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|name= Kothos Blud
|name= Kothos Blud
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|image= [[File:Kothos with more green eyes.jpg|thumbnail|center]]
||caption= Brother Blud (Or Keanu Reeves as Siddhartha)
||caption= Brother Blud (as generated by MidJourney AI)
|race= [[half-elf]]
|race= Half-elf
|culture= [[Seareach]]
|culture= Seareach
|class= Priest
|class= Priest
|profession= [[Cleric]]
|profession= [[Cleric]]
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|dislikes= ambivalence
|dislikes= ambivalence
|fears= losing control
|fears= losing control
|instance= Prime
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|town= Solhaven
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==Biography==
==Biography==
'''Kothos Blud''' is a priest of [[Ivas]] who was until recently cloistered in Her Temple in [[Vipershroud]] Swamp. He is originally from [[Brisker's Cove]] in the county of [[Seareach]]. Rather than being the scion of an elf and human union, Kothos is descended from others of mixed heritage, and is unaware of the origins of his elven heritage. Not much is known of his life prior to his taking up Service in the Temple just east of [[Wehnimer's Landing]], where he has been a fixture for nearly two decades.
'''Kothos Blud''' is a priest of [[Ivas]] who had been cloistered in Her Temple in [[Vipershroud]] Swamp until the past few years. He is originally from [[Brisker's Cove]] in the county of [[Seareach]]. Rather than being the scion of an elf and human union, Kothos is descended from others of mixed heritage, and is unaware of the origins of his elven heritage. He was born out of wedlock to a servant of a large manor house north of the port town and was raised by his half-brother in the servants' quarters. Prior to his dismissal, Kothos had been assigned to the stable and gardening staff. He was forced to leave under strained circumstances in his young adulthood, and had a series of misadventures that eventually led him to [[Nydds]], where he was found by the same half-brother. Soon after, Kothos was drawn to the Ivas salons and shrines in the city and took his vows as an acolyte. Approximately three decades ago, he was sent to serve in the Vipershroud, and has been a fixture in Her ranks ever since.


Kothos is of the priest rank within his Order, and is responsible for receiving pilgrims when they arrive in the Temple, as well as training and teaching new converts. His newest disciple is [[Xanthium]], a young dancer and performer who came under his wing in the summer of 5119. Through his close relationship with her, he was convinced to reemerge into the outer world, he has begun taking day trips to the Landing, and even further. While still feeling his way through these experiences, he has found himself more able to serve with the power he has gained, and to explore the mysteries of life with a passionate curiosity.
Kothos is of the priest rank within his Order, and is responsible for receiving pilgrims when they arrive in the Temple, as well as training and teaching new converts. He recently mentored [[Xanthium]], a young dancer and performer who came under his wing in the summer of 5119, and who has now gone on to become a minister and is traveling the world on a mission. Through his close relationship with her, he was convinced to reemerge into the outer world, he has begun taking day trips to the Landing, and even further. While still feeling his way through these experiences, he has found himself more able to serve with the power he has gained, and to explore the mysteries of life with a passionate curiosity.

Kothos now maintains a second home in the freeport known as [[Solhaven]], where he lives near his close friends, Magister [[Raelee Svala]], [[Missoni (prime)|Missoni]] and Perigourd Sabretache, his mentor in the [[Order of the Silver Gryphon|The Order of the Silver Gryphon]], [[Guarrin (prime)|Sir Guarrin Hjeldin the Knight-Errant]], the healer [[Yukito (prime)|Yukito Lennan]], the sisters Jisandra and [[Delindra]] Talissen and many others. Three years ago, Kothos helped rescue a young girl by the name of [[Reynairra (prime)|Reynairra]] (Reynai) to her friends) from a disciple of [[Sheru]] in an attempt to use her and her terror into summoning the Nightmare Lord into the material plane. After Reynai recovered from her ordeal, she and Kothos had become so bonded to each other he asked her to stay as his adopted daughter, and the pair are a frequent sight along the canals and tea shops of Solhaven.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
:Lord Kothos Blud the Priest of Ivas. He is very tall and has a broad-shouldered slender frame.  He appears to be in the spring of life.  He has copper-ringed seaglass green eyes and sun-bronzed, coppery skin.  He has long, voluminous raven black hair cascading into a lush tumult of violet-sheened curls.  He has a graceful, oval-shaped face, an aquiline nose and a set of high cheekbones that are softened by the gentle contours of his jawline. 
:You see Lord Kothos Blud the Brother.
:He has a balefire-hued shrouded bog tattoo on his thigh.
:He appears to be a Half-Elf.
:He is wearing a simple copper medallion graced with milky jade orchid inlay, a wisp-shaped aventurine Ivas symbol suspended from a rose gold chain, an interlocking chain of bronze thorns strung upon ribbed smoke-grey silk ribbons, a jade green lushly embroidered cassock composed of copper-threaded spidersilk, an intertwining copper and gold wristcuff, a black enameled bracer with a silver gryphon set in a ruby circle, and some mesh sandals beaded with green velvet malachite stones.
:He is very tall. He appears to be in the spring of life. He has thick-lashed sea green eyes and bronze skin. He has long, voluminous raven black hair worn in a mass of unruly curls. He has an aquiline nose and a broad chest.
:He is in good shape.
:He is wearing a jade-inlaid gold necklace, a dark azure silk kimono patterned with silver-edged white blossoms, a tailored malachite-hued shirt composed of white silk sleeves and jet buttons, some dark viridian leather trousers threaded with pewter-grey mithril stitching, and some charcoal leather-thonged sandals.


