Where The Beast Lies

The Kingdom of Kithage has been terrorized for decades or more.

On the outskirts of the kingdom, very close to their border with the Kingdom of Etraetis, is a massive forest known as the Kecaean Forest. Once, this forest held pathways and dirt roads, acting as a major trade route between the kingdoms. Although travelling for potentially weeks through the forest were unnerving to many, it was the quickest way to travel between kingdoms.

The route became desolate many years ago. People began going into the forest and getting sent back out, talking of being put to sleep, and some beast visiting them in their dreams, telling them to never return. At first, most ignored the warning, but the kingdoms soon found out that entering a second time was much worse than the first. It didn't just put you to sleep, no, no.

Entering a second time meant you disappeared completely.

No one knows if these people are dead or being held in some kind of prison somewhere. No one even knows what the strange beast is, those that left after their slumber talking of a green monster, and no scholars have been able to find records of specific creatures that fit the descriptions.

Is it a mutated beast? An evolved monster? Some kind of animal that has many variations? Or, perhaps, a new creature altogether?

Some whisper that the beast must have a mighty treasure within the forest, and that someone disturbed it, wherever it had lain before. It makes people desperate, tempted beyond sanity to find what hide within the forest, and finding themselves vanished due to it.

Desperate for answers, the kingdoms have pooled groups of their mightiest warriors together to send into the forest, searching for answers, hoping their might and combined power may be able to protect them from whatever strange enchantment the beast puts people under.

The Kingdom of Etraetis have sent a group of mighty hunters, ones they have trained and used to kill dangerous beasts in the past, and the Kingdom of Kithage has sent a group of their most elite warriors.

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Lore

Mythical/Fantasy Species
A long time ago, when humans were first truly coming "into power", they saw many mythical creatures as threats to their power, and chose to eliminate them. Rebellions sparked up due to it, and they managed to save many of the more humanoid species, but many of the ones that weren't similar to humans were hunted to near extinction before the hunt was called off.

Since then, alliances have been formed, and the surviving populations were able to put up their own kingdoms and mingled alongside humans. The prejudice died out on mass a very long time ago, but some may still hold their views about ancient history, especially as some species never quite bounced back.

The Mission
The mission is to get from side of the forest to the other, and find the missing people. The beast is not a main priority, but it is a primary concern for safety. If they were travelling straight across, it should take a week and a half to two weeks, and so, to allow for a search of the missing people, the group has been given a month as their timeframe to walk into the forest and return.

After that, they are presumed dead. All members are aware of this timeframe.

They are to start their mission by meeting up at a village on the Kithage side of the border, the closest village to the deteriorating paths around the forest, and make a plan before heading in. They are to have packed or purchase any supplies they will need, whether they bring horses is up to them.

The Kingdom of Kithage
The Kingdom of Kithage was a kingdom founded by a group of wolf-shifters that's now got a royal bloodline of primarily lycan-type werewolves, with a few other species married into the family, notably a few elf-looking people, at least one or two from Etraetis. The royal family is large, and multiple generations often end up interacting with each other at gatherings.

In Kithage, the status you were born at means nothing to what you can be in your life, your skills alone define you. The only thing you cannot become on skills alone is royalty, you must be married into the royal family or born there, but even a commoner can become nobility if they achieve enough in their life, and they believe achievements are something to be proud of, more than your blood. Although your species can define the skills you may easily possess, they generally hold little, if any, prejudice against different species. If you have the skills, you have the job, regardless of stereotypes.

The Kingdom of Kithage is known as extremely formidable on the battlefield. They rarely extend their borders, but defend them with such strength that many kingdoms consider them untouchable. Their allies are protected by them and their warriors, and the way most of their warriors get experience other than training is aiding other kingdoms in their battles.

Almost every citizen in the kingdom must serve some time in the military or have some kind of military training, including nobility, whether they got promoted to nobility or were born there. All members of the royal family are commanders of some kind, or lead at least one military expedition throughout their life. After they've retired from that, often they end up going to various parts of the kingdom and helping train their citizens if they aren't a direct heir.

Their symbol is a wolf head, their flag being a deep orange background, and a side-view of a snarling/snapping wolf head. The wolf head is outlined in black, but the head itself is a bright yellow-white color with yellow eyes. Their armor, if they wear it, is typically heavy-duty and strong, although they cater to the needs of all of their citizens.

