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<blockquote data-quote="Ozmar" data-source="post: 2578148" data-attributes="member: 8021"><p><strong>Sir Jorun Trask</strong></p><p></p><p>An introduction:</p><p></p><p>[sblock]Scene: Sanctuary of the Temple of Heironeous, in the garrison outside Diamond Lake. Sir Jorun Trask enters, and bows before the High Prelate, Valkus Dunn.</p><p></p><p>Valkus: "Welcome, welcome. Come in, young Blade."</p><p></p><p>Jorun: "Sir Jorun Trask, reporting for duty, sir."</p><p></p><p>V: "You may rise. So this is the captain's mighty son. He speaks highly of you, and at great length, so that I have longed to meet the subject of his pride. I must say, you seem younger than I expected. Not quite so hardened for a man who routed the formidable Ogres of the Bloody Peaks."</p><p></p><p>J: "Your pardon, Father, but I think you mistake me for my older brother, Koruth. It was his bravery which you speak of."</p><p></p><p>V: "'Brother'? I did not know Captain Trask had more than one son."</p><p></p><p>J: "He does not speak of me as much, perhaps."</p><p></p><p>V: "I see. Well, if you are cut from the same cloth as your elders, then you shall be a fine asset in the service of our Lord."</p><p></p><p>J: "By the grace of Heironeous, I shall do my best."</p><p></p><p>V: "So what misfortune brings you to this pitiable town?"</p><p></p><p>J: "Sir?"</p><p></p><p>V: "What have you done? Whom have you wronged? Come, you can confide in me, boy, I am your priest, and your confession will be heard."</p><p></p><p>J: "I beg forgiveness, but I have done nothing to be sent here against my will."</p><p></p><p>V: "So? Perhaps some enemy got the better of you and falsely accused you? Tell me, and I shall help you make it right."</p><p></p><p>J: "None sir. I am here by the will of Heironeous, none other."</p><p></p><p>V: "You chose this assignment? Willingly?"</p><p></p><p>J: "In obedience to our god."</p><p></p><p>V: "How do you mean? What priest sent you here? He must have disliked you for some reason..."</p><p></p><p>J: "Your pardon, Father, but no priest sent me. I asked to be assigned to Diamond Lake."</p><p></p><p>V: "What's this? How did you come to this decision."</p><p></p><p>J: "Through prayer and meditation to our Lord, I received an oracle in a dream. I have been called to show the mercy and grace of Heironeous to those who need it most, and to be his sword by defending the weak from evildoers. Through my father, I knew that the nature of this town. There are many people here without hope. They have no reason to be good because they see no value in it. I am here to show them that the teachings of Heironeous offer them hope, and that through living a good life, they can lift themselves out of their troubles. I believe that this calling was chosen for me by our god, and I must obey."</p><p></p><p>V: "My son, I have been preaching the good word of Heironeous to these heathen for 30 years. I fear that many of them are beyond hope, as you shall see."</p><p></p><p>J: "With respect, Father, Heironeous teaches that no man is beyond hope."</p><p></p><p>V: "Except for those who will not heed his teachings."</p><p></p><p>J: "As you say."</p><p></p><p>V: "And here in Diamond Lake are many such men, unfortunately. Still, your youthful idealism does you credit. And when it is dashed by the hard lessons of reality, you shall come to me to repent your pride and folly."</p><p></p><p>J: "We shall see, Father. If it is pride that blinds me, then I shall repent. Yet I hope that I am driven by humble obedience to our god."</p><p></p><p>V: "We shall see. Well, then. Welcome to your flock, young shepherd. May Heironeous grant you wisdom enough to learn from your experiences. In the meantime, report to your watch commander for your duties."</p><p></p><p>J: "Yes, Father."</p><p></p><p>Jorun departs.</p><p></p><p>V: (aside) "Poor, young fool. He shall be a useful servant, for as long as he lasts."</p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>The Character Sheet:</p><p></p><p>[sblock]<strong>Sir Jorun Trask</strong></p><p>Male Human Paladin 1</p><p>Alignment: Lawful Good</p><p></p><p>Height: 6’0"</p><p>Weight: 180</p><p>Skin: Fair</p><p>Eyes: Brown</p><p>Hair: Brown</p><p>Age: 17</p><p></p><p>Str: 16 (+3) </p><p>Dex: 10 (+0) </p><p>Con: 12 (+1) </p><p>Int: 10 (+0) </p><p>Wis: 12 (+1) </p><p>Cha: 16 (+3) </p><p></p><p>Class Abilities: Aura of Good, Detect Evil, Smite Evil (1/day, +3 attack, +1d6+1 dmg)(good)</p><p></p><p>Hit Dice: 1d10+1</p><p>HP: 11</p><p>AC: 16 (+4 Armor, +2 Shield)</p><p>Armor Check Penalty: -4</p><p>Init: +0</p><p>Speed: 30ft</p><p></p><p>Saves</p><p>Fortitude: +3 [+2 base, +1 Con]</p><p>Reflex: +0 [+0 base, +0 Dex]</p><p>Will: +1 [+0 base, +1 Wis]</p><p></p><p>BAB: +1</p><p>MAB: +5 (1d8+3/19-20/S)</p><p></p><p>Skills</p><p>Concentration: +2 [1 rank, +1 Con]</p><p>Diplomacy: +5 [2 ranks, +3 Cha]</p><p>Handle Animal: +4 [1 rank, +3 Cha]</p><p>Ride: +2 [2 ranks, +0 Dex]</p><p>Know (Nobility): +2 [2 ranks, +0 Int]</p><p>Know (Religion): +4 [4 ranks, +0 Int]</p><p></p><p>Feats:</p><p>Improved Smiting (Complete Divine: Smite deals an additional +1d6 damage and is a good-aligned attack.)