==Associations & Beliefs==
==Associations & Beliefs==
Kothos is by nature a tolerant man, and makes it his practice to have all those who sojourn to Ivas' hall welcome and fulfilled, regardless of their gender, race, social status or religious leanings. His devotion to Ivas and his disciples is unwavering, and both bring him great joy. While not as accomplished a dancer as Xanthium, he incorporates movement and form into his religious rituals, and sometimes indulges in a little playacting with the other priests and acolytes as an enticement for the shyer Temple visitors to join them in a Dance for and in Her Grace.
Kothos is by nature a tolerant man, and makes it his practice to have all those who sojourn to Ivas' hall welcome and fulfilled, regardless of their gender, race, social status or religious leanings. His devotion to Ivas and his disciples is unwavering, and both bring him great joy. While not as accomplished a dancer as Xanthium, he incorporates movement and form into his religious rituals, and sometimes indulges in a little playacting with the other priests and acolytes as an enticement for the shyer Temple visitors to join them in a Dance for and in Her Grace.


Four years ago, Brother Blud requested the help of the chivalric Order of Silver Gryphons to help the Temple shelter and protect the pilgrims of the self-styled Blood God, [[Grishom Stone]]. Regardless of their beliefs, Kothos had witnessed some earlier arrivals to the pilgrimage be abused and killed, so he offered them sanctuary. Being impressed with the honorable and compassionate actions of the Order, he accepted an invitation from Sir Guarrin to attend their meetings, and was then invited to be Guarrin's squire. After completing an exceptionally long term as a squire, Kothos was tested and promoted to a full member of the Order on Fashanos the 2nd, 5125.
Besides his protege, Kothos has taken to a number of new acquaintances since his return to society, fellow Ivasian Nola, the [[sylvan]] artist and [[empath | healer]] [[Alvyara]], [[Lylia | former mayor Lylia Rashere]] (whom he had broken cloister twice before to vote for her), [[Faerinn | 5120 mayoral candidate Faerinn Greatsinger]], and has a rather enjoyable rivalry and respect for the warrior rake [[Lazaryth]].


==Biographical Excerpts==
==Biographical Excerpts==
* [[/Glamour | Glamour]] - An offer made to the pilgrims of Mallach Burdos and the Blood God
* [[/Meridiem | Meridiem]] - Calling in a favor in a time of need
* [[/More Than This | More than This]] - A response to dispassionate justice
* [[/The Stone Set in your Eyes | The Stone Set in Your Eyes]] - A priest offers a sensate shelter
* [[/Shelter From the Poison Rain | Shelter From the Poison Rain]] - An exercise in solace and understanding
* [[/Severance | Severance]] - Last Rites for a Madman
* [[/Always | Always]] - Kothos and Reynai share a field trip.
* [[Kothos (prime)/Always Something There to Remind me|Always Something There to Remind Me]]


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[[File:Kothos SSD.jpg|500px|thumb|center|Brother Blud outside the Temple of Ivas by Stormyrain]]
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"Glamour"
A flash of foxfire-green light flickered into existence on the other side of the stone bridge, echoed by a softer, coral-hued flush just above it, and the two motes floated across the dark water; the rose orb turned into a deep, full red, and the viridian split into two lambent glows, revealing the eyes of the priest crossing the archway. Brother Blud had come home to his swamp.

