Telrenya

Telrenya had made the journey through the forest outside of Urbus uneventfully. The objective marker on her map indicated that she wasn't far off from the cave now. The blonde woman drew her rapier, holding the weapon at her side as she walked. "I didn't take my level into account..." She mumbled to herself, realizing that she would most likely run into combat at some point. The cave's entrance was visible now, a gaping hole at the base of a small mountain that showed no source of light from the inside. Telrenya wondered for a moment if she would even be able to see where she was going once inside the cave, and then how she would ever find this little NPC girl that she needed to retrieve. The corner's of her mouth pulled down into a frown. As she walked up to the entrance, her left hand rested against the uneven rocky surface. "If I go in alone, there are a lot of risks..." Her thoughts voiced themselves again as she muttered to herself. Her low level left her without a generous number of hit points, and her basic equipment provided her with neither offensive nor defensive bonuses. If she got caught up in a fight and she was outnumbered, she likely didn't stand a chance. Although the quest details didn't say for sure, the blonde woman recalled the frantic NPC saying something about bats being common inside of the cave.

'Finally leaving the city! Telrenya thought with excitement, a smile on her face the entire way to the city gates. She followed beside Invious, allowing the masked woman to guide them through the city streets. She had never been great with directions, something she was hoping to improve on whenever she could. The existence of floor maps, quest markers, and the unmistakable landmarks Aincrad seemed to like to utilize would do well to aid her. 

Once the two reached the outside of the city, Telrenya took in a deep breath through her nose. Disappointingly, the air didn't smell much different from inside of the safe zone's walls. Unsure of what she was expecting, the girl quickly dismissed the thoughts from her mind. She spotted Invious a few paces ahead, her head moving back and forth as she looked around for materials. Nodding to herself to do the same, Telrenya searched the area before finding some lootable berries growing on a small bush. "Ah, not bad!" She called back when she heard Invi's voice. "I've found one over here, so far."

@Invious

Material Gathering:

A small smile pulled at her lips. Telrenya finally tore her eyes away from the fiery dragon to give Domarus a small nod at his explanation. "Interesting." She said simply. The girl was curious, several questions surfacing in her mind. What other kinds of familiars were there? Do they all have personalities, or needed to be taken care of? And how did a player obtain a familiar at all? The man seemed polite, but she quickly decided against bothering him further with such trivial inquiries. The knowledge wasn't dire, and it wasn't anything Telrenya couldn't find out on her own with a bit of research. Instead, she left herself a mental note to look into the topic of familiars once she had some free time, most likely once she was done with this quest.

'Ah, right!' She had been so caught up in running into this stranger that she had nearly forgotten the objective waiting for her outside of the city gates. "Pleasure meeting you," Once the words left her, Telrenya realized that she hadn't, in fact, properly met the man. At least, he hadn't offered her his name in return. As odd as she found it, the girl chose to disregard the detail for now; it was incredibly likely that the two would never see each other again after this. Perhaps Domarus thought the same. Whether or not the redhead offered a response, Telrenya would give him another small nod, this time one of farewell. The blonde would move aside so as not to block his own path, making her way towards the city gates.

Telrenya felt a sudden relief when the stranger's expression shifted and a small chuckle left his throat. Plenty of other players were friendly, but the ones that were not tended to be extremely so. Straightening her spine, the blonde placed her right hand over her heart with a gentle smile and offered the red-haired man a bow. "My name is Telrenya. Sorry again for disturbing you." Raising her head, the woman's arm fell and her fingers laced with each other in front of her torso. Her attention was quickly caught by the creature resting on the man's shoulder. 'A dragon?' She thought with interest, admiring how the flames that licked the dragon's flesh complimented the man's fiery hair color.

Realizing that her gaze had been lingering on the familiar, Telrenya came to her senses. "Ahh, sorry," she apologized yet again. "I don't believe I've seen anything like them before, so they caught my interest."

'Finally, the second floor!' Telrenya stepped down from the teleport gate nested in the middle of Urbus with a proud smile on her face. Though still a simple level one, the blonde had made the decision to venture past the first floor and the Town of Beginnings. Her hand brushed against the hilt of the rapier at her waist--a basic weapon, but she hoped it would serve her well should she need it. "Alright, now... What to do?" The woman mumbled to herself as she took in her surroundings--players moving between shops and others heading to the edge of town, with NPCs idling and chatting in between. Moving herself out of the way of the teleport gate, Telrenya walked slowly through the main city.

