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Aelswyn
Aelswyn, daughter of Folcred
| Name | Aelswyn |
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| Status | Active |
| Occupation | Traveling Bard |
| Age | Young Adult |
| Race | Man |
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| Residence | Anywhere near a warm fire, with a lute on her hip and a horse by her side |
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| Outward Appearance |
(Image from http://allswalls.com/face-freckles-redhead.html#gal_post_73366_face-freckles-redhead-wallpaper-1.jpg)A young woman of Rohan, Aelswyn is tall and athletically built with nimble fingers fit for playing melodies. Fiery orange hair crowns her head that is sprayed with freckles as numerous as the stars upon a wintry night sky. Her bright green eyes are intelligent and piercing, picking up on every movement around her. Her first impression often comes across as flighty and uninterested in conversations longer than a lute's strum, but with time her demeanor presents itself more securely, as a strong-willed but exuberant character. She is not one to hold back her opinions, and as she has learned that this is not always welcome, she does not often seek out simple conversation. Despite her seeming frivolousness, if her mind is set on a task she will seek it relentlessly, disregarding anything that does not pursue her goal. |
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Background
Aelswyn was originally born in the town of Gapholt to her father, Folcred, and her mother, Estwyn. During a Dunlending raid in T.A. 3001, Aelswyn's mother was slain and her father handicapped.
Unable to fight for King Theoden or provide service to Gapholt, Folcred became an exile in his town, and was left to care for himself and Aelswyn alone. Being resourceful, Folcred built a small encampment where he and Aelswyn lived. From a young age, Aelswyn learned to hunt for her food and lived a simple life. Encouraged by her father, who valued resolution and wit over societal customs, Aelswyn was raised as a spirited and outspoken young lady, and had little chance to learn any high manners.
Following after her mother, Aelswyn found joy in music, and quickly made a living of it. She would travel to various towns to entertain, and earn a few coins to support herself and her father.
| Friends | |
|---|---|
| Relatives | none |
| Rivals/Enemies | none |
| Loves | Storytelling, music, sparring (physically and intellectually), and a warm hearth surrounded by laughter |
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| Hates | Small talk, laziness, and general distastefulness |
| Motivation | To be remembered in tales for generations to come |
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