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piosenniel · 02-27-2005, 03:49 PM

CAMEO CHARACTERS

Nilpaurion Felagund's character

Name: Balaknaru Sakîlbel/Cirion Falassil

Age: 153

Race: Númenórean Men

Gender: Male

Weapons: Instead of passing swords to heirs, which is almost useless in the maritime profession, the House of Sakîlbel passed on great bows of standard Númenórean make, used only for hunting during the times before the coming of the Shadow. Balaknaru has one such bow, and a quiver full of ell-long hollow steel arrows.

Appearance: Balaknaru is a ranga and a half tall, with shoulder-length black hair and sea-grey eyes with a fell glint in them. He appears ever gloomy, and indeed his heart is tarnished by his cruel deeds while in the service of the King.

Personality: As a ship captain, he is proud and masterful, ever confident of his skills. He shows respect to his men, and in whatever ship he sent to command, all loved him. But none really knew his innermost thoughts.

When he went over to the Faithful, he saw no more need to hide his thoughts. Thus, of late he is quick to anger, and ever sullen. A shadow is on his heart, secretly wishing that he be taken away from Númenor for ever, so he could forget the evil he had done and start afresh.

History: The House of Falassil, which began when Almiel, the younger sister of the Great Captain Tar-Aldarion, was married to Ciryamo, a mariner and a distant kin of Vëantur, has a proud history. Every generation boasts of great ship captains, and many of them became admirals of the King’s Ships. Ciryatur, admiral of the great fleet Tar-Minastir sent to the aid of Gil-galad, was of the Falassil.

The House of Sakîlbel, as it was now known, were ever faithful King’s Men, and Balakanû, father of Balaknaru, was no exception. But he was married to Inzilphel of the Karíbzîr, who was one of the Faithful, and she instructed her son in the teachings of the Elf-friends. Thus, Balaknaru grew up to be one of the Elendili, although he kept it secret.

When he was in his twenties, his father brought him to a small ship, and they went sailing around Númenor. Immediately Balaknaru fell in love with the Sea. He forgets all else when he sails far from the shores, captured by the grace of the snow-peaked waves and the gentle swaying of the ship. It was for this love that he took no wife.

He was aghast when the king brought Sauron to Númenor, and even more so when he rose to become the King’s closest counsellor. Being a great captain of ships, he was given command of one sent to kidnap natives for the sacrifice to Melkor. Every man he takes aboard seems another dagger in his heart. Thus his love for the Sea was darkened by the memory of the coasts of Middle-earth.

When he heard of the plans to assault Aman, he left the King’s service, feigning the approach of old age, and went to Romenna to meet Elendil.

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alaklondewen's character

NAME: Monôizindu Igmizadan

AGE: 113

RACE: Númenorian

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: If Monôizindu is going to only be around his shop, he will carry a long dagger tucked beneath his clothes. Its blade is narrow and has a dulled silver hilt. He does not remember the last time it was used as a weapon, but it does come in handy as an everyday tool. When traveling to the outlying farms, he will carry the bow his father had made for each of his sons. It is of sturdy wood with golden stars engraved along the back.

APPEARANCE: Monôizindu has been a large man in his lifetime. He stands just slightly above the average height of a Númenorian man and still his frame is thick, but muscle that was built around his sturdy bones is now only a hint of its former stature. His face is long and is covered by a well-kept, short beard that shows a slight reddish tint that contrasts with his dark brunet hair. His blue eyes are clear and full of life as they overlook his slightly widened nose. A small scar can be seen across the bridge of his nose. Monôizindu’s face and arms are slightly tanned from the short time he spends out of doors each day, but over the last months his face has a pale appearance, despite the color.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Monôizindu has a strong sense of morality and a high standard by which he lives. He is outgoing and kind, so that he easily gains trust from others, whether warranted or not. This quality aids in his position of staying hidden among the people in Armenelos and being trusted by those in opposition of the goals and beliefs of the Faithful. His downfall could possibly be how easily he opens his heart to people. He is careful, in that he doesn’t let on who he really is, but he cares for those that he knows will be destroyed if the Valar lash out against Númenor.

HISTORY: The second of five sons that grew up on the family plantation, Monôizindu learned at an early age the value of hard work. Despite the focus on physical labor, Monôizindu’s father, Izindibatân, made a tremendous effort to educate his sons in the rich history of their country and that of the Eldar.

Once he came of the age to do so, Monôizindu attended military school where he learned the importance of discipline in life. Of all the lessons he learned, the clearest was how precious life is and how quickly one can lose it. It was an icy day and the young men were to take a small boat out on the river to perform a maneuver they had done many times. This time, however, something went terribly wrong and Monôizindu was sent over the edge of the boat into the freezing water. When he hit the water, he bashed his head on a large rock and went unconscious. Fortunately, one of the other students, a young man named Abârpânarú, jumped in the water after him and pulled him to safety. In the weeks that followed, Monôizindu became very ill as he had swallowed a lot of water, and Abârpânarú came and sat with him everyday. The two became close, and Monôizindu cherished the friendship into adulthood.

During his early adulthood, Monôizindu moved into Armenelos with his older brother, Adûntârik. The pair bought a run-down shop and, after a bit of remodeling, they shared a small business in the center of the city’s market. To remain among the few hidden Faithful in Armenelos, Monôizindu uses his charisma to befriend the people who readily come through his shop, and from them, he easily obtains information pertinent to the Faithful’s cause.

