Hymn, a nomad of the Star Treader clan who wanders the lands.
Hymn, a nomad of the Star Treader clan who wanders the lands.
- Age
- 25
- Date of Birth
- 33rd of Yvirdin, 333
- Gender
- Male
- Hair
- Silver
- Skin Tone/Pigmentation
- Stellar Parallax
- Height
- 6 ft. 2 in.
- Weight
- 160lb
Appearance
Physical Description
Hymn is taller than the average of his kin. Though it may be hard to discern at first glance, Hymn isn't overly muscular, but he is quite toned and rather nimble for his size.
Body Features
What little of the skin that can be seen is celestial in the literal sense, appearing as if it were the night sky. A black expanse dotted with stars and cosmic dust which moves with the viewer as they circle around him. Looking straight at him, a face is not very discernable.
Facial Features
Hymn's facial features are incredibly difficult to isolate at first, but are recognizable once noticed. Some stars shine brighter than the others, appearing as his eyes. When viewed from portrait, a sharp jawline can be seen. If his hood is pulled down, shaved threads of silver hair can be seen covering the top of his head.
Identifying Characteristics
On both of Hymn's palms are a pattern of blue stars in the shape of triangles.
Apparel & Accessories
Hymn drapes a white-ish himation atop a light-blue chiton resting underneath. He has a hood pulled partially over the back of his head. On his forearms are light-colored wooden bracelets, which help tack his baggy sleeves to his body, preventing them obstructing his motions.
Mentality
Personal history
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It was a cool summer night, crickets chirped away noisily as the stars danced across the night sky ever so slowly. Fresh dew begins to settle on the tent exteriors, collecting and rolling off into awaiting containers. The Star Treaders, a nomadic tribe of constellatory Aasimar, began their interchangement of shifts for watch. Hymn emerged from his tent as one of his fellow brothers waved him off for the night. He pulled up a stick from the ground and it became alight, allowing him to guide himself through the pitch. Hymn walked out passed the perimeter of the camp to survey the camp's surrounding's.
Hymn looked up into the starry sky, reciting the names of the constellations above him, knowing which ones were visible this time of year. It was crucial to know them as his people sowed crops under one star, harvested under another, and moved their tribe to another location under a third. As Hymn turned to the western edge of the sky, he watched a star flicker and disappear. He thought to himself, "Perhaps a stray cloud in the distance." Soon another star gave way and vanished.. then another.. and another. Darkness slowly consumed the stars of the night, creeping all the way over to the East.
Hymn, highly alarmed at this spectacle, ran back towards the Star Treader encampment to wake them. When he entered one of the communal tents, it was barren. He scoured the rest of the tents, each turning up empty. Hymn finally rushed to the elders' tent, finally greeted outside by one of the elders, but before Hymn began to speak, the elder faded away. He stood there, and looked down at the stick, the light from it slowly disappearing. The pitch encroached on him, and swallowed him whole.
Hymn woke up from his bedroll in a cold sweat, tears forming at the corners of his star-like eyes. He grasped his face and sighs with relief. It had been three weeks since this awful nightmare first began to terrorize him. He decided it had finally been enough. Hymn uncovered a wrapped-up bundle of hides and blankets and peered inside at the contents. Hidden within was a massive war scythe which radiated like the full moon. It had appeared in Hymn's personal tent when he woke up from the first vision.
He informed the tribe elders of his decision to journey out alone, that his haunting visions were troubling and that he needed answers. Hymn knew not when he would return, if he would at all, but he did know that what ill visions plagued him can not just be ignored.
Education
Like most of the children of the clan, Hymn was taught at an early age the basics of survival, including foraging and hunting; self-sufficiency and farming; the ability to read and write; and dealing with trade and currency. Being closer to the leaders and elders of the Star Treaders than some of the other children, Hymn was also educated in handling some diplomatic affairs, in order to avoid disputes with other nomadic tribes and natives. Hymn's mentor, elder Muse, taught him the introductory to druidcraft, leaving to learn the rest himself.
Known Languages
Hymn knows many tongues with which he may frequent between to convey short words with long meanings. He knows the tongue of man for upholding conversations. The tongue of celestials, a shared language of his clan and family members. The druidic tongue for discussion in secrecy among his elders. He can also speak the tongue of giants, for on many of his nomadic clan's journeys, they have traded with them.
Personality
Quotes & Catchphrases
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Likes & Dislikes
While Hymn appreciates much of what other cultures have invented and respects how they live, though he despises how many of these societies mistreat the land and how over-reliant they are on metals.
Virtues & Personality perks
Hymn holds those that he considers his companions in high regards and is instinctually protective over them.
Vices & Personality flaws
Hymn believes cautionary planning is a waste of time. Living in the moment and being reactionary to immediate and short-term events is Hymn's method, even when it could be dangerous.
Personality Quirks
Staying in one place for a long period of time makes Hymn feel uncomfortable.
Hygiene
Hymn keeps himself clean when given the opportunity to do so, preferring freshwater streams and springs, over bathhouses. Having learned from his fellow tribesman, he creates his own soap; infusing oils from wild lavender and mint to keep a fresh scent, and to repel insects.
Social
Birthplace
The hills North-East of Marynn
Contacts & Relations
Hymn is the pupil of Muse, an elder of the Star Treaders and whom he owes his tutelage and education to.
Family Ties
Hymn is the son of Piety and Psalm, his mother and father, respectively; husband to Bliss; and father to Song, his daughter.
Religious Views
Hymn holds some common beliefs that are shared among his tribe, such as when their people pass, they join the stars of the night sky. As such, they hold the stars in high regard, offering prayers and revering them in respect to their memory, even when their names are long-forgotten.
Social
Birthplace
The hills North-East of Marynn
Contacts & Relations
Hymn is the pupil of Muse, an elder of the Star Treaders and whom he owes his tutelage and education to.
Family Ties
Hymn is the son of Piety and Psalm, his mother and father, respectively; husband to Bliss; and father to Song, his daughter.
Religious Views
Hymn holds some common beliefs that are shared among his tribe, such as when their people pass, they join the stars of the night sky. As such, they hold the stars in high regard, offering prayers and revering them in respect to their memory, even when their names are long-forgotten.