Traris Insir
Highlord Traris Insir (a.k.a. The Revanant)
Last remnant of the proud House of Insir.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Traris has lived a long life of war, and has the scars to prove it. For an elf he is quite strong, though still of a slim elven build Traris is able to decapitate ogres and trolls with ease.
Facial Features
Traris has typical elven features, sharp and ridged though he has several small burns from the attack on his camp that claimed the life of his mother.
Identifying Characteristics
Traris constantly dyes the ends of his hair teal as a memorial of his mother.
Physical quirks
While it appears as if Traris is cocksure and off guard at all times,he is constantly probing his surroundings with his psychic abilities.
Special abilities
Traris one of the strongest mortal Psychics that live on Irindor.
Apparel & Accessories
Traris wears Dragonscale armor and has a Longsword of Adamantite, a dragonfang dagger, and a short sword of mithral he uses to deflect blows on occasion.
Specialized Equipment
Traris carries with him a curious glowing stone that glows sky blue, its purpose is unknown though it is clearly magical in nature.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Traris has spent his entire life waging a shadow way against the Voss and the Dark Elves who destroyed his House and occupy the ancient homeland. A student of war, Traris has led a number of attacks against Ravan settlements, ships, and Temples in the name of Vengance and liberation. His early years were spent both studying under his mother who helped hone his Psychic abilities, and his Uncle who trained him in the ways of the blade. Traris spent most of his life in Ravan fighting to reclaim it in the name of Sya'Nau and later for himself. even as a child Traris was embroiled in the war effort, studying and sharpening swords, reading reports, harvesting food, aiding the wounded and scouting forward outposts and Voss movements. It wasn't until the home his mother had built for Traris and other refugees was attacked by Shades of Voss and Ravan Reavers that Traris took his first life. Though Traris managed to escape, his Mother and Uncle were lost during the raid. since then Traris has lead the effort to reclaim his birthright and liberate Sya'Nau from the Shadow of Ravan, abandoning tradition and adopting more cruel and unconventional means of war. Traris would survive to lead the war effort, reforming the disjointed rebel factions under his banner. The unified insurgants came to be known as The Zaron, a Voss word for an insect with an annoying sting that prove fatal in swarms. Traris has proven to be an apt strategist, refusing to meet the Voss head on, relying instead on hit and run tactics the elves often use though with much more cruel intentions, attacking supply lines and civilians as well as military targets to unbalance the Voss offensive.
Education
Traris was trained by his mother, a powerful Psychic herself, and his Uncle a former Blademaster.
Employment
Traris is currently the Leader of the Sya'Nau Liberation Army
Accomplishments & Achievements
Traris has effectivly kept Voss or Dark Elf settlers from fully claiming the land as their own, frustrating any attempt to claim any territory south of the Frostfell.
Traris sent a group of nearly 300 freshly recruited banner men into a suicide mission as a means of distracted the Voss, so Traris and the main force could flank the Voss staging point en mass while the primary force was engaged.
Failures & Embarrassments
Traris deeply regrets his inability to save his mother and uncle, though he doesn't feel it as a failure merely as a cost of the war effort.
Mental Trauma
Traris lost touch after his mothers death, and now exhibits cruel and psychopathic tenancies. Traris has shown to be quite grim outside of battle, normally mocking his allies on their ideals he perceives as weak or misguided and holds the belief of freedom in contempt, saying it is just a lie to guide the weak and makes people soft. In addition, Traris believes that comfort is a myth given to the young before they experience the cruelty and pain of reality much as it was happened to himself.
Intellectual Characteristics
In some cases, Traris possess a dark, dry sense of humor with a sardonic wit. In battle, Traris is pragmatic, deadly, deceitful, clever, confident and callous in his methods in achieving victory, caring little about the concept of honor and more about the slaughter of his foes and culling out the weak,much to Sya'Nau purists Chagrin. He sees no reason to honor those who fall in battle, for in his mind, glory belongs to those who kill. Furthermore, he will use extreme methods to win a battle, no matter what it costs, what it destroyed or who is caught in the crossfire. Nonetheless, despite his lack of scruples, Traris keeps his word when it comes to a bargain, and does not take kindly to betrayal.
Morality & Philosophy
As Highlord of the Insurgency, Traris cared little whether his followers believe in his cause , all that matters to Traris is their obedience. He has admitted to envoys that while he wishes to save his people from Ravans wrath, he intended to lead and control them, not "free" them. Nonetheless, Traris has proven to be a dangerous yet powerful and skilled leader to his people.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Traris desires to usurp the Ravan invaders and install his own regime where the Elves will answer his beck and call.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Traris does not hide his contempt well, as he feels he's often the most powerful creature in the room he speaks his mind bluntly.
Likes & Dislikes
Traris enjoys hunting, often using it as a means of relaxation. Though Traris is an elf, he despises Skytear wine to the point he refuses to let those he travels with partake as well.
Virtues & Personality perks
Traris has developed a method where he instills a thought within his opponents mind, making it appear as if he's attacked one way when in reality he is striking elsewhere. he's used this method to great advantage during his years as Highlord.
Vices & Personality flaws
Traris is arrogant and petty, slaying or manipulating his underlings to their deaths if he feels they are too weak or narrow minded to see the task to completion.
Social
Social Aptitude
Despite his abrasive nature, Traris can be quite charismatic when the time calls for it, delivering speeches to rally troops and broaden his ever growing army.
Mannerisms
Traris makes it a point to seem relaxed even in situations where those nearby clearly wish him harm. sneering and goading opponents to their deaths.
Alignment
Lawful Evil
Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Year of Birth
10000
721 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
Traris was Born in Highgate but raised in the Ruins of Sya'Nau, present day Ravan.
Birthplace
Highgate
Children
Eyes
Dark Grey
Hair
Long Black hair with Teal tips.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale
Height
156 cm
Weight
68 kg
Quotes & Catchphrases
"The honor of elves led them to ruin, you've fought in a way that would make your ancestors proud and it's gotten your people killed. follow me, and we shall fight as wolves." Traris, attempting to recruit another group of rebels to his banner.
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