Haavani Aathithan

ஹாவானி ஆதித்தன்

"Fiery, bright, and intense. Veyyon chose well, and she knows it deep within. She has what it takes to succeed, to fight and heal. But what happens when she has given her all . . . will the sun burn her from within?"

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Nationality Soodamese
Occupation High Priestess of Veyil Koyil
Age / Born 34 years / 1159 RM
Thiram Pusam
Caste / Jaadhi Maygal
Class Cleric

KADHAI

Born in the year 1159 RM, Haavani opens her eyes underneath the Pusam thiram and is raised in a small town outside of the Palani Hills. However, a deadly red fog collapsed upon the village and kills everyone except Haavani, who was saved by Veyyon. She is then saved by priests of the Veyil Koyil, and moves to the temple, tutored by the high priestess herself. Years later, Thalaivi Veyyoni, the high priestess, sends her on a quest to protect Bhavannan Marathan, and she journeys to Kaverinaadu, joining with the party from then on.

"The fire within her only grows, as she fully realizes the importance of her mission. Yet, her attention seems to split, as affection grows for the rest of her party. She lends her fire and healing to all, becoming a rock for everyone to rest upon. But, with everyone leaning on her, the pressure is building, and what will happen when the rock crumbles?"

As Haavani travels with the party, she acts immediately upon her task, healing Bhavannan from various wounds and aiding in combat. She also helps the other members as well, providing physical support, as well as emotional support, for she lends an ear to all members, hearing their struggles and feelings. She also holds regular conversations with Veyyon, who pushes her to stay in the party, even when it might be too complicated to stay with.

The pressure is building, yet she still stands, strong and blazing. The rock she stands on seems to just elevate her, taking her to new horizons. Yet, and perhaps this is just me, I can feel her teetering to the edge. And I'm anxious, for I can sense the fall that is to happen if she keeps rising past her limits.

After all the party members finish their quests, she and Bhavannan focus on theirs, keeping the megham at bay. They bring a flying monkey—man named Anjan to Konga Naadu, who flies over the red fog and reveals a terrifying truth—hordes of mirughams are preparing a siege upon the fortress city. As the head of Konga Naadu, Marathan, prepares the army for the battle, Haavani immediately jumps in, healing and ordering the soldiers. She and Bhavannan command the army and come out successful. However, one more task remains: exorcising Aadhi. She and Shwari command their divine light, and burn the malevolent spirit that lives within her out into the ether. However, Bhavannan is lost in this ritual, for his job, keeping Aadhi in place, led to his body burning to ash. Haavani takes his loss in great sadness, yet is relieved that the dangers of the vaanam are now lesser, as she has done her duty, the duty that Veyyon has given her.

"A future ruler is made, as she shall step into the shoes of High Priestess. May she shine with the light of Veyyon, forever more."

Thalaivi Haavani Aathithan councils for the Soodam Kingdom, and takes care of the Veyil Koyil. She also marries Shwari, uniting the two long lovers in everlasting love. However, Veyyon remains an ever—present figure, her life devoted to his care.

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Artifacts

In alphabetical order, the listed items below are objects that carry significance to either Aadharshanaa, the Vaanam, or the Kadavuls.

  • Amulet of the Devout

    A blessed amulet with the sigil of Veyyon embossed upon it. It was gifted to her by Thalaivi Veyyoni before the major battle with mirughams beyond the fortress wall at Konga Naadu.

  • Book of Veyyon Worship

    An encylopedic book focused on the worship of Veyyon and a guide for priesthood. It was give to Haavani when she was first a student at Veyil Koyil. Haavani regularly consults this book for advice and knowlege.

  • Necklace of Wind Walk

    A magical necklace blessed by a priest of Kadalon in Lagaab. Its magical properties were used up in the counter—siege of Konga Naadu, but she still possesses the necklace itself.

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Interpersonal Links

Seen below lists a series of quotes that Mun Mugham has written about Haavani's affiliation with each character and a short description of their standings after the adventure ends.

Aadharshanaa Venkataram

  • “Someone to be wary of, yet it's hard to muster any feelings other than mere amusement. A new friendship with a shaky foundation indeed.”

  • “The malevolent spirit within troubles Haavani deeply. She feels useless, as she cannot destroy or remove the tumor. All she can do is advise, and advise she shall.”

She and Aadharshanaa grow into a more sisterly relationship, as the two converse and unwind as any old friends would do.

Bhavannan Marathan

  • “Arrogant, boisterous, and unthanking. How could she ever accomplish the task she set out to do, if the task itself is unwilling to cooperate?”

  • “Bhavannan seems to be drifting apart from everyone, and she worries for it. She assumed that Veyyon's light would be enough to keep them connected, but that is not the case. She must figure out how to return Bhavannan to Veyyon, before he is lost to the darkness.”

  • “He has finally returned to himself, or perhaps a renewed version? Whichever is the truth, she is forever glad, for his smile was gone far too long, and has finally returned”

As the days pass, the loss becomes an ache, and less of a stab. However, she would do anything to have him back, to say how much she has missed him.

Leeneshwari Venkataram

  • “The conversationalist out of the bunch, yet the least dependable. It's hard to trust someone who wants to save their own skin first.”

  • “As the conversations grow, a feeling emerges. . . a feeling of care, affection even. This feeling grabs hold of Haavani, a feeling so strange indeed. What to do with it, even she is not sure”

  • “What an exhilarating feeling to have, to be held in one's arms, to be kissed, and to wonder the life she might lead with Shwari. Exhilarating, yes, but doubt creeps in her mind as realism stops Haavani from dreaming too long. Could they lead their lives together—and, more importantly, should they? ”

Their reconnection leads to years of affection and love strung out, and is finally actualized when they marry. Now, their everlasting union blooms under the sun and moon, remaining eternal.

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