Anaalius Penetratius

* Divine Wind
* SoNC

**Anaalius Penetratius** is a player character in *Scrolls of Not'Chek* and *The Divine Wind*. He is played by Burn.

## Description

### Appearance

*Scrolls of Not'Chek* Ep. 1 (Artist) *Scrolls of Not'Chek* Ep. 8 (Artist) *Scrolls of Not'Chek* Ep. 8*The Divine Wind* Ep. 1 (Artist)
### Personality

Anaalius has presented himself as an Aasimar that has an obsession with "boofing" everything, so strong that he has developed the ability to discern if something is boofable. This same obsession is so extreme, he has known to boof various things, from a cactus, to even magical crystals. Due to this unusual obsessions, he possesses a very vast knowledge of different herbs and plants and their applications.

Anaalius presents what could be described as a double personality. Outside of combat his personality is goofy and affable, while in combat his demeanor, voice, and expression change to those of a confident and protective Samurai.

Most of the time, Anaalius is a playful, easygoing, goofy persona, compounded with his unhealthy obsession with boofing. It is later revealed that his whimsical, child-like personality is his way of preserving the child-like innocence and wonder that he had prior to the massacre of his people.

His other self, the more confident, ruthless and battle capable Samurai, only manifests if he feels physical pain from others (such as a slap to the face at the least) as a reminder of the pain and trauma he experienced with the loss of his family, and his sworn duty to protect others, something that he was not able to do back then. There are no discernable physical change when he switches to this persona, other than his voice (that has a resemblance with the actor Keanu Reeves). A stark contrast to his happy persona, Anaalius's other side is known to be proper, and even philosophical and sagely (shown during his tea ceremony with Old Man Sai).

While his double persona could be considered a sign of disassociative disorder, Anaalius has seen to have complete control over his two personalities. The playful side of Anaalius is seen to be aware of the actions of his more serious side, evidenced by Anaalius also getting frustrated when Schmeg recalls how Anaalius was defeated multiple times by Not'Chek thru a nursery rhyme. He does not seem to separate his two dispositions apart from putting a "trigger" to let out his more serious side surface when needed.

## History

### Background

As a member of the Sejong Clan, Anaalius is proficient in Alchemy, with knowledge of healing and “special” ingredients and concoctions to be applied in various forms for varied effects. This is due to his massive obsession with the act of "boofing" (the act of putting addictive substances into one's anus for stronger trip effects).

It was revealed that Annaalius seems to be a survivor of an attack when he was young, wiping out his entire village. The shock of the massacre opted Anaalius to create his two personalities.

### *Scrolls of Not'Chek*

#### The Retrieval of the Scrolls

Anaalius is one of the adventurers that heeded the call of Adrian Coutur to assist on retrieving the Scrolls of Not'Chek.

#### Venture Into the Fable

After numerous trials and challenges, Anaalius and the group were able to reach the Monastery where the Scroll's of Not'Chek is located. However, Anaalius's more playful side focuses his attention more on the Ice Lake beside the Monastery and proceeded to play on it with his newfound best buddy Mataal Ika.

#### The Truth About Not'Chek

While inside the fable, Anaalius and the group discovered a cave with crystals of different colors (that seemingly resemble the Colors except for the Violet). Anaalius proceeded to "boof" the crystals where they were able to find more information about Not'Chek

#### Old Man Sai, The Tea Ceremony, and The Sword of Tomorrow.

Venturing further into the Fable, they came across a dilapidated building. One of the items inside the ruined building is a sword on a pedestal.

Mataal tries to hype Anaalius up by slapping him, but it makes him fall unconscious. However, the samurai in Anaalius awakens. He takes the sword on the stand and accepts the challenge. The Master materializes into an old Reedwood Elf. He recounts how violence should only be used as a deterrent and only as a last resort, but Not’Chek didn’t understand that. He only sought death after what he went through. Sai then asks if Anaalius knows about the politics between the clans. He does not know, but he wishes to learn.

As they prepare for a longer discussion, Sai takes a seat while Anaalius prepares tea. The Master says that it is foolish to be a pacifist, but war is a terrible act. This is why his clan believed that one did not need to kill to prove a point; a warrior fights to stop the fight. Anaalius agrees that one becomes strong in combat so that mercy can be given. Nevertheless, one does not need to be strong to be kind. Anaalius takes out the flowers he took from the courtyard and explains that even though they are fragile, they still bring beauty and warmth to this world. Every being has their own strengths and weaknesses, and it is the duty for all with a strength to aid those who are weak in that area, so that in turn they can give back with their own strength. Sai refutes that since Anaalius took the flower to show it to him; he has proven he is stronger than the flower and the flower’s beauty could only be shown through his strength. Anaalius insists that the flower was strong itself as it survived and bloomed, he merely helped this flower on its own journey. The Master then brings up that a tree could also sprout in the meadow, taking away the sunlight from the flower, yet it could also provide a home to others. That is nature’s perfect cruelty of how one life can take from one yet give to another.