He gripped his glowbark staff, using its ruby light to navigate through the shadowed garden, avoiding Ysharra and Xanthium's newest plantings. The night always falls thick and close in the marshes, aided by the lush canopy overhead; creeping vines, boughs of flower-laden cypress and banyan. Even a short walk over familiar territory could be risky, from the spiders, the crocodiles who sometimes found their way into the courtyard- and the much worse possibility of stepping on the new favorite orchid of a certain ranger. He smiled for a moment at his internal jest, and then returned his thoughts to his primary concern, the news he had heard in the Landing just now, about the call for the younger Burdos' arrest. He nodded absently at the acolyte who greeted him at the door and his priestess, Sister Nock, asking them a few questions about their ward in the western hall of the Temple.

Kothos pushed open the yellow pine door to his quarters, glancing once at the bed, which was sadly empty. He passed it by, focusing on the only other furniture in the small room, his writing desk. There, he unpacked some of his new purchases from the recent festival in Mist Harbor, and began to write.



Master Burdos,

My name is Brother Kothos Blud, we met at your return to the Landing outside the North Gate, some weeks ago. While my Service at the Temple does not often allow me time to come see after your mission, word still reaches me and the other residents about your losses, and your ongoing strife with the Landings' authorities.

I know that you find me and my Mistress to be misguided, and I do not much care about that, my faith is my own, and I have it in abundance. However, you were kind and compassionate to my dear Alvyara when you healed what Vlashandra had done to her, and for the sake of that act, and the care I have for her, I write this missive to you. I repeat the offer I gave you that first night, that of the hospitality of the Temple and the Vipershroud. The territory here is vast, and secretive, filled with nooks and crannies where those who have traveled here with you or to see you may be able to avoid confrontation with Marshal Thadston's forces. Regardless of your feelings on Ivas, Her halls are manned by those who are versed in tolerance. I cannot guarantee safety, of course, as we ourselves had our temple and her icon burned by the Prelate's forces four years ago. However, save for that, the swamp is generally remote and out of mind, for the most part.


[[File:Brother Blud and Rusalka.jpg|thumb|center|Brother Blud and Rusalka by Stormyrain]]
Regardless of what you choose, I plan on extending this to the occupants of the tent city in Lower Dragonsclaw. My Order has a trove of experience in the care of those who suffer, and I would not see them butchered like the caravan simply for being hopeful of an end to their plight.


[[File:Kothos Blud.png|500px|thumb|center|Keanu Reeves in Little Buddha (1993, Bertolucci)]]
Yours in Service,


[[File:Siddhartha.jpg|500px|thumb|center|Keanu Reeves in Little Buddha (1993, Bertolucci)]]
Brother Blud


[[File:Kothos 2 SSD.jpg|500px|thumb|center|Brother Blud by Stormyrain)]]


[[File:Little Buddha.jpg|500px|thumb|center|Keanu Reeves in Little Buddha (1993, Bertolucci)]]
Kothos reached a hand down to stroke Rusalka's copper-flecked head as the large snake started to unwind from about his waist, extending his leg down to the floor to let her slither off. He watched the ribbon of dark green scales pool out the door while he sealed his writing, hoping his serpent had better luck finding companionship tonight than he was likely to. Tomorrow, after Service, he would hand this off to one of the blood-stained guards who were always about forest just outside the postern gate.


[[File:Asylum and Kothos 2 SSD (1).jpg|600px|thumb|center| Giliad and Kothos, by Stormyrain]]
Done with his task, he wondered if he now fit the definition of "cultist" and would no longer be welcome in the Landing. No doubt there were those who already agreed, based on his faith. And now he was reaching out to one who had managed to earn the ire of nearly every power faction in the frontier town. Still...his mind returned to Alvyara's healed face, her soft features returned to as they were prior to her betrayal by the Magister. He laced his fingers together in front of his lips, and uttered a few soft prayers under his breath, which were interrupted by the hushed noise of his door opening again. A sweet smile, long pale hair, graceful curves...Kothos grinned back at his nocturnal visitor, reaching up to coil his long fingers around her hip.


[[File:Rusalka.png|600px|thumb|center|Rusalka by [[Juspera Spintari]]]]
Glory to Her. Ivas provides.


