“Commandments of War”
Know Thy Enemy, Thy Allies, and Their Numbers
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."
Understand the enemy’s strengths, weaknesses, and numbers. When outnumbered, focus your party's attacks on one foe at a time to thin their ranks quickly. A single defeated enemy reduces the danger more than wounding many. Know your allies' abilities and coordinate to maximize your strengths.
Unity in Purpose and Action
"A divided army is a defeated army."
The party must act as one, sharing a clear objective. Whether the goal is victory, survival, or a tactical withdrawal, all must commit to the plan. If even one adventurer acts selfishly or against the group's strategy, the entire party may fall.
Master the Terrain to Control the Battlefield
"The terrain is the ally of the prepared."
Use chokepoints, high ground, and natural barriers to counteract superior numbers. Funnel enemies into tight spaces where they cannot attack all at once, or lead them into traps and hazards. A well-chosen battlefield can turn the tide of any engagement.
Strike Where It Hurts Most
"Strike at weakness, and avoid strength."
Target the most vulnerable enemy first—casters, leaders, or already-wounded foes. Focus fire to eliminate threats swiftly. Spreading your attacks across many enemies may delay victory and prolong danger. Concentrate force where it will do the most harm.
Communicate Without Confusion
”Orders should be as clear as sunlight piercing a cloud."
Use simple signals, clear words, or magical communication to coordinate your actions. Confusion in the midst of battle leads to disorder and defeat. Ensure every party member knows their role and can adapt to the unexpected.
Retreat With Discipline and Unity
”He who knows when to retreat lives to fight another day."
A tactical withdrawal is not abandonment. Retreat as a unit, covering each other's escape. Leave no one behind unless they choose to sacrifice themselves. Protect the wounded and use defensive spells or abilities to slow pursuers. An "every man for himself" retreat invites disaster.
Exploit Weaknesses While Guarding Your Own
”Victory comes to those who adapt to the enemy’s flaws and shield their own."
Exploit the gaps in your enemies' formation, their poor coordination, or their lack of leadership. At the same time, guard your vulnerable members, such as the wizard or healer, and ensure your flanks are secure.
Deceive to Divide and Conquer
"All warfare is based on deception."
Confuse your foes with illusions, misdirection, or false retreats. Divide their forces by luring part of the group into traps or isolating key enemies. A scattered enemy is an easier target.
Reserve Resources for the Unexpected
"Fortune favors the prepared."
Conserve powerful spells, potions, and abilities for unforeseen dangers or final confrontations. A battle is often won or lost in its final moments when both sides are spent—ensure your party has strength left to tip the scales in your favor.
Victory Lies in Harmonious Action
"A well-coordinated force is unshakable, like a mountain.”
Each party member should act in perfect synchrony. The tank shields the group, the rogue eliminates priority targets, the caster controls the battlefield, and the healer sustains the party. When each adventurer performs their role and supports the others, no enemy force can prevail
Lysi'ander's Journal Ordered oldest to newest
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Lev's Reflection of Session 21 and 22
18 Oct 2024 02:52:30
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Lev's Reflection of Sessions 23 and 24
30 Dec 2024 07:51:24
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Winter's Yield
20 Jan 2025 10:08:28
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“Commandments of War”
09 Feb 2025 08:13:45
18 Oct 2024 02:52:30
30 Dec 2024 07:51:24
20 Jan 2025 10:08:28
09 Feb 2025 08:13:45
The major events and journals in Lysi'ander's history, from the beginning to today.
