Padellett "Hope"

Art by: Beto Lima

**Padellett** (pronounced: pad-el-*Æ*t)is an elf-tiefling cleric of Thoth. The temple she ran was open to any traveler looking for a place of worship, and contained totems or shrines to many of the major deities. Taking the name Hope at the start of her travels, believing there is still hope for the world to exist as one.

## Description

Slender, tall and beautiful, with skin that is soft to the touch but looks like that of a drow. She is often mistaken for a drow while her horns and tail are concealed beneath her robes. He horns begin above her eyes and wrap around her ears ending in a point heading up at an angle. On her horns she wears golden loops that dangle at the bottom. She has snow white hair that ends between her shoulder blades. While giving a service our out in the town it is worn in a Boho Braid. Otherwise it is in a loose ponytail. Her eyes are the color of fine rubies that glisten in the low light of candles. At the base of her tail is a golden clasp with the image of an Ibis etched into the surface.

Hope has many robes; a blue one with a golden hem decorated on which is a prayer to Thoth written in elvish, a pearl white robe with a golden hem decorated on which is a prayer to Thoth written in hieroglyphs. Both of which are worn within the walls of the cathedral. For outdoors she has a blue, grey, and brown cloak depending on time of year, and events that may be taking place.

## Personality

Adopting the role of mother or grandmother to the people of Hwen, Hope is soft spoken and sweet. However should you threaten her home or those that live there, she would defend them till her last breath.

Her vast array of books was always open to any wishing to read, and being that she made copies of all the stories she has collected returning them was not a necessity. Instead Hope would encourage any who borrowed a book from her to keep it as long as the wished. Only asking that they take care of it, and once finished pass it to another so others may enjoy the story as well.

## History

#### **1310-1359**

Abandoned as a baby on the steps of [cathedral], she was taken in by [person] and raised learning the many religions of the land. Over the years Padellett became close friends with many of the tradesmen who frequented Hwen. During her time she became well versed in the many different pantheons and would lead others through their ceremonies, all the while hiding her horns and tail. While the people of Hwen accepted her, not all of the travelers were so kind, to keep her safe concealing was the best option. Drow in there area were not looked upon as poorly as most, as there was an entrance to the Underdark a few days travel north and some would venture south to do trade.

#### **1359**

[person] passed away at the age of 76, leaving Padellett and a few others to tend the cathedral. Padellett mourned the loss as he was a father to her, but eventually decided that she would travel the country exploring new lands, learning new things, and meeting new people. After some preparation and good-byes Padellett set off, with no real direction and no training she went with a trade caravan that would be heading to Glimmervault.

This was the first time she encountered real problems because of her appearance. She found it difficult to find a place to sleep or get any food. The local church was only willing to give her scraps of food and a shack with the animals to sleep. She never let herself be seen without her covers for fear of the retaliation. But then she met a man name Alech.

Alech did not seem to mind Padellett appearance, in fact he encouraged her every chance he got to be herself and stop hiding behind her robe. Alech would always push her to be her best, believing in her when she herself didn't. He eventually invited her to join The Shield

#### **1360-1371**

Spending so much time with Alech restored Padellett's faith in humanity and hope for the future. She decided to adopt the name Hope, believing she could help people get past their differences the same was Alech helped her see past her own.

Hope spent the next 15 years questing and learning under and with Alech, working both within and out of the city. Over the years Hope grew quite powerful as a cleric. Her own personal library growing with her. She ended up with so many books that The Shield needed to construct a library within their walls just for her collection. Every journey she went on she would bring with her a book for each week they would be on the road, and smaller stories for nights around the fire. Her love for books grew tremendously though the years.

A few other joined their group and formed a team who would adventure together taking bigger jobs and would bring recognition to The Shield; a dwarven paladin of Bahamut named [name] and an elf wizard named [name].

In the year **1370** Alech told hope that there had been rumors someone had found the location of the Tome of Understanding. Ecstatic they began preparation, gathering [name] and [name] along with any gear they will need, not knowing how long they will be gone for.

Months had passed on the road, following leads, check facts, but all the while the feeling of being followed. After some time they noticed a white rabbit that seemed to be near the camp every night. This rabbit would later be revile himself as Frenor but for now he only watched the party on their journey.

