Description
A short, bearded figure stands here looking about the area
with a grin upon his face. Beneath his headwear, you can
see that his head down to the sideburns is nearly entirely
shaved. From the brownish-colored stubble, the hair moves
down to a thick beard which is long enough to reach his
waist. As he turns slightly, you notice what looks like a
beard that hangs from the back of his head as well, and yet
as you look closer, you notice it is more hair hanging from
his head. Above his large mouth is a bulbous nose that seems
reddish in the light. Under thick eyebrows are large eyes
that are surrounded by wrinkles from the ever-present smile
that seems to always adorn his face. Brown irises that
match his hair glisten with a light of their own as they
watch his surroundings. His skin is dark from a combination
of tanning, dirt, and grime that cover his body. As you look
at him closer, you see he wears armor that covers most all of
his body and yet seems very comfortable when he moves about.
Role
The Sins of the Parents, the Sins of the Child
Added Thu Jan 4 19:47:14 2024 at level 1:
My parents were berserkers, strong ones who were known for
their power and ferocity in battle. They also were some of
the rudest people you could have ever met in your life. They
would consistently drink barrels of ale a day and expected me
to do the same and because of that, I was consistently a drunk
from an early age. My parents also felt that their hands were
allowed to be any place they wished to be at any time. They
would consistently be found fondling and grabbing both lads
and lasses by the hair, the breasts, and the genitals as if
it was their right. Of course, all of this did not matter to
them because they felt that their war records made them above
any reproach or question. Obviously, the sins of the father
or mother are often repeated by the child.
It did not strike me until later in my life that I realized
the behavior of my family was not right and not something that
I should have ever repeated. It still bothers me daily that
I did. It took me time to begin to treat my fellow dwarves
like they were real people instead of just possessions won in
battle. This was also the time that I began to rebel against
my parents and their ideals, instead wanting to be merciful
and caring of my fellow dwarves so that I could protect them
and nurture them as they should be. I began to step between
my parents and their conquests with their hands and instead
tell them no. This endeared the people of Akan to me, but it
sealed my fate with the Thunderhammer clan.
Thunderhammer No More?
Added Thu Jan 4 19:47:37 2024 at level 1:
The day I entered my name into the rolls of the paladin guild
was the day that I was disowned from the Thunderhammer clan.
I had determined that I was going to be the shield for the weak
and the innocent, but to do so with honor and duty as the most
important part of my life. My family had shown that they did
not truly care about the honor that is required between dwarven
people. The guild showed me that there was an importance in
service that is merciful and that doing so is a powerful thing
that can lead others into a better way of life. Protecting the
others of the world was more important than the glory of the war.
My parents, obviously, did not agree. They screamed at me, they
beat me with their fists and I stood there and took it. I would
not strike back at my parents as I still loved them even if they
were misguided in their beliefs. What I learned, though, was
that my family only cared for themselves and their blows were the
proof to me as I walked away from my home with tears streaming
down my cheeks and into my beard. No matter what they said or
did to me, though, I would always carry with me the Thunderhammer
name. Perhaps one day, they might be proud of me.
The Faith of a Squire, the Faith of the Code and Order
Added Thu Jan 4 19:48:03 2024 at level 1:
I learned much in my time in the guild as a squire. I learned to
provide healing both through my faith and through the use of the
aid of herbs and bandages. I learned of faith and the strength
that it provides you if you believe fully. The guildmaster told
me of the Goddess Azorinne and her acts of judgment and mercy.
It was these words that set me on the path to seek her out and
continue learning to change from the the raising that I had from
my parents. I began to believe entirely in the ways of the code
of the paladins, but also the knowledge that I had of the Goddess.
For the first time since my parents disowned me, I began to feel
like I was not alone in the world.
Thinking of the ways of the code of the paladins, I began to find
that an important part of my life would be following rules and
laws. Only in this orderly way of thinking could I find a path
that was true to myself and my faith. I determined that I would
become a Magistrate so that I could continue the work I started
in my hometown of Akan and to be the merciful shield that would
protect the innocent who only sought safety and prosperity in the
lives of themselves and their kin.
The Spire, Meeting Azorinne, and The Light in the Spire
Added Fri Jan 12 18:00:30 2024 at level 35:
It was my honor that my application to be a Magistrate was welcome
to the Provincial and Provost Magistrates. It seemed there were
some others of the Light that had recently joined the Spire and
it was good that it was beginning to grow stronger in proetection
of the cities. Yet, even with that, I was still concerned.
This concern only became clearer as I met the Lady Azorinne. She
spoke to me and a paladin who also followed her teachings and I
began to realize how much my path would be difficult. Even with
this, the Lady was prepared to let me try if we were able to deal
with what would happen walking this path. She suggested that I
spend some time speaking to those like Bazz and hear the stories
of the problems between the Fortress and the Spire. What I could
not have guessed is how prophetic these conversations would be.
Bazz told me about the past with Sylvus and Ilise. Unfortunately,
the story of Ilise was quite bad when listening to it with Ilise
being struck and having to strike out against the Fortress even
though both parties were of the Light. Because of this, it has
influenced the vow I will make to Lady Azorinne. I determined that
my vow would be that I will always put the Light first, I will never
raise my weapon against one of the Light, and that I will try to
help guide to good decisions that protect all of the Light.
Bazz also suggested that perhaps I write a missive to the Fortress
introducing myself and trying to get ahead of any possible concerns
that the past could repeat itself. I have found that I will need
to do this quickly to try to avoid possible confrontations as the
dwarf of the Fortress, Bynna, has sent a missive to the Spire with
threats involved against those of the Spire who defended the Empire.
The problem, though, is that all aggression towards the Spire could
hurt the Light, especially Woreich and myself.
PK Wins
Jan 12, 2024|Lv 32|The Church of Virtuous Vices|Slihnx vs 3: [33] Aesrii (53%, fireball), [32] Turtraen (3%), [29] Amedia (43%)
Jan 23, 2024|Lv 46|The Spire of the Blood Tribunal|Zolgandor vs 3: [45] Aesrii (7%), [46] Turtraen (41%), [51] Skaya (51%, immolation)
Feb 7, 2024 |Lv 51|The Spire of the Blood Tribunal|Ogahn vs 2: [51] Turtraen (56%, divine power), [51] Amedia (43%)