Rhystrata Samiris

Rhystrata is an Eladrin Paladin, portrayed by SarahisCoffee, and is one of the main protagonists of Off The Rails.

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Appearance
Rhystrata stands at 5'10" and is blue-skinned with a graceful but muscular frame. She wears her hair as short as her blade can responsibly cut, tied half back at nearly all times. Her features are sharp and cold, offset only by black eyes which often look more mischievous than anything else. She has fairly noticeable scarring on her arms and presumably the rest of her body, though she keeps it covered nearly at all times-- scars that she has intimated are received from her days both at war and as a member of various guilds.

Rhys often adopts a comfortable stance that tends to slip into a more formal, militaristic one when she feels threatened or out of her element. Her expression can quickly switch from playful to harsh in a moment if there is any hint of danger to either herself or those she considers allies and friends. She is rarely seen without her armor on, even during periods of rest, and even with armor removed has never been seen without her sword. She prefers to be clothed in long sleeves and pants at all times, even in hot weather.

Equipment
Rhystrata wields a sword that seems effortlessly simple at first glance, but closer inspection reveals a masterfully crafted weapon. The blade, forged from some kind of steel, is fifty inches long and connects to a sixteen inch long cross and handle. The cross and handle boast a weaving, frostlike pattern that crawls up from the blade and wraps around the rounded pommel. The blade itself is inlaid with Sylvan texts that reads: "My friend in peace and war alike. The guardian of ages rests in my hands. May it never be raised against an unworthy cause." She has revealed that the sword is stolen from a grave in the Feywild, but has not given any details on the individual or place she stole it from. In the town of Garendale, Rhystrata paid to have the frost etchings inlaid with an enchantment.

Rhystrata also wears several necklaces and pendants that she keeps tucked beneath her armor and clothing. She has so far shown two: A pendant to the goddess Myaska, shining and well-kept, and a medal for honor and bravery in battle, tarnished almost beyond repair.

Following the fight with the Chimera, Rhys and the party discovered the Gauntlets of Ogre Power, which Rhystrata has worn ever since.

In Sleath, after an encounter with "The King Of Sleath", a bandit king, he promised them gear to prepare for their upcoming fight with werewolves, and Rhystrata outfitted herself with Adamantine Armor.

Summary
Rhys is loud and assertive, often willing and able to command presence in any room she enters. The first presentation of Rhystrata's personality is extremely confident, joyful, and at many times inconsiderate, more focused on having an enjoyable night than forming any kind of lasting connection with those she encounters. This often leads to Rhys taking someone up into her room that she leaves behind once the party continues with their quests.

To those she calls friends, Rhystrata is extremely loyal, often preferring to put herself in dangerous circumstances rather than let them take damage in encounters. She holds a sort of wisdom that is conditional on the situation, at times able to give good or even needed advice and at others rushing headfirst into unwise situations or stating her opinion when it is not wanted.

As a 400-something veteran, Rhystrata carries a great amount of guilt that permeates her perception of herself and her own actions. She seems unwilling or unable to acknowledge her own good deeds, for reasons that she has refused to reveal. This affects her "relationship" with the deity she has sworn an oath to: On their first true meeting and interaction, Rhystrata insisted on her own moral failing, as Myaska, her goddess, insisted on Rhys's ability to grow and change.

After continued encounters with her god and acceptance of her title as Champion, Rhystrata has begun to pray regularly.

Likes
Her charge Tarryn the baby Ki-rin, any and all alcohol, warm taverns, quiet nights, repairing and maintaining her armor, teaching Brothos to play games, annoying Barney, getting annoyed by Yo-na, traveling, finding someone to spend the night with.

Dislikes
The noble class, being useless, loud noises in peaceful rooms, any place that is too austere or lavish, nicknames, feeling out of control, and getting the inside of her boots wet.

Trivia

 * Attempts to seduce people in every town she goes to, often succeeding.
 * Once faced down a Goliath who attempted to cut her arm off. He was not successful. Or alive by the end of the fight.
 * Writes in a journal nearly every night.
 * Speaks Common, Sylvan, and Elvish
 * Was enlisted in the War of the Undying Tyrant to the front lines, but worked her way to the rank of Captain.
 * Is really good at the game of Log Toss
 * Does not sleep (mostly)
 * Slept with a centaur

Quotes

 * "It's not actually armor, it's my muscles. That is my butt armor."
 * "I should probably turn myself in.... Eh. I'll do it later."
 * "I did not ask if it was YOUR piss. I asked if it was piss."
 * "I do know one good riddle, which is 'how likely am I to stab you with my sword?'- The answer is about fifty percent."
 * "EAT ICE. FUCK YOU"