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{{Infobox character|name=Tobbin Valeside|image=TobbinValeside.png|imagesize=~~250px~~|image_alt=Tobbin Valeside|image_caption=Tobbin Valeside|race=Landling|age=24 cycles|nationality=Ruulran|origin=Caleria|occupation=Engineer|status=Alive}}

{{Infobox character|name=Tobbin Valeside|image=TobbinValeside.png|imagesize=300px|image_alt=Tobbin Valeside|image_caption=Tobbin Valeside|race=Landling|age=24 cycles|nationality=Ruulran|origin=Caleria|occupation=Engineer|status=Alive|game_image=TobbinIG.png}}

'''Tobbin Valeside''' is a [[Ruulran]] engineer and a rare [[Landling]] whose body and senses are strongly attuned to [[Light Energy]]. He is most often seen traveling and working alongside [[Valmin Thornvalley]], with whom he shares a close personal and professional bond.

== About ==

~~Fighty~~, ~~brash~~, and ~~always willing to speak her mind~~, ~~Window embodies the many traits~~ of ~~one raised in~~ the ~~eastern frontier~~. ~~Better~~ known ~~as Lady Governor Win~~ of ~~[[Fort Shagogbot]]~~, ~~she was appointed~~ to the ~~role by~~ the ~~Emperor when~~ the ~~outpost~~ was ~~upgraded~~ to a ~~Duchy~~. ~~Her family~~ has been ~~in Fort Shagogbot for generations — carving out a foothold in the harsh land since the Fort’s inception~~.

Tobbin often comes across as bubbly, chatty, and seemingly tireless, but his cheerfulness is also a practiced shield. As a Landling, he was born with animal ears and a bushy tail, and his bright amber eyes have become one of his most recognizable features. In Ruulran society, Landlings are widely treated as sacred proof of the divine, a belief that shaped Tobbin’s childhood as much as his education did.

Tobbin is known for his ability to read auras and sense the flows of Light and Dark around people, places, and constructs. It is a rare and difficult gift that makes him invaluable during strange encounters and volatile investigations, but it also places him uncomfortably close to forces that can harm him.

Those who spend time around Tobbin cannot miss the scars. He bears a prominent scar over his right eye and several smaller scars across his body. Scarring is considered unusual for a Landling due to the high concentration of Light Energy within them, and some fear it may be a warning sign that Mundus’ ambient Light is weakening.

== Biography ==

=== Birth and early life in Caleria ===

Tobbin was born to Yulin and Qorrin Valeside, both scholars of Light Energy affiliated with the Ruulran Royal University. His birth was treated as a major event in Caleria, as Landlings are rare and publicly celebrated in many Ruulran communities.

Several years later, Tobbin’s younger brother, Meklin, was born. Meklin struggled under constant comparison to Tobbin and came to resent the attention Tobbin received for being a Landling, even though Tobbin never sought it.

=== Meklin’s departure and disappearance ===

At 18, Meklin renounced his privileged title, took the name '''Meklan''', and left Ruulran for [[Directionland]]. He settled in [[Grelian]] as a fisherman, but shortly after his arrival he was reported missing and has not been found.

~~Despite her sometimes seemingly rough exterior and the iron fist with which she runs the city, Win has~~ a ~~deep love for the people of Shagogbot~~, ~~often going to great lengths to ensure the city’s safety and prosperity. Governor Win~~ is ~~also known~~ to ~~be generous — sending aid to other cities in Directionland when in need. Win has a keen interest in politics, though her emotions can occasionally get in the way~~.

Tobbin fears Meklan may have fallen into a Dark Energy rift. If true, Tobbin believes there is no safe way to follow or retrieve him.

~~Win has been~~ a ~~long~~-~~time member of~~ the [[~~Defenders of Mundus~~]], ~~always willing~~ to ~~step in~~ and ~~help~~ in a ~~fight~~. ~~She’s also close friends with her city’s MP~~, [[~~Lukas Battlan~~]]~~, often sending letters back~~ and ~~forth~~ to ~~apprise him of~~ the ~~goings-on~~ in ~~the world~~. ~~Some joke they’re~~ a ~~little ''~~more~~'' than friends~~, ~~especially~~ with ~~the frequency she sends letters~~ and ~~gifts, but Win often denies such things, teasing the relationship~~ as ~~“professionally platonic~~.”

=== University and engineering work ===

Tobbin followed his parents into academic life, specializing in engineering and becoming a skilled civil engineer. As a Landling, his talents were also sought for specialized work: as a [[Landling|Druinithæ’Rathil]], he was frequently asked to measure and diagnose energy leakage in Ruulran’s defensive tower systems and related Light-based infrastructure.