02-27-2005, 03:49 PM	#12
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	CAMEO CHARACTERS Nilpaurion Felagund's character Name: Balaknaru Sakîlbel/Cirion Falassil Age: 153 Race: Númenórean Men Gender: Male Weapons: Instead of passing swords to heirs, which is almost useless in the maritime profession, the House of Sakîlbel passed on great bows of standard Númenórean make, used only for hunting during the times before the coming of the Shadow. Balaknaru has one such bow, and a quiver full of ell-long hollow steel arrows. Appearance: Balaknaru is a ranga and a half tall, with shoulder-length black hair and sea-grey eyes with a fell glint in them. He appears ever gloomy, and indeed his heart is tarnished by his cruel deeds while in the service of the King. Personality: As a ship captain, he is proud and masterful, ever confident of his skills. He shows respect to his men, and in whatever ship he sent to command, all loved him. But none really knew his innermost thoughts. When he went over to the Faithful, he saw no more need to hide his thoughts. Thus, of late he is quick to anger, and ever sullen. A shadow is on his heart, secretly wishing that he be taken away from Númenor for ever, so he could forget the evil he had done and start afresh. History: The House of Falassil, which began when Almiel, the younger sister of the Great Captain Tar-Aldarion, was married to Ciryamo, a mariner and a distant kin of Vëantur, has a proud history. Every generation boasts of great ship captains, and many of them became admirals of the King’s Ships. Ciryatur, admiral of the great fleet Tar-Minastir sent to the aid of Gil-galad, was of the Falassil. The House of Sakîlbel, as it was now known, were ever faithful King’s Men, and Balakanû, father of Balaknaru, was no exception. But he was married to Inzilphel of the Karíbzîr, who was one of the Faithful, and she instructed her son in the teachings of the Elf-friends. Thus, Balaknaru grew up to be one of the Elendili, although he kept it secret. When he was in his twenties, his father brought him to a small ship, and they went sailing around Númenor. Immediately Balaknaru fell in love with the Sea. He forgets all else when he sails far from the shores, captured by the grace of the snow-peaked waves and the gentle swaying of the ship. It was for this love that he took no wife. He was aghast when the king brought Sauron to Númenor, and even more so when he rose to become the King’s closest counsellor. Being a great captain of ships, he was given command of one sent to kidnap natives for the sacrifice to Melkor. Every man he takes aboard seems another dagger in his heart. Thus his love for the Sea was darkened by the memory of the coasts of Middle-earth. When he heard of the plans to assault Aman, he left the King’s service, feigning the approach of old age, and went to Romenna to meet Elendil. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- alaklondewen's character NAME: Monôizindu Igmizadan AGE: 113 RACE: Númenorian GENDER: Male WEAPONS: If Monôizindu is going to only be around his shop, he will carry a long dagger tucked beneath his clothes. Its blade is narrow and has a dulled silver hilt. He does not remember the last time it was used as a weapon, but it does come in handy as an everyday tool. When traveling to the outlying farms, he will carry the bow his father had made for each of his sons. It is of sturdy wood with golden stars engraved along the back. APPEARANCE: Monôizindu has been a large man in his lifetime. He stands just slightly above the average height of a Númenorian man and still his frame is thick, but muscle that was built around his sturdy bones is now only a hint of its former stature. His face is long and is covered by a well-kept, short beard that shows a slight reddish tint that contrasts with his dark brunet hair. His blue eyes are clear and full of life as they overlook his slightly widened nose. A small scar can be seen across the bridge of his nose. Monôizindu’s face and arms are slightly tanned from the short time he spends out of doors each day, but over the last months his face has a pale appearance, despite the color. PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Monôizindu has a strong sense of morality and a high standard by which he lives. He is outgoing and kind, so that he easily gains trust from others, whether warranted or not. This quality aids in his position of staying hidden among the people in Armenelos and being trusted by those in opposition of the goals and beliefs of the Faithful. His downfall could possibly be how easily he opens his heart to people. He is careful, in that he doesn’t let on who he really is, but he cares for those that he knows will be destroyed if the Valar lash out against Númenor. HISTORY: The second of five sons that grew up on the family plantation, Monôizindu learned at an early age the value of hard work. Despite the focus on physical labor, Monôizindu’s father, Izindibatân, made a tremendous effort to educate his sons in the rich history of their country and that of the Eldar. Once he came of the age to do so, Monôizindu attended military school where he learned the importance of discipline in life. Of all the lessons he learned, the clearest was how precious life is and how quickly one can lose it. It was an icy day and the young men were to take a small boat out on the river to perform a maneuver they had done many times. This time, however, something went terribly wrong and Monôizindu was sent over the edge of the boat into the freezing water. When he hit the water, he bashed his head on a large rock and went unconscious. Fortunately, one of the other students, a young man named Abârpânarú, jumped in the water after him and pulled him to safety. In the weeks that followed, Monôizindu became very ill as he had swallowed a lot of water, and Abârpânarú came and sat with him everyday. The two became close, and Monôizindu cherished the friendship into adulthood. During his early adulthood, Monôizindu moved into Armenelos with his older brother, Adûntârik. The pair bought a run-down shop and, after a bit of remodeling, they shared a small business in the center of the city’s market. To remain among the few hidden Faithful in Armenelos, Monôizindu uses his charisma to befriend the people who readily come through his shop, and from them, he easily obtains information pertinent to the Faithful’s cause.