Full Name: Vulmar Augustin Eryck Faulkner. Vulmar ‘the Good.’ Current Titles: Grand Oberst of the Good Company of Harald Steadfast Field Commander of the Regalian Army Former Titles: Grand Archduke of the Hinterlands Duke of Etternach and Lyon's Fold Protector of Pentange and Erbtaubleierwald Lord of all Brissiaud Consul of the Regalian Empire Marshal of the West 20th Patriarch of the House Ravenstad Palace Duelist to the Imperial Court Helerian Guard to the Supreme Reverend Age: 29 Gender: Male Race: Imperial Ailor of the Drahl lineage. (A mix of Leutz-Vixe and Velheimer.) Preferred Weapon: Halberd 34 points (Proficiency) +10 Command Tactic Skill (Regalian Marshalry Academy, +5 Talent Points, +5 Racial Boost) +10 Perception Training (Drahl lineage, +5 Talent Points) +10 Glaive Combat Skill (School of Lancyon) +10 Axe Combat Skill (Northern Upbringing & Personal Fighting Style) +10 Pathfinding Arts (Field Command Experience) +2 Statecraft Command (Tutelage by Medard Ravenstad) +2 General Command (Tutelage by Albaer Ravenstad) 10 points (Hobby Points) +5 Husbandry Arts +3 Theatre Arts +2 Musical Arts Special Traits, Spells & Mutations Drahl Lineage Stalwart Companion (Racial Passive): Drahl Ailor are never without their eternal companion, either a Falcon, Hawk or Eagle of their choice. This Bird cannot be harmed, captured, or killed, and if at risk of harm, it will flee the scene and return to the Drahl when it is safe. The Bird is capable of minor aesthetic feats for the Drahl, such as sitting in their hand when feeding or playing. The Bird must always remain within the same street of its owner Bird's Eye View (Racial Passive): Through the usage of their bird, the Drahl Ailor gains a leg up on other Generals, gaining bonuses to roll chances in World System Progression battles. Additionally, the Drahl gains +5 Perception through their bird communicating things to them. (The bird's communication is purely aesthetic, the character cannot perceive things only the bird can see). Swift Strike (Racial Spell): Drahl Ailor can call upon their bird to strike out at an opponent once per day, allowing the Bird to claw at a target once, physically striking any area of the target's body except for the face. The Bird cannot be interrupted, and will immediately fly away after delivering its strike. Body Shape 10 (Glaive Combat Skill) + 10 (Axe Combat Skill) + 5 (Pathfinding Arts) + 2.5 (Theatre Arts) = 27.5 Muscular Body Shape Moderate Body Fat Languages Common (Learned as a child.) Fluent. Skodje (Learned as a child.) Fluent. Leutz-Vixe (Learned as an adolescent.) Fluent. Basic Information (Expansion) Vulmar was born in Regalia and has lived there invariably for a large portion of his life. He is currently residing in the city in order to continue his work in serving with the war and to remain close to his friends and family. He currently lives in a Townhouse within the Velheim district. Vulmar was born in the Vigilant Shield Infirmary in March of 273AC with his twin sister Katriane. While he has only Katriane as a sibling, he does have many half-siblings stemming from his mother’s second marriage. Vulmar’s extended family is divided between various Ravenstad cousins and Uncle, various Howlester step-family and long-deceased Santorski Uncles. Vulmar aims to one day meet and befriend the King of Nordskag Osvald Krumme, owing to the fact of their similar upbringings and perhaps similar temperament. Alongside this Vulmar would also like to one day raise a family and become somewhat of an accomplished warrior-poet; stemming from his Ravenstad namesake who was a warrior poet. Eye Color: Slate Blue Hair Color: Straw Blonde, slowly losing its colour due to age. Hair Style: Kept short, a crew cut. Skin Color: A warm white. Clothing: Vulmar wears what he calls a poor man's imperial clothing. Usually black tunics and capes. Height: 5’11 Visual Information (Expansion) Vulmar’s face is usually described as quite square and slightly pudgy. He has quite a large forehead accentuated by his hairstyle. Vulmar’s expression is usually serious, a slight frown. Vulmar’s body is described as a Muscular build. Along with his height, he can make quite a formidable figure. His warm skin provides him with a lifeful look. Vulmar has defined muscles across his torso and arms. He, like any Ravenstad, has quite a bit of body hair along his chest and arms. Vulmar’s appearance is often described as very humble for a man of his station. He wears very simple clothing such as tunics and shirts in Imperial black. Vulmar doesn’t have any jewellery to speak of and carries a simple dirk in his belt. Vulmar’s voice could be described as deep but permeated with a tinge of youthfulness. It is also viewed as assertive and leaderly in nature. Vulmar speaks Leutz-Vixe, Skodje and Common with fluency. He understands Ithanian but cannot feasibly speak it. Option One: The Question List How would your character respond to experiencing Fear? Vulmar is a very level-headed person, yet however, in fear, he resorts to basal instinct. Especially when faced with the supernatural, the man would respond by either fighting or fleeing. “A damned Arken working with the gangs..