Kuspir Vabaseli - Revision history

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 * You have a passing familiarity with the Register of Patrols, a long series of books going back centuries of the activities of the stoneguards at Nemnosti.  While you are no scholar, and some of these old records are full of strange handwriting and abbreviations, you know there is a vast repository of knowledge of the everyday and the unusual in there.
 * The stoneguards of Nemnosti have a centuries-long tradition, of course, which includes a well-known motto "Until Feet Fail".  Lesser-known (though not quite a secret) is a shared codeword, 'fervent(ly)' - when a stoneguard uses that word in a sentence it is meant to alert other stoneguards that something is amiss and to be highly alert.
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 * [[Sakasa Nemni]]: AKA Vivid-red / Viv / Vinda. Envoy for the ulajeta, a distant cousin of Zurusha, a couple years older than you. Long-time friend of you and Zurusha. Single since her divorce, there has been talk among the Nemni about you and her as a kind of partnership, but she does NOT seem interested in attachments.
 * [[Shosti Vabaseli]]: AKA Burnbean / Bean, which you often call her. Your sister, somewhat of a loud and overbearing temperament, and strong of opinions.  You get along fine, with the usual range of annoyances, and you really do wish her well with this latest marriage prospect.
-* [[Tamandu Sempi]]: AKA Pavavi; few still living call him that.  Former Hulti, convert and now one of the most loyal acolytes.  You rely on him when you need to pull magic arms and armor from Nemnu's vast repository.  Family in Zhustir knows yours well.
+* [[Tamandu Sempi]]: AKA Pavavi; few still living call him Tamandu.  Former Hulti, convert and now one of the most loyal acolytes.  You rely on him when you need to pull magic arms and armor from Nemnu's vast repository.  Family in Zhustir knows yours well.
 * [[Zaren Nemni]]: AKA Zesty and Ronu. Your father-in-law, father of Zurusha, Ifa, Izu, Dadim. A retired stoneguard after a serious injury more than a decade ago. Proud of his family and very proud of you. Fond of a friendly conversation about weapons and a nice warm beska beer.

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 ==== Ancestors ====
-* [[Fezef Takovenga]]: There are lots of people who are very jealous (bitter?) that he is your dimirabas. But you get it - the loyalty, the intimidation, the massive 25-foot statue that you salute every day.  At first, talking to him was just as intimidating as the statue, but no longer.  A Ravre from the high hills, not really 'civilized' but exceptionally proud.
+* [[Fezef Takovenga]]: There are lots of people who are very jealous (bitter?) that he is your altamu (Pillar). But you get it - the loyalty, the intimidation, the massive 25-foot statue that you salute every day.  At first, talking to him was just as intimidating as the statue, but no longer.  A Ravre from the high hills, not really 'civilized' but exceptionally proud.
 * [[Medimur Ninderulai]]: Your dimirabas, after whom you were named by the Lady. Like you, a soldier who married into the Nemni, but comes from the nobility.  He wants to know how his family and lineage are doing, which is a tough conversation every single time.

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 * [[Jonte Gorga]]: AKA The Muzzle. Jonte is groom / Master of Horse and anything to do with the stables.  Around your age, but wasn't an acolyte - you mainly know her through her older brother, your friend Legonosh.
 * [[Junu Arfendazi]]: AKA Quellstorm and Jagu - you could call him either. Acolyte about a year ahead of you, now one of the country's finest sculptors.  Smartest person you know who isn't a mystic, full of clever jokes and keen observations. A good friend.
 * [[Legonosh Gorga]]: AKA The Hoof, Kefun.  Was an acolyte just before you, a bit of a bully back then, now in charge of discipline of acolytes.  Never had the theological inclination to become a stoneguard, has an enormous booming voice.  Loves rock and wall climbing with you and others.  Going grey early, but just as strong as ever, or moreso.
 * [[Mutur Vabaseli]]: Your dad. Spends most of his time talking about the state of his fields, his lineage, of which he's very proud, and his two kids, you and your sister Shosti.
 * [[Naka Igriz]]: Your mother-in-law, only ever Naka to you. You have a common bond in that you both married into the Nemni. Wants Irdomila to become her successor as herbalist at the ulajeta. Has an acerbic wit, but is actually a super kindly generous person.
 * [[Nezel Varokhi]]: Sentinel based in Naftusa, captain of the garrison there. Sometimes has joint operations with Nemnosti, but more often, quarrels over jurisdiction and getting in each others' way. Not a fan of the ulajeta's independent streak.
 * [[Rembes Kaisastelovis]]: Sentinel, great military hero of the nobility "The Lion", now hengi of his lineage. Had a role in putting down the rebellion of Ekrakosh and other military actions in the area. Very involved in politics, including at the ulajeta.
 * [[Rubo Keronaf]]: AKA Trundles or Aikesh; you would call him either of these, or Rubo in mixed company. Your ally and good friend, kind of a big brother. VERY big. Super friendly, beloved of the stoneguards at the ulajeta.  Comes from a poor country lineage from Hertu; married to a Ravre woman who lives up the hill in Akapa Sogo.