Deep within the Lonely Woodland they found an old, seemingly abandoned tower where their path ended. The tower seem to be home to an enchantment that prevented anyone from seeing it who was not directly looking for it. Before entering Frenor reviled himself to the party, not as his true self, but simply as a Elven druid. Passing through the tower the group face many challenges, some tailored for specific members. At the end they retrieved the Tome of Understanding and were on their way back to Glimmervault.

#### **1372 - 1376**

Hope spent the next few years with Alech, Frenor, [name], and [name] going on more trips out into the world. She became quite proficient in her skills as a cleric and learned many advanced spells, creating a few of her own along the way.

#### **1377**

This was one of the most tragic years in Hope's life, this was the year Alech lost his life in battle. A quest went out to the highest members of the guild to go take care of a demonic infection that was taking place in Ghoststar. The group gathered itself and headed out to look into the problem. The fighting never seemed to stop from the moment they arrived. Battles were nonstop, sleep was rarely an option and food was near impossible to come by. Facing off against Orcus himself the team fought hard. When Alech fell Frenor dropped his Elven form and they were able to seal Orcus away, for now.

The loss of Alech was a heavy blow to Hope, who after returning to Glimmervault resigned from The Shield and would return to Hwen. She would take back the name Padellett upon her return and would go by that name for years to follow.

#### **1378 - 1400**

Over the years Padellett would begin working with [king near Hwen] and became his personal cleric, eventually training others to take her place as [the kings]'s cleric. She became close friends with [the kings]'s court wizard [wizard], taking the name Hope once again and would help him create enchanted items to better the quality of life within the castle. Some of the items created were a proof of concept and testing new theories on item crafting.

They created powerful magic swords and armor. They even managed to create an item that one day may have the potential of sentient thought, though the day to test never came. The last item the created together was a looking glass with a two way mirror installed. While looking at another creature through the mirror you could make a copy of that creature, if only for a short time.

Content with her work for the time, Hope returned to her cathedral in Hwen to document their studies. A few months would pass before she went to return to the castle. Though what was found was not the same as what she had left. While the layout of the castle stayed mostly true to its past form, accessing the floors felt off. Additionally not a soul was to be found. Traveling the floors she eventually make her way to the top of the building, there she was met with a horrific sight, a Beholder. Somehow the creature made its way here. The beholder spoke and informed her that it was [wizard], he additionally explained what had happened.

[wizard] went on the experiment and to see if he could prolong [mirror]'s copy by creating separate items to act as a power source He inadvertently turned himself into a beholder and all the residents of the castle were killed and their soul absorbed into the items he created.

To protect the items so no others could obtain them, try crafted protective spell within the castle. Spells that would summon past spirits to protect, animate the armors on display, and some to create pockets of space that would seem to stretch forever.

Hope would take the key to the castle with her for protection. The mirror would be left with [wizard] locked away in the castle. The other parts would be delivered to the surviving members of her old party. She spent the next years searching for her old party and explaining the situation, asking for their assistance in protecting the parts.

#### **1410**

Once returning to Hwen Hope began her practice once again, studying the documentation from her time with [wizard] and improving on some of her protection spells placed on the castle. In her studies she managed to create a pocket dimension that was not only larger within, time flowed separately as well. While in the pocket a week within was the equivalent of an hour out, she would use this space and a place to go read and copy new books.

#### **1411 - Now**

Hope would remain in Hwen helping the locals and travelers passing though. She opened the cathedral up to all religions and constructed a library on the west side of the building. Here she would keep all the copies of her books; history of the land, fairy tales, and general reading material.

## Motivation

Hope's only desire now is to spread her knowledge with others however she can. Loaning out books to travelers, giving those who need one a place of worship. Whatever shows the people of the world there is still hope left and to keep pressing on.

## Abilities

Hope has created her own personal pocket dimension that exists with its own flow of time. One week within the pocket dimension is equal to one hour outside. The gate to this is housed within the lower levels of her cathedral. Her primary use of the dimension is to have more time to read and transcribe new books and scrolls.

## Possessions

Hope is very fond of books, tomes and scrolls and is known for having the largest collection of books in Ayera. She would often buy new stories from those who come to Hwen from other lands, spending the next few days ready and transcribing the book so others may read them. The following list contains merely some of her items and books she owns

Books

* Tome of Understanding, having benefited from its magic three times.

Scrolls

Items

## Relationships

[person] 1310 - 1359

Alech: 1359 - 1377

[name]: 1369 -

[name]: 1370 -

Frenor: 1370 -