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'''Leafiara Autumnwind''', or '''Leafi''' to her friends and loved ones, born on a Tilamaires on Jastatos 6, 5092, is a half-[[sylvan]] [[cleric]] and the wife of [[Saraphenia (prime)|Saraphenia]] Autumnwind. Though typically cheerful, she can become ferocious in battle and will use anything at her disposal--[[warding]] magic, [[bolt spell]]s, [[Edged Weapons|edged weapons]], [[brawling|her own hands and feet]], [[Invisibility_(916)|spying]] with the [[Imbue_(614)|help]] of [[Magic_Item_Creation_(420)|friends]], skills learned at the [[Order of Voln]], or simply distributing information as a [[The_TownCrier|TownCrier]] reporter--to defend her loved ones.
'''Leafiara Autumnwind''', or '''Leafi''' to her friends and loved ones, born on a Tilamaires on Jastatos 6, 5092, is a half-[[sylvan]] [[cleric]] and the wife of [[Saraphenia (prime)/Memorial|Saraphenia]] Autumnwind. Though typically cheerful, she can become ferocious in battle and will use anything at her disposal--[[warding]] magic, [[bolt spell]]s, [[Edged Weapons|edged weapons]], [[brawling|her own hands and feet]], [[Invisibility_(916)|spying]] with the [[Imbue_(614)|help]] of [[Magic_Item_Creation_(420)|friends]], skills learned at the [[Order of Voln]], or simply distributing information as a [[The_TownCrier|TownCrier]] reporter--to defend her loved ones.


Despite her youth, she possesses incredible abilities both on the battlefield and as an artisan. In her spare time she's a master [[cobbling|cobbler]], master [[Artist%27s_Easel|painter]], master with [[darts]], master of [[forging]] [[Brawling_weapons|brawling weapons]], [[Edged_Weapons|edged weapons]], and [[Polearm_Weapons|polearms]], has developed the greatest talent with various instruments that one can without being a [[bard]], became a Guild Master of the [[Cleric Guild]] as nominated by Guild Masters [[Rohese Bayvel-Timsh%27l]] and [[Mikalmas (prime)|Mikalmas]], and bakes top quality [[Manna_(203)|manna bread]] after being inspired by [[Cruxophim (prime)|Cruxophim]].
Despite her youth, she possesses incredible abilities both on the battlefield and as an artisan. In her spare time she's a master [[cobbling|cobbler]], master [[Artist%27s_Easel|painter]], master with [[darts]], master of [[forging]] [[Brawling_weapons|brawling weapons]], [[Edged_Weapons|edged weapons]], and [[Polearm_Weapons|polearms]], has developed the greatest talent with various instruments that one can without being a [[bard]], became a Guild Master of the [[Cleric Guild]] as nominated by Guild Masters [[Rohese Bayvel-Timsh%27l]] and [[Mikalmas (prime)|Mikalmas]], and bakes top quality [[Manna_(203)|manna bread]] after being inspired by [[Cruxophim (prime)|Cruxophim]].
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|friend=[[Severine (prime)|Severine]]
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|spouse=[[Saraphenia (prime)/Memoral|Saraphenia]]
|spouse=[[Saraphenia (prime)/Memorial|Saraphenia]]
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She is wearing a feystone dragonfly locket, a shimmering cherry red cloak, a radiant red zelnorn tunic accented by a shining white leaf flourish with a pure white starsilk sundress showcasing a skirt-spanning red music staff underneath, an aelotian rose gold wedding ring showcasing a stylized dragonfly design, a polished knotwork platinum wedding band, and a pair of pure white starsilk sandals sporting starsong-reinforced soles.
She is wearing a feystone dragonfly locket, a shimmering cherry red cloak, a radiant red zelnorn tunic accented by a shining white leaf flourish with a pure white starsilk sundress showcasing a skirt-spanning red music staff underneath, an aelotian rose gold wedding ring showcasing a stylized dragonfly design, a polished knotwork platinum wedding band, and a pair of pure white starsilk sandals sporting starsong-reinforced soles.


