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|name= Kayse Thaellian
|name= Kayse Thaellian
|image= [[File:Kayse.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Tisket.]]
|image= [[File:Kayse4.jpg|300px|thumb|center|Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Stormyrain.]]
|caption="You have no control. Who lives, who dies, who tells your story."
|race= Aelotoi
|race= Aelotoi
|culture=Vaer'sah
|culture=Vaer'sah
|religion=[[Aeia]]
|profession= Rogue
|profession= Negotiator, Light Keeper, Firefly
|affiliations= [[Beacon Hall Archive]], [[Black Hand Trading Co]], Elanthian Elegance
|affiliations= [[Beacon Hall Archive]], <br>[[Black Hand Trading Co]], <br>[[Darkstone Bay Consortium]], <br> [[Elanthian Elegance]],<br> [[Rumplesnoots Adventuring Company]]
|best friends= Shinann Autura, Orssus
|spouse=
|word=
|disposition=
|demeanor=
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|flaw=
|strength=
|weakness=
|habits=
|hobbies= Writing, storytelling, <br> painting
|soft=
|likes=
|dislikes=
|fears=
|loyalties=
|friend= Shinann Autura,<br>[[Tikba (prime)|Tikba Liwan]],<br> Stormyrain, <br> Meliyara
|spouse=
|loved= [[Drazaa]]
|instance= Prime
|instance= Prime
|town= Wehnimer's Landing
|town= Wehnimer's Landing
|town2= River's Rest
}}
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'''Kayse Thaellian''' is an [[aelotoi]] [[rogue]] that hails from [[River's Rest]] and dabbles in a number of different hobbies. She has competed in [[Bardfest]] three times becoming a two time Champion (5115, 5117) and placed 4th one year as well (5116). She has also won 1st place awards during [[Ebon Gate]] for her scary tales (5115, 5116) and placed other years as well (5121). Besides performing and writing tales, Kayse manages the events and history for [[Beacon Hall Archive]], where she is the Storyteller.


Due to her time in River's Rest, Kayse started learning the ins and outs of smuggling and leads as the Negotiator in the [[Black Hand Trading Co]], a mercantile company that buys and sells rare and black market goods. Recently she cemented the partnership between her organization and the [[Darkstone Bay Consortium]], and is currently working to raise education and awareness of trade and mercantile services on behalf of the consortium. She is also reported to be one of [[Amos]]' fireflies.
'''Kayse Thaellian''' is an [[aelotoi]] [[rogue]] that hails from [[River's Rest]] and dabbles in a number of different hobbies. The aelotoi loves fashion and is a member of [[Elanthian Elegance]], where she has given many lectures on fashion and culture. She has competed in [[Bardfest]] three times becoming a two time Champion and placed 4th one year as well. She has also won 1st place awards during [[Ebon Gate]] for her scary tales. Besides performing and writing tales, Kayse manages the events and history for [[Beacon Hall Archive]], where she is the Curator. Due to her history in River's Rest, Kayse is deeply involved as Negotiator in the [[Black Hand Trading Co]], a mercantile company that buys and sells goods.




The aelotoi loves fashion and is a member of [[Elanthian Elegance]], where she has given many lectures on fashion and culture. Kayse resides in [[Wehnimer's Landing]] and but frequently visits [[Solhaven]] in the evenings to help with bandit patrols.
Kayse is currently residing in [[Wehnimer's Landing]] and [[Icemule Trace]].


Kayse's term as Town Councilor of Wehnimer's Landing began Jastanos 1, 5122. She is currently running for re-election this year. You can see [[Kayse_(prime)/5123_WL_Town_Council_Campaign|Kayse's 5123 Wehnimer's Town Council Platform here]].

