Life leads to death, but can you lead the dead back to life? Or will it simply break?
-A Prophecy
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Background
A recognized bastard of Adriono D'Armaz and a Four Corners tavern owner, Dario Tevino is a multi-talented man. He serves as the Four Corners Minster of Alchemical Learning and is also a Bishop, healer, alchemist, diplomat, and a maker of strong liquors.
Delilah Tevino ran one of the best high class taverns in the Province of Demense. The Golden Goblet was famed throughout the region for its spirits that Delilah claimed were her own original creation. She did business with several important people the Baron Adriono D'Armaz being one of them. Delilah had several encounters with the Baron and one of them led to the birth of her son Dario in 1838. Dario was recognized by his father and given the support of D'Armaz family. He was educated and while he was allowed to stay with his mother and help her run her business every now and then someone from the Syndicate came round to check on Dario. When Demense became an independent city state called Four Corners Delilah stayed in the area allowing her business to grow even further.
As the child Dario grew into a young man he found it easy to speak with people and became something of a diplomat, able to sooth ruffled feathered and later he learned to supplement diplomacy with well timed intimidation as well. Dario enjoyed helping his mother with brewing and distilling drinks when she allowed it and Delilah even taught him her secret way of improving the drinks. Alchemy, though Deliliah only knew the basics of the craft and Dario seemed even more drawn to it. Dario also seemed drawn to other things as well, he spoke regularly with priests and made regular visits to the local Church of the One in Four Corners. He developed what seemed to be a strong faith and when his father noticed this Adriono figured out the best way to use his son to the Family's benefit.
Dario at the age of eleven was sent to Rikton to pursue a religious education. Dario was not certain that he truly had the faith to be a priest but he refused to admit this since he didn't want to disappoint his Family. He studied hard giving it everything he had and his gift for acquiring and retaining knowledge was allowed to shine here. He studied Alchemy and kept up with his practice in distilling. Sometimes he got in trouble for supplying other young acolytes with these spirits or for doing too much 'self testing' on the good stuff. Other than that he was devoted to learning and to supplement his alchemy skills he learned how to make herbal remedies and heal the sick. He had talent at healing and when his training finished and he earned the title of Brother he was sent to serve a Bishop who served in Firen.
This Bishop was highly skilled in healing and making alchemical remedies and Dario continued his training under the older man until it was decided he would be elevated to Bishop himself. This elevation was more due to Adriono's 'contributions' to the Church than anything else. For while Dario was a decent priest he was far from the most faithful or devoted of the Church no matter how hard he tried to be. Shortly after this promotion Adriono D'Armaz had Dario transferred back to Four Corners to serve as the Family Priest.
Over time many things happened to Dario, he served as his half-sister Myrana's healer and confidant and developed a strong attachment to her. A business was opened in Four Corners, his own investment which has seen quite a bit of profit since its establishment. The shop Tevino's is known for some of the finest alcohol in the West. Around the time Tevino's was established a black whale was caught and brought a plague to Four Corners which Dario found the cure for. Dario also fell in love with a courtesan named Raevyn who was eventually murdered around the time of the Rikton Sealing. This in turn broke Dario's heart. After spending close to a year after that in seclusion, hunting Raevyn's killers and drinking himself sick Dario reemerged and reappeared at Myrana's side.
He has seen several abnormal occurrences though he keeps them close to his chest and shares the stories with no one who is not trusted. His studies in alchemy have been ground breaking in that he rediscovered the method for making Rose Gold a rare metal which had not been made in centuries. This discovery allowed him to gain a prominent position as Minster of Alchemical Learning on the Council of Four Corners. While not the most important member of the Alchemist's Guild he is one of the more well known ones due to his discoveries and diplomatic tendencies.
In the year 1869 Dario found and adopted a bastard from House Al'Callenta. The boy, Adrian took the name Tevino and was welcomed into Dario's life. Raising a ten year old was a bit of a challenge for a bachelor but Dario found it enjoyable in addition to his research and work with the Alchemists Guild. Adrian was a scrappy kid and his tendency for getting into trouble was almost as great as his ability to talk his way out of it. Dario found himself working hard to balance his life between his son, alchemy and his ongoing secret research on the paranormal.
