and enchanting. Not long after the painting was completed, her true nature was revealed. Yet this moment remains frozen in time, a reminder of how lovely, enthralling and innocent desire can seem at first.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

 

[Ishani Dinn]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To preserve a failed PC as an NPC/codify a recurring character.
• Image Credit: Julian Devorak in The Arcana
• Role: Ganner Threepwood is the younger brother of Rhiannon Dinn.
• Permissions: [Please link any Marketplace purchase or similar approvals to use other Writers' content as part of this submission.]
• Links: [ Provide links to any relevant threads, characters, companies, locations, etc here. Canon or otherwise. Especially obscure references, or events important to the submission.]

PHYSICAL INFORMATION

• Age: Adult
• Force Sensitivity: Untrained Force Sensitive, Apprentice/Padawan, Knight, Master. ]
• Species: Near-Human?
• Appearance: Tall and lanky, Ganner is a pale, attractive young man with sharply angular features. His right eye is covered by an eyepatch at all times, and his gray left eye seems perpetually heavy-lidded from lack of sleep. He has a penchant for dressing in all black, with a fashion sense that favors the theatrical.
• Voice: Steve Valentine as Alistair

SOCIAL INFORMATION

• Name: Ganner Threepwood
• Loyalties: [ Faction affiliation? Is he an NPC companion for a certain character? Is she part of a specific military unit? Only themselves? Link any relevant characters, faction pages, or groups. ]
• Wealth: [ How wealthy are they? Where does that wealth come from? Are they stakeholders in existing corporations? If so, link to them. ]
• Notable Possessions: [ Describe or link any notable possessions they might own. Please link any relevant factory submissions or uncommon canon links. ]
• Skills: [ What skills does this NPC have? Are they a pilot, a farmer, a mechanic? Do they paint or knit in their free time? For Force users if they have any special abilities that are rare list them here. Be reasonable. ]
• Languages: Fluent in Basic; understands Huttese and binary droidspeak.
• Personality: [ Describe the NPC's personality. Acerbic? Friendly? Ditzy? Annoyingly calm and superior? What about mannerisms or habits? ]

COMBAT INFORMATION

• Weapon of Choice: [ Military blaster rifle? Toy lightsaber? Bioweapons? Wits? Charm? The Force? Please provide links to any relevant factory submissions or uncommon canon links. ]
• Combat Function: [ Combat is difficult to avoid -- after all, this is Chaos. Should your NPC wind up in combat, what would they be good at? How would they work alongside you, or would they be a liability? Remember: An NPC is weaker than a PC of an equivalent level, and will not match them in power, skills, or abilities. ]
• Force Abilities (Force Users Only): [If your NPC is a Force User, please list their Force abilities, especially unusual or rare ones.]

Strengths:

• Charming To the Last: Charismatic and likeable, Ganner can talk his way into (or out of) just about anything.
• Nezamiyeh Native: Born and raised under the influence of a potent Force Nexus, Ganner grew to be very tall and is generally very healthy, rarely getting sick and having no chronic health issues. He even seems to be mildly immune to poison and will probably live a long time... provided he doesn't get himself killed in a fight or accident.
• Unlimited Power!: Well, not exactly, but Ganner is exceptionally sensitive to the Force, if you know what I mean. His only training in its use comes from his time as a Chaldean Mystic - and he left the Academy before he could finish his training.

Weaknesses:

• Wanted Man: Given the things Ganner has done and the types of people he fraternizes with, there's always a bounty on his head somewhere or someone out there who wants him dead. He has no choice but to live his life on the run.
• Ne'er-Do-Well: With a rap sheet longer than his expected lifespan and his occupation literally listed as criminal, needless to say Ganner is not a particularly moral or responsible individual.
• Force Sensitive, But...: Ganner is a Chaldean, which means that in addition to being tall and exceptionally healthy, he's also very Force Sensitive. It also means that he finds most Force Users highly cringe, despite the apparent advantages they have over everyone else.
• Spirits Beware: Due to his upbringing, Ganner has an automatic fear and distrust of anything originating in the Netherworld, be they ghosts, Shadows, or demons.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

• Ganner Threepwood was born on the planet Chaldea.
• His biological family were killed during the vicious civil war which wracked Chaldea, leaving him an orphan at a young age.
• He was adopted by the Threepwood family.
• Idk I'll fill this out later.

