Edain+Truestrike

**Edain Truestrike**

 * Sir Truestrike**


 * Physical Description** -

Race: Elf

Age: 137 (approx. 20) DOB Maerch 5th

Height/Weight: 5'5", 140 lbs

Hair: Jet black, long, and straight. He leaves it loose and unbound much of the time, though when dressing for formal occasions or preparing for a tournament or battle, he will tie it back to present a more 'clean cut' look.

Eyes: Large, expressive, and dark.

Skin/Marks/Other: His skin is light, and relatively unmarred... the battle scars he carries, few as they are, are generally kept hidden. Edain has a large tattoo ranging across his back commemorating his induction into Knighthood. Several of his fellow initiates also have the same tattoo.

Clothes/Armor: Edain dresses in the blues of his home town with pride. He dons banded armor daily as a symbol of his office, and can usually be seen wearing the crest of Blue Grove on his tunic and shield as a sign of his loyalty to his home.

Weapons: He is quite proficient with many different weapons, but he tends to favor the long bow, the bastard sword, and the throwing axe.

Items:


 * Personality -**

Attitude: Edain is always respectful and courteous. He sees no reason not to be civil in all aspects of life, and takes honor very seriously. To him, being a Knight is not just a profession, but a way of living. He believes his duties are to serve and protect his leige, his home, and those who can not protect themselves.

Abilities: He is a natural leader. Hi is also fairly good in the kitchen, and is usually given the task of cooking for his companions while they're on the road.

Talents: Edain is very tallented in the art of combat, both mounted and land based. He is quite skilled in a tournament setting, but also calm under the pressure of warfare. When not fighting, he is quite good at lightening the mood of those around him, keeping others optimistic, and winning the favor of the ladies.

Likes: He enjoys music, large gatherings, courting well bred women, and battle.

Dislikes: He strongly dislikes those who take unfair advantages of their opponents, beit in battle or in life. He also does not like Ale. He's a wine drinker.

Habits: He is rather obsessive about keeping his weapons and armor clean and pollished... everything needs to 'ting'. Also, he does his best to keep fights fair... if he has an obvious advantage over someone else, he will do what he can to even the odds a bit. (That is, so long as his opponent is honerable, and not just out to kill everyone in sight... then there is no mercy shown.)

Strengths: He is charismatic, strong, and fast. He is also calm under pressure, and ready to handle most any situation... battle, or otherwise.

Weaknesses: He is very honorable... and will not sacrifice that honor for anything, even if it costs him his life. He also can't seem to pass up a good 'damsel in distress' situation. Its what good Knights do.

Philosophy/Quote: Defend the defenseless, protect the weak, give aid when needed, and always hold true to your honor.


 * Background -**

Nationality: Athalian. Specifically, from Blue Grove.

Raised: He was born and raised in the town of Blue Grove, so naturally that is where he decided to serve when he was sworn in as a Knight.

Family: His father was a Knight as well, and his mother was his Shield Maiden. She retired early from her chosen profession, and the two of them wed and had a son. Both of his parents have passed away, she to an illness when Edain was very young, and He to a battle while Edain was in training.

Friends: Edain keeps in close contact with the other Knights he trained with. Arundel Sayrose acts as something of a big brother to the group of initiate knights, while Navari Tallo keeps things interesting and ever changing. Braely Eledwen, is another close friend and initiate for whom Edain would do about anything. Aerydhella Sayrose, younger sister to Arundel and Shieldmaiden of Blue Grove is another very trusted friend and companion. He also is no stranger to the local tavern, market, and tournament grounds. Though he is very honorable, he is not haughty, and loves to be with the people he serves.

Enemies: Duh... the bad guys.

Demise:

Edain was bred for battle. His father, a knight, and his mother, her husband’s shield maiden, took it upon themselves to ensure Edain’s training from a young age.
 * Story:**

Edain had only a few short years to get to know his mother (relatively speaking, that is). She passed away when he was 34, leaving his father to see to his upbringing. Edain learned quickly, and trained hard. One of his father’s proudest moments was the day Edain was accepted by a mentor, and allowed to enter training for Knighthood.

While Edain was still in school, his father was killed while defending their proud city. Edain was not deterred, and in fact he trained even harder, so that one day he would be able to carry on his father’s legacy and defend his homelands. Though Edain did not know it, his father had belonged to a secret group of defenders known to very few as the Order of the Blue Grove. This group took it upon themselves to ensure the safety of Blue Grove and all of its inhabitants. When he was finally Knighted, Edain was also approached by a member of this society, and offered an initiation into it. Edain proudly took the offer, vowing to do everything in his power to protect the groves and everything in them.

Having very little family left in the area, Edain is fiercly protective of his close friends. They have become something of a family to him, and he does not tolerate them being mistreated or harmed in any way.

Sir Truestrike is not with out his own goals and ambitions though. He happily looks forward to the day he has a wife and children of his own. Currently his sights are set on the lovely Lady Cressa Tandael, though he does not speak of such things openly. He tends to be shy towards her, or at least as shy as he can possibly be with friends like Braely and Navari.