User:Larxene/Larxene Character History (Part Two)

Larxene is a player-controlled character on the Sisters of Elune server. This character history is the second of two parts.

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Larxene Character History (Part One)

Death and Return
Larxene's body was unceremoniously tossed from the balcony to the floor of the inn by Mirson, as to make it seem as if she had fallen. Friends and sympathetic individuals tried repeatedly to resurrect her to no avail. Even Mirson, after prodding and annoying by Naeloki, made a cruder attempt with Goblin technology. An almost inconsolable Naeloki wrapped Larxene's body and took her to Sunfury Spire, seeking anyone who could help. She was stopped by the two members of the Honor Guard, wanting to know what was in the bloodied shroud. When Naeloki told them what happened, one of the guards went silent from shock. That guard, of course, was Zehan. The first, mostly indifferent guard, Braig, directed Naeloki through the proper channels of taking Larxene's body to a crypt, then returned to his post. Then, Zehan took Naeloki aside. He had never forgotten what Tong asked him to do in such a case, and shared these very specific instructions with Naeloki, handing her a map marking an isolated spot in Tirisfal Glades, far north of the zeppelin tower, where she was to take Larxene's body and wait. With a heavy heart, and a hope that Tong knew what he was doing, Zehan put a special violet gem in the mail, an instant signal to its intended recipient...

(The following paragraph was planned for RP but never got around to being played, and is recounted here for the first time.)

Meanwhile, Naeloki made her way to the spot on the map given her by Zehan, a reasonably pleasant meadow in the heart of the twisted forests of the Glades. Much time passed, and just when she was about to give up and take Larxene for burial elsewhere, a portal opened, and out stepped Tong along with a Night Elf mage. He sadly looked upon Larxene's defeated form, and asked to take the body from Naeloki. At first, she was hesitant, but when Tong correctly guessed that her body rejected every attempt to be revived, and added that only he had any hope of helping her, she agreed. Tong gathered Larxene up and the mage opened a portal that closed behind them just as quick.

What happened next is really known only to Tong himself. It is said that the most advanced techniques of the Fist involve means to travel out of one's body into other planes of existence. When asked, all that Tong is apt to relate is that he went on a search for Larxene's soul, which was too hurt and afraid to return to her body. Other disciples at the Enclave can only confirm that Tong's house was quiet as a tomb for the better part of a week before he finally emerged. Larxene lay in bed within, motionless for several more days but alive, the wound in her head completely healed as if by magic, though Tong is not known to practice such Holy spells.

(UPDATE, 12-15-07: By request of the user, certain events beyond this point involving Mirson have been retconned. The revised timeline continues henceforth.)

As soon as she became well enough, Larxene trained harder than she ever had before, but with nothing but revenge on her mind. She argued with Tong on many occasions, declaring her people a lost cause, citing Mirson as a prime example. Tong conceded that the Blood Elves may not have been ready to embrace that which Larxene shared, but that it was no reason to stray from the path to peace. He reminded her, in his own gentle way, that one of the core beliefs of the way of the Fist is the realization that, after all is said and done, we only have control over our own selves, and that after a certain point, we need to let go of others' actions, attitudes, and beliefs, and trust in karma to set things right, while concentrating upon that which our lives and our energies can affect for the better. In time, Larxene slowly let go of her vendetta against Mirson, hoping never to see him again. She knew in her heart that he would most likely go on hurting others, but it was no longer up to her to stop him. Grand Master Tong had other plans for Larxene.

Seeing how problematic it was for one or two people to change the heart and mind of one Blood Elf, let alone a whole city full of them, Grand Master Tong turned his attention to the Outland. He knew there were many Blood Elf pilgrims who were traveling there in hopes of finding the "promised land", but if they should not find there what Prince Kael'thas had promised them, could they then be persuaded to join with other races in more peaceful cooperation? He asked various friends of his within the Alliance to venture there, and report back with whatever information they could provide. He soon learned about the organization known as the Scryers, based in Shattrath City. These Blood Elves, who once served Kael'thas and defected once they learned that he had other more sinister ambitions than the salvation of his people, now serve the naaru that their kindred back on Azeroth would enslave. Though no one could confirm nor deny that what they had heard about Kael'thas was true, Tong saw opportunity on this shattered world for races to cooperate as never before, last the same fate befall Azeroth. He chose Larxene to be his special envoy to Shattrath City and the Scryers, though she was not yet strong enough to endure such a journey. In the months to follow, both in the Enclave and all across Azeroth, Larxene worked tirelessly to hone her skills.