She hadn't been walking long when the sound of sobbing caught her attention. Looking for the source of the crying, Telrenya's brown eyes landed on a woman standing at the side of the road, face in her hands while her shoulders jerked up and down with her uneven breathing. 'An...NPC?' The blonde puffed out her chest as a sense of responsibility filled her. Walking up to the woman Telrenya tilted her head and leaned forward slightly. "Excuse me... Miss? Are you alright?"

After a distressed explanation about a missing child, Telrenya nodded. "Understood. You can count on me, ma'am!" The blonde gave the quest-giver a nod in farewell before hurrying off in the direction of the town's exit. She must have been in too much of a hurry, turning a corner and unable to stop her momentum before bumping against the back of a tall, armored player with fiery red hair. Stumbling back to regain her balance, Telrenya called out to the man. "Ah! Sorry!" She tensed up, unsure if the stranger would be terribly bothered by her clumsiness.

Telrenya followed after Invious, walking beside the white-robed woman as they made their way to the alchemist's shop that she had described. The blonde had to admit that Invi's appearance had her curious. Telrenya had gone for a 'knightly' feeling with her equipment herself. Judging by Invious' appearance, she felt more like a magic-user, or perhaps an informant. Someone mysterious that disguised themselves for whatever reason. Telrenya had been a bit disappointed after The Announcement, when her avatar changed to display her physical features from real life--she had been a bit excited to customize her appearance in virtual reality, just like in other video games. 'Maybe she just doesn't like how she looks? Or she's really shy...' The girl contemplated.

When they reached their destination and the NPC alchemist greeted them, Telrenya reactively smiled and nodded towards him. The girl absorbed the information he gave them regarding the quest's details, asking them to gather materials and return to assist him with crafting a simple potion. Invi had turned and asked the blonde a question, leaving a slightly puzzled expression on her face. "Err... This quest? Definitely!" She tried to answer confidently, despite being unsure of what the masked woman had exactly meant by her question. "Mm, I'm ready to leave when you are!" She nodded with a small smile.

Telrenya brought a fist to her mouth, clearing her throat as the redness slowly began to fade from her cheeks while she regained her composure. Her brown eyes locked onto the hand that hovered in the air in front of her, staring a long moment before placing her own on top of it. Pulling herself up, the woman dusted herself off and addressed the man in front of her with an embarrassed smile. "It's alright, Noct. It's so busy here today." She reasoned, an aura of awkward tension resting between them.

Attempting to disperse it, the blonde placed her right hand over her heart and offered the raven-haired player a bow. "My name is Telrenya, please to meet you." The blush had vanished, replaced now with a kind smile. As the hustle and bustle of the city continued around them, Telrenya's hand slid down and lightly wrapped around her arm, once again feeling a bit tense. She was never too great at opening a conversation. "Err, I was just on my way to take the quest for becoming a tailor." Her head tilted to the side ever-so-slightly. "If you're ever in need of those kinds of items, please feel free to contact me."

"Oh, sure!" The blonde perked up when Invious had decided on a nickname for her. If the woman would be so friendly to her as to address her informally, it was only fair that the blonde do the same. She gave a thoughtful frown, her pupils drifting up as her head tilted slightly to the side. 'Invious, Invious...' The gears in her mind turned, repeating the name in her head.

"Ah, how about I call you Invi, then?" She gave the masked woman a kind smile. Once their pleasantries had been exchanged, Invious had explained that there was a quest for beginners in an NPC alchemy shop. She led the way, Telrenya following after as they made their way towards the shopping district. Once they had arrived, the girl's eyes traveled across all of the wares that lined the shelves, admiring the different sizes and shapes of vials filled with all kinds of liquids.

"Ah, wonderful!" Telrenya clapped her hands together in front of her chest with a beaming smile. The other players she had approached thus far had mostly shrugged her off or given an apologetic smile as they turned her down. Relief came over her as she concluded that the woman before her--though a bit reserved and oddly-dressed--was rather friendly. Giving a nod, the blonde laced her fingers and let her hands fall. "Right, I'm Telrenya. I'm a bit new to all...this," She gave a quick look around their environment, as if to signal that is was the world itself she wasn't accustomed to. "so thank you for your help." She offered Invious a kind smile before looking out over the plaza and watching the other players and NPCs for a moment. "You mentioned quests for beginners, right? That sounds perfect. Do you know where to find it?" She gently prodded with her question, hoping she wasn't coming off too talkative or overwhelming the masked woman.

