Aranel, The Pureborn Hero
The man who carried the world on his shoulders, only to die at the hands of fell magics...
The Chosen One
Physical Description
Specialized Equipment
His armor was blessed and enchanted by only the greatest mages and priests of the land, with his greatsword gifted to him by Voenta herself. He was given an amulet of healing by Rudvite, and was gifted his ability to channel his divine might by the rest of the light pantheon.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
There comes a moment in history, where one person seems to be the center of it all. Where one person can move the very mountains themselves, and where the hopes and dreams of all of the world can be placed on one persons shoulders. This was that one hero. one who carried the world on his very shoulders in a humility unheard of. He was the single gleam of hope in this blighted world, only to be snuffed out cruelly and far too soon. He was born by a humble maiden, who would become Saint Ameh, and from an early life it was clear he was marked by the divines, for Ameh was said to have been given this child by servants of the flame itself. From an early life the whole city of Aramoor was said to have heard stories of the kind hearted boy who was purest of heart. This talk would lead to him joining the knight legion of Aramoor, The Legion of Iron. From there he would train, and it is during his days as a knight, after he single handedly slew one of the largest dragons ever recorded that was attacking a nearby town, did the Pope hear of Aranel.
He was tested for purity and found to be so pure of faith and hope that even a few priests were recorded to have wept in his presence. It was then that the oracles of the Church of the Goddess of Fate, Itar, would discover that he was born on the day of an ancient prophecy, that even foretold his slaying of the great dragon, Aranthenox. The prophecy foretold that one day, evil would rise up to to the west, and that he would lead the world in one incredible charge, to free the world of all evil once and for all. This telling would harden the young Aranel, who would then as the declared Chosen One by the Church of the Flame, right many wrongs in preparation for this prophesized event. He would take many companions such as Yalthy the greatest Wood Elven Marksman, Trekaid Roughfire the mighty dwarven warrior smith, Kiros Boldhold the leonin master wizard, Amos the loyal Direwolf companion, and finally Lex the changeling scout. These heroes would go on to achieve legendary feats, and for a time it was believed no one could hurt them.
Then the Crusade of Light came, when the great vampire legions rose up against the world. Aranel, with his companions and his holy greatsword, Prophecy, he would lead the massive crusader army out into the Deadlands. The fighting was hard and treacherous, with may being lost along the way, but finally the army would make significant gains and finally push into a realm gate that lead to the Sanguine Realm. There many more were slain but opened a path for the mighty Aranel to charge fourth and challenge the great vampire Dragos Von Norie to single combat. It is said the fight was a fight like no other, with the very gods of darkness and the gods of light channeling themselves into each of their strikes. Truly it was a duel like no other...
He died in that fight. No one is entirely sure how but foul trickery by the disgusting vampire menace is said to have pierced the smallest chink in his armor from behind, as many daggers stabbed at him from the back. His body was then thrown from the highest point in the castle, the Tower of Darkness, where his body was recovered by his companions. The army would quickly have to pull back from this. Soon the news of the Pureborn Hero's death would fundamentally ruin morale across the entire army, and after being pushed back heavily by the vampiric armies, King Colart the III would sign the Treaty of Ashes, effectively ending the war with the vampires being able to claim political supremacy over the deadlands. People from all over Nilush and even Carall were devestated by the news of Aranel's death, and it is said entire nations were in mourning for days even after he was buried just off the coast of the Deadlands, for the Church believed he would keep an eternal watch over the Deadlands even after his death. After that his companions would either fade into obscurity or perish. Yalthy, Amos, and Lex died in the retreat from the Deadlands. Trekaid has since faded into nothingness, with no one knowing where he is. Kiros died in the year 4223 by a cowardly assassins', an unfitting end for such a brave wizard.
Perhaps in another life, Aranel would've won against Dragos. Perhaps in another life the Crusade of Light would've vanquished all evil from the world. But this is not that life. He died, and with him, the hopes and aspirations of the whole world. We live in a cursed world, one that has suffered the greatest tragedy of all. We did not even get the dignity to die quickly after this loss, we have been left to simply die slowly, overtime, as the forces of darkness and evil take their sweet time squeezing every ounce of human suffering from us that they can. The Kingdom of Ashenfeld burns in civil war, Neundorf suffered from threats from within, Iadith has gone mad with power after the fall of their kingdom and now wars with Vebastonne, Ustaria is now even more divided then before, and the ever stalwart Tajiran people now must deal with increased demonic activity in their land. Our world is dying, and nothing can stop it....
Sexuality
Unknown as he is said to have sworn a vow of chastity, and seemed to not have any interest in love as he was solely focused on keeping the world safe.
Accomplishments & Achievements
His deeds are many, he has slain great drakes, dragons, demons, vampires, undead and many more. He has routed the armies of evil, and has been a paragon of virtue and light in the world. If only he was still alive today...
Social
Religious Views
He is a fervent follower of the Light Pantheon, for he was chosen by the very gods themselves.
Alignment
Lawful Good
Current Status
Dead and buried in his tomb
Species
Age
32
Life
4168 EC
4200 EC
32 years old
Circumstances of Birth
Born of a divine prophecy
Circumstances of Death
Felled by dark magics by the great vampire
Birthplace
Ashenfeld
Place of Death
The Deadlands/Sanguine Realm
Children
Pronouns
He/him
Gender
Male
Eyes
Golden
Hair
Long, Black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Fair skin
Height
6'3
Weight
173lbs
Belief/Deity
The Light Pantheon
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
