Malaraes

=Malaraes=

Alternate Names: Malaraes is the Elvish word for 'Bard' or more literally 'Keeper of Songs'.

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Domains: Mirth, Joy, Song, Art, Wine, Creativity, Fun, Mischief, Skill, Friendship. {| class="toc" id="toc" style="font-size:12px;border-color:rgb(170,170,170);"

Contents
[hide] *1 Personality
 * 2 History
 * 3 Physical Manifestations
 * 4 Alliances
 * 5 Followings
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Personality
Malaraes tries to be the friend of all; and educate them in the ways of song and art. He was Shareia's minstrel, and her closest friend besides Eraesaer. Most of the gods, save Kull andKysor-Myr, are inspired by Malaraes' light spirit and easy ways, and many have dealings with him. He taught the Elves of laughter, joy, song, and art.

History
Malaraes was one of the Four, the original creators of Ardus. He was the principle instructor of the Elves in the spirit of art and song and dance. Mirth and happiness was his gift to them, and they learned much of his ways. He retreated during the sadness of the War between the gods and the Elder. There was no place there for his skill; and war was not among his crafts. Shareia destroyed much of Ardus and the Elves, and then besought the gods that they should depart from the physical plane. She commissioned Malaraes to make the mortals a Light to replace the missing radiance of the gods. He did so; but was in contention with Ora for the sky; and so Kysor-Myr judged that they should each rule a part.

Malaraes has possibly been the one who has walked Ardus the most in physical form since the Sundering. He delights in seeing the works of his spirit in the world, and often communes unknowingly with many.

Physical Manifestations
Malaraes has several physical forms, each belying the same basic personality. At times, he wanders about as a traveling Yanthian minstrel, short and fat, clad in green and wearing an oversized pack of strange design on his back. In it, he keeps a seemingly-impossible number of musical instruments, along with almost anything else that suits his fancy. Another form is of an old bearded man with a wide grin and a shabby gray cloak. He also has several animal forms; usually raccoons, squirrels, and beavers.

Alliances
Malaraes is one of the Four, and maintains strong ties to his friends. However, of the gods he has the fewest enemies or rivals. For a time, he wasn't particularly fond of Ora; but the two of them have had interactions in the past that were pleasurable for both of them.