Hiraeth

**Hiraeth 'Hira'** is a Firbolg Monk following The Way of Mercy, as well as Warlock and Protege of The Monarch.

## Description

##### Appearance

Hiraeth is a Firbolg woman standing at 6'4" with uneven curly tawny hair, tan skin, and brown eyes. She has small white dots below each eye, and three moles scattered on her cheeks. She has large antelope like ears adorning small golden earrings, and large pointy horns from the top of her head. Hira wears multiple layers of tunics, often hand me downs from her Aunt Calypso, red harem pants, and ankle leather boots.

##### Personality

Hira's low charisma has her unsure in most social interactions. She's innately curious, and enjoys asking questions to expand her knowledge and understanding of the world around her.

In battle, Hira is reckless at times in order to keep others out of harms way.

## Biography

Hiraeth was raised in Stormridge Mountains east of Esmos in a commune known as The Lying Eyes under the leadership of The Monarch. She refers to it as "a prison," a place she was to escape just before her 30th birthday to avoid undergoing a ceremony. However The Monarch caught wind of her Aunt Calypso's plans, her ceremony was rushed and forced, placing a gray worm through Hira's eye before managing to escape.

Making a run for it with Calypso, the two travelled across Esmos in hopes of avoiding their past. They found themselves being saved from a particularly brutal winter by one Ambrose Alpenlou, who offered shelter and work leading to their new home in Grayraven.

## Relationships

##### Calypso

Calypso is Hira's aunt. The two of them have a very close paternal relationship, living together at the Western Roost Library. Hira is incredibly attached to her Aunt, often to the point of tears when having to leave her for extended periods of time. She feels incredibly protective of Calypso, and finds herself looking after her as Calypso has all her life.

##### Ambrose

Upon meeting Ambrose, Hira was terrified by his large stature, and skeptical of his intentions. She's since grown to appreciate and look up to the Owlin who allowed her and her Aunt to live at the Western Roost Library.

##### Monsoon

Hira has grown to appreciate and trust Monsoon, enjoying his company during night watches. Hira does consider Monsoon a friend, although not confirmed by him, and wishes to aid in his quest as she’s equally as curious about the history of not only Elvhenanian Elves, but of Orion as a whole.

##### The Monarch

Hira despises The Monarch, as she carries little to no good memories of them. However recently forming a pact, Hira tolerates their presence in hopes of accomplishing her own personal revenge.

##### Bran Gromery

Considered her first true friend, Hira wishes to keep him out of harms way. Though recently tarnishing their friendship, the two continue to care for one another with small gestures.

##### Oriza **Salvegar**

Hira considers them friendly sparring partners, bonding through battle and shared love for food and cooking. Hira finds herself worrying for Oriza as they are often seen as a quiet pillar of strength, she aims to offer an outlet whether through speech or spar. After recent events, the two of them stand side by side sharing a similar goal of revenge.

##### Riya Deladevi

Admittedly viewing Riya as the most put together of the group, Hira views Riya as a dear friend.

## Character Information

#### **Quests**

In Session 11, Hira reveals that she didn't willingly join the Golden Phoenix Guild, but was signed up by her Aunt Calypso who feared she was becoming a shut in as she constantly kept to herself in the Library. After Session 19, Hira is tasked with killing Arel by The Monarch, as well to return to the mountains at their request.

#### Notable Items

* Large golden drop earrings, gifted by Calypso on her 33rd birthday
* Disciples of the Wing cloak, gifted by Ambrose
* A handkerchief embroidered with her name on it, gifted by Calypso
* The [name], a Pact Weapon gifted by The Monarch
* Cloak of Elvenkind
* Amulet of Health, gifted by Ambrose

#### Abilities

##### Feat

* Observant (+1 Wisdom)
	+ +5 to passive perception and investigation
	+ ability to interpret what someone says by reading their lips

## Trivia

* Playlist
* Hira greatly despises sweet foods as her palette isn't used to them.
* Her newest hobby is baking, she's especially fond of baking breads and pies.
* The bookshelf in Hira's bedroom consists of a mix of children's books, fairy tales, Elvish and Halfling language manuals, and obscure wlw fiction kept hidden away.
* One of her fears are worms due to her undergoing the Initiation ceremony where a worm was injected in her.
* She doesn't know how to swim.

## Gallery

Hira reference (Nov 2022)First BloodHira clothing reference (April 2023)Clothing reference
## References

1. ↑ See Session 1: INTO THE HUNTER'S PASS
2. ↑ Spoken to the Disembodied Whisper in Session 10; BANE AND BOON
3. ↑ Admitted by Hira in Session 14; THROUGH YOUR LOOKING CLASS
4. ↑ Gifted in Session 21; FORCED DESTINY: OF SAND AND LOVE
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Admitted during Session 9; RIPPLES OF THE PAST
6. ↑ Admitted in Session 25: ONE WINTER MOURNING