These are biographies submitted by the players of the characters below (so if they're inaccurate, ask the respective player to update them). If you're a Crinos native or resident, and would like your biography to be displayed here, just email me with the text.

Darkstalker Deceased

I'll bet you expect a coherent character history, hmm? Not likely. :) Darkstalker, true to his name, is forever chasing after shadows, myths, and other things hidden from the light of day... and of the more revealing light of truth. If you'd like to ask him about his history or personal habits, ask -- he might pay some attention to you. Or ask someone who knows him, since he's not often easily found. What is known is that he's the Sha'cri of the Tenebrae, a tribe that makes their home in the southern jungles, and that he's a close affiliate of the Venator, in the past having spent much time in the Village. To the Venator, he's a familiar sight. To many of the other tribes, he might have been seen, as he's approached nearly every tribe at least once to speak with their Sha'cri or tribal leaders.

DarkStalker is now deceased, and the story of his death can be found here.

Diamondfang

Diamondfang was born as is any Mokh, without the sheltering care of a parent. She hatched from an egg as a baby croc and swam free until she encountered another of her tribe. As is tradition among the Mokh, this tribe member taught her to change and to hunt and gave her her name. Her name came from her tendency to bring the surrogate parent diamonds and other precious stones.

Soon she was chased off by the Mokh that raised her as is also tradition and she found her place in the world. She carved out a piece of territory in the deepest swamps of Crinos where she slowly grew in power as a Mokh. Nearly two-hundred seasons had passed and she still lived, quite an accomplishment for a Mokh. Her territory in the swamps had grown larger than most Mokh and she continued to defend it ferociously. Life passed swiftly as it does for those who have little concept of time and things began to change. At about four hundred seasons Diamondfang began to neglect her territory and it shrank ever down. She began to tire of her constant wandering and battles. She contructed a home of reeds in the center of what was left of her territories and began concentrating on her works of art. Still she was restless and grew disgusted with her tribe. Then the Outlands opened up to her and she left Crinos for quite a long time. She met many people that slowly changed her perceptions of the world. That is when she decided to return and stay in Crinos, to seek out te spirits and learn Sha'crin. She is now what the Mokh call, Len'ar and she is at peace with herself.

Kilika Three-Eyes (deceased)

Former dominant Ses'reidla of the Brusticai -- the closest things the Brusticai have to a leader. So named because she wore the eyeball of her previous herdleader in a coif in her hair.

Some time after the first Moot, Kilika Three-Eyes fell in combat. She had nearly eclipsed the old record of forty-seven accepted challenges, a holy number of the Brusticai from tales passed down from so long ago that the Ses'Reidla's name who set the mark has long been forgotten. Kilika lasted forty-four.

Rainfire

Rainfire, once Sha'hai to the Venator and Da'lune to Tearchaser (also Sha'hai). When a force of outlanders entered Crinos, and the Kei, Aeolae, and Tenetic fought them (and each other, of course), Tearchaser gathered together a volatile group of Venator warriors and took them to fight against the outsiders -- going against the Bre'shen's will to do so. Many brave Venator died that day, among them Tearchaser. In the aftermath, Rainfire took responsibility for Tearchaser's actions (by the tribe's laws and the Bre'shen's will) and was exiled from the Venator. Any Venator that sees her is not only at liberty to kill her, but is encouraged to do so. Though, in truth, none have yet dared, mostly out of respect for her martial prowess. She has also, from time to time, recruited many young Venator warriors to follow her out of the shadow, into realms far away. Some do not return, but still others follow.

Roar-of-storms

Roar-of-Storms spent very little time with the mentor who found and trained him. Deep in his heart, Roar-of-Storms despised others, and any dependency on others. A Verdimm should have only one association, that with Luna. He derives his name from a gift of Her. While most Mokh establish a territory and defend it, Roar-of-Storms couldn't ever be so settled. For hundreds of seasons he slipped from one area to another, deep within the swamp. So deep that he remained very much out of the 'public' eye. Only his special blessings saved him from the enmity he created during his meandering. Unknown to most at the time, he settled in a tiny corner of the swamps and only ventured out secretly for another hundred seasons. Recently he was found by his tribe because of his forays into the lands nearer the edges of the swamp. He has even taken to leaving the swamp for random trips.