-- CROWS. FALL BACK!” How would your character respond to experiencing Stress? Tireless in his duties and in battle, Vulmar exhibits a very diligent and thorough manner in the way that he works and trains. He perseveres through any struggles or obstacles in his way with ingenuity or sheer effort. Vulmar rarely gives up when challenged or tested. “d’Ortonnaise will continue throwing court trials, but we shall continue our investigation.” How would your character express feeling Happy? Vulmar when happy is usually quite loud and boisterous, always finding time to land himself in the pub with a couple of compatriots. “Well, well, well. Three cheers to the Crows!” How does your character view Law and Authorities? Vulmar remains steadfast in following the law, skirting around it wouldn’t be permissible to him. Vulmar’s ambition lies in maintaining himself above all else. Betrayal would stoop too low, however, as people who Vulmar gives his trust would already be a rarity in itself. “I will send you the details, Edmund Karther. As much as every noble is fighting back against it. I do my duty, now do yours.” How does your character feel about Races other than their own? Vulmar is very simple in this regard. He believes in the 11th creed and any seemingly human-like races he would talk to comfortably. However, this does not extend to creatures which do not look human-like and Vulmar would treat them with distrust and disgust. “You’re alright, Nathan.” How does your character feel about Religion for themselves and other faiths? Due to his upbringing, Vulmar very much is a religious man and guides himself with religious conviction. Occasions, where his faith guides him, are up against heathens and heretics and when making important decisions. Vulmar finds other faiths repugnant and ill-advised, straying away from the truth. However, Vulmar has a soft spot for the Old Fayth due to his past ancestors and views it as an old version of worshipping the Spirit. “How could you deny when the evidence of our faith is right in front of you, in fire-made flesh?” What is your character's biggest insecurity? Vulmar is insecure about his honour and how he is viewed, he aims to keep a formal approach to strangers and doesn’t like to show weakness. He aims to look as intimidating as his Uncles and not as open as his father was. Vulmar questions if there ever will be a time that he loses his battle of holding his character and he’d be doomed to the same fate of Bastian and focuses himself on keeping up and away from what he deems to be too easy-going. “I had three names, and the name I chose, Vulmar. Was to be how I mould myself.” What is your character the proudest of about themselves? Vulmar is proud of his ability to move crowds and lead men. Naturally Charismatic for his sometimes blunt wording yet ease with words, Vulmar can defuse situations or keep good relations. Using a sharp wit along with a knack for speaking his mind, Vulmar would make it evident he is to make good and lasting relationships to those he sees as admirable. “Consul of the People.” What motivates your character to move forward and better their life? What motivates Vulmar is the potential and the faith that he has. Stepping down from the burdens that he had once before, he now has every opportunity to strike out his ambitions and better himself, for his own sake. “The Spirit gives and takes. A great sacrifice boon a great harvest.” What is your character's biggest fear? Vulmar feels himself in a constant battle with maintaining his character. He was told long ago about the missteps of his father and conscious in his actions and whether or not they are right, in faith. Vulmar is usually honour-bound when making decisions and is assertive in seeing them out. “The past is bound to chase us, but we must run into the light.” Option Two: The Core List Choose your Character Alignment: Chaotic Good A chaotic good character does what is necessary to bring about change for the better, disdains bureaucratic organisations that get in the way of social improvement, and places a high value on personal freedom, not only for oneself, but for others as well. Chaotic good characters usually intend to do the right thing, but their methods are generally disorganised and