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Latest revision as of 00:26, 19 February 2025

Kothos Blud
Kothos with more green eyes.jpg
Brother Blud (as generated by MidJourney AI)
Race Half-elf
Culture Seareach
Class Priest
Profession Cleric
Religion Order of Ivas
Disposition Warm and welcoming
Demeanor Charming
Flaw Unaccustomed to social conventions
Greatest Strength Serenity and intensity
Greatest Weakness a naif to the outside world
Habits flirtatious and libertine
Likes rhetoric, beauty, company
Dislikes ambivalence
Fears losing control

Biography

Kothos Blud is a priest of Ivas who had been cloistered in Her Temple in Vipershroud Swamp until the past few years. He is originally from Brisker's Cove in the county of Seareach. Rather than being the scion of an elf and human union, Kothos is descended from others of mixed heritage, and is unaware of the origins of his elven heritage. He was born out of wedlock to a servant of a large manor house north of the port town and was raised by his half-brother in the servants' quarters. Prior to his dismissal, Kothos had been assigned to the stable and gardening staff. He was forced to leave under strained circumstances in his young adulthood, and had a series of misadventures that eventually led him to Nydds, where he was found by the same half-brother. Soon after, Kothos was drawn to the Ivas salons and shrines in the city and took his vows as an acolyte. Approximately three decades ago, he was sent to serve in the Vipershroud, and has been a fixture in Her ranks ever since.

Kothos is of the priest rank within his Order, and is responsible for receiving pilgrims when they arrive in the Temple, as well as training and teaching new converts. He recently mentored Xanthium, a young dancer and performer who came under his wing in the summer of 5119, and who has now gone on to become a minister and is traveling the world on a mission. Through his close relationship with her, he was convinced to reemerge into the outer world, he has begun taking day trips to the Landing, and even further. While still feeling his way through these experiences, he has found himself more able to serve with the power he has gained, and to explore the mysteries of life with a passionate curiosity.

Kothos now maintains a second home in the freeport known as Solhaven, where he lives near his close friends, Magister Raelee Svala, Missoni and Perigourd Sabretache, his mentor in the The Order of the Silver Gryphon, Sir Guarrin Hjeldin the Knight-Errant, the healer Yukito Lennan, the sisters Jisandra and Delindra Talissen and many others. Three years ago, Kothos helped rescue a young girl by the name of Reynairra (Reynai) to her friends) from a disciple of Sheru in an attempt to use her and her terror into summoning the Nightmare Lord into the material plane. After Reynai recovered from her ordeal, she and Kothos had become so bonded to each other he asked her to stay as his adopted daughter, and the pair are a frequent sight along the canals and tea shops of Solhaven.

Appearance

Lord Kothos Blud the Priest of Ivas. He is very tall and has a broad-shouldered slender frame.  He appears to be in the spring of life.  He has copper-ringed seaglass green eyes and sun-bronzed, coppery skin.  He has long, voluminous raven black hair cascading into a lush tumult of violet-sheened curls.  He has a graceful, oval-shaped face, an aquiline nose and a set of high cheekbones that are softened by the gentle contours of his jawline. 
He has a balefire-hued shrouded bog tattoo on his thigh.
He is wearing a simple copper medallion graced with milky jade orchid inlay, a wisp-shaped aventurine Ivas symbol suspended from a rose gold chain, an interlocking chain of bronze thorns strung upon ribbed smoke-grey silk ribbons, a jade green lushly embroidered cassock composed of copper-threaded spidersilk, an intertwining copper and gold wristcuff, a black enameled bracer with a silver gryphon set in a ruby circle, and some mesh sandals beaded with green velvet malachite stones.

Associations & Beliefs

Kothos is by nature a tolerant man, and makes it his practice to have all those who sojourn to Ivas' hall welcome and fulfilled, regardless of their gender, race, social status or religious leanings. His devotion to Ivas and his disciples is unwavering, and both bring him great joy. While not as accomplished a dancer as Xanthium, he incorporates movement and form into his religious rituals, and sometimes indulges in a little playacting with the other priests and acolytes as an enticement for the shyer Temple visitors to join them in a Dance for and in Her Grace.

Four years ago, Brother Blud requested the help of the chivalric Order of Silver Gryphons to help the Temple shelter and protect the pilgrims of the self-styled Blood God, Grishom Stone. Regardless of their beliefs, Kothos had witnessed some earlier arrivals to the pilgrimage be abused and killed, so he offered them sanctuary. Being impressed with the honorable and compassionate actions of the Order, he accepted an invitation from Sir Guarrin to attend their meetings, and was then invited to be Guarrin's squire. After completing an exceptionally long term as a squire, Kothos was tested and promoted to a full member of the Order on Fashanos the 2nd, 5125.

Biographical Excerpts

Images