About the Character
Oh, I'm not pefect I know I've sinned like all the rest
There will come a day I will fail the test
This I know, and I know I should bow out
But I'm too stubborn despite my doubt
I stand at the front of the sinners waiting to confess my sin
I just don't know how to begin
Fake a smile and fake your faith
When will it be come too much to take
One day I will fall from grace, straight into the dirt
I know its coming, that it will hurt
I should run far away to save my tattered pride
But from the One's eyes you can never hide
The first thing one might notice about this man is his height. At six foot five he is well above the average and his build while lean is sturdy, healthy, and lightly muscled. Somewhere between olive and fair his skin is kept clean and it looks as though he takes decent care of his appearance. There are no scars or blemishes left visible on his face and he keeps his facial hair short and neatly groomed. Curly hair is a dark brown and it reaches down past his ears to the base of his neck. The style in which that hair is cut allows his brow and forhead to show, the bangs are brushed neatly back and to the sides with the rest of that thick hair. His forehead is a bit large with curved brown brows that sit low above slanted chocolate brown eyes. A straight and pointed nose slopes down to a neatly groomed moustache that is placed above his full wide lips. Rigt below his lips is another neatly trimmed small patch of hair and below that on the tip of his chin he sports a goatee. Oval in shape his face is blessed with high cheekbones and rather charming features. A somewhat squared jaw rounds to a pointed chin and a thick and rather long neck leads down to his body proper. That build while muscled and trained is still rather lean. Broad shoulders and thick arms lead down to large hands. The fingers of those hands are long, the nails kept clean and neatly trimmed. His chest is solid, muscled but not nearly as much as the average knight might be. A trim toned waist leads to long legs and a pair of slightly large feet.
Black is the color of today. A high necked doublet of black brocade is worn with a white silk shirt underneath it. The white silk shows slightly at his collar and sleeves sticking out from underneath the heavy black fabric. Simple embriodery of black and grey adorns the doublet and a golden holy symbol of the One hangs about his neck resting over the cloth near his heart. The fitted design of this doublet highlights his sturdy lean frame. Ending at his waist a belt of black leather fastened with a small golden buckle in the shape of a key. The belt has several puches hooked to it and a rather fine hand cannon in a black holster is strapped within easy reach of his left hand. A steel mace, a rounded metal ball with nasty looking spikes attached to an ebony wood handle is held to the right side of this belt. Black trousers are made of fine and heavy cotton. The cut is loose and the fabric flows down his legs and then is tucked neatly into a pair of boots that start at his calves. Those boots are soft black leather, flat soled and with three round gold buttons down the sides of them.
Personality
A calm man most of the time Dario carries himself with composure trying hard to be the respectable Bishop he thinks he should be. Still he struggles with this greatly and often wonders how he will manage to keep his duties from conflicting. Being both a Bishop and a member of the Syndicate he has to walk a dangerous line between what is right and what is expected of him. Dario tries to be controlled polite and composed but in truth there is an eccentric edge to him as well that he tries to hide. He covers his love of fire and explosions by showing a aptitude for healing and trying to help people. He does care…or rather he wants to care he desperately wants to be seen as a good person and he struggle with both his duties and his own doubts.
Quirks
Assumed Quirks
Quirks earned by associations
- Wealthy (D'Armaz)
- Shrewd (D'Armaz)
- Learned (Church)
- Devout (Church)
Chosen Quirks
Quirks picked in creation
- Polygot
- Talented Healer
- Duty Torn
- Religious Education
Skills
A list of Dario's most important skills
- Diplomacy
- Healer
- Alchemy
- Percpetion
- Distiller
- Intimidation
- Defense
- Hand Cannon
Everyday Equipment
- Hand Cannon (Small)
- Mace
- Healing Supplies
Syndicate Gear
- Leather Jerkin
- Mace
- Two Hand Cannons
- Flash Powder
- Flash Vials
- Basic Poisons
- Healing Supplies
Battle Gear
- Brigadine
- Mace
- Shield
- Two Hand Cannons
- Flash Vials
- Flash Powder
- Healing Supplies
- Basic Poisons
Misc Items
- A set of ornate golden drinking cups. A prize for winning the Kentaire Tourney's Wine and Beer contest.
- A heavy silver bracelet depiciting birds in flight across its surface. This was originally found in the belly of the black whale that brought plague to Four Corners. Dario gave it to his lover Raevyn then when the man died started wearing it as a reminder of the love he lost.
- A pendant of pure Rose Gold on a matching chain. The pendant itself is a heavy round disk depicting the crest of the Alchemists guild of Four Corners. Dario made this as a chain of office for his Minister position.
