Xeth Xiantra

## Overview

Xeth Xiantra, a middle-aged Xian mercenary, carries a complex blend of aspiration, resentment, and a fervor for Cloak & Chalice scenario writing that marks him as a unique character within the landscape of the ongoing Callaxian Civil War. He serves in an assistant role to Findelo Fendall, the chief liaison between Dra'rek Calla and the Mission Vanguard. Yet, his true loyalty leans towards Abretha Dontell, the sole official officer of the Mission Vanguard on Callax, and a devout follower of the Soran Order/Revism. Xeth nurtures an ambition to one day command his own team, a deviation from the typical assistant roles assigned to many Xian.

## Physical Appearance

Xeth sports a typical Xian physique, modified to emulate Sora aesthetics. He walks upright instead of the natural Xian six-legged gait. His skin retains a yellowish-green hue, as he hasn't decided yet if he wants to change his skin permanently to violet to appear more Soran.

## Early Life

Born and raised on Sorall, the Soran homeworld, Xeth takes pride in having never visited Xil 4, the Xian homeworld. This preference is a testament to his deep-seated resentment over his Xian birth, firmly believing he would have achieved greater things as a Sora. Despite these unresolved issues, he performed his Hivist duty by fathering three children in the traditional manner.

## Career

In his professional life, Xeth is known to excel in his assistant roles, displaying an uncanny knack for making his superiors shine (when he so chooses). Conversely, his cunning and discreet nature allows him to subtly undermine them without raising suspicion.

He has also cultivated a niche for himself as "Raptor," a respected scenario writer for Cloak & Chalice. The demands of his mercenary work mean he can produce only one new scenario every few years. As scenarios aren't ever reused by Xian, this makes his work highly sought-after and exclusive. However, many Bendonites who don't follow or appreciate the "one use only" mentality have enjoyed his work, making him a minor celebrity in some Bendonite circles. He both enjoys and resents this, partly wishing that they would understand the importance of using a scenario only once.

## Personal Life

Despite his outward adherence to Hivism, which advocates for romantic encounters solely for procreation, Xeth's personal life tells a different tale. His sporadic involvement with other male Xian throughout his adult life is an open secret. Known for his emotional vulnerability, he longs for companionship and meaningful friendships, despite his professional ambition and personal pride often getting in the way. Currently single, those close to him know that he wishes to find a long-term partner.

## Beliefs and Views

Unapologetically supportive of the Soran Order, Xeth has no patience for Created Sora's unique religious outlooks. His stance is unequivocal: in the Mission, one must abide by their assigned religion without protest, an argument he often poses against Created Sora. Consequently, he harbors resentment towards any Created Sora he is required to assist, potentially leading to complications. Findelo Fendall is an example of this. Despite these sentiments, Xeth's expertise in his work and his highly-praised Cloak & Chalice scenarios, as well as his desire for personal connections, provide a counterbalance, making him an intriguing, if not entirely agreeable, figure within the Mission Vanguard.