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== Description ==
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'''Blake Benneset''' ''(born 2135 A.O.D.)'', a [[Human, Civilized|human]] [[Rogue|rogue]], was one of [[Mikona]]'s many penniless minor nobles.


'''Race:''' [[Human, Civilized|Human (M'Chekian)]]
''As of the late 2100's, Blake has not been seen in many years, and is presumed dead. Those possessions not left with his wife were pawned by the proprietor of Noble Flair to cover the back rent on his room. Statistics shown here were accurate at the time of his disappearance.''


'''Place of Origin:''' [[M'Chek]], [[Mikona]], [[Mikona#The_Noble_District|Noble District]], Benneset Manor (defunct).
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| '''Race:''' Human ([[M'Chek|M'Chekian]])
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| '''Gender:''' Male
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| '''Age:''' Adult
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| '''Residence:''' Mikona, Noble Flair Inn
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| '''Known Affiliations:'''
* Patron, [[PCs:Blake Benneset/Brotherhood of Free Blades|Brotherhood of Free Blades]]
* Apprentice, The Guild for Advancement of Knowledge in Nature ([[Guild:AKN|AKN]])
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| '''Known Former Affiliations:'''
* Corporal, [[Guild:M'Chekian Army|Blackhawk Company, M'Chekian Army]] ''(resigned)''
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| '''Player Info / Contact:''' [[User:Xenophile|Wiki]] [http://www.avlis.org/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11902 Avlis Profile]
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====Appearance====
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To a non-human, Blake was hard to spot in a crowd, with his medium brown hair, and average height and build; only his unusual grace of movement set him apart. While in civilization, his clothes changed with his mood, especially since his wife was a seamstress.


'''Blake Benneset''' is a young adult human, and a perennial sight on the streets of Mikona. His brown hair is a constant against ever-changing clothes, sometimes the height of fashion, and others an offense to good taste. Eyes bright with mischief, trouble was rarely far behind him. He is a swordsman, amateur alchemist, pub rat, and bottom-rung noble.
==== Armament ====


== Affiliations, Past and Present ==
When hunting or scouting, Blake favored gray and black padded armor. He always carried a pair of enchanted short blades which he called ''"Diplomacy"'' and ''"Murder"'' - evidence of his ironic sense of humor. These possessions were lost to civilization with Blake's demise.


*''M'Chekian head'', '''Benneset noble family'''.
====Occupation====


:Blake and his wife [[PCs:K'Tomma D'Kal|Kate]] are the only Bennesets remaining in Mikona at this time. The remainder of the family relocated to [[The Seven Cities#The_City_of_Andarr|Andarr]] in 2160. The Bennesets were once an influential noble family with a seat in the Noble House of government, but their last century has been one of great decline. Technically they could be called Lord and Lady Benneset, but they have no property or personal retainers.
The Bennesets made most of their living as gem wholesalers, but dabbled in other commerce to supplement it. With military training from the M'Chekian Army, [[Equalizer|the Equalizers of Mikon]], and [[Guild:Order of Gorethar|the Order of Gorethar]], and private tutoring as a fencer, Blake sometimes worked as a mercenary. He proved valuable at removing obstacles, either with a sword or more subtle tool.


*''Organizer'', '''Brotherhood of Free Blades'''
In his latter years, Blake gravitated toward the shelves of Mikona's Great Library and the Avlis Tower University, two of his childhood haunts. He was seen researching a variety of topics, with no immediate obvious connection.


:On returning from a stay in the Seven Cities, Blake opened a small mercenary guild with vague references to connections up north. This informal group seems to have few members, and do little public business at this time.
====Family====


*''Apprentice'', [[Guild:AKN|Guild of Advancement in Knowledge of Nature]].
Once a distinguished family with a seat in the Noble House of government, the Bennesets fell into decline in the last century. The rest of the family relocated to [[Andarr]], but Blake remained behind, hoping to start a new period of prosperity in Mikona.


:Seeking formal training in alchemy, Blake joined the AKN. If rate of advancement is any indicator, his talent is not that great.
[[Image:Blake_Benneset_at_Fort_Karr.jpg|frame|right|Blake relaxes at Fort Karr]]


*''Former Corporal'', [[Guild:M'Chekian Army|Blackhawk Company, M'Chekian Army]].
To this end, Blake married his long-time travelling companion, [[PCs:Kate Benneset|Kate]]. Their life together started brightly, in a well-attended [[Mikon|Mikonite]] ceremony. But while they were devoted to one another and often seen together, there was evidence of the "Benneset curse" haunting them with hardship. In a symbolic act of perseverance, the two determined to buy back the ancestral manor in Mikona, and make their fortune there. But only Kate the widow would remain to reside in the refurbished home.


:Blake enlisted in the Blackhawk special operations company when [[PCs:Dala_Wennen|Dala Wennen]] became Commander. After rising to the rank of Corporal, he was honorably discharged at his own request.
====Religion====


== Personal History ==
A Mikonite by family tradition, Blake valued Mikon's respect for diversity, and central role as gatekeeper of Avlis against the other gods. Other deities he expressed curiosity about included [[Forian]], [[Senath]], [[The'ton]], [[Vorin]], and [[Xenon]].