At last, Larxene was ready for the perils of the Outland, faster and stronger than ever before, both as a martial artist as well as a Blood Knight. She was in the process of readying for the trip when she suddenly stopped, turned to Tong and Peng Fei, and bowing deeply, requested for a chance to undergo the trials for becoming a Master of the Fist, like them. This was something few had tried, and, not including Tong, only Peng Fei had accomplished. The village was abuzz with this sudden development, and gave Larxene their blessing, but Tong initially refused. Though the rewards in skill are great, the trial is a very dangerous undertaking, and failure could leave one dehabilitated for months, possibly longer. Tong asked Larxene to reconsider. He didn't want her life to come to a halt now that she was on the verge of doing great things in the name of unity, and vowed that he'd offer her a chance after her work was done. Larxene's eyes grew distant; she said she had already almost been killed as a child, endured war in all its visceral glory, and it was only by Tong's intervention that she had been brought back to this life from Mirson's gun. She didn't fear death anymore, but what if her work was never done? Before she ventured off on a trip into the unknown from which she may not return, she wanted to be sure she could defend her life against the opponent within, that neither attacks from behind nor hides behind weapons, but can ruin a life like no blade or bullet can. She needed to know, before another coward attempted to cut her life short for good. She was tired of hiding from the unknown, and wanted to face it, starting with this immense leap of faith. Tong remained silent for a good, long while, knowing that the fate of his prized pupil was in his hands. He stared up at her, steely eyes meeting pools of jade, realizing that though the outcome could be the same, Larxene didn't choose to be shot. But she was choosing this. He would never begrudge the choices of any of his other pupils, and that if he had the love for her and confidence in her that he claimed to, there was only one answer. He announced that the trial was to begin immediately, and the entire population of the Enclave proceeded to the central training hall.

Larxene and Grand Master Tong sat at opposite ends of the great hall, the spectators lining the walls. But there was no fighting, no fists, no weapons. The pinnacle of the Fist of the Beast King's power lies not in the body, but in the mind and soul. The trial of Mastery begins with a search within oneself to find the source of one's very own Light, and then to wield it against the Grand Master successfully in a place beyond physical existence. Though all any normal person could see was two people sitting in a meditative position and grimacing in silent exertion, the other people of the Enclave watched for eight hours with rapt attention in the presence of a battle unseen, Larxene seeming to grow ill and slip away before their eyes. In another plane, the manifestations of the Light within both Larxene and Tong, their very life force, struggled for supremacy and survival. At last, only after Larxene saw beyond her fist, and beyond the faces of those who wronged her, to the reason behind everything she said and did...the people and ideals she cared about past and present...the things that made her Light burn brighter and ensure it would never go out...only then did she counter Tong's assault. Both combatants snapped into consciousness, collapsing and gasping in exhaustion as though they had both fought in a great war. Larxene was now a Master of the Fist.

Armed with new techniques she learned in her trial, Larxene ventured off to new adventures in the Outland, where she serves both the Horde and the Scryers in whatever ways she can, taking the fight directly to the Burning Legion that threatens all peaceful life. The presence of portals in Shattrath enables her to visit her friends and loved ones on Azeroth as well. Ever since her near-death, she is no longer officially affiliated with the Blood Knights of Silvermoon City, though she is still highly decorated for her deeds by the Matriarch herself, who sees to it that she receives the proper training she requires when needed. However, she may no longer act as a peacekeeper for the city, and any interference in illegal affairs on her part, or lack thereof, is entirely of her own initiatve, which may be far less of a hindrance for her. Her quest for peace and justice, and for the protection of those dear to her from harm, continues...

More About Fist of the Beast King
Fist of the Beast King martial arts is a fighting system that borrows from several forms of RL Chinese martial arts, including Xing Yi Quan (16 Animal Form Boxing), Jeet Kune Do, Shorinji Kenpo, and Zui Quan (Drunken Boxing). Larxene has a very Bruce Lee-like style to her fighting.

