Robin Avery

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Content warning: The following content hints towards abuse, mind control / manipulation, animal murder, disabilities, transgender journey, and more. Nothing goes into intense detail - but please take care of yourself!

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Biography

Early years

Robin Avery was born as Aveline Cecillia Annabelle de Soule on Zephyr 45, 1305 AE (February 14, 1992), in a mansion northwest of the Township of Claypool, to Nathaniel de Soule and Alouette de Soule (née Finch). At the age of 5, he began to exhibit his skills with mesmer mind magic when he communicated with animals for the first time. Since then, his family put him through rigorous training to hone his abilities, along side going through finishing school and a private education with a focus on law.His family limited much of his interaction with others or the outside world. Most of his time was spent holed up in his room, reading books in either braille or New Krytan. He managed to become friends secretly with a girl name Amber, the daughter of one of the family's servants that he had never seen the face of. He lost touch with her after she moved out of the estate when her mother died.At a young age he was pressured to assist with his family's shady business practices with the use of his mesmer magic. The fear of the outside world and his family's wrath pressured him to continue with his jobs.After losing most of his close connections as a child, mixed with the pressure of his family's missions and the prospect of being forced to marry future suitors, Robin desperately looked for a way out.At the age of 15, on a mission, he stumbled upon a piece of an artifact known as The Chain. He made a pact with it to be just like "Arsene Renarde" - a book character he idolized, with hope that it would give him the confidence to flee from his family.Confiding in the gang leader - and Simon's lover - known as Adramalech Khetl. Robin was able to fake his death and go into hiding as a thief known as The Raven. This allowed him the opportunity to explore living as a transman.

The Raven & The Jackals

When Robin ran from home, he joined Adramalech's gang that he took over known as the Jackals. He utilized many of the same mesmer techniques in an attempt to build up his identity as "The Raven". Among other assignments his gang leader gave him, he was also instructed to watch over Adramalech's son, Sahoc, who eventually grew up to be Louis Greymarsh.Rather than force Louis to commit some of the same atrocities he committed, he tried to raise Louis to be kinder and happier, going against Adramalech's wishes.During this time, he built up his persona of The Raven, committing crimes with a calling card to announce his presence. With his pact with the Chain changing his personality and driving his motivations, he sought out more and more dangerous heists. He became known as Raven the Ravenous for his unsatiable hunger for thrills. He grew a large network in the criminal underworld of Lion's Arch and Kryta, becoming close friends and associates with many others who dealt in that sort of business. He trained many of his physical skills, while also 'stealing' some knowledge and skills through mesmer magic. Over the years, he was able to get to the point where he didn't have to rely on killing anyone, earning the reputation for The Raven.Eventually when Louis ran away as a teenager, Robin went against Adramalech's wishes to hunt after his son. He tried his best to deter him from finding the teenager. Adramalech put him through arcane experimentation as punishment.Eventually, after Adramalech was murdered and Louis took control of the Jackals, Robin got back in touch with Louis

Hyena

One of Adramalech's former colleagues, Hyena, began looking for an opportunity to take up the mantle of the Jackals that Louis had taken over. She attempted to recruit Robin into convincing Louis to step down from running the Jackals. She threatened to let the de Soules know about him still being alive, and his whereabouts, encouraging him to potentially enter Louis' mind. When Robin entered Louis' mind, he almost got caught up in his maze of a mind before he had help getting out.Eventually Robin joined a group of people to help take down Hyena in the end.

Lord Arle Heists

In the year 1333, a noble named Arle began to gather criminals for heists across Tyria. The Raven joined in many of these, hoping to earn the reward and eventually steal it back from Arle.Robin participated in heists of stealing Watchknights, Zephyrite crystals, and more, earning himself a large bounty of 1000 Gold from the Shining Blade. He eventually found out that this, along with other series of events, was part of a White Mantle plot that was going to hurt many people. Trying to trick Lord Arle no longer was working in his favor - particularly after getting hit with green glitter that caused Spectral Agony.Instead, he helped the Pact to help take down Lord Arle and eventually hunt down the mastermind behind it - a Priory Scholar named Zilo, who was a White Mantle mesmer. During this time, his older brother Tristan reached out to get the Order of Whispers to help Robin. Eventually Robin was given the offer to join the Order of Whispers - which he accepted. He also reconnected with his childhood friend, Amber, and ended his contract with The Chain. The Raven gained even more of a bounty as time went on, after an individual posed as him to threaten to steal from a casino on an airship - landing him a total bounty of 4000 gold.

