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PCs:Sylux Raynes

2014-07-30T16:05:19Z

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[[Image:Magus.gif|135px|thumb|Great Magus of Arms, White Order of the Light]] 
[[Image:Ordained.gif|135px|thumb|Ordained of the Order of Gorethar]] 
[[Image:Provost.gif|135px|thumb|Provost Marshal, M'Chekian Guard]]
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{{PCStyle3|Name=Sylux Raynes
|ForumID=14925
|Race=[[Human]]
|Gender=Male
|YearOfBirth=34 years ago
|Class=[[Wizard]], [[Psionics|Psionicist]], Psi-Mage Rank 2
|Alignment=[[Alignment#Lawful_Good|Lawful Good]]
|Birthplace=[[M'Chek]], [[Mikona]]
|Residence=[[Mikona]] or [[Visimontium]]
|Deity=[[Gorethar]]
|Image=[[Image:Sylux.gif|thumb|top|125px|Sylux]]
|GuildAffiliations=
* Andrinor's Trust, [[Guild:WhiteOrder|White Order of the Light]]
** Member
* [[Guild:OrderofGorethar|Order of Gorethar]]
** Ordained, Retired
** Arcane Adjutant
* [[Guild:_M'Chekian_Guards-Iron_Fist_Division|M'Chekian Guards]]
** Former Provost Marshal}}

'''Close Relations'''
* [[PCs:Aspen_Stormcat| Aspen Stormcat-Fyne]]
* [[PCs:Vandor,_Rika| Rika Vandor]]
* [[PCs:Moira_Celyn_Windspar| Dame Moira Celyn Callindraes]]
* [[PCs:Fergus_Goodmane| Fergus Q. Goodmane]]
* [[PCs:Arwan_Mylwen| Arwan Mylwen]]
* [[PCs:Aria_Ashby| Aria Ashby]]
* [[PCs:Vanar_Alhaldren| Vanar Alhaldren]]
* [[PCs:Miriel_Hana_Xilo'rulithii| Miriel Hana tel'Suzail]]
* [[PCs:Hyacinth_Pike| Hyacinth Pike]]
* [[PCs:Shannen_Di'rithia| Shannen Di'rithia-Amanta]]
* [[PCs:Rune_Amanta| Rune Amanta]]
* [[PCs:Jenny_Hallendon| Jenny Hallendon]]
* [[PCs:Nax_Lazzar| Nax Lazzar]]
* [[PCs:Troth_the_Wanderer| Troth Vagral]]
* [[PCs:Rali'vinee| Rali'vinee Ish'tarestacia]]
* [[PCs:Doug_the_Ox| Doug the Ox]]
* [[PCs:Thror_Stormhammer| Thror Stormhammer]]
* [[PCs:Gaklah_the_Stone|Gaklah the Stone]]

'''Family'''
* [[PCs:Sephira_Everliss| Sephira Everliss Raynes]], Wife
* [[PCs:Eudoras_Raynes| Eudoras Raynes]], Older brother
* Xaos, familiar
* All other family deceased

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==Background==
 
Sylux was born the younger of two sons to Eurol and Irina Raynes, a tailor who owned a small shop in the Mikona Market District. Toward the beginning of Sylux's adolescence, his family (which lived in Mikona's slums) had fallen upon even harder times and the promise of Visimontium being built prompted his father to begin making plans to move his business and family far to the north. 

These plans were never realized, as the family's small home was broken into three nights before they were meant to leave. Sylux's older brother was away at the Kurathene Empire, where he had gone to serve in the military and work for a better life for himself; leaving only Sylux and his parents in the house. The parents were slain trying to resist the invaders and Sylux was beaten to near death. 

Now orphaned, Sylux was left to fend for himself on the hard streets of Mikona, but rather than develop the skills of a street urchin and thief, Sylux found employment at the local library and spent many of his nights sleeping among the books (without the knowledge or approval of the library staff). It was at this time that his aptitude for reading and the Arcane began to make itself apparent. 