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 === Biography ===
-Kuspir is the oldest child of [[Heru Gargimnai]] and [[Mutur Vabaseli]], farmers who live in Zhustir.  He has a sister a few years younger than himself, [[Shosti Vabaseli|Shosti]].  When he was fourteen he went to Nemnosti to become an acolyte there, although his parents probably assumed he would return after completing the courses.  However, while there, he fell in love with one of his fellow acolytes, [[Zurusha Nemni|Geme]], and they got married quite young, when he was eighteen and she was sixteen.  Together they had two children, [[Irdomila Nemni|Irdomila]] and [[Rugu Nemni|Rugu]].  Kuspir became a stoneguard once he had completed his training, and remained at Nemnosti to serve the Lady there.  He was considered a promising up and coming young stoneguard for a while, until a tragedy occurred.  Five years ago, his wife died in a sudden accident when she slipped on the stone stairs on the way down towards the river after a rainfall.  Heartbroken, and seeking to make sure his children still had a mother, Kuspir had her brought back as a revenant, but with terrible consequences.  Geme was alive, but no longer able to bear human contact.  The sensory overload of being around other people made her suffer unbearable pain, and she can only live in complete isolation.  This was very hard on Kuspir and the children, and he has struggled to move on with his life.  He maintains contact with his wife via letters, which he writes every day, and has stubbornly refused the suggestion (from his family as well as hers) that he could divorce her and marry someone else.  He seeks to ensure that his children are brought up safely, and performs his duties with adequate diligence, but whatever spark or enthusiasm he had for the world has faded.  He gives little thought towards his own needs, and his former drive and ambition have waned to the point where he is largely just going through the motions.
+Kuspir is the oldest child of [[Heru Gargimnai]] and [[Mutur Vabaseli]], farmers who live in Zhustir.  He has a sister a few years younger than himself, [[Shosti Vabaseli|Shosti]].  When he was fourteen he went to Nemnosti to become an acolyte there, although his parents probably assumed he would return after completing the courses.  However, while there, he fell in love with one of his fellow acolytes, [[Zurusha Nemni|Geme]], and they got married quite young, when he was eighteen and she was seventeen.  Together they had two children, [[Irdomila Nemni|Irdomila]] and [[Rugu Nemni|Rugu]].  Kuspir became a stoneguard once he had completed his training, and remained at Nemnosti to serve the Lady there.  He was considered a promising up and coming young stoneguard for a while, until a tragedy occurred.  Five years ago, his wife died in a sudden accident when she slipped on the stone stairs on the way down towards the river after a rainfall.  Heartbroken, and seeking to make sure his children still had a mother, Kuspir had her brought back as a revenant, but with terrible consequences.  Geme was alive, but no longer able to bear human contact.  The sensory overload of being around other people made her suffer unbearable pain, and she can only live in complete isolation.  This was very hard on Kuspir and the children, and he has struggled to move on with his life.  He maintains contact with his wife via letters, which he writes every day, and has stubbornly refused the suggestion (from his family as well as hers) that he could divorce her and marry someone else.  He seeks to ensure that his children are brought up safely, and performs his duties with adequate diligence, but whatever spark or enthusiasm he had for the world has faded.  He gives little thought towards his own needs, and his former drive and ambition have waned to the point where he is largely just going through the motions.
 === Role ===

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 * Gender: M
 * Age: 33
-* Hair:
+* Hair: Black with a bit of grey, and a beard
-* Eyes:
+* Eyes: Green
-* Height:
+* Height: 6'2"
-* Weight:
+* Weight: 280 lbs
 === Biography ===
+Kuspir is the oldest child of [[Heru Gargimnai]] and [[Mutur Vabaseli]], farmers who live in Zhustir.  When he was fourteen he went to Nemnosti to become an acolyte there, although his parents probably assumed he would return after completing the courses.  However, while there, he fell in love with one of his fellow acolytes, [[Geme|Zurusha Nemni]], and they got married quite young, when he was eighteen and she was sixteen.  Together they had two children, [[Irdomila|Irdomila Nemni]] and [[Rugu|Rugu Nemni]].  Kuspir became a stoneguard once he had completed his training, and remained at Nemnosti to serve the Lady there.  He was considered a promising up and coming young stoneguard for a while, until a tragedy occurred.  Five years ago, his wife died in a sudden accident when she slipped on the stone stairs after a rainfall.  Heartbroken, and seeking to make sure his children still had a mother, Kuspir had her brought back as a revenant, but with terrible consequences.  Geme was alive, but no longer able to bear human contact.  The sensory overload of being around other people made her suffer unbearable pain, and she can only live in complete isolation.  This was very hard on Kuspir and the children, and he has struggled to move on with his life.  He maintains contact with his wife via letters, which he writes every day, and has stubbornly refused the suggestion (from his family as well as hers) that he could divorce her and marry someone else.  He seeks to ensure that his children are brought up safely, and performs his duties with adequate diligence, but whatever spark or enthusiasm he had for the world has faded.  He gives little thought towards his own needs, and his former drive and ambition have waned to the point where he is largely just going through the motions.
 === Role ===
 As a stoneguard, Kuspir's main responsibility is to the guarding and security of the entire ulajeta, including the interred Ancestors, the temple structure and its Voices, and of course the Lady Herself.  In ordinary times it is a position of readiness and alertness, including training and exercises.  Sometimes there are crimes requiring the use of force, but they are quite rare.  You coordinate with locals and especially with the vultures to ensure that the Pardopasu and environs are kept clear of any threat.  When there are unknown or untrusted guests, Kuspir would have some responsibility for ensuring everyone's physical safety, including the Ancestors who often receive visits from real or purported descendants.  Kuspir has occasionally taught or trained acolytes in basic self-defense; it is not a military academy but some very basic skills are important. Of course Kuspir has duties to his children, but there are many Nemni around who also share that responsibility, so his home life is manageable.