The two take a sip of their tea. Anaalius states his wish to fight the Master, as that is the way Samurai converse. Sai would have accepted his challenge if he weren’t a spirit. Still, Anaalius has proven himself worthy of his weapon. It was not his words that were convincing, but his gestures, like when he took off his shoes and offered tea. It is these little goods that show the way of the Resting Monk. The weapon will also come along with him to the Waking Realm, because by sniffing the pillows, Anaalius has gained an understanding of its last wielder. The Master then finishes explaining, gives a cordial bow, and fades away. Anaalius takes the sword and walks to the pillow on the throne. He cuts a piece of cloth and ties it to the sword so that the Master can come along on his journey. Finally, Anaalius collapses onto the ground and awakens as his normal self.

#### The Fight Against Not'Chek

Anaalius, using the sword Tomorrow, faces Not'Chek in battle with the rest of the group. Anaalius fought valiantly, but Not'Chek was so strong he was able to injure Anaalius gravely and even break the sword Tomorrow in the process. But this same moment gave a great opportunity to weaken Not'Chek enough to give the rest of the group opportunity to defeat him once and for all.

### *The Divine Wind*

#### After the Scrolls of Not'Chek

A month after the events of the Scrolls of Not'Chek, disheartened by the disappearance of the Ice Lake they found beside the Monastery of Not'Chek, Anaalius decided to travel to the Laughing Swamp, to replace his old mushroom hat that is now deteriorating with time. While in the swamp getting his high, he came across a mushroom that cannot be boofed, making it his new hat, waiting the day that it can be boofed. It is suggested that he boofed his previous hat.

Inspired by his short, but insightful encounter with Old Man Sai and due to his slight frustration with his numerous defeat against Not'Chek, he also traveled the village of Dozo where the old samurai used to live to learn more about his sword Tomorrow, and how to use it precisely and with more finesse. Also, he met Scribbles and her parents, who helped him write letters to his closest companion, Mataal Ika as a penpal while he is in "Bard Camp"

## Character Information

### HP Growth

Anaalius' HP Growth
 Level 2 (SoNC Ep. 2)
 Level 3 (DW Ep. 2)

### Abilities

#### Clan Abilities

**Sejong Clan**

* Proficiency - History
* +1 Int\*
* Thirst for Knowledge: Proficiency in 2 skills, Expertise in 1 proficient skill

\* this probably was not applied

#### Aasimar (Protector) Abilities

* Ability Score Increase: +2 Cha, +1 Wis
* Speed: 30ft
* Languages: Common, Celestial
* Darkvision: 60ft
* Celestial Resistance
* Healing Hands
* Light Bearer
* Radiant Soul

#### Samurai Abilities

* Second Wind
	+ Bonus Action (once per short or long rest): regain 1d10 + Samurai level hp
* Focus
	+ Reliability
		- If the last attack roll you mage was below 10, you roll a 12 on all attacks for your next turn
	+ Grit and Glory
		- If you suffered damage from an enemy attack, you may heal yourself for 1d10 + your character level
	+ Iajutsu
		- Whenever initiative is rolled, you may move and take the dash action, draw your weapon and attack an enemy. If this attack hits, it's considered a critical hit
* Fighting Spirit
	+ Bonus Action: Advantage on all weapon attacks until the end of turn, gain 5 temporary hp (3 times per long rest)
* *Order of the Kita*
	+ +1 focus
	+ Arcana Proficiency
	+ Spellcasting (Eldritch Knight of equal level)
	+ Spirit Blade
		- Whenever you would cast a spell, you may spend a focus to imbue your weapon with Yokai energy. This grants an extra 1d4 force damage per level of spell cast for 1 minute.

#### Spellcasting

As a level 3 Kita Samurai, Anaalius knows 2 cantrips and 3 spells

### Notable Items

* *Now*
	+ +1 Katana
	+ Whenever Anaalius gains advantage for the first time on his turn, each ally within 15 feet is healed by 5 hit points
	+ When Anaalius crits, he heals himself by 1d10
	+ forged from *Tomorrow* (Anaalius' Katana in the fable) and *Yesterday* (Not'Chek's Katana in the fable)

## References

1. ↑ Tweet by @Viridea1
2. ↑ Tweet by @eddydrawsthings
3. ↑ Tweet by @nnichhe
4. ↑ World Anvil article of Aasimar (Protector)
5. ↑ Scrolls of Not'Chek: Episode 09