Telek Eiy Netic
Telek Eiy Netic, Telly to the people close to him, was born. We're not really sure exactly when or where but he claims Portsmith as his home. He spent his first few years growing up in the Flotsam Orphanage run under the strict care of the Church of the Silver Throne. Not a fan he took to the streets, finding it easier to steal food, clothing, and anything else he might need. He met and befriended a young boy that claimed his father was an expert thief. The boy taught him what he had been taught by his father. Telly caught on very quickly, often being told that his hands were rather deft for such a young gnome. The young boy saw that Telly was getting too good, or maybe too cocky, and stole all that Telly had acquired in their short time as friends and ended the relationship. Throughout their time together though, Telly discovered playing cards and fell in love. The craftsmanship, the artwork, the way they feel, and the tricks and games that you could play with them. He became obsessed.
One day Telly thought that he should try to learn how to make these flimsy things that he just couldn't get over. How? Well, by stealing a set of artisan's tools from the local carpenter at Regent Woods. Woody the gnome master carpenter and owner had other ideas. Catching Telly in the act, and seeing himself in this young gnome that had nothing, decided to offer the boy an apprenticeship, and also, a home. Telly saw the opportunity and took it.
For years, the two worked together. Making things, fixing things, and over time Telly learned to craft and build a great many things. He got his wish, he learned to craft playing cards and made more than anyone would bother to count. Well, Telly reckons its somewhere in the thousands at this point for sure. He only keeps 5 or 6 full sets of 54 on or around him at a time. Usually in individual pouches made just for cards attached to his belt. Many nights were spent at pubs or inns running games of poker or swindling people out of money with sleight of hand games.
Until. Until one insane day. On the way from one job to another, the absolute craziest thing happened. A portal opened up in the middle of town and demons started pouring through. They started causing all sorts of problems for all sorts of members of the town. Not knowing why it happened but knowing he couldn't leave Woody alone, he booked it back to shop. Arriving on the scene he noticed the door open and noises coming from inside. He pulled a hammer from his tool belt and held it ready. Stuck in the corner of the room holding the lid of a barrel as a shield was Woody, being relentlessly attacked by a smallish cave wight . Wanting to lure the demon away from Woody to run for better protection Telly yelled at the demon. Panicking, knowing that Woody was not going to hold much longer, Telly cocked his arm back ready to throw. What the hell was going on? What was this strange feeling he had? It felt like, his spirit, no that's not quite right, his, essence? Maybe, that sounds a little closer. This, energy is flowing from Telly into his hammer, no, not into, around the hammer, forming almost a halberd type point on the top of the hammer. What the.....? It feels, it feels so right. Screaming and hurling with all his might Telly sends the hammer and the otherworldly energy surrounding it flying towards the demon. Thinking, "man I hope this gets his attention." It speeds through the air. It strikes true. Piercing the demon, creating a hole straight through its chest and impaling it to the makeshift shield. It screamed an ear-shatteringly awful noise and died. Slowly fading back to the realm of the demons. They spent the rest of the invasion just trying to stay safe.
Now his life is forever changed, it turns out, Telek Eiy Netic is a bit of a telekineticist. Who knew? After some messing around he learned that he could do all kinds of little tricks. Floating things to him instead of getting up to grab things. Tipping an occasional chair in the bar to watch people flail around before they inevitably fall. Maybe saving a few the trip all the way to the ground. And of course, forming it into a weapon around objects. Telly decided that throwing things was better suited to his tiny frame, and he was kind of good at it. And what better to throw than these easy to make playing cards he fancies so much. Telly also wanted to help people. He wanted to explore these new powers. He wanted to adventure and earn. At least enough money to open his own shop. He felt a need to search out some of the rarest woods, inks, and soft metals to make and design the most premium playing cards that ever existed. Now he feels this, wanderlust. Feeling inspired, and with a little nudging from Woody, he decides to head to Teufuldorf. Fun and opportunity await.
Oh my goodness. What the hell is that? It's large, its white, and its FLUFFYYYY!!!!!!! Telly, nearing the end of his journey from the east, has met a large white sheepdog, with a small hobbit carrying a lance riding atop a saddle on his back. What will they get into together?