A desert dweller

Life in the desert is harsh, as the sun heats the surroundings heavily and scorches the sand like fire. Nighttime in the desert is much colder, becoming almost freezing in temperature. Verklina was originally from such a desert. She was a part of a family who dwelled within the confines of a walled city, producing a sort of civilization. Her father was a snake charmer who made a living playing music in the streets of the city. Her mother was a seamstress and cloth merchant. Verklina grew up in the company of her grandmother, who was a seer of sorts. Verklina's grandmother taught Verklina how to chant magical words. Verklina loved chanting. Verklina heard stories from her grandmother of the dangers of the desert. There could be mirages which might fool a traveler for example, or scorpions underfoot. Verklina nonetheless explored the desert with frequency, making sure to get back to her dwelling before dusk. One day, Verklina was out at noon, and a sandstorm kicked up in her vicinity. She staggered around blindly, holding onto a heirloom her grandmother had given her. This heirloom was a silver pendant, with an hourglass shape indented on a round disc. The pendant glowed during the sandstorm, and Verklina felt her surroundings change. Verklina knelt on the ground, covering her face with a cloth. Once the sandstorm was over, Verklina found herself in an entirely different location. The sands of time had taken her from her homeland. She found a cavern, which she entered. She found herself in the outskirts of Darkhaven, near Tainted Valley. Darkhaven beckoned to her, and she entered the gates with trepidation. She heard thunder clapping in the heavens as she closed the gates behind her. A bolt of lightning went down, striking the top of a building. She hurried into one of the buildings, which turned out to be the Bank. Aerin greeted Verklina, and asked Verklina's business. Verklina responded by saying she was lost and needed shelter. Aerin nodded, and directed Verklina to the nearby inn. Verklina stayed there for a night, and soon thereafter became a citizen of Darkhaven. Verklina chose to become an invoker after settling into Darkhaven. Her chanting was similar to the magical words used by these mages. Verklina had left her homeland behind, but she sensed a divine presence around her...

Settling in

After entering Darkhaven for the first time, Verklina settled into Serin. Although she had never given much thought to religion while in the other world, she explored Serin's pantheon for some time. It took her a while to decide which path to take; at first, Stryth beckoned to her but she could not join his order. She eventually realized, Denadlyr was more fitting because of her belief in the purity of magic. She did not come from a place which had the same pantheon as Serin, and also, Stryth was prime. Therefore, she gave up on the idea of worshipping Stryth. She wanted to become initiated in Denadlyr's order, so she went to the altar in the High Tower of Sorcery.