Being a Dhe'nar outcast...

[Disrupture]

So, I recently decided to set Disrupture's culture to Dhe'nar. I've come up with a history and done some reading on the Dhe'nar. Basically, Disrupture is an outcast. He just recently discovered his past when a Dhe'nar warrior tried to kill him. His mother, who was a Dhe'nar warlock, had him smuggled out of Sharath after he went insane during the Conditioning as opposed to being killed. When he finally regained his sanity (possibly through the help of an empath?) he was in the Landing. Not knowing his past, he took up the life of an adventurer. Wizardry came very naturally to him. He never understood why he wore his hair in braids; it simply seemed to be the most comfortable hairstyle to him.

Now, like I said, he recently encountered a Dhe'nar warrior. After briefly trying to convince him to return to Sharath, in which he told Disrupture all these things, he tried to kill Disrupture. Disrupture killed him.

Now, my major questions here are: Is this backstory plausible?

Also, I RP Disrupture as a pretty nice guy. He doesn't like the idea of the Dhe'nar taking slaves, as he feels it is morally wrong. He isn't heartless or vicious. Overall, I'd say he is a good, or at least neutral, person. He focuses alot on his magical studies, not caring much for the politics of other races.

Another thing that would probably be an issue would be attempts on his life. I'm sure the Dhe'nar would be after him, as I know they either experiment on or kill anyone who fails their tests. I don't mind in character conflict, so if someone out there acctually wants to RP out an attempt on his life, I wouldn't be opposed to it. He's 32, so I'd obviously prefer it to be someone he'd have a chance against, heh.

So tell me what you think, offer suggestions or revisions, and the like.

[TheEschaton]

I play my giant as a "discalced" Grot Karesh, who has a similar storyline of being abandoned outside of Kilinarij as a young giant, was found by an elf, and raised by elves. Magically inclined, though his adopted family wasn't, etc, etc. Found out from the giantman storyteller in the wandering village about his past, but doesn't let it really concern him. He's not looking for the return of Despana, nor is he particularily dark (at least on the surface).


I don't see why it's a problem RPing that. It's not like you're claiming to be a member of the Obsidian Tower. You're claiming outcast.

After all, the whole "nature vs. nurture" debate hasn't reached GS - whether the whole Dhe'nar mentality is inherent at birth, is most certainly not a question which has been tackled.

-TheE-

[Artha]

Now, my major questions here are: Is this backstory plausible?

Not terribly. He wouldn't have known his mother, as Dhe'nari children are raised by the temple caste or to foster with other Dhe'nar families who have special talents that suit the child.

[Zeyrin]

Role play your character as you will. I think it's great when you don't act like a drone and just go with the flow. I mean, RP the culture to a point to allow enough room for you to be you.

My dwarf, who's story I'm working on now, tells everyone that he killed is Dhe'nar capture after many years of harsh abuse which has left him with little memory of his childhood years. I also add that Zeyrin used the tounge of his beheaded Dhe'nar master to polish his boots. Not to mention how Zey was once a promising priest who was set for glory when his love for women and alcohol caused his fall and eventual excommunication. Details to come later....

But anyway, as long as you keep it as close to Dhe'nar culture as you can and still have a little personality of your own incorporated into you character, by all means, do what you feel will make you a happy RP'er.

[Disrupture]

Hmm. Would his mother have known him, however? The biggest problem I have is coming up with a way to get him out of the city without being killed. Maybe not his mother, but whoever was administering the conditioning to him? It could have been that they forged some sort of bond uncommon between master and teacher in Dhe'nar society. Obviously, his teacher would have been killed once they found out what happened.

I haven't mentioned any of his background yet in game, so it's not set in stone at all. I'm open to any changes in it, even radical ones.

[Artha]

How about instead of going insane during conditioning, he go insane during the trial taken to become an adult in dhe'nar society? That, to me, seems like the perfect time. He'd be out in the wilds with just his overlord guy (I forget what they're called), who he could probably knife while he was sleeping, he'd be under tremendous physical, mental, and spiritual stress, and he'd be really open to whatever you want to do.

[TheEschaton]

My Khanshael dwarf RPs as this: His masters found him too stupid to be of any use as a slave, so they set him free in the wilds, fully expecting him to die miserably.

But he has an animal cunning to him - he's very feral in nature, and survives well.

Nice and simple plot line, but it leaves many things open. He can't recall much of his masters, on account of him being stupid, but he can remember doing errands and always flubbing them. He's a rather humorous little fellow.