As Sylux was reaching his early teenage years, he found a book hidden behind other books on a shelf near the top floor of the library, it had apparently been long forgotten about and rested unread for many years. After cleaning the book of the dust and webs that were engulfing it, Sylux soon discovered the book was written in a strange, runic language. Cross-referencing this language with other books he had found in the library, Sylux was able to mutter a few of the words and to his extreme shock, a female faerie dragon appeared in a flash before him. To his even greater shock, this creature could speak and identified itself as "Xaos." 

Xaos was extremely dismayed to learn that its summoner was not its kindly old master (who apparently had passed away some time ago), and that its new summoner was an ignorant, prepubescent kid. However, Sylux impressed the creature with his capable intellect and ability to solve puzzles and games with speed and accuracy and so she began tutoring the young boy in the ways of the Arcane using what little knowledge she held from her previous master's lessons. This opened a whole new world of possibilities to Sylux and would mark the beginning of a path he would follow for the rest of his life. 
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==Early Wizardy==
 
For the next few years, Sylux would gather what knowledge he could from the books within the library and began working on refining and mastering his knowledge and technique of the Arcane. Though lacking a proper mentor, Sylux developed a reasonable understanding of the basic principles of the Arcane and by the time he was eighteen years old, he had developed into a competent fledgling Wizard. 

It was soon after this that Sylux met an older man while traveling through the Market District by the name of Fergus Goodmane. A brief conversation with Fergus saw the two settling in for a longer discussion inside a local tavern and soon Sylux was mystified with Fergus' talk of Andrinor, the Trust and the possibilities that were available to Sylux should he continue to pursue his Art. Sylux would choose to follow under Fergus' guidance and became an initiate to the White Order of the Light. 

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==Branching Out==
 
Sylux eventually became more active in the society and politics of Mikona. He eventually encountered a cleric of Gorethar visiting from Elysia and would dedicate his faith to Gorethar, becoming an Aspirant to the Order of Gorethar. His faith would continue to guide him through the rest of his life (up to this point) and he quickly developed a reputation for a level-headed approach to the tenets of Gorethar. 

It was under this light that Sylux was asked by Dame Moira Celyn Callindraes (then Windspar) to enlist in the Iron Fist Division of the M'Chekian Guards. Believing he could help ferret out corruption and bring about a positive influence to Mikona and M'Chek through the Guards, Sylux agreed to the request and enlisted. 

===Order of Gorethar===
 
For the next several years, Sylux would be an active member of the Order of Gorethar, often dedicating his knowledge of the Arcane to the dilemmas and challenges faced by the Order. His behavior would continue to be conditioned by the discipline and leadership of the Paladins and Clerics he was surrounded by. 
Eventually, Sylux would work his way into becoming an Ordained member of the Order and being established as the Arcane Adjutant between the Order of Gorethar and the White Order of the Light. This marked one of the most memorable accomplishments in his life.
 
====Decline====
 
However, it would not be long before the Order of Gorethar underwent a swift and dramatic change in leadership. A visiting Cleric and Paladin from the Church of Gorethar in Deglos began monitoring the Order's activities in Elysia. This overseeing would lead to a clash with Sylux's faith and understanding of the tenets of Gorethar. 

The representative from the church adopted a rigid, aggressive stance toward anyone not in the Order and an uncompromising approach to dealing with what was considered "evil" in his eyes. This approach led to often hostile, even violent, confrontations with others outside of the Order and an overbearing, critical attitude toward those within. While Sylux felt his unity with the Order breaking over this disparity, he did not vocalize his discontent. 

===M'Chekian Guard===
 
Sylux's start in the Iron Fist Division was rocky. The Guard was primarily run by Valokians, and the leadership were primarily Dominators. Sylux's ideology clashed with his leadership on several occasions and his unwillingness to engage in certain political maneuvers made by the Guards landed him in a position where he was about to get terminated from the Guards. 