often out of sync with the rest of society. Choose your Character Personality Type: ENFP, The Champion. ENFPs have an Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling and Perceiving personality. The ENFP personality type is highly individualistic and Champions strive toward creating their own methods, looks, actions, habits, and ideas — they do not like cookie cutter people and hate when they are forced to live inside a box. The ENFP personality likes to be around other people and have a strong intuitive nature when it comes to themselves and others. They operate from their feelings most of the time, and they are highly perceptive and thoughtful. Choose your Character's Religion Unionist, 8/10. Personality and Abilities (Expansion) Vulmar is perceived as very uptight ofttimes even cold but has an inherent curious nature about him. Strangers who’ve met him for the first time would say that the character has a bluntness to him. He isn’t afraid to speak his mind if something is afoot. Strangers would usually look at him as an unusual youth with nature to ask many questions early on, they would think that he is perceptive. Vulmar is a lot more forgiving to his family, who form most of his friends. Vulmar is seen as very family-oriented and testing on his family. He always seeks to ensure they are going along the right path, even if it means he is forcing them to do as such for their own good. Vulmar shows a different side of himself when with his family, he is open to challenges and open to all the elements of risk, and wrong-doing somewhat relying on the goodness and trust of his family which will keep his character uncompromised. Vulmar views himself as the epitome of goodness in his selfless duty and honour-bound attitude and composure. He strives to maintain this view of himself, but ironically, he would be more on a neutral sense of morality. He would be just but would be cold and sometimes even self-interested to press his own motivations and ambitions rather than worry about the progression of others. Likes Dogs: Growing up between the Ravenstads and the Santorskis, Vulmar and his twin had their share of family dogs. Vulmar has an appreciation for the hounds due to their steadfast loyalty and perhaps sometimes mischievous behaviour. The Elderly: From his upbringing and perhaps his schooling, Vulmar reveres the elderly, especially reverends and aged generals and counts on their wisdom occasionally. Poetry: Vulmar has an appreciation for the art form and briefly attempts to write his thoughts down in the concise yet invoking manner. Dislikes Non-Combatants: Vulmar doesn’t entirely trust people who have no skill in combat or detest physical activity. Vulmar views it vital, even in a spiritual sense. Cats: The opposite to the dogs he grew up with, and shady, brooding animals. Tea: Serving the beverage to Supreme Reverend Ultor countless times, the man has developed an acute distaste for the herby beverage. Family Ania Howlester (@MantaRey) - Vulmar's Mother; a close relationship strained by distance. Katriane Howlester (@MantaRey) - Vulmar's twin-sister; a close yet conflicted relationship. The twins taking different paths as they grew up. Bastian Ravenstad (@Tibertastic) - Vulmar's Father; a relationship that never existed, his memory serving a haunting reminder of downfall and sin. Medard Ravenstad (@AntonVoron) - Vulmar's Uncle; the closest man to a father Vulmar could have. Medard had and still does ranging influence in the man's interactions. Percival Ravenstad (@Mooffins) - Vulmar's Uncle; a close relationship dressed with some formality and a constant guide. Izaak Santorski (@Slonky) - Vulmar's Uncle; a man who brought out the Santorski blood in Vulmar. Erwald Ravenstad (@Battlebrawn) - Vulmar's Uncle; closer to cousins in age so their relationship is equal and mutual. Xavier Ravenstad (@Mooffins) - Vulmar's Cousin; a close relationship which strained near Xavier's death as the fate of the family wrestled between them. Cecile Ravenstad (@valuevillain) - Vulmar's Cousin; quite a sporadic relationship. Valerie Howlester (@WaterDruppel) - Vulmar's Aunt; closer to cousins in age but a relationship mired in them fundamentally being absolute opposites. Richarr Ravenstad (@AntonVoron) - Vulmar's Cousin; a close relationship which remains testing and competitive. Eleana Ravenstad (@CrysRazapple) - Vulmar's Cousin; a once close relationship distanced by time. Friends and Others Rodderick Howlester (@BillyTheScroofy) - Step-brother, brother-in-law and continuous run-ins during childhood. Jared Luchs Kade (@LumosJared) - Vulmar was once his ward and they have maintained a close and working relationship. Philip Kade (@TheBioverse) - A close upbringing