Blake is the second youngest of nine children of Nicolo, head of his branch of the Benneset family. His mother died of the Spite when he was only a few years old. Clearly he has never forgotten who was responsible for the plague that killed her. His feud with the [[Elf, Sereg'wethrin|Sereg'wethrin]] continues, and even his wedding reception was marred by an attack that left his wife and guests taking cures for fear of contracting Spite. While it is an impersonal affair for the black elves, whose aim is destroy human-kind in general, Blake takes it personally.
====Politics====


Childhood was a quiet, studious time for Blake, under the stern watch of his father and tutors. He rarely left the Noble district then, or saw how the "other half" lived. Moving to help manage his uncle's wine shop opened the figurative gates of Limbo for him. He found himself a teenager with free access to alcohol and Mikona's seedier districts. The little supervision he had were from an ailing uncle, and his black sheep of a brother, who would spend time in prison, then disappear entirely during this period.
Like most of his family, Blake entered politics at an early age. He joined the Golden Path, working with its founders, [[PCs:Kered_Rose|Kered Rose]] and the late [[PCs:Dala Wennen|Dala Wennen]], to fulfill his ambition. As the Golden Path's membership waned, he moved on to work (unsuccesfully) as in independent diplomat. He announced his candidacy when a seat opened in the Common House, but withdrew when he had to choose between his political and military service. He long regarded Common Housewoman [[PCs:Moira Celyn Windspar|Moira Windspar]] as a mentor. He showed interest in working for M'Chek's Noble House, a goal which was not fulfilled.


From this boisterous young adulthood of partying, traveling, and other extravagant and escapist pastimes, Blake went through a "serious" phase. In respect for family tradition, he directed his ambition towards M'Chekian politics. Pursuing membership in different Mikonan institutions, he kept public company with a variety of seemingly contradictory acquintences, from across social classes. He worked with [[PCs:Kered_Rose|Kered Rose]]'s Golden Path party, enlisted in the M'Chekian Army, and was close to [[Guild:CouncilofBalance|Mikon's Council of Balance]]. His naive attempts at diplomacy between factions in M'Chek and Elysia were met with hesitancy at best, and animosity at worst.
[[Image:Blake_Benneset_Bow.jpg|frame|left|Blake bow hunting]]


Blake proposed to his long-time travelling companion Kate in front of the M'Chekian shrine of [[Kelvos]]. They were married next to a pond near Mikona, in a [[Mikona|Mikonite]] ceremony. Although he isn't the best husband due to his own weakness of character, he is known to be both loyal and devoted to her. The Bennesets are vocal about their plan to buy back Blake's childhood manor home and make it their own.
====Associates====


Blake returned from his father's death in Andarr a changed man. While he showed less interest in politics, and spoke ill of the gods and their religions, his mood seemed lighter than ever. His oldest friends recognized this simply as the return of his younger self. But before long, he had traded this freedom of spirit for slavery to the dangerous substances sold in the darkest corners of Mikona's Docks district.
Aside from his wife and political mentors mentioned above, Blake had a number of associates he worked with on a semi-regular basis. Some of these included [[PCs:Paco Di Brancaleone|Paco Di Brancaleone]], [[PCs:Arn Callindraes|Arn Callindraes]], [[PCs:Sakura Darkstar|Suki Darkstar]], [[PCs:Kima Datter|Kima Datter]], [[PCs:Rolan Fyne|Rolan Fyne]], [[PCs:Aidric Glimerblade|Aidric Glimerblade]], [[PCs:Brent Hammer Hand|Brent Hammer Hand]], [[PCs:Otto von Hubris|Hubris]], [[PCs:Gurth Istar|Gurth Istar]], [[PCs:Melia Jarlin|Melia Jarlin]], [[PCs:Julian_Montfort|Julian Montfort]], [[PCs:Alia Moonstone|Alia Moonstone]], [[PCs:Caitlin Swift|Caitlin Swift]] and [[PCs:Tevez|Tevez]].


Few remember him in the south these days, but to those old friends, the occasional reports of his sightings bring concern: old finery torn and unmended, or clothed in hunter's leather; eyes reddened with mellowsmoke, or crazed with wizard's spice; eloquence replaced with muttering, or outright nonsense.
====Adventures====


He has clearly fallen on hard times. Rarely does he walk the streets of Mikona or care for his family of late. Instead, travellers mention seeing him in Ferrell's shadier haunts, or across the wilds without apparent pattern. Has another of M'Chek's rising stars burned itself out?
Blake joked that his greatest adventures could never be told. When in his cups, he would relax into tall tales of shipwrecks, plundering the Kurathene Imperial Vaults, acquiring antiques from rival M'Chekian noble houses, infiltrating secret societies, and descending from Vasharan ancestors.