This changed when Sylux brought before the current Provost Marshal of the Guards two thieves he had arrested at the docks for breaking and entering and robbery. Sylux suggested a series of punishments involving community service and making an example of them that pleased the Provost, Gotthardt Stahl. This marked a turn around in Sylux's career and Sylux eventually earned the respect of his fellow Guards and the leadership. 

When Gotthardt Stahl felt it was time to retire, it was Sylux that he named his successor. 
====Provost Marshal====
 

(( This section is under construction. ))

[[Category:PCs|Raynes, Sylux]]
[[Category:MChekPCs|Raynes, Sylux]]
[[Category:Psi-Mage|Raynes, Sylux]]

PCs:Sylux Raynes

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PCs:Sylux Raynes

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PCs:Sylux Raynes

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Guild:WhiteOrder

2014-07-29T22:17:05Z

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{{MageOrders}}

=White Order of the Light=

==About Us==

''Honor. Compassion. Discipline.'' 

The White Order of the Light is a society of mages within the Trust of [[Andrinor|Andrinor]]. Like all mage orders, its primary area of expertise and focus is within the Arcane; however, as the Arcane affects nearly every other aspect of life, so too is the Order actively involved in other areas. Within this grand scope of influence, members of the White Order of the Light strive to be examples of lawful, responsible members of societies, cultures and organizations; holding that only through just laws can the rights and privileges of individuals be protected and upheld. Because of this, the three attributes of the White's philosophy are:
 
'''Honor:''' Composing oneself with integrity and accountability, never compromising for personal gain or leniency.
 
'''Compassion:''' Striving to understand the needs of others and place them before the needs of self, with the understanding that one must not forsake oneself entirely lest the ability to care for others be lost.
 
'''Discipline:''' Holding oneself accountable to the highest standard of character, integrity and activity. Contemplating the ramifications of one's actions and refraining from rash or irrational behavior.
 
Only through practicing all three of these tenets can a mage of the White Order serve as a beacon of hope and justice in every aspect of their lives. The means are every bit as important as the end itself.
 
===Members===
PC members:
====Active Members====
[[PCs:Solveig|Solveig]] 
[[PCs:Sylux_Raynes|Sylux Raynes]] 
[[PCs:Sephira_Everliss|Sephira Everliss Raynes]] 
[[PCs:Vidian Maidenhart|Vidian Maidenhart]] 
[[PCs:Micah_Elizabeth_Ormane|Micah Elizabeth Ormane]] 

'''Initiates:''' 
''Caldo Teneglen'' 
''Solomon Umn'' 
''Muerik Ashalo'' 
''[[PCs:Xedora|Xedora]]'' 

====Inactive Members====
[[PCs:Vanar_Alhaldren|Vanar Alhaldren]] 
[[PCs:Jenny_Hallendon|Jenny Hallendon]] 
[[PCs:Fergus_Goodmane|Fergus Goodmane]] 
[[PCs:Jessica_Paragon|Jessica Paragon]] 
[[PCs:Unen_Yana|Unen Yana]] 
[[PCs:Aria_Ashby|Aria Ashby]] 
[[PCs:Arwan_Mylwen|Arwan Mylwen]] 
[[PCs:Terra_Earthkin|Terra Earthkin]] 
[[PCs:Erriss_Nerivenne|Erriss Nerivenne]] 
[[PCs:Dalabrin_Gillivray|Dalabrin Gillivray]] 
[[PCs:Aramil_Fynn|Aramil Fynn]] 
==Out of Character Information==
'''Who can join:''' Only characters with the wizard or sorcerer class can join, and of a mindset compatible with the White Order's ideals. It is not required that your character be a follower of any specific deity to join.

'''Base:''' [[Visimontium]] (where we have a nice tower). Many White mages also call [[Elysia]] home. We are working on building a tower in the south!

'''Description:''' One of the mage orders of Andrinor's Trust. We're always growing, and are looking for even more active members.