=='''Appearance'''==
[[File:Dandk.jpeg|450px|left|thumb|Drazaa and Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Stormyrain]]<br>

You see Kayse Thaellian.<br>


==Appearance==
You see Kayse Thaellian the Botanist.<br>
She appears to be an Aelotoi of the Vaer'sah Clan.<br>
She appears to be an Aelotoi of the Vaer'sah Clan.<br>
She is moderately tall and has a curvaceous figure. She appears to be young. She has voluminously lashed, viridian-specked pear green eyes and freckle-dusted, smooth olive skin. She has long, lustrous mournbloom black hair tightly upswept into a flawless rounded bun, her head wrapped in a raw silk headband painted with ivory heather blossoms which reveals straight bangs that touch just above her eyebrows. She has strong and toned features, yet still possesses alluring feminine qualities enhanced by her soft full blush-hued lips. She has a pair of oval niveous-veined sparkling champagne wings.<br>
She has a multi-colored ink splotched lily on her arm, an inked vine laden with blossoms on her waist, a primitively inked white jagged heart on her finger, and a trio of flowers tattoo on her wrist.<br>
She is in good shape.<br>
She is holding a small violet in her right hand.<br>
She is wearing a pale carved sephwir lily suspended on an ivy vine choker, a shoulder-clasped vanilla leather jacket cropped beneath the bust, a dusky rose damask corset with ruched silk bustline over a single-sleeved ivory ramie silk blouse, a sephwir and willow entwined band, a cherrywood oval vanity case, some tight chocolate suede leggings that sit low on the hips, and a pair of tall black boots slightly raised on ebonwood heels.


She is moderately tall and has a curvaceous figure. She appears to be young. She has voluminously lashed, viridian-specked pear green eyes and freckle-dusted, smooth olive skin. She has waist-length, lustrous ultramarine hair gathered loosely into a chunky fishtail braid that is decorated with a quartet of silk-winged butterfly hairpins beaded with multi-hued cobalt blue beryls. She has strong and toned features, yet still possesses alluring feminine qualities enhanced by her soft full blush-hued lips. She has a pair of oval niveous-veined sparkling champagne wings.<br>
==Background==


She has an onyx-hued palm print inked on her wrist, a primitively inked white jagged heart on her finger, a multi-colored ink splotched lily on her arm, a kohl-outlined feather quill on her wrist, and an inked vine laden with blossoms on her waist.<br>


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=='''Early Years'''==


===Bre'Naere===
During the [[Return to Sunder]] storyline, [[ithzir]] invaded the landing, they probed Kayse's mind and resurfaced a painful memory from her past. Based on this, the events in this storyline contributed to her greatly feeling responsible for [[Rodnay]] and began their friendship when she gave him a sprig of lavender that reminds him of his mother.
From the beginning, Kayse was trouble. She discovered her natural talents at the age of six, but didn’t fully grasp what she was capable of until she was in her twenties. Once Aelotoi children outgrew the nursery and began working, most children started off with their legs shackled so they couldn't roam too far--until they learned better. Kayse's love for exploring was always present and she was determined to get out of those chains. With a piece of bone she had saved from a meal, she would often practice picking the locks. This technique only worked twice though in her favor--since she was often caught with the makeshift lockpick, but it began the early foundation of Kayse's talent of locksmithing.


===Eyes of the Dawn===


As dusk fell upon Bre’Naere, the Aelotoi huddled around fires sharing dinner and stories. Tales of fiction and fact were passed on to the generations, in hopes of keeping their history and culture alive even in these bleak times. Rather mature for her age, Kayse would listen for hours to her elders absorbing all she could about her kin. When she wasn’t pursuing knowledge, Kayse had a knack for hide and seek and was often never found right away by her playmates.
Kayse experienced visions sent by her patron Aeia during the [[Eyes of the Dawn]] story line (logs on linked storyline page). Her and a small group of adventurers were able to defend the Aeia shrine in the citadel in River's Rest--the first shrine to save any innocents from Chaston's slaughtering. She was also present for the fall of Talador.




Right before the portal was opened, her race was dying off due to lack of resources and finding supplies was harder than ever. She was a leader though and she felt responsible for her group and tried to carry the burden. If someone was going to be punished she took it for them. Otherwise, she mostly kept to herself. When the portal opened five years later, Kayse felt mixed emotions when she came upon it with her party. Of course there was relief and excitement, but then the sinking feeling of regret, agony, and loss due to things that had happened. Knowing she couldn’t dwell on the past, Kayse took a step forward through the shimmering essence before her.
<span class="mw-customtoggle-myunity" style="color:#0000ff">The Call for Unity is Born</span>
<blockquote><div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-myunity"><pre{{log2|font=arial|border=none}}>'''On a crisp white parchment hastily written in common in an elegant scripted penmanship:


