Name: Tolkien Hemlock
Age: 283 Elvish Years (Appears 27)
Gender: Male
Race: Wood Elf x Human Hybrid
Height: 5.5" (slightly taller than pure-bred Wood Elves)
Weight: light, lean, athletic 140lbs
General Appearance: Often covered by hood lies tousled, jaw length dark hair that covers the curved tips of his elongated ears, hiding his half-breed trait. A strong, masculine jawline accented with short dark stubble. High elvish cheekbones. Piercing, jade green eyes rimmed with lashes from his beautiful human mother.
Combat Style: Ranged Archer, choosing treetop heights for advantage. Stealthy assassin skills in close, quiet interactions. Long sword male use for when brute force is required in battle.
Background: In the heart of the Ancient Forest there lies a kingdom unseen to many who wander through it's dense undergrowth, for high up in the canopy is an abundance of life. Elven life, that is. The treetops have been home to the Woodland Elves for centuries, providing sanctuary from threats below. Woodland Elves keep to themselves for the most part, choosing to stay within the safety of the tree tops rather than explore the lands and interact with other races. More so now than ever, with the lands being tormented by darkness. Unholy beings lurk in the shadows, relentless and unstoppable.
The King of the Woodland Elves received word of an attack to the west of the treetop kingdom; with pride and determination he sent his best team of warriors, including his son Ayelorn - heir to the thrown and Tolkien's half brother.
Being the half-breed bastard son of the King was not a blessing, it was a curse. Half-breeds were unspoken of, a stain on the bloodlines. It was of the King's good will that his life was spared, a mixblood mistake the King is reminded of every day. Tolkien was forced to grow in the shadow of his pure blood younger brother, the rightful heir. When Ayelorn learned the art of the sword by master swordsmen, and bow techniques from legendary archers, Tolkien watched from afar and taught himself from a distance. Both boys improved at incredible rates, the two of them dueling together when their father wasn't around. But it was Ayelorn that received the Kings love and acknowledgement. Tolkien grew strong and resilient, understanding the way of the Kingdom. Both boys growing to be the forests greatest fighters - Ayelorn taking the right hand of the King and leader of the Elven army, Tolkien spending his time stealthily roaming the canopies, adventuring down amongst the undergrowth and often, without authority, passing the boundary of the Ancient Forest for adventure.
Word had made it back to the Kingdom... Ayelorn and his battalion were slaughtered, led into an ambush no one could have predicted. The King was in shock, unable to process the news of his son, the only true heir to the thrown. He took a turn for the worst, bedridden from the guilt and foreboding defeat.
Unable to rule the Kingdom, the city lays vulnerable to any future attack. Tolkien must find a way to rid the land of this haunting infestation of darkness, before it reaches the Treetop Kingdom of the Ancient Forest and destroys his homeland.
Personality: Royal Elf blood may flow through his veins, but it does not define him. Tolkien is determined, hard working and strong minded. His loyalty is next to none, but his desire for the unknown has him often yearning for more.
He is very well educated in plant life, animals, connection with the earth, and spiritual energy.
Gear: Weapons, Woodland Elf Warrior armour, change of civilian clothes (Elvish cloth tunic, leather hide trousers, belt and boots), rations and special herbs of various assortment, gold and silver, and the seed of the Great Oak (origin and significance to be revealed in story).
Weapons: Woodland bow, blessed by the tree spirits (more details in Magic) - equip with accompanying spear tip arrows. Throwing daggers (x4) holstered across chest. Longsword for mele battle, sheathed at his side when not in use.
Magic: Woodland Elves are spiritually connected with nature, centuries of worship and co-existence proved prosperous for all in the treetops. The age old stories tell of the Heart of the Great Oak flooding the forest with spiritual energy that the elves could harness. Magic that no human could yield.
Royal blood has a much higher connection with this forest spirit and magical energy. Although timeless knowledge and ancient education will enhance ones ability to connect.
