All Like Words on the Wind

[Clandestine Dreams]

Spoiler: Eoin

It had been a couple weeks since the journey had begun. Apart from a disconcerting run-in with the Shadows, the trip had been relatively quiet thus far. The caravan was peaceful, and the figure sitting by the dying fire kept watch over what stirred both without, and within the protective circle of the wagons.

Taking a rare moment to relax, Eoin slipped a hand beneath their hood and loosened the ties of the mask, pulling it away. Face still completely hidden in the abyssal shadow of their hood, a gloved hand procured a slim, hollow tube from the folds of the cloak, along with a small pouch. Fetching some dried leaves from the pouch and tamping it into the shallow bowl at the end, they then returned the pouch to a pocket unseen.

A wave of their gloved hand and spectral fingers fetched a glowing coal from the fire, bringing it near, but hesitating before the dying light would shine on the visage beneath the hood. No one was around... Everyone slept. Ice cold eyes stared at the starving embers as the kiseru lit and the coal was flung back into the fire, the stem of the kiseru vanishing into the abyss of the hood a moment and fragrant smoke curled upwards after a sighing exhale. The pain was easing after a few heartbeats. The contents of the kiseru were enjoyed peacefully, until the wind stirred around them, the whispers becoming agitated.

Eoin barely had time to react as the tent flap opened and their traveling partner exited. The gloved hand quickly snatching the mask and slipping it into place as he approached. "What brings you out early, companion? Your watch doesn't begin for another hour." Their voice sounding as though it emanated just behind their partner's ear.

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Thank you for reading my drabble. This character is very unique and special to me. It is a character that represents a lot of firsts for me in roleplaying and writing, and as such, I am looking to expound on their concept and breathe more life into who and what they are.

Eoin fits well into a low-to-high fantasy setting. Given they were initially created for the Pathfinder ttrpg, their skill-set is better suited to that sort of setting. I can place them most anywhere with a bit of doing.

There is darkness in the background of this character. Please be okay with handling dark topics. While it will not be a part of the actual plot, there will be mention of torturous acts having been performed, and is not for the faint of heart.

As for ideas, I have a few concepts. Eoin is a magic user, so if the idea of an enemies-to-lovers idea appeals to you, them playing opposite a witch hunter type character could be fun! Bonus points if they need to work together to go up against a stronger, mutual enemy. Or perhaps your muse could have known Eoin when they were younger and went by a different name before they became what you see now. Still further, perhaps your character hires Eoin to journey with them for protection or what have you. Or simply, your muse wants adventure and finds the masked harlequin colored individual fascinating enough to follow. I am open to many ideas. I do have a plotline that will be a part of the tale despite what we come up with, but it is just something to move things along.

As for what/who to pair them with, I guess I'm ambivalent. More hoping for male, as that's my jam, but I could write them opposite a female. I will be particular about the female though and would prefer to communicate what I'm looking for or to avoid in a female character before I am offered a premade idea.