 

[Ishani Dinn]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To codify the religion of Zaathru.
• Image Credit: Art by Valae Heavenshield
• Canon: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Links: Pantheon of Zaathru

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Religion Name: Zaathrism | Pantheon of Zaathru | "the Shaalite faith"
• Religion Type: Polytheist
• Influence: Planetary
• Influence Area: Zaathru
• Symbol: See Above
• Description: An ancient polytheistic faith practiced by the natives of Zaathru.

SOCIAL INFORMATION

• Founder: Unknown; originated among the Shaal.
• Membership: [ How does one become a part of this religion? Are they born into it? Are there ceremonies that one must go through? Is simply believing enough? Explain any processes that must be adhered to, if applicable. ]
• Sacred: [ What is inviolate and sacrosanct to members of this religion? More than simple belief, what is sacred? A location? A particular animal? A specific text? Nothing below the gods themselves? Include any applicable links. ]
• Dogma: [ Describe the principles and tenets kept by this group in relation to rules/laws within it, religious beliefs, teachings and philosophies created by its leaders and kept by the people within it. This can include various aspects of a faith/religion. ]
• Reputation: [ How well known outside of its own practitioners is this religion? How are followers of this religion viewed by others (people or governments) around the galaxy? If the religion isn't widespread enough, you can simply write N/A. ]

MEMBERS
[ Mention any notable PCs or NPCs that are part of this religion and their role/title/position within it - alternatively link to a blog post with this information if you would like to keep an active player roster. You may also request a sub mod to add/remove members. Link any relevant characters or NPC submissions. ]

HISTORICAL INFORMATION
[ Include a description of the religion's history here. Describe who created it, when, how and why it was created, any historical events and memories tied to the people who follow this religion, major events, etc. ]

 

[Ishani Dinn]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To codify an NPC for future RP.
• Image Credit: Pan's Labyrinth
• Role: High Priest of Arboria.
• Permissions: [Please link any Marketplace purchase or similar approvals to use other Writers’ content as part of this submission.]
• Links: [ Provide links to any relevant threads, characters, companies, locations, etc here. Canon or otherwise. Especially obscure references, or events important to the submission.]

PHYSICAL INFORMATION

• Age: [ Please keep it sensible. ]
• Force Sensitivity: [ Choose from: Force Dead, Non-Force User, Untrained Force Sensitive, Apprentice/Padawan, Knight, Master. ]
• Species: Shaal
• Appearance: [ Describe the NPC. Height and build? Any distinguishing marks? Do they show their age? What do they usually wear? ]

SOCIAL INFORMATION

• Name: High Priest Pushan
• Loyalties: Rhiannon Dinn
• Wealth: [ How wealthy are they? Where does that wealth come from? Are they stakeholders in existing corporations? If so, link to them. ]
• Notable Possessions: [ Describe or link any notable possessions they might own. Please link any relevant factory submissions or uncommon canon links. ]
• Skills: [ What skills does this NPC have? Are they a pilot, a farmer, a mechanic? Do they paint or knit in their free time? For Force users if they have any special abilities that are rare list them here. Be reasonable. ]
• Languages: [ What languages do they know? For example, it's very common to know Basic and Huttese, and many droids know binary droidspeak. Please provide links for any unusual languages. ]
• Personality: [ Describe the NPC’s personality. Acerbic? Friendly? Ditzy? Annoyingly calm and superior? What about mannerisms or habits? ]

COMBAT INFORMATION

• Weapon of Choice: [ Military blaster rifle? Toy lightsaber? Bioweapons? Wits? Charm? The Force? Please provide links to any relevant factory submissions or uncommon canon links. ]
• Combat Function: [ Combat is difficult to avoid -- after all, this is Chaos. Should your NPC wind up in combat, what would they be good at? How would they work alongside you, or would they be a liability? Remember: An NPC is weaker than a PC of an equivalent level, and will not match them in power, skills, or abilities. ]
• Force Abilities (Force Users Only): [If your NPC is a Force User, please list their Force abilities, especially unusual or rare ones.]

Strengths:

• [ Provide, in list format, some strengths of this submission. 2 recommended. ]

Weaknesses:

• [ Provide, in list format, some weaknesses of this submission. 2 recommended. ]

HISTORICAL INFORMATION
[ Include a description of the NPC's history here. ]

 

[Ishani Dinn]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: [ State why you are making this submission and what purpose it will fulfill in RP. ]
• Image Credit:
  • Terraform Studios
  • Pete Amachree
  • hamaterasu25
• Canon: N/A
• Permissions: [Please link any Marketplace purchase or similar approvals to use other Writers' content as part of this submission.]
• Links: [ Provide links to any relevant threads, characters, companies, locations, etc here. Canon or otherwise. Especially obscure references, or events important to the submission.]

