The Song of Xiosia{aka Xillix's Seeds of Wildwood}
Author: Roled Rolak
with thanks to Elady and the Daughters of Xiosia
, and apologies to Rigwyn!
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-Overview:
The Song of Xiosia are dedicated followers and protectors of the sacred teachings of Xiosia, the Goddess, the Keeper of Balance and Nature in our world. The Song of Xiosia have allied with the Sons and Daughters of Xiosia and other Guilds of Yliakum to protect the common good. We assume friendship and integrity in all others, until proven otherwise. Devotees are organized to follow Nature as reveal by Xiosia, by fostering the growth of equality, community, strength used to protect the common good and spiritual advancement.
Insignia:
The Ruqua Tree with Xiosia’s image within a Circle
Goals: {The Oath}
Freely and without coercion, devotees of the Song of Xiosia will Provide for the needy, Protect the threatened, Celebrate Nature, Behave with Balance, and Honor Xiosia’s Spirit in Thoughts and Deeds.Methods:
All devotees are committed to taking time to introduce themselves to and assist new arrivals, many of whom may be in need of tria, food and warm clothing. It is our philosophy that all are offspring of the Goddess, whether in a guild or not, and it is part of our oath to provide for the needy.
All devotees endeavor to act in peace and non-violence except in cases of hunting for food, survival [training] or when someone is threatened by an evil or Dark force, for this is part of our oath, to protect the threatened. When a devotee does kill, he should make amends with atonements to Xiosia and the slain entity. A senseless killing is an act against our Circles, our Communities and the Goddess Herself.
All devotees agree to study the ways of and writings about Xiosia, to attend Community -building lectures and discussions, and to participate in active service to the People, for that is our oath, to honor the Goddesses’ spirit in thoughts and deeds.
Important members:
* Roled, Elady, Dragonis, Deror, Qata, Lodisto, Dannae, Narthen, Yahh,
Allies
* Crystal Order, Brown Order, Azure Order, Blue Order, Dermorian, Nolthrir, Alchemists, Herbalists, Scientists, Horticulturalists, Octarchal Academy, University of Yliakum
Enemies
* Dark Order, Onyx Dagger, Cutthroats, Forbidden Arcanists, Black Flame (except we don’t really know who those folks are), Rigwyn…
-Friendly NPCs: Jardet, Drok, Grok, Charisa, Vladovic, Leira, Mulok, Gulm, Derghirs, Tarmeen, Zhaomal, Datal, Amidison, Joshoky (sp?), Brintec, Aleena, Allelia, Levrus, cooks, artists, crafters, the performers whose names I forget… {others}
-Less than Friendly NPCs: Zak, Thorian, Eneck, Kaiman, Remillion, sewer dwellers, Camp Banished denizens, slashers and killers and exploiters and power mongers…
Rewards at 10
* 25,000 Tria
Glyph of the Goddess- a glyph that befriends monsters, allowing then to drop their loot one time a day without being killed
Rewards at 20
* Xiosia’s Eye (a headdress in the shape of atree adorned with feathers, gemstones, laurel wreaths and a large crystal in the center)
Rewards at 30
* Death Realm debuff
Rewards at 40
* Ring of Xiosia- Has the Song’s crest on it. Paralyzes all attackers for 3 seconds: can be used to stamp/seal letters for rp
*Winch access via Jardet and Pawprech
Rewards at 50
* Crystal Rivnik, a red and orange beast, true descendant of Xiosia’s own Rivnik, that never runs out of stamina
Rewards at 60
* Amulet of Nature: Reads opponents stats instantly, plus adds +5 CHA, +5 INT+5 END (These are stats a naturalist would benefit from)
* Access to the secret Library of Jayose that contains recipes for magic poultices and remedies
Rewards at 70
* Aura of Nature – A cloak for RP healings, it could add mana each time the wearer is hit by an attacker.
Rewards at 80
* Choice of weapon: Crystal (Staff, Sword, Dagger) of Peace ( With buff.. perhaps +15 Int )
Rewards at 90
*Xiosia’s Lumenium Silverweave Sword of Enlightened Peace- a sword that glows, blinding everyone, that paralyzes without killing and when armed, prevents all but the strongest opponents from even landing a blow on you!
