Role

Chapter 1

Summary and Traits
Added Mon Aug 22 21:31:51 2022 at level 6:

Summary and Traits

Theoduin's full name is Theoduinalastyrial. He allows it to be abbreviated to
Theoduin for the sake of other Therans. He's adopted the last name
"Tahl'miltheryn", the name of the society from where he comes.

This society, occassionally abbreviated as the "Tahl", are very much believers
in the High-Elven superiority over other races.

The Tahl also have a strong sense of duty, of service above themselves. They
do not place value in individual accomplishments or property.

That sense of superiority over others creates an almost paternalistic
responsibility towards other "lower" races.. in Theoduin's mind, they are
weaker (if not physically, then mentally and spiritually) and need his
guidance and protection.

On his 100th birthday, Theoduin was chosen from his village to carry out this
responsibility. He left with no fanfare and with no hope of returning home.
He's just doing his duty.

That said - upon leaving his village and joining Thera, Theoduin realizes the
"lower" races are more complex and nuanced than he was taught. This drives a
desire to learn more, so that he can fulfill his responsibility. He will do so
in the Eternal Library, under the tutelage of Ishuli.

Ultimately, Theoduin will find himself as a Squire to the Fortress, thinking
that is the best place to allow him to fulfill his obligations.

Believing himself superior, Theoduin may be condescending to allies and
enemies. He may offer unwelcome help, advice or guidance. He may even
"Elf-splain" simple matters that don't require explanation.

His driving trait, though, will be a deep devotion and compassion to those of
the Light, a desire to lead the lost to the Light, and to destroy those that
cannot and will not be saved.

Coming from a society that shuns materialism and greed, Theoduin will carry no
value for possessions or physical goods. In practice, this will mean he shuns
rare and expensive items and relies only on the essentials. We'll see how
closely he sticks to that as he ages.