Slate
Senior Officer Slate
Slate was originally named Edmund. He was from a noble Talanthian family, trained as a paladin -- on track to take up the Oath of the Crown. In his studies, he encountered the ancient teachings of Silesia's Saint Albanash "The Forgotten Saint". These writings, mostly discarded by the world, claimed that violence is an endless circle and that only pacifism can disrupt the pattern -- no one should be considered beyond redemption.
Edmund mostly ignored these beliefs, and was soon sent to lead a battalion of his family's men-at-arms in service of Telemon, the Iron Saint, who Edmund's family wanted to ingratiate themselves with.
Edmund fought the rebel Jackal forces, and scaled the cliff overlooking the battle to engage the Jackal's wizard lieutenant Bullfrog in single combat. But Bullfrog used his power to hold Edmund on the edge of the cliff, forcing him watch the battle while he told him of the cowardice and meaninglessness of following the twisted Telemon. These words had an effect, but it was Bullfrog's act of mercy in leaving Edmund alive that changed the boy's mind, reminding him of the words of Albanash.
Edmund joined the Jackals and took up the name Slate. He swore an Oath of Redemption as a paladin, combining some of Albanash's teachings of mercy and pacifism with the creed of the resistance and the Jackals. After saving Bullfrog's life and recruiting former enemies into the rebellion, Slate became a senior officer of the Jackals, at age 19.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Tall and thin, but remarkably strong.
Facial Features
Lots of freckles. He is usually clean-shaven.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
- Anger against Telemon for the destruction of his city and killing of his family.
- Grief over the loss of his mentor Bullfrog.
- Hope that many can be redeemed as he was.
- Frustration that few change their hearts.
- Fear that all is in vain.
- Enjoyment of social connections.
Slate is a snarky young paladin who turned against his family to join the rebellion. Frustration and irresponsibility battle with his compassion and redemption oath for control of his actions.
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Alignment
Chaotic Good
Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Senior Officer of the Free Jackals, Battle Medic of the Free Jackals
Year of Birth
535 AF
19 Years old
Spouses
Siblings
Chalk
(Half-Sister)
Children
Current Residence
The Emperor's Folly
Gender
Male
Eyes
Green
Hair
Ginger
Height
6 ft 2 inches
Weight
165 pounds
Belief/Deity
Aligned Organization