Toma Inuka
Fallen by glory, risen by grace
Herald Toma Ilgreth Inuka (a.k.a. The Yo-Yo Master, Angel Boy, Best Boy)
Born in the divine waters of the Tempest, the Vilgerstahl, and raised to fight in the name of the Coatl, Ra'an, Toma has displayed his valiance, honour, compassion, and above all, his courage to face beasts that would easily slay him. Now, the Heralds of Ra'an are gone, scattered to the Far Planes, leaving him the sole, fallen, sentinel that guards the people. Brought close to death by a monster and left to die by the trees that fortify the villages around the Plane of Air capital, Ghaeribor, strangers came to his aid.
Now, he fights for them, protecting them from death and danger, guarding them from prying eyes, and saving them from themselves. He is the last Herald of Ra'an, an avatar of piety and love.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
He is in semi-decent physical condition, recovering slowly from a disease that lost him one of his lungs. He tries to make sure that he keeps in operational form, but he often finds himself exhausted from a lack of breath.
Body Features
Toma's body has several scars, mostly pertaining to monster strikes and some weapon attacks. Along the back of his neck, he has a healed over wound from a Finger of Death spell. Asides that, he is well defined, of which most of his body is hidden under armour majority of the day. This is what he believes makes it harder for people to pinpoint his gender identity, as his face is a mix of masculine and feminine, yet his body lacks a key feature of the female anatomy.
Facial Features
Toma's face is softly angled, his eyes warm and comforting. The scar that runs down his left eye makes him notable but if you catch him in a certain light, you would see the golden veins that resemble cracks across his skin.
Identifying Characteristics
Toma's armour is significantly identifiable, being an ornate feature with a semblance of function. If not that, his wings.
Physical quirks
He will bow slightly when he agrees with someone or if he makes his leave.
Special abilities
Toma emanates a rejuvenating aura that slowly heals those around him, including himself.
Apparel & Accessories
Often, Toma is found wearing his armour, bearing a shield and spear. At his side, a few satchels that contain crucial materials for his prayers. Around his neck are a set of prayer beads made from pine, mostly hidden by his mail scarf.
Specialized Equipment
Toma is specialised in medical practices, mainly in the form of herbal remedy, as well as versed in many weapons.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Toma was born in a time of significant change in the Plane of Air, more so in the Plane's capital of Ghaeribor. The people began protecting themselves against the elementals that plagued the lands, birthed from the Elder Tempest. As he grew up, a simple farm hand, harvesting apples in a calm orchard, he was attacked by a myrmidon, his eye slashed, partially blinding him. Facing his demise, he pleaded in his native tongue, hoping the monster would spare him, but his words would not sway it. This plea, however, called upon his older sister, Vithma, a Herald of Ra'an.
His sister protected him from the monster, allowing him to escape. But, no matter how far he run, he could only worry about his sibling. After what felt like miles of escape, he was stopped by a sudden edge dropping off into the endless oblivion below. Almost falling, his arm clasped by Vithma - returned and bloodied. There, he saw something he wanted to be - a hero of the people.
Between his shifts at the orchard, he would spend time at the Temple of Ra'an, in the vying attempt to become like his older sister. Seven years of hard labour, piety, and unbridled determination passed and Toma was given his spear. Vowed in under the oath of the Herald. From there, he defended the city of Ghaeribor and its neighbouring lands, alongside his fellow Heralds. This would be cut short only fifteen years later, when Ra'an, the Great Coatl, vilified the Heralds for their lack of honour and scattered them to the winds to find their purpose.
From there, Toma wandered. He was then bested, felled by a monster and left to die. It was then, when strangers aboard a mysterious vehicle descended to him and brought him to health. He vowed his fealty to the alchemist aboard this ship and has been his protector ever since.
Gender Identity
Toma tries to be non-conformist to the gender norms of the Material Plane. Considerably, many could call him gender-fluid.
Sexuality
Toma is pansexual
Education
Toma, despite being raised on a farm and orchard, is well-spoken, particularly in his native Auran tongue. His education mostly came from the Temple of Ra'an, where he learned the history of the Plane of Air, the foundation of the Temple and its Heralds, and the elementals that wander through it.