Their kingdom is based in primarily grasslands and plains. There are a few areas that are hilly, and a few sparse forests, but overall mostly plains.

The Kingdom of Etraetis
The Kingdom if Etraetis was a kingdom founded by a group of dwarves, focused almost entirely on mining, building and blacksmithing. Over the many, many generations, their bloodlines got extremely messy, and now, the royal family looks primarily like elves, although some have additions like horns or wings, with powers that vary greatly from person to person. It is, however, slowly getting closer and closer to purebred elf.

Etraetis values blood and the richness of the kingdom above practically all else. Where you are born is the status you are likely to stay, unless you are nobility becoming a warrior. Their resources are their wealth, and the way they're able to trade and make connections, and they protect it with everything the kingdom has.

In Etraetis, you absolutely must be some form of nobility to be able to become part of their military, which is small but fearsome. For numbers, they primarily rely on aid from their allies, as their own soldiers are trained to stay in the dark, to hide in the forgotten corners and shadows, trained to strike from the dark and disappear as if they were never there.

Their warriors are more like hunters in that aspect, and get sent out to check out any disturbance, and often eliminate whatever they find before returning to the capital. They are trained extremely harshly, and are expected to be as close to perfect at their jobs as one can be.

Their symbol is some kind of arrow, typically made of gold. Their flag is a deep red background, with a gold embroidered arrow pointing upwards, with a light blue diamond tip instead of iron. Their amour is typically light, typically made of leather of some kind, but may have minor changed depending on their soldiers.

Their kingdom is based in a mountainous region, which is why the dwarves originally chose it, and is extremely heavily forested.

The Royals

The Kithage Royals
+ Others Not Mention/Not Directly In Line

King Arete Klassen
57 Years Old
Lycan Werewolf
Noble Heritage
Human: 6'8", burly, muscular, heavily scarred, tanned skin, green eyes, black hair turned grey
Lycan: 10'1", extremely large, heavily scarred, formidable, muscular, green eyes, black fur heavily greyed, wirey fur
Personality: Gruff, short, protective, somewhat harsh
Powers: Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Speed, Shifting Into Lycan

Queen Xhelal Soroush Klassen
43 Years Old
Lycan x Elf [And Others] Hybrid
Royal Bloodline Carrier
'Human': 6'1", pointed ears, defined, lean muscle, yellow eyes, medium skin, golden blonde hair turned white-grey, large light grey horns
Lycan: 9'7", tan-blonde fur turned white-grey, muscular, scarred, yellow eyes, thick fur
Personality: Elegant, protective, extremely intelligent, mildly unpredictable, wildcard
Powers: Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Speed, Shifting Into Lycan

Crown Princess Kasi Sanela Klassen
22 Years Old
Lycan x Elf [And Others] Hyrbid
Crowned Heir
'Human': 6'1", pointed ears, angular and defined features, large grey horns, yellow eyes, black hair, medium skin
Lycan: 9'6", black fur, yellow eyes, mild scarring, muscular, broad, thick fur
Personality: Protective, intelligent, stubborn, kind, compassionate
Powers: Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Speed, Shifting Into Lycan

Prince Mihail Kalyan Klassen
17 Years Old
Lycan x Elf [And Others] Hybrid
Triplet One
'Human': 6'2", pointed ears, angular and defined features, large dark grey horns, green eyes, blonde hair, tanned skin
Lycan: 9'6", blonde fur, large and muscular, wirey fur, green eyes
Personality: Energetic, mischevious, troublemaker, loud, kind
Powers: Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Speed, Shifting Into Lycan

Prince Atreus Sardar Klassen
17 Years Old
Lycan x Elf [And Others] Hybrid
Triplet Two
'Human': 6'2", pointed ears, angular and defined features, large dark grey horns, green eyes, blonde hair, tanned skin
Lycan: 9'6", blonde fur, large and muscular, wirey fur, green eyes
Personality: Energetic, smart, prankster, kind
Powers: Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Speed, Shifting Into Lycan

Prince Arden Zareen Klassen
17 Years Old
Lycan x Elf [And Others] Hybrid
Triplet Three
'Human': 6'2", pointed ears, angular and defined features, large dark grey horns, green eyes, blonde hair, tanned skin
Lycan: 9'6", blonde fur, large and muscular, wirey fur, green eyes
Personality: Energetic, attempted peacekeeper, kind, friendly
Powers: Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Speed, Shifting Into Lycan

