The Great Library of Palanthas
An Aesthetic shows you to a small reading room.
Stories of Ansalon from the view of Kromarius.
A little gully dwarf runs by and says 'Wordwrap is at 80. You change? Off 65 80.'
The gully continues 'Eyes hurt? Turn Color OFF!! (regular story dates)
Astinus says 'Enter the main library here to view only the author list.'
Astinus gently places a manilla folder on the table in front of you.
You note the spine bears the word 'Kromarius' scribed in faded blue ink.
Author: Kromarius Date: Sun Mar 25 09:47:51 2007 Subject Kromarius BlazingHair Kromarius BlazingHair; half kender Nicknamed Kromarius the Inquisitive Eye color: bright sapphire Mother: Lorathia BlazingHair Father: Human Brigand Born: a large village 10 miles from Bristle Patch; name unknown Birth details: Kromarius was born a bastard child of Lorathia BlazingHair. She had been captured in a lord's castle, "just looking around", and been raped by a human brigand who was unaware she was not human. After picking the lock on her cell, she disappeared, and was found wandering into her home town 6 months later, belly bulging. Lorathia died shortly after giving her son his name; Kromarius. Kromarius. Young life: Due to the death of his mother, Kromarius was given to another new mother, because he needed to drink a mother's milk. He was raised by a surrogate family, but never failed to remember his mother, young as he was. Kromarius had a foster brother, Tanathsalor, and together they wandered every inch of their large village. Around the age of twelve, when Kromarius had mastered stealing and lock picking, two essential kender skills, along with other skills, he started brooding more and more about how different he was. Although all in his village had attempted to make him feel as kenderish as possible, he had heard the story of his conception and birth multiple times, and was haunted by it. He finally met a kindly mercenary, who after being bribed (with his own gold of course), agreed to take Kromarius and teach him to be a sword master. Alwa possible, he had heard the story of his conception and birth multiple times, and was haunted by it. He finally met a kindly mercenary, who after being bribed (with his own gold of course), agreed to take Kromarius and teach him to be a sword master. Always quick at learning, Kromarius took to the sword like a kender takes others belongings; easily. His blood mix gave him an advantage over most; human strength and stamina coupled with kender speed, agility, hearing, and reflexes. In a year, after forcing a draw with his master, his master started him on fighting with sword and shield. At this skill Kromarius too progressed quickly, un over most; human strength and stamina coupled with kender speed, agility, hearing, and reflexes. In a year, after forcing a draw with his master, his master started him on fighting with sword and shield. At this skill Kromarius too progressed quickly, until one day 3 months later, after many draws, he was able to force his master to surrender. His master then gave Kromarius The Sword of Thunder as a 'graduation' gift. By this time, the kender wanderlust had begun to take its hold on Kromarius, who was itching to leave but didn't want to abandon the man who took him in and taught him. The mercenary, sensing Kromarius's desire, urged Kromarius to go with the wind, and after saying goodbye, left Kromarius to head towards Palanthas. The following night, Kromarius left his village at the age of 14, without a word to anyone, hoping to catch up with his mentor and friend. Whether he caught him or not in unknown, for Kromarius did not emerge from wandering in forests and streams untouched by human feet until some time later. Somewhere along his travels, Kromarius met Brim HappyTrailzzz, a kender master cartographer, and they wandered together for a goodly time, until their paths split once again. Kromarius wandered through Ansalon, occasionally finding a bad map (kenders are never truly lost, you know), collecting various trinkets and helping those he met in the wilderness. On his seventeenth birthday, he entered Solace to dedicate himself to Gilean, the high god of neutrality. Kromarius had seen the ways of the world, and came to an understanding that few ever do; and understanding of the balance needed to sustain existence itself. And although Kromarius is a follower of Gilean, he tends more to the good side of the balance. After his dedication to Gilean, Kromarius set off to Palanthas, entering the city via ferry. After resting the night in the thieves' guild, he set off to attempt to find his old mentor. Upon entering the mercenaries' guild, he was distraught to learn his friend had died several years ago, killed in battle by his quarry. Kromarius cried himself to sleep that night, and next morning he was found at the crack of dawn practicing the very moves his master taught him. Those who viewed his skills were amazed at his grace and strength, and this show was Kromarius's goodbye gift to his mentor. After grieving a week, Kromarius 'accidentally' found his way into a noble's treasure room, and purchased a coffin, then buried it with his master's old shield and sword. He then bought new equipment, and had a master smith forge into the hilt of his new sword, the pendent of his master, given to him the night he left. Nowadays, Kromarius can be found in Solace or Palanthas, helping out when needed and maintaining the balance. He very rarely talks about his past, instead preferring to live in the present, and the name of his home village is unknown. He instead calls Solace his home. He has once again met Brim, and has met other friends. Kromarius also met another mercenary who reminded him of his mentor, and hopes to join the mercenaries' guild, one of the most neutral guilds around. He still practices his technique daily, hoping that wherever his master is, he is proud of his student.
The Storytellers of Ansalon, The DragonLance MUD
Astinus points to the massive wall of books behind him and bids you to make a selection.
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