Animal Companions
Fide
Fide is an elementi who was given to Dario by Myrana as a puppy. The name Fide is an Old Tongue word that translates to Common as meaning faithful or loyal. Trained to defend Dario as well as do a variety of tricks and follow commands Fide is normally a very gentle tempered dog, unless his master is threatened. Dario has had Fide a set of armor made out of lightweight polished steel and then added Rose Gold accents to it. Dario isn't sure if Rose Gold will work as intended for animals but its an experiment he is willing to try to insure his companion's safety.
Playlist
Dario's Themesong, World War Me by Theory of a Deadman |
I'm the king of doubt,
I fight out all on the inside
I'm the poster child of denial,
There is nothing I can't hide
I'm punching holes in walls because,
I let them build up way too long, sabotage
Everything I ever had,
And now I'm seeing red but,
There is no one else to blame but,
The voices in my head
Dedications
To The Church Wastland by Trapt |
I am lost,
I am lost,
So crucify me on your cross.
Whats the cost,
Whats the cost,
To erase what I've been taught.
Get off my back,
Don't attack,
So what if I fell off the tracks.
Your master plan,
Don't understand,
I'd rather live in my own wasteland
To the One Let it Burn by Red |
I watch the city burn, These passions slowly smoldering,
A lesson never learned, Only violence,
Is your world just a broken promise,
Is your love just a drop of rain,
Will we all just burn our fire,
Are you still there?
To Adriono Numb by Linkin Park |
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface
I don't know what you're expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
And every step that I take is another mistake to you
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
To Raevyn Ghost by Ella Henderson |
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
In the Game
OOC Note: These are all OOC unless you learn about them ICly.
Demons in Gendiel
Dario discovered that demons exist while on the battlefront in Gendiel. A demon possessed Baele Son of Horse, who currently had Dario and Myrana captive. The demon seemed to be trapped in a strange armband that Baele wore. Baele's appearance changed his eyes turning red and his teeth growing into long fangs. He spoke in the old tongue and said his name was Vycarethrian when Dario asked what he was. He was able to close doors with a wave of his hand and call other smaller demons out of the floor. This event shook Dario's logical outlook and made him question many things but it also made his faith a bit stronger. After all if demons are real then so is God right?
Letters from Darius Firebrand
In the belly of a whale that was brought to Four Corners there was a ship. Dario was present when the ship was revealed and managed to spot three old scroll cases. Cleaning them up revealed they were even older than he thought and when he peeked inside the cases he realized the scrolls were written by Darius Firebrand himself. One letter was a lover letter, one trade agreement and the final a written declaration of intent to visit. Perhaps not truly important in the grand scheme of things but still a remarkable discovery. Dario turned the scrolls over to the libraries of Rikton and managed to uncover further hidden messages from Darius to Minus Ursur his priest within one of them via alchemy.
Curing the Whale Sickness
The black whale caught in Four Corners brought with it a strange almost supernatural sickness that caused nightmares, insanity, and barnacles to grow on those who were affected. The sickness was transmitted by fluids, first from the whale and then by the affected. With help from the Viscountess Claire Romante Dario managed to find that the cure was holy basil and comfrey applied to the area where the barnacles would grow. He designed a alchemical mixture that would dissolve the barnacles as well as other unwanted forms of skin growth and then began distributing the cure to the people of Four Corners.
Flumen the River Spirit
While taking part in the Siege of Elder's Eye in d'Kemp lands, Dario and several others encountered a troll and a river spirit. Instead of violence Dario attempted speech with the spirit, whose name he came to know as Flumen. He offered her some of his latest brandy experiment and she agreed to let them pass in turn. The encounter was rather awe inspiring and Dario plans to name the brandy in honor of said encounter when he deems it ready.
Tevino's
Tevino's is a bar and liquor shop in the Grand Canal district of Four Corners. Dario runs the establishment and creates the drinks sold there. The establishment is classy and often occupied by a variety of wealthy customers and a collection of D'Armaz cousins. The specialty drinks made here are exclusive to this little shop and sold nowhere else at this time. There are other drinks available here as well but the specialties are the custom made recipes that Dario has invented without copying another.
Current Specialty Brews
- Red Dreams: A strawberry lambic, sweet and smooth but with a strong kick to it. This drink was presented at the Kentaire Tourney and won first prize at their wine and beer contest. Dario keeps a steady supply of this good quality beverage at Tevino's.
