Maranna Weylraun, Awakened

[FRJunkie]

I plan to use this thread as a mix of journal, note keeping, and other IC information. As this character isn't intended to be sneaky, important, or world shattering.. I trust that no metagaming will occur.



Lathander's Dogma

Strive always to aid, to foster new hope, new ideas, and new prosperity for all humankind and its allies. It is a sacred duty to foster new growth, nurture growing things, and work for rebirth and renewal. Perfect yourself, and be fertile in mind and body. Wherever you go, plant seeds of hope, new ideas, and plans for a rosy future in the minds of all. Watch each sunrise. Consider the consequences of your actions so that your least effort may bring the greatest and best reward. Avoid negativity, for from death comes life, and there is always another morning to turn a setback into a success. Place more importance in activities that help others than in strict adherence to rules, rituals, and the dictates of your seniors.

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Backstory

"From death, life."

Lived the life of a farmer's (Henry) wife for many years. He passed away of natural causes a few moons back. A long-time devotee to Lathander, she took his passing and the subsequent loss of their farm (and all holdings) as a sort of rebirth for her.. and took up a new life as an 'Awakened' of Lathander. She began to serve 'her lord' as a wandering priestess/healer. Not outwardly evangelistic, she serves in the capacity of healer, counselor, and 'grandmother' for young adventurers... offering words of wisdom to aid in a renewal of spirit and hope.

"There is always another dawn."

Nearly killed in her first tenday in her new role, Maranna had doubts about her calling. Nearly dead, emotionally drained, and close to spiritually defeated, Maranna had a renewal of faith after a run in with several Weave Masters at the merchant camp south of Baldur's Gate. Reinvigorated, she has once again taken up the mantle of wandering healer, knowing that her work is needed.. her faith restored.

"In the dawn, beauty reigns, and the way is clearer."

Maranna has met a new friend, Bennard. After speaking him through the sunrise near the hilltop ruins the path before her now seems clear. She will travel South to Beregost in hopes of meeting with the High Priest of Lathander and becoming an official member of his clergy. Perhaps the Weavemasters will help her get there?

[FRJunkie]

Information brought forth in RP: Spent her youth/younger years as a small-time caravan guard and explorer.. it is how she met Henry. Her martial skills faded with time, and after many years of retirement she would now rather use force and violence only when necessary - and generally travels about with no armor (though she has a heavy suit, a shield, a sword, and a favorite hatchet from her farming days that she now keeps secured within the Temple - to use if/when battle is unavoidable).



"May the Morning Sun guide your path."

Arrived in Beregost, fittingly at Dawn, with the help of an elven stranger and one 'Volomirror' of the Weave Masters. She excitedly made her way to the Temple and spoke with the High Priest about her faith and her service, spent many hours there in prayer. She will cloister herself in the Temple for the time being and attempt to regain a bit of the defensive prowess she had in her youth. While exploring the town she met Nerbert Lynchpin for the second time, and was introduced to several of his associates. One new person, Kaltyra, was masked but she suspects she is less than fully human.. she will need to ask Nerbert when she sees him alone perhaps. Nevertheless Kaltyra provided her with a ring that seems to protect her, and was otherwise encouraging. A bit of a mystery, that one. The last she saw of the group they were heading to face giants to the south of Nashkel..