Rewards at 100
*Title of Xiosia’s Voice, Oracle of the Goddess
- The Oracle’s role is to interpret signs in nature and translate the speech of animals to the community of followers
- Ability to bless certain items (i.e. weapons, armor, glyphs) giving them increased power
* Glyph of the Ruqua Tree- gives the bearer the ability to pass through the Death Realm without running to the exit, and the ability of the bearer to pass to the top of the Eagle Bronze Doors (to Zhaomel’s field) without running up the hill, no problem. If I only could I’d make a deal with ___ and get h__ to swap our places…
- Ability to endow herbs with healing energy that can be given to friends and those in need
- Ability to marry and divorce and adjudicate ethical {not judicial} disputes {rp}
- Perhaps Xiosia would consider an occasional petition from the Oracles, such as appearing at certain events and festivals, granting favors or access to a quest only for devotees, some guidance (Xiosia might use the priest to steer the community in a direction )
Quest Suggestions :
Since Song of Xiosia devotees are encouraged to learn the stories and sacred teachings of Xiosia, quests could involve time meditating and divining, studying in the Library and fact finding, helping NPC’s plan and get supplies for ceremonies, rituals and festivals, planting and harvesting crops, and learning and practicing herbal healing skills. In addition, quests could follow three internal paths, those of
• Xiosia’s Shield~ The Shield is the path for those that are committed to defend, with their lives if need be, the weak or the threatened as an expression of the sacred truth of Balance. The Shield quests are for a defensive warrior who acts to protector those that are vulnerable or persecuted. A Shield path quest will require characters to train in mastering the art of defensive dueling, weaponry and the crafts of smithing, blade maker or weaponry repairs.
• Xiosia’s Staff~ The Staff is what we lean upon, and what holds us all erect in our world. The Staff is also the receptacle of Magic and Power that our Goddess herself has gifted to a few followers who have found her favor. Staff is the path of growth for devotees with an appreciation for commerce for the common good, and those who wish to excel in a craft, trade or skill. Those embarking on Staff quests would work towards mastering a trade. Staff is expected to always respect and honor Our Goddesses’ teachings as they flourish in their trade, so quests could involving making things that NPC’s need, or finding custom items.
Xiosia’s Song~ Those who enter the path of the Song would be trained and tested in quests involving the arts of healing and artistic expression. The Song quests would be designed for those who wish to practice a devotion to the Goddess through acts of non-violence, preservation, knowledge, beauty and kindness. Quests could involve protecting temples, gardens and followers. Song devotees could be asked by NPCs to help organize parties, prayers, concerts, herb gatherings, potion making, magic healings that celebrate nature and balance.
Early quests might introduce the character to herbalist npc's and locations of herbs, plants and farmers.
Middle quests might have the character heal some illnesses or injuries with herbs and poultices
Latest quests might have the character make potions to enhance healing spells {buff by increasing speed of recovery} or increase the yield of mines, ores, plants and spawn rates of animals
- requested art
*Glyph of the Goddess glyph
*Xiosia’s Eye headdress
*Crystal Rivnik- orange or red!
* Crystal weapons of Peace
*Amulet of Nature
*Aura of Nature cloak
*Xiosia’s Temple of Trees
*Xiosia’s Lumenium Silverweave Sword of Enlightened Peace
Glyph of the Ruqua Tree
*Oracle of the Goddess- a shimmering, color changing crown with jewels hanging down the sides and back, shaped like a Holy Helmet, with the crest inset in the front and a pulsing crystal gem in the center of the forehead
-requested locations
*Maybe a couple of new NPCs who are farmers and who raise animals in one of the dead end canyons ?
*Jayose’s Inner Library of Herbs, Potions and Alchemy
*Xiosia’s Temple of Trees- an offshoot of the forest path, with an outer ring of trees shaped like a Stonehenge grove, that is open to all, and an inner glen of ruqua trees, a waterfall, a glade of flowers and benign animals, rare and powerful herbs, a bonfire site, some tables and feasting areas, and a canopy of shimmering crystals reflecting light, that requires faction access {like Winch Access}. The grove could also have mines for gemstones.
Faction Attraction:
Xiosians as a faction, to my current knowledge and experience, don’t yet exist in quests. Yet the largest percentage of players by far claim devotion to the Goddess.
There’s the clean slate!
Thankee fer listening!
Roled Rolak