SETTING INFORMATION

• City Name: Arboria
• Classification: "Metropolis"
• Location: Zaathru
• Affiliation: Rhiannon Dinn
• Population: Moderate, Heavy, Crowded. Optional: include a population number if you wish. ]
• Demographics: [ Describe the population assortment found in this city. Is it primarily human inhabitants with only a small percentage of aliens? Or perhaps the other way around? Is this a city open to all kinds of races or is there a strong theme of racism and xenophobia? Any uncommon species or custom species should be linked. Specific race percentages are welcome but not required. ]
• Wealth: [ Poor, Low, Medium, High, Wealthy? Describe, briefly, why. ]
• Stability: [ Low, Medium, High? Are there major issues causing unrest? Is this a city of chaos or one of peaceful law abiding citizens? Is it dangerous for travelers to visit or are you safe as an outsider? Describe the general feel and theme of any overarching government or rulers/leaders in this city. ]
• Freedom & Oppression: [ Describe the atmosphere of freedom in this city. Are the people fairly free or is oppression of society and commerce heavy? Does it have a dictatorial ruler? Is fear of the ruling body prevalent? Relaxed and open? Is anything unusual illegal or permitted? ]
• Description: [ Provide a description of this city at a glance. More in-depth descriptions can be added in points of interest. ]

POINTS OF INTEREST
Sky Temple -

SECURITY
[ Provide a Security Rating (choose from: None, Low, Medium, High, Maximum) and any specific security assets in list format. What defenses does this location have, including internal and perimeter defenses? Please note that the rating is relative to the type of location this is. Normal civilian locations have a different scope in security, compared to military locations. As such a primarily civilian location with a Maximum security rating is not on the same level as a military base with a Maximum rating. Consider the 'Stability' and 'Freedom and Oppression' fields when working on this section, and make sure these reflect each other in your final submission. Please link rare or uncommon tech/equipment to the SW wiki article or Factory-approved submission. Common canon items do not need to be linked. ]

HISTORICAL INFORMATION
[ Include a description on the city's history here. Detail how it came to be created and why. Talk about the people involved in this city's history and expansion; and what role it played and still plays. For historical cities, if you so desire, you can include events from the Chaos Canon timeline or board history where appropriate. ]

 

[Ishani Dinn]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To codify a species for future RP.
• Image Credit: Davesrightmind
• Canon: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Links: N/A

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Name: Agarics
• Origins: Mycotan Marshes, Zaathru
• Other Locations: None
• Classification: Fungi
• Average Growth Cycle: Theoretically immortal; specimens can live for thousands of years.
• Viability: Being a fungi, the Agarics require dead and decaying matter to feast upon in order to survive. They prefer areas of high humidity and moisture, and generally keep to their Marshes rather than venturing out into other areas due to its ideal climate.
• Description: A giant mushroom wandering the Mycotan Marshes, feasting on death. It moves like a slug, and has four arms which it uses to pick up objects and attack enemies. These limbs are well-armored and tough. The body is typically covered in smaller mushrooms belonging to other, less mobile species, which are symbiotically feeding off of any stray dead matter the Agarics do not consume.

PHYSICAL INFORMATION

• Average Height: [ In metric. ]
• Average Length: [ In metric. If not applicable put N/A. ]
• Color: Grayish blue and dark orange.
• Nutritional Value: [ What is the nutritional value of the plant, if any? ]
• Toxicity: [ Ingested, contact, other (explain). Is this plant toxic, if so how seriously? In small or large quantities? To most species or just some? ]
• Other Effects: [ Ingested, contact, other (explain). Does this plant have medicinal qualities? Side effects of use? ]
• Distinctions: [ Describe the unique traits that define what this plant is. Be sure to include any attributes that might not be observed from a simple picture, as well as variations between different regional groups or seasonal blooms if any. ]

Strengths:

• Feast Upon the Dead: Agarics are technically fungi, and thus feed off of dead matter. Wherever there is dead or rotting tissue, the Agarics will thrive.
• Mobile: Agarics are capable of mobility. While slow, they can traverse distances of up to thirty miles per day.
• Defensive: When threatened, Agarics won't go down without a fight. They can release spores which put their enemies to sleep or blind them. After they are incapacitated, they will move in to kill and consume them.

Weaknesses:

• Semi-Sentient: Agarics do not possess sapience or any signs of an awareness beyond their most base instincts. They have no interest in other beings (except when they are dead).