Saltare'necar

Saltare'necar was born into the Kei beneath the wings of a powerful MiyaGadukei. His mother was a very revered Kei in that she had raised a child as well as fought to defend the Aerie. Saltare's mother taught him all she knew about combat and knew that someday her son would grow strong and be accepted into the ranks of Gadukei. Also she taught him to dance, sing, and craft jewelry and stonewares.

As Saltare came of age he was given his name by his mother, for he first entered battle with her that day. They fought against the Banes that had come from the outlands the Realm of Sands. Saltare'necar fought fiercely and felled many of the Banes with his own style of combat. His mother called it the deadly dance and therefore named him as thus. Unfortunately his mother was gravely injured in that battle and died not long after. Saltare now has a deadly hatred for anything of the Outlands and vows to slay any he finds. He is often among the Kei that guard the shadowpath from Crinos to the Realm of Sands. He has learned from his mother's death, though. That to be strong you must despise all until they prove you otherwise, wrong. You must consider all enemies until they prove worthy of friendship.

Saltare'necar also practices his other passions often. Singing and dancing. It is not unheard of to hear a soft and gentle voice echoing throughout the mountains, nor to see the form of a lithe man moving gracefully at the waters of Luna's Tear. For though Saltare is a harsh and judgemental Verdimm, he is also at peace with himself.

Souldancer (deceased)

Souldancer is one of the youngest of the Venator Sha'hai, and is second only to Badger in ties to the Outlands. He first became involved in the Outlands while helping Lorelei and Ooryan search for Runyea and Rinaen. During this search, he met Duffy, who was later to become his adopted father. His travels in the Outlands have been severely curtailed due to a recent battle in Egypt in which a Venator pack he led betrayed Samantha and her forces in return for her lies to the tribe. He is currently being hunted down by Nathan and Samantha. Souldancer is known for his work in creating items, and blessing them with Luna's spirit.

StarBurst

StarBurst gained her name from the way she defeated a challenger to her Kora, one who would have proposed to have her removed from the herd she belonged to, for some perceived transgression. The Brusticai, a woman named Star-of-Wrath, she killed -- contempuously, using her sha'crin to burst the older woman's heart. Since then, she's called StarBurst, as a reminder. Waiting long and gathering support within her own herd, a large one led by a strong man named BlueBurner, she finally had her chance recently, and took it. BlueBurner dared to challenge the dominant Ses'Reidla for supremacy of the herds, and was killed in honorable combat for his troubles. StarBurst, with a few well- placed kicks and challenges, managed to attain supremacy within her own herd, and is now Ses'Reidla of StarBurst's herd, formerly BlueBurner's herd. Her recent attainment has made her even more insufferable than before, and she's still working out the kinks among her Favored -- she's replaced two, already. Though she has made an interesting (and many say wise) choice among her Favored, including SpiritScream, nearly an elder of the Brusticai and one of those rare Brusticai who not only practices sha'crin, but is good at it, within her Favored.

SteamCharger (deceased)

Steam is one of the Eldest of the Brusticai; middle-aged to a human but ancient compared to the short, violent lives of his people. He gets his name from his still impressive strength and bulk, and stories the younger 'colts' tell of him starting brush fires by snorting. He is the herd leader, the Hes'Reidla, of one of the larger Brusticai herds, coming to the position late in life, after countless battles. Occasionally he is referred to as the Archer, or the Horse-Archer, from his prowess with the bow. His herd is commonly referred to as the Archer's herd, as well, with considerable respect for his advanced age and accumulated Kora. He is deeply religious, and 'mellowed' considerably for a Brusticai; which means still casually violent.

He is presumed to be deceased, though his body has not been recovered. One day he simply never returned from one of his typical forays with his Favored; his Favored were later found killed, every one, the manner of their deaths suggesting they met their ends at the hands of another Verdimm.

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