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Eradaen
Eradaén "Greymane" Veryamaethon
| Name | Eradaen |
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| Status | Active |
| Occupation | Dúnadan Ranger of The North |
| Age | Middle aged |
| Race | Man |
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| Residence | Wanderer |
| Kinship |
| Outward Appearance |
(Image courtesy of artastrophe from deviant art) (Music: Dance with the Trees by Adrian von Ziegler)
Eradaén has a rough disheveled appearance not uncommon to the Dúnadan ranger. His hair long, dark, and matted in places with streaks of grey running through it.
He also sports a goated beard with a stubble that looks like it hasn't been trimmed for a few days.
His eyes are that of a dark grey with a steely glance at best. Skin is that of a pale tanned weathered nature most common to a ranger of the wild.
Upon first glance he his young looking, although his age is very much older, possibly that of around 40-50 years.
He stands at approximately 5 foot and 11 inches in height. His build is quite muscular and athletically toned.
He wears his father's leather armor with an overcoat of chest mail. His cloak is that of a Dúnadan and is fastened with a single mallorn leaf brooch etched in gold.
He also wears a long sword and dagger at his belt. The hilts bear emerald jewels and the blades bear symbols of the Sindarin elves. He also wears upon his back a bow crafted by that of the elves of Lothlórien.
It is quite apparent he his known and liked within the realm of Lórien. |
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Background
( Eradaén - pronounced Era-dine, or Erra-dyne )
Known by the Elves of Mirkwood, Rivendell, and Lothlórien as Veryamaethon ( Brave Fighter ) and in the Bree land and to some hobbits in The Shire as "Greymane" due in part to the strands of grey forming within his locks of hair.
Eradaén, son of Eradan, Ranger of the Dúnedain was born in the lands to the north of Bree land. His bloodline traces back to that of Aravorn (T.A 2497-2654, 9th Chieftain of the Dúnedain).
Brought up by his father after his mother died whilst still a child. He his an adept hunter, taught the ways of the bow, sword, dagger, and the wilds of the land.
Being the son of a Dúnadan he has constantly moved from area to area never settling for long. Upon his coming of age he was accepted into the company as a Dúnadan himself. Over the years he has become firm friends with Saeradan, Lenglinn, Candaith, Mincham, Calenglad, Halbarad, Daervunn, Dagoras, Arohir, Orthonn, Amarion, and Toradan to name but a few.
When his father passed away, Eradaén vowed to continue his father's work and keep watch over the lands of the north as his father had done before him.
He has been tasked by his Chieftain, Lord Aragorn of the Dúnedain, to keep watch over the lands of Eriador protecting them from all evil. He stands alongside his friend and kinsman Halthorn in the Green Company, a band of rangers sworn to protect these lands for their Chieftain.
In turn they also stand alongside their friends Leofan, Amlarad, Earganon, and others to form the Safeguard the North, a group of rangers whom are sworn to protect the northern lands of Eriador.
| Friends | |
|---|---|
| Relatives | None, both mother and father deceased |
| Rivals/Enemies | All servants of the enemy |
| Loves | His silver star which was given to him by Halbarad upon coming of age. This he wears fastened to a leather cord around his neck. It is kept hidden from view of unsavoury kind. |
|---|---|
| Hates | All servants of the enemy |
| Motivation | To protect the Free Peoples of Middle Earth |
| Quotes | No diriel! No venen! Avo osto! Hebo Estel! (Be watchful! Be bold! Fear not! Have hope!) |
Eradaen's Adventures
| Legend of the Dúnedain III | 11 years 6 months ago |
| Legend of the Dúnedain II | 11 years 9 months ago |
| Legend of the Dúnedain I | 11 years 9 months ago |