HISTORICAL INFORMATION
[ Include a description of the species history here. When was it discovered, originally cultivated, created in a lab, etc. ]

 

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[Ishani Dinn]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To codify an NPC for future RP.
• Image Credit: Joe Corroney
• Role: Enforcer of Ishani Dinn.
• Permissions: [Please link any Marketplace purchase or similar approvals to use other Writers’ content as part of this submission.]
• Links: [ Provide links to any relevant threads, characters, companies, locations, etc here. Canon or otherwise. Especially obscure references, or events important to the submission.]

PHYSICAL INFORMATION

• Age: [ Please keep it sensible. ]
• Force Sensitivity: [ Choose from: Force Dead, Non-Force User, Untrained Force Sensitive, Apprentice/Padawan, Knight, Master. ]
• Species: S'kytri
• Appearance: [ Describe the NPC. Height and build? Any distinguishing marks? Do they show their age? What do they usually wear? ]

SOCIAL INFORMATION

• Name: Thulsa
• Loyalties: Rhiannon Dinn
• Wealth: [ How wealthy are they? Where does that wealth come from? Are they stakeholders in existing corporations? If so, link to them. ]
• Notable Possessions: [ Describe or link any notable possessions they might own. Please link any relevant factory submissions or uncommon canon links. ]
• Skills: [ What skills does this NPC have? Are they a pilot, a farmer, a mechanic? Do they paint or knit in their free time? For Force users if they have any special abilities that are rare list them here. Be reasonable. ]
• Languages: [ What languages do they know? For example, it's very common to know Basic and Huttese, and many droids know binary droidspeak. Please provide links for any unusual languages. ]
• Personality: [ Describe the NPC’s personality. Acerbic? Friendly? Ditzy? Annoyingly calm and superior? What about mannerisms or habits? ]

COMBAT INFORMATION

• Weapon of Choice: [ Military blaster rifle? Toy lightsaber? Bioweapons? Wits? Charm? The Force? Please provide links to any relevant factory submissions or uncommon canon links. ]
• Combat Function: [ Combat is difficult to avoid -- after all, this is Chaos. Should your NPC wind up in combat, what would they be good at? How would they work alongside you, or would they be a liability? Remember: An NPC is weaker than a PC of an equivalent level, and will not match them in power, skills, or abilities. ]
• Force Abilities (Force Users Only): [If your NPC is a Force User, please list their Force abilities, especially unusual or rare ones.]

Strengths:

• [ Provide, in list format, some strengths of this submission. 2 recommended. ]

Weaknesses:

• [ Provide, in list format, some weaknesses of this submission. 2 recommended. ]

HISTORICAL INFORMATION
[ Include a description of the NPC's history here. ]

 

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[Ishani Dinn]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To codify Marcus' more artsy side and establish lore for future RP.
• Image Credit: Vanessa Lemen
• Canon: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Links: "Rokanan's World"

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Media Name: Portrait of My Mother From Memory
• Format: Painting
• Distribution: Unique
• Length: Minuscule; it's only a painting.
• Description: Portrait of My Mother From Memory is an oil painting by Marcus Dinn. It depicts his mother (who was serving a life sentence in Azrael Asylum) in swirling, vibrant colors.

SOCIAL INFORMATION

• Author: Marcus Dinn
• Publisher: N/A
• Reception: The painting, along with several others, were exhibited as part of a collection. It received a warm reception from the galactic community, but isn't particularly well-known outside of art circles.

FORMAT INFORMATION
Oil on canvas, 900 ABY.

CONTENT INFORMATION
The portrait depicts Marcus' mother from the waist up. Much of her body is obscured by the swirling colors.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

"I think this is Eshara, the Goddess of Desire, Obsession, and Madness. She's a Shi'ido, and the widow of Kolinahr, the Trickster God, whom our father killed. Maybe she kidnapped Marcus as revenge. But that all happened ten years ago—you'd think she would've taken her revenge at an earlier date." - Eloise Dinn​

Marcus originally painted Visitation From Eshara as a personal piece. He'd had recurring visions of a woman with horns and wings, and as was his custom had sketched what he saw. Eventually, the woman in his dreams came to him and sat in the tree outside his window. He transferred his sketch to a canvas and painted her over the course of several nights.

Of course, the woman's intentions turned out to be less than kind. She was seeking revenge for the murder of her husband Kolinahr, whom Marcus' father had killed ten years earlier. She lured and kidnapped Marcus, bringing him to her fortress across the sea and intending to take him as her mate. Marcus was rescued by his sisters Eloise and Altrea, along with Eloise's master Amani Serys-Organa. After Eshara's death, Marcus opted to sell the painting.