While he always lives a spendthrift lifestyle, it is clearly not funded by his family's exhausted treasury. For explanation, he sometimes brags of far-fetched adventures, grand battles, and recovering lost treasures. But his eyes and tone of voice leave the impression that there's more to the story than he tells. There are rumors around Mikona of his having a criminal history, a mysterious wealthy patron, or connections to a foreign government, but few could confirm or deny this gossip.
He took part in some publicly documented events, including these.


[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?p=654637 Source biography]
*[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=75884 Attack of the Black Cult], wherein he received a gift from [[Xenon]]'s faithful which would not be returned until years later in Andarr.


Send a message to [http://www.avlis.org/privmsg.php?mode=post&u=11902 Blake Benneset].
*[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=74434 His Wedding to Kate], which was fraught with unexpected danger in true Benneset fashion.


''Blake is the main character played by user [[User:Xenophile|xenophile]].''
*[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=75445 Exterminating a Bandit Army], and various and sundry other adventures with Blackhawk Company.
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*[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=67278 The Sacking of Jack's Shack], wherein a brownie uprising was put down, and Blake tasted firsthand the magic that creates the dreaded dire chicken.
 
*[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=65716 Sealing a Giant Ant Hive], a minor episode which nonetheless had a great impact on young Blake and his wife-to-be Kate.
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Blake Benneset (born 2135 A.O.D.), a human rogue, was one of Mikona's many penniless minor nobles.

As of the late 2100's, Blake has not been seen in many years, and is presumed dead. Those possessions not left with his wife were pawned by the proprietor of Noble Flair to cover the back rent on his room. Statistics shown here were accurate at the time of his disappearance.

Race: Human (M'Chekian)
Gender: Male
Age: Adult
Residence: Mikona, Noble Flair Inn
Known Affiliations:
Known Former Affiliations:
Player Info / Contact: Wiki Avlis Profile

Appearance

To a non-human, Blake was hard to spot in a crowd, with his medium brown hair, and average height and build; only his unusual grace of movement set him apart. While in civilization, his clothes changed with his mood, especially since his wife was a seamstress.

Armament

When hunting or scouting, Blake favored gray and black padded armor. He always carried a pair of enchanted short blades which he called "Diplomacy" and "Murder" - evidence of his ironic sense of humor. These possessions were lost to civilization with Blake's demise.

Occupation

The Bennesets made most of their living as gem wholesalers, but dabbled in other commerce to supplement it. With military training from the M'Chekian Army, the Equalizers of Mikon, and the Order of Gorethar, and private tutoring as a fencer, Blake sometimes worked as a mercenary. He proved valuable at removing obstacles, either with a sword or more subtle tool.

In his latter years, Blake gravitated toward the shelves of Mikona's Great Library and the Avlis Tower University, two of his childhood haunts. He was seen researching a variety of topics, with no immediate obvious connection.

Family

Once a distinguished family with a seat in the Noble House of government, the Bennesets fell into decline in the last century. The rest of the family relocated to Andarr, but Blake remained behind, hoping to start a new period of prosperity in Mikona.

Blake relaxes at Fort Karr

To this end, Blake married his long-time travelling companion, Kate. Their life together started brightly, in a well-attended Mikonite ceremony. But while they were devoted to one another and often seen together, there was evidence of the "Benneset curse" haunting them with hardship. In a symbolic act of perseverance, the two determined to buy back the ancestral manor in Mikona, and make their fortune there. But only Kate the widow would remain to reside in the refurbished home.

Religion

A Mikonite by family tradition, Blake valued Mikon's respect for diversity, and central role as gatekeeper of Avlis against the other gods. Other deities he expressed curiosity about included Forian, Senath, The'ton, Vorin, and Xenon.

Politics

Like most of his family, Blake entered politics at an early age. He joined the Golden Path, working with its founders, Kered Rose and the late Dala Wennen, to fulfill his ambition. As the Golden Path's membership waned, he moved on to work (unsuccesfully) as in independent diplomat. He announced his candidacy when a seat opened in the Common House, but withdrew when he had to choose between his political and military service. He long regarded Common Housewoman Moira Windspar as a mentor. He showed interest in working for M'Chek's Noble House, a goal which was not fulfilled.

Blake bow hunting

Associates

Aside from his wife and political mentors mentioned above, Blake had a number of associates he worked with on a semi-regular basis. Some of these included Paco Di Brancaleone, Arn Callindraes, Suki Darkstar, Kima Datter, Rolan Fyne, Aidric Glimerblade, Brent Hammer Hand, Hubris, Gurth Istar, Melia Jarlin, Julian Montfort, Alia Moonstone, Caitlin Swift and Tevez.

Adventures

Blake joked that his greatest adventures could never be told. When in his cups, he would relax into tall tales of shipwrecks, plundering the Kurathene Imperial Vaults, acquiring antiques from rival M'Chekian noble houses, infiltrating secret societies, and descending from Vasharan ancestors.

He took part in some publicly documented events, including these.

  • The Sacking of Jack's Shack, wherein a brownie uprising was put down, and Blake tasted firsthand the magic that creates the dreaded dire chicken.