Etaf

Etaf is a being that is held captive inside Mira's ring. Mira has had limited ability to communicate with him, but has done so during a dream on the night of 14 Thelliea.

Appearance

Etaf appeared in Mira's dream with tight braided locks adorned with ornaments, a ruby choker, and eyes with a dark orange glow. He was wearing fine slate grey robes and a fine silk shawl worn over his shoulder. His expression began impassive, then stern, but softened into something that could almost be a smile. As Mira told him about what he'd been through, his eyes burnt like coals with enraptured focus, although he remained stony faced.

When Mira met him in his dream, Etaf had a complex golden chain around each forearm, resembling a snake with its fangs sunk into his wrists, tight enough to see welts and deep enough to draw blood that ran down the chains holding him in place.

History

Etaf is a prisoner in Mira's ring, although he doesn't know who did it to him or how, nor how to be freed. His only understanding is that his bindings syphon energy from him, and must have been created by somebody familiar with his kind.

Mira is trying to help Etaf, who has advised him to begin by learning more about the people he took the ring from, since they may know more about its creation or procurement. Mira has had only limited knowledge and interaction with Etaf.

After helping the party to search Hope's Prize and the Valian Morgen Trading Company Kaarst Branch on 14 Thelliea, Mira returned to the Baron's Cask to sleep. In his dream, Etaf taught him now techniques and skills, and advised him to do more to win over his new friends. They cannot stay in constant communication because Etaf needs to muster enough energy to contact him. In the meantime, Mira acts as his eyes and ears.