Erik Searches for Power
Erik "Pale" Redhorn stood at the gates of the Great Library of Frandyln, the massive, vine-covered spires casting an otherworldly glow in the fading twilight. The faint hum of arcane energy lingered in the air, beckoning him closer. For two weeks, his party would rest here, waiting for their next quest. Erik, however, saw it as the perfect opportunity to hunt for power.
His sharp eyes gleamed with ambition as he pulled his cloak tighter around him, stepping into the grand halls of the library. Rows upon rows of ancient tomes, scrolls, and enchanted relics filled the towering shelves. The fey city was known for its mysteries, and this library held secrets long forgotten by the world beyond. Erik’s goal was simple: unearth some hidden lore or ancient artifact that would bring him one step closer to becoming the most powerful mage to ever live.
Erik immediately reached out to his old contacts from the Mage’s Tower in Isondale. Over the years, his relentless pursuit of power had left him with useful allies. Some still whispered of his brilliance, others of his cold ambition. Regardless of their opinions, they all knew his resources were substantial, and many owed him favors. With the promise of coin, knowledge, and even more favors, he called upon them to scour the city’s most obscure corners for leads, giving him access to locked archives and long-forgotten vaults within the library.
Each day, he combed through the library, silver coins exchanged in shadowed corners with archivists and fey scholars, some of whom hadn't seen daylight in decades. He spent his first week poring over aged manuscripts, deciphering complex rituals and forbidden spells. Arcane symbols danced in his mind as he pieced together fragments of ancient conjurations, spells that could potentially summon forces long believed lost to the ages.
Despite his steady progress, Erik felt something was still missing. In his second week, he shifted his focus to the artifacts. The Feywild was home to powerful objects, their enchantments twisted by the whims of its unpredictable magic. His inquiries led him to a forgotten chamber deep within the library its entrance hidden behind layers of illusions and forgotten wards. Erik felt the pulse of arcane energy intensify as he stepped closer, the very air vibrating with secrets waiting to be unearthed. His heart raced, a rare flicker of excitement creeping into his normally calculated demeanor.
With a muttered incantation, Erik dispelled the final ward, revealing a door carved from dark wood and inlaid with silver runes that shimmered in the dim light. His fingers traced the symbols, ancient and unfamiliar, as he pushed the door open. Inside, the chamber was unlike any he had encountered. The walls seemed to stretch into infinity, lined with shelves that bore objects so old that even their purpose had been forgotten. At the center of the room, resting on a pedestal of polished stone, was a single artifact.
It drew Erik’s gaze immediately, its presence overwhelming and yet inviting. He could feel its magic before he even laid eyes on it—a dark, seductive power, ancient and raw. The whispers of forgotten voices echoed faintly in his mind, calling to him, promising him everything he had ever desired. Erik approached the artifact slowly, each step measured, his mind calculating every possible outcome.
The closer he came, the louder the whispers grew. It was as if the artifact knew him—understood him in a way that no one else ever had. It promised knowledge beyond anything found in the mortal realms, power that could reshape reality itself. Erik’s hand hovered over the object, his thoughts racing. He had spent years seeking something like this, years sacrificing friendships, loyalty, even morality in his endless pursuit. And now, here it was.
For a brief moment, doubt crept into his mind—was this the step too far? Could this be the power that would consume him, as it had so many others before? But the moment passed as quickly as it came. Erik’s ambition had always outweighed his caution. He reached out, his fingertips brushing against the surface of the artifact.
A surge of energy shot through him, and the whispers fell silent.
Erik stood in the darkened chamber, his breath slow and steady. Whatever lay in his grasp now—whatever this power might be—he knew one thing: the world would never see him the same way again.
He turned, cloak swirling in the faint glow of arcane light, and left the chamber behind him. The Great Library of Frandyln still held its secrets, but Erik "Pale" Redhorn now held something far more precious.
What it was, only time would tell.
Erik's Journal Ordered oldest to newest
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Erik's "Character" Flavor
22 Nov 2022 07:47:31
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Erik's Additional Character Depth
22 Nov 2022 11:22:40
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Sub-class Activity
09 Dec 2022 05:44:26
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Summarization Activity
09 Dec 2022 10:31:48
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Erik and Aakscree's Accident
09 Dec 2022 10:43:09
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Acq Inc XP Activity
10 Feb 2023 10:00:37
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My First Day
20 May 2023 02:51:56
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Planning Ahead for Next Shape Shift
26 May 2023 02:08:12
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Erik Work's for Local Scribe
06 Dec 2023 12:37:05
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Erik Relaxes in Dewbreak
04 Jul 2024 04:06:31
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Erik Tries Crafting
07 Sep 2024 10:57:58
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Erik Searches for Power
21 Sep 2024 02:30:52
22 Nov 2022 07:47:31
22 Nov 2022 11:22:40
09 Dec 2022 05:44:26
09 Dec 2022 10:31:48
09 Dec 2022 10:43:09
10 Feb 2023 10:00:37
20 May 2023 02:51:56
26 May 2023 02:08:12
06 Dec 2023 12:37:05
04 Jul 2024 04:06:31
07 Sep 2024 10:57:58
21 Sep 2024 02:30:52
The major events and journals in Erik's history, from the beginning to today.
Erik Searches for Power
Erik "Pale" Redhorn stood at the gates of the Great Library of Frandyln, the massive, vine-covered spires casting an otherworldly glow in the fading twilight. The faint hum of arcane energy lingered in the air, beckoning him closer. For two weeks, his par...
