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Artanis Brightblade, Human Knight of Solamnia, Paragon Warlord or Cavalier Fighter

Name: Artanis Brightblade

Character Concept: A peasant horse farmer's son who grew up in awe of the Knights of Solamnia, dreaming of joining the order and becoming a knight in shining armour defending the weak. Now that he has finally set out on his own as a squire, how will his untested idealism  stand up against the grit of everyday life? Long past are Solamnia's days of majesty - do any truly follow the Oath post-cataclysm, or is the glorious Knight of Honour Artanis always dreamed of just that?

Race, Background, Subclass Class: (Variant) Human Knight of Solamnia Cavalier Fighter or Paragon Warlord instead - undecided ! (https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LW4agTNJcbwe6kSv4H2)

Description: Artanis is tall and well-muscled, a reflection on both his hard work training horses when young, and his dedicated training to become a Squire of Solamnia. Dusty brown hair hangs behind a tanned face with square jaw, but gentle eyes. Callused hands carefully run an oiled rag along the plain-looking steel longsword across his lap. He is dressed in well worn but carefully maintained chainmail, and smells of leather, sweat, dust and horses. It is clear from his appearance he does not come from noble or wealthy stock, and his easy-going and quiet manner only confirms this - he move to let others pass as needed, and peaceably waits his turn to be served. A closer look reveals the majority of his equipment to be similar in state - well-worn, perhaps second-hand, but cared for with an honesty and    meticulousness that would fit items of much greater worth. Around his neck he wears a plain wooden symbol of Kiri-Jolith to proclaim his faith.

Striking up a conversation he is forthright and blunt, not as an excuse for rudeness but rather because his education (or lack thereof) has not lent him a silver tongue, and honesty needs none besides. He believes the truth speaks for itself. He is clearly friendly and not shy to offer aid to those who request it, in no way viewing simple manual work beneath him - he is as happy to help you move a stuck cart for kindness sake alone, as to undertake a grand quest. A merchant or more cynical character would quickly assess that it comes as no surprise he lacks for gold.

Beyond the tavern, he carefully tends to his mount before turning in, taking the time to brush it down, check it over for sores, and inspect the stable himself before tipping the stableboy generously despite doing most of the work himself. It's clear to anyone watching from the love in his eye and gentle touch of his hand, as well has the horse itself, that he cares greatly for the animal. Indeed he would find it hard to tolerate abuse of such creatures as much as that of his fellow man.

Your Character’s Plothook: 5 - Ispin spent a season with your family and taught you swordplay, sailing, a language, or another skill.

Past is Prologue: [Backstory]

Truths, Rumors, and Lies:

1. [True Rumor]
2. Artanis is the barstard son of Lord Carrigan, which is the only reason he was allowed to join the Order of Solamnia, and the Lord hopes it will take him far from his lands.
3. [True or False Rumor]

Include at least two of the following in your application:
Loyalties: Order of the Knights of Solamnia

Deity: Kiri-Jolith - both as one of the triad of deities that the Knights of Solamnia honour, and the embodiment of everything Artanis dreams to be, the honourable knight in shining armour riding out a hero to defend the weak. Also honours Habbakuk and Palatine, as patrons of the knightly order.
Is Might Right? No - the strong have a duty to defend the weak, and dispense justice wisely. Strength of arms or noble birth is not a god-given mandate to decide what is right, but is the power to ensure righteousness upheld. 

Music. Lament for the Rohirrim "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YTBgFmK_bs".

I won't Back Down - Johnny Cash "https://youtu.be/xggRxWXdTng"

Holding Out for a Hero "https://youtu.be/bWcASV2sey0"

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Artanis Brightblade, Human Knight of Solamnia, Paragon Warlord or Cavalier Fighter

Name: Artanis Brightblade

Character Concept: A horse farmer's son who grew up in awe of the Knights of Solamnia, dreaming of joining the order and becoming a knight in shining armour. Now that he has finally set out on his own as a squire, how will his untested ideals of honour stand up against the grit of everyday life?

