Rurik is in Hommlet looking for a book that chronicles the exploits of a relatively unknown paladin of Heironeous. Supposedly her personal journal, the book was lost when she fell at the first razing of the Temple of Elemental Evil. Rurik’s church in Verbobonc would very much like to publish the writing if the diary is located. There are rumors that the book has found its way into Todariche Nem’s collection.
At a distance, an onlooker might confuse Rurik for a cavalier knight in shiny armor, riding in on a beautiful mount. But Rurik
doesn’t like distance; he has no concept of personal space and - at times – fails to show proper tact. He can barely ride his horse, but certainly smells like he has been around the beast
for a long time.
Rurik carries a grudge
forever, big things or little things. He is ever mindful of all who have wronged him; his retribution onto them will come one day. He blames Moradin for failing to
forge him with the charm and character necessary to become a proper paladin, so he worships another deity. Note: Rurik bears no ill will against Moradin’s faithful and can generally hold his temper and tongue in check when clergy speak of Moradin’s might and power.
Rurik isn’t preachy; he’d rather show his faith with deeds more than with words. If the book he seeks cannot be located, Rurik will likely stay in the area to help with what matters he can and search around for more hints about the journal’s location (if it exists at all).
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I have some knowledge of the area due to mentionings of the Temple of Elemental Evil from members of my local group. I have, unfortunately, never played it.
Character posted here:
http://dndonlinegames.com/testvb/view.php?id=24681
I'll have spells selected by Thursday evening. Dragoon, if you want the character sheet posted here, it's not a problem. I'm not so great with formatting though, so it will lose some of the content's legibility.