=='''After the Portal'''==
To the citizens of Wehnimer's Landing, to our neighbors of Icemule and Solhaven, to those over the Dragon Spine in the Elven Nations, to the Isles of River's Rest and Teras....heed our call:


===Ta'Illistim===
We gathered as a collective to express our opinions of Chaston and the Blameless the other evening when another religious group was slaughtered. The common theme in our discussion was unity and standing together. Now is the time to do so.
Getting settled into Ta'Illistim was a blur for Kayse. Being malnourished and getting over the shock of escaping her captives was overwhelming. She was in a new land and needed a purpose now that what she did for most of her life was in the past. Kayse had always had an interest in magic and an elven mage, Mirosa Thaellian, who had no children of her own, took a few of the young aelotoi in to learn her craft. She was easily one of Mirosa’s favorites and Kayse was a quick study and poured herself into her new talent, but the temptations of the new outside world and being young, pulled at Kayse. She had an extreme case of wanderlust due to her scouting past and found it hard to focus after a while. Her intuition was to explore the new life she was given, so with only a few spells up her sleeve, she parted ways with Mirosa.


[[File:Kaysebluehair2.png|500px|right|thumb|Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Kayse's player on MidJourney.]]
Tonight a group of us met to discuss a starting point to move forward on a plan of action. I am calling on everyone again to attend a mass prayer to reach out to our patrons in an interfaith service. It will happen in the small park located in Wehnimer's Landing on Tilamaires the 26th of Koaratos. We will gather at approximately 11:30pm elven.


===Wehnimer's===
Bring your idols, your prayer-beads, your meditation mats. However you wish to communicate to your Lord or Lady or honor them is your choosing and right, but most importantly bring your voice.
Heading over the Dragonspine, she eventually found herself in the hustle and bustle of the frontier town of Wehnimer’s Landing. Needing to make a living for herself, she recalled her days of fumbling with the shackles and bone fragments. Spending most of her money on tools she would need for the job, she spent long hours in the East Tower learning from other rogues there as well. Kayse was a natural when it came to this task, her attention to detail and precision paved the way for making her an excellent locksmith.


Everyone is welcome; no, everyone is needed: citizens, Militia men and woman, Knights, even the Rooks. We all have stake in this struggle.


Like all young people of any race, Kayse was bound to make more mistakes especially since she was in a new World. After some mistakes and heart break, Kayse ran away from the Landing. She had heard of an island across the sea that was perfect for getting away from your problems. Buying a one way ticket for the cutter, Kayse set off to River's Rest.
From Eorgina to Kai. From Aeia to Zelia. From Imaera to Mularos. We will come together as one voice to ask for guidance and assistance to our patrons against Chaston.


===River's Rest===
Written by my hand,
As Kayse learned to adapt to her new life, she found a passion in storytelling through tales and history. She joined [[Beacon Hall Archive]] and was quickly inducted in as an officer in the Storyteller position. Her work at the Archive contributed greatly to the person she started to become. For a Winterfest event in 5114, she was asked to write the history of winterberry ale which launched her career in storytelling when others encouraged her to participated in Bardfest. In 5115, she competed in her first bardfest and won first place.
Kayse Thaellian</pre></div></blockquote>


===Keeping up with the Kestrels===


As Kayse grew in numerous ways, she realized she was a big fish in a small town and that it was time to stop hiding in River's Rest. In 5116, she moved back to Wehnimer's Landing.
From the moment the Kestrels showed up in Wehnimer's Kayse was suspicious of them--especially of Naimorai Kestrel. Digging into her spy routes, Kayse did a bit of espionage and kept a careful log of the events as well as her thoughts.


=='''Storyline History & Vignettes'''==
<span class="mw-customtoggle-myhero" style="color:#0000ff">Hero</span>
<blockquote><div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-myhero"><pre{{log2|font=arial|border=none}}>The candlelight flickered and danced about the tonal silk walls of the bungalow, the ivory color turning a brilliant orange hue. The sound of a quill hastily scratching against a piece of vellum blended with the slow, soft breathing of someone deeply asleep. Setting the quill down, an inked covered hand picked up the notebook, a pair of pear green eyes analyzing the notes that were just written.


