Maple Smallfoot
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Physical features
This fair-skinned gnome stands slender and slight, a woman of diminutive stature with a calm, confident nature. A wry smile tugs perpetually at the corners of her mouth, crinkling the long, thin scar running from brow to jaw across her left eye. She wears spartan, rustic garb dusted with dirt, and boots caked with mud. At her belt hangs a tonfa: a simple, wooden cudgel whose handle is worn smooth from use, and whose end is dented from countless skirmishes.History
In the ancient chronicles of Frosthold Monastery, the heroic tale of Maple Smallfoot is recounted as a story of virtue, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of inner strength. Maple, a gnome of unparalleled resolve, was celebrated as a paragon of goodness, with her virtuous powers seemingly bestowed upon her by the divine.Yet beneath the facade of her noble persona hid a closely guarded secret, known only to Maple and her enigmatic patron—an archdevil whose name dared not be spoken. In a clandestine ceremony, Maple forged a pact with this sinister entity, willingly trading her soul for immense otherworldly power. Her newfound abilities were nothing short of awe-inspiring, and she became a formidable force to be reckoned with.
However, fate took an unexpected turn when Elise Kythera Zaavan, a prominent figure from the Orrin Empire, embarked on a quest that ultimately led to a confrontation with the archdevil who had granted Maple her powers. In the fierce battle that ensued, Maple's patron was defeated, and her once-mighty abilities were forcibly stripped away. In her weakened state, she turned to the very principles of balance and discipline that she had long neglected. It was during this period of vulnerability that she embarked on a new path, the way of mercy.
From this transformative experience, Maple Smallfoot emerged with newfound wisdom. She devoted herself to the pursuit of the way of mercy, laying the cornerstone for the legendary Frosthold Monastery.
Her legacy endures, although the true nature of her pact and her fall from grace have been obscured by the revised history of the monastery. Maple Smallfoot's name now stands as a testament to the enduring power of redemption and the indomitable spirit's ability to overcome adversity, serving as a wellspring of inspiration for countless monks who follow in her footsteps.
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