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Origins

by Kemurial Eowynnende

Kemurial Eowynnende, Bastered Son of House Nyntynel
 
In the grand halls of the House Nyntynel, a lineage known for its unwavering devotion and distinguished service, Kemurial Eowynnende was an illegitimate bastered son. A half elf—be that as it may, his high elf father insured from a young age, Kemurial was immersed in the teachings and traditions of the paladin order, destined to uphold the honor and legacy of his noble house. His early years were marked by rigorous training, both physical and spiritual, shaping him into a formidable warrior and a devout follower of the oaths that defined his path.
 
However, as he grew older, Kemurial began to perceive a troubling shift within the order he had once revered. A "soft" corruption and complacency seeped into the very heart of the chivalric order, distorting its purpose and eroding its moral foundation. The leaders, who were once paragons of virtue, now seemed more interested in power and personal gain than in serving the greater good.
 
Disheartened but resolute, Kemurial made a courageous decision: to strike out on his own and create the miracle he wished to see in the world. He believed that true change required direct action, an insight further reinforced through countless trials and tribulations on the road. His journey across lands teeming with danger and despair honed his skills and tempered his spirit, revealing and reeling in the stark contrast between the ideals he held dear and the harsh realities of the world.
 
Despite his disillusionment with the order, the politics, the petty faction rivalries, the pageantry, and the posturing, Kemurial remained steadfast in his oaths. His commitment to the oaths of compassion, courage, honesty, honor, and duty never wavered, even as adversity and isolation of the road caused him turn inward.
 
There he discovered a long-dormant power within himself. This inner strength, an indelible mark inside infusing him with arcane magic, unfurling like a pair of immensely powerful yet long forgotten wings. Kemurial found that he was not just a paladin, but also a sorcerer, with the ability to wield arcane energies alongside his martial prowess.
 
Embracing this newfound power, Kemurial regards it as both a gift and a responsibility. He continues to cultivate his strength, forging a unique path combining his paladin's code with the potent magic that flows through his veins. He works tirelessly with the Iron and in the communities he passes through, a symbol of strength and resilience, a arbiter and instrument of justice, using his abilities to protect the innocent, vanquish evil, and bring hope to those in need.
 
Kemurial, now a seasoned warrior bearing a heart filled with purpose, stands as a beacon of light in a world shrouded in darkness. His journey is far from over, but he remains undeterred, driven by an unwavering desire to do good and restore the perceived loss of authenticity of the Order of Golden Fate. In a time of great uncertainty, Kemurial strives to be the change he once sought in the world, embodying the true essence of a paladin with the magical might of a sorcerer.