During his studies at the Ruulran Royal University, Tobbin met [[Valmin Thornvalley]]. Their partnership began professionally, grew into a deep friendship, and by graduation the two were inseparable.

After university, they worked in Ruulran City on Crown contracts, helping refine and improve Lightmeasures and other state projects. Over time, both came to suspect their work was being redirected toward prohibited Nether and [[Dark Energy]] research. For Tobbin in particular, the implication was terrifying: Dark Energy exposure is exceptionally dangerous to a Landling.

=== Flight from Ruulran ===

Tobbin and Valmin eventually fled Ruulran. In circumstances the pair do not discuss openly, they encountered [[Irian Balewood]] in a forest and convinced him to travel with them.

Crossing the border into [[Directionland]] required forged papers and careful performance. Tobbin later credited Valmin’s calm tone and persuasive speechcraft for getting them through Ruulran’s strict controls.

=== Life near St. Niam ===

Tobbin and Valmin settled in a treehouse outside [[St. Niam]]. From there, they have pursued an increasingly dangerous line of work: attempting to construct a time travel portal to reach a period when the cult known as the [[Order of the Darkened Flame]] operated more openly, in hopes of uncovering why they seek to free [[Rathsern]] from his Nether prison.

Tobbin also created an Allay named [[Rixim]], a being formed from pure Light Energy. Rixim assists with precision tasks and serves as a third perspective during complex technical debates.

== Notable Traits ==

* ~~Often seen surveying Fort Shagogbot from her perch atop the redoubt~~

* Animal ears and tail; bright amber eyes

* ~~Wields the sister sword (Shagogbot Savior)~~ to ~~a certain MP’s sword~~

* Aura reader with strong sensitivity to Light and Dark energy

* ~~Enjoys baking~~ the ~~Fort’s specialty: Shagogbot cookies~~

* Skilled engineer; experienced in diagnosing energy leakage and structural anomalies

* Scar over the right eye and multiple smaller scars

* ~~Once raced the entirety~~ of ~~Ironwood to Fort Shagogbot on horseback to see how long it’d take “for fun”~~

* Fond of berries, cake, and people who make him feel safe

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== Rumors ==

Some ~~say you can hear Win’s voice crying on~~ the ~~wind when a door is left open anywhere~~ in ~~Directionland: ''“Close~~ the ~~doors!”'' She may also be aware~~ of ~~some of Directionland’s previous “pasts~~.”

Some claim Tobbin never truly sleeps, and instead watches the night sky to “listen” for changes in the world’s Light. Whether true or not, he has an unsettling habit of anticipating disasters and quietly preparing for them in advance.

== A Mundus Reborn ==

== Loopbreaker ==

Tobbin and Valmin are currently working on a portal that would allow them to travel back in time, alongside their familiar, [[Rixim]]. Their bond appears to have deepened after a rift attack on [[Kingsvalley]] triggered a surge in Dark Energy that nearly killed Tobbin and several others.

