Legends of Belariath

Daryn Stargazer

The question is “Where do you begin on a description like this?” Do you work on a character's backgroud, or perhaps give a description of who he is? One could even talk about the plans you have. I suppose eventually all of this will be brought to life. Though, for now, let us hit the basics... his background and current appearance.

Daryn Stargazer hails from the near-by mountain region in a small secluded town called Gre Sku. Like many in that grey climate region, Daryn's skin is pale. Almost like that of milk. Showing easy signs that he spent little time in a well lit area. But the climate was not the only reason, for from the time a traveling salesman told the village stories of his travels, Daryn had developed the curiousity of a scholar. Causing him to shun off chores and spend much time with his nose in the books. And, as one might expect, left him the victim of many punishments for his lack of work and teasings of the village children.

It was during his search for a place more quiet to return to his studies that Daryn came across an occupied cave. He knew the stories of how many die investigating things they should not, but Daryn was unable to resist the call of knowledge. The sight of decorated animal bones and skins told him whatever lived there had some intellegence. With sweat upon his brow and a cold touch to his skin, the nervous young man ventured forward. This was the day that would change his life forever.

Deep within the cave Daryn met a disgruntled, but hardly violent, goblin hermit by the name of Vol'jin. At first it seemed a friendship was impossible, but the sight of all of the hermit's books made Daryn pursue a chance to know the goblin. Over time, and much annoyance caused by Daryn's persistance, the two formed a bond much like Master and Apprentice. This family like bond remained over through Daryn's teenage life. Increasing his knowledge of the world, the mystical arts, and a city called Nanthalion. It was from his stories of Nanthalion that Daryn learned of the infamous Lonely Inn.

Around his eighteenth birthday Daryn left the village in search of dreams and knowledge. With little supplies and a purse barely filled with coin, Daryn ventured into Nanthalion. Thus the story truly begins....

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Daryn's description changes as does the flow of time, but here is the young mage's current look. Physically, Daryn is 6'1 and thin. Not a bulky warrior, but thin and toned. Showing that at the very least he is healthy and exercises. Long raven hair usually kept in a ponytail, this is accompanied by his deep emerald colored eyes. The only blemish on Daryn's physique is a deep scar that runs about three to four inches across his chest. Over the right lung. Due to a short fight with a rather abusive man, Daryn recieved the wrong end of that man's sword. The scar is also visible in the same spot on his back where the blade exited his body.

As for attire, in most cases, Daryn is caught wearing mostly leather. From a leather vest that is kept closed at all times, to loose fit leather pants. Allowing free movement. He wears hiking boots and a leather belt, and of course leather gloves to protect his hands when he casts any form of magic. When traveling, Daryn can be seen wearing a black cotton cloak with hood. To help keep out unwanted weather and keep him warm. For more casual get togethers, Daryn can be found wearing the same boots and belt, but the rest of his outfit changes. For starters, the gloves are gone. As is the rest of his leather. Instead, this is replaced with a loose fitting, yet heavy, brown cotton pants. Accompanying this is a tight fit black silk-like shirt. A grouping of clothing picked out by a beautiful torian named Valentiya. A friend that, sadly, Daryn rarely has time to see due to his schedule.

Daryn's time with Vol'jin has also teached him to speak, write, and read the goblin native language. Allowing Daryn to be fluent in both the Common and Goblin languages.

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