Laivet
Early in the morning, a swarthy woman with light hair quietly opened the door to her modest but decent home. She didn't want to wake up her six-year-old daughter, but the girl was already waiting for her mother, happily ran towards her and hugged her before she even stepped outside.
- Mommy, I missed you, why did it take so long?
- Laivet, my little bird, I needed to wash myself, – the woman gently pushed the girl away from her. – We can cuddle when I’m clean.
- You smell strange!
- I know…
After washing herself, the woman fed her daughter breakfast, and they sat together on an armchair. The Melchiorian combed her daughter's long hair and told her fairy tales about wild forests and amazing animals.
- Mom, will you work at night again?
- Yes, again…
- Can I come with you?
- No! Absolutely not!
- Why?
- Because children don't belong where I work. We've talked about this.
- Why?
- You'll understand when you grow up.
- Mom, yesterday morning I played with some kids. Elsyl's uncle called him home. Elsyl called him dad. Who is a dad? Other people have them too, but I don't, why?
The woman covered her face with her hands and cried. Her daughter's words reminded her of the past. Of how foolish and naive she had been. How she believed the words and promises of that scoundrel who abandoned her with a newborn child. She was ashamed and afraid to go back, so she stayed in the city.
Nyorva's house came from a kind old woman who took in a stranger with a baby in her arms. The compassionate woman died four years ago, leaving all her property to the Melchiorian. Nyorva spent all the money she earned on her daughter's education. She didn't want her to repeat her fate. Yes, working in a brothel wasn't the future Nyorva wanted for her daughter.
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When Laivet turned sixteen, she insisted that her mother send her to military academy. Although Nyorva didn't like the idea of her daughter choosing such a dangerous profession, she didn't dissuade her.
Laivet's training was difficult, but she knew what she was getting into, so she didn't complain. Over time, she managed to master the art of archery. But this was not her only passion. There were dirty rumors about her at the academy, but the girl paid no attention to the malicious gossip; she simply did what she wanted. It wasn't that Laivet was promiscuous; she just had no prejudices or remorse when it came to men she liked. All other gentlemen who were too persistent received a kick between the legs. However, soon she had to leave the academy. A romance with a young officer who arrived from another city led to unexpected consequences for Laivet. The soldier didn't believe the rumors about his beloved circulating among the warriors until he personally caught her with another man. The officer did everything possible to get the Melchiorian expelled from the academy. And so it happened.
After this incident, Laviet decided to leave the city and go to the forests of Melchor. Nyorva refused to return there. She had grown too accustomed to life among stone walls. The girl left alone and was warmly welcomed by her fellow tribesmen. After living with them for some time, Laivet realized that forest life was not for her and returned.
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Laivet earns a living by hunting rare animals, guarding caravans, and performing small errands. After delivering a package in Sharshard, she sat in the local tavern and rested, intending to find some work here tomorrow morning.
Characteristics:
Strength – 9
Endurance – 10
Agility – 15
Perception – 23
Speed – 14
Willpower – 7
Wisdom – 12OriginMelchiorians. Four free skill points for ranger/archery, +50% accuracy.
Combat Mastery
Quick Aim.The character can move and shoot in the same turn (for ranged weapons) x2Ranger
Rank 1.The character gains the ability to quickly gather information about the surrounding area. Rank 2.The character is well-oriented in the forest, understands wild animals. Rank 3.Bow (free specialization plus first level), wild animals and monsters take twice as much damage.Archery
Rank 1.Allows you to use bows. Rank 2.A successful shot can paralyze the target (similar to a chance of critical hit). Rank 3.Additional attack. Rank 4.Acquires a chance to inflict a critical hit (perception) Rank 5.Damage to paralyzed enemies is doubled. Rank 6.Additional attack. Volley.The character shoots six arrows at one or more opponents. Each shot in this attack deals 50% less damage but has the same chance of paralysis. 2 AP.
Equipment: leather armor, one-handed sword, large hunting knife, Melchiorian bow, a couple packs of arrows, several health potions, money for delivering the package, turquoise pendant.