Session Zero - Illyria Character Development

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Bardic Quest

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Session Zero - Illyria Character Development

Bardic Quest

1 hour 33 minutes 56 seconds

4 months ago

Session Zero - Illyria Character Development

In this episode, join us for the next part of our Session Zero series for our upcoming Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play campaign. Wayne sits down with Annina to flesh out her character Illyria-ki Disa, a Wood-Elf Monk. They discuss Illyria's backstory, the intricacies of her role as a scribe, her martial discipline, and how she views combat and adventuring. This brainstorming session digs deep into Illyria's mindset and philosophy, and how her environment and past experiences shape her. Tune in to see the creative process behind building a complex and nuanced character for the upcoming D&D campaign.

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00:00 Introduction and Session Zero Overview

00:25 Character Name and Spelling Discussion

01:36 Role Play Questions and Character Traits

03:20 Exploring Illyria's Background and Alignment

05:11 Deep Dive into Illyria's Elven Heritage

09:04 Illyria's Perspective on Time and Relationships

12:14 Illyria's Connection to the Fae Wild

15:03 Wood Elf Abilities and Cultural Influences

18:11 Elven Trance and Magic

21:34 Inter-Elven Relations and Lifespan Reflections

33:05 Illyria's Scribe Background and Training

40:17 Controversial Texts and Dangerous Knowledge

45:03 Handwriting Skills and Record Keeping

50:19 Exploring Encryption and Scribe Skills

51:25 Mistakes and Consequences in Scribing

55:31 The Purpose and Philosophy of Writing

57:36 Tools and Rituals of a Scribe

01:01:02 Philosophy and Discipline of Martial Arts

01:04:29 Internal Power and Focus

01:14:15 Combat Philosophy and Training

01:25:32 Character's Ultimate Goals and Inner Conflicts

01:31:32 Final Thoughts

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