Mickerus
First Post
Alright, here goes nothing, as far as background goes. Feel free to suggest any changes to fit how the elven nations/factions fit in, what I'm writing now is based pretty much entirely from the bits and pieces I picked up earlier in this thread and from guesswork; don't know if you have a firm vision for the elven nation or what, but I'm pretty flexible.
House Bryndellar once stood among the greatest houses in terms of power and influence, and it stood only to rise further under the leadership of Sellaith nela Bryndellar - until the first of a plague of tragedies befell the House.
Sellaith's wife, Faldrineth, gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, traditionally a sign of great fortune. Faldrineth perished due to complications during childbirth, and Sellaith found little joy in his progeny thereafter and House Bryndellar began to fall on hard times.
As the years passed, Sellaith fell deeper and deeper into an almost unnatural melancholy. He kept to his own chambers, rarely setting foot outside for any purpose, much less to see his children. The twins were raised by their other kin, and each showed great promise as future leaders of the house. Keldryn, the boy, had both great talent with a blade along with the wit and charm to make a natural leader. Joranas, the girl, was a prodigy in the arcane arts, quickly surpassing even her own tutors.
On their 115th birthday, the twins underwent the ceremony recognising them as adults, and spirits were high for the first time in many years. Even Sellaith came out of his depression to attend, and it was then that a new change overtook him. Sellaith once again took the reigns and began to guide the House back on track, and with his children's aid the Bryndellar began to see prosperity once more.
However, not all was well with Sellaith. He had become prone to fits of rage, and his temper was something to be feared. Rumors spread that he had gone mad, and a rare few even whispered in secret that he had become posessed. Whatever the case, he took out his wrath on any and anybody who crossed his path. Eventually, he went so far as to exile Keldryn, his only son, who quickly found open arms in a rival house.
Foul rumors of House Bryndellar began to spread. Some believed the House sealed a pact with a powerful fiend. Whether this was true, none could say. What was certain was that Bryndellar was still gaining power by the day, as their rivals started disappearing. It was even rumored that Sellaith and Joranas, his own daughter, were lovers. In truth, Joranas never married, but did give birth to a daughter, who was kept from the prying eyes of the public.
Finally, fearing to wait for Bryndellar to take any overt action, three rival houses formed an alliance to remove the emerging threat. Citing the Bryndellar's corrupting bloodline (for it was true that several children within the House had something distinctly not... elven in their blood) as justification for war, the other houses, led by Keldryn, launched a suprise attack and in a single night slaughtered or captured all who chose to remain loyal to House Bryndellar. Joranas was among those slain, and Sellaith was the last to fall, though it took Keldryn and a full ten soldiers to fell him; Sellaith fought with unnatural strength and fury, spitting fire and tearing his foes apart with his bare hands.
House Bryndellar was soon forgotten (both by choice and by circumstance) by all but a few.
Phew. Now then, how it relates to my character.
Sallanais Bryndellar is one of the very few survivors of House Bryndellar. She is the daughter of Joranas and... something very unnatural. Sallanais was still a child during the attack led by her uncle Keldryn, and Joranas gave her life to give Sallanais the chance to escape.
Sallanais has harbored a deep hatred for her "kin" (her "kin" being the elven nations in general, and Keldryn in specific) ever since, and has devoted her time and training to stealth and murder. She has proven quite talented at both, and she takes great joy in causing pain, suffering, and death to others. She has most especially developed a taste for elven blood.
When Sallanais (by now having taken the name "Midnight Fang" and having become almost an urban legend known as the "Kinslayer" for her killings in the elven nations) first heard of the horde being mustered by Zuregath against the elven nations, she rushed to offer her expertise to his side.
Wulp, that's all for now. How's that? I'll write up her description later, but this is what I had in mind as far as background goes. Like I said earlier, if any of it doesn't click, let me know, and I'll be happy to make amendments.
House Bryndellar once stood among the greatest houses in terms of power and influence, and it stood only to rise further under the leadership of Sellaith nela Bryndellar - until the first of a plague of tragedies befell the House.
Sellaith's wife, Faldrineth, gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, traditionally a sign of great fortune. Faldrineth perished due to complications during childbirth, and Sellaith found little joy in his progeny thereafter and House Bryndellar began to fall on hard times.
As the years passed, Sellaith fell deeper and deeper into an almost unnatural melancholy. He kept to his own chambers, rarely setting foot outside for any purpose, much less to see his children. The twins were raised by their other kin, and each showed great promise as future leaders of the house. Keldryn, the boy, had both great talent with a blade along with the wit and charm to make a natural leader. Joranas, the girl, was a prodigy in the arcane arts, quickly surpassing even her own tutors.
On their 115th birthday, the twins underwent the ceremony recognising them as adults, and spirits were high for the first time in many years. Even Sellaith came out of his depression to attend, and it was then that a new change overtook him. Sellaith once again took the reigns and began to guide the House back on track, and with his children's aid the Bryndellar began to see prosperity once more.
However, not all was well with Sellaith. He had become prone to fits of rage, and his temper was something to be feared. Rumors spread that he had gone mad, and a rare few even whispered in secret that he had become posessed. Whatever the case, he took out his wrath on any and anybody who crossed his path. Eventually, he went so far as to exile Keldryn, his only son, who quickly found open arms in a rival house.
Foul rumors of House Bryndellar began to spread. Some believed the House sealed a pact with a powerful fiend. Whether this was true, none could say. What was certain was that Bryndellar was still gaining power by the day, as their rivals started disappearing. It was even rumored that Sellaith and Joranas, his own daughter, were lovers. In truth, Joranas never married, but did give birth to a daughter, who was kept from the prying eyes of the public.
Finally, fearing to wait for Bryndellar to take any overt action, three rival houses formed an alliance to remove the emerging threat. Citing the Bryndellar's corrupting bloodline (for it was true that several children within the House had something distinctly not... elven in their blood) as justification for war, the other houses, led by Keldryn, launched a suprise attack and in a single night slaughtered or captured all who chose to remain loyal to House Bryndellar. Joranas was among those slain, and Sellaith was the last to fall, though it took Keldryn and a full ten soldiers to fell him; Sellaith fought with unnatural strength and fury, spitting fire and tearing his foes apart with his bare hands.
House Bryndellar was soon forgotten (both by choice and by circumstance) by all but a few.
Phew. Now then, how it relates to my character.
Sallanais Bryndellar is one of the very few survivors of House Bryndellar. She is the daughter of Joranas and... something very unnatural. Sallanais was still a child during the attack led by her uncle Keldryn, and Joranas gave her life to give Sallanais the chance to escape.
Sallanais has harbored a deep hatred for her "kin" (her "kin" being the elven nations in general, and Keldryn in specific) ever since, and has devoted her time and training to stealth and murder. She has proven quite talented at both, and she takes great joy in causing pain, suffering, and death to others. She has most especially developed a taste for elven blood.
When Sallanais (by now having taken the name "Midnight Fang" and having become almost an urban legend known as the "Kinslayer" for her killings in the elven nations) first heard of the horde being mustered by Zuregath against the elven nations, she rushed to offer her expertise to his side.
Wulp, that's all for now. How's that? I'll write up her description later, but this is what I had in mind as far as background goes. Like I said earlier, if any of it doesn't click, let me know, and I'll be happy to make amendments.