'''What we do:''' The White Order of the Light is a group of wizards and sorcerers that use magic to help others and uphold justice. We work with other guilds as well as on our own to further the ideals of good and truth, fight evil, perform charitable acts, etc. Arcane magic, to a White Mage, is a tool, one that should be used to help others, protect the innocent and underprivileged, better societies in which they live, and through this better oneself. But it is also worthy as an end to work towards. Working to strike a balance between the world of magic, which is inherently chaotic, with the importance of virtue and honor is one of the most compelling parts of being a mage of the White.

'''What to expect:''' Lots of fun, thought-provoking RP, outings and events, and inclusion in some of the more interesting goings-on in Avlis. In-character research and tutoring on spellcasting, good, law, etc. We need people that love to RP, and that want to get involved. Come be a part of it!

'''What is expected of you:''' Any mage who finds themselves wanting to use their magic to help others may attempt to join, and the amount of involvement in the Order is entirely up to you. We have an involved initiation period which can take up to a few months, and some IC rules about how magic can and cannot be used, in keeping with the ideals of a compassionate, honorable, and disciplined order. For example, we have very restrictive rules about necromancy-school and mind-control spells.

'''Note:''' It is suggested that you speak to as many orders of the Trust as possible, to find the one that is the best fit for your character. 
==How to Contact Us==
Send an In-Character note to... 

Member: [[PCs:Sylux_Raynes|Sylux Raynes]] ([http://www.avlis.org/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=14925 PM gOSolo]) 
Archmage: [[NPCs:Gorem Stonebeard|Gorem Stonebeard]] 
Great Mage of Relations: [[NPCs:Heather Aimos|Heather Aimos]] ([http://avlis.org/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=10469 OOC: DM-run NPC, PM Plethora]) 
Loremaster [[PCs:Fergus Goodmane|Fergus Goodmane]] ([http://www.avlis.org/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=9700 PM Pathos Street]) 

...or find a member or initiate In-Game!

[[Category:Mage Orders|WhiteOrder]]
[[Category:Guilds|WhiteOrder]]

[[Category:Mage Orders|WhiteOrder]]
[[Category:Guilds|WhiteOrder]]

Guild:WhiteOrder

2014-07-29T22:15:35Z

GOSolo:

{{MageOrders}}

=White Order of the Light=

==About Us==

''Honor. Compassion. Discipline.'' 

The White Order of the Light is a society of mages within the Trust of [[Andrinor|Andrinor]]. Like all mage orders, its primary area of expertise and focus is within the Arcane; however, as the Arcane affects nearly every other aspect of life, so too is the Order actively involved in other areas. Within this grand scope of influence, members of the White Order of the Light strive to be examples of lawful, responsible members of societies, cultures and organizations; holding that only through just laws can the rights and privileges of individuals be protected and upheld. Because of this, the three attributes of the White's philosophy are:
 
'''Honor:''' Composing oneself with integrity and accountability, never compromising for personal gain or leniency.
 
'''Compassion:''' Striving to understand the needs of others and place them before the needs of self, with the understanding that one must not forsake oneself entirely lest the ability to care for others be lost.
 
'''Discipline:''' Holding oneself accountable to the highest standard of character, integrity and activity. Contemplating the ramifications of one's actions and refraining from rash or irrational behavior.
 
Only through practicing all three of these tenets can a mage of the White Order serve as a beacon of hope and justice in every aspect of their lives. The means are every bit as important as the end itself.
 
===Members===
PC members:
====Active Members====
[[PCs:Solveig|Solveig]] 
[[PCs:Sylux_Raynes|Sylux Raynes]] 
[[PCs:Sephira_Everliss|Sephira Everliss Raynes]] 
[[PCs:Vidian Maidenhart|Vidian Maidenhart]] 
[[PCs:Micah_Ormane|Micah Elizabeth Ormane]] 

'''Initiates:''' 
''Caldo Teneglen'' 
''Solomon Umn'' 
''Muerik Ashalo'' 
''[[PCs:Xedora|Xedora]]'' 

