Peril Farrens

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Name:	Peril Farrens
	(Peril FAIR-rens)
Gender:	Male
Race:	Human
Class:	Warlock
Role:	Damage
Faction:	Azerothian Interest
Professions:	inscription, herbalism
Homeland:	Stormwind
Player:	Aly

RP Hooks

• Nosy Reporter: Don't worry. He'll come to you.
• Azerothian Interest, Main Writer: Maybe you're a fan? (Wink)
• Connections: Someone must be funding him. Furnishing him with information. Giving him access to otherwise restricted things. Who? Why?

Appearance

Just an ordinary reporter in ordinary clothes. He wears a hat to cover his hair. He does have hair under that…right?

Personality

Outgoing, pushy, and eccentric. Is he a liar? Maybe. Is it for the greater good? He thinks so. Secretly, he is a nerd.

Those who get to know him may notice a darker side to him; a hand ever grasping for power. It is no surprise he was drawn to the path of the warlock, but where will that path lead him?

History

Read his paper, maybe you'll learn a thing or two! Will it be accurate? Well…

Just kidding, here's his history:

Peril lived in Stormwind until it fell during Year 3 to the orcish Horde. His father was said to have died during an earlier engagement with them, leaving him, his mother, and younger brother to fend for themselves. Unfortunately, they did not escape with the rest of the refugees who fled to Lordaeron, instead fleeing into the nearby hills, where they were later found by a small raiding party.

Peril's mother sacrificed herself to dark powers to protect her sons, killing the orcs and apparently losing her mind in the process, leaving the boys alone. They later met up with other survivors, who looked after them until they could more properly fend for themselves.

After Stormwind was rebuilt, Peril began his working life selling news articles and papers on the streets to get by, and this sparked his interest in the written word. With some minor guidance here and there, (from strangers, employers, and his own inquisitive mind,) Peril learned to read and write, and began imagining himself as an author.

It was not until quite some time later that his talents were put to use and the Azerothian Interest sprang into being. Some love it, some hate it, but it has a way of grabbing attention, for better or worse.

Relationships

Family

Lathrik Dinnsfield

Lathrik Dinnsfield You may have no reason to suspect, dear readers, that Lathrik is my brother, especially given his differing name and apparently stupid good looks, but I assure you, he is, in fact, my younger brother.

Nat K.W. (Natalyah)

Nat K.W. (Natalyah) A delightfully insightful expert in the lepidopterist world, and one whom I admire greatly. She may even be a fan of mine. I suspect she may someday become a sister-in-law, (kissing, dear readers, is a sign of affection,) but if I happen to be wrong, this is a reminder to have Milo plan Lathrik and my funerals.

Fray Farrens

Fray Farrens My father, every bit the wild warrior described in the stories we were told. Perhaps even wilder, dear readers, after the years spent chasing after our mother. I didn't think I cared, growing up without him, but having him around is strangely reassuring, if not also exhausting at times.

Friends

Reniya Hartrim

Reniya Hartrim A close friend and co-worker of my brother, Lathrik. Though it was only recently that I came to meet him officially, (because, if we're being honest, he seems like the sort who would poke fun at me,) he is clearly loyal to Lathrik, and willing to risk his life for his safety, and that puts him in my good books.

Ozzy Gravehowl

Ozzy Gravehowl Feral, unpredictable, mildly unsettling at times, but readers, she's got a good heart. I think. The accent's a little hard to parse sometimes. Point is, she helped my little brother when he was at risk of leaving the world forever, and I owe her.

Allies

Lady Merelda

Lady Merelda A friend of Ozzy's and a Society Lady, (and also a worgen, surprise!)

Emerine Nightvine

Emerine Nightvine A shockingly non-elfy seeming elf.

Admiral Siamus Fallon

Admiral Siamus Fallon He is a lord, he is an admiral, but he is not both at once, dear readers, as apparently the Lord Admiral is the ruler of Kul Tiras, and that, he is not. What he is is an ally of my brother's, through… apparently some mutual connections.

Sir Dane Atley the Red

Sir Dane Atley the Red A famous knight of Cobalt Company that decided to help Lathrik in his time of need against the dark machinations of the Twilight's Hammer cult. Convenient, dear readers, as he was already working in the area.

Aszera

Aszera A friend of the soft-spoken Joelle, a dancer, some sort of… hunter of demons. And a pretty elf, but we'll just. Anyway.

Miss Curran

Miss Curran The secretary who is apparently not as she seems! I smell a mystery, dear readers, and seeing as she works for Admiral Fallon I'll… probably just leave that alone for a bit, actually.

