Vanthryth of Rohan, son of Eorthryth, appeared into a noble line, an only son. His childhood was considered privileged and under these circumstances he thrived. He was educated under the care of many great Horse Masters and excelled in the arts of stealth and other subtleties. He mastered the ways of the knife with finesse that's rarely seen and gained the agility to maneuver at speed. His peers saw promise.
When he was seventeen, things changed abruptly for him. He found himself alone and for the first time in his life, fearful. His Mother had died years ago after giving birth to his Sister, who was not destined to survive a few days after her Mother. Not long after his seventeenth appearance day, his Father Eorthryth died when he was ambushed by an unknown assailant in the narrow streets of Edoras. Rumours spread that he was assassinated on orders from the highest authorities whilst others played it down that it was just done by an opportunistic member of the underclass that fill the many side streets.
It was later discovered that Eorthryth owed much coin to loan sharks and was in such financial difficulties that he went to Edoras to secure more loans to balance out his financial woes.
Vanthryth had always been protected by his Father's reputation but after his Father's death that had all changed . He had inherited his Father's huge debts with all the anxiety that was to bring and after a few years of hardship and scratching a living, he sold his Father's estate on the plains and the herd of prize Horses but it still was not enough. He tried to gain time but the money men had decided there was no more time . The enemies grew and the money dwindled away until Vanthryth reluctantly decided to leave Rohan.
So he found himself one early dark morning sneaking away from all he was accustomed to. His only possessions, his knives and trusted steed, Midnight. He headed across the plains seeking sanctuary.
Vanthryth was now twenty five years old and after many trials and tribulation he found himself drinking ale around the town of Bree, trying to forget. It was there where his luck was to change when he came in contact with an elite Order of Knights called The Knights Of Eriador and was recruited into their ranks by the Elf noble Ancardil. Vanthryth felt great admiration for giving him such a chance and eagerly awaited a better turn of events.