STICK

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*From stoop to steeple, he welcomes the people.*

**STICK** is a wandering soul who now resides at the entrance of the Chaos Kingdom. It is uncertain when he arrived or where he came from, but STICK quickly established himself as a resident greeter and factorian. An unnamed, eldritch patron grafted him into the community to show him the path of chaos.

## Background

Like a leaf on the wind, STICK has been many places, and lived many lives. His true age is unknown and undefined, but he is not immortal, simply a soul moving through time. Nobody knows when or how he showed up in the Chaos Kingdom, he just kind of showed up. Nevertheless, the citizens of Chaos welcomed him in without hesitation. Overwhelmed by such kindness, STICK settled into his new home. He now resides by the kingdom's gates, greeting any new traveler and welcoming them into the different branches of the Chaos Kingdom.

## Path of Chaos

As a citizen of the Chaos Kingdom, STICK has embraced the Path of Chaos. Entropy rules the flow of energy, but not all chaos is active and violent in nature. As a universal watcher, STICK follows the path of chaos through his passive observation. *Whatever happens, will happen*. STICK does not attempt to control or guide Entropy in any way but floats down the river of chaos, examining and remembering the ways that Entropy affects its disciples.

## The Ancient Oaths

People speak of the mythical beings, but few have met them, the ones who watch, observe, and remember. They are not immortal, nor are they chosen. Yet, as these beings pass through life, they evolve, rising to accept the mantel of a TruthWatcher. A compelling force reminds them of the ancient oaths:

>  *I will remember those who have been forgotten. I will listen to those who have been ignored. I will care for those who have been left behind.*
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STICK found the oaths as he watched his people fall to the passage of time. He felt that it was a curse to always remember others while always being forgotten. But these Oaths were more than just a promise; they were a purpose, the reason to continue through the pain. For people's legacy to live on, whether big or small, he must remain. He must remember. He must listen. He must care. As a TruthWatcher, he is the one to ensure that nobody and nothing is forgotten. Although he is not immortal, his life is indefinite. He will rest once his oaths are considered fulfilled or if a new TruthWatcher is called. Until then, STICK endures.

## Chaotic Regalia

It is commonly known that STICK is content the path of Passive Chaos, letting entropy rule the world around him as he watches from his stoop. When a wandering artisan set up shop in the Chaotic kingdom, STICK watched in awe as Chaotic Regalia was willed into existence through the Armorer's passion. First a daffodil, then a hyacinth, each artifact produced out of The Forge seemed destined for specific citizens, as if the items had already chosen where they belonged.

One day, STICK stepped out onto his stoop to find two twin roses sprouting in his Flower Bed. He felt a strange connection with the Twin Roses. He hadn't planted them, but he knew they were supposed to be there. The chrome roses shined in the sun and called to him, *Rose and Thorn*. STICK plucked Rose out of the ground and walked inside, only to find a magnetic resistance pulling him back toward the other. Forcing himself to continue forward, Thorn shot out of the ground with a streak of lightning, almost piercing STICK in the back. *We are not to be separated. Neither us, nor you. You have been chosen.*

STICK felt overwhelmed with purpose and responsibility and ventured beyond the stoop, a boundary he had never dare cross, just to thank the Artificer. Alas, he took no commission. "I simply make the regalia; they choose the wielder." With his new regalia to compliment his oaths, STICK sits at the gates, inviting new denizens into the Chaos Kingdom.

## Adventures in the Kingdom

#### STICK vs The Bear

For a time, STICK was tasked with wandering the Northern Wilderness. He cared for all the citizens and villagers with whom he crossed paths. Of all the villages, everybody from the Swallow, Cardinal, and Robin villages warned him of a local bear the roamed the realm, Zachary. "He scavenges day and night, with a thirst for blood, in search of food. Beware The Bear," they would tell him.

One evening, while guiding children back to safety, he saw two glowing eyes peering through the darkness. Keeping himself between the dark, looming figure and the children, he called out. "Zachary, is that you?" The beast lurched forward. "Sorry, Zachary. Nobody wants to play tonight. Go home now, please."

And with that, the bear began walking away, but looked back for just a second with saddened eyes.

"Alright everybody, let's all wave goodbye to Zachary." And with a warm farewell, the beast walked home. Never to bother the children again.