Shine

Shine A man of surpassing resilience who somehow put up with my father by himself for days.

Lena	Lena A warlock of WEB who works for Admiral Fallon.

Lord Bertrand Aspenwood

Lord Bertrand Aspenwood A noble friend of Natalyah's, something of a 'married to her best friend's sister' situation. A fellow butterfly and wildlife enthusiast.

Joelle Ebek

Joelle Ebek I don't know what to make of him, dear readers, and to be honest I often forget he's in the room. But he's a friend of Lathrik's and Reniya's.

Count Lester Amerith

Count Lester Amerith Without him, there would be no Azerothian Interest. He picked me up off the ground in my worst of times, and gave me the resources to succeed. His motives are somewhat hazy to me, and don't tell anyone I said this, but I might be in just a bit over my head.

News Sources

Alysson

Alysson A madman? A daredevil? A man with a few eggs short of a dozen? I have no idea what to make of him, dear readers, but thus far his antics include summoning a large earth elemental set on world domination, and burning down Count Amerith's manor while somehow escaping unpunished. Who knows what he will do next.

Ilanya Ravendusk

Ilanya Ravendusk A woman of uncommon beauty who is, alas, interested in my brother. But I won't give up, dear readers. True love will find me someday, you can count on that. (Just don't count too high, I'm already thirty-three and self-conscious.)

Tabiana Lynds

Tabiana Lynds A demure woman who, if my eyes do not deceive, seems to pay special attention to Reniya. Do I sense a forbidden romance? (No, really, do I? Her face is hard to read, and he seems to flirt with everyone.)

Writings

Writings feat. Peril Farrens

Title	Summary
(2025-04-20) A Letter of Peril	Peril writes a letter requesting Oslynn's help with a hazardous situation.
(2024-11-05) Proposal Accepted	Peril Farrens goes on a date. But not the kind of date he expected.
(2024-10-30) The Shortest Business Meeting Ever	Penny Hartrim is finally introduced to The Peril Farrens to discuss the worgen Back Pack, Peril's invention, that Penny brought to life with her sewing skills. And then things get weird.
(2024-10-30) The Best Business Meeting Ever	Penny's view on the meeting between herself and Peril Farrens, a business discussion that went further.
(2024-01-17) Peril Farrens Braves Unnatural Elements	In the midst of the Nightmare, Peril Farrens braves the streets of Stormwind to visit the home of one Lathrik Dinnsfield.
(2023-05-23) Children's Week Faire	Stormwind's elite gather ostensibly to support the Stormwind Orphanage, but really to gossip and maneuver regarding potential marriages and the House of Nobles' open seats.
(2022-08-24) The Tauren and Peril Farrens	The real story of Peril's encounter with the Tauren.
(2022-08-24) Peril Farrens and the Tauren	A story from Peril's past explaining what he has against Tauren.
(2022-05-06) Peril Farrens and the Dancing Stones	Peril Farrens encounters a young man and his rocks on a cliff in Stranglethorn.