Race, Background, Subclass Class: (Variant) Human Knight of Solamnia Cavalier Fighter or Paragon Warlord instead - undecided ! (https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LW4agTNJcbwe6kSv4H2)

Description: Artanis is tall and well-muscled, a reflection on both his hard work training horses when young, and his dedicated training to become a Squire of Solamnia. Dusty brown hair hangs behind a tanned face with square jaw, but gentle eyes. Callused hands carefully run an oiled rag along the plain-looking steel longsword across his lap. He is dressed in well worn but carefully maintained chainmail, and smells of leather, sweat and horses. It is clear from his appearance he does not come from noble or wealthy stock, and his easy-going and quiet manner only confirms this - he move to let others pass as needed, and peaceably waits his turn to be served. A closer look reveals the majority of his equipment to be similar in state - well-worn, perhaps second-hand, but cared for with an honesty and    meticulousness that would fit items of much greater worth. Around his neck he wears a plain wooden symbol of Kiri-Jolith to proclaim his faith.

Striking up a conversation he is forthright and blunt, not as an excuse for rudeness but rather because his education (or lack thereof) has not lent him a silver tongue, and honesty needs none besides. He believes the truth speaks for itself. He is clearly friendly and not shy to offer aid to those who request it, in no way viewing simple manual work beneath him - he is as happy to help you move a stuck cart for kindness sake alone, as to undertake a grand quest. A merchant or more cynical character would quickly assess that it comes as no surprise he lacks for gold.

Beyond the tavern, he carefully tends to his mount before turning in, taking the time to brush it down, check it over for sores, and inspect the stable himself before tipping the stableboy generously despite doing most of the work himself. It's clear to anyone watching from the love in his eye and gentle touch of his hand, as well has the horse itself, that he cares greatly for the animal. Indeed he would find it hard to tolerate abuse of such creatures as much as that of his fellow man.

Origin: [Origin]

Your Character’s Plothook: 5 - Ispin spent a season with your family and taught you swordplay, sailing, a language, or another skill.

Past is Prologue: [Backstory]

Truths, Rumors, and Lies:

1. [True Rumor]
2. [False Rumor]
3. [True or False Rumor]

Include at least two of the following in your application:
Loyalties: Order of the Knights of Solamnia

Deity: Kiri-Jolith - both as one of the triad of deities that the Knights of Solamnia honour, and the embodiment of everything Artanis dreams to be, the honourable knight in shining armour riding out a hero to defend the weak. Also honours Habbakuk and Palatine, as patrons of the knightly order.
Is Might Right? No - the strong have a duty to defend the weak, and dispense justice wisely. Strength of arms or noble birth is not a god-given mandate to decide what is right, but is the power to ensure righteousness upheld. 

Music. Lament for the Rohirrim "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YTBgFmK_bs".

I won't Back Down - Johnny Cash "https://youtu.be/xggRxWXdTng"

Holding Out for a Hero "https://youtu.be/bWcASV2sey0"

Artanis Brightblade, Human Knight of Solamnia, Paragon Warlord or Cavalier Fighter

Name: Artanis Brightblade

Character Concept: A horse farmer's son who grew up in awe of the Knights of Solamnia, dreaming of joining the order and becoming a knight in shining armour. Now that he has finally set out on his own as a squire, how will his untested ideals of honour stand up against the grit of everyday life?

Race, Background, Subclass Class: (Variant) Human Knight of Solamnia Cavalier Fighter or Paragon Warlord instead - undecided ! (https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LW4agTNJcbwe6kSv4H2)

Description: Artanis is tall and well-muscled, a reflection on both his hard work training horses when young, and his dedicated training to become a Squire of Solamnia. Dusty brown hair hangs behind a tanned face with square jaw, but gentle eyes. Callused hands carefully run an oiled rag along the plain-looking steel longsword across his lap. He is dressed in well worn but carefully maintained chainmail, and smells of leather, sweat and horses. It is clear from his appearance he does not come from noble or wealthy stock, and his easy-going and quiet manner only confirms this - he move to let others pass as needed, and peaceably waits his turn to be served. A closer look reveals the majority of his equipment to be similar in state - well-worn, perhaps second-hand, but cared for with an honesty and    meticulousness that would fit items of much greater worth. Around his neck he wears a plain wooden symbol of Kiri-Jolith to proclaim his faith.

