Arakano

Arakano is a high elf monk, and one of the main player characters of The Tavern Revisited campaign. He is played by jheisms.

## History

Arakano was a once young adventuring Sun Elf who had just stepped out to the world to adventure for the sake of excitement before retreating back to a normal life in his Sun Enclave. However, life had other plans as one day during their trip he would meet a Human Woodsman by the name of Reuben Cutter who would sweep him off his feet. Finding a new purpose in his life, he then abandoned his party and old life to live with this man. Their marriage was a happy one. It was not perfect but it was good enough for the two of them to spend the rest of their life-- Or his life together.

As most romances with humans go, Reuben Cutter would eventually succumb to old age leaving Arakano behind.

### Early Life

Arakano is the youngest and the last male sun elf of the Vyshaan family.

### Adventuring with Erevandhil and Idril

Arakano traveled with Erevandhil and Idril around Moonshae Isles.

### Arc I: The Tavern Revisited

Taking the quest of uncovering a secret underground black market, Arakano met Cirro (a water [sand] genasi mage) and Voltan (a dragonborn paladin). Together, they formed a plan to put a stop to the illegal trade and auction of magical creatures. Eventually, they met Zook (a half gnome and orc wizard), Jolene (a dwarf bard) and rescued an ogre named Tiny.

He introduced himself as "Cutter".

When Cirro discovered that the Huntress (the bad lady that burned Cirro's swamp) has relations with the black market, they encountered a divination wizard (later known as "Z") who was already auctioned off to a notorious merchant named Ozrias. Arakano decided to continue helping Cirro and thus agreed to join and rescue the divination wizard. The group travelled to Ozrias' rest house (palace) just outside the borders of Waterdeep with the help of a unnamed fairy (one of the magical creatures they rescued from the black market). Attempting to push through with the rescue, they met Asuna and Cerberus (fighters guarding Z's capsule) and thus triggered their first encounter as a party.

During the fight, Arakano developed a stronger dislike towards Zook because of how careless the wizard threw his spells, frequently hurting the sun elf in the process. All Arakano needed was one final blow which would put an end to Cerberus. As the big armored man looked at Asuna protectively, Arakano spared his life by blocking his ki, temporarily making the former immobile. In doing so, this led to Asuna dropping his weapon and calling the fight off. The party successfully saved the divination wizard and together returned to Oasis' Condo.

One heart-to-heart and two MASH predictions later made Arakano, Cirro and Zili form a bond and the trio eventually became the closest of friends in the party.

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[insert broken wooden mask: Arakano's half mask was broken in half during the fight]

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#### The Unborn

> "Why are humans so fragile?" Arakano asking Esteban during his stay in Calimshan.
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It was not long until guilt completely consumed Arakano as he blamed himself for being unable to save his best friend Zili from being devoured by the Ethereal Plane. When Arakano learned from the wizard that it was not the latter's first time traveling through the spirit realm, and that his previous party was unsuccessful, Arakano took this incident lightly and carried on with the decision of traveling via the plane, instead of horses.

## Personality

Most of the time, he could be judgmental, apathetic and skeptic. Despite his cold nature, Arakano is extremely loyal to his loved ones and is willing to help those who are in need. He decided to be kinder to the world because of his late husband. Arakano is labelled as the party's "Older Brother" and many can attest his protectiveness and willingness to go to great lengths for those who mattered to him. His strong relationship with Cirro and Zili tend to bring out his lax side and with Cutter and Esteban, his passionate side.

Like most with elvish upbringing, Arakano would unreluctantly display his xenophobia towards other races, especially when it comes to orcs and drows. He sees humans are fragile beings due to the death of his husband Cutter, and how tragic his friend Zili had to go through at a young age.

> They say *"Keep your head high, keep your chin up. Things could always be worse."*
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> I do as I'm told For what other choice is there?
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Arakano refuses to show weakness and vulnerability most especially in front of Cirro and Zili. He firmly believes that the party relies on his great sense of self control which is one of the factors that is keeping his companions together. As much as Arakano can keep himself calm even under great pressure, there were moments where Arakano would break down due to overwhelming stress.

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[insert img of Arakano breaking down to Esteban]

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Due to his monastic practices, Arakano is against the idea of needless killing. He has shown kindness even towards his opponents when he spared Cerberus during their fight to save Zili and even towards the Drow Undran after retrieving the plans from the latter. More often than not, he choses to disable foes rather than outright kill them.

## Appearance

As the saying goes, all elves are beautiful, that they are born thus. Arakano is no exception. Kissed by Corellon himself, he possesses the beauty of both his father and mother. He has brown eyes, light skin tone, and a long platinum white hair shaved into an undercut and tied, with a strand hanging to the right side of his face. He wears 3 gold piercings on his left ear, 2 on his lobe and 1 on the helix.

At the start of the campaign, Arakano wore a wooden mask that covers the upper side of his face. He wore black baggy pants that has slits on the outer side of his thighs, and a tight black midriff top. On his arms were neatly wrapped bandages serving as his bracers.

During his travel to Atzlan,

During training, Arakano wears his monk vestments loosely, allowing the right side of his top hang off his shoulder, exposing his chest while a brown sash is wrapped tightly around his waist serving as his belt. Instead of his usual baggy pants, he wears a black close-fitted pants that extends under the arch of his feet. Dirty-white bandages are wrapped from his ankles all the way to his calves.

Traveling to Jampudvipa, Arakano possesses his usual look but appears more slender and lithe.

## Relationships

##### **Reuben Cutter**

Arakano would meet Reuben who had troubles with his cart and oxen. Their first meeting was less than pleasant, Arakano’s high and mighty Sun Elf upbringing contributed to that fact. Still, Cutter was able to forgive him and this became the beginning of a friendship that would evolve into something more.