====Inactive Members====
[[PCs:Vanar_Alhaldren|Vanar Alhaldren]] 
[[PCs:Jenny_Hallendon|Jenny Hallendon]] 
[[PCs:Fergus_Goodmane|Fergus Goodmane]] 
[[PCs:Jessica_Paragon|Jessica Paragon]] 
[[PCs:Unen_Yana|Unen Yana]] 
[[PCs:Aria_Ashby|Aria Ashby]] 
[[PCs:Arwan_Mylwen|Arwan Mylwen]] 
[[PCs:Terra_Earthkin|Terra Earthkin]] 
[[PCs:Erriss_Nerivenne|Erriss Nerivenne]] 
[[PCs:Dalabrin_Gillivray|Dalabrin Gillivray]] 
[[PCs:Aramil_Fynn|Aramil Fynn]] 
==Out of Character Information==
'''Who can join:''' Only characters with the wizard or sorcerer class can join, and of a mindset compatible with the White Order's ideals. It is not required that your character be a follower of any specific deity to join.

'''Base:''' [[Visimontium]] (where we have a nice tower). Many White mages also call [[Elysia]] home. We are working on building a tower in the south!

'''Description:''' One of the mage orders of Andrinor's Trust. We're always growing, and are looking for even more active members.

'''What we do:''' The White Order of the Light is a group of wizards and sorcerers that use magic to help others and uphold justice. We work with other guilds as well as on our own to further the ideals of good and truth, fight evil, perform charitable acts, etc. Arcane magic, to a White Mage, is a tool, one that should be used to help others, protect the innocent and underprivileged, better societies in which they live, and through this better oneself. But it is also worthy as an end to work towards. Working to strike a balance between the world of magic, which is inherently chaotic, with the importance of virtue and honor is one of the most compelling parts of being a mage of the White.

'''What to expect:''' Lots of fun, thought-provoking RP, outings and events, and inclusion in some of the more interesting goings-on in Avlis. In-character research and tutoring on spellcasting, good, law, etc. We need people that love to RP, and that want to get involved. Come be a part of it!

'''What is expected of you:''' Any mage who finds themselves wanting to use their magic to help others may attempt to join, and the amount of involvement in the Order is entirely up to you. We have an involved initiation period which can take up to a few months, and some IC rules about how magic can and cannot be used, in keeping with the ideals of a compassionate, honorable, and disciplined order. For example, we have very restrictive rules about necromancy-school and mind-control spells.

'''Note:''' It is suggested that you speak to as many orders of the Trust as possible, to find the one that is the best fit for your character. 
==How to Contact Us==
Send an In-Character note to... 

Member: [[PCs:Sylux_Raynes|Sylux Raynes]] ([http://www.avlis.org/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=14925 PM gOSolo]) 
Archmage: [[NPCs:Gorem Stonebeard|Gorem Stonebeard]] 
Great Mage of Relations: [[NPCs:Heather Aimos|Heather Aimos]] ([http://avlis.org/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=10469 OOC: DM-run NPC, PM Plethora]) 
Loremaster [[PCs:Fergus Goodmane|Fergus Goodmane]] ([http://www.avlis.org/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=9700 PM Pathos Street]) 

...or find a member or initiate In-Game!

[[Category:Mage Orders|WhiteOrder]]
[[Category:Guilds|WhiteOrder]]

[[Category:Mage Orders|WhiteOrder]]
[[Category:Guilds|WhiteOrder]]

Psion

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{{Psionics}}

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[[Image:Psion.jpg|thumb|right|Psion Stats]]

== Overview ==
===Basics===

'''Prestige Class''' 
'''Requirements:''' Non-chaotic, at least 2nd level character 
'''Hit Dice:''' d6 
'''Weapon Proficiencies:''' Simple, Rogue, Druid 
'''Armor Proficiencies:''' Light 
'''High Saves:''' Will, Fortitude 
'''Bonus Feats:''' Arcane Defence (Enchantment), Check PSP Total 
'''Base Attack Bonus:''' Follows Cleric/Rogue progression 
'''Skill points:''' 4+INT mod 
'''Class Skills:''' Concentration, Heal, Lore, Persuade, Search, Spellcraft, Spot 

'''Feat Progression:''' Two powers may be selected each level. The normal feats received every third level may be used to take an additional power if a psionlevel is taken at that time. 