===[[Return to Sunder]] 5116===
The first thought was about the penmanship, she had been taught and practiced her script better than what was written. It seemed jumbled and not neat, ink smudges decorated the page with haphazard notes sketched between. Her brow furrowed in disappointment, her mood was reflected in her writing.


During the [[Return to Sunder]] storyline, [[ithzir]] invaded the landing, they probed Kayse's mind and resurfaced a painful memory from her past. Based on this, the events in this storyline contributed to her greatly feeling responsible for [[Rodnay]] and began their friendship when she gave him a sprig of lavender that reminds him of his mother.
From a dark corner of the room, there was a change in the breathing a moment and some movement of fabric. Her eyes darted across the room as she made contact with the edge of a bed that was barely visible by the candlelight. The movement ceased and the breathing began again followed by a gentle snore.


===[[Eyes of the Dawn]] 5116===
Kayse’s lips instantly grinned and she caressed the locket around her neck, which resonated with her touch. Turning her attention back towards the notebook’s page, she studied the actual words this time.


Kayse experienced visions sent by her patron Aeia during the [[Eyes of the Dawn]] story line. Her and a small group of adventurers were able to defend the Aeia shrine in the citadel in River's Rest--the first shrine to save any innocents from Chaston's slaughtering. She was also present for the fall of Talador.
She paused at the name Naimorai and her features molded into a frown. Her mind raced back to this evening with Dennet. She knew she was assuming that the Magister’s daughter was plotting something, but with the evidence Rowmi provided when touching Naimorai’s mind--how could she not be? Kayse knew she had more work to do, but what if she was wrong? Was piece of mind better than not knowing?


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_The_Call_for_Unity_is_Born|A Call for Unity is Born]]
A question weighed on her mind heavily. What is right? She told Goblyn on the porch that she didn’t care for Dennet, but did he deserve to die? It seemed the right thing to do--preventing it and being prepared. Maybe he wasn’t even the target.


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Kayse%27s_Visions_from_Aeia|Kayse's Visions from Aeia (LOG)]]
Her thought was interrupted by a sleepy voice from the darkness, “Amin, I want to be a turnip farmer. Let us be farmers.”


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette: Battle at the Aeia Shrine in the Citadel|Battle at the Aeia Shrine in the Citadel (LOG)]]
Kayse blinked and flashed a grin to the darkness, “You want to be a turnip farmer. Is that what you wish, Rowmi?”


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette: Homecoming|Homecoming]]
There was a long pause before the response from the darkness said, “It is not the right time of year.”


===[[Keeping up with the Kestrels]] 5117===
Kayse stifled a laugh as she muttered, “I see.” The soft snoring picked up again almost immediately.


From the moment the Kestrels showed up in Wehnimer's Kayse was suspicious of them--especially of Naimorai Kestrel. Digging into her spy roots, Kayse did a bit of espionage and kept a careful log of the events as well as her thoughts. More information about the Kestrels' stay can be found at [[Keeping up with the Kestrels]].
She sighed heavily, picked up the quill and wrote in smooth elegant flourishes then drew three sharp lines. Tossing the quill on her desk, she stood up and blew out the candle, heading to the direction of the bed.


Her main roles in this story line were convincing Mayor [[Cruxophim]] to pardon [[Stephos DeArchon]] and his wife [[Alendrial DeArchon]] so they could return to [[Wehnimer's Landing]]. This arrangement was so [[Rodnay]] could be exchanged for stolen [[Plinite]] with [[Dennet Kestrel]]. Kayse also worked closely with [[Goblyn]] trying to find a cure for a poison she discovered and was ended up used on [[Drandea]]--that unfortunately Kayse could not save in time.
The darkness settled and the moonlight illuminated the page through the window. Written at the bottom of the page in beautifully scripted common were the words, “You are not a hero” as three lines underlined the word, “not.”</pre></div></blockquote>


During this time, Kayse also served as Mayor [[Cruxophim]]'s counselor in matters of Trade and Negotiation. Officially replacing Rowmi after his departure from the Landing.
<span class="mw-customtoggle-myimper" style="color:#0000ff">Imperials</span>
<blockquote><div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-myimper"><pre{{log2|font=arial|border=none}}>She paced across the floor of her bungalow, the wooden floors creaking underneath her bare feet as she took slow measured steps. Dappled sunlight trickled in through the window and illuminated the closed ivory envelope on her desk. From across the room, her bright eyes darted back to the desk, eyeing the letter she had just wrote.


