My D&D Character
(I'm still surprised that my entries for more or less lately start with "My". Humorous.)
I recently was asked to join a D&D campaign. Of course I did, so i made a characters, and we're off...to a slow start.
With the help of my friend Hilary (not on LJ), I created a backstory. I'd like you guys to read it. If you're a gamer...you might recognize some of the references i put in there.
As a young boy Van was orphaned during a raid on his village. He left the remains of his home and traveled for days until he was near the point of death. A group of Bandits picked him up and took him into their ranks. For years he helped them rob merchants and travelers, but he always had a pang of guilt that those around him never felt. The leader who had helped him died during a robbery and a new leader rose from the ranks. This new leader was unkind to Van, and gave him risky tasks in hopes that Van would fail or be killed. One day Van seized his opportunity and struck down the leader of the Bandits. Van took control and told the Bandits that they were officially disbanded. He was praised by the people who traveled that road as a hero who rid them of the men who had been plaguing their caravans for years. In the nearby kingdom of Gallia there was trouble brewing, so Van decided to go and help where he could in the endangered kingdom.
Near the beginning of his time in Gallia, Van was plagued by the sins of his past life as a bandit, and was sent by the king on a journey to find an item at a local mountain. The King said it was to rid Van of the bloodstained past he had. He traveled to the local mountains in search of an ancient power. It was there that he discovered a sword that was bathed in light. As he picked it up from its stone, he was soon bathed in the light and was given sacred holy powers. This also helped him to come to terms with his past, and he vowed to fight all forms of evil in the name of all things that are Holy and Sacred.
After returning from the mountain, the King was pleased that he completed this mission, and soon appointed him as leader of the Royal Army. Van was to train a force that would be called upon whenever the country needed help.
It was also during this time that Van became acquainted with Princess Alicia, daughter of the king. The two became friends, and would often enjoy each others company together.
Soon, Van's army was called to defend the kingdom from a growing imperial threat. His army fought valiantly, and helped the kingdom remove the menace with only a few casualties. After the war ended, Van stepped down from his duty as leader of the kingdom army giving command over his second in command. He had begun having dreams that told of danger in a kingdom far away, and with the King's permission was allowed to travel and stop the upcoming evil. He would always be a welcome guest in Gallia, which had become his new home. He had also promised to return someday...especially to see Princess Alicia again, whom he had grown very fond of during his stay.
Van has young looks, but his age is hard to determine due to his Half-elf heritage. He also has darker skin than most Half-elves, which led to some prejudice among elves. During his time at Gallia, he met interacted with people from many different kingdoms, making many allies in the process and in a sense becoming a diplomat of Gallia.
Personality wise, Van is very positive, but is often defensive when it comes to protecting those who are in trouble or anything that is evil. He can often be a loner, but is always willing to help anyone who needs it. His proper attitude and kindness has always been a helpful attribute to his travels and his diplomacy has gotten him very far when on his own. He can also show a huge energetic side, but tries to keep more serious. At times he can be a bit stubborn and even brash when it comes to his beliefs. Van is also musically talented, a hobby he took up during his down time while training knights and fighting wars as well as spending time with Princess Alicia.
What do you guys think? Do you recognize any of the references?
I recently was asked to join a D&D campaign. Of course I did, so i made a characters, and we're off...to a slow start.
With the help of my friend Hilary (not on LJ), I created a backstory. I'd like you guys to read it. If you're a gamer...you might recognize some of the references i put in there.
As a young boy Van was orphaned during a raid on his village. He left the remains of his home and traveled for days until he was near the point of death. A group of Bandits picked him up and took him into their ranks. For years he helped them rob merchants and travelers, but he always had a pang of guilt that those around him never felt. The leader who had helped him died during a robbery and a new leader rose from the ranks. This new leader was unkind to Van, and gave him risky tasks in hopes that Van would fail or be killed. One day Van seized his opportunity and struck down the leader of the Bandits. Van took control and told the Bandits that they were officially disbanded. He was praised by the people who traveled that road as a hero who rid them of the men who had been plaguing their caravans for years. In the nearby kingdom of Gallia there was trouble brewing, so Van decided to go and help where he could in the endangered kingdom.
Near the beginning of his time in Gallia, Van was plagued by the sins of his past life as a bandit, and was sent by the king on a journey to find an item at a local mountain. The King said it was to rid Van of the bloodstained past he had. He traveled to the local mountains in search of an ancient power. It was there that he discovered a sword that was bathed in light. As he picked it up from its stone, he was soon bathed in the light and was given sacred holy powers. This also helped him to come to terms with his past, and he vowed to fight all forms of evil in the name of all things that are Holy and Sacred.
After returning from the mountain, the King was pleased that he completed this mission, and soon appointed him as leader of the Royal Army. Van was to train a force that would be called upon whenever the country needed help.
It was also during this time that Van became acquainted with Princess Alicia, daughter of the king. The two became friends, and would often enjoy each others company together.
Soon, Van's army was called to defend the kingdom from a growing imperial threat. His army fought valiantly, and helped the kingdom remove the menace with only a few casualties. After the war ended, Van stepped down from his duty as leader of the kingdom army giving command over his second in command. He had begun having dreams that told of danger in a kingdom far away, and with the King's permission was allowed to travel and stop the upcoming evil. He would always be a welcome guest in Gallia, which had become his new home. He had also promised to return someday...especially to see Princess Alicia again, whom he had grown very fond of during his stay.
Van has young looks, but his age is hard to determine due to his Half-elf heritage. He also has darker skin than most Half-elves, which led to some prejudice among elves. During his time at Gallia, he met interacted with people from many different kingdoms, making many allies in the process and in a sense becoming a diplomat of Gallia.
Personality wise, Van is very positive, but is often defensive when it comes to protecting those who are in trouble or anything that is evil. He can often be a loner, but is always willing to help anyone who needs it. His proper attitude and kindness has always been a helpful attribute to his travels and his diplomacy has gotten him very far when on his own. He can also show a huge energetic side, but tries to keep more serious. At times he can be a bit stubborn and even brash when it comes to his beliefs. Van is also musically talented, a hobby he took up during his down time while training knights and fighting wars as well as spending time with Princess Alicia.
What do you guys think? Do you recognize any of the references?