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Calcite · 11-16-04, 04:56 AM

To be reasonably perceptive, not take things for granted, and actually think things out for oneself, instead of just copying others opinions and worldviews, is something many wants to be able to do. One would think this was a good thing, too – and it is, as long as the society one lives in is not too rigid to be able to handle intelligent questions. This “thou shalt not question” trait is common to both fanatics and fundamentalists. Sadly, it is also a common trait in extremely traditional societies.

Even when society is too strict (or fragile and afraid) to be able to handle such questions, a certain way with words and a quick wit can save the individual who thinks for herself. But only for a while. In the end, it often becomes a choice between brainwashing oneself, being crushed, or escaping that society.
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Full Name: Eliriana Lei’lyn
Age: 127
Class(es): Ranger/Bard/Duelist 4/6/10 if possible*, 5/5/10 if I have to
Race: Elf
Subrace: Sun Elf
Alignment: CG (As opposed to most of Sun Elf society, which is LN)
Deity: Primary Folian S’pae, but often sending a thought to Ilsare, too.
Short Bio:

Eliriana was born into the Lei’lyn merchant family. A family perhaps a bit traditionalist even for Sun Elves. It was decided that scribe, and later bookholder was the appropriate profession and life path for the young lady. Therefore, any protests or arguments to the contrary were more or less politely ignored, as the young lady obviously did not know what was best for her. **

One late evening, after a formal extended family dinner in Port Hampshire, she simply snapped, went to the stables, and rode away into the night.

Since then, she has made her living (barely) as a hunter, with no contact with the family. Of course, it has only been a year or two.

Details:
- Tends to present herself with only first name (since she is not sure if she is still a member of the Lei’lyn family)
- Coloured hair red (a perhaps too blatant deviation from “the old ways”)

* If it ends up 4/6/10 or 6/4/10 depending on how Eliriana fits into society in Layonara – Primarily as scout (ranger), or primarily as bard... If it ends up as 4/6/10, that would most probably also mean a shift towards Ilsare.

** A Very fine calligraphy – even by elven standards - was often used against her at the end. And soured her against that art. Artistic skill does not equal scribe – unless one wants to interpret it that way.

11-16-04, 04:56 AM	#1
Calcite Recruit Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Eliriana Lei'lyn To be reasonably perceptive, not take things for granted, and actually think things out for oneself, instead of just copying others opinions and worldviews, is something many wants to be able to do. One would think this was a good thing, too – and it is, as long as the society one lives in is not too rigid to be able to handle intelligent questions. This “thou shalt not question” trait is common to both fanatics and fundamentalists. Sadly, it is also a common trait in extremely traditional societies. Even when society is too strict (or fragile and afraid) to be able to handle such questions, a certain way with words and a quick wit can save the individual who thinks for herself. But only for a while. In the end, it often becomes a choice between brainwashing oneself, being crushed, or escaping that society. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full Name: Eliriana Lei’lyn Age: 127 Class(es): Ranger/Bard/Duelist 4/6/10 if possible, 5/5/10 if I have to Race: Elf Subrace: Sun Elf Alignment: CG (As opposed to most of Sun Elf society, which is LN) Deity: Primary Folian S’pae, but often sending a thought to Ilsare, too. Short Bio: Eliriana was born into the Lei’lyn merchant family. A family perhaps a bit traditionalist even for Sun Elves. It was decided that scribe, and later bookholder was the appropriate profession and life path for the young lady. Therefore, any protests or arguments to the contrary were more or less politely ignored, as the young lady obviously did not know what was best for her. * One late evening, after a formal extended family dinner in Port Hampshire, she simply snapped, went to the stables, and rode away into the night. Since then, she has made her living (barely) as a hunter, with no contact with the family. Of course, it has only been a year or two. Details: - Tends to present herself with only first name (since she is not sure if she is still a member of the Lei’lyn family) - Coloured hair red (a perhaps too blatant deviation from “the old ways”) * If it ends up 4/6/10 or 6/4/10 depending on how Eliriana fits into society in Layonara – Primarily as scout (ranger), or primarily as bard... If it ends up as 4/6/10, that would most probably also mean a shift towards Ilsare. ** A Very fine calligraphy – even by elven standards - was often used against her at the end. And soured her against that art. Artistic skill does not equal scribe – unless one wants to interpret it that way.