Ellara d'Arli, Warforged, Guild Artisan, Clockwork Soul Sorceress

Ellara d'Arli, Warforged, Guild Artisan, Clockwork Soul Sorceress
 

Name: Ellara d'Arli

Character Concept: Ellara d'Arli is a porcelain-skinned Warforged Clockwork Soul sorceress who, after a soul-transfer ritual gone wrong, lost her memories and gained magical powers, now journeying across Eberron to reclaim her lost identity and forge a new destiny.

Race, Background, Subclass Class: Warforged, Guild Artisan, Clockwork Soul Sorceress

Description: Ellara d'Arli's porcelain form is a testament to her father's skill and devotion, crafted with painstaking detail to mirror her living appearance. From a distance, one could almost mistake her for a flesh-and-blood being, with her delicate finely painted facial features, gentle gase of light grey-blue eyes, soft brown hair, and the expression of youthful innocence.

However, the illusion dissipates at a closer look - Ellara is no living being but a construct, a porcelain mechanical doll fashioned with exquisite artistry. Though undeniably pretty and delicate, every movement she makes betrays her true nature by its mechanical precision alone. Moreover, whenever she talks the unmistakable timbre of her voice - a melodic tinkling reminiscent of bell chimes, further emphasizes her artificial nature. As a result, Ellara often chose to remain silent, wrapped in her hooded cloak, communicating through gestures rather than words.

Your Character’s Plothook: A cryptic signal has been projected from somewhere deep within the mountains whereupon lies the Sunless Citadel. Warforged, artificers and the technologically inclined seemed to have been singled out for the transmission.

Past is Prologue:

Edric d'Cannith was considered the finest most dedicated to the craft artificer, celebrated for his mastery over the arcane and his groundbreaking innovations. Yet, all the arcane knowledge, wealth and fame could not shield him from the tragedy: Edric had lost his beloved wife to a mysterious illness, leaving him to raise their daughter, Ellara, alone.

Edric poured all his love and devotion into raising Ellara, watching her grow into a fine young woman. Though she did not share his passion for artifice or possess innate magical talents, her artistic flair and keen eye suggested a future as a distinguished designer within House Cannith's esteemed ranks.

But fate was cruel, and Ellara fell victim to the same incurable ailment that had claimed her mother. Desperate to save her, Eldric delved deep into forbidden arts, breaking the guild's rules, ready to lose his wealth, position and reputation, the very soul if need be but keep his daughter alive.

In his own house, away from the prying eyes of the guild's agents, he crafted a marvel of artifice - a warforged construct fashioned in the likeness of his daughter, crafted from the finest porcelain, reinforced by layers of magic. This construct was intended as a vessel to house Ellara's soul, preserving her essence for eternity.

As Edric performed the last ritual to transfer Ellara's soul into the new body, disaster struck. Whether it was the clash of magic or the intricacies of the construct's arcane nature, something went dreadfully awry, Ellara's memories were scattered and her identity fractured. She awoke in her new form, a porcelain doll brought to life, with no recollection of her past life or her father's desperate attempt to save her.

The first days of Ellara's newfound existence were full of confusion and fear, but amidst the darkness, a sparkle of hope emerged. She discovered within herself extraordinary magical abilities - gifts bestowed upon her by the unforeseen consequences of the ritual. With each passing day, she learned to harness her powers, forging a new path in a world she no longer recognized.

Haunted by fragments of memories she couldn't fully grasp, Ellara answered the strange call that both she and her father could hear. The call demanded that she leave the house and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Promised revelations of her new existence and the secrets of her past. With the guild breathing down his neck and the same voice whispering into his ears, Edric had no choice but to let her go. He insisted that she take her mother's surname for safety and Ellara was sure was going to scry her every move but for now she felt surprisingly excited to take a journey of her own.

Music: Something classical in a music box style. Like this, maybe: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADHzEaWA6KB4llbcgUhPhWeooFQx5B1_

Loyalties: Only one living being in the world holds Ellara's loyalty - her father. But that loyalty is unbreakable and never to be questioned.

Current Character Sheet: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/124269937

Ellara

Warforged, Guild Artisan, Clockwork Soul Sorceress