Notos

## Abigail Mason

A young girl, only daugher of George Mason II and Caitlin Mason. Raised by her priest father and housewife mother, she was expected to be the perfect example of a young lady of the time period. She was in training to follow in her mother's footsteps, per her father's strict rules. She did not attend school. She would often cook with her mother, whom she called "Mama," up until she gained her pyromancy abilities, after which her mother banned her from going near the hearth or stove, especially when her father was around.

#### Pyromancy

-Had minor control over fire. This ability could be used to grow fire up to 2m from its point of origin, or bend it into different shapes. Required free hands and adequate kindling to fuel the blaze. This ability was gained due to Brimtheo's spirit being bound to her, though a far cry from the abilities of his species.

#### Death

Abigail was executed by burning at the stake due to charges of witchcraft after her father witnessed her pyromantic abilities. Upon her death, a fireball exploded and consumed the town, killing everyone. This granted her the title in local folklore of "The Solar Flare Demon".

## Brimtheo Aeternus

A member of the Ancient Netherian Empire, Brimtheo was born after The Retreat. He grew up in poverty, as the last of the Nether's resources were stripped and his species began to die out. He grew up interested in history, hoping to find a way to save his people and see the overworld. However, it was all for naught: He eventually learned the truth behind The Great Magic War, and lost hope in ever achieving his dream. He eventually succumbed to hunger, as did most of the Netherians. However, his soul lingered behind, and was not absorbed into the earth like the other fallen citizens. For 150 years he wandered the hellscape, without purpose, without company. Until one day, where he awoke at the bedside of 7 year old Abigail. This phenomenon has no real explanation, but whatever the twist of fate that drew them together, the change of scenery awoke Brimtheo from his dormancy. He followed the girl with great interest, and followed her in her human life. He finally had achieved his dream of seeing the Overworld, and he continued to follow the girl. He could not interact with her in his spectral form, but seeing how poorly she was treated, he longed to comfort her. This prolonged contact with her bound their souls together, and Abigail began to absorb some of his magical energy and gained minor pyromantic abilities. This was not his intention, and from what he gleamed about her world's culture, the new magical abilities were bound to bring her suffering. He began to feel immense guilt as her powers came to light, and she was forced to give up her hobby of cooking. And when her father discovered her newfound power and condemned her to death for witchcraft, he mustered up all of his energy and completely bound himself to the dying girl, resurrecting her into a Blazeborn.

## Notos Aeternus

Having been resurrected and brought to the desolate Nether, Abigail could finally see and communicate with Brimtheo. He told her his story, the story of the Netherians. However, he did not tell her about how to open portals or any details about The Great War, as he realized if she were to return to Norsa, she would likely be killed again. Neither of them knew what had happened after the resurrection, and with no way back to the Overworld, the two were stuck in the Nether for all of eternity. Brimtheo became somewhat of a father figure to the young girl, and in an effort to forget her past life, she changed her name and adopted his last name. However, Notos' new body was unable to age, much like the Netherians of the past, due to the high concentrations of magical energy. She learned to survive in the harsh climate and forage, discovering some bits and pieces of the ancient empire that fell 154 years before she came. She learned to communicate in the Piglin language, though she never met any descendants of the extinct Netherians.\

#### Abilites

-Instead of long-range pyromancy, she is capable of setting her entire body ablaze to strengthen her attacks when in battle. (normal blazeborn ability, but with \*flavor\*.

-She is immune to the effects of aging, though she is not immortal. Poisons burn up when they enter her magically-charged blood. She cannot suffer from food poisoning or disease. She cannot be zombified.

## The Legend of the Solar-Flare Demon

A folktale circulated through the Church of the 5 Gods. Many of the details are warped from years of oral tradition and bias, as very few survived the event to tell the tale. The line between legend and truth seems very thin...

*"Many years ago, there was a small village called Chastin. They followed a strict theocracy, and followed the will of the Gods without question. Anyone who betrayed the great Gods would be banished so that no darkness could stop them from basking in their holy light. In that town lived a girl. An evil girl, named Abigail. She was cursed by the Devil himself, and had the power to control the fires of Hell with a wave of her hand. Her father, upon learning of this, without a second thought cast aside his paternal love for his only daughter, and rallied the town to destroy her. His love for his God never faltered, as he bravely bit against the flames as he was attacked. He chased her through the streets, until she stumbled and tripped over the body of a dead snake lying in the road. The disciples in the town quickly assembled a pyre, to destroy the girl before her corruption could spread evil thoughts and devil worship. But as she burned, hissing and cursing the townsfolk with her final breaths, a ferocious, searing flame engulfed her in a hellish glow. A wave of darkness swept the crowd, before the body exploded into a massive fireball. The town was levelled, and the innocent townsfolk were destroyed in the blast. Thousands of followers, lost at the hands of the devil. Legends say the girl survived that day, born again as a demon. Whispers among heretics say that the gods will bend the knee at her command, and the kingdom of Heaven will fall."*

## The Blazing Eye Tavern

Named by Valoel, The Blazing Eye Tavern is the long-held dream of Notos to be a chef finally realized. The establishment operates without a set menu, and in numerous towns, there are advertisements for the restaurant. Food can also be ordered in bulk for carry-out.

On the grand opening day, many patrons flocked to the establishment, including Liro, Sever, Pumpkin, Limbus, Lacuna, M.E.L., Amanita, and Sylvia (whom was fashionably late). As the guests were enjoying a variety of food and drink, Limbus announced that his Empire had chosen this planet for "Help." Most of the patrons were confused and/or displeased, and one comment of that nature from Pumpkin warranted Limbus non-lethally stabbing him and being subsequently driven from the tavern. Notos, dazed by the casual talk of war and the sudden violence, left the tavern in a panicked confusion.

## The HotLakes Inn

An inn on the west side of The Place with a view of the lake in the center of the commercial area. A play on the word "Hotcakes," This inn can room up to 12 guests comfortably. The only person to have ever stayed there was Lauren, having no home of his own.

## Pondlily Garden Store

A showcase of Notos' flower and tree collection. The flowers, saplings, and assorted plants are available free of charge by order, though large orders may require small payment. The roof is flat, and though the deck out back is currently empty, as the collection grows flowers will begin to spill into the outdoor space.