Cantha

(ID made by and taken by Duana)

With the defeat of Lord Arle, Robin turned his attention with the Pact towards Cantha where Zilo had fled to. They all quickly became some of the first group to explore Cantha, after the Commander. He joined up with the Durmand Priory while out there, giving him a chance to explore his love of theology, culture, and history. While in Cantha, he took on a temporary job as someone who helped take care of the raptors used for taxis, and even rented a small apartment. He was caught up in the fight against the Aetherblades, Jade Brotherhood, Speakers, and eventually against the Void.At some point during the Canthan campaign, Robin's eyes began to shift from blue to purple. It isn't clear why - but it may have been related to his training in Shadow magic or in Arcane magic.His encounter with the Void, and the potential end of the world, Robin realized how much he had been wanting to embrace the more feminine side of himself. He began to express himself in more feminine clothing, coming to terms that he was genderfluid rather than restricted to being male.With the end of the Void, the Order of Whispers and Pact helped ensure Robin's safety in relation with his family, issuing out restraining orders against numerous members of the de Soule family. The Order of Whispers also assisted with other paperwork to help Robin come out as the lost de Soule family member, and clear out the bounty that The Raven had on them.

Post-Cantha - Wizard's Folly - Present

Robin continued his studies in the Priory, eventually rising to Scholar.There was a small incident where Robin began to act oddly, off on his own, which ended up being investigated further by the Order of Whispers. It was revealed that with his time with the de Soules, he had undergone some sort of mental conditioning with his family - though the details were unclear. He was given a small technological device that could detect when it seemed like Robin was acting off, and would knock him out if needed.Robin eventually also caught wind of the Wizard's Folly group during the Case of the Missing House, where he met Dr. Idamine Crown. As he began to visit his cousin Michael in Ebonhawke, he eventually became better friends with many citizens, including Basile Caisseruche.He began to take more interest in the Wizard's Folly group, while holding a bit of suspicion. He joined the guild, and began to work with the leaders to help teach lessons of his own.Eventually with the help of Dr. Idamine Crown and the rest of the Priory, he was able to secure another base of operations in Snowden Drift for the guild to train and stay in.A few weeks after his 31st birthday, Robin realized he was pregnant when he was suffering from morning sickness after a Priory mission.As Wizard's Folly began to build up, Robin provided his support as needed. He momentarily stayed in the Wizard's Haven base, where he helped new guild members and set up defenses.As time went on, he continued to support Wizard's Folly as it transitioned from being a Mesmer-focused guild to opening to a broader audience. At this point, he also began to date one of the leaders of the Folly - Basile Caisseruche.His partner Amber and him were caught up in a blizzard storm in Snowden Drifts, where he had given birth to his daughter, Cassandra - born Colossus 50, 1336 AE (November 16, 2023).Eventually, Wizard's Folly (and his relationship with Basile) came to a close. Seeking further teaching opportunities for Priory accreditation, he joined the Magical Academy of Garenhoff's Enchanted as a teacher for Mesmer 101. He's currently balancing teaching classes and raising his newborn daughter with his partner Amber.

Abilities & Skills

Mesmer Magic

" My mind is a dangerous place. "— In-game description of the Mesmer Domination specialization.

Mesmer Mind MagicRobin's focus of his training has always been the mind and arcane manipulation. As such, he is a master of spells that mess directly with signals from the mind, ranging from reading thoughts, to creating fake sensations in the body. He can communicate through the mind if needed, as well as hone some psionic and virtuoso abilities when used in conjunction with arm wraps. He can also, to some degree, influence emotions around him, whether positively or negatively, whether in the form of wells, direct manipualtions, or MantrasThis also allows him to communicate a lot with animals, which he claims he prefers over people.Because of his training with the mind, he has high mental defenses.Empath / Experiencing Another Person's SensesWhen he enters someone's mind, he can also feel their senses. He utilizes this often with his birds, taking on their sense of sight. Though this also means he suffers any pain or other damage to the senses when connected to another person. If he is connected too long, his body will start to take on similar effects, thinking it is injured.Manipulation of Arcane and RealityWith his mastery over the mind, he also has skills in manipulation magic, which allows him to control a bit of arcane magic. This allows him to use arcane thievery (and thus siphon), create arcane constructs, and even the ability to blink and shadowstep around.SignetsRobin cannot naturally do illusions, glamours, clones, and phantasms. He usually needs runes and other magical equipment to help him conjure something. So he relies very heavily on the use of Signets. He's very skilled with using them in careful situations to utilize both their active and passive effects.

