Petravian Calenius

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## Petravian Calenius

* Latest
* Season One

## Character

### Campaign(s)

*Check Please!* Campaign One (S1)
*Check Please!* Campaign One (S2)
*Legends of Aedron: The Last Favor*

## Biographical Information

### Alternate Name(s)

Petri (Sol, Hummel)
Rocky (Jaculus)

## Connections

### Deity

Melifera
Eden

### Family

Tiberius Herminius Calenius (adoptive father)
Floria Capraria Calenius (adoptive mother)
Cassius Fortis Lucanus (brother)

## *Check Please!*

### First

"A Call to Eden" (C1 S1 E50)

**Petravian Calenius** is a Hive Keeper Paladin of Melifera (formerly a Paladin of Eden) who journeys with the Check Please Party in late season one and season two of *Check Please!* as a Player Character portrayed Screwy.

## Description

### Appearance

Petravian is initially described as

> "a mountain of a man, ashen-colored, almost as if they were carved from granite, with veins of blue tracing through their skin. [...] They're bald, but in place of their hair, they have crystals. He has a satchel on his back which looks incredibly heavy, but on top of it is a large, enormous shield, and in his right hand is a hammer about the size of an anvil, with a long pole. Although his physique is daunting, he has incredibly kind eyes. [...] He is 7'1".
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### Personality

Petravian can be best described as a well-intentioned. Everything he does comes from a desire to do good and protect those around him – but his execution often gets him in trouble. He is driven to regain his own self-worth following the halfling massacre and the full story of his family’s death and his own lineage (see Early Life).

## Biography

### Early Life

Petra's full origins are unknown to him. To his knowledge, he was adopted by the decorated centurion Tiberius Herminius Calenius and Cleric of Eden Floria Capraria Calenius. Given his unique bloodline and appearance, Tiberius and Floria chose to raise Petra along the forest line at the outskirts of the village affording him the vast playground provided by Eden.

However, this life of peace did not prevent Petra’s father from teaching him all the military rites, lessons, and battle strategies his years of service had afforded him. After many years of training Petra found himself drawn to the the honor and pride of what his father service brought to the family name, much to the objection of his mother.

Fiercely protective of his family, Petra found himself prone to boiling over when he heard hateful rumors and slander about his family lineage and honor of his father. When Petra would scrape together the courage to ask his father about his military record, he was soundly rebuffed when questions became to specific.

Petra’s mother was a gentle soul, but, like her son was fiercely protective. When Petra would ask her how they get by and if he could get a job to help, she would simply reply “Eden provides to those who are faithful and willing to listen”. This was something Petra steeled into his heart. "Eden will provide" One afternoon, his mother instructed Petra to venture deep into the woods to locate a tree. One not native to this region of the world. A walnut tree. She said “if you are ever in trouble, find this tree and recite this prayer 'El thleth so sheen si eden, thoonmsoum sa sealol thleth ou floop ickthleap' [I pray the children of Eden, grant this soul aid and safe passage]." He came to this tree many times when he needed a place to be alone.

On a trip back home from a walkabout in the forest he heard a near inhuman scream.

He ran home to find his home ablaze and his father crucified with the phrase “traitor” carved into his chest.

Something within Petra broke as his world blew away like so much ash. He looked for his mother but only found he smoldering ashes and symbols of Eden. He buried his parents a searched for any sign of the people who killed them but to no avail.

Full of unbridled rage, Petra grabbed his hammer his father’s armor, and made his way to the nearest garrison. Petra did not use his father’s name but did rise very quickly and became optio of a legion. (Second in command of 80 Centurions). Many battles fought and wars won, but this did not quell the sorrow and rage in Petra’s heart. He spent much of his time in solitude, only emerging to achieve the next goal, conquer the next foe. Given his heritage he became known as the the Stone Hammer of Fury.

After one campaign, Petra was ordered to clear an “infestation”.

As he was about to lead the attack, he saw that this infestation, was a village of half-lings. As the attack was happening around him, he realized he had become that which took his family and in an almost unnatural motion, as if guided by a Divine hand, began mowing down his own men who had been slaughtering the half-lings. He was only able to save a few of the victims but following the battle, Petra, completely spent, realized he was an enemy in his own country. He did what any sane Oread would do, he ran to the forest. Through the night he stumbled amongst the dense underbrush. Until he fell at last beneath a great tree surrounded by a ring of stone. A walnut tree. Eden had provided. From the deep recess of his memory, almost forgotten, he hoped beyond hope and recited the prayer.

While learning under the Council of Eden he was told that he “Destined for a great burden.” That “the fate of the two would rest with him.”

### *Check Please!* Campaigns

#### Season One

Petravian joined the Party in 763 3E under less-than-ideal circumstances, having been assigned by Corona Sunflare to protect and assist them in the wake of the death of Markus Cupshigh. Initially met with distrust and hostility, he slowly earned the respect of his new comrades, although not without a few bumps along the way.

#### Season Two

Between 763 and 768 3E, Petravian spent a great deal of time assisting Vera and the Hive in combat training and defense. He also journeyed with Vera multiple times into the Deadlands, and reunited with her and Lovette on their mission to return Melifera to full power.

## Relationships

### Vera Vespid

Petravian began his acquaintance with Vera by threatening her life. This proved... unwise. Their relationship strengthened over time, particularly in the years following the Rending. When Melifera charged Vera with a sacred quest to help return her to power, Petravian did not hesitate to lend his aid.

### Chisel

Chisel is Petravian's elk mount. Though Petravian shows great concern for him throughout their adventures together, Chisel's personality shows general indifference towards everyone and everything. Nevertheless, Chisel is extremely effective in battle.

### Sol

Although he was "assigned" to protect them, Petra grew to respect and admire Sol'eana for their strength of character.

### Hummel

Romantic love interest and partner. Although they are separated from physical intimacy, Pummel is a relationship that is patient and is worth the wait.

## Trivia

* Favorite drink(s): Prosca and wine. Petra, like most centurions, grew quite fond of the drink as it was safer than drinking the local waters.

## Source Citations

1. ↑ *Check Please!* – "The Gardener and The Hive" (C1 S2 E33)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *Check Please!* – "A Call to Eden" (C1 S1 E50)
3. ↑ *Check Please!* – "The Child" (C1 S2 E8)
4. ↑ Player – Screwy
5. ↑ *Check Please!* – "Prove Yourself" (C1 S1 E51)