Here's my first one!
Name: Iver Letholdus the Defender
Nickname: Iver
Gender: Male
Race: Nord
Age: 22
Birthdate: The 15th of Frostfall in the 3E417
Birthplace: Falkreath, Skyrim
Skills: A warrior tried by Oblivion and baptized by fire, he can work wonders with any blade you give him, though he excels with the longsword. He cant use magicka and he wont sneak up on an enemy, he prefers an honorable approach.
Birthsign: The Warrior
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Medium Scruffy
Skin/Fur Color: Slightly Pale
Height: Around 6 feet 1
Weight: Between 200 to 220
Build: Muscular
Physical Description: Pale but certainly frightful to see in the midst of battle. He stands proud with his chest placed out front. He has rough looking hands with short, stubby fingers to match his stumpy toes. His arms nearly explode of veins popping out as his legs show many similar features. His brown hair just covers his hazily blue eyes, stretching down to the back of his neck. His jawbone is flat and strong looking while his brows give away a faint realism of humanness, very thin like and hard to see.
Tattoo/Scars/Piercings: A scar extending from his right shoulder to his lower left abdomen.
Clothing and Armor: What appears to be an iron suit of armor, roughly made and badly damaged. It’s a wonder the cuirass remains intact, led alone wearable.
Inventory: A few Septims and a note from a long forgotten friend.
Weapons: A fine steel sword, engraved with illegible lettering along with a kite shield belonging to the Knights of the Nine.
History: Born to a no name family in a no name village not far from Falkreath, Iver had quickly accustomed himself to practice with the sword daily. Though at first he was belittled by many and told he could never be a warrior, his persistence prevailed and soon became a fairly good warrior, one which many of the tribesmen came to love and adore.
One faithful morning however, his true colors were tested when a traveling band of Mer decided to pillage their peaceful town. By every passing minute, the fighting grew more and more intense while women and children ran for the city walls. The young Iver, only 16 years of age, ran to his sword master to plea for his sword and shield, but upon arriving at the small wooden building, all he saw was bloodshed and the mangled bodies of what was left of his friends.
Quickly, Iver set out to find his master, who would surely have repelled the enemy invaders, but alas, the gods had chosen to take away his mortal body and let his soul wander the afterlife in peace.
The gods? How could any “god” be so cruel to allow such a man to meet his end in such a manner? A man of honor should not be torn apart like a rag doll period, led alone by Mer!He picked up his master’s sword and shield and charged out into the enemy lines, demanding to meet their leader in honorable combat. Mer, of course, knew such thing as honor and simply charged after him. Without the help of his brothers’ bows’, he would have been massacred then and there, just as his master was.
After many gruesome minutes, their leader appeared in the morning sun, laughing that such a challenge would be made. His brothers’ knew then that Iver had sealed his fate, and never reached for their quivers once more.
The Mer just stood opposite of Iver, unflinching as they stared into each other’s eyes.
What have I done!? I cant compete against a warlord! I cant compete against even a regular Mer! Shor save me, I beg of you. .The warlord stood still as night, as usual, when Iver charged at him, screaming words of which had never been heard. Simply, screaming. His left hand swept at the warlord who easily managed the parry. The Mer started chanting, where as the villagers simply stayed silent. .
Iver lunged many a time and never once hit his mark. His opponent, mocking him by not even lifting his sword. Soon though, the Mer grew tired of the petty game and began battle himself.
Now on the defensive, Iver used all his strength to withstand the mighty blows coming from the Elven longsword. And just as he was about to give up hope and accept defeat, his master spoke to him, but not from outside, rather the inside.
Remember child, you cannot win unless you open your eyes.
Open my eyes? My eyes are open! What kind of joke is this!?Then he remembered, his master didn’t mean open his eyes, he meant look for the open spots. Managing to wield his shield once more, he blocked the attacks of the Mer warlord, but remembered to spot his opening.
And then, he found it. The Mer left his right side unattended when he swung his sword, and so the next time he swung, Iver rolled under him and quickly lunged his blade deep within the Mer’s right side.
He turned to face the Mer, who staggered to stand once more and smiled, he had won. He pulled the blade out and turned to his brothers, beginning to walk away. Right as he did so, the Mer mustered one last swing, and let out a loud battle cry. Iver turned to defend himself but he was too slow, the blade pieced his right shoulder and quickly ran down his body.
Both fell to the earth, and laid in pools of their blood. Three weeks later, the Defender awoken.
Upon awakening, Iver had barely the strength to look around the cool, damp room he was brought to. After many days bedridden, he mustered enough courage to take to his feet once more, only to fall painfully to the ground.
Soon, days turned into weeks, weeks into months and after a year of recovery and grueling physical therapy, Iver managed to return to his old self. His brothers always stayed with him as long as they could and never let him forget that faithful fight, but Iver didn’t want to remember it.
It was a failure in his eyes. A true warrior wouldn’t turn his back on the enemy until the very life from his blood fled from his body and his soul wandered Nirn for all eternity. Though he didn’t like it, the scar made him remember ever so often and he grew to accept his misstep that day. He grew stronger from it.
After turning 19 years old, shortly after the 4th Era had begun, Iver grew impatience with his current life. He wanted more. Whether or not he knew what he wanted was unknown to him, but he knew this wasn’t his life. He left his brothers and parents and tribesmen to head South, to Cyrodiil.
He met up with many different types of people, never staying in a place for more then a few weeks however. Shortly after reaching the city of Skingrad, he heard of an ancient order of Knights, the Knights of the Nine he recalled. He went to their headquarters and met the Knights, though he had no intention to join as he was proud of his own religion, he did seek their aid in training.
He spent nearly a year with the order and by the time his time had come to an end, he had grown very familiar with all types of blades and felt proud about himself. He entered the Fighters Guild shortly there after spending time training and doing odd jobs here and there for them. Eventually though, while walking the streets of the Imperial City, he saw a poster pinned to the wall by an arrow.
Personality: A strong sense of pride and always standing tall and proud. He’ll joke to anyone and everyone, just don’t mention the past. Speaks his mind and wont follow an order, or person unless he believes in it. It should also be noted that he does have trust issues.
Other Traits and Oddities: Loves to stare out in the night sky and just imagine anything and everything. Sings a song very loud and proud before each and every battle.
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Misc Skills [non-combat]: Can kill and cook anything your heart desires, just so long as you can point him in the right direction.
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