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Old 12-29-2003, 08:53 PM   #26
Nerindel
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Name: Korpúlfr (Norse: Raven wolf)

Age: 25

Race: Skin-changer (Maenwaith)

Gender: Male

Weapons: A Hatchet of his own making, the blade is smooth and unmarked, but the shaft is intricately carved with images of wolves and ravens, he also wears his grandfathers sword.

Appearance: Korpúlfr is 5 ft 2" with thick raven black hair, which is usually tied back at the nape of his neck, he has a lithe form and an olive complexion and his bright, sharp eyes are dark brown in colour. He wears the attire of a wealthy Harad merchant.

Personality: Korpúlfr is handsome and well liked within his clan, but he harbours a strong distrust of outsiders, and bares a great resentment towards corsairs and harad warriors who in the name of the dark lord almost drove his clan to extinction (something wyrm and her advisors have deepened with embellish truths and Harad accounts of the wickedness of the men of Gondor and the north who try to steal lands) . But he is no fool and is smart enough to realise that without trading with his enemies their new way of life would fail, So he tries to bury his feelings and takes great pleasure in taking their gold to line his pockets and fund the advancement of his people. But his distrust blinds him to the deception of Wyrma and her clan. He is strong in his beliefs especially were his clan is concerned.

Strengths: Korpúlfr has become a skilled warrior and a keen trader, able to turn a profit with his smooth and confident demeanour.

Weaknesses: He can be quite stubborn and head strong.

History: Korpúlfr is the son of the leader of the wolf clan, Hálfr (high wolf), born in the year 3014 of the third age. The wolf clan are so called as they are a tightly knit, highly organised group whose leaders and elders chose to take the form of these mighty hunters. But during the dark years the wolf clan were hunted by the servants of Sauron, for the dark lord like his old master wished to corrupt and manipulate their abilities to his own designs.

Korpúlfr's early childhood was marred by these attacks which forced their clan deep into the mountains, but Saurons servants were relentless and many of the clan were captured including Korpúlfr's mother and several older cousins and only with the aid of the great Wyrm clan did Hálfr and the remainder of his clan survive the war. The Wyrm clan taught them to integrate into the cities, and for this aid his grandfather Aldúlfr (old wolf), the then leader vowed their undying allegiance to the Wyrm and his/her clan. The present Wyrm, Wyrma is always quick to remind them of their vow!

The wolf clan slowly adapted to city life and flourished, their numbers again increasing. Before he died, Korpúlfr's grandfather insisted that he be taught letters and numbers and the ways of his people, that he would become leader after his father. He learnt well and at the age of eleven his first transformation was that of a wolf cub playful and wily, but this form has grown with him as his skill increases and he now takes the form of a young adult grey wolf. But this is not the only form he can take, he often takes the form of a dark raven, soaring to great heights and perching in tall trees to listen to the chatter of their neighbours in Umbar.

Korpúlfr, like his father trades in spices and fine silks. While adapting to their new lifestyle they discovered that spices were a much sought after commodity and that their women especially those who took the form of butterflies and bees were skilled in growing the plants and flowers from which these spices could be produced. The males of their clan who were primarily hunters now protect the city and it's inhabitants teaching those willing to learn the art of defence and some say lately also attack at the request of Wyrma whose clan they have sworn loyalty to.

Korpúlfr like his father believes that it is in the best interest of the sc society if the clans unite; not only would they never again be threatened by the greed and corruption of weak hearted men, but they would no longer have to hide who and what they are and they would prosper. But unlike his father and the leaders of the wyrm clan he doubts if force is the right way to go about implementing this unity, he knows in his heart that both his grandfather and mother would not have condoned such actions against their own people, but neither does he hold with the rebels, for he thinks them foolish not too want more for their people than to lead simple lives, always hiding or running from those who would seek to destroy them.

It is widely rumoured that Wyrma's youngest son, Tinar is Korpúlfr's half brother and that is how his father secured his position as trade and arms master, which both young men deny irrefutably. Although it grits at him that his father may have betrayed his mothers memory, he is not immune to using this knowledge to his advantage. Superficially Korpúlfr and Tinar seem to be close friends, but under the surface there is rivalry and mistrust. Korpúlfr see's the gain in their friendship and does what he can to aid Tinar's sucession over his brothers, so setting up his position as the next wyrm's right hand.

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I hope this character meets with your expectations. Not altogether evil but allied with the Wyrm clan. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

I have another paragraph that will be added if it meets with Esty's approval.

once I hear from her I will also put up my first post for the game.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 9:06 PM January 06, 2004: Message edited by: Nerindel ]
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