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Hero#Keeping up with the Kestrels|Hero]]
Growing up in the Rest, she had been taught that Imperials were the enemy. Despite having different beliefs and duties, did any of them deserve to die? A wry grin escaped her lips, there’s some River Rats who would say yes to that.


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Imperials#Keeping up with the Kestrels|Imperials]]
She paused to glance out the window and the grin faded. Chewing her lip, her face was painted with perplexity as her eyes shifted back to her desk. A cloth-bound notebook laid open next to the envelope, names haphazardly written along the page with arrows and lines being connected to each other.


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Transparency#Keeping up with the Kestrels|Transparency]]
There was still so many what ifs. Carenos *thinks* he shot Cyph--what if the humanoid figure wasn’t Cyph? The scarred man seemed so confident. If Cyph did kill Carenos’ daughters, Carenos deserved revenge--in her mind. Something just seemed off and she has always trusted her sixth sense.


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Disturbances#Keeping up with the Kestrels|Disturbances]]
Moving to the desk, she reached for the quill and jotted down a quick note on the page, before throwing the quill back down. Her wings folded sharply against her back as she twisted her mournbloom hair up into a messy bun, her gaze perusing the page where she just wrote.


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Details#Keeping up with the Kestrels|Details]]
Why should she help? What did she have to gain? Who am I to get in the way?


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Desperate_Attempts#Keeping up with the Kestrels|Desperate Attempts]]
Glancing down, she idly traced her fingertips over the small black vial. Carenos knows someone took the vial from him. It was only a matter of time till he found out who.


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Bargains#Keeping up with the Kestrels|Bargains]]
She snatched the notebook, vial, and envelope up and slid them into her bag. Slipping her boots on, she moved swiftly out the door.</pre></div></blockquote>


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_How_Badly#Keeping up with the Kestrels|How Badly?]]
<span class="mw-customtoggle-mytrans" style="color:#0000ff">Transparency</span>
<blockquote><div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-mytrans"><pre{{log2|font=arial|border=none}}>
''Upon closer examination, the mulberry wax is stamped with a series of vines surrounding a single lily--inside is a single parchment of matching ivory vellum. Written with a practiced hand in common, the penmanship is neat and slanted.''


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Failed_Responsibility#Keeping up with the Kestrels|Failed Responsibility]]
Dennet,


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Loss#Keeping up with the Kestrels|Loss]]
You complained that the citizens of the Landing and those that occupy this area, were not being transparent about our actions and questions regarding your family. I hope that when we come forward with queries we are returned with the same candor.


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Shinann#Keeping up with the Kestrels|Shinann]]
With that said, I have heard rumors ::the word is underlined three times:: that Cyph is...under the weather or possibly injured? I might be able to help.


*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Goodbye#Keeping up with the Kestrels|Goodbye]]


===[[Ashes to Ashes]] 5122===
By my hand,
Newly returned to Wehnimer's Landing after traveling for three and a half years, Kayse attempts to pick up where she left off. Having approached the merchant, [[Amos]], to establish a business relationship between the Darkstone Bay Consortium and [[Black Hand Trading Co]], she finds herself successful after jumping through a few hoops as he announces their partnership publicly.
Kayse Thaellian</pre></div></blockquote>


Kayse works with [[Kiyna (prime)| Kiyna]] to facilitate a public meeting between Amos and [[Kharusa]] per his request. Kayse is awarded the ancillary title of "Firefly of the Darkstone Bay Consortium."
==Stories & Tales==

*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_The_Search|The Search]]

===[[What Dreams May Come]] 5122===
When nightmares plagued Mist Harbor, Kayse attempted to reach out to the proprietor of [[Misty's Teas]] to discuss brewing a concoction of valerian root and tkaro root. The thought process was to allow a sleep aid for citizens but also attempt to block any nightmares being planted in their minds.

