Council Chief Torgo Trunkhold
Council Chief Torgo Irathi Trunkhold (a.k.a. Weaver of the Winds)
Council Chief Torgo Trunkhold is a revered Loxodon elder, co-leader of the fortified city of Serentinel alongside Giff Fleetmaster Korrin Starcharge. Known for his wisdom and powerful presence, Torgo is both a spiritual guide and a master mercer, famed for his enchanted silks that shimmer with celestial patterns. His deep voice resonates like ancient drums through the halls of the Marble Tier, and his counsel is sought by artisans and generals alike. Torgo embodies the Loxodon values of peace, harmony, and ancestral reverence while navigating the complexities of a dual-race governance. His leadership is marked by steady guidance, eloquence, and an unwavering dedication to balance between spirituality and defense.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Exceptionally strong and sturdy for his age; slowed only slightly by time
Body Features
Wide shoulders, thick arms, long prehensile trunk with ritual tattoos in white ink
Facial Features
Deep lines of age and wisdom, with heavy-lidded, expressive eyes
Identifying Characteristics
Twin spiral carvings in his tusks marking his initiation into spiritual leadership
Physical quirks
Trunk often traces invisible patterns in the air when deep in thought
Special abilities
Weavecraft Enchantment: Can imbue cloth with magical properties (light, resistance, emotion-channeling)
Tranquil Presence: Passive aura that calms nearby creatures and enhances meditation
Cosmic Breath: Once per week, may channel an ancestral wind to shield allies or dispel chaos magic
Apparel & Accessories
Trunk often traces invisible patterns in the air when deep in thought
Specialized Equipment
Mantle of the Loomkeeper – enchanted to resist damage and cast a calming aura
Spindle of Winds – a ceremonial artifact that summons breezes to carry his voice across the city
Banner of Silent Accord – a magical tapestry used in Council debates to compel truth and focus
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Raised by weavers and sages, Torgo showed an early affinity for textiles and enchantments. He trained under the mystic-weaver Irmuthus in the Temple of Ancients, later becoming a master in the spiritual and arcane properties of fabric. He entered governance through the Order of the Cosmic Tranquil.
Education
Studied under the Cosmic Loommasters, trained in ancestral rituals, history, and silkcraft enchantments
Employment
Mercer, spiritual leader, and Council Chief of Serentinel
Accomplishments & Achievements
Founded the Whisperweave Atelier, producing sentient cloth used in rituals
Brokered the first binding pact between Loxodon and Giff
Enchanted the “Winds of Peace” tapestry, which calmed a decade-long astral storm
Failures & Embarrassments
Once refused to support a Giff-led initiative on harbor expansion, which led to supply delays and friction within the Council
Mental Trauma
Haunted by visions during meditation after the Realmshatter — believes a piece of himself was "left behind" in the cosmos
Intellectual Characteristics
Incredibly wise, methodical, abstract thinker; communicates in metaphor and parable
Morality & Philosophy
Follows the Path of the Eternal Cycle — believes in reincarnation, balance, and peaceful stewardship of power
Taboos
Refuses to wear metal armor — believes it severs one's connection to the Earth
Will not cut sacred silk threads once woven; all mistakes must be worked into the final design
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To safeguard Coshar’s balance between spiritual reverence and militaristic necessity; to lead Serentinel into peaceful prominence
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Excellent at diplomacy, enchantment, and strategy
Inept at fast decisions under duress; prefers long contemplation
Likes & Dislikes
Likes:
Stargazing, ancient hymns, woven textures, hot leaf tea
Dislikes:
Loud arguments, wastefulness, iron tools
Virtues & Personality perks
Patient, wise, fair-minded, empathetic
Vices & Personality flaws
Occasionally stubborn, resistant to new technology
Personality Quirks
Hums softly when in deep concentration; gestures in long, fluid motions
Hygiene
Impeccably clean; views physical cleanliness as a reflection of inner clarity
Representation & Legacy
Considered one of the most influential spiritual leaders since the founding of Coshar; his tapestries are preserved as sacred artifacts, and his weaving philosophy is studied across Astrium
Social
Reign
Serving on the Council of Guardians for 36 years; Council Chief for the last 11
Contacts & Relations
- Close ally of Fleetmaster Korrin Starcharge (Giff Co-Leader)
- Member of the Order of the Cosmic Tranquil
- Mentor to several apprentices in the Marble Tier
- Honorary member of the Artificers of Coshar
Family Ties
Mate deceased (Sahana Trunkhold, former hymnweaver)
One child, Irva Trunkhold – an astral researcher at the Institute of Coshar
Religious Views
Follower of the Breath of All, a Loxodon belief in the eternal wind of souls; domain: Peace, Knowledge, and Wind
Follows beliefs of Eldath
Social Aptitude
Extremely charismatic, slow-speaking but compelling; radiates calm authority
Mannerisms
Bowing slightly before speaking; often places a hand to his heart when offering advice
Hobbies & Pets
Weaving narrative tapestries
Singing low-frequency hymns in the Temple of Ancients
Collecting wind chimes from across the realms
Speech
Deep and melodic; speaks in parables and proverbs, each word deliberate and resonant
Wealth & Financial state
Considered wealthy by Loxodon standards; his tapestries fetch high prices
Current Status
Maintain harmony between the Loxodon and Giff in Serentinel, and secure a unified seat on the Astrium Council
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Council Chief of Serentinel; Weaver of Winds; Loomkeeper of the Ancients
Age
141
Date of Birth
3rd Veilshadow 740
Circumstances of Birth
His birth was accompanied by a rare bloom of the Windcaller Flowers, believed to signify ancestral favor
Birthplace
Verdant Meadows, Coshar
Children
Current Residence
A tranquil stone villa within the Marble Tier, surrounded by a meditation garden and silk-hung colonnades
Sex
Male
Eyes
Deep umber, with specks of gold that flicker in candlelight
Hair
None (Loxodon typically lack hair tusks are adorned with silver rings and colored beads
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Slate-grey with rough texture, carved with ceremonial tusk markings
Height
9'4"
Weight
860lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
“As the wind bends the branch, so must we bend our will to peace.”
“A single thread, frayed, may undo a tapestry; so too a soul uncentered.”
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