Shadow Magic

" Join me—the darkness is our ally. "— In-game description of the Thief Specter specialization.

Robin has a natural, and slowly budding, ability with shadow magic that seems to stem from an unknown source within him. He is able to channel his shadow magic to allow him to siphon shadows and create a shadow form. He can also flavor his arcane magic with shadow to create shadow constructs or physical tethers to work with. When he siphons, it seems to work much like Arcane Theivery but with a shadow flavor.At times, his mesmer mind magic can start to influence people within a radius around him, forming in the shape of a well, that seems to radiate a shadow amgic-like effect.

Physical, Non-Magical Skills

" Dancing through the battlefield, swift as a fleeting memory. "— In-game description of the Mesmer Dueling specialization.

FightingRobin is a master of a mix of a formal fighting style and a "swashbuckling" fighting style, utilizing sword and dagger, though he also can use pistol and greatsword on occasion. He has some archery skill and skills with a staff - though used more as a physical weapon.He is self-taught in fencing.ParkourRobin spent hours training on climbing buildings, running on rooftops, and falling safely. He knows how to shimmy and run in any weather or footwear.Sleight of HandBeing a master thief, Robin is great at distraction, and his hands, to quickly slip things in and out of sight without people noticing.LockpickingBeing a master thief, picking locks is child's game for The Raven.

Weapon Skillsets

Knowledge

" Your power is only equal to the sum of your knowledge. "— Durmand.

StudiesIn Robin's childhood, he became well versed in law, as well as etiquette and manners of Krytan nobility. He also has a vast knowledge of Krytan and past Ascalonian history and culture.As he got older, he began to read more literature, and focus a lot more on languages.In the Priory he focused heavily on culture and theology of various people throughout Tyria - human or otherwise.LanguagesWritten: New Krytan, Old Krytan, Old Canthan, New Canthan, Old AscalonSpoken: Common, Tyrian CanthanSign: Human Tyrian Sign (Krytan and Lion's Arch focused), Modern Canthan SignMedicalRobin has training as an emergency responder on the battlefield, allowing him to help stabilize others until they can be taken to proper medics.AnimalsRobin's experience with talking with animals and working with him means that he is decent in animal handling, though not to the degree of a ranger.OtherUsed to constantly disguising himself, Robin is a master of working with hair and make up.

Craft

Weaving & TailoringRecently Robin has picked up the art of weaving cloth and tapestries, and he's working on slowly getting to sewing with fabric.DanceMost of Robin's education in dance tends to be formal, though he claims to also know the "Gear Grinder". He's still learning less formal dances.MusicRobin can play the piano, though he is learning to slowly play guitar as well.Street MagicHis skill with sleight of hand allows him to perform street magic tricks with deceptive hand movementss and more.

Pets

Alice

The oldest of his raven of 15+ years of age. She's dignified and doesn't say much, but seems to have an affinity for Necromancer magic. She acts more human-like than you'd expect...

Sigmund

The most social of his birds, at 10+ years of age, Sigmund loves people and food. He has learned that compliments get him compliments - or more food. You'll often find him in a tavern on his own, when he isn't helping Robin. He'll declare himself as a "free bird"!

Edgar

The youngest of his ravens at age 5+, he hates being around people - whether alive or ghosts. He almost always hides in rafters or on rooftops, watching people from afar. He will socialize with a few people once in awhile. He has a tendency to steal and gift them to his few friends.

Jane

Robin's snow owl at age 2+, she's the youngest of his birds with a curious personality.

Sheldon

Robin's first raven, he was murdered at the hands of Simon de Soule in an attempt to teach his youngest sibling a lesson. He was eventually revived by Robin's cousin Michael to help watch over Michael's son. He also watches over Robin, still showing affection for his former owner. He seems to eat lifeforce and hold some otherworldly abilities and entity within him. He currently appears as an undead raven skeleton that talks. His catchphrase is "Bazinga!"