Her "Adventurer Casual" outfit, everyday attire suitable for flipping between battle and chatter on a whim. I'm in the camp of picturing torso chain mail as just chain mail, so most of her body is unprotected by armor as I envision her, but I write it off as immaterial since she's a cleric well defended by spells, including [[Soul Ward (319)|a magical barrier that deflects attacks entirely]]. Her wearing heavier armor isn't a practicality thing, but more a symbolic gesture about having a tough core or something like that. Speaking of symbolic, her manacle--not shown here as an item, but only for its illusion trinket aspect--is a mysterious item whose backstory I haven't publicly delved into yet, but it notably lacks a chain or even anywhere to attach one. Her nail polish colors also represent [[Saraphenia (prime)/Memoral|Saraphenia]]; they both dressed in red and white in a broad sense, but Leafi's more specific hues are cherry red, bold red, and pure white while Phenia's were scarlet and ivory.
Her "Adventurer Casual" outfit, everyday attire suitable for flipping between battle and chatter on a whim. I'm in the camp of picturing torso chain mail as just chain mail, so most of her body is unprotected by armor as I envision her, but I write it off as immaterial since she's a cleric well defended by spells, including [[Soul Ward (319)|a magical barrier that deflects attacks entirely]]. Her wearing heavier armor isn't a practicality thing, but more a symbolic gesture about having a tough core or something like that. Speaking of symbolic, her manacle--not shown here as an item, but only for its illusion trinket aspect--is a mysterious item whose backstory I haven't publicly delved into yet, but it notably lacks a chain or even anywhere to attach one. Her nail polish colors also represent [[Saraphenia (prime)/Memorial|Saraphenia]]; they both dressed in red and white, broadly, but Leafi's more specific hues are cherry red, bold red, and pure white while Phenia's were scarlet and ivory.


[[Leafiara (prime)/Shimmer Trinket Sets|See other outfits on the subpage here!]]
[[Leafiara (prime)/Shimmer Trinket Sets|See other outfits on the subpage here!]]
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* [[Leafiara (prime)/Melodies/Wild and Free|Wild and Free (Under the Sea)]] (first draft May 12, 2022, finalized July 8, 2023; performed at the third Revelia Carnivale)
* [[Leafiara (prime)/Melodies/Wild and Free|Wild and Free (Under the Sea)]] (first draft May 12, 2022, finalized July 8, 2023; performed at the third Revelia Carnivale)
* [[Leafiara (prime)/Melodies/Elidal|Elidal (Leafiara version) (Gaston)]] (April 6, 2024)
* [[Leafiara (prime)/Melodies/Elidal|Elidal (Leafiara version) (Gaston)]] (April 6, 2024)
* [[Leafiara (prime)/Melodies/Not His Hero|Not His Hero (I Need a Hero)]] (April 13, 2024)
* [[Leafiara (prime)/Melodies/Not His Hero|Not His Hero (I Need a Hero)]] (April 13, 2024)


====OOC Parodies====
====OOC Parodies====
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* [[Leafiara (prime)/Melodies/Elidal|Elidal (Samfelt version) (Gaston)]] (April 4, 2024)
* [[Leafiara (prime)/Melodies/Elidal|Elidal (Samfelt version) (Gaston)]] (April 4, 2024)
* [[Leafiara (prime)/Melodies/XP in a Bottle|XP in a Bottle (Genie in a Bottle)]] (April 10, 2024)
* [[Leafiara (prime)/Melodies/XP in a Bottle|XP in a Bottle (Genie in a Bottle)]] (April 10, 2024)
* [[Leafiara (prime)/Melodies/I Need A Buyer|I Need A Buyer (I Need A Hero)]] (November 15, 2024)


(still to find and post: Social Norms (Let It Go) from March 2020, Pure and True (Let It Go (yes, again)) from May 29 2021)
(still to find and post: Social Norms (Let It Go) from March 2020, Pure and True (Let It Go (yes, again)) from May 29 2021)
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* '''[[Leafiara_(prime)/Mechanical_Musings/Ascension_Considerations|Ascension Considerations]]''': Various calculations and theorycrafting on optimizing gains through Ascension.
* '''[[Leafiara_(prime)/Mechanical_Musings/Ascension_Considerations|Ascension Considerations]]''': Various calculations and theorycrafting on optimizing gains through Ascension.
* '''[[Leafiara_(prime)/Mechanical_Musings/Frequently_Asked_Questions_(and_Ones_That_Should_Be)|Frequently Asked Questions (and Ones That Should Be)]]''': Examining recurring community topics in detail.
* '''[[Leafiara_(prime)/Mechanical_Musings/Order_of_Operations:_Servicing_Gear|Order of Operations: Servicing Gear]]''': Best practices and calculations for getting player services on your gear.
* '''[[Leafiara_(prime)/Mechanical_Musings/Order_of_Operations:_Servicing_Gear|Order of Operations: Servicing Gear]]''': Best practices and calculations for getting player services on your gear.
* '''[[Leafiara_(prime)/Mechanical_Musings/Rags_to_Riches:_The_Rings_of_Lumnis_Story|Rags to Riches: The Rings of Lumnis Story]]''': How and why to get a [[Brooch of Lumnis|Rings of Lumnis brooch]] working well for you.
* '''[[Leafiara_(prime)/Mechanical_Musings/Rags_to_Riches:_The_Rings_of_Lumnis_Story|Rags to Riches: The Rings of Lumnis Story]]''': How and why to get a [[Brooch of Lumnis|Rings of Lumnis brooch]] working well for you.

