Notes: This is an RQ2 character and has not been updated for RQ3. Sunray was the focus of the Word Campaign. He was originally a PC who was instrumental in rescuing Arkat from his imprisonment in the Castle of Vivamort by Engala. In gratitude, and thinking Sunray perhaps worthy of Arachne Solara's test, he was given the Word by Arkat. At first, Sunray bore the world stolidly, seeking to divine its true nature. However, the strain of bearing the enigma began to take its toll on Sunray, and as he moved closer to Illumination, he also became less predictable and more erratic in his behaviour. Eventually, upon illumination, Sunray met Kiri Windstorm and handed the Word to Kiri, relieving himself of what he had long regarded as a curse from Arkat and not a blessing. Sunray then went into a semi-reclusive existence until he was captured by Voskal and used as bait to lure the party into Dorastor.

Sunary was also the inadvertant founder of the White Moon religion, as he saw a white moon during his forway onto the Hero Plane in Vivamort's Castle and word of this sight spread and was reinterpreted by certain elements in Peloria as a sign that the Red Moon would fall and the moon of Peace, the White Moon, would arise. The cult was typified by fanatic non-violence and an extensive martyr complex. Sunray, to his credit, had nothing good to say about his erstwhile worshippers and refused to play aling with their claims of his godhead.

Strength	17		Move:	8
Constitution	8		Hit Points:	10
Size	17
Intelligence	17
Power	11
Dexterity	13
Charisma	15

Damage Bonus:	+D6		RL (1-4)	6 / 4
Dex SR:	2		LL (5-8)	6 / 4
Siz SR:	1		AB (9-11)	5 / 4
ENC:	9		CH (12)	5 / 5
			RA (13-15)	6 / 3
Defense Bonus	20%		LA (16-18)	6 / 3
			HD (19-20)	0 / 4

Weapon Skills:

2H Long Spear	55 / 50	D10+1+D6	SR 3	15 hp
1H Long Spear	45 / 40	D8+1+D6	SR 4	15 hp
Bastard Sword	65 / 45	D10+1+D6	SR 5	20 hp
Composite Bow	60 / 05	D8+1	SR 2/9	10 hp
Javelin	30 / -	D10+D3	SR 2
2H Short Spear	45 / 40	D6+1+D6	SR 4	15 hp
Battle Axe	30 / 15	D8+2+D6	SR 6	15 hp
Large Shield	25 / 55	D8+D6	SR 7	16 ap

Spells Known:

Battle Magic: Disruption, Spirit Screen 2, Shimmer 2, Healing 2, Food Song, Speedart, Lantern, Parry 2, Detect Magic, Detect Enemies (emmorised by bound spirit), Bladesharp 4

Rune Magic: Spirit Block (one use)

Gift Magic: Speak to Birds (Rune), Mindspeech with Horses (Battle)

Other Skills:

Evaluate Treasure 22%, Read/Speak Pavic 40%, Read/Speak Fire 69%, Read/Speak Trade 69%, Read/Speak Balazaring 89%, Speak Canine 15%, Identify Plants 80%, First Aid 60%, Treat Disease 15%, Treat Poison 15%, Feign Death 37%, Find Healing Plants 35%, Cimbing 35%, Hide Item 25%, Jumping 30%, Lock Picking 15%, Map Making 25%, Riding 25%, Swimming 30%, Trap Set/Disarm 20%, Butchering 30%, Listen 62%, Spot Hidden Item 83%, Spot Trap 40%, Tracking 61%, Sense Assassin 40%, Sense Nysalor 55%, Camouflage 20%, Hide in Cover 15%, Move Silently 15%, Pick Pockets 05%, Oratory 67%, Bargaining 38%, Train Dog 40%, Courtesan 15%, Singing/Riddling 40%

Spirits:

Bound Spirit (Spirit A)  Int 7, Pow 20

Magic Items:

Bastard Sword with Bound Spirit (Spirit A)

Gifts:

Sense Assassin Skill Speak to Birds (Rune Spell) Mindspeech with Horses (Battle Magic Spell) Sense Nysalor Skill (includes illuminates and Nysalor magic)

Geases (as an illuminate, he may ignore these at will):

Never use Small Shields Speak Only the Truth Never Love any but Earth Cultists No Padding on Body Celibacy during Fire Season and on Truthweek and on all Firedays Ride no Animals on Fireday, Waterday, and Godday Cannot use any Shield Mistrust all Dwarves Ride no Animals (ever) Drink no Alcohol Use no Non-Cult Weapons Never Wear Armour on Head

Riddles Known:

Identify Plants, Spot Hidden Items, Oratory

Equipment:

Chainmail Hauberk (2), Platemail Limbs (4), Bastard Sword (1), Composite Bow (2)

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