Day 24: Sehrbaz, Bringer of Wonder

 A demi-god character for ARC Doom. 

Sehrbaz is chained at the bottom of the ocean, but he is nothing if not irrepressible. Whenever there is a great feast, children set some food aside, in case Sehrbaz makes an appearance and brings them wonders.

Once the world was a drab place, gray and with little joy. The only god who took interest in humanity was Trickster. Perhaps the other gods had grown weary of Trickster, and that was why he delighted himself with pulling cruel jokes on humanity. Once he tricked a young fool into letting himself be buried in the earth. That way he would sprout and grow offspring like fruit, Trickster claimed. Sehrbaz was the one who found the fool, weeping through mouthfuls of dirt.

“If Trickster is here” Sehrbaz mused “who is guarding his house and riches?”

He convinced some children to dress themselves in leaves and go pretend that they were the buried fools' offspring. While they distracted Trickster it was easy for Sehrbaz to sneak up to Trickster's house and fill his pockets with wonders. He returned to find Trickster pulling his long ears in frstration, trying to catch the fruit-children. Could the joke be on HIM?

Trickster demanded his riches back, but since he was himself being tricked when he lost them, they were Sehrbaz’s by right. Trickster then asked the Sea Queen to chain Sehrbaz to the bottom of her domain. She did this to be rid of him, and with no great care.

Maybe that is why Sehrbaz is often able to slip his chains and returns to land, to the delight of children everywhere. He owes them all his power.

Sehrbaz is in favor of peace and love, but sometimes gets caught up in showmanship and entertaining illusions.

There are three rumors about them. What are they and who believes it?
1: Sehrbaz brings gifts to children who behave themselves. Many children are taught this by parents or other older relatives.
2: Sehrbaz will believe a good sob-story. He’ll even believe a poor one! Try crying if you want him to make a miracle for you. Mischief-makers spread this rumor.
3: Sehrbaz is no ancestor at all. He is a demon imprisoned at the button of the ocean. Watch out when he slips his chains! Priests of gods who hold grudges preach this.

Sehrbaz, Bright Bringer of Joy [He/him]

BLOOD (2d6+ 0 )  5             GUTS (2d6+ 6 ) 16

APPROACHES

CREATIVE   2                   CAREFUL  1                       CONCERTED   0

SKILLS

Knowledge Skills

Academic +1

Culture

Observe

Tactics

Social Skills

Charisma +2

Guile +1

Impose

Insight +1

Physical Skills

Acrobatics

Coordination

Physique 

Weaponry 

Pragmatic Skills

Artistry 

Survival

Tinker

Trade

Prowess

Arcana +2

Focus

Inventory

Confidence [+1 Guts Damage] and personal growth  [+1 Guts Defense]

SPELLS

LIFEBRINGER - Wounds can be healed through your hands' warm touch.

MASTER OF ELEMENTS  - Air, earth, water and fire manipulated by your will.

UNMASK THE SELF - Know the name and hidden desire of any one being you see.

TRICK OF THE LIGHT - You mold light like water, creating auras and illusions

5xTRINKET - Minor magical effects certain to delight anyone.