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Ryheric
Ryheric
| Name | Ryheric |
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| Status | Active |
| Occupation | Warrior, wanderer, bard. |
| Age | A man entering the prime of his life |
| Race | Man |
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| Residence | Under the stars |
| Kinship |
| Outward Appearance | Ryheric is 6'2 with a hard worked physique and the corded muscles of an unmistakable warrior. Some of his body language and expressions reflect this scar. For example, the non-marred side of his face is always presented slightly forward, the scarred side always slightly back. This gives the impression of him carrying a subtle head tilt most of the time. His smiles come readily but he never seems to use the scarred side of his lips to make the expression. This leads to a lopsided effect. Likewise, when he raises one eyebrow, it is always the non-scarred one. |
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Background
Ryheric is referred to as "The Dark Bard" in Bree and surrounds.
He is known to come and go from Bree like a season.
(Update March 2024: he has not been present in Bree for many months)
He is not famous, he is just familiar enough to locals and merchants that, like any regular tradesman, he is easily enough recognised by his hooded travel garb, his black colt (March 2024 update: the black colt was known to remain at the Prancing Pony for some months, then vanished) and the lute over his shoulder when entering this town.
Ryheric's backstory is heavy, violent and nuanced. However, those meeting him could discern the following surface traits and habits:
He is a warrior. Demonic when wielding a sword. Although he tends to downplay (or avoid) his history and skill - especially in the company of peaceful folk. This is the most major part of him, and it can be seen by those who know what to look for. He has a vicious looking twice-chipped long curved sword on him at almost all times.
He can now read and write. His hand-writing is formal to the point of being over the top. Quill is usually pressed too firm to the page and he would take a long time to write even short passages.
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Ryheric The Stream
After two years leading his fateful company, Ryheric now has a fate he takes very seriously. This life-purpose affects every decision Ryheric makes.
It comes from a prophecy given him by the river-maiden, Silverstream:
Silverstream's Prophecy:
"Look at that beautiful lake over there." she said to him. He looked, quietly.
"Its waters are calm and unruffled. Some people wish to lead just such a life. It is safe, it's true. This is not a bad path. But sometimes, with such stagnation, the lake becomes overgrown, becomes muddy. Therefore, it is good that from time to time the clear rapids of the river flow into it. Not every lake dreams to be an ocean, you see. That's why you remind me of a stream. The stream doesn't stop anywhere for long. Shall I tell you a secret?
The stream rushes steadily forward, but where it flows, flowers bloom. Everything around it comes to life.
Carry your pure waters to where your heart directs you, Ryheric. Even if you don't find peace there yourself, everything around you flourishes. Maybe in this you will find solace?"
| Friends | Many in passing. Few trusted. |
|---|---|
| Relatives | Unknown |
| Rivals/Enemies | Efe and Vahiy |
| Loves | Music, good company, being outdoors, long roads, robust horses, a good fire, a good muse, a certain Rohirric widow... |
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| Hates | Caustic behaviour, insecurity, idleness. |
| Motivation | Claiming a double-edged legacy, and becoming the Stream Silverstream believes he is. |
| Quotes | "The Stream doesn't stop anywhere for long, but where it flows, flowers bloom. Everything around it comes to life." - Silverstream |
Ryheric's Adventures
| Winnie, Words Unspoken | 11 months 3 weeks ago |
| Miles and Plains | 11 months 4 weeks ago |
| The Coup | 1 year 3 months ago |
| Teal (Winnie's Theme) | 1 year 5 months ago |
| On the Eve of Collision | 1 year 5 months ago |
