SCARECROW of the GOLGARI SWARM
chimera ghoul π rava viera ashkin
404 . 30+ . he/him . utc -4
SCARE β± CROW
dark & mature themes / 21+ friendly . oc friendly . mvrp friendly . discord avaliable.
keywords horror, body horror, monster, ashkin, undead, zombie, ghoul, chimera, cursed, undying, rot, death.
SCARECROW is a reanimated chimera of a Rava Viera cursed with immortality. He has lived through his death numerous times, becoming desensitized and masochistic towards death. Now working as a mercenary for hire, Crow takes on the most dangerous jobs in search of his final DEATH.
based on a d&d 5.5e character, a ghoulish human berserker barbarian/undead warlock. from the ravnica campaign setting & planar marches westmarch.
guidelines
rule 001.
21+ only. All characters and players must be 21+ to interact with Scarecrow. I will not roleplay with minors. I prefer to write dark/mature themes and play a neutral evil character.
rule 002.
zero tolerance for bullshit. No transphobia, homophobia, racism, drama, etc. Keep IC and OOC seperate.
rule 003.
no godmodding or metagaming This is a standard rule. I expect some common sense and fairness.
rule 004.
lore bending ok Lore bending is fine. I kind of fused D&D and MTG with FFXIV here. I'll write with any character regardless of lore, given that it doesn't break immersion or Scarecrow can tolerate them. π
rule 005.
no hard limits, death ok. Your character is allowed to hurt or attempt to kill Scarecrow, but I would like to know ahead of time. Dismemberment or disfigurement will require permission, but we can talk about it. Talk to me about your hard limits, please.
rule 006.
no romance, mature themes ok Scarecrow doesn't experience romantic attraction so don't waste your time. Mature scenes can happen with slowburn and chemistry. Willing to write erotica in-game or over Discord.
rule 007.
tell/walk-up friendly. If you want to walk-up RP with me, please send me a tell so I don't miss it! Discord is available for plotting or writing scenes.
datum
SCARECROW
β I'm gonna rot, and dry out, and rigor mortis just like everybody else. I'll try to make it pretty. β
β core details
name scarecrow.
alias crow.
age 92.
pronouns he/him.
species CHIMERA GHOUL, rava viera ashkin.
birthdate 1/26.
zodiac aquarius.
sexuality BISEXUAL aromantic.
origin dalmasca.
location limsa lominsa.
mbti istp.
alignment neutral evil.
PERSONALITY Scarecrow exhibits an antisocial personality, rarely speaking unless something is on his mind. Alcohol tends to loosen the ghoul, making him more sarcastic and sharp-tongued. ATTITUDE Crow is harsh and cold, speaking bluntly. He is quick to anger. He has a brutal natureβkill first, ask questions of the dead after. He prefers a direct approach. He follows a morally grey compass, leaning towards neutral evil. He lacks sympathy for others.
β lore
Warning: Disturbing content.The Raven Queen - "The Kiss of Death" Scarecrow had a complicated history with a non-binary Keeper Miqo'te named Noctis, whom he met during his travels about a century ago. Noctis was a matriarch of a Black Shroud clan and a witch who later ascended into godhood, becoming the Raven Queen. Noctis, betrayed by Crow's unfaithfulness, kills him with a kiss of death, which sends him into a maddening frenzy, violently choking on blood until he sucumbed to death. Noctis reanimated him as an undying chimera as punishment, weaving necromancy like a thread through his flesh so that he will never know an end to his pain and suffering. They enthralled him and sewed his lips shut. He was impaled on a cross in a sacred graveyard deep within the forbidden forests, serving as the resting grounds for the Scarecrow, where flocks of ravens and crows congregated to feast upon the eternal chimera.
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The Shroud Witch - "The Contractor" His punishment lasted nearly a century before his god's power began to wane, slowly giving the ghoul back his free will. However, he lacked the strength to free himself from his impalement. It was during this time that he encountered another Keeper, a Miqo'te who was different, yet strangely familiar and covered in raven feathers. Scarecrow immediately thought he was looking at a reincarnation of Noctis, but the stranger revealed himself to be Wren'ir, a Shroud Witch from the Black Shroud.Wren'ir stated that he was looking for someone of Scarecrow's description. The witch offered his assistance, but at a steep price: a bound contract between them sealed by blood. Until the contract was deemed voidβeither through Scarecrow's final death or the sudden departure of Wren'irβScarecrow would follow and protect his contractor.Unable to speak for himself because of his sewn mouth, Crow reluctantly accepted the contract. Its seal was burned onto his chest, identical to Wren'ir. After being freed from the cross, he ripped the stitches and immediately choked on dust. For the first time in a century, Scarecrow spoke. His voice was hoarse and unusually deep due to his vocal cords drying up over the past century."I am your weapon to wield," he croaked as he knelt before Wren'ir, bowing his head as his teeth ground against each other. His cold green eyes locked with the mischievous golden eyes of the Shroud Witch as he finished his vow: "For out of the ground we were taken, for the dust we are... and to the dust we shall return."
