Nathalien Whyteclaw Character in The Denary Realms | World Anvil

Nathalien Whyteclaw

Credit to my friend AC for the idea in the character's origin.

Captain Nathalien Whyteclaw (a.k.a. The Vindicator)

The history of the Whyteclaw family and their name is fascinating, if not also a little funny. The first one to take upon the name Whyteclaw, was Roderick, a Raion archivist, appointed by the Royal Court to oversee the built of the new Royal Library. A series of accidents caused a level of the old building to flood, rendering a portion of the books stored there unreadable. Roderick trying to save as many books as possible, discovered a book containing the history of the Whytelaw family. The book was heavily eroded by the water but an error in translation made Roderick believe that the actual name was Nathalien Whyteclaw instead of Whytelaw. When his error became apparent, his colleagues gave him the nickname Whyteclaw. King Ulf learned about it and found it funny. As a joke, to punish Roderick for his mistake, he officially changed his family name to Whyteclaw stating that the next male heir would need to take the name Nathalien. The next male heir came generations later, current Guard Captain of Mandrel, Nathalien Whyteclaw.
— Zyx, Names Of Legend And Otherwise

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Excellent physical condition

Identifying Characteristics

A scar crosses his face from the forehead to the upper lip. It goes over his left eye which is lighter in color.

Special abilities

Has no magic abilities. Relies on physical strength and agility to overpower opponents.

Apparel & Accessories

Wears part metallic, part leather armor

Specialized Equipment

Wields a Greatsword

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Nathalien was born to a Raion mother, Rathesa Whyteclaw . His mother had been self-exiled from her home, claiming differences with her family. His true father is an uknown Raion, as Nathalien is pure of blood. Rathesha remarried a blacksmith in Mandrel and settled in.
Nathalien grew up watching the guards and mercenaries of the various guilds come and go. He dreamt of joining them and was able to do just that when he came of age. He chose to join the Iron Legion and rose through their ranks.
However he argued constantly with his superiors over some of the shadier parts of the Guild, like slavery and acting as hired killers. He eventually was transferred to the Iris Guard where he rose through the ranks and became the Guard Captain. He is now the longest serving Guard Captain and is respected by the majority of the population in Mandrel as just, albeit a harsh judge at times. Under his command the Iris Guard has managed to make Mandrel virtually crime free.

Education

Trained with the Iron Legion

Employment

Rose through the ranks of the Iron Legion to become the current Guard Captain of Mandrel.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Longest serving Guard Captain in Mandrel.

Morality & Philosophy

Unwavering against crime and criminals.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

His goal is to make Mandrel utterly devoid of any criminal activity. This complicates his relationship with the Iron Legion.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Not a fan of magic, refusing to learn or practice with it.

Likes & Dislikes

  • Dislikes crime

  • - Has a tedious relationship with those who take the law in their own hands

    Virtues & Personality perks

  • Honorable

  • - Lawful
    - Just

    Vices & Personality flaws

  • Easily Angered

  • - Tends to get overzealous with crime

    Social

    Family Ties

  • Mother: Rathesha Whyteclaw

  • - Father: Unknown
    - Step-father: Robert Blackrey

    Religious Views

    Non religious

    Social Aptitude

    Charismatic leader and a respected officer of Mandrel

    Mannerisms

    He tends to get overzealous in his pursuit of Justice

    Speech

    Has a deep and resonating voice

    Wealth & Financial state

    Has managed to save enough money to buy a couple of houses in Mandrel. His mother and step-father occupy one and he lives in the one next to them.
    Alignment
    Lawful Good
    Current Location
    Ethnicity
    Honorary & Occupational Titles
    Guard Captain of Mandrel
    Year of Birth
    7755 AtC -1754 Years old
    Circumstances of Birth
    Product of Interspecies Romance
    Birthplace
    Mandrel
    Children
    Current Residence
    Mandrel
    Gender
    Male
    Eyes
    Gray
    Hair
    Light brown mane
    Height
    2.2 Steps
    Weight
    97 stones
    Quotes & Catchphrases
  • Fighting fire with fire is good, until you get burned.

  • - When you beat them and they don't stay down, beat them some more.
    - Crime might pay you in gold, but you lose in morality.


    Cover image: by Endora Rodgers

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