Reached Level 5
The Oath of Lysi'ander In twilight's grasp, where winter ever clings, I stand at threshold's edge of growing power. A year has passed since exile's bitter hour, Yet strength has grown where doubt once spread its wings. The Fair Queen's light, the Valkyrie's fierce call— Twin patrons guiding this lost fey prince's path. Their voices echo through the aftermath Of choices made before my pride did fall. My healing touch has saved companions' lives, My prayers have shielded them from certain doom. In darkness where all hope seemed to entomb, The light of sacred magic still survives. With Cathllynn's wisdom, sharp as winter's edge, Her form that shifts as freely as the breeze, Her insight guides our party through the trees Of mortal dangers we've been pledged to hedge. And Dorian, whose hands once cursed to hold A blade that bound him in unwilling pact, His courage never broken by this act— His heart remains as true as finest gold. While Lilly, keeper of the natural word, Whose halfling spirit brims with life and light, Has shown this winter prince to see the bright Green growth where once I thought all hope deferred. This mortal band, so fleeting yet so true, Has shown me strength I'd never thought to find In realms beyond the fey domains designed— Their brevity of life lends valor new. I feel within a calling start to rise, Beyond the cleric's path I've walked thus far. A warrior's oath now beckons like a star— The paladin's path before my winter eyes. No simple shift of power this shall be, But transformation of my very core. The cleric channels gods; I yearn for more— A sacred path where faith and blade agree. The weapons once so foreign to my hand Now speak to me of oaths I long to swear. Each strike a prayer, each stance a silent dare To walk the sacred way these gods command. My father's voice across the veil I hear: "A Twilight Warden stands between the realms." Soon I shall seek the warrior's helm, To better guard those I've grown to hold dear. To Titania, I'll pledge my winter's soul, To Freyja, I'll commit my blood and shield. Upon that path, my true self shall be revealed— A champion of two worlds made whole. The dragons come, the prophecies ring true. With faith and blade in reverent accord, I'll honor both the magic and the sword, And prove my worth in all that I pursue. This exile's burden lightens with each day, As purpose fills the void that shame once owned. A servant of the twilight, winter-toned, Between two planes, I'll forge my sacred way. The Year of Shifting Shadows now has passed, Its meaning etched in every choice I've made. Through temple depths where children cried for aid, Through battles where our lot with foes was cast. Now Unyielding Winter claims its reign, A name that echoes through my frosted soul. This winter aspect, chosen and whole, Reflects the path I walk in joy and pain. The Seelie Queen, whose court I left behind, Still whispers magic through my winter veins. Her twilight power ever sustains The fey enchantments to my spells aligned. While Freyja's battle-wisdom guides my hand, Her valor teaching me the warrior's way. Her strength flows through my spells when I pray— A cleric who by blade will make his stand. Two goddesses, two realms between I stand, An exiled prince who found new purpose here. The path ahead at last is growing clear— A paladin born of frost and faith's demand. —Lysi'ander Vae'Khyll Year of Unyielding Winter 3023
11:16 pm - 02.03.2025“Commandments of War”
Know Thy Enemy, Thy Allies, and Their Numbers "If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." Understand the enemy’s strengths, weaknesses, and numbers. When outnumbered, focus your party's attacks on one ...
08:17 pm - 09.02.2025Reached Level 4
Through winter's touch and twilight's grace, From noble past to warrior's pace. In Nehwon's realm, new strength I find, As Freyja's will and Titania's mind Guide my path through darker days, Teaching truths in stranger ways. Level rising, power grows, Yet wisdom deepens as it flows. No longer just an exile's tale, But guardian where shadows veil. Four steps forward on this road, Carrying prophecy's sacred load. Through battles fought and children saved, New purpose found, new paths I've paved. In mortal bonds and fey decree, A stronger warrior I now be. Winter's chill still marks my soul, But closer now to being whole.
08:42 pm - 30.12.2024Lev's Reflection of Sessions 23 and 24
(Reflections of Sessions 23 & 24) As Lysi'ander settles against the damp stone wall, blood still drying on his blade, his thoughts turn inward... The aftermath of battle leaves a peculiar taste - copper and stone dust, touched with the lingering spa...