β appearance
appearance Scarecrow is an intimidating Rava Viera male standing at 6'3". He bears a partial resemblance to a ghoul. His gaze is intense; his green eyes and black hair match the faded emblem on his amulet. Despite his age nearing the hundreds, he appears to be in his early thirties. Several handaxes are securely strapped to his armored chest, partially concealed beneath his tattered black coat. A single exotic knife is sheathed over his right thigh, its hilt adorned with intricate, otherworldly engravings. An amulet with a faded Golgari insignia hangs from his neck. He can often be seen with a pet ARACHNOPHOBIA
height 6'3".
weight 172 lbs.
eyes green.
hair black.
scars several stitches and scars.
languages common.
etnicity mexican.
accent unusually deep.
voiceclaim CORPSE, faceless 1-7, xander crowley.
gear light-heavy coat of fending.
gear light-heavy halfgloves of fending.
gear light-heavy breeches of fending.
gear light-heavy greaves of fending.
weapon deepshadow axe.
weapon dagger of venom.
weapon handaxe.
weapon handaxe.
accessories redbill scarf.
accessories manalis earrings of fending.
β statistics
attractive
masculine
perceptive
strong
suave
aggressive
reserved
sarcastic
stubborn
tough
aloof
barbaric
blunt
cold
frightening
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| likes |
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| strong liquor, wine, |
| dislikes |
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β undead pact
| undying chimera |
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| Scarecrow is cursed with immortality. He can still experience death, but his body is resurrected by an unknown source of necromancy coming from his grafted body several hours following his death. |
| [roll 3d4 (or random 12) to determine how long scarecrow will need to resurrect. it increases by 1d4 with every death.] |
| form of dread |
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| Scarecrow can manifest an aspect of his patronβs dreadful power. A spectral crown materializes above his skull and his eyes begin to flicker with intensity. |
| false life |
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| Scarecrow can use the necromancy weaved into his grafted body to gain temporary hit points. |
| pact magic |
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| Scarecrow can cast HELLISH REBUKE as an reaction to taking damage, conjuring green flames around his opponent. |
| drink poison |
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| Crow downs a bottle of poison to get an edge. |
| [roll 1d100 dc50 to see if scarecrow immediately dies. limit 1 per long rest.] |
| unknown tonic |
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| Scarecrow drinks a random tonic of unknown effect. |
| [roll 1d3. rage virus, grim reaper, or kiss of death. limit 3 per long rest.] |
β berserker pact
| heavy weapon master |
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| He has weapon mastery in heavy weapons and favors greataxes, greatswords and scythes. |
| berserk |
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| Scarecrow can imbue himself with a primal power called Rage, a force that grants him extraordinary might and resilience. |
β blood pact
| blood hound |
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| Scarecrow can locate Wren'ir by his aether no matter what the distance. |
| psychic whispers |
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| Scarecrow can establish telepathic communication between himself and Wren'ir. |
| blood sacrifice |
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| Scarecrow can use the necromancy weaved into his grafted body to meld Wren'ir's wounds by sacrificing a portion of his life and blood. |
| π the raven king |
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| Wren'ir can siphon energy from Scarecrow to awaken a hidden formidable power, which drains Crow's life completely, killing him. |
| π‘ rage virus | |
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| instant rage. | [roll 1 out of 3] |
| π grim reaper | |
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| speed increase. | [roll 2 out of 3] |
| πͺ¦ kiss of death | |
|---|---|
| instant death. | [roll 3 out of 3] |
| why did wren'ir make this? |
bonds
β blood pacts
β NOCTIS
β ex lover & deity
Noctis is a Keeper Miqo'te matriarch of a Black Shroud clan who later became the Raven Queen, a fearsome witch worshiped as a deity by their clan. Before becoming the Raven Queen, Noctis became closely acquainted with a Golgari Agent known as Crow, a complication that later became an apparent weakness. They killed Crow with a kiss of death and, using necromancy, reanimated his corpse into an undying chimera as punishment for his betrayal.Noctis vanished shortly after ascending to godhood, but the Raven Queen is still worshipped by their clan in the Black Shroud. They are associated with ravens, crows, and death.Status: Unknown
THEY/THEM
THE RAVEN QUEEN
HOSTILE
![Shroud Witch [Carrd WIP]](assets/images/image04.jpg?v=37e86996)
HE/HIM
THE SHROUD WITCH
INDIFFERENT
WREN'IR β
blood pact: contractor β
Wren'ir is a transmasculine Keeper Miqo'te from a secluded clan within the Black Shroud. He is believed to be the reincarnation of Noctis, the founder and revered deity of his clan. Wren'ir is the last surviving member of his clan and is shrouded in mystery. Some believe that he is connected to the tragic disappearance of his entire clan, leading to rumors that he is the mischievous Shroud Witch who spirits away unsuspecting travelers. He is accompanied by a dark and foreboding presence in the form of a six-eyed raven named Sixes.Additionally, Wren'ir is bound to Scarecrow through a blood pact, which will remain in effect until one of them meets their end.Status: Alive
β GOLGARI SWARM
β guild
PLANESWALKER, GOLGARI AGENT
The Golgari Swarm is the guild that fuses the opposite values of life and death, fostering growth in Ravnica's decaying communities but also fostering decay in places of growth. The elves, zombies, insects, and undead-plant hybrids of the Golgari are like one massive, growing, feeding organism, collectively spreading across the plane wherever it can fit. The Golgari provide a necessary service in Ravnica, in that they dispose of the carcasses that civilization leaves behind, and mysteriously they also provide sustenance for the forgotten and the needy. They are the scavengers and decomposers at the fringes of the food chain, but yearn to be the predator at the top.Location: Dalmasca