Caine

Intro Shadow of the dragon: In the bustling metropolis of Velika, Caine was born to a family of humble artisans, his father a gifted potter and his mother a skilled seamstress. From a young age, the vibrant city filled with commerce and culture surrounded him. The air buzzed with the excitement of merchants hawking their wares, and the walls echoed with laughter and music from street performers. Yet, Caine's fascination lay not in the arts his parents practiced, but in the teachings of the Dawn Mothers, the divine priestesses that served the goddess of light, Mersha. At the age of sixteen, Caine was accepted into the priesthood. His initial journey involved rigorous training, both spiritual and physical. The order taught him the importance of balance: to stand firm against the shadows while embodying compassion, wisdom, and grace. Under the tutelage of a venerable priest named Elder Kara, he delved into the sacred texts and learned to harness the healing arts. His affinity for divine magic became evident during a pivotal moment when he healed his first patient, a child stricken by a mysterious illness. The joy expressed by the grateful family ignited a fire within him, solidifying his commitment to the goddess's teachings. Years passed, and Caine's dedication only grew stronger. He found himself not merely serving in the cathedral but venturing into the city’s poorer neighborhoods where disease, despair, and desperation thrived. He became a beacon of hope for many, tirelessly working to alleviate suffering. His reputation as a healer spread beyond Velika's walls, drawing the attention of both the faithful and the skeptics alike. While some hailed him as a miracle worker, others questioned his unwavering faith, arguing that the world was rife with too much suffering for any deity to intervene. The ultimate test of Caine's beliefs came when a malevolent dragon, a creature of darkness, descended upon Velika.