Arakano refers to Reuben as "Cutter" because it is easier on the tongue. He lived with Arakano in a cabin at the outskirts of town and earned a living building houses and chopping wood. He succumbed to old age, leaving Arakano behind to outlive him. They had no children because they had no access to magic or the funds to create one of their own.

> “Arakano, my love, please, for my soul’s sake, do not waste the rest of your life grieving for me. Instead, find me in the faces of people around you. In times when you need me, wrap your arms around those who are sick and in need. Provide for them the same as you did when you were at my bedside. Live, Arakano, and see not your heart opening to another as a betrayal of my love but a fulfillment of it. You can love me best by letting me go…”
> *- Cutter's last words*
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##### **Esteban**

Arakano's current lover. Esteban is a half-aboleth whose father is the Dragon of Sune Alejandro and half-brother of Aurievana. Their relationship took awhile to develop past Esteban's one-sided attraction and Arakano's heavy reservations.

They met during the Party's travel to the Underdark. In his aboleth form, Esteban was watching as the party struggled against sirens. Although the party managed to hold and end the encounter, Arakano was not too confident that they can face the water dragon that was guarding the bridge. Jolene asked the aboleth for help and when asked what she can offer in return, the latter could not come up with anything.

> "How about me?" - Arakano asked, seeking safe passage.
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Esteban accepted the sun elf's proposition and in doing so, transformed into his humanoid form. The others safely crossed the bridge and the water dragon was nowhere to be seen. It took awhile before Arakano rejoined the group at the end of the bridge.

Having to learn that Esteban was actually the brother of Aurievana, Arakano gave him a heavy slap across the face during their little reunion in Saerloon.

Esteban continued pursuing Arakano after much time. The sun elf slowly allowed himself to move on from mourning his husband and be more open to a possible relationship. Arakano accepted the other's courting when they parted ways in Calimshan.

##### **Cirro**

Arakano admires Cirro's optimism and her nature of seeing the goodness in people despite of. She was the first person Arakano placed his trust immediately after adventuring once again. If it wasn't for her, Arakano will not bother staying with the group. Cirro's kindness reminds Arakano of how his late husband views the world. He wishes people would be more like the sand genasi.

Arakano is highly protective of Cirro, but it does not mean he underestimates her capabilities for she is a formidable caster.

##### **Peregrin**

Arakano and Peregrin are very good friends as the two shared the same elven pride.

##### **Aeruil Arkeneavalsa**

Arakano's great uncle from his mother's side. Aeruil is a respected figure to the people and family. He is considered a hero for vanquishing many drows and being chosen by Shevarash, the god of vengeance against the drow. His Enclave was one of the few destroyed by the Drows in a multiple set of terrorist attacks. He has since then not reintegrated himself with other Sun Elf enclaves. He currently resides and mans the store called *Magic Emporium* located in Urmlaspyr.

##### **Auriëvana Silefcû**

Arakano's childhood friend and cousin. She is the only daughter of Alejandro The Dragon of Sune and Ilytherra Silefcú. She is the mother of Ruvik and Arialana.

##### **Erevandil and Idril**

Arakano's childhood friends. The trio grew up together sharing the passion for adventure. Erevandil, much like Arakano, is cold and arrogant while Idril was the most carefree of them all.

##### Morco

Morco is a panda-owl bear. As a way to get Arakano back, Esteban spoke with Zili with a plate of cheesecake on the side, asking the wizard what the sun elf likes.

## Notable Possessions

#### Cutter's Axe

* Cutter's trusted axe passed down to Arakano. The monk never leaves the blade from his sight. The axe was blessed by Coatlicue during his stay in Monte Pilas.

#### Brown Scarf-Hood

* Cutter’s gift to Arakano. It was an inside joke that due to Arakano’s complexion, he might easily get burned.

#### Golden Owl Mask

* Made by Asuna. In attempt to rescue Zili from Ozrias' hold, Arakano fought against Asuna and Cerberus and won. Arakano spared Cerberus' life and in return, Asuna spared Zook's. When Arakano's old mask broke during the fight, Asuna volunteered to make him a new one to show gratitude.

## Trivia

* The name Arakano means "High Commander". The player wanted to pick Aragon being a Tolkien fan that they are as well as wanting to play a somewhat authoritative/high and might figure.
* He likes the feel of the earth beneath his feet. If possible, he would rather not wear any shoes. This is also why he loves walking by the shore.
* Arakano speaks the most languages knowing eight: Celestial, Common, Halfling, Deep Speech, Elvish, Nahuatl, Sylvan and Undercommon.
	+ With *Tongue of the Sun and Moon*, this ability makes him the only party member capable of understanding any spoken language without the need for a spell like *Comprehend Languages* or *Tongues*.
* It is said that Arakano is a carbon copy of his mother. He does not see this.
* He loves diamonds and expensive jewelries. The shinier it is, the better.
* Arakano never specified his age nor does he celebrate his birth day.
* He loves the stew Novac's mother makes and would shyly ask for a batch.
* Arakano only ever had *big* partners.
* Arakano is the first character of the Tavern Revisited who had been in a long relationship.
* The first Arakano was a half-elf paladin of Sune. He served as a trial character to prepare the player for Dungeons & PEERs.
* Initially, the player wanted to stick with Arakano being a half-elf. However, feeling not well-versed with the world of D&D, player had asked SavageDasein to help them decide thus settled for being a full high elf.

## Gallery

Arakano judging Osmara's taste for fake Xocolatl.Arakano, Cirro and Zili, probably sharing chisme with each other again.