08:36 pm - 30.12.2024Reached Level 3
In the embrace of dual Goddesses divine, My spirit grows stronger with each passing line. Though transgressions weigh on my conscious mind, One Goddess's blessings remain sublime. The circle widens of those I'd defend, As sacred connections continue to mend. Through visions dark of troubled days ahead, Still gratitude's light does sweetly transcend. In this moment blessed, I dare to dream Of future peace, when I might redeem The chance to change, to shift my form anew, Though winter's chill still pierces through. Till then I'll wait, in faithful grace, For warmth to find its rightful place. My Goddesses watch with patient eyes, As my soul's connection ever rises.
05:37 pm - 27.10.2024Lev's Reflection of Session 21 and 22
16th of Zepter, 3022 (Year of the Shifting Shadows) (*Session 21) The mortal realm continues to challenge me in ways I never anticipated. Today, I found myself in a most undignified position - caged like a common beast alongside a human named Dorian. M...
03:03 pm - 18.10.2024Lev's Lyre that he brought with him from the Fey lands
12:50 pm - 04.08.2024Holy Symbol for Titania and Freya
07:31 pm - 02.08.2024Signet Ring of his family in the Noble Seelie Court
06:57 pm - 02.08.2024The list of amazing people following the adventures of Lysi'ander.
Social
Birthplace
Feywild exactly at midnight
Contacts & Relations
Zephyr: His fairy dragon friend, likely still in the Feywild but possibly a source of information.
A sympathetic member of the Fey Court: Someone who secretly keeps him informed about Feywild matters.
Fellow exiles: Other fey creatures living in Nehwon, forming a small support network.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Noble Birth within the Fey Court
Family Ties
Family connections throughout the Feywild.
Zephyr, a fairy dragon was his best friend growing up. The Fey Court.+
Religious Views
Follows Titania and Freya but keeps an open mind about the Religions of the Mortal Realm.
Social Aptitude
Strengths:
Empathetic listener: Able to understand and relate to others' emotions.
Charismatic presence: His fey nature lends him a certain allure.
Cultural adaptability: Capable of learning and respecting new customs.
Challenges:
Cultural misunderstandings: May sometimes misinterpret mortal customs.
Otherworldly demeanor: Can be perceived as aloof or strange by some.
Prone to melancholy: His winter aspect can affect his social energy.
Mannerisms
Speaks with a lilting accent that becomes more pronounced when emotional.
Tends to bow slightly when greeting others, a remnant of his noble upbringing.
Frequently glances at the sky, as if reading signs in the clouds or stars.
Has a habit of trailing off mid-sentence when struck by a new thought or vision.
Often stands with perfect, almost unnatural stillness when observing.
Has a distant look in his eyes when recalling memories of the Feywild.
Often pauses before answering questions, as if consulting some unseen source.
Habitually adjusts his clothing or hair, ensuring a regal appearance.
I watch over my friends as if they were a litter of newborn pups.
I begin or end my day with small traditional rituals that are unfamiliar to those around me.
1)Dawn/Dusk Light Collection: He captures the first ray of dawn or the last ray of dusk in a small prism or crystal, whispering words in Sylvan.
2)Shadow Naming: At noon, he names his shadow, believing this keeps his fey essence intact in the mortal realm.
3)Whisper Exchange: He whispers secrets to plants or stones, sometimes appearing to receive whispers in return.
4)Dream Weaving: Before sleep, weaving strands of colorful thread into intricate patterns, then unraveling them upon waking.
5)Emotion Crystallization: "Capturing" his strongest emotion of the day in a small, colorful crystal.
6)Seasonal Blood Offering: Pricking his finger to offer a drop of blood to the earth at each solstice and equinox.
7)Star Pattern Alignment: He picks a constellation at night, then arranges rocks to mimic the constellation, and that is where he rests for the night.
8)Weapon and Armor Attunement: Before he dons his armor or sword for the day. He will clean and sharpen, then lay his armor and sword on the ground in front of him. He then kneels and mediates, projecting his thoughts into them
Hobbies & Pets
Loves to draw maps, paint, and calligraphy. Enjoys playing the lyre, of music from his homeland and learning new music from this new land.
Speech
Man of few words