Additional Info

Warnings and General Info

(Disability) Raven is, in character, physically blind. He utilizes other means to help him "see" - like points of views from other peoples' and animals' senses. While there may be magical ways that can assist him in seeing - in the same ways prosthetics may help someone - there is no chance I will be trying to "cure" his blindness. I welcome ways to help him become more independent by giving him ways to supplement this condition and make it easier - but I will not be welcoming pursuing a "cure" for him, and all of those ways to assist him will have their own limitations in some way as to not belittle his situation.
Raven is trans and experiences some dysphoria. It will be vaguely referenced in RP, usually in the form of him being adverse to showing off certain amounts of skin.Raven has a bit of a past of abuse, manipulation, and some other traumatic things. This will only be vaguely referenced. Any deeper of a dive will be with other players' consent.Always let me know if something I do makes you uncomfortable regarding this character!

For the most part...

Please do not try and maim or kill this character without talking with me first. When in doubt for anything, ask permission for something, or if you want your character to know something.

Gallery

Screenshots

Artwork by Ciijay

Commissioned Art

Artists will be listed with each.

Link to each artist: @mefomefo, @kilosophy

Early years

Robin Avery was born as Aveline Cecillia Annabelle de Soule on Zephyr 45, 1305 AE (February 14, 1992), in a mansion northwest of the Township of Claypool, to Nathaniel de Soule from House de Soule and Alouette Finch from House Bryd. At the age of 5, he began to exhibit his skills with mesmer mind magic when he communicated with animals for the first time. Since then, his family put him through rigorous training to hone his abilities, along side going through finishing school and a private education with a focus on law.His family limited much of his interaction with others or the outside world. Most of his time was spent holed up in his room, reading books in either braille or New Krytan. He managed to become friends secretly with a girl name Amber, the daughter of one of the family's servants that he had never seen the face of.At a young age he was pressured to assist with his family's shady business practices with the use of his mesmer magic. The fear of the outside world and his family's wrath pressured him to continue with his jobs. Even if he didn't comply, his family would utilize a secret technique to ensure that he would follow their orders.Though he lived with many pets, he was given his first raven, Sheldon, at age 9. At age 10, his oldest brother, Simon, killed Sheldon as a means to prove a point. This drove Robin to flee to the original de Soule home in Ebonhawke via a teleportation device. While his uncle Milton refused to help him, his bond with his cousin Michael was strengthened when Michael helped him bury his raven.After the death of her mother, Amber moved out of the de Soule estate in Queensdale to live with her father, and Robin lost touch with her. Around when Robin was 14 years old, Robin's brother Tristan, at 18, was kicked out of the estate due to his lack of abilities with mesmer magic.Losing most of his close connections as a child, mixed with the pressure of his family's missions and the prospect of being forced to marry future suitors, Robin desperately looked for a way out.At the age of 15, on a mission, he stumbled upon a piece of an artifact known as The Chain. He made a pact with it to be just like "Arsene Renarde" - a book character he idolized, with hope that it would give him the confidence to flee from his family.Confiding in the gang leader - and Simon's lover - known as Adramalech Khetl, Robin was able to fake his death and go into hiding as a thief known as The Raven.

The Raven & The Jackals

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Lord Arle Arc & Order of Whispers

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Cantha & The Priory

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Robin Avery (born Aveline de Soule) is a human mesmer, a Priory scholar, and a representative of Wizard's Folly. He was born blind to Nathaniel de Soule and Alouette de Soule. With a focus on the mind, Robin's specialties are mantras and manipulation, while he is weak in glamours, illusions, and clones. Robin acts as a liaison between the Pact and the Wizard's Folly kaleidoscope. He also acts as a Magician and Mentor for Wizard's Folly.His interests and hobbies include history, culture, theology, language, literature, tailoring, weaving, and animals. He is a devout follower of the Five Gods, with his patron Goddess being Lyssa.A few sources know him as The Raven, while fewer know him as Order of Whispers Agent Joker.He currently resides in Wizard's Haven in Snowden Drifts.

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Robin Avery

Personal Information

Appearance

As a child

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As The Raven

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Present (Present, Priory, Femme, Masc)

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Personality

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Hooks & Rumors

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Equipment

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