Not much is known about the history of the art before Grand Master Tong, who is decidedly secretive. One popular theory states it was adapted from the fighting arts of the Pandaren people.

Also endemic to the Fist are principles and practices that find RL origins in Zen Bhuddism, out-of-body experiences and mysticism.

As mentioned above, one may only attain the status of Master by surviving in an extra-planar battle of life force vs. life force, a feat of immense mental focus and fortitude. By mastering such "vision quests", new and exceptional feats may be learned. Two such feats that Larxene is known to possess are:


 * "Heavenly Flash of the Beast King": A ball of Light created from one's own life force is summoned between open palms, then grows outward quickly, harmlessly engulfing the fighter but buffeting anything else it touches with concussive force. Contrary to what Mirson says, this technique is *not* what happens if Larxene removes her shirt.
 * "Swift Intervention of the Beast King": A near-instantaneous pull of the entire body through astral space to a predetermined binding point. Essentially a quick single-person emergency teleport back to the Enclave.
 * "Blistering Spark of the Beast King": AKA Beast King's Spark for short. A technique recently developed by Larxene herself. Life force is focused into Larxene's fist, surrounding it in Light energy and greatly amplifying its power. With enough focus and preparation, a secondary wave of Light may radiate outward from the point of impact for a short distance, causing slight knockback and surrounding collateral damage. Larxene believes this to be merely the gateway leading to more techniques, and continues to refine it.

These techniques draw upon the very Light within (life force, chi, et al). Overuse or overpowering of such techniques could prove to be deadly for the user. From an RP standpoint, these techniques will be best left used exceedingly rarely except in the most dire of situations, and may well fail even then due to Larxene's relatively short time as a Master.

The Beast King Enclave is located in a remote and uncharted area in the northeastern Hinterlands, far from civilization. Trolls consider the land to be cursed, as it defies one to even step upon it. Such superstition is actually quite astute, as Tong uses a system of strange violet crystals to protect his village from unwanted attention. Without a small shard of this violet crystal on one's person to attune them, one cannot cross the outer rim of the energy radius of the main crystal in the village from either side (about a mile or two), and will be repelled. Tong is tight-lipped about this seemingly unique magical security, though some theorize this may also have Pandaren origins. Residents of the Enclave cultivate much of the food they eat, the land fertile and well-managed. What supplies they lack are distributed by a secretive network of merchant friends of Tong.

Supporting Characters (NPCs)
The following characters do not appear in World of Warcraft and are represented through emotes by Larxene's player if they arise in RP.

Zehan - Blood Knight, handsome with long and spiky silver hair. Another proponent of peaceful life for the Blood Elves, he has been there to help Larxene ever since her youth. An essential link for Larxene between Silvermoon and the Beast King Enclave for many years, any help he gives her is done cautiously. His views are unpopular with the government at large, and he was made a part of the Honor Guard so he could be more closely scrutinized.

Tong Yao Zu - 83 year old Human, white hair and a long beard, Grand Master of Fist of the Beast King martial arts. Usually dresses in Chinese-style silk garments, fond of wearing fedora-style hats when traveling. Perhaps the most inflential person in Larxene's life, responsible for teaching her the Fist of the Beast King. Endlessly calm and collected, a fount of wisdom with an air of mystery.

Ran Peng Fei - Human, mid to high 30s, long black hair often tied in a ponytail. Typically dresses in Chinese-style silk garments, usually shirtless when training. 6'5", a mountain of muscle, the only other Master of the Fist besides Larxene and Tong. He looks almost perpetually angry regardless of his mood, and rarely speaks. He is even more devoted to training and perfection of his skill than Larxene, bordering on fanaticism. Though he is intimidating, he is also helpful and generous.

Group Affiliations
Larxene became a member of the Order of the Lotus guild after returning to Silvermoon the first time. They are a loosely knit organization of soldiers of the Horde with a wide variety of races, classes, and skills, scattered throughout Azeroth. Larxene rarely encounters them, but they are staunch allies in her endeavours, nevertheless.

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