Today was the day. Sitting up in her bed, Telrenya could feel a smile pulling at either corner of her mouth as a feeling of excitement welled up inside of her. Having stayed at an inn--something she found herself doing nearly every night if she was able--the blonde gathered what few belongings she had and made her way out into the city.

As the wooden door swung closed behind her, Telrenya instinctively brought up a hand to shield her eyes from the virtual sunlight pouring down. Weather the same as always, the blonde was plenty eager to get to the shopping district. After some time of debating with herself over the past few days, Telrenya had finally decided she was going to take the quest to learn the Tailor profession. Sewing and embroidery had always been something she had been interested in trying her hand at in the real world, and despite the appeal of making her own jewelry and trinkets as an Artisan, tailoring had simply won her over. With a spring in her step, the girl hastily made way to her objective.

@Nocturn

'Okay Estelle, nothing to worry about!' The blonde-haired girl gave a nod of her head. "Today you're going to do a quest!" She spoke quietly aloud, continuing to try to rally herself to action. Standing in the middle of the main plaza in the Town of Beginnings, the girl with the username Telrenya stood alone, eyes flickering nervously between the various players, NPCs, and other business that would catch her attention. "But...where to start?" She mumbled in a defeated tone. Taking in a deep breath, Telrenya steeled herself. Putting a smile on her innocent face, the girl set out to approach any player who would listen to her request.

Several minutes and at least five failed attempts later, Telrenya hadn't given up. Puffing up her chest once more, the blonde spotted a figure in white robes walking through the plaza alone. Jogging up to @Invious, Telrenya tilted her head slightly in greeting once she had approached. "Hello! I'm looking for any quests here in town. Would you be able to help me?"

Profile
Username: Telrenya
Real name: Estelle Cardona
Current Age: 20
Gender: Female
Height: 5' 6"

History (Before SAO)

With neither the most difficult nor the easiest childhood, Estelle grew up with what she always considered an average lifestyle. Due to a promising job offer, her family made the huge decision to move from America to Japan when Estelle was just ten years old. The transition was difficult for all of them, but she managed to adjust more quickly than her older brother, James, and spent more time embracing the cultural differences than fussing over the adjustment. Their mother, though busy with work for most hours of the day, was as kind and caring as she could manage through the stress. Once she was old enough to understand everything she did for them, Estelle respected her mother and looked up to her for the personal sacrifices she made so readily for her family. As much as she wished they could spend more time together, she eventually learned that she had to be grateful for everything her mother provided for them, and would appreciate the simplest of interactions as she grew older.

In stark contrast, Estelle had difficulty finding any positive feelings towards her father. It hadn't always been that way, but the move seemed to take a harsher toll on him than anyone, and perhaps somewhere along the line he cracked under the weight of the stress. When the man wasn't also kept busy with his own work, he seemed to make further efforts to stay away from his children. And when he wasn't avoiding them, it wasn't out of the ordinary for their father to berate the siblings, seemingly desperate enough to take out his frustrations on whatever--or whoever--was available to him to the time. Estelle did her best to put up with the outbursts, often times using her newfound interest in art and music at the time as an escape from the harsher sides of reality, but James seldomn found such refuge.

Going to school was only sometimes less stressful than the bad nights at home. Throughout high school, Estelle typically kept to herself and wasn't very outgoing. Considering how bubbly and personable the girl had always been in previous years, her change in attitude was rather odd, but she had plenty of reason to withdraw. Much like her brother's experience, her blonde hair and struggle to fully grasp a second language was all the other children needed to treat her differently. She seemed to inherit some of James' bullies or their younger siblings--kids who would most frequently take the opportunity to insult and ostracize both of them at once. When her brother's temper grew worse and he began to develop a fiercely protective personality when it came to his sister, the most obvious bullying subsided. Excelling in her studies and quick to avoid confrontation, Estelle took most any opportunity to do someone's homework if it meant they would agree to leave them alone, however briefly.

Time passed, high school ended, and the bullies gradually disappeared. Estelle was left with a very passive and self-sacrificial nature, opting to go out of her way to please others whenever possible. After graduation, Estelle was caught between a crossroads of pursuing a career in the arts or teaching. Oddly enough, she hated the thought of combining the two, but neither were regarded as practical choices as far as her parents were concerned. She and her brother remained incredibly close, moving out together just before she continued her studies at an arts college in Kyoto. Her brother worked full-time to support them both, and despite his protests she spent any break periods she had picking up work and doing her best to contribute.