RP Logs feat. Peril Farrens

Title	Summary
(2025-05-05) Red String Strategy	Following Blue Squad's successful raid on the Twilight Citadel, Dane and Shine return to Highbank, and Dane immediately gets wrapped up in Red String. The team comes together to talk strategy and make plans.
(2025-04-28) Learning It As We Go: A Farrens Family Reunion	At long last, the Farrens sons are reunited with their long lost father, Fray, proving that some things may be nurtured, but others are nature. 4300~ words. Part of the Red String Game Plot.
(2025-04-23) There Is Too Much, Let Me Sum Up	In preparation for action, allies are assembled to be informed of the current state of the Lathrik curse situation. Lena is there to summon the druids, Merelda and Oslynn. Then Siamus, together with Lathrik and Peril, brings the aforementioned as well as Aszera, Bertrand, and Emerine up to speed. Miss Curran is there as well, assisting Lathrik. ~5400 words.
(2025-04-16) How to Masterfully Bait Your Fish	A Knight, a Jeweler, a News Man, and a Worgen congregate on a dock in Menethil Harbor. Dane teaches Ozzy to fish, Alazriel comes up with a new design, Peril makes a request.
(2024-10-28) An Unlikely Friendship	Siamus Fallon goes to see a man about a house. Peril Farrens makes an extremely unexpected friend.
(2024-09-11) No Use Crying Over Spilled Coffee	After several weeks of working hard to find a way out of Count Amerith's pocket and therefore potential control, Natalyah and Lathrik agree to help supervise the next stage of Peril's warlock powers with a well thought out plan and sensible safety measures. Unfortunately, no plans are safe from the chaos, and for all their hopes of control, the trio find themselves losing control to another power one by one. Personal Plot RP 17k~ words.
(2024-08-10) The Risk and the Truth (The Heist Part 3)	The day after an attempted heist to look into the secrets of Count Amerith, Natalyah and Lathrik uncover even more secrets, and learn what are and are not acceptable risks. 19k~ words.
(2024-08-09) The Atala and the Shadow (The Heist Part 1)	Count Lester Amerith is up to Something strange in regards to the Farrens/Dinnsfield brothers, and Natalyah, Lathrik, Peril, and the Guards are going to find out. They have a particularly thorough plan set up that in no way could go wrong. 14,200~ words and it's a Part 1. Definitely no way the plan went wrong there.
(2024-07-17) A Perilous Proposition	Natalyah storms the Azerothian Interest to make a deal with Peril Farrens, to get something of a job, and also make an agreement on how best to help Lathrik. No one cries over spilt coffee, but it does happen. 11k~ words. Personal Character Plot RP.
(2024-07-05) Butterfly Home Invasion	Natalyah seeks out Lathrik of the Stormwind guard in the hopes of getting her lost property back, and Lathrik, in turn, ends up getting the most valuable thing in his house to stay put. 15,600~ words. Romantic/personal plot RP.
(2024-06-23) The Aspenwood-Moore Wedding (Reception) - Part 2	With the Society Event of the summer season, the Aspenwood-Moore Wedding Reception offers opportunities to many of the attendees, ranging from the ridiculous to the significant to the poignant to the painfully awkward. 25,00~ words. PART TWO OF TWO.
(2024-06-23) The Aspenwood-Moore Wedding (Reception) - Part 1	With the Society Event of the summer season, the Aspenwood-Moore Wedding Reception offers opportunities to many of the attendees, ranging from the ridiculous to the significant to the poignant to the painfully awkward. 21,00~ words. PART ONE OF TWO.
(2024-06-23) The Aspenwood-Moore Wedding (Ceremony)	At long last, Priscilla Moore and Bertrand Aspenwood are married in a large, Society wedding with many attendees. The ceremony is (un?)surprisingly brief, the kiss is (un?)surprisingly long. 7800~ words.

Journal of Peril Farrens

Title	Summary
(2024-07-30) Azerothian Interest #12	Azerothian Interest article 12, on a cat's view of Stormwind, and various ads.
(2024-02-01) Azerothian Interest #11	Azerothian Interest article 11, on the true mastermind behind the October 2nd attacks.
(2023-05-13) Azerothian Interest #10	Azerothian Interest article 10, on nobles and murders.
(2022-10-07) Azerothian Interest #9	Azerothian Interest Article 9, on zombie plagues and how to survive the next one.
(2022-06-18) Azerothian Interest #8	Azerothian Interest #8 On Warlocks. Featuring Letters from Miss Clemency Dunwoodie and Lt. Ben Hazan.
(2022-06-11) Azerothian Interest #7	Azerothian Interest #7 on Intelligent Raptor Attack.
(2022-04-28) Azerothian Interest #6	Azerothian Interest #6, on troll curses and weird trees.
(2022-04-20) Azerothian Interest #5	Article #5 of Azerothian Interest. On Tram follow-up and dating advice.
(2022-04-14) Azerothian Interest #3	Article #3 of Azerothian Interest. On Tauren and a new member.
(2022-04-06) Azerothian Interest #2	Azerothian Interest Article #2: Super Snapper and Darkmoon Faire.
(2022-04-01) Azerothian Interest #1	Azerothian Interest Article #1 Outlands.