due to Philip getting close to his cousin, always cracking banter. Florance Kade (@Patsie) - Good music teacher, even better banter. Wyland (@Banard) - There could be no better man. Darius (@Optimalfriskies) - Only can tolerate him for so long. Leufred (@Fergoff) - There could be no more faithful. Tarquinius Krupp (@HigherAltidude) - The closest thing to a son. Virathus Krupp (@Theoderic) - The successor. Hengest Harhold (@Jonificus) - A long developed and close-knit relationship stemming from mutual respect. Vivienne d'Eluise (@Ryria) - Grew up together in childhood. Bastien d'Eluise (@Aespair) - Grew up together in childhood. Breon Silveon (@JoyShake) - Grew up together in childhood and many interactions during them growing up. Maximus Krupp (@Xref74) - Loyal and stalwart drinking buddy. Genevieve Howlester (@SpunSugar) - An enduring guide. Nathan Deceres (@Scribbe) - A freedom he has always envied. Urijah Jamesson (@Pellaeon) - Mad-head, respected and appreciated. Camilla dei Moreno (@Ailethi) - Consorting with criminals. Cyprien Bongrate (@Nathan) - Brother-Comrade. William Arynyn (@Winterless) - Brother-Comrade and Whisky-Companion. Fawzi Krazzla (@RightChat) - Big Cat, big Crow Milena du Brierust (@canaaa) - She's got a good looking head on her shoulders. Progressions & Stories Vulmar the 'Good' - Ravenstad Wiki And Cull'd these Fiery Spirits from the World - Second Elven War Progression (307 AC) Things Without All Remedy - Second Elven War Progression (307 AC) Peacevik, Oh Peacevik - Freeing Maximus Krupp from Captivity (307 AC) Shuffles of the Generals and the Troops - Second Elven War Progression (306 AC) Trayan's Carts - Second Elven War Progression (306 AC) From Whom the Bells Toll - Dread Dragon Crisis (306 AC) Death breeds New Life - Dread Dragon Crisis (306 AC) No Walls, No Safety - Noble Progression (306 AC) The Obvious and not so Obvious - Noble Progression (306 AC) A Cage for Hounds and Flowers - Noble Progression (306 AC) The Death of a Raven - The will of Duke Xavier III, claimant to the Kingdom of Brissiaud (305 AC) A War of Faiths - Second Elven War Progression (305 AC) The Siege of Shaaq-Turnaal - Second Songaskian War Progression (305 AC) Missives & Letters A Letter to the Bureaucrats - Open Letter to adopt the name of Faulkner (308 AC) Concerning Helerians Guards and Chancellors - Open Letter to Chancellor Peirgarten (307 AC) A Denouncement of House Ulfurtonn - A Missive from the Grand Archduke of the Hinterlands (306 AC) Consular Proclamation I - A Government Missive from Consul Ravenstad (305 AC) Consular Proclamation II - A Government Missive from Consul Ravenstad (305 AC) Childhood Vulmar and Kaja were born March 18th, 273 AC. They were born in the Vigilant Shield Infirmary to Ania Santorski and Bastian Ravenstad. Their infancy was spent between the Ravenstad city Estates and the Santorski home, during a tense period between their parents. At the age of about 5, their father was disowned and divorced from their mother. Their primary carer now solely was their mother, who raised the twins in full Santorski temperament within a comfortable townhouse in the Velheimer district. At around this age, and perhaps in great irony and comfort for the twins, Vulmar was visited by a Throatscapwald Owl; a sigil of the Santorski house. The Owl's nest was found in the woods near the Velheim district with a struck wing and an injured claw, it died fighting a Crow to protect two hatchlings. Vulmar and Kaja took up the hatchlings to their mother, seeing the owl as an omen and slowly raised them to health with permission of his mother. Vulmar and his owl grew closer and the bond would continue for the rest of his life. Vulmar gave the owl a name; Aryck. Vulmar and Kaja would be set to learning small tasks such as training with weaponry at a young age, such as the axe and shield. Vulmar and Kaja were immensely competitive and Vulmar developed a knack for being overtly adventurous and curious, getting into all sorts of trouble. Vulmar was first introduced to his Uncle Medard, his Uncle not reciprocating well to the almost now Northerne boy. At the age of now 12, the infamous Rothburg event happened in which Vulmar participated in, making friends with the d’Eluise family. The infamous Rothburg event was where all the nobility of the Empire were cordially invited to spend a week within the Hunting Lodges and Estates of the Kades and the entire week was ensued by drama and petty politics culminating in the attempted poisoning of Cedric Kade. Adolescent At the age of 13, Vulmar was taken by the Ravenstad family. He would have a strict and firm noble education under his Uncle in Vieux-Provence, the Capital of the Hinterlands. Vulmar responds