Latest revision as of 19:22, 15 November 2024

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Leafiara Autumnwind, or Leafi to her friends and loved ones, born on a Tilamaires on Jastatos 6, 5092, is a half-sylvan cleric and the wife of Saraphenia Autumnwind. Though typically cheerful, she can become ferocious in battle and will use anything at her disposal--warding magic, bolt spells, edged weapons, her own hands and feet, spying with the help of friends, skills learned at the Order of Voln, or simply distributing information as a TownCrier reporter--to defend her loved ones.

Despite her youth, she possesses incredible abilities both on the battlefield and as an artisan. In her spare time she's a master cobbler, master painter, master with darts, master of forging brawling weapons, edged weapons, and polearms, has developed the greatest talent with various instruments that one can without being a bard, became a Guild Master of the Cleric Guild as nominated by Guild Masters Rohese Bayvel-Timsh'l and Mikalmas, and bakes top quality manna bread after being inspired by Cruxophim.

Leafiara Autumnwind
Race Half-elf
Culture Sylvankind
Profession Cleric
In-a-Word Energetic
Disposition Adventurous, cheerful, lively
Demeanor Friendly
Flaw Struggling with vengeful tendencies
Greatest Strength Fearlessness
Greatest Weakness Impatience, recklessness
Habits Ringing bells, shooting friends with her water cannon, throwing snowballs
Hobbies Cobbling, singing, snuggling, tickling
Soft Spots Chocolate, sweets
Loyalties Conscience
Best Friend Severine
Spouse Saraphenia


Appearance

You see Whimweaver Leafiara Autumnwind the Holy Flame of Wehnimer's Landing.
She appears to be a Half-Sylvan.
She is moderately tall and has a well-toned frame.  She appears to be youthful.  She has sparkling green eyes and soft, smooth honey-hued skin.  She has shoulder length, tousled cherry red hair framing her face in a disheveled, carefree style.  She has a well-defined, heart-shaped face and slightly pointed ears.  She has ivory-spangled scarlet polish brushed onto her neatly rounded fingernails.
She is in good shape.
A budding sentient potato wearing an iridescent viridian and pink fairy costume is settled on her shoulder.
There is a small ruby red sprite flying above her shoulder.
Colorful, wispy threads shimmer in and out of existence, twining and dancing freely around a white imflass manacle encircling her left wrist.  Its empty keyway is outlined in a bold red glow that pulsates rhythmically.
She is wearing a feystone dragonfly locket, a shimmering cherry red cloak, a radiant red zelnorn tunic accented by a shining white leaf flourish with a pure white starsilk sundress showcasing a skirt-spanning red music staff underneath, an aelotian rose gold wedding ring showcasing a stylized dragonfly design, a polished knotwork platinum wedding band, and a pair of pure white starsilk sandals sporting starsong-reinforced soles.

Her "Adventurer Casual" outfit, everyday attire suitable for flipping between battle and chatter on a whim. I'm in the camp of picturing torso chain mail as just chain mail, so most of her body is unprotected by armor as I envision her, but I write it off as immaterial since she's a cleric well defended by spells, including a magical barrier that deflects attacks entirely. Her wearing heavier armor isn't a practicality thing, but more a symbolic gesture about having a tough core or something like that. Speaking of symbolic, her manacle--not shown here as an item, but only for its illusion trinket aspect--is a mysterious item whose backstory I haven't publicly delved into yet, but it notably lacks a chain or even anywhere to attach one. Her nail polish colors also represent Saraphenia; they both dressed in red and white, broadly, but Leafi's more specific hues are cherry red, bold red, and pure white while Phenia's were scarlet and ivory.

See other outfits on the subpage here!


History

Please see each individual subpage for more detail! Subpages marked with a * are official Landing storylines while those without are the more laid-back pace of occasional events between big stories.

Background (prior to moving to the Landing)

Eyes of the Dawn* (mid-late 5116)

Keeping Up with the Kestrels* (all 5117)

Rise of Rone* (early 5118)

A Period of Tenuous Peace (mid-5118)

The Rone Resurgence* (mid-late 5118)

Autumnwind of Change (late 5118 to early 5119)

Witchful Thinking* (mid-late 5119)

(maybe will update one day, maybe won't: All That Remains, Blood Son, A Knight to Remember, Ashes to Ashes, North by Northwest)


Publications

Logs, Talks, and Interviews


Leafiara's Tales (Character Vignettes)

(These are stories, mostly posted to the official forums, surrounding events from Leafi's life in the Landing.)