(Rolls: Good Success)
- Winter Spice: A apple cinnamon brandy, warm and rich tasting with a hint of both sweetness and spice to it. This drink was made for drinking in the wintertime. Three barrels of this were made initially, two are of great quality and the final is a special reserve of amazing quality.
(Rolls: Great Success, Great Success, Amazing Success.)
- Sweet Comfort: The first thing one notices about this vividly pink lambic may be its color, but its smell and taste certainly grabs attention as well. The scent of the drink is reminiscent of freshly ripened raspberries, sweet and inviting. The first taste will send a subtle burn down the throat and the lingering sweetness that accompanies it makes this fruity drink enjoyable from start to finish. Dario made a large supply of this to begin with and keeps not only his shop well stocked with it but also sends some regularly to Myrana.
(Rolls: Good Success)
- Riverside Blessing: Made from almonds harvested from trees that grow near the rivers and fresh vanilla this brandy is sinfully smooth with a distinctly nutty flavor to it. Its strong, burning the throat lightly as it is consumed leaving behind a warmth in the belly but also a refreshing taste on the tongue. The sweetness of the vanilla paired with the almonds give it a rather balanced taste, neither too sweet nor too harsh.
(Rolls: Great Success)
- Good Cheer: A cherry flavored brandy with a rich red color. This strong beverage leaves a nice burn as it goes down that is balanced by its rich flavor and subtle sweetness. It is one of the stronger brandies in stock at Tevino's but the flavor is no less enjoyable. Dario keeps a decent stock of it available.
(Rolls: Good Success)
- Summer Sunshine: An orange lambic named for its bright sunny color. Its a refreshing and sweet beverage with a milder alcohol content suitable for lighter drinkers. It is also highly enjoyable in summer months when served chilled. Its one of the more popular drink for some of the ladies who frequent Tevino's.
(Rolls: Good Success)
Brews in Progress
- A Blueberry Lambic
- A Honey Lemon Brandy
Alchemy Inventions
- Warrior's Rage (Alchemy 9): This alchemical draught puts the warrior who drinks it into a highly aggressive state, making them a single minded fighting machine. Their energy levels are increased dramatically as well and the combination of energy and aggression this draught gives can likely be quite useful for giving fighters an extra edge in battle.
- Rose Gold (Alchemy 10): This is a metal last crafted in the age of Darius Firebrand, Dario has uncovered the theory on how to make it and knows how. However the actual crafting process will take further work and perfecting. The exact properties of the metal are currently rather mysterious but rumor has it, it can effect ones speed.
Income & Expenses
Date | Income | Expenses | Coffers |
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Octobre 1873 | 75 Crowns | Roughly 25 Crowns | Roughly 6000 Crowns |
(altair callis claire corwin dario eisen event florian jarret log lucien ludovic lysette mattias myrana rollo thomas westwar)
(dario dkorbinatourney74 event florian jarret log ludovic myrana tourney zayne)
- 1874-01-04: A Letter for the Duke Tarris
- 1868-09-21: Experiment Rose Gold
- 1868-06-20 Experiments in War
- 1866-11-13: Sending the Children to Carnival
- 1866-11-02: Ambrosia of a Different Sort
- 1866-09-06: The Great Escape: Parted Ways
- 1866-08-31: A Little Help From an Unlikely Lady
- 1866-06-10: A Letter and an Offer
- 1853-01-12: The Hidden Fire
- 1849-04-14: Faiths Beginning
Relationships
Adrian Tevino
Adrian is the son of a rather high ranked al'Callenta Lord and his Mistress. When the secret of their affair was about to get out the Lord staged an accident for the woman and had Adrian abandoned in Four Corners at ten years old. Dario found him begging on the streets rather unsuccessfully and bought him lunch. After a story was told Dario made an impulsive decision that turned out to be one of his better choices. he adopted the boy. Adrian took the name Tevino and quickly grew attached to his new father. Adriono d'Armaz found out though and money was poured into the investment that was his new 'grandson' Dario spent plenty of his own money to educate Adrian but between him and his father? The boy was showered in luxuries most bastard children only dream of. He enjoyed learning about herbs and their affects as well as all sort of lore. He studied the arts of etiquette, heraldry, and dancing. But his true fascinations were combat and learning to convince people to do what he wanted without them realizing he was manipulating them. Both had great use and Adrian secretly harbored a strong admiration for stealthy warriors and assassins.
Lord Stellan d'Tremaine : Acquaintance: A knight that Dario knows very little of. What he does know suggests the young man has much to learn but that he also has a good deal of potential. |