*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Mistrust|Mistrust]]
*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Tea_for_Two|Tea for Two]]

===[[Born of Bourth]] 5122===
Born of Bourth was created by GM Kenstrom that ran from July 23rd to August 7th. The story surrounded the death of Baron [[Spensor Caulfield]] and his daughter, [[Larsya]] coming to terms with his death.

===[[North by Northwest]] 5122/5123===
North by Northwest started in November 2022 and is an ongoing storyline running in the area around Wehnimer's Landing. It focuses heavily on the new Barony of Darkstone being established in the region just outside of the Landing, as well as the many conflicts around the Barony's creation. Chapter 1: Settlers of Darkstone, ran from November 2022 to February 2023. Chapter 2: Of Rooks and Reivers began in March 2023.

Currently Kayse is serving her first term as a town councilor trying to manage relationships between Wehnimer's Landing and the future barony--among some other things...

*[[Kayse (prime)/Vignette: Strength|Strength]]
*[[Kayse (prime)/Vignette: Fragmented Pieces|Fragmented Pieces]]

===Personal Roleplay Vignettes===

*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_The_Return|The Return]]
*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_For_a_Price|For a Price]]

*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Alone|Alone]]
*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Vulnerability|Vulnerability]]
*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_Pretend|Pretend]]

*[[Kayse_(prime)/Vignette:_A_New_Chapter|A New Chapter]]

*[[Kayse (prime)/Vignette:Growth|Growth]]

=='''Written Work'''==
Below are a few links to Kayse's written work and performances.
Below are a few links to Kayse's written work and performances.

5123 Research thesis on [[Kayse_(prime)/Aelotoi_Art|Aelotoi Art]]


5117 Bardfest SEMIS Piece: [[With Love and Flowers]]
5117 Bardfest SEMIS Piece: [[With Love and Flowers]]
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5115 Ebon Gate Costume Contest (3rd place): [[Cotuil's Song]]
5115 Ebon Gate Costume Contest (3rd place): [[Cotuil's Song]]

=='''Art'''==
[[File:Kayse1.jpg|500px|left|thumb|Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Stormyrain.]]
[[File:Kayse.jpg|500px|left|thumb|Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Trisket.]]
[[File:Kayse3.jpg|500px|left|thumb|Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Mamas.]]
[[File:Kaysebluehair.png|350px|left|thumb|Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Kayse's player on MidJourney.]]
[[File:Kayseblue.jpg|500px|left|thumb|Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Kayse's player on MidJourney.]]

Latest revision as of 18:51, 17 July 2023

Kayse Thaellian
Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Stormyrain.
"You have no control. Who lives, who dies, who tells your story."
Race Aelotoi
Culture Vaer'sah
Profession Negotiator, Light Keeper, Firefly
Religion Aeia
Affiliation(s) Beacon Hall Archive,
Black Hand Trading Co,
Darkstone Bay Consortium,
Elanthian Elegance,
Rumplesnoots Adventuring Company
Hobbies Writing, storytelling,
painting
Best Friend Shinann Autura,
Tikba Liwan,
Stormyrain,
Meliyara
Loved One Drazaa

Kayse Thaellian is an aelotoi rogue that hails from River's Rest and dabbles in a number of different hobbies. She has competed in Bardfest three times becoming a two time Champion (5115, 5117) and placed 4th one year as well (5116). She has also won 1st place awards during Ebon Gate for her scary tales (5115, 5116) and placed other years as well (5121). Besides performing and writing tales, Kayse manages the events and history for Beacon Hall Archive, where she is the Storyteller.


Due to her time in River's Rest, Kayse started learning the ins and outs of smuggling and leads as the Negotiator in the Black Hand Trading Co, a mercantile company that buys and sells rare and black market goods. Recently she cemented the partnership between her organization and the Darkstone Bay Consortium, and is currently working to raise education and awareness of trade and mercantile services on behalf of the consortium. She is also reported to be one of Amos' fireflies.


The aelotoi loves fashion and is a member of Elanthian Elegance, where she has given many lectures on fashion and culture. Kayse resides in Wehnimer's Landing and but frequently visits Solhaven in the evenings to help with bandit patrols.