Striking up a conversation he is forthright and blunt, not as an excuse for rudeness but rather because his education (or lack thereof) has not lent him a silver tongue, and honesty needs none besides. He believes the truth speaks for itself. He is clearly friendly and not shy to offer aid to those who request it, in no way viewing simple manual work beneath him - he is as happy to help you move a stuck cart for kindness sake alone, as to undertake a grand quest. A merchant or more cynical character would quickly assess that it comes as no surprise he lacks for gold.

Beyond the tavern, he carefully tends to his mount before turning in, taking the time to brush it down, check it over for sores, and inspect the stable himself before tipping the stableboy generously despite doing most of the work himself. It's clear to anyone watching from the love in his eye and gentle touch of his hand, as well has the horse itself, that he cares greatly for the animal. Indeed he would find it hard to tolerate abuse of such creatures as much as that of his fellow man.

Origin: [Origin]

Your Character’s Plothook: 5 - Ispin spent a season with your family and taught you swordplay, sailing, a language, or another skill.

Past is Prologue: [Backstory]

Truths, Rumors, and Lies:

1. [True Rumor]
2. [False Rumor]
3. [True or False Rumor]

Include at least two of the following in your application:
Loyalties: Order of the Knights of Solamnia

Deity: Kiri-Jolith - both as one of the triad of deities that the Knights of Solamnia honour, and the embodiment of everything Artanis dreams to be, the honourable knight in shining armour riding out a hero to defend the weak. Also honours Habbakuk and Palatine, as patrons of the knightly order.
Is Might Right? No - the strong have a duty to defend the weak, and dispense justice wisely. Strength of arms or noble birth is not a god-given mandate to decide what is right, but is the power to ensure righteousness upheld. 

Music. Lament for the Rohirrim "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YTBgFmK_bs".

I won't Back Down - Johnny Cash "https://youtu.be/xggRxWXdTng"

Holding Out for a Hero "https://youtu.be/bWcASV2sey0"

Artanis Brightblade, Human Knight of Solamnia, Paragon Warlord

Name: Artanis Brightblade

Character Concept: A horse farmer's son who grew up in awe of the Knights of Solamnia, dreaming of joining the order and becoming a knight in shining armour. Now that he has finally set out on his own as a squire, how will his untested ideals of honour stand up against the grit of everyday life?

Race, Background, Subclass Class: (Variant) Human Knight of Solamnia Cavalier Fighter. (If home-brew sources allowed, a Paragon Warlord instead https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LW4agTNJcbwe6kSv4H2)

Description: Artanis is tall and well-muscled, a reflection on both his hard work training horses when young, and his dedicated training to become a Squire of Solamnia. Dusty brown hair hangs behind a tanned face with square jaw, but gentle eyes. Callused hands carefully run an oiled rag along the plain-looking steel longsword across his lap. He is dressed in well worn but carefully maintained chainmail, and smells of leather, sweat and horses. It is clear from his appearance he does not come from noble or wealthy stock, and his easy-going and quiet manner only confirms this - he move to let others pass as needed, and peaceably waits his turn to be served. A closer look reveals the majority of his equipment to be similar in state - well-worn, perhaps second-hand, but cared for with an honesty and    meticulousness that would fit items of much greater worth. Around his neck he wears a plain wooden symbol of Kiri-Jolith to proclaim his faith.

Striking up a conversation he is forthright and blunt, not as an excuse for rudeness but rather because his education (or lack thereof) has not lent him a silver tongue, and honesty needs none besides. He believes the truth speaks for itself. He is clearly friendly and not shy to offer aid to those who request it, in no way viewing simple manual work beneath him - he is as happy to help you move a stuck cart for kindness sake alone, as to undertake a grand quest. A merchant or more cynical character would quickly assess that it comes as no surprise he lacks for gold.

Beyond the tavern, he carefully tends to his mount before turning in, taking the time to brush it down, check it over for sores, and inspect the stable himself before tipping the stableboy generously despite doing most of the work himself. It's clear to anyone watching from the love in his eye and gentle touch of his hand, as well has the horse itself, that he cares greatly for the animal. Indeed he would find it hard to tolerate abuse of such creatures as much as that of his fellow man.