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+{{Infobox character|name=Tobbin Valeside|image=TobbinValeside.png|imagesize=300px|image_alt=Tobbin Valeside|image_caption=Tobbin Valeside|race=Landling|age=24 cycles|nationality=Ruulran|origin=Caleria|occupation=Engineer|status=Alive|game_image=TobbinIG.png}}
+'''Tobbin Valeside''' is a [[Ruulran]] engineer and a rare [[Landling]] whose body and senses are strongly attuned to [[Light Energy]]. He is most often seen traveling and working alongside [[Valmin Thornvalley]], with whom he shares a close personal and professional bond.
 == About ==
-Fighty, brash, and always willing to speak her mind, Window embodies the many traits of one raised in the eastern frontier. Better known as Lady Governor Win of [[Fort Shagogbot]], she was appointed to the role by the Emperor when the outpost was upgraded to a Duchy. Her family has been in Fort Shagogbot for generations — carving out a foothold in the harsh land since the Fort’s inception.
+Tobbin often comes across as bubbly, chatty, and seemingly tireless, but his cheerfulness is also a practiced shield. As a Landling, he was born with animal ears and a bushy tail, and his bright amber eyes have become one of his most recognizable features. In Ruulran society, Landlings are widely treated as sacred proof of the divine, a belief that shaped Tobbin’s childhood as much as his education did.
+Tobbin is known for his ability to read auras and sense the flows of Light and Dark around people, places, and constructs. It is a rare and difficult gift that makes him invaluable during strange encounters and volatile investigations, but it also places him uncomfortably close to forces that can harm him.
+Those who spend time around Tobbin cannot miss the scars. He bears a prominent scar over his right eye and several smaller scars across his body. Scarring is considered unusual for a Landling due to the high concentration of Light Energy within them, and some fear it may be a warning sign that Mundus’ ambient Light is weakening.
+== Biography ==
+=== Birth and early life in Caleria ===
+Tobbin was born to Yulin and Qorrin Valeside, both scholars of Light Energy affiliated with the Ruulran Royal University. His birth was treated as a major event in Caleria, as Landlings are rare and publicly celebrated in many Ruulran communities.
+Several years later, Tobbin’s younger brother, Meklin, was born. Meklin struggled under constant comparison to Tobbin and came to resent the attention Tobbin received for being a Landling, even though Tobbin never sought it.
+=== Meklin’s departure and disappearance ===
+At 18, Meklin renounced his privileged title, took the name '''Meklan''', and left Ruulran for [[Directionland]]. He settled in [[Grelian]] as a fisherman, but shortly after his arrival he was reported missing and has not been found.
-Despite her sometimes seemingly rough exterior and the iron fist with which she runs the city, Win has a deep love for the people of Shagogbot, often going to great lengths to ensure the city’s safety and prosperity. Governor Win is also known to be generous — sending aid to other cities in Directionland when in need. Win has a keen interest in politics, though her emotions can occasionally get in the way.
+Tobbin fears Meklan may have fallen into a Dark Energy rift. If true, Tobbin believes there is no safe way to follow or retrieve him.
-Win has been a long-time member of the [[Defenders of Mundus]], always willing to step in and help in a fight. She’s also close friends with her city’s MP, [[Lukas Battlan]], often sending letters back and forth to apprise him of the goings-on in the world. Some joke they’re a little ''more'' than friends, especially with the frequency she sends letters and gifts, but Win often denies such things, teasing the relationship as “professionally platonic.”
+=== University and engineering work ===
+Tobbin followed his parents into academic life, specializing in engineering and becoming a skilled civil engineer. As a Landling, his talents were also sought for specialized work: as a [[Landling|Druinithæ’Rathil]], he was frequently asked to measure and diagnose energy leakage in Ruulran’s defensive tower systems and related Light-based infrastructure.
+During his studies at the Ruulran Royal University, Tobbin met [[Valmin Thornvalley]]. Their partnership began professionally, grew into a deep friendship, and by graduation the two were inseparable.
+After university, they worked in Ruulran City on Crown contracts, helping refine and improve Lightmeasures and other state projects. Over time, both came to suspect their work was being redirected toward prohibited Nether and [[Dark Energy]] research. For Tobbin in particular, the implication was terrifying: Dark Energy exposure is exceptionally dangerous to a Landling.
+=== Flight from Ruulran ===
+Tobbin and Valmin eventually fled Ruulran. In circumstances the pair do not discuss openly, they encountered [[Irian Balewood]] in a forest and convinced him to travel with them.
+Crossing the border into [[Directionland]] required forged papers and careful performance. Tobbin later credited Valmin’s calm tone and persuasive speechcraft for getting them through Ruulran’s strict controls.
+=== Life near St. Niam ===
+Tobbin and Valmin settled in a treehouse outside [[St. Niam]]. From there, they have pursued an increasingly dangerous line of work: attempting to construct a time travel portal to reach a period when the cult known as the [[Order of the Darkened Flame]] operated more openly, in hopes of uncovering why they seek to free [[Rathsern]] from his Nether prison.
+Tobbin also created an Allay named [[Rixim]], a being formed from pure Light Energy. Rixim assists with precision tasks and serves as a third perspective during complex technical debates.
 == Notable Traits ==
 <blockquote>
-* Often seen surveying Fort Shagogbot from her perch atop the redoubt
+* Animal ears and tail; bright amber eyes
-* Wields the sister sword (Shagogbot Savior) to a certain MP’s sword
+* Aura reader with strong sensitivity to Light and Dark energy
-* Enjoys baking the Fort’s specialty: Shagogbot cookies
+* Skilled engineer; experienced in diagnosing energy leakage and structural anomalies
+* Scar over the right eye and multiple smaller scars
-* Once raced the entirety of Ironwood to Fort Shagogbot on horseback to see how long it’d take “for fun”
+* Fond of berries, cake, and people who make him feel safe
 </blockquote>
 == Rumors ==
-Some say you can hear Win’s voice crying on the wind when a door is left open anywhere in Directionland: ''“Close the doors!”'' She may also be aware of some of Directionland’s previous “pasts.”
+Some claim Tobbin never truly sleeps, and instead watches the night sky to “listen” for changes in the world’s Light. Whether true or not, he has an unsettling habit of anticipating disasters and quietly preparing for them in advance.
 == A Mundus Reborn ==
 == Loopbreaker ==
+Tobbin and Valmin are currently working on a portal that would allow them to travel back in time, alongside their familiar, [[Rixim]]. Their bond appears to have deepened after a rift attack on [[Kingsvalley]] triggered a surge in Dark Energy that nearly killed Tobbin and several others.