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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ozmar" data-source="post: 2538259" data-attributes="member: 8021">OK, It took me a while to wrap my brain around a character history/concept, but here is one for consideration. He is Sir Jorun Trask, a young idealistic paladin of Heironeous.[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]</blockquote>

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