Origin: [Origin]

Your Character’s Plothook: 5 - Ispin spent a season with your family and taught you swordplay, sailing, a language, or another skill.

Past is Prologue: [Backstory]

Truths, Rumors, and Lies:

1. [True Rumor]
2. [False Rumor]
3. [True or False Rumor]

Include at least two of the following in your application:
Loyalties: Order of the Knights of Solamnia

Deity: Kiri-Jolith - both as one of the triad of deities that the Knights of Solamnia honour, and the embodiment of everything Artanis dreams to be, the honourable knight in shining armour riding out a hero to defend the weak. Also honours Habbakuk and Palatine, as patrons of the knightly order.
Is Might Right? No - the strong have a duty to defend the weak, and dispense justice wisely. Strength of arms or noble birth is not a god-given mandate to decide what is right, but is the power to ensure righteousness upheld. 

Music. Lament for the Rohirrim "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YTBgFmK_bs".

I won't Back Down - Johnny Cash "https://youtu.be/xggRxWXdTng"

Holding Out for a Hero "https://youtu.be/bWcASV2sey0"

Artanis Brightblade, Human Knight of Solamnia, Cavalier Fighter

Name: Artanis Brightblade

Character Concept: A horse farmer's son who grew up in awe of the Knights of Solamnia, dreaming of joining the order and becoming a knight in shining armour. Now that he has finally set out on his own as a squire, how will his untested ideals of honour stand up against the grit of everyday life?

Race, Background, Subclass Class: (Variant) Human Knight of Solamnia Cavalier Fighter. (If home-brew sources allowed, a Paragon Warlord instead https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LW4agTNJcbwe6kSv4H2)

Description: Artanis is tall and well-muscled, a reflection on both his hard work training horses when young, and his dedicated training to become a Squire of Solamnia. Dusty brown hair hangs behind a tanned face with square jaw, but gentle eyes. Callused hands carefully run an oiled rag along the plain-looking steel longsword across his lap. He is dressed in well worn but carefully maintained chainmail, and smells of leather, sweat and horses. It is clear from his appearance he does not come from noble or wealthy stock, and his easy-going and quiet manner only confirms this - he move to let others pass as needed, and peaceably waits his turn to be served. A closer look reveals the majority of his equipment to be similar in state - well-worn, perhaps second-hand, but cared for with an honesty and    meticulousness that would fit items of much greater worth. Around his neck he wears a plain wooden symbol of Kiri-Jolith to proclaim his faith.

Striking up a conversation he is forthright and blunt, not as an excuse for rudeness but rather because his education (or lack thereof) has not lent him a silver tongue, and honesty needs none besides. He believes the truth speaks for itself. He is clearly friendly and not shy to offer aid to those who request it, in no way viewing simple manual work beneath him - he is as happy to help you move a stuck cart for kindness sake alone, as to undertake a grand quest. A merchant or more cynical character would quickly assess that it comes as no surprise he lacks for gold.

Beyond the tavern, he carefully tends to his mount before turning in, taking the time to brush it down, check it over for sores, and inspect the stable himself before tipping the stableboy generously despite doing most of the work himself. It's clear to anyone watching from the love in his eye and gentle touch of his hand, as well has the horse itself, that he cares greatly for the animal. Indeed he would find it hard to tolerate abuse of such creatures as much as that of his fellow man.

Origin: [Origin]

Your Character’s Plothook: 5 - Ispin spent a season with your family and taught you swordplay, sailing, a language, or another skill.

Past is Prologue: [Backstory]

Truths, Rumors, and Lies:

1. [True Rumor]
2. [False Rumor]
3. [True or False Rumor]

Include at least two of the following in your application:
Loyalties: Order of the Knights of Solamnia

Deity: Kiri-Jolith - both as one of the triad of deities that the Knights of Solamnia honour, and the embodiment of everything Artanis dreams to be, the honourable knight in shining armour riding out a hero to defend the weak. Also honours Habbakuk and Palatine, as patrons of the knightly order.
Is Might Right? No - the strong have a duty to defend the weak, and dispense justice wisely. Strength of arms or noble birth is not a god-given mandate to decide what is right, but is the power to ensure righteousness upheld. 

Music. Lament for the Rohirrim "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