</p><p>Weapon Focus (Longsword)</p><p></p><p>Languages: Common</p><p></p><p>Equipment:</p><p>Longsword</p><p>Chain Shirt</p><p>Heavy Wood Shield</p><p>Uniform (garrison)</p><p>Backpack</p><p>Rations (10 days)</p><p>Holy Symbol</p><p>Prayerbook / Journal</p><p>Writing Pen</p><p>------------------------------</p><p>Total Weight (61.0#) (light load)</p><p>Total Value (142.1gp) (any remaining shall be donated to charity)</p><p>[/sblock]</p><p>Appearance:</p><p>[sblock]</p><p>Appearance: Jorun Trask is a young, healthy human of medium build. He is attractive and carries himself with an air of confident assurance. He is friendly and always ready to lend a hand to those in need. He trains himself physically so that he can meet the demands that his god will place on him during his travels.</p><p>[/sblock]</p><p>Personality:</p><p>[sblock]</p><p>Personality: Jorun is outgoing and helpful. He feels for the suffering of others and is eager to ease all pain wherever he can. He is a bit naive of the world, but hopes that he will be able to help change things for the better. </p><p>[/sblock]</p><p>Background:</p><p>[sblock]</p><p>Background: Jorun grew up in and between Diamond Lake and the Free City, living alternately with his father, Tolivar, and his mother, Esmerelda of Greyhawk. He and his elder brother, Koruth, greatly enjoyed the time spent with their father, and relished the physical games and sports of the young men in the military life. Their mother and younder sister, Ester, were more inclined toward the magical, and eventually left the family to join the wizard's life. Jorun's father never took well to his wife and daughter involving themselves in those vile magicks, and basically divorced her, driving her away through neglect and spite. Koruth shared his father's prejudices, and his love of strong drink and martial glory. Jorun also admired the strength of arms, but had something of his mother's compassionate nature, and underwent a crisis of conscience when his mother and sister abandonded the family. Finding himself alone in Greyhawk, he fell on the Temple of Heironeous for aid and comfort. Taking him in, the high prelate taught him the Word of Heironeous, and Jorun found his calling. When his father sent for him, he asked to remain at the temple in their service, and Tolivar agreed.</p><p></p><p>Jorun spent many years training in the temple, and experienced several vivid dreams through which he came to believe that he had been chosen to lead a restoration within his god's temple. Seeking guidance, he continued to consult his elders, but never got answers that seemed to conform to his visions. He began to be disliked by his peers and elders, and they arranged to have him transferred out of the city. Sensing that his time to leave had come, he asked to be transferred to Diamond Lake, and the high prelate was only too happy to agree.</p><p></p><p>So Jorun came to Diamond Lake, hoping and believing that his god had sent him to this town to make a difference for Good.</p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Ozmar the Paladin</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ozmar, post: 2578148, member: 8021"] [b]Sir Jorun Trask[/b] An introduction: [sblock]Scene: Sanctuary of the Temple of Heironeous, in the garrison outside Diamond Lake. Sir Jorun Trask enters, and bows before the High Prelate, Valkus Dunn. Valkus: "Welcome, welcome. Come in, young Blade." Jorun: "Sir Jorun Trask, reporting for duty, sir." V: "You may rise. So this is the captain's mighty son. He speaks highly of you, and at great length, so that I have longed to meet the subject of his pride. I must say, you seem younger than I expected. Not quite so hardened for a man who routed the formidable Ogres of the Bloody Peaks." J: "Your pardon, Father, but I think you mistake me for my older brother, Koruth. It was his bravery which you speak of." V: "'Brother'? I did not know Captain Trask had more than one son." J: "He does not speak of me as much, perhaps." V: "I see. Well, if you are cut from the same cloth as your elders, then you shall be a fine asset in the service of our Lord." J: "By the grace of Heironeous, I shall do my best." V: "So what misfortune brings you to this pitiable town?" J: "Sir?" V: "What have you done? Whom have you wronged? Come, you can confide in me, boy, I am your priest, and your confession will be heard." J: "I beg forgiveness, but I have done nothing to be sent here against my will." V: "So? Perhaps some enemy got the better of you and falsely accused you? Tell me, and I shall help you make it right." J: "None sir. I am here by the will of Heironeous, none other." V: "You chose this assignment? Willingly?" J: "In obedience to our god." V: "How do you mean? What priest sent you here? He must have disliked you for some reason..." J: "Your pardon, Father, but no priest sent me. I asked to be assigned to Diamond Lake." V: "What's this? How did you come to this decision." J: "Through prayer and meditation to our Lord, I received an oracle in a dream. I have been called to show the mercy and grace of Heironeous to those who need it most, and to be his sword by defending the weak from evildoers. Through