Mentions of Peril Farrens

Title	Summary
(2025-09-01) Letters of the Traveling Scales of Life	Letters between Lathrik and Natalyah during his deployment to Pandaria covering the months of September to December. 5k words.
(2025-07-08) The Scales of Life	Lathrik and Natalyah say goodbye before he leaves for Kalimdor, and Natalyah has a gift for him to find a way to heal him even across the sea. 1600~ words. Romance RP.
(2025-06-19) Renunion	It's a big day, as Tabiana goes into labor, and Admiral Siamus Fallon pays a call to the father, Reniya. As part of the celebration to take him out for a drink, they stop by Lathrik and Natalyah's to reunite the two friends who hadn't seen each other in two months between the Highlands and busy times after, and to start tying up the bows on the red string conspiracy… only for another small ball of yarn to unravel and start spinning off in a new mystery. 12,222 words. Personal Plot RP.
(2025-06-09) Dancing With a Bear	Ozzy visits Joelle in the wake of Deathwing's… death, and meets his family. Joelle offers to teach her to dance.
(2025-05-10) Look How Normal Everyone's Being	The battle for Solari and the end of the Shadow Man has passed, which means it's time for Lathrik to start picking up the pieces of his life and finding out how they all fit together again now that he's gone from effectively living as an orphan to a man with a full family, complete with parents and aunts and uncles and cousins. It's not going to be easy, but when has it ever been? 11k~ words. Personal Plot RP.
(2025-05-03) An Afternoon in Highbank	Merelda, Lena, Aze, Ozzy, Shine, Shun, Fray, and Joelle have an afternoon coffee in the inn at Highbank, getting to know one another a little better before their main mission in the region commences. ~7100 words.
(2025-05-01) Target. Mark. Quarry. Prey.	Almeiria has a job for Shun and Estel: help her kill her master, who has finally been located. Or: Estel's two friends with extreme trust issues finally meet. Part of the Red String Game plot. ~1.4k words.
(2025-04-25) Mingling in Highbank	On the day of the Red String team's arrival in the highlands, a few of them (Aszera, Averlena, Bertrand, Joelle, Merelda, Oslynn, Siamus) gather in the common room to make better acquaintance of one another. Some new friends are made? ~6100 words.
(2025-04-23) The Patient Sentry Ghosts	Emerine heads for the highlands to give Shine a break from playing friendly ghost.
(2025-04-21) Give a Man a Fish	Siamus pays a call on Count Lester Amerith in an urgent quest for information.
(2025-04-20) The Deadline Approaches	Lathrik and Reniya make it back to the Dinnsfield-Kensington-Whit house with the news that the deadline to find an answer to the near lifelong affliction Lathrik has suffered just got moved a lot closer. It's time for all hands on deck, as Natalyah makes Lathrik a deal, and Lathrik risks an additional seven years of bad luck. 4500~ words. Part of the Red String Game Plot.
(2025-04-20) Faceless	Lathrik's curse progresses in a debilitating way. Reniya comes up with a plan.
(2025-02-11) A Friend of a Friend is a Friend Not A Fiend	Aszera Sunstrike, newly sworn to the Alliance, pays a visit to the friends of a new friend in the Stormwind Guard, and discovers some interesting parallels she has in common with her Common speaking friends. 7550~ words. Personal plot RP.
(2024-11-05) The Red String Interview	Almeiria presents herself at Fallon House for the not-an-ambush ambush she knew was coming; the Vice Admiral has questions. Estel has sandwiches. Lena moderates uncertainly.
(2024-10-31) Tides in the Blood	Reniya Hartrim comes to Fallon House to get the details on his secret investigation assignment from Siamus Fallon. And also to talk about the possibility he's a tidesage. And also to show Siamus his nautical means of transport. (Which wasn't a euphemism, but now maybe is.)
(2024-10-24) The Red String Game	Siamus Fallon tries to keep track of his various open questions regarding the situation between Count Amerith and… like, everyone. A lot of people. Just constantly more people.
(2024-10-24) Asking for Trouble	Siamus Fallon needs information, and sends for his favorite source of it. Relevant to the Stormwind Guards plot.
(2024-10-23) The Vice Admiral's Going To Need A Bigger House	Siamus and Ralaea arrive back home to House Fallon on the 23rd with a rando forest worgen and much news and conspiracies about the elusive, eccentric Count Amerith. Avrenne has information and context to give from her political chessboard, and Siamus has the instincts, expertise, and forks to give to finally begin putting the greater puzzle picture together. 14k~ words.
(2024-10-23) The Vice Admiral Is Going To Need A Bigger Bulletin Board	Siamus has learned of the existence of a group of Stormwind guards that have somehow become swept up into the maelstrom of mystery surrounding Count Amerith, and pays a call on the paladin at the center of one of the hurricanes for clarification. He learns that not only is his world more connected with theirs than he knew, but that the waters of the mysteries goes much, much deeper than he might have suspected. Natalyah continues to believe that the best course is open sharing among colleagues, and Lathrik embraces his fate as a jellyfish (but he draws the line at sparkling like some other world vampires). 26k~ words. Personal Plot RP that summarizes much of what's been happening.
(2024-10-23) The Hartrims and the Sea	Siamus Fallon pays a visit to the family of Reniya Hartrim after hearing that his mother's a tidesage.

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