Role

Chapter 2

In the modern day the Aensgaard Clan is represented most notably by the second
born son of their Patriarch, Grasdraal. Grasdraal's father sought to expand
the family's interests by placing his second born son in the Court of Ale in
service of the King of Akan.

It is no secret that the King of Akan is a bit crazed. Though his advisors would
prefer we say "eccentric." This makes posts like Grasdraal's extremely important
as these Courtiers became the face of the Kingdom. Grasdraal was educated in
political nuances and spent most of his free time in the great Libraries of
Thera where he studied Dwarven history, political ideologies, religious paths
and the history of the great races of Thera. It was during this time that he
began to understand that knowledge was integral to the success of his Kingdom.
From this came his devout worship of Lady Ishuli. While an odd choice for a
Dwarf of his standing, this was typical for Grasdraal who, while eternally loyal
to his heritage, still tends to go about things his own way.

Over the next three decades Grasdraal did nothing but travel from Court to Court.
He represented his Clan in the Sky Court of the Arials, the Griffon Court of
the King of Darsylon, the Horned Court of the Empress of Seantryn Modan and
even the Court of Spiders in the bowels of Teth Azeleth. In all of these he
observed how the Kingdoms operated. He did his best to represent Akan interests,
to help the war effort in Motorn and most importantly: to undermine the Duergar.

During this time he began formally training as a Shaman, another unusualy choice
from a House that is known for its warriors. He returned to Akan expecting to live
out his days as an advisor to the Court of Ale but instead was surprised to learn
that the King and his father had decided to send him to Galadon to represent the
Kingdom in the Blood Tribunal.

This decision was mostly rooted in the need for representation in the mainlands.
For the Aensgaard family it was also about expansion, the creation of new supply
lines and prestige.

For Grasdraal it was an opportunity to leave his mark on this world.