my father, I knew that the nature of this town. There are many people here without hope. They have no reason to be good because they see no value in it. I am here to show them that the teachings of Heironeous offer them hope, and that through living a good life, they can lift themselves out of their troubles. I believe that this calling was chosen for me by our god, and I must obey." V: "My son, I have been preaching the good word of Heironeous to these heathen for 30 years. I fear that many of them are beyond hope, as you shall see." J: "With respect, Father, Heironeous teaches that no man is beyond hope." V: "Except for those who will not heed his teachings." J: "As you say." V: "And here in Diamond Lake are many such men, unfortunately. Still, your youthful idealism does you credit. And when it is dashed by the hard lessons of reality, you shall come to me to repent your pride and folly." J: "We shall see, Father. If it is pride that blinds me, then I shall repent. Yet I hope that I am driven by humble obedience to our god." V: "We shall see. Well, then. Welcome to your flock, young shepherd. May Heironeous grant you wisdom enough to learn from your experiences. In the meantime, report to your watch commander for your duties." J: "Yes, Father." Jorun departs. V: (aside) "Poor, young fool. He shall be a useful servant, for as long as he lasts." [/sblock] The Character Sheet: [sblock][B]Sir Jorun Trask[/B] Male Human Paladin 1 Alignment: Lawful Good Height: 6’0" Weight: 180 Skin: Fair Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Age: 17 Str: 16 (+3) Dex: 10 (+0) Con: 12 (+1) Int: 10 (+0) Wis: 12 (+1) Cha: 16 (+3) Class Abilities: Aura of Good, Detect Evil, Smite Evil (1/day, +3 attack, +1d6+1 dmg)(good) Hit Dice: 1d10+1 HP: 11 AC: 16 (+4 Armor, +2 Shield) Armor Check Penalty: -4 Init: +0 Speed: 30ft Saves Fortitude: +3 [+2 base, +1 Con] Reflex: +0 [+0 base, +0 Dex] Will: +1 [+0 base, +1 Wis] BAB: +1 MAB: +5 (1d8+3/19-20/S) Skills Concentration: +2 [1 rank, +1 Con] Diplomacy: +5 [2 ranks, +3 Cha] Handle Animal: +4 [1 rank, +3 Cha] Ride: +2 [2 ranks, +0 Dex] Know (Nobility): +2 [2 ranks, +0 Int] Know (Religion): +4 [4 ranks, +0 Int] Feats: Improved Smiting (Complete Divine: Smite deals an additional +1d6 damage and is a good-aligned attack.) Weapon Focus (Longsword) Languages: Common Equipment: Longsword Chain Shirt Heavy Wood Shield Uniform (garrison) Backpack Rations (10 days) Holy Symbol Prayerbook / Journal Writing Pen ------------------------------ Total Weight (61.0#) (light load) Total Value (142.1gp) (any remaining shall be donated to charity) [/sblock] Appearance: [sblock] Appearance: Jorun Trask is a young, healthy human of medium build. He is attractive and carries himself with an air of confident assurance. He is friendly and always ready to lend a hand to those in need. He trains himself physically so that he can meet the demands that his god will place on him during his travels. [/sblock] Personality: [sblock] Personality: Jorun is outgoing and helpful. He feels for the suffering of others and is eager to ease all pain wherever he can. He is a bit naive of the world, but hopes that he will be able to help change things for the better. [/sblock] Background: [sblock] Background: Jorun grew up in and between Diamond Lake and the Free City, living alternately with his father, Tolivar, and his mother, Esmerelda of Greyhawk. He and his elder brother, Koruth, greatly enjoyed the time spent with their father, and relished the physical games and sports of the young men in the military life. Their mother and younder sister, Ester, were more inclined toward the magical, and eventually left the family to join the wizard's life. Jorun's father never took well to his wife and daughter involving themselves in those vile magicks, and basically divorced her, driving her away through neglect and spite. Koruth shared his father's prejudices, and his love of strong drink and martial glory. Jorun also admired the strength of arms, but had something of his mother's compassionate nature, and underwent a crisis of conscience when his mother and sister abandonded the family. Finding himself alone in Greyhawk, he fell on the Temple of Heironeous for aid and comfort. Taking him in, the high prelate taught him the Word of Heironeous, and Jorun found his calling. When his father sent for him, he asked to remain at the temple in their service, and Tolivar agreed. Jorun spent many years training in the temple, and experienced several vivid dreams through which he came to believe that he had been chosen to lead a restoration within his god's temple. Seeking guidance, he continued to consult his elders, but never got answers that seemed to conform to his visions. He began to be disliked by his peers and elders, and they arranged to have him transferred out of the city. Sensing that his time to leave had come, he asked to be transferred to Diamond Lake, and the high prelate was only too happy to agree. So Jorun came to Diamond Lake, hoping and believing that his god had sent him to this town to make a difference for Good. [/sblock] Ozmar the Paladin [/QUOTE]
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