During Eyes of the Dawn

4 vignettes!


During Keeping Up with the Kestrels

2 vignettes!


Between Rise of Rone and The Rone Resurgence

3 vignettes!


During The Rone Resurgence

3 vignettes!


Between The Rone Resurgence and Witchful Thinking

4 vignettes!


During Witchful Thinking

10 vignettes!


Between Witchful Thinking and All That Remains

5 vignettes!


During All That Remains

4 vignettes!


Between All That Remains and Blood Son

1 vignette!


During Blood Son

6 vignettes!


During A Knight to Remember

22 vignettes!


After A Knight to Remember

It's a Wonderful Leafi (January 11, 2022)

Haunted by sleepless guilt over playing a role in approving the Darkstone Bay Consortium's bazaar, Leafi anticipates and prepares for assassins pursuing her from every corner of the Landing. However, she instead finds herself spiraling into dejected disappointment as everyone around her reacts to her expectations with confusion while they rationalize, disregard, or praise a decision she herself condemns. The timely re-appearance of the ethereal entity calling itself Echo voices Leafiara's discontent on her behalf, guiding her toward an epiphany one week of consideration later...


Non-Canonical Vignettes

[OOC note: These are vignettes I wrote (or, more often, started writing) that never happened and aren't in Leafi's canon, for reasons explained in the pages themselves. Even though they didn't happen, I'm sharing anyway just because... well, I wrote them, so I might as well, right?]


Creative Endeavors


Melodies

Originals

IC Parodies

OOC Parodies

(still to find and post: Social Norms (Let It Go) from March 2020, Pure and True (Let It Go (yes, again)) from May 29 2021)


Tributes to Saraphenia


Characteristics

Likes

  • Adventure
  • Chocolate and all sweets
  • Dance
  • Fighting competitions such as the Festival of the Fallen or events held at the Icemule Trace Brawling Tavern
  • Music
  • Shoes, especially sandals
  • Theater
  • Top three forms of good in her eyes: 1) self-sacrifice, 2) speaking truth to power, 3) giving the benefit of the doubt

Dislikes

  • Bureaucracy
  • Cowardice
  • High heels
  • Prejudice
  • Slavers
  • Stoics
  • Stuffy clothing or stuff armor
  • Ta'Vaalor
  • The Turamzzyrian Empire (mostly)
  • Top three forms of evil in her eyes: 1) taking away others' freedoms systemically, 2) lying, 3) stealing

Hopes

  • Acceptance despite being half-sylvan
  • Being a great resurrection-specializing cleric
  • Excitement in everyday life
  • Recognition of heroic deeds
  • Staying young at heart--and in body

Fears

  • Boredom
  • Giving in to vengeful feelings, in case her friends are right that there's no turning back on that road
  • Hurting loved ones
  • Inability to save a life
  • Learning of some great power that could tempt or corrupt her
  • Maturing
  • Mind control
  • Normalcy
  • Pain
  • Rejection
  • Slavery

Other Quirks

...she has a lot of quirks. Click here.


Affiliations


Mechanical Musings

General Guides

Personal Character and Gear Choices

  • Ascension Progression: How I've been progressing in Ascension with each of my characters and why.
  • Combat Maneuver Choices: What I selected as the combat maneuvers for each of my characters and why.
  • Pre-Ascension Stopping Points: What I settled on, and why I settled on it, as the right stopping point for each of my characters before committing to exp gain going 100% into Ascension without ever looking back. In most cases, these stopping points haven't been reached yet and are a long way off.
  • Project Gear: Wildly outdated information that I need to clean up and revisit at some point.

Miscellaneous Topics


Artisan skills

In the skill of forging - crafting, you are a master with 500 ranks.
In the skill of forging - one handed edged, you are a master with 500 ranks.
In the skill of forging - pole arms, you are a master with 500 ranks.
In the skill of forging - brawling weapons, you are a master with 500 ranks.
In the skill of cobbling, you are a master with 500 ranks.

Instruments

Your current skill level in woodwind instruments is Apprentice.
Your current skill level in necked stringed instruments is Apprentice.
Your current skill level in stringed instruments is Apprentice.
Your current skill level in percussion instruments is Apprentice.
Your current skill level in horn-type instruments is Apprentice.

Guild skills

You are Guild Master of the Cleric Guild.
You are a Master of General Alchemy.
You are a Master of Alchemic Potions.
You are a Master of Alchemic Trinkets.