Salcheth (Cúnir)

[Rinneh]

Name (or nickname): Cúnir Salcheth ba'al Erudhalion va'al Henarth ruen Aradolon...though she prefers to be called Cúnir.

Age: Early twenties

Race: Elf

Homeland: Eshent'ur; Tylaran

Profession: Wanderer/Ranger

Magical Specialisation: [N/A]

Weapon Specialisations:
Archery
Short Blade (dirk)
Dagger (which I classify seperately; it's only for when she REALLY needs a weapon -- she keeps one strapped to her right boot at all times)

Pets/Steed/Companion: [N/A]

Description:
For an Elf, Cúnir is rather...different. She isn't among the most beautiful of her people (though they haven't shunned her), and instead of an ethereal look has one that could remotely be described as earthy. She seems to mirror the forests which she loves so well, with untamed golden hair and a few freckles dotting her pale face. Her eyes are especially round and expressive, blue, and seem to constantly be calculating...something. Her clothing (when she wears dresses) is of green and brown, the fabrics relatively inexpensive. The dresses are plain in design and conservative.

Her armor is crafted of brown leather, and her boots of soft deerskin.

She is intelligent, but often not in the way of books. She makes a point of knowing about the flora and fauna of Eshent'ur, as well as a bit of basic lore. She hasn't devoted her life to academics, obviously, but she did attend school as a child...so she knows the very basics.

Her family is of a lower house in the society of the Elves, the lowest of the Gentry. Their name comes from the hill upon which their house was built in the old Elven land...which (unfortunately) was burned to the ground by the forces of Razgriz years ago. They keep the name to honor their ancestors.

In dealing with people, Cúnir is strong in personality, and found to be domineering or 'bossy.' This is not to say that she isn't polite: for one who enjoys the forest more than the city, she has remarkable manners. She's a chatterbox, for lack of a better set of words, and enjoys talking about anything and everything. Being solitary for long periods of time can do that to a person, you see. She talks while she can to whoever happens to be around.

Anything you'd like to add:
I'm not sure how a 'Ranger' would fit in. That's how she's usually played. Dx
I want her to somehow journey out of Eshent'ur...

[engelbert]

Due to the nature of the Elves downfall, elf women have/can pick up fighting skills more easily. I would stick to the dirk though over the shortsword. Woman aren't the hardiest of fighters and even as a ranger, due to the diminutive nature of women compared to men, ranged weaponry would suit her purpose much more efficiently. I'm also wondering about just how much leather armor she wears.

If you could shoot a bull of a man down at 20 paces, you'd take that option over hand-to-hand combat. I know i would.

Keeping her estranged may be difficult though if you want her to be skilled with weaponry. She will need someone close to her that is able to teach her.

Once you sort out that, then she'll be accepted.

[Rinneh]

Hmm.
-thinkthinkthink-

I'm not sure about all the armor. I know she wears a basic cuirass and gauntlets suitable for archery, but other than that, I'm not sure. I'm thinking that the cost wouldn't be too bad for her family -- even though they're rather low on the scale, they're still nobility. And I never said the armor had to be amazingly good quality, either.
If you have any suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them. As you know, I'm not suite used to this world yet.

I was going to go with the dirk too. (: I'm a bit indecisive, if you haven't noticed...and so I list options.

Plus, she's not totally estranged. The Elves don't hate her and whatnot...she probably left on some trading ship and decided to wander around. Because she likes wandering, and telling people what to do. ^^ She (probably) would have been taught before she left her home...or something like that.
I guess I haven't got everything sorted out yet...

[Aux-ash]

It is a common myth, particularly within fantasy, that smaller fighters are better suited for archery. This is in fact not true at all.
Bows require a great deal of strength in order to just be able to manage the pull. Then you also needs to maintain the pull for as long as you aim and then release. In warfare one often have to send a arrow flying every 10 seconds and be able to keep it up for a long time.
As a result of this archers tend to be rather large (though proportional since the bow uses every muscle in the torso).
As a comparison a long-bowman have to be around 6 foot long just to be able to use the bow effectively (the pull is 3 feet, if you are any shorter you risk having too short arms) and each pull wound be equal to lifting his own weight.

A light and swift person will in fact be better off in melee were agility means so much more, there are several combat styles that is perfectly suited for just light individuals.

I thought I'd just mention it, it is worth keeping in mind.

[engelbert]

It is a common myth, particularly within fantasy, that smaller fighters are better suited for archery.

I wasn't really thinking about her size concerning warfare. As a ranger/wanderer, i'm assuming that she won't be foolish enough to charge opponents. I suggested the dirk because, as you mentioned, lighter weapons suit lighter builds.

Being raised in a forest would probably mean she's good at stalking through forests as a hunter too. She may be able to make use of a shortbow. Though it takes more effort to fire, and it has less range... if she were a good shot, and stuck to forests where targets could be crept up to... she should be alright.

As for the armor, i was simply curious whether she was protected head to toe, or just simply wore a few odd pieces for protection

[Rinneh]

Feb 26, 2008 14:36:22 GMT engelbert said:

It is a common myth, particularly within fantasy, that smaller fighters are better suited for archery.

Being raised in a forest would probably mean she's good at stalking through forests as a hunter too. She may be able to make use of a shortbow. Though it takes more effort to fire, and it has less range... if she were a good shot, and stuck to forests where targets could be crept up to... she should be alright.

Yeah, that's what I was going for.
More the hunter type thing, as opposed to actual warfare. She isn't a soldier, but is living off the land. She's not a warrior by trade, but she needs some way to get food/protect herself etc.

If melee combat seems like a better option to you all, then I'd be willing to go for it. I know that the, er, 'fantasy' weapon requirements (ect) aren't the same as real ones. I mean, I know that archers need a lot of strength. They completely do. It's hard work.

I haven't done an excruciating amount of reasearch for this either...though I would like to keep it semi-realistic.

Thanks for your advice, Aux-ash. It is very helpful.
Again, if you guys want me to change it, I will. I'm flexible (just wondering if I was completely wrong to even assume that she could use a bow D:). So...rambling. It all comes from being WAAAY too self-conscious.


-shrug-
But whatever. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I don't mind learning new things. ^^

[Aux-ash]

I did not want you to change anything, in fact if you are a "ranger" you probably are rather well trained. Living off the land and traveling uncharted paths is also very hard work, you know.
What I wanted was to point it out, not to make you remove it but to inform you that even unarmed your character will defiantly have the strength and stamina to handle herself rather well.

[engelbert]

Personally i like the way she is, using very light melee weaponry and ranged.

As admin i'm by-passing the need for extreme strength for archery and here's my reason:

You give some people the idea that women are better suited to melee with small weapons and there's always one person that assumes that her female ninja freak of doom is imbalanced and can take out anyone within 5 yards. And yes, that's regardless of the opponent's weapon.

I've seen arrows deflected by swords, broadswords parried by rapiers, crossbolts stopped by daggers and once... a pillar of water stopped by a sheet of flame...

I know no one currently here is foolish enough to fall in that trap, but i'm still recruiting and i don't want any newer roleplayers becoming confused over the matter Therefore i /adore/ seeing women as ranged attackers.

[Rinneh]

Female ninja freak.
Lawls.