Ryheric

Ryheric

Name Ryheric
Status
Active
Occupation
Warrior, wanderer, bard.
Age
A man entering the prime of his life
Race
Man
Residence
Under the stars
Kinship
Outward Appearance

Ryheric is 6'2 with a hard worked physique and the corded muscles of an unmistakable warrior. 

He is easy on the eyes, except for a ripper of a facial scar, it begins over one eye and jaggedly descends around his nose and cutting down the edge of his lips, all the way to his jaw at the opposite side of his face.

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.

His hands are strong, deft and ruined. They show signs of being used recklessly, and to their utmost limit. Hands that tell wordless tales of determination, toil and violence.

He is usually missing several finger nails at any time. His knuckles are always gashed or bruised. He has callouses on the pads of his fingers from countless hours pressing lute strings. Callouses are also on every gripping point of his palms.

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...
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 8 months 1 week ago
Miles and Plains 8 months 1 week ago
The Coup 1 year 2 days ago
Teal (Winnie's Theme) 1 year 1 month ago
On the Eve of Collision 1 year 1 month ago
Ryheric's Adventures

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