Employment
Toma was a farmhand on the Ysgrad Orchard and worked the Inuka Clan's farm for most of his life, moving onto his obligation as a Herald of Ra'an. Now, he works under the command of Darron Medir, the Stormbreaker Alchemist.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Toma has become a master of the spear, able to throw it further than the average person. He has also memorised all prayer tomes from his temple, managing to muster miraculous spells to smite foes and bring allies back to life.
Failures & Embarrassments
Despite his openness to change and the wonders of the multiverse, Toma finds it hard to adapt to new tastes in fashion, food, and cultural norms. He finds the Material Plane bizarre for its stories, music, ruffs and coifs- of all things. This usually takes the back-burner to some societies alienating those of different race, religion, and sexual identity which he find the most outlandish.
Mental Trauma
He mostly finds himself reliving the moments of his closeness with death, primarily when he was a child and his sister saved him. It gives him an uneasy feeling solely because it reminds him that, despite his skill and strength, he is only mortal.
Intellectual Characteristics
Toma is extremely pious, able to recall any information about his religion and its impact on the Auran culture.
Morality & Philosophy
"If it is worthy of love, then I shall give it when no other will. All of Ra'an's creatures are worthy of compassion, let it be so that I will be the one to bring them into a warm embrace from the coldness of those who oppress."
Taboos
Toma finds those who refuse to shelter the needy, abhorrent; people who exclude solely on their otherness, maddening; and those who would not protect those harmed by vile beings, pathetic.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Toma wishes to please his liege, Darron Medir, in repayment for his act of salvation. He will do whatever it takes to ensure his duty ends with Darron coming out as a person with less woes than he once did.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Despite his skills in herbal medicine, Toma is almost hilariously bad at identifying flora.
Likes & Dislikes
He enjoys a freshly made apple cider and a hearty meal. The only thing he dislikes is turnips.
Virtues & Personality perks
Honest, compassionate, empathetic, and warmly.
Vices & Personality flaws
Toma secretly believes that Ra'an was wrong to judge all Heralds for the actions of the few, and wishes to prove his god wrong. He also believes that his armour is his symbol of faith and strongly sees it as his faith protecting him from harm. He has only ever taken it off once, but will often never be seen without it donned.
Personality Quirks
He will ruffle his feathered wings when he stretches. He can also wiggle his ears at will.
Hygiene
Despite being in armour 16hrs of the day, he ensures that his clothes are fresh and scented with citrus and cloves for when he is not required to wear it.
Social
Contacts & Relations
- Darron Medir - husband
- Vithma Inuka - sister and fellow Herald of Ra'an (MIA)
- Keyth of Marr - fellow Herald of Ra'an (Location unknown)
- Xurlan of Ghaeribor - fellow Herald of Ra'an (Location unknown)
- Prios of Thaller - Priest of Ra'an
Family Ties
Vithma Inuka, older sister
Religious Views
Toma is entirely devoted to the teachings and beliefs of those who follow the Royal Coatl, Ra'an.
Social Aptitude
Most would consider Toma charismatic, charming, and very down-to-earth. His ego rarely gets the better of him, as he usually sets others up to take the limelight. He often finds himself the talk of the noble courts as he often misinterprets etiquette and how one should carry themselves.
Mannerisms
Toma speaks similar to the stereotypical knight in shining armour, with similar mannerisms that pertain to his place as a holy knight.
Hobbies & Pets
Toma will often find himself helping others around him, mostly to fill his free time and to make the lives of those around him easier. He has recently been secretly studying simple alchemy in order to get to have some technical conversations with his liege, and also just to have a common interest.
Speech
Toma speaks with a very soft tone, with a oddly regal accent. He can often be found complimenting others on their appearance and their efforts, in order to brighten their day. If someone asks him to curse in any language, he will become sheepish and curl into a whisper so that only the inquirer can hear.
Wealth & Financial state
Toma has some newfound wealth since his affiliation with the Stormbreakers began, having a host of new magical items as well as gemstones and works of art worth a few thousand gold pieces.
Alignment
Lawful Good
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Herald of Ra'an
Year of Birth
1627
31 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
Born in the waters of the Vilgerstahl Lake below the Temple of Ra'an
Birthplace
Ghaeribor, The City of Howls
Children
Current Residence
The Fian Tai'irian Consulate, Alashar, Fian Tai'ir
Gender
Male
Eyes
Sky blue
Hair
Cut short, centre-parted, platinum blonde
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Porcelain white
Height
5'7"
Weight
183lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"We're eating fish? Not that scary guy that you keep on that ship of yours?"
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