Editing Spinel

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'''{{PAGENAME}} '''is the [[Sapphire Dragon|Sapphire]] Seat of [[Ruby Court|The Ruby Court]], and in mortal life lived as a longtooth [[shifter]] and an eldritch knight [[fighter]]/[[wizard]].  

When she came of age, Spinel and a few of her peers traveled to a nearby wolf-like shifter tribe—[[Shifter|the Alluvium]]—to train as soldiers. But not long into their trainings, her tribe mate [[Cobalt (shifter)|Cobalt]]—the target of her burgeoning affections—took off one night leaving only a note behind. He stated he was going to find their tribe’s lost artifacts and not to follow, for it would be too dangerous. At first, Spinel vowed to become stronger so she could prove herself worthy of being by his side. She dipped into the arcane arts to strengthen her swordsmanship and better protect herself. But as the years passed, she realized Cobalt didn’t deserve her company. She would seek him out and get her answers…or her revenge for his seeming betrayal.

Common, Quori, Orc, Abyssal, Draconic, Wiki

In a recent expedition, Spinel acquired the powerful rapier '''Firefang''', which blazes with flames when commanded and grants the bearer resistance to cold damage. She and her companions helped to clear out the crypt of the renowned elf warrior '''Sir Beren Cohnal''' (Commander of the [[Sylvan Order]]), which was overrun by [[Cheshire's Goblins|cheshire goblins]] and orcs. Beren's spirit gave his blessing for the party to take the remaining equipment from his lieutenants' tombs. Firefang bears the mark of the '''Sylvan Vanguard'''—a silver iron cross with the golden crescent moons of [[Corellon|Corellion]] in the center circle—on a field of crimson on the hilt. It also is engraved with runes of fire. The high elf [[Aldean|Aldean El’Naddath]] of '''House Kessaria''' (Emissary of the [[Wold Order]] and member of the [[Sylvan Order]]) helped identify the item, and provided a personalized letter granting its use to Spinel and to pacify any members of the Sylvan Vanguard that might question the shifter's use of sword.

Spinel’s search for Cobalt brought her to [[Synàra|Synara]] during the festival of [[Asar Ogalas]]. A dragon attack—and the subsequent abduction of a townsfolk who claimed to be a mayor—changed her priorities. She began to understand the source of her tribe’s troubles and decided to investigate the dragon threat. She soon joined the [[Band of the Iron Hawk|Band of the Iron Hawks]]—a like-minded group of honorable adventurers who seek to protect the people of Isonhond. Although Spinel’s missions have taken her across the continent, she generally stays at the Hawk’s guild hall, the [[The Iron Eyrie|Iron Eyrie]], in [[Seglock]]. She has a particular fondness for taking missions out of [[Gammelgard]], partly for [[Falgrim Norest (NPC)|Falgrim’s]] noteworthy potions and partly for Rose and the kitchen’s excellent road snacks, especially the muffins.

In her travels, Spinel ventured to [[Sro]]’s lair (where she refused to fight the dragon, and his resulting first “rule” stating not to attack a dragon in its lair validated that decision). She also went on several missions to defeat [[Horatio Cheshire (NPC)|Horatio Cheshire]] and his abominations. Other missions took her to the plane of “[[Thaer]]”, to the home of some hags, a mine under the threat of shadow. In one adventure, she encountered an artifact known as the “[[The Astrolabe|Astrolabe]]”, which released magic into Spinel and her companions. Spinel took the mantle of the “Harbinger of [[Bleucorundum]] the Sapphire,” which came with a draconic boon. She met Bleucorundum, learning what it might mean to be a harbinger, and had an elevating hair-raising encounter with an amethyst dragon.  

Although caught up in world events, Spinel has not yet given up her search for [[Cobalt (shifter)|Cobalt]]. One evening, while having a drink with then new guild member [[Durzibethinus|Durian]] in the Hawk’s bar, '''All that Ales You''', Spinel learned that Cobalt has indeed been in the region. However, at that point the trail was months old. She finally found Cobalt, months later, in the ring of the exhibition tournament alongside the Tournament of Fist and Fury. She did not hold back in the ring and had serious words for her friend.  

Between missions, Spinel has spent considerable time roaming the streets and establishments of [[Seglock]], partly to keep an ear out for word of Cobalt and partly in frustration for all the overwhelming politics at hand. She soon took to spending time at a rather dingy bar called '''The Rusty Spoon''', where she entertained herself watching drunkards, students. and refugees desperate for coin do some off-the-books pit fighting. With enough time, she learned the usual competitor’s best moves and how to spot an adventurer only pretending to be drunk. She carefully joined in the fights, earning a fair amount of coin. She soon learned of the [[Tournament of Fist and Fury]] to name the '''Victor of Isonhound''', and registered herself at the '''Fighter's Forge''', one of the officially licensed pit-fighting establishments in Seglock. After learning the official rules, she participated in several bouts and was fairly successful, but was hesitant to enter the tournament proper, as she didn’t want to draw too much attention to herself. But, as her guild members pointed out, perhaps attention was what she needed to learn more about Cobalt. And if her fellow guild member [[Tristram Caniedydd|Tristam’s]] exploits had taught her anything, it’s that carefully placed attention could be a powerful weapon.  

 

 

 

=== [[The Battle of Five Lights|Harbinger duties fulfilled]] ===

 

== Spinel’s Hastily Scrawled Notes (Mission Log): ==

(PS also helped friend [[Ulka]] get her revenge.)  

 

Finale <blockquote>4/23 (megagame): Taking a brief rest on the mountaintops. This has not gone as planned. Bleucorundum has not appeared, so I have taken necessary steps so the ceremony can be completed. I know my guildmate [[Delphi]] and former guildmate [[Durzibethinus|Durian]] are doing the same. I discussed this possibility with Cobalt last night and he was not happy. It is unfortunate we cannot spend more time together after so many months of misunderstanding. But I have found purpose in fighting to protect Isonhound and in being a harbinger, and if my death can bring back Sardior, then it must be so. As I write, we are getting desperate. TOWIE took the form of Bleucorundum and took the corundum egg. He was so convincing! And we were so tired from his previous attacks. But Vadeth's ring might be the answer. I will make one final plea to my guild leader to see if we can get this done. I hope Bleucorundum is proud of me. </blockquote>