Editing Player Character

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|update = RuneScape: Dragonwilds is out!
|location = Varies in Ashenfall
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The '''Player''' is an avatar of someone playing ''[[RuneScape: Dragonwilds]]''. They are a human, may be of any body type and be customised. They are an adventurer within the mainland of [[Gielinor]], but due to debt collectors leaching them of everything, they had a fresh start in [[Ashenfall]].  

==In-Character History==

===Starting anew===
{{OccDur|The Story So Far}}
According to the [[Adventurer's Tunic]] and [[Adventurer's Leggings|leggings]], they are an adventurer from the mainland, who had traveled across the seas, labouring away on a ship deck. Sometime during their adventuring career, they had wealth and belongings, that would soon be lost as they started owing debts. Eventually they would only own the clothes on their back, and every treasure found, or gold piece made would be drained by debt collectors coming out of the shadows and swarming them like rats seeking cheese. When all hope was lost, an opportunity arrived, an expedition to a rediscovered continent known as Ashenfall. This was their chance to escape their troubles, start anew and travel far from home to make a new name for themselves, as well as build a new home. They were amongst some of the adventurers who arrived to Ashenfall through the [[lodestone]], and began their new life and adventure there.
{{OccDur|Dragon Slayer|Goblin Diplomacy|Restless Ghosts}}
Upon arriving, they are greeted by the [[Wise Old Man]] who instructs them to either speak with [[Doric]], [[Vannaka]] and [[Zanik]] to learn the basics of the lands and survival from them, or to meet him along the road, towards a ruined settlement known as [[Bramblemead Village]]. Upon arrival, they are instructed to build a [[Buildings|base]]; a place for them to sleep and rest, meanwhile, they encounter [[Warren]], and with a [[Ghostspeak Amulet]], they'd assist the ghost in locating others to help put to rest. After building a base, they are instructed to search for [[Cathan]], a novice adventurer who decided to venture towards the [[Keep of Blue Flames|ruined keep]] in search of information to defeat [[Velgar]]. Upon arriving at  the keep and finding Cathan's journal, learning that he had cleverly recruited the goblins into taking him towards a [[Dragonkin Vault]]. Before they can return to the Wise Old Man with what they learned, [[Velgar]] makes an appearance and attempts to wipe them out, then departs, unaware of his assault being unsuccessful. The adventurer(s) return to the Wise Old Man, who directs them to the vault located in the [[Whispering Swamp]]. During their travel there, they find Zanik, who requests their help in locating an odd source of power she has been sensing. Searching, they find a [[Bandosian Amulet]] that has some corrupted energy stored in it. Thankfully, the horror that could have been unleashed was prevented. They've also assisted some spirits find peace.
{{OccDur|Dog Days|Granite Mauled|Heartstrings}}
Upon arriving at the vault, it is discovered that Cathan had found a way to call on Velgar and challenge the dragon, requiring some sort of item. Cathan once again traveled alone, leaving most of the goblins to die within the vault. There, the adventurer(s) traveled to [[Ghornfell]] in search of Cathan. Heading towards [[Velgar's Rise]], they find Cathan, deceased and a ghost. Cathan informs them of what happened, and how he was unable to complete the [[Challenge Horn]], the item he discovered. After being informed of how to craft it, the adventurer(s) started gathering resources to not only craft the horn, but better equip themselves. While gathering supplies, they encounter both Vannaka, who they helped in the quest [[Stormtouched Highlands]], learning more of his ancestry, and Doric, who was helped in [[Fractured Plains]], where they were taught how to craft a [[Granite Maul]]. After gathering the supplies, exploring the land, and discovering an ancient song that allowed them to craft the [[Crystal Bow]], they finally craft the horn and challenge Velgar, where they defeated the dragon, not only avenging Cathan, but all those that died to Velgar.

Upon returning to the Wise Old Man with the news and [[Velgar's Head]], they are rewarded with the [[Draconic Visage]], and are told they that can now relax, as Velgar has been dealt with, but should be prepared, as Velgar was just one of the many generals, before facing [[Kuldra]], '''the Dragon Queen.'''

===Undead ahead===
{{OccDur|Withering Heights}}
After a period of rest, the adventurer(s) began to feel an unnatural pull from the north. The Wise Old Man instructed them to meet him at the north-eastern border of the Fractured Plains called Ashien's Watch. There, he revealed the existence of a sealed door at the end of the old road, bound by a powerful necrotic spell. Refusing to interfere with such magic himself, he instead entrusted the adventurer(s) with the phrase required to undo the seal. Upon opening the door, the adventurer(s) discovered a long-forgotten temple, where they encountered [[Death (Grim Reaper)|Death]], the Grim Reaper, who revealed that he had intervened in their past defeats, ensuring they did not meet a premature end. Death then spoke of [[Fellhollow]] and [[Imaru]], explaining their connection to the events unfolding and requesting the adventurer(s)’ aid in defeating an undead dragon and breaking the curse binding her. In exchange for their assistance, he promised a reward. He asks them to speak with Cathan, who he requested to scout the region.