Princess Ghaliya Nisa Klassen
15 Years Old
Lycan x Elf [And Others] Hybrid
Wolfless Wings
Appearance: 5'9", pointed ears, angular and defined features, medium skin, lean build, blonde hair, yellow eyes, light grey horns, large light grey feathered wings
Personality: Protective, kind, loving, compassionate, peaceful
Powers: Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Strength, Flight

Princess Norene Vela Klassen
10 Years Old
Lycan x Elf [And Others] Hybrid
Young Angel
'Human': 4'10", pointed ears, angular features, medium-tan skin, black hair, green eyes, light grey horns
Lycan: 6'1", thin and lanky, black fur, green eyes, thick fur
Powers: Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Speed, Shifting Into Lycan

The Etraetis Royals
+ Others Not Mentioned/Not Directly In Line

King Levos Eruien
46 Years Old
Elf
The Young King
Appearance: 6'2", pointed ears, angular features, silver hair, blue eyes
Personality: Cold, cunning, articular, persuasive
Powers: Control Over Plants

Queen Daealla Eruien
43 Years Old
Primarily Elf + Others
The Bloodline Carrier
Appearance: 5'11", pointed ears, sharp features, black hair, green eyes, grey ram horns
Personality: Reserved, eerie, opinionaed
Powers: Healing, Water Manipulation

Crown Prince Vaegon Raunaeril Eruien
21 Years Old
Primarily Elf + Others
Crowned Heir
Appearance: 6'1", pointed ears, angular features, black hair, blue eyes, grey ram horns
Personality: Selfless, welcoming, slightly cocky
Powers: Earth Manipulation

Princess Morwen Eruien
19 Years Old
Primarily Elf + Others
The All-Seer
Appearance: 6'0", pointed ears, silver hair, green eyes, sharp features, black ram horns
Personality: Graceful, kind, bold, stubborn
Powers: Physic, Seer

Prince Orym Dakath Eruien
16 Years
Primarily Elf + Others
The Last
Appearance: Pointed ears, silver hair, blue eyes, sharp features
Personality: Rude, strategic, arrogant, tricky
Powers: Enhanced Speed, Stealth Abilities, Air Manipulation

Lore Pt.2

The Forest
The Kecaean Forest is one of legends, older than any living memory, from beyond the time of the written word and verbal stories. According to the history of the world, the forest has simply always been here, standing in all its glory.

The forest has always been odd, seemingly enchanted, even before current times, people reported feeling strange eyes watching them, or as if the forest itself were breathing around them, or magic reacting weirdly if they tried to use it to peer into the forest. It has always been strange, now it is dangerous on top of that, an unknown inhabitant scaring and harming those that enter in a misguided attempt to seemingly protect something precious.

The trees appear as a mix of oak and weeping willow, with long, twisted branches, and a mixed array of leaves. On the outskirts of the forest, all the trees appear as normal trees, other than their strange leaves, however, the further into the forest you go, the larger the trees get, with the largest ones in the center being as large as redwood trees. The strangest part is that it is only the trees that grow, no other shrubbery, and none of the animals.

Within the forest are strange things too. There are hidden ponds throughout the forest, sheltered by trees, or even underneath some of the larger trees, but stranger still are the ruins. Whatever lived in the ruins is long gone, but the old, destroyed buildings remain. No one has ever been sure what made the ruins, some being lone watchtower-like buildings made of stone, some being a small group of stone huts and other buildings, now covered in moss, vine and partially collapsed.

The old paths, now likely overgrown and difficult to follow, were designed to avoid these ruins and these ponds. The ponds for infrastructural purposes, and the ruins out of respect for whatever ancient species occupied the forest, and out of fear of any magic they may have left behind.

In recent times, people have reported hearing strange sounds from the forest. Supposedly, moments before the beast casts you to sleep and casts you out of the forest, one may hear an eerie sound, something like wooden windchimes moving together, or odd chirps or hisses.

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The Beast
Played By Tenebris Umbra

Kithage Warriors

Etraetis Hunters

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I know there's a lot to read and some parts of the information aren't quite finished, but please do read all available things, it's important.

My Kithage Warrior

My Etraetis Hunter

Name:

Noxolo Otieno

"Nox"

Age:

47 Years Old

Appears about 20 or so.

Gender:

Female

Sexuality:

Pansexual

Species:

Primarily Pixie.

Some elf and fairy lines are mixed in there, though.