'''Feats (non-psionic):''' the standard 1 feat at every 3rd character level. Psions do not receive bonus feats or epic bonus feats. 

'''PSP Total Progression:''' 10+10*psion-level with a bonus for high Wisdom, Constitution and Intelligence. The Wisdom bonus is applied at each level; the bonus from Constitution and Intelligence only affects the starting PSP (i.e. at first level). 

'''''PSP are gained as follows:''''' 

At first level: ''PSP = {(WIS - 5) * 2} + (CON - 15) + (INT - 15) + Feats taken at first level'', where (stat-15) has a minimum of zero. 

Each new level: ''PSP = current total + '''{'''(Psionlevel-1) * (WIS-5)'''}''' + Feats taken at that level'', where (WIS-5) has a minimum of 10. 

'''''PSP are recalulated''''' whenever one of these elements changes (i.e. WIS, CON or INT increases or decreases, Psionlevel changes, appropriate feat taken) using a single fomula that combines those above (again, (stat-15) has a minimum of zero): 

''PSP = {(WIS - 5) * 2} + (CON - 15) + (INT - 15) + Feats + {(Psionlevel-1) * (WIS-5 (Min = 10))}'' 

'''DC's for Psion powers: ''' 12 + 1/2 Psion lvl + applicable stat modifier, except for Ultrablast and Contact which start at 10 and 16 respectively. 

'''Psion Power Score and Power Check: ''' When a Psion ability is first used a power check is made. A power check is a d20 roll against that ability's power score, the lower the roll the better. For example, the Psychometabolism ability "Accelerate" has a power score of "Con -2". So, if your Con stat is 16, you need a 14 (Con -2) or under to succeed. 

==Roleplaying your Psion==
[[Telepathy|Telepathy Guide]] for the Neverwinter Nights game Avlis PW

==Power Descriptions==
[[Clairsentience]] 
[[Psychokinesis]] 
[[Psychometabolism]] 
[[Psychoportation]] 
[[TelepathyPowers|Telepathy]] 
[[Metapsionics]] 
[[Psionic Specializations]]

==Reference==
[[Psychic Combat]] 
[http://home.twcny.rr.com/rwdfiles/Misc/Psionic%20Descriptions%20-%20pg.31.jpg Psychokinesis-Psychometabolism] 
[http://home.twcny.rr.com/rwdfiles/Misc/Psionic%20Descriptions%20%20-%20pg.32.jpg Psychoportation-Telepathy] 
[http://home.twcny.rr.com/rwdfiles/Misc/Psionic%20Descriptions%20-%20pg.33.jpg Telepathy - Clairsentience]

==On Avlis==

The psions of Avlis are generally well-received in many nations. This is especially true in [[Orc|orcish]] society where sorcerers and wizards are illegal. The orcs are well aware of the origins of their powers and have accepted them as a good substitute for magic. Consequently, the nations [[Brekon (nation)|Brekon]] and [[Dubunat]] have become bastions of psionic learning and study for many, and this influence has spread especially to [[The Kurathene Empire|the Kurathene Empire]], where they have been called "mindbenders" and found useful as guardians on ships... with far less chance of catching sails on fire.

Though their numbers are primarily highest in the western parts of the continent, psions have been popping up in other areas too and generally meeting with acceptance. Those who see them realize the discipline it takes to become one, and many psion orders are either associated with or part of existing monsastic orders. The close association between monks and psions is born of their common penchant for discipline. Whereas monks try to unify mind and body, psions try to transcend the body and become the mind. The two philosophies are compatible for the most part, though monastic and psionic orders that are in conflict with one another do exist, for example the Order of The Way and the Order of the Will.

==See also==

[http://www.avlis.org/viewforum.php?f=244 Avlis Private Discussion: Monks and Psions], a private class discussion forum. PM Moderator [http://www.avlis.org/privmsg.php?mode=post&u=6921 dougnoel] to request access.
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[[Category:Psionics| Psionics]]