The adventurer(s) were directed to [[Postie Pete]], who informed them that the passage to Fellhollow was blocked. The only remaining route lay through the [[Spectral Door|Spectral Doors]], barriers that could only be perceived and traversed by those whose souls had been sufficiently [[Wither|withered]] to interact with the spectral realm. After learning of the withered state required to perceive and pass through the Spectral Doors, Postie Pete informed the adventurer(s) of the [[Purifying Pool]], a means of restoring their souls and preventing Imaru’s ghostly form from consuming them. Upon arriving in Fellhollow, the adventurer(s) rushed to the nearest well, evading wandering lost souls that attempted to slow their progress. After purifying their souls, they were free to explore the corrupted land and begin their search for Cathan. When they encountered their ghostly ally, Cathan revealed that Imaru’s curse had been divided into three fragments. These fragments anchored the tower’s defences, preventing the adventurer(s) from entering and confronting Imaru directly. Cathan disclosed the locations of the cursed crystals, and the adventurer(s) set out to recover them.

{{OccDur|Even More Restless Ghosts|The Wild Hunt|Seeking Salvation|Things That Go Boom In The Night|Doric's Quest}}

During their journey, they aided in Vannaka laying restless [[Nature Spirit|nature spirits]] and [[Spectral Chinchompa|spectral chinchompas]] to rest; assisting Zanik in releasing trapped souls; and aiding Doric in not only accessing a sealed vault, which rewarded them with the knowledge required to create a [[Salve Amulet|salve amulet]], but also showing them legendary weapons from stories told within the mainland.

{{OccDur|Letters for the Dead|What Remains is Written|Mirror, Mirror}}

As the adventurer(s) traversed through Fellhollow looking for the curse fragments, they inevitably encounter some spooky things. A strange mirror that held a mysterious figure for decades, a arrogant ghost that had his library ransacked by the locals, and hearing that their trusty pal Postie Pete had a small hiccup in the mail delivery run.

With the cursed crystals recovered, the adventurer(s) used them to weaken the defences of Imaru’s tower, allowing them to finally confront the undead dragon. After a prolonged and difficult battle, Imaru was finally defeated. With the threat ended, Death fulfilled his promise and rewarded the adventurer(s) for their assistance. With his task complete, he turned his attention to guiding the newly freed souls safely into the underworld. Cathan would inform the adventurer(s) of a fortress entrance in [[Silverthorn Keep]] and overhearing someone in it, believing them to be alive, asking them to join him on the adventure to explore the new location.

=== A Cursed Fortress ===
{{OccDur|Black Knight's Fortress (Quest)}}

==Attributes==
The player has six major attributes to maintain and develop during their adventures in Ashenfall:

* [[Health]]
* [[Stamina]]
* [[Sustenance]]
* [[Hydration]]
* [[Rest]]
* [[Skills]]

==Gallery==
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File:Default Player Character (Body Type A).png|The default appearance for body type A characters.
File:Default Player Character (Body Type B).png|The default appearance for body type B characters.
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==Update history==
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{{UL|type=patch|date=[[2 May]] [[2025]]|ver=Patch 2 - 0.7.3|update=Beards no longer clip through helmets.}}
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==Trivia==
* There has been questions on whether this character is the former [[rsw:Player_character|World Guardian]] (the Adventurer), but it has been confirmed by developers and in-game lore that they are not the adventurer from ''{{RSL|RuneScape}}'' or ''{{OSL|Old School RuneScape}}''
** This is the second time a new game set in the ''RuneScape'' universe showed a new main character, the first was {{RSL|RuneScape: Idle Adventures}}, a spinoff game that ceased further development and shut down.
** Just like the character in both ''RuneScape'' and ''Old School RuneScape'', Death keeps them from passing on, as they still have work to do.
** Just like the same characters, they have gone toe to toe with god-like enemies, like '''Velgar''' and '''Imaru.'''
* When speaking to Cathan after defeating Imaru, he becomes impressed, stating that the mainland must miss them and how they must have solved all sorts of problems. This is a nod to the players not being in ''RuneScape'' or ''Old School RuneScape'' at the moment and instead are focused on ''RuneScape: DragonWilds''.
* This character is the second character to be given [[Dorgeshuun Crossbow|Zanik's Crossbow]]. The first being the main adventurer in ''RuneScape.''
* When you create a character, either with Body Type A or B, the preset starts off bald, with the adventurer tunic and legging. A nod to how ''RuneScape'' character creation used to be, when you start on {{RSL|Tutorial Island}}, your character preset appearance is bald, with lime green shirt and green pants.
** This is still a thing in ''Old School RuneScape,'' while it was removed in ''RuneScape.''
*** ''RuneScape's'' character creation now comes with a random presets.
* Just like ''RuneScape'' and ''Old School RuneScape'', this character does not like [[Cabbage|cabbages]], according to the item's description.
** However, if you [[Cooking|cook]] a cabbage into a [[Fried Cabbage|fried cabbage]], the description says "Yum! maybe I do like cabbage.
* While not stated in game, it is possible that the character, by the game's lore, is the new king of the [[Garou (race)|garou]] for challenging and defeating the [[Garou King|their King]], as it is a tradition they have according to the lore.
** The same can be considered for the [[Goblin (race)|goblins]], after defeating Velgar, as in their tradition, the strongest rules over the weak, the title of '''Big High War God/Goddess''' could have been transferred to the character.