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WANTED: Aethan Kennex

Posted by Ian on 07/28/21

I'm getting ready to start exploring a shared character secret between Ian and Aethan, and it'd be nice to have an Aethan to share the exploration with. There's a lot to love about the character, but he's not for everyone, so here are some details:

* As Duke-Regent of a large house, with large and active vassal houses, there would be a lot of opportunities for him to do Duke things. This character is a leader who actually has people to lead.

* Aethan has a lot of playtime and character history. Lots of personal character plot hooks. Lots of metaplot hooks. Lots of established relationships with people who will want to spend time with him. One of whom is me. Seriously, Ian will follow him around like a puppy dog if Aethan lets him. His player won't be short on things to do.

* House Kennex is going to be in the thick of it once hostilities break out in the Isles, which means more plot (and more problems).

* Although he's not big on romantic relationships, he's historically been pretty popular with the ladies, if that's your thing.

Sound good? Every blade has two edges (except the ones that don't, but this isn't one of those), so here are the reasons he might not be for everyone.

* He's got a dark side. Subtle threads of dysfunction run through most of House Kennex under its straight laced exterior, and Aethan got more than his fair share of both dysfunction and straight laces. There's a lot that might make some people uncomfortable.

* That long character history could become overwhelming. Of course everyone's willing to roll with choices a player makes for their character, as well they should, but even so, it's a lot of catching up.

* Kennex fought its way to being a duchy from the brink of ruin, and it's not as prosperous as a lot of other duchies in the game. We're also likely to wind up under pressure from NPC houses that would like to see us destroyed as things in the Isles become more hostile. This isn't going to be a smooth sailing situation.

If all that baggage hasn't scared you away and the character looks interesting, have a look at him, all spruced up with a shiny, updated background: https://play.arxgame.org/character/sheet/26847/.

I'm available to answer questions. Page whenever, or @mail if I'm not on, and I'll get back to you quickly!