Akiola isn't much more then a background character in my novels, someone who writes about history and I use for small quotes at the beginning of several chapters, to give the mood of the chapter and the story world. Sort of like Anne McCaffery used her small harper songs at the beginning of each of her Pern Harper books. But if you are adventuring in my world, he is someone your player characters could run into.
Akiola was born into a family of privilege in the elven city of Tsi-wa (Gee-Wah), he grew up studying poetry and history. When he was of age he went to the Bard College and quickly rose through the ranks to become High Bard of Tsi-wa. He studied the ancient civilizations, human, elven, and dwarven, as well as the interactions of the Gods. He died of old age around the age of 1,500 years.
Akiola was/is (depending on when you adventure) a Wood Elf. Standing at five foot two inches and a hundred pounds he was lithe and willow thin. His cheek bones are high, his dark green eyes very oval and slanted. His skin is a pale tan color and his long silver gray hair is kept in a nice pony tail.
Akiola wears long silver robes marked by the sign of Vates, a gold and silver cord around his waist to mark his rank as High Bard. Soft, silk slippers to allow his movements to be quiet in the library. When he speaks his voice is soft and melodious. When speaking of his favored subject of history his voice is filled with passion. He is a kind hearted individual filled with passion and a great desire to know the truth.
Akiola doesn't care for people who do not respect the past, but he is studious, patient and a student of all knowledge, even if he can be singled minded at times. As author of Discussions of the World, he is sought out quite often to clarrify bits of history.
Tomorrow: The city of Tsi-Wa
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