Ruby
Ruby wears a choker with a Zeilar amulet affixed to the front. The depiction is stylized in a way that is unique to the priesthood, and also has a ruby gemstone in the middle, something not typically found in these amulets.
Ruby was born in Bronthan Capital in the year 6848 to an unknown mother and father, and adopted by one of the high ranking priests to be raised in and around the temples and palaces in the capital. All that is known about her parents is that one is a member of the priesthood, and the other was an elf who was not supposed to be there.
The unique combination of her elven and priestly heritage gave her a unique gift of magic that might have been heralded had she not been of such unknown parentage, and not been completely overshadowed by the presence of another blessed child born less than a year before her.
Instead, she served as an assistant to her adopted father, or to anyone her adopted father told her to assist, which sometimes involved being around the very blessed child some saw her as a pale imitation of. When not on duty, she would spend much of her free time worshiping Zeilar and studying the teachings of the Brothan faith in preparation for her to join the priesthood when she came of age.
It was only after that child had gone missing and was presumed dead did attention finally shift to Ruby in a meaningful way. While negative comparisons to the original blessed child were expected, it was ultimately the scandal of her parentage that was too great for the priesthood to bear, and it was decided that she should be sent to Ioth Academy. The reason she was given was so that she could receive the best magical education available and return better able to help serve and defend her country (even though she could have easily received sufficient training and education in Brontha). In reality, they just needed to get rid of her. While some, including her adopted father, hope she will in fact return and be such a force in the service of Brontha that any past scandal she is a reminder of will be brushed aside, most do not care if she returns or would even prefer that she doesn't, and are proceeding under the assumption that she won't.
Ruby is naturally sweet and compassionate, and holds a deep faith in Zeilar, from which she emulates the other aspects of the Phoenix God; honesty, bravery, etc. Her faith also gives her a certain naiveté when it comes to how corruptible people can be even without the direct influence of the infernals. While she is aware of some of the questions that surround her (parentage, comparisons to and taking up the blessed child's position, didn't need to go to the Academy) she has made no attempt to find fault in any of this and fully intends to return to Brontha like she was told to, if not for the complication that is her relationship with Dubin. She doesn't want to leave him alone, but also knows that taking him to Brontha (or as Luteti has suggested, to a Dokkalfar Grotto) probably isn't the best idea for him.
Dubin's Journal Ordered oldest to newest
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Divination Through Dreams
6852
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About Clan Eucra
6848
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Adapting to the Academy
6860
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A Funny Fairy Friend
6858
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Dubin attends the Green Gala with Ruby and Luteti
29 Nov 2021 04:22:14
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Interpreting Dreams with Ruby and Luteti
01 Dec 2021 04:53:27
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Destiny Manifests
06 Dec 2021 03:12:15
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Year 4 project wrap up
11 Dec 2021 09:54:10
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Off to Never-Never Land
12 Dec 2021 09:48:49
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Through the Looking Glass
6854
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Bittersweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
6863
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Luteti
09 Jan 2022 08:38:41
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Ruby
25 Jan 2022 05:51:36
6852
6848
6860
6858
29 Nov 2021 04:22:14
01 Dec 2021 04:53:27
06 Dec 2021 03:12:15
11 Dec 2021 09:54:10
12 Dec 2021 09:48:49
6854
6863
09 Jan 2022 08:38:41
25 Jan 2022 05:51:36
The major events and journals in Dubin's history, from the beginning to today.
The Impromptu Party
04:30 pm - 22.12.2022Bittersweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
Now that I (mostly) have a handle on controlling my magic while awake, Divana says that I need to start practicing dreamwalking. She spent a lot of time going over the various rules the academy has about dreamwalking and how even though they are very res...
03:38 pm - 04.01.2022Otherworld Studies
My clan holds many superstitions about the fae of the Otherworld. Luteti likes to tell me that more knowledge is never a bad thing, so this class should be helpful. I'm glad he's taking it with me. Ruby is taking Overworld Studies of course, anything that might let her learn more about Zeilar. I wonder if I'll meet anyone interesting in this class?
05:49 am - 03.01.2022Year 4 project wrap up
Dubin's Etiology project attempted to catalogue and present the process from dawn magic to the creation of the mind, psychic energy, and the dream world. With some help from his mentor, the pragmatic and somewhat detached dokkalfar Divana, Dubin's projec...
09:54 pm - 11.12.2021Got a handle on this magic thing
Finally feeling comfortable with my magic, just have to keep in control of myself. No surprises!
05:49 am - 09.12.2021Destiny Manifests
Though his dreams continued to be strange, repeatedly visiting the underground cities and the empty, burning town, Dubin tried to return to a normal life in his clan during his waking hours. Standing in the doorway to his home he shielded his eyes from t...
03:12 am - 06.12.2021One more pre-academy background journal entry to go, about the emergence of his magical ability. Would be easier if I had a clearer idea of what his magical ability actually is.
03:07 pm - 03.12.2021Through the Looking Glass
The elders decided the rituals would stop almost a year ago. No progress had been made, the had dreams stayed more or less the same, and the elders were becoming worried about attracting more unwanted attention. The risk had become to great, so they rul...