And yes, I do talk about my characters in the third person.

-TheE-

[Zeyrin]

Originally posted by TheEschaton
My Khanshael dwarf RPs as this: His masters found him too stupid to be of any use as a slave, so they set him free in the wilds, fully expecting him to die miserably.

But he has an animal cunning to him - he's very feral in nature, and survives well.

Nice and simple plot line, but it leaves many things open. He can't recall much of his masters, on account of him being stupid, but he can remember doing errands and always flubbing them. He's a rather humorous little fellow.

And yes, I do talk about my characters in the third person.

-TheE-

I love it. I won't steal your thunder but it gives me a good idea on how to fill in some gaps. Thanks!!! :socool:

[TheEschaton]

My character is a level 5 warrior. I don't think you can steal thunder from such a relativelty unknown stormcloud.

-TheE-

[Latrinsorm]

You can take the Dhe'nar out of the jungle... but you can't take the jungle out of the Dhe'nar. It's cool that you want to be nice, but I don't see how.

[Anebriated]

My Dhe'nar treats non dhe'nar like they are animals at a zoo to an extent. If they can help him benefit then they may help. If he dies he will depart unless there is a Khanshael or a Dhe'nar to give him life though. He does not see other 'life' fit to be in his body. Playing Dhe'nar is fun but can get tiring at times. There are times when i will play my warrior as opposed to my sorc just because i dont feel like upholding the Dhe'nar roleplay i have set for myself. Maybe its just me. All in all its a blast and I welcome you to the world of Dhe'nar Disruptre.

[Fallen]

His mother, who was a Dhe'nar warlock, had him smuggled out of Sharath after he went insane during the Conditioning as opposed to being killed.>>

You seem to have realized that no one is born Dhe'nar, it is something you are taught; a culture. Your story works, though it is indeed easy to understand why any other Dhe'nar you meet will seek to kill you.

You are an abomination in the eyes of the First Born. Insanity is seen as a flaw, and flaws must be dealt with.

Know that interaction with other Dhe'nar will most often resort in antipathy..atleast if what I believe of the Tower Dhe'nar (And those few outside the Tower that RP the culture) still holds true. Yours is a fascinating story, but it will lead to much stress and conflict if you wish to actively seek out your Kinsmen.

Dighn would have killed you without hesitation upon learning your past. In his mind, to do any less would have tainted him to even a further degree than yourself.

[Galleazzo]

Hey, it makes sense to me. Go fer it, man.

[TheInstigator]

Why are there so many nice Dhe'nar in game?

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by TheInstigator
Why are there so many nice Dhe'nar in game? Happy slaves work better than p.o.ed slaves? That would be my guess.

[DeV]

Originally posted by Latrinsorm

Originally posted by TheInstigator
Why are there so many nice Dhe'nar in game? Happy slaves work better than p.o.ed slaves? That would be my guess. Must be a mainly women Dhe'nar Instigator because most of the Dhe'nar male characters are not nice and certainly not happy. My Dhe'nar was never a slave..

[Galleazzo]

Because people want to be kEwL and dark without actually playing that way.

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by DarkelfVold
My Dhe'nar was never a slave..I was under the impression Dhe'nar generally had slaves, and (normal) people are happier when you're nice to them. Thus, nice Dhe'nar = happy slaves = hardworking slaves = happy Dhe'nar.

[DeV]

Originally posted by Latrinsorm

Originally posted by DarkelfVold
My Dhe'nar was never a slave..I was under the impression Dhe'nar generally had slaves, and (normal) people are happier when you're nice to them. Thus, nice Dhe'nar = happy slaves = hardworking slaves = happy Dhe'nar. Gotcha ;) Galleazo raises a good point as well. I see that alot, but thank GOD I do not play my Dhe'nar that way. He is bitter inside, but he realizes he must conform somewhat but he is full of pride.

[Fallen]

I was under the impression Dhe'nar generally had slaves, and (normal) people are happier when you're nice to them. Thus, nice Dhe'nar = happy slaves = hardworking slaves = happy Dhe'nar. >>

I would say 95% of the people that roleplay Dhe'nar do not have slaves. Hell in plat they all but outlawed the practice if you wish to join their group.

[HarmNone]

There are also those who "appear" nice if one does not look closely into them. Not many players characterize this deeply, but there are a few. ;)

HarmNone