Nathaniel's background
Hey there Bront. I've written up Nate's background for the character.
here it is, for your perusal at any stage.
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Nathaniel grew up just like every other scion of House Denieth. He started weapons training at a young age, his father and mother raised him to be responsible, take control and taught him how to earn respect and lead others. His father (a retired Sentinel Marshal) trained him in tracking, hunting and general woodsmanship. Nate excelled at this part of his training and proved to be an excellent scout and warrior.
He graduated from military school at the age of 18, he was commanding units by 21 and by 25 was something of an prodigal officer in the Blademark. True to his fathers wishes, he transferred to the Defender’s guild as a Captain and returned to his homeland of Cyre. There he defended VIPs and members of other ‘marked Houses while he got married (Gemma) and soon after had a daughter – Laurena. It was during this time that he became drawn in by the teachings of the Silver Flame. His role as a protector was complementary to the role of the Church of the Silver Flame – his closest friend Tabais was a priest of the flame and they had many theological discussion whenever Nathaniel was off duty.
This all changed on the Day of Mourning – at the age of 26, while out of the country on assignment he lost his parents, wife, daughter, estates, friends and nation (he was proud to be born in Cyre).
The next year was dark for Nate. He drank, wenched and generally tried to get himself killed. However he was not very successful, eventually he found himself in Western Breland – in the care of Tobais’ tutor. Tynian was an exorcist of the flame who had lost a leg & a hand in the battle against evil. Here he was tutored in the skills of the cleric. His faith in himself and the flame was strengthened. His resolve to leave Khorvaire better that it is now - resolute. Two years ago Nate left the tutelage of his mentor, having gained a love of the Silver Flame, a righteous hatred for evil, a scornful attitude to the ‘church proper’ and above all a reason to live & die a happy man. From the ages of 28-30 Nathaniel has developed his clerical abilities, smiting evil across the width and breadth of Khorvaire.
Recently two major developments have happened in his life. One, while in Karrakelton he uncovered a Cult of the Dragon Below, leading the attack on its leaders and kyhber-spawned minions. Unfortunately the ultimate leader – a Dolgaunt of particular power got away, while the leader of the Cult – a disillusioned Deneith Scion was slain by Nate.
This lead to his re-emergence on the ‘radar’ of House Deneith, so to speak. They interrogated him and eventually cleared him of any wrong doing (thanks to a Marshal friend of his late-fathers). However there was the question of what to do with him. A devout Flamer is not always a useful defender – his attitude and abilities were no longer suitable for the Blademark either, and there was no way that he could ever become a Sentinel.
A solution was found, a Karrnathi businessman who had done work for the House enquired about Nathaniel, inviting him to join his organisation – Hanable’s Hunters. It was decided that Nathaniel should accept the invitation – which he did gladly. To Nate, the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals is preferable over being banished to the Blademark offices/training grounds, or death. At least this way he could continue to spread the good work of the Flame. Keeping evil at bay when the opportunity presents itself.
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so, let me know when you need him & I'll be right over to kick some ass!
ta
