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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 ==

Tobbin ~~may come off~~ as bubbly, chatty, and ~~full~~ of ~~boundless energy—but there’s more~~ to him ~~than meets~~ the eye. ~~A rare [[~~Landling]], Tobbin was born with ~~an innate connection~~ to the ~~world’s~~ [[~~Light Energy~~]], ~~marked by~~ his ~~raccoon-like ears~~ and ~~tail~~, ~~which twitch with every mood~~ he ~~tries (~~and ~~usually fails) to hide~~.

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.

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.

=== 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.

~~He’s known for his ability to read auras~~, ~~sensing the flows of Light~~ and ~~Dark that surround people~~ and ~~places~~. ~~It’s a rare~~ and ~~difficult gift~~, ~~one that makes him invaluable during strange or~~ dangerous ~~encounters—but also one that seems~~ to ~~weigh on him more than he’ll admit~~.

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.

~~Those who spend time around~~ Tobbin ~~can’t help but notice the scars. A long one runs vertically from his eyebrow to his cheek,~~ and ~~there are more—small, faint lines across his arms and hands~~. ~~He never talks about where they came from. Ask about them, and he’ll smile, change~~ the ~~subject~~, ~~or bury himself~~ in a ~~conversation about cake~~.

=== 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.

Tobbin ~~rarely travels alone, often seen alongside~~ [[~~Valmin Thornvalley~~]], a [[~~Ruul'yun~~]] ~~scholar with a far~~ more ~~reserved personality~~. ~~The two seem opposites at first glance~~, ~~but there’s~~ a ~~quiet closeness between them—one that doesn’t need words~~. ~~Tobbin lights up around Valmin,~~ and ~~Valmin, for all his stoic habits, never quite lets Tobbin out of his sight~~.

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 ==

* ~~Raccoon~~ ears and tail~~, often twitching expressively~~

* Animal ears and tail; bright amber eyes

* One long facial scar and multiple small ones on his arms

* Aura reader with strong sensitivity to Light and Dark energy

* Aura ~~Reader~~ with a strong sensitivity to Light and Dark energy

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

* Scar over the right eye and multiple smaller scars

* ~~Loves~~ berries, cake, and people who make him feel safe

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

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== Rumors ==

~~There’s a theory going around that~~ Tobbin never ~~sleeps—he just stares at~~ the ~~stars and listens~~ to the ~~world breathing~~. Whether ~~it’s~~ true or not, he ~~always seems to know when something bad is coming,~~ and ~~he’s usually already writing a letter about it~~.

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 ==
-Tobbin may come off as bubbly, chatty, and full of boundless energy—but there’s more to him than meets the eye. A rare [[Landling]], Tobbin was born with an innate connection to the world’s [[Light Energy]], marked by his raccoon-like ears and tail, which twitch with every mood he tries (and usually fails) to hide.
+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.
+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.
+=== 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.
-He’s known for his ability to read auras, sensing the flows of Light and Dark that surround people and places. It’s a rare and difficult gift, one that makes him invaluable during strange or dangerous encounters—but also one that seems to weigh on him more than he’ll admit.
+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.
-Those who spend time around Tobbin can’t help but notice the scars. A long one runs vertically from his eyebrow to his cheek, and there are more—small, faint lines across his arms and hands. He never talks about where they came from. Ask about them, and he’ll smile, change the subject, or bury himself in a conversation about cake.
+=== 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.
-Tobbin rarely travels alone, often seen alongside [[Valmin Thornvalley]], a [[Ruul'yun]] scholar with a far more reserved personality. The two seem opposites at first glance, but there’s a quiet closeness between them—one that doesn’t need words. Tobbin lights up around Valmin, and Valmin, for all his stoic habits, never quite lets Tobbin out of his sight.
+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>
-* Raccoon ears and tail, often twitching expressively
+* Animal ears and tail; bright amber eyes
-* One long facial scar and multiple small ones on his arms
+* Aura reader with strong sensitivity to Light and Dark energy
-* Aura Reader with a strong sensitivity to Light and Dark energy
+* Skilled engineer; experienced in diagnosing energy leakage and structural anomalies
+* Scar over the right eye and multiple smaller scars
-* Loves berries, cake, and people who make him feel safe
+* Fond of berries, cake, and people who make him feel safe
 </blockquote>
 == Rumors ==
-There’s a theory going around that Tobbin never sleeps—he just stares at the stars and listens to the world breathing. Whether it’s true or not, he always seems to know when something bad is coming, and he’s usually already writing a letter about it.
+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.