Fogel Chernin

Fogel is a Wild Magic Sorcerer who travelled to Eskarya later than some. Ultimately all Fogel wants to do is be able to help those around him, though this is often hindered by a combination of his naivety and unpredictable wild magic.

Background
Fogel was never really sure where his power came from, for as long as he could remember things just seemed to happen around him... His parents would often tell him he was kissed by a pixie as a baby, but the villagers would say to Fogel that he was disowned by hags (Fogel never really understood the joke but they always laughed after so he knew it was funny).

With no other magic users in his town Fogel was always eager to help the others and show what he could do, although sometimes things didn't quite work how he intends... Once he tried to play hide and seek with the neighbours kids before causing one of them to float into the sky (she was fine once they got her off the monastery roof), he tried to fix the merchants cart before accidentally blasting it with missiles.

One day, a week after Fogel was particularly helpful, Fogel walked into the town square and the whole town were already gathered to meet him. They told Fogel he had a very special mission that only he and his extraordinary talents could achieve. They told him a great prophecy spoke of a Great Orb of Protection, fated to protect the town against an Apocolyptic Event and that it needed to be recovered from its resting place somewhere in Eskarya. Fogel had never heard of the prophecy until now but who was he to disagree with his friends. Fogel ready as ever to lend a hand was ready to set off, the town even prepared his pack for him. Fogel made his way to the guild, believing it would be a good way to search and navigate around the lands.

The Kissed Pixie Tavern
After a few experiences in Eskarya Fogel built The Kissed Pixie Tavern seeing very little aid in relaxation and socialisation aside from the baths or fighting pit. Fogel hoped it would become a respite and sanctuary for those returning from dangerous adventure.

Welcomed by Ice (23/04/20) - Alturiak 1496 DR
After arriving in Eskarya and meeting his new friends Fogel was invited to join them on an outing to clear the mines between the major settlements of Eskerya. After a delightful and uneventful morning Fogel met a lovely Halfling cartographer, that despite not willing to part with his current map, promised to allow cartography of future expeditions. Fogel wished him well and parted pleased with his new acquaintance.

The rest of the day was lovely and pleasant, but come the end of their camp the following night, Huldar spied an oni emerging from the tree line and ordered the rest of the party to flee. Fogel conflicted with staying to help or following his friends suggestion; decided to flee fearing for his life. But not before his Wild Magic caused Alton to begin flying.

Blaeyd returns to the group unperturbed, claiming to have held back the Oni and his gang, much to Fogels amazement (What strong friends!). When arriving at the mines Fogel utilised his illusion magic to help his allies deal with Umber Hulks and tiny beasts, while maintaining his distance. Fogel even managed to help Blaeyd out of a grapple from an Ankheg! I helped - Yay! Pleased with managing to help clear the mines, he returned to the Fort Eskarya full of pride, but very tired.

Via-kane you not? (21/05/20) - Ches 1496 DR
Ready for another outing, Fogel joins his companions as they explore further reaches of the settlement. But before they are able to travel far, the group led by Jamaal stumbled into Viakane and a band of orcs. The group decide to hide and potentially set up an ambush, trusting his companions warning Fogel used his minor illusion to disguise himself as a rock. With all but Alton content to let them pass, Alton forces the groups hand and begins an assault.

As Vyodros banishes Viakane the remaining Orcs attack. Fogel managed to continuously use his Earthen Grasp to slow the remaining Orcs. And when Alton was knocked unconscious, Fogel even managed to used his grasp to pull him away to safety so Slink to feed him a potion. As the last Orcs fell, Vyodros returned from his meld with stone explaining that they should prepare for Viakane's return. After a tough battle Fogel managed to cast Aganazzar's Scorcher just how he intended! Huzzah! Dealing actual damage before Jaamaal landing the killing blow.

Exhausted Fogel had to return to Fort Kroideyn. Happy he managed to help his friends but knowing his limits and not wanting to push the limits on his unpredictable magic.

Behold(er)! A Demons Prison (14/06/20) - Mirtul 1496 DR
With the fall of an ally, Slink, in a previous adventure where Fogel wasn't present. Fogel felt the guilt of not being there to help and joined the adventuring party, led by Sip a new kobold, to return Slinks ashes. On the way to Fort Kroideyn the group meets an ogre being led in chains by guards. The ogre unlike any they have previously met was sad and beaten, explaining he did nothing wrong and was infact trying to help travellers from a Gnoll attack, but seemingly to late and being blamed for their deaths. The group tried to barter for his freedom but failed, resulting in conflict. Ultimately ending with the guards being killed and the Ogre freed. Fogel happy to free a creature seemingly being tortured and most likely to be killed himself, he grew very distrusting of the opinions and biases reflected by Fort Kroideyn.

