Captain Nyx of the Rangers

## Overview

Captain Nyx is currently one of the faction leadership of The Rangers of Olaran. She is played by Kristen Campbell who joined the Weekend Warrior Event as an unaffiliated NPC in 2019 before joining the Ranger command staff for the 2020 event. An invaluable member to the team, Kristen leads her own squad into battle as well as assists in the coordination of players in her faction to great effect.

## Character Background

The origins of Nyx is a bit of a mystery, and many rumors pertaining to who exactly she is and where she comes from have circulated amongst many of those who have met her.

The most prominent theory currently is that she was born in within The Greenwood, a place of mystery and ancient magic where legend has it the Wood Elves once made their home. Those who delve further into this conspiracy go so far as to say she is actually a Half-Breed, having the blood of elves flowing through her veins. This of course is unlikely due to the extinction of the elves and the purges that killed all the last of the Half-Breeds during the reign of King Alirion. Regardless of these facts she remains an enigmatic character indeed.

Nyx made a name for herself as a mercenary with a near flawless record, achieving whatever was needed by those who hired her with the deadly precision of one well trained in the arts of war. It was this reputation that led Brandis, a treasure hunter obsessed with the the legend of The Sword of Hope, to hire her aid in traveling to Ithacus on a lead he had discovered in his research of the legendary weapon. They were also joined by Logan, a useful if slightly eccentric mercenary, and booked passage on the Sea Lord ship the *Atalanta* on its way to join the Olar forces in Ithacus.

## Recent Events

### The Autumn Feast (1117 YL)

Nyx was not present during the fateful events of the assassination of King Osiric, at the time doing a job in Arkadia and not particularly interested nor affected by this change in monarchy.

### The Ithacus Campaign (Late 1118 YL - Early 1119 YL)

Upon the *Atalanta's* arrival in Ithacus, the trio of adventurers were quick to leave the main forces who were busy fighting one another over Duke Killian's attempts to become regent of Olaran, and delved deep into the Ithacan wilds. In time Brandis' research lead them to an ancient temple, in which they discovered an ancient elven artifact which, despite their collective knowledge on the subject, they could not confirm to be the sword which they sought.

After some discussion it was decided the group would return to the Olar expedition and hope they could find someone capable of identifying the weapon and be willing to compensate them for such a treasured artifact. The main issue in this plan was the ongoing conflict between the various factions and so they had to choose someone who would not abuse the artifact's power, be it magical or symbolic. Thus it was decided to entrust their discovery to the ranger captain Rook who, despite his tomfoolery, seemed to understand the impact this sword would have on the current tensions.

As decided they approached Rook, who obliged readily by sending a contingent of rangers with them to retrieve the weapon and return it to his encampment. Soon after this was done, Duke Killian also arrived at the ranger camp, demanding the sword as his right as one of royal blood, to which Rook conceded. However, he gave the Duke a fake sword in order to test his intentions. Immediately, more fighting broke out regarding the sword, and the ranger's suspicions of the Duke were confirmed.

Of the trio who discovered the sword, including Nyx, Rook offered them pay and assured them he would make it known they were the ones who had discovered it. He also offered them a position alongside the Rangers in battle, to which Nyx and Brandis agreed while Logan remained uninterested and went to cause havoc in his own, unique way.

These events led to The Battle of the Dread Fort, and the eventual preparations for the expedition to return to Olaran.

On the journey back, Rook approached Nyx and Brandis about joining the Ranger faction permanently, which they accepted.

## The Battle of the Thornwood (1120 YL)

With their return to Olaran and the tense political climate, it was only natural fighting would begin again, and so The Battle of the Thornwood was begun, the Sea Lords and Hearth-Guard opposing the forces of the Rangers and Kingsmen.

Nyx was essential during the two day battle, showing skills in both combat and leadership that did not go unnoticed by the ranger captains Rook and Arquus. As such when the battle ceased and the year long peace to mourn the death of the High Priest of Luminos began, they promoted Nyx to Captain.

Her actions during this battle also led to her being nicknamed the Emerald Whisper, as she slew many an enemy without a sound.

## Personality and Traits

Nyx lives by the motto "stab first, ask questions later". Whatever her origins are, they clearly taught her the skills necessary to blend into the background, only to strike like a viper when the time is right. Incredibly secretive, she trusts no one, even those closest to her, and while she is loyal in a loose sense of the word, she values her survival and an increase in her personal coffers over most things.

She rarely gives straight answers to questions about herself thus adding to the mystique she has built around herself over the years. This has molded her into not just a warrior, but a useful spy and effective assassin.