A couple of years later, after having tried his best to cultivate an interest of video games in his little sister, James revealed that he had reserved a copy of Sword Art Online and the Nervegear system for each of them. Originally critical of what she thought to be such an irresponsible thing to spend so much money on for himself--let alone her--she could only give him a hard time for so long. So, with an undeniable interest of her own, she took to the world of Aincrad.

Story Thus Far

Arc I: Waiting (WIP)

Arc II: The Holy Dragon Alliance (WIP)

Arc III: Behind the Mask (Current, WIP)

Virtues:

• Free: After creating her avatar in Sword Art Online, Estelle was able to feel an immense weight lifted from her shoulders. The burdens she carried in the real world, from a difficult home life to the people who would bully and tease her at school, vanished completely. The sense of freedom that has filled her ever since is part of what allows her to make the most of daily life in Aincrad. Despite being trapped in a virtual world with its own hardships, Estelle feels as though she has been given another chance to take control of her life.
   
• Sincere: Estelle has always been an earnest and genuine type of person. Her sweet and kind-hearted nature is something that has always persisted, and going out of her way for others is a habit that is unlikely to fade. She's a terrible liar, and save for her recent pursuit for the frontlines it is rare for her to hide her intentions from others. She is well aware that she wears her feelings on her sleeve, and learned to accept it as a part of herself many years ago.
   
• Artistic (Replaced Talented): Estelle developed an artistic skill throughout her childhood, most often using it as an escape from the stresses of life and as a means to express herself. Her most prominent skill lies in the violin, something she dedicated herself to over the last few years leading up to the launch of SAO. She isn't afraid to step outside of her comfort zone when it comes to creativity, however, and back home she would enjoy experimenting with different art styles and mediums when she had the chance.

Flaws:

• Emotional: Something that has plagued her all her life, Estelle is quick to let her feelings take her over. She's easy to upset and rile up, especially when it comes to the people close to her, but it's just as easy to put a smile on her face. Like her brother, she's grown more protective over those she loves and in rare cases her temper might spark a stint of violence if the situation calls for it. She's awful at hiding her true feelings, and often times they drive her actions before she takes the time to fully thinks things through.
   
• Reckless (Replaced Unlucky): Most prominent when her loved ones are a factor or her emotions are running wild, Estelle may not stop to think things through. She has a tendency to get in over her head, whether it's in the heat of the moment or simply due to failing to properly analyze the situation. After the many perilous circumstances she's found herself in, her instincts have led her to act first, even if that action would end up putting herself in harm's way.
   
• Coping (Replaced Naive): Life has been hard as of late, and Estelle has just been doing her best to keep moving forward. Sometimes her brother's death still doesn't feel real, and there are nights that she struggles to accept that she'll never get the closure that she wants. A small part of her doesn't want to wake up in the real world because she knows he won't be there anymore. Her loved ones have been her primary source of healing, and so she's incredibly grateful to have the strong bonds that she's developed. Even so, living normally seems to take more effort than it ever did before.

SP Gains:

Level: 43
Total SP: 163
SP Available: 22
SP Spent: 141

Skills:
Non-combat skills:
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Combat skills:
►<<Charge>> [35/50]: Rank 4 - Master

Weapon skills:
►<<Rapier>> [50/50]: Rank 5 - Grandmaster

Armor skills:
►<<Light Armor>> [5/50]: Rank 1 - Novice

Extra skills:
►<<Survival>>
►<<Familiar Mastery: Protector>> [18/18]: Rank 3 - Grandmaster

Modifiers:
►[Active] <<Precision>>
►[Active] <<Ferocity: Rapier>>

Inventory

Col / Transactions
Col on hand: 28,398

Col Gains:

Col Losses:

Profession:
[Rank 2] Artisan

Friend List
»Aereth
»Embers
»Jevi
»Jomei
»Kairi
»Spencer

Relationships
»Beatbox: Brother (Deceased)
»Jomei: Lover
»Ruby: Close Friend [Deceased[
»Spencer: Close Friend
»Embers: Close Friend
»Jevi: Friend
»Aereth: Mentor
»Stryder: Acquaintance
»Hikoru: Acquaintance
»Morgen: Acquaintance
»Kimi: Acquaintance 
»Kairi: Acquaintance
»Erin: Annoyance

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Quest Log

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