Upon arrival at Vester Keep the group made their way down to where Slink met his end, only to be attacked by flameskulls. Fogel, in perhaps the highlight of all his journeys so far, managed to save the entire party from a fireball with a well timed counterspell. Finally believing he has something to offer and help, and that there is use in his wild magic without repercussions.

Pressing on further the group found themselves attacked by swarms of skeletons, juggernauts and an undead Beholder!. After casting Minute Meteors, Fogels wild magic sprung into action, this time to his benefit, casting lighting down and striking his assailants. After being struck down by Sip the group explore the beholders lair, wanting to help his new companion Fogel used his mage hand to obtain some poison fungus from exploding mushrooms for her.

Travelling deeper again they fine an area guided by undead paladins and as sip sneaks past invisible the group meet Zesoldi - Zesoldi tells the party that he wishes to defend the continent from the mind flayers, by arguing that releasing Demon Lords to fight them is the way forwards. Zesoldi calls the other members of Arcadia were cowards to take the Lachla Shards and run, and now wishes to stand strong where he once faltered. The group ultimately leave disagreeing that releasing demons onto the world would help no-one.

Like a Bullette to the Brain (20/07/2020) - Eleint 1496DR
With The Kissed Pixie built but not yet how Fogel envisioned he writes a letter in the event of his death before joining the group on another expedition, this time up along the west coast. Seemingly again twisting fate against himself. As the first day starts to draw to a close, the earth beneath them starts to rumble as a group of five bulettes spring forth. Between them, Alton and Jamaal immediately put one down but they start to leap and crush the grouped up party. After casting Phantasmal Force to trick one of the beasts into believing a Red Dragon had appeared, Fogel's wild magic grants him immunity to intoxication but does little to assail their attacks. Narrowly avoiding being turned into a Bullette chew toy Fogel is pulled to safety and healed by Vyodros and Alton.

After resting for the night, the group once again encounters demons a Chasme and three Vrocks. And thought they are dispatched quickly, with Fogel even effectively using Scorching Rays to damage the demons, Fogel is again put on edge with the increase in demonic activity.

The party moves on to the nearby camp. Modest in size, gnolls flying the banner of Fenrir mill back and forth, shifting pillaged from and into the palisade fort. Alton scouts it out with his Arcane Eye. Most damage comes from range from the party, prompting a pair of the gnolls to attempt to flee. Fogel's Scorching Ray continuing to be effective at picking off those trying to flee; at the price of himself losing all his facial hair in response to his wild magic.

They clear out the camp, carting the supplies back on the wagons recovered, Fogel managing to collect multiple casts of ale and wine to stock within the Tavern.

Religion
Fogel dragged his bruised body back into the Kissed Pixxie, locking the doors behind him.

In the below chamber Fogel lay fetal on the cold earth; taking a moment to try and allow himself to feel safe in his space once again but unable to curse out the images of the Maelkrows maw from his mind.

Tears ran across his face, *''Sip almost died and I could do nothing but swing in the abberations grasp as it toyed with us. My magic is untamed, unpredictable and...unhelpful.*''

No. Fogel couldn't allow himself to fall into this abyss, he can be stronger and he will help his new friends. Fogel dragged himself to his feet and as he swayed in the darkness. Taking a deep breath, and swallowing the taste of copper in his throat he began training. Pushing his frustration into his spells; the cavern bust into light as he unleashed rays and earth down the cavern hall.

Until the familiar sound of tearing paper pierced Fogels soul, he winced. His Wild Magic was to rear its ugly head again. Fogel began to feel a heat on the ends of his fingertips, white flames began burning his flesh. He dropped to his knees bracing for the blistering pain of a fireball, twisted into life by his own creation.

As he waited for the flames to consume him they parted, sculpting around his body. The flames dulled, and began to dance in the darkness, moving and regrouping under the stone archway.

"I admire your resolve Fogel, despite the Feys ~gift~, you still hope to tame the tides of chaos for a just cause."  A woman stepped out of the flames, unbothered by its space. She appeared barefoot and dressed in common clothes, and moved with a presence of calm about her. She smiled.

"Its curious; my name has never crossed your lips, and yet your wishes are almost a reflection of my own. My name is Boldrei, the Goddess of Community and Home. 

You live with compassion, with no hunger for reward

''You wish to offer protection and safety to you community when the dangers of his land encroach. You yearn to help your friends in the fight back against these abominations. Those intentions are carved into these very walls, as you are willing to open your home to strangers and the weak. ''

''And I wish aid you in these aspirations. Take my blessing and continue your work in my name." She moved to Fogel, placing a finger under his chin and lifting him gently to his feet. "They'll be no Fey trickery this time."'' The Goddess kissed his forehead and he closed his eyes.

As he opened them she was gone, thought the feel of her lips remained as well as a gentle fire beneath the hearth.