very well to his education. He would learn Leutz-Vixe and in this period would be told of the falls of his father.Vulmar changes drastically to become mature and wiser. Carefully calculating his moves, aware of upholding his character. At the age of 15, Vulmar is taken by his Uncle Medard off to the Havre-sur-Bastillion where he was trained to become a Helerian Guard and also some seminary education. Now at the age of 19, Vulmar completed his Helerian education and is luckily picked to become the Guard to the Supreme Reverend. He is sent to Regalia to protect his Most Holiness and to interact with his family. He is briefly tutored in the Discipline of Officer Command by the Helerian Order to lead the detachment guarding his Most Holiness. Vulmar remains in the Holy City and continues his duty until the Supreme Reverend’s retirement. He then seeks employment within the White Order Inquisition, serving as one of its principal officers. During this time, Vulmar enrols in the State Military Academy of Regalia to study the Discipline of Field Command. Alongside this, he also receives Ravenstad tutoring in the Discipline of General Command. Adulthood (The First Part.) At the age of 26, Vulmar partook in the Brissaud Civil War, siding with his cousin Xavier, Percival’s son. Partaking an important role in the Diet of Etternach and mending the rifts between the two sides. Vulmar was made the Commandant of the Ravenstad Crows as repayment for his part in the Civil War. Thrusting him into a position of immense trust and into the limelight of the City’s politics. Vulmar took an active role within the Military by spearheading the enforcement of Fort Mal against the resurgent Elven Empire. Vulmar was elected Consul of the Regalian Empire to serve alongside the Proconsul Ulric Typhonus. He works to reform the military and advancements in the Elven War. Tensions between Xavier and Vulmar occur however Xavier passes away from his illness. In a surprise move, Vulmar is named patriarch of the family and Duke of the Hinterlands. Vulmar was elected once again as Consul to serve alongside the Consul Ulric Typhonus. Audrey d’Ortonnaise begins a scathing campaign against the Ravenstads and Vulmar loses a trial placing punishments upon himself and his family. Vulmar was placed under the wardship of Jared Kade as a court stipulation for a while. A stunning win, however, is recorded in the final d’Ortonnaise v Ravenstad trial in which Vulmar proves the murder of Reverend Gewitteman. At the age of 27, Vulmar is made Grand Archduke of the Hinterlands. Securing the vassalship of Houses d’Vaud, Rosendahl and Alaire, asserting Ravenstad control over all of Brissiaud. He would be gifted an Anglian Shepherd for his birthday which he calls Harald. Vulmar and his Uncle Percival are briefly made Marshals of the West and the Dread respectively, solidifying Ravenstad influence on the Imperial Military. Vulmar steps down from the Patriarchy of the Family and his titles due to reasons unknown and becomes a fallen-noble. Adulthood (The Second Part.) He turns 28 and serves within the military for a brief time, only to return to Regalia once more. Vulmar is commissioned as a Field Commander in the Regalian Army, serving under Field Marshal Viduggla as his personal adjutant. Due to some various run-ins with criminals and Kathar, Vulmar was wanted by the Law Authorities with a bounty on his head. He spent a couple days on the run, dying his hair and then finally shaving it all of as he handed himself in; courtesy of Jared Kade. He hears about the murder of his Uncle Izaak Santorski by the hand of Osric Howlester, finding his ruined armour in the Estate. He steals the armour and repairs it, vowing to seek revenge on the Url. Vulmar creates the Good Company of Harald Steadfast, a mercenary company. Participating in the Grand Hochsommer Tournament, representing House Kade, he narrowly loses the Final bout against his old fellow Helerian, Leufred du Brierust. Vulmar is named Palace Duelist by the Emperor himself and rewarded a War-banner drapped Halberd with Vulmar's owl on the banner. He returns to actively serving the military, returning at the end of the Clicker Crisis and continuing his mercenary work.
Hey! Only peer review, not staff :) I suggest putting this as a spoiler, same with the visual expansion, likes/dislikes, etc. Just to make it easier on the reviewer.
My Review Life Story Missing: I see that you included a link to a google document a few hundred words over the 2000 limit. However, due to the requirements of an application, I'll ask you to bullet point or write a paragraph or two of the major parts of his life. Everything else looks great. Tag me when this is included ! @Tibertastic