01:37 am - 02.12.2021Interpreting Dreams with Ruby and Luteti
The first time I told them about my dreams - I mean THOSE dreams - Ruby immediately though of how it must have been a sign from Zeilar. Luteti asked her what the sign was, but Ruby couldn't say. She was sure though, how could a dream with that much fire...
04:53 am - 01.12.2021A Funny Fairy Friend
Years had passed since the last ritual had been performed, but the dreams never stopped. Slowed, perhaps, but never stopped. More people turned to ash. A burning garden. His strange magical ability had started to worry the clan elders and they were ...
12:13 am - 29.11.2021I'm not saying the Dokkalfar actually use Metallica lyrics in their rituals, just that that's what the Dokkalfar that visited Clan Eucra in a past generation told them to say when they were teaching them the ritual.
10:49 pm - 28.11.2021Off to Never-Never Land
The bed was moved to the middle of room. The clan elders, his parents, and the parents of the missing girl gather around him. Dubin laid on the bed with just a hint of fear in his eyes, any sense of tiredness wiped away by the nerves. The clan medici...
10:46 pm - 28.11.2021Luteti
Luteti is a Dokkalfar born in one of the Dokkalfar grottos. He is motivated by knowledge and curiosity. He wants to learn about everything he can, whether its music, magic, history, religion, nature, or anything else. It is for this reason he follows t...
05:42 am - 28.11.2021Ruby
Ruby was born in Bronthan Capital in the year 6848 to an unknown mother and father, and adopted by one of the high ranking priests to be raised in and around the temples and palaces in the capital. All that is known about her parents is that one is a mem...
05:04 am - 28.11.2021Luteti
03:39 am - 28.11.2021Ruby
03:29 am - 28.11.2021Green Gala
Dubin, Luteti, and Ruby attended the Green Gala together as a trio, though everyone assumed that it was Ruby and Dubin attending together, with Luteti as the third wheel. Dubin didn't want to go, but Ruby insisted it would be good for him, and Luteti ass...
10:10 pm - 27.11.2021Adapting to the Academy
Dubin was placed in the Grotto, which happened to be the lodge with the most dokkalfar faculty, who took special interest in Dubin and helped him control and adapt to his magic. The caverns of the Grotto were no stranger to the groans Dubin would make wh...
06:26 am - 26.11.2021About Clan Eucra
Like many Hillfolk clans, Clan Eucra lived off the land, in order to move quickly in the face of an on coming infernal army. Clan Eucra managed to find some peace near the Sun Swept lands near a forest, and were able to stay settled there for many years ...
06:43 am - 20.11.2021Divination Through Dreams
The hillfolk were very cautious of the usage of magic, fearing that openly using it would attract the attention of the infernals, particularly with magic meant to touch the outside world. In such cases, they had a special ritual that allows the volunteer...
06:06 am - 20.11.2021The list of amazing people following the adventures of Dubin.
Social
Birthplace
Clan Eucra - near the Sunswept Lands
Current Residence
Ioth Academy - The Ring - Tarselmoor House - rooming with Ruby, Luteti has an unknown roommate
Contacts & Relations
A handful of other students like to hang around him, because they think his magic is cool, but only two have become genuine friends. While he can't help but fear for their safety around him, he also appreciates their attention and care.
One is a dokkalfar student named Luteti who was initially curious about his oneiromancy, but in time learned to like the person and tends to act as his best friend/personal guard, warding off others on Dubin's behalf.
The other is more genuinely concerned about Dubin himself, and is a half-elf named Ruby. Everyone just kind of assumes they are dating, but they are definitely not, and have even been allowed to room together.
He has also been mentored by a dokkalfar teacher who has some knowledge in oneiromancy, though not all the exercises they have him do actually seem to be focused on control.
He also kind of made friends with a fey creature in the forest near where his clan dwelt that taught him Sylvan. He told her he had to leave for Ioth Academy before he left, who knows where she is now.
Wealth & Financial state
Dirt poor, because all the hillfolk really have in terms of material wealth is dirt. And furs, I guess.
Family Ties
He left his clan and family back home, and hopes that he will be to at least see his family, but he knows he can never truly return, because the risk of being found the infernals is too great.
He also feels a special attachment to the lost girl, not only because she is part of his clan, but because she has indirectly defined the direction of his life for the past several years, good and bad.
Religious Views
Mostly typical Hillfolk stuff. He views his dream experiences with a certain spiritual slant, as the ritual itself was performed with a religious flavor to it. He has also started to learn and find comfort in Zeilar, thanks to his time spent with Ruby.
Social Aptitude
Makes friends easily and is naturally likable (a trait that is common in his clan), but he has become less outgoing, since he doesn't feel confident about controlling his magic, and doesn't like people hanging around him that haven't accepted the risk. The more he confidence he gains in control, the more of the old Dubin is likely to come out.
Mannerisms
Friendly, and if he ever feels relaxed with the others around him, happy and boisterous. Fairly open with his emotions. Stutters when nervous. Likes to trade jabs with others, especially Luteti. Will sometimes swear at the Alfar students in Sylvan if they give him shit because he's found it to be effective at diffusing their hostility, probably due to it being so unexpected coming from a human.
Speech
Speaks primarily in Common but with the occasional rude Undercommon or Sylvan word or phrase thrown in. Can converse in either language where appropriate.