11:50 pm - 23.09.2024Erik Searches for Power
Erik "Pale" Redhorn stood at the gates of the Great Library of Frandyln, the massive, vine-covered spires casting an otherworldly glow in the fading twilight. The faint hum of arcane energy lingered in the air, beckoning him closer. For two weeks, his par...
02:52 pm - 21.09.2024The Journal Entry’s title
Erik "Pale" Redhorn stood at the gates of the Great Library of Frandyln, the massive, vine-covered spires casting an otherworldly glow in the fading twilight. The faint hum of arcane energy lingered in the air, beckoning him closer. For two weeks, his par...
02:51 pm - 21.09.2024Erik Tries Crafting
Having decided to experiment with crafting magic items Erik decides to start with something easy and looks to craft a tankard of sobriety. Erik finds a local vendor who sells him the formula for 100gp. He then spends the 50gp for collecting the materials ...
11:05 pm - 07.09.2024Erik Relaxes in Dewbreak
After a long week of memorizing and transcribing spells Erik sit back and relaxes with a glass of red wine. As he begins to write in his personal journal he thinks back to the early days of when he was first accepted among the council of high mages in Iso...
04:14 pm - 04.07.2024Erik Relaxes in Dewbreak
After a long week of memorizing and transcribing spells Erik sit back and relaxes with a glass of red wine. As he begins to write in his personal journal he thinks back to the early days of when he was first accepted among the council of high mages in Iso...
04:12 pm - 04.07.2024Session 11: The Journey Home
01:19 am - 05.06.2024Session 11: The Journey Home
01:18 am - 05.06.2024Session 10: Seeking A Golden Fleece
01:16 am - 05.06.2024Session 10: Seeking A Golden Fleece
01:15 am - 05.06.2024Session 9: Journey to Theros
11:30 pm - 16.12.2023Session 9: Journey to Theros
06:35 pm - 09.12.2023Session 8: The Legend of the Yeren
11:21 pm - 28.11.2023Session 8: The Legend of the Yeren
11:20 pm - 28.11.2023Session 7: The Bagman
03:43 am - 09.10.2023Session 7: The Bagman
03:42 am - 09.10.2023Planning Ahead for Next Shape Shift
Erik "The Pale" Redhorn decides that it would be in the best interest of him and Scree if he establishes a method for them to pool their resources for mutual survival. Erik spends a week seeking out the local “lock box” service and sets up a lock ...
01:29 pm - 03.06.2023Planning Ahead for Next Shape Shift
Erik "The Pale" Redhorn decides that it would be in the best interest of him and Scree if he establishes a method for them to pool their resources for mutual survival. Erik spends a week seeking out the local “lock box” service and sets up a lock ...
10:49 pm - 01.06.2023Carousing among Dewbreak's Citizens
Erik "The Pale" Redhorn decides he intends to devote some time to drinking, eating, and getting to know the locals. With 50 gold coins, his ability conjures objects at will, and other tricks he seeks out the local middle-class hubs of life and attempts to...
02:12 am - 26.05.2023My First Day
I was working in one of the academy's labs and the cursed monkey Scree barged in and caused my sepll to miss cast. Apparently, this has some how casued us to cbecome one entitty. Maybe something to do with her druid wild shape interacting with the conjura...
02:59 pm - 20.05.2023Session 3: A Crown of Antlers
08:20 pm - 05.05.2023Session 3: A Crown of Antlers
08:18 pm - 05.05.2023Acq Inc XP Activity
How might you look at adventuring as a “business opportunity”? I believe that what I do while going out on adventures, doing quests, and similar activities will help me to not only establish myself as a known wizard, but also help me to expand my c...
10:00 pm - 10.02.2023Session 1: Their First Steps
01:40 am - 07.02.2023Session 1: Their First Steps
02:13 am - 02.02.2023Erik and Aakscree's Accident
The wizard sat at his desk, his back aching from sitting hunched over ancient texts for hours on end. His mouth parched, Erik reached out for the goblet beside him but instead of finding it, he knocked over the bottle of ink. He cursed under his breath, s...
10:43 pm - 09.12.2022Summarization Activity
Erik was born to Mular and Zia Redhorn in the city of Isondale. Mular is a member of the city watch and bears no special status. Zia is an alchemist and herbalist who owns a wagon in the market ward. Erik, from his youngest years has wished to become a wi...
06:30 pm - 09.12.2022Sub-class Activity
*Erik fumbles a little with his ink and pen as he begins to write in his journal again*. I have always been fascinated by the magician’s that could produce animals and other things from nothing. Being able to become invisible or throwing a fire bolt ...
04:20 pm - 09.12.2022Erik's Additional Character Depth
*Erik Redhorn settles in for another evening at his desk to update his ever-growing journal. Erik pours himself a little wine and begins writing after lighting a well-used candle which resides on the back end of his desk*. I was cleaning one of the mag...
08:22 pm - 22.11.2022Erik's "Character" Flavor
*As Erik relaxes in his small room at the mage's tower, he takes a sip of water and then begins writing in his leather journal*. I am never going to get accustomed to how difficult Draconic is to read, but it is one of the most common languages for sp...
07:47 pm - 22.11.2022The list of amazing people following the adventures of Erik.
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Birthplace
Isondale
Current Residence
Isondale