Background

Served as a squire to an aging Knight whom took me in as his own son at a very young age. From him, I learned many things such as how to control a mount; protecting it from injury while wielding a weapon with confidence and accuracy (mounted combat). Also, to always be aware of my surroundings; to be prepared (improved initiative). He taught me faith in the God of Knights and that no man fears to kneel before the God he trusts. He'd frequently ask "Without faith, without belief in something, what are we?"

I never knew my real parents and my heritage is unknown; I just know that I am different somehow than those that I have grown up with. None-the-less, they are my family and their acceptance of me within their clan has provided me with an inner strength (child of the earth).

Upon reaching the age of 18, my Knight insisted I set out and gain some life experiences. He said there was too much darkness in this world; that I should set out and shine my inner light of purity and good upon it. Dare I say that this was his way of telling me to stomp a mudhole in the hindend of those that oppress and commit acts of evil. I did feel that there was more to this request. Lately, I had sensed a growing unease and tension within him. Almost as if he were struggling within. However, question his motivations and judgement I did not.

I joined up with a caravan heading out from Ek'Gakel, heading south towards Paru'Bor, where I served as a mounted guard against potential bandits.

Full Character Sheet - Arturius

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