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Name: SHAKARA
Age: late 70's to mid 80's
Gender: Female
Height: Short
Skin: black woman with old, leathery skin
Eyes: pale white from being blind since birth.
Hair: shock white dreadlocks pulled back in a loose bundleAppearance:
Her attire reflects her "gypsy" status, and is rather eccentric. Described dressed in tattered skirts. She tends to smile excessively when she thinks no one believes her.Abilities:
Her power of future sight is not perfect, and she is often unsure of her own predictions. She is more accurate than even she will admit, and as such has been very well known as a fortune teller and palm reader.History:
Originally from Dunsbro."In the beginning of time, the ancient gods set forth the pattern of all things, and established the order of existence. To ensure the world followed this pattern, they created their messengers...their angels. The dragons. These winged beasts were the first born of the gods. Men are last born. We are the variable in creation. We are free to choose our paths...toward light and good, or toward darkness and evil. This battle between good and evil rests within our hands. Dragons fight for good...and wraiths for evil. And we hang in the balance."
"Now the gods foreknew our destiny, and though they couldn't intervene...free will and all...they did set signs and guides to lead us in our path. They showed man how to ride the dragons and battle the wraiths. They set stars in the heavens to tell tales of great deeds and dark times to come. They gave us the Seven Stones...each with a power of light and creation. And they gave us a power within ourselves...our souls. Within us is the courage and power to fight the darkness, and strength to carry the light of heaven itself."
"As the gods have chosen not to interfere with man, the forces of darkness have not been so kind. They have unleashed the very denizens of hell upon the earth...the wraiths, demons, and shadow creatures have gathered in greater numbers in the Lost Lands, as if the very gates of hell have opened up and spewed forth their very bowels upon the land. And the hordes are moving over the land like a great claw. Even now, the hounds of hell scour our own forests as advance scouts!"
"Those demon dogs are called 'skrunts', and this far north of the wastelands is a bad sign indeed. However, I have seen a greater omen that shows the time of reckoning is upon us, and men will no longer have the liberty to sit idley on the fence of indecision. In the morning, I need to head to Whiteriver Warren and warn the warrenlady of this impending doom!"
FAMILY
WAYLU: oldest grandson, about 14 years old. Very caring for his elderly grandmother. Very responsible for the care of his younger siblings. KIYANE: oldest granddaughter, about 12 years old. Acts like a mother for her younger brothers and sisters. Mature for her age, puberty has been kind. S'BARU: old enough at 10 years old. Rough and tough middle child, He is ready to fight everything at all times. His bravado really hides a scared little boy who still has nightmares about the death of his parents. MORU & TOLA: Twins. Nearly 9 years old. Tola seemed to have some of her grandmothers gift at foreseeing, while Moru was more adept at insight and wisdom, like his late grandfather. BAMBARI: 6 year old know-it-all. She would rather be reading books and studying history than playing with her siblings. ATANA: youngest granddaughter, about 3 years old. Small and cute, she could warm the heart of the hardest warrior with her smile. COMPANION
DO'TA: stubborn old grey mule. Definitely has a mind of his own.
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