Kingdom:

Etraetis

Role:

Member/Hunter

Social Standing:

Middle-Lesser Nobility

A noble family that, to other nobles, is in and out of the picture. They keep their heads down, do jobs when they're given and required, and like to be invisible. They're pixies, a species known for two complete polar opposties - helping people out, and being absolute trouble. And so, the Otieno's try to be neither, and try to simply live invisibly.

Appearance:

[Credit Goes to Malachitinous on Picrew.me]

True to her pixie bloodlines, Noxolos has skin of a rather inhuman color, setting them apart from species like fairies, which are typically simply miniature humans. Her skin is a shade of blue, a little pale in color, and only slightly different from the blue of her hair, which is only a touch darker. Her hair is short, cut to be just below her jawline, while her horns, or what's left of them, help keep it out of her eyes.

Her horns are a pale grey-blue shade, and mere shadows of what they used to be. They were once long, straight, and a thing of pride for the woman. Now, one is more like a stump of a horn, and the other is snapped off a little more than half-way up. As said, these help keep her hair out of her eyes, which are completely an aqua-blue shade with no pupils or sclera and give off a soft glow, even in her larger, more humanoid form. Around her eyes, she has markings of the same color that give off the same glow, a line above and below each eye, and five dots beneath both eyes.

Nox's lips are rather full, and a darker blue-green shade, leaning blue. Behind it, her teeth are white, and pointed like a predatory animals teeth, serrated in a way that makes them look as if they're simply made to rip through flesh. Her ears are pointed, and are a little long, with one piercing on her right side, a feather hanging off of it. They can move, tilting back, forward, practically like an animals, and are sometimes a subconscious show of her emotions. Out of her back comes her wings, when she chooses, which are a butterflies wings, specifically a blue morpho's. A vibrant shade of cerulean blue, darkening in color near the top gradually, with lines of grey throughout and an outline of black with white and orange dots.

The woman's figure is covered in lean muscle, but Nox isn't notably bulky or brawny, often appearing much frailer than she actually is. In this form, she stands at about 5'2", being notably small compared to many other people.

Secondary Appearance:

Nox's pixie form is significantly smaller than her primary one, standing at a mere 4 inches tall. Her figure is very small, and very thin, almost frail-looking if one could get a close enough look at her. It isn't quite a smaller version of her full-sized self, but a slightly warped one, almost a more savage or wild version than who she fully presents as.

Her skin is the same shade as in her larger form, but her features are seemingly much sharper than in her bigger form, with her eyes sitting proportionally much larger on her face, glowing the same bright cyan-blue. The dots on her face are like her eyes, proportionally much larger compared to the rest of her body, being much more obvious than in her larger form. Her ears are longer, protruding out of her hair by a noticable length, while her teeth are all much sharper. All of her teeth are pointed in this form, not just her canines.

Her wings are the same, a bright blue morpho's wings, although in this form they are always out, and she cannot poof them away. Her nails are much longer in this form, sharp and almost like talons, forming into weapons, much like her teeth. Her legs are proportionally oddly long compared to her torso, giving her a lanky, strange appearance.

And, in this form, Noxolos' entire body gives of a bright, distinct cyan-blue glow. It's bright enough that her body is almost completely hidden behind the glow, but she can suppress the glow, at the expense of her comfort. In short bursts, suppressing the glow is uncomfortable, for extended periods of time it can become painful, and she will eventually be unable to suppress it at all.

Personality:

Secretive || Extremely Loyal || Intelligent || Introvert || Reserved || Strangely Wise || Impatient || Hypocrite || Playful || Slight Troublemaker || Protective

Armour:

Light leather armour, enchanted to shrink down with her when Nox goes into her pixie form.

Weapons:

Two Daggers

Bow & Arrow [See "Weaponry" Power]

Abilities:

Flight

Pixie

Morphing

Illusions

Enhanced Senses

Weaponry

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Iron | Noxolos, like most pixies, has an extremely adverse reaction to iron. Being in it's presence makes her extremely uncomfortable, and iron coming into contact with her skin leaves her in excruciating pain.

Her Horns | Nox's horns are extremely sensitive on where they have been snapped off. Pressing on them harshly can cause her extreme pain.

Her Wings

Her Glow

Her Loyalty

Instability

Mount:

None.

Other:

I tried to research how long pixies live, I got a lot of different answers, so I'm just gonna say the elf and fairy bloodlines affect age because screw that mess. So she has a long lifespan, but appears much younger, but can die of illnesses and wounds.