[Lyra Greenleaf]

I know it's a little late to bring in a new character- but I've found it hard to think who Morwen could interect with, so I thought her son could come into the story. I thought he could be one of Earnil's guards? Is that OK, Sophia? And also Envinyatar since Earnil is your character?

Name: Caeran

Age: 22

Gender: Male

Race: Human- Gondorian

Appearance: Tall and unobtrusively handsome, with dark brown hair and eyes. Not someone who stands out.

History: His father died when he was young and his mother didn't care about him. This has made him an independent person but desperate for friendship and kindness. He became a soldier because it's more or less expected of young Gondorian men for a few years, but can't wait to leave and start a family. Recently became betrothed to a girl from Edhellond while with Earnil's family.

Personality/Strengths/Weaknesses: He's quite a good soldier and devoted to Earnil, but he has a tendency to be dreamy which doesn't help. He loves his betrothed, Lorna, and can't wait to have a big family. He's always friendly and eager to please. He's fond of animals. He once visited Rohan as a guard to a sort of ambassador and was very impressed by the horses. He wouldn't mind being a horse trainer one day, although he knows little about it. He's perhaps over-idealistic and shuts out the real world.

First Post:
Caeran watched Earnil indulgently as the boy gazed at the unfamiliar city. He himself had grown up there, but the sight could still take his breath away. No wonder the lad was enthralled! He couldn't wait to bring Lorna to see it. He could imagine her eyes sparkling as she looked around, an excited smile playing across her face, showing her dimples... She was amazingly beautiful. He knew that everyone who met her had to fall in love with her- even Mother.

At the thought Caeran winced slightly. Mother- the only possible stumbling block in the plan of his perfect life. He had not told Lorna much about Mother- just that they had a troubled relationship. He laughed mirthlessly at the understatement. Although he loved his mother he often found it very hard to like her. Sometimes she seemed to take joy in hurting him. But she would not in this. He had made up his mind- either she would be happy in his marriage or she would no longer be part of his life. He just hoped she would choose to be happy.

Thinking about her always made Caeran fell unhappy himself. He could understand that she did not care for his father- Caeran was not so blind that he could not see her feelings for the king- but amongst the nobility marriage was often made for advantage. Mother could still have chosen to care about her son, but she had not.

A smile spread across Caeran's face. He would not be like that, his mother or those people who had to make the best of it. He was going to marry for love and be perfectly happy all his life. He would have a big family, with perhaps a son like Earnil. He was a bright young lad, and nice too.

Thoughts of his charge made Caeran start guiltily. He had neglected his duty and stood in a daydream. Quickly he glanced around. Where was the lad?