Kayse's term as Town Councilor of Wehnimer's Landing began Jastanos 1, 5122. She is currently running for re-election this year. You can see Kayse's 5123 Wehnimer's Town Council Platform here.

Appearance

Drazaa and Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Stormyrain


You see Kayse Thaellian.

She appears to be an Aelotoi of the Vaer'sah Clan.

She is moderately tall and has a curvaceous figure. She appears to be young. She has voluminously lashed, viridian-specked pear green eyes and freckle-dusted, smooth olive skin. She has waist-length, lustrous ultramarine hair gathered loosely into a chunky fishtail braid that is decorated with a quartet of silk-winged butterfly hairpins beaded with multi-hued cobalt blue beryls. She has strong and toned features, yet still possesses alluring feminine qualities enhanced by her soft full blush-hued lips. She has a pair of oval niveous-veined sparkling champagne wings.

She has an onyx-hued palm print inked on her wrist, a primitively inked white jagged heart on her finger, a multi-colored ink splotched lily on her arm, a kohl-outlined feather quill on her wrist, and an inked vine laden with blossoms on her waist.









Early Years

Bre'Naere

From the beginning, Kayse was trouble. She discovered her natural talents at the age of six, but didn’t fully grasp what she was capable of until she was in her twenties. Once Aelotoi children outgrew the nursery and began working, most children started off with their legs shackled so they couldn't roam too far--until they learned better. Kayse's love for exploring was always present and she was determined to get out of those chains. With a piece of bone she had saved from a meal, she would often practice picking the locks. This technique only worked twice though in her favor--since she was often caught with the makeshift lockpick, but it began the early foundation of Kayse's talent of locksmithing.


As dusk fell upon Bre’Naere, the Aelotoi huddled around fires sharing dinner and stories. Tales of fiction and fact were passed on to the generations, in hopes of keeping their history and culture alive even in these bleak times. Rather mature for her age, Kayse would listen for hours to her elders absorbing all she could about her kin. When she wasn’t pursuing knowledge, Kayse had a knack for hide and seek and was often never found right away by her playmates.


Right before the portal was opened, her race was dying off due to lack of resources and finding supplies was harder than ever. She was a leader though and she felt responsible for her group and tried to carry the burden. If someone was going to be punished she took it for them. Otherwise, she mostly kept to herself. When the portal opened five years later, Kayse felt mixed emotions when she came upon it with her party. Of course there was relief and excitement, but then the sinking feeling of regret, agony, and loss due to things that had happened. Knowing she couldn’t dwell on the past, Kayse took a step forward through the shimmering essence before her.

After the Portal

Ta'Illistim

Getting settled into Ta'Illistim was a blur for Kayse. Being malnourished and getting over the shock of escaping her captives was overwhelming. She was in a new land and needed a purpose now that what she did for most of her life was in the past. Kayse had always had an interest in magic and an elven mage, Mirosa Thaellian, who had no children of her own, took a few of the young aelotoi in to learn her craft. She was easily one of Mirosa’s favorites and Kayse was a quick study and poured herself into her new talent, but the temptations of the new outside world and being young, pulled at Kayse. She had an extreme case of wanderlust due to her scouting past and found it hard to focus after a while. Her intuition was to explore the new life she was given, so with only a few spells up her sleeve, she parted ways with Mirosa.

Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Kayse's player on MidJourney.

Wehnimer's

Heading over the Dragonspine, she eventually found herself in the hustle and bustle of the frontier town of Wehnimer’s Landing. Needing to make a living for herself, she recalled her days of fumbling with the shackles and bone fragments. Spending most of her money on tools she would need for the job, she spent long hours in the East Tower learning from other rogues there as well. Kayse was a natural when it came to this task, her attention to detail and precision paved the way for making her an excellent locksmith.


Like all young people of any race, Kayse was bound to make more mistakes especially since she was in a new World. After some mistakes and heart break, Kayse ran away from the Landing. She had heard of an island across the sea that was perfect for getting away from your problems. Buying a one way ticket for the cutter, Kayse set off to River's Rest.

River's Rest

As Kayse learned to adapt to her new life, she found a passion in storytelling through tales and history. She joined Beacon Hall Archive and was quickly inducted in as an officer in the Storyteller position. Her work at the Archive contributed greatly to the person she started to become. For a Winterfest event in 5114, she was asked to write the history of winterberry ale which launched her career in storytelling when others encouraged her to participated in Bardfest. In 5115, she competed in her first bardfest and won first place.


As Kayse grew in numerous ways, she realized she was a big fish in a small town and that it was time to stop hiding in River's Rest. In 5116, she moved back to Wehnimer's Landing.

Storyline History & Vignettes

Return to Sunder 5116

During the Return to Sunder storyline, ithzir invaded the landing, they probed Kayse's mind and resurfaced a painful memory from her past. Based on this, the events in this storyline contributed to her greatly feeling responsible for Rodnay and began their friendship when she gave him a sprig of lavender that reminds him of his mother.

Eyes of the Dawn 5116

Kayse experienced visions sent by her patron Aeia during the Eyes of the Dawn story line. Her and a small group of adventurers were able to defend the Aeia shrine in the citadel in River's Rest--the first shrine to save any innocents from Chaston's slaughtering. She was also present for the fall of Talador.

Keeping up with the Kestrels 5117

From the moment the Kestrels showed up in Wehnimer's Kayse was suspicious of them--especially of Naimorai Kestrel. Digging into her spy roots, Kayse did a bit of espionage and kept a careful log of the events as well as her thoughts. More information about the Kestrels' stay can be found at Keeping up with the Kestrels.

Her main roles in this story line were convincing Mayor Cruxophim to pardon Stephos DeArchon and his wife Alendrial DeArchon so they could return to Wehnimer's Landing. This arrangement was so Rodnay could be exchanged for stolen Plinite with Dennet Kestrel. Kayse also worked closely with Goblyn trying to find a cure for a poison she discovered and was ended up used on Drandea--that unfortunately Kayse could not save in time.

During this time, Kayse also served as Mayor Cruxophim's counselor in matters of Trade and Negotiation. Officially replacing Rowmi after his departure from the Landing.

Ashes to Ashes 5122

Newly returned to Wehnimer's Landing after traveling for three and a half years, Kayse attempts to pick up where she left off. Having approached the merchant, Amos, to establish a business relationship between the Darkstone Bay Consortium and Black Hand Trading Co, she finds herself successful after jumping through a few hoops as he announces their partnership publicly.

Kayse works with Kiyna to facilitate a public meeting between Amos and Kharusa per his request. Kayse is awarded the ancillary title of "Firefly of the Darkstone Bay Consortium."

What Dreams May Come 5122

When nightmares plagued Mist Harbor, Kayse attempted to reach out to the proprietor of Misty's Teas to discuss brewing a concoction of valerian root and tkaro root. The thought process was to allow a sleep aid for citizens but also attempt to block any nightmares being planted in their minds.

Born of Bourth 5122

Born of Bourth was created by GM Kenstrom that ran from July 23rd to August 7th. The story surrounded the death of Baron Spensor Caulfield and his daughter, Larsya coming to terms with his death.

North by Northwest 5122/5123

North by Northwest started in November 2022 and is an ongoing storyline running in the area around Wehnimer's Landing. It focuses heavily on the new Barony of Darkstone being established in the region just outside of the Landing, as well as the many conflicts around the Barony's creation. Chapter 1: Settlers of Darkstone, ran from November 2022 to February 2023. Chapter 2: Of Rooks and Reivers began in March 2023.

Currently Kayse is serving her first term as a town councilor trying to manage relationships between Wehnimer's Landing and the future barony--among some other things...

Personal Roleplay Vignettes

Written Work

Below are a few links to Kayse's written work and performances.

5123 Research thesis on Aelotoi Art

5117 Bardfest SEMIS Piece: With Love and Flowers

5116 Bardfest SEMIS Piece: The Star Collector

5115 Bardfest FINALS Piece (1st place): Fleet Captain's story

5115 Bardfest SEMIS Piece: Winterberry Tale

5115 Ebon Gate Scary Story Contest (1st place): The Story of the Beacon Hall Archive Ghost

5115 Ebon Gate Costume Contest (3rd place): Cotuil's Song

Art

Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Stormyrain.
Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Trisket.
Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Mamas.
Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Kayse's player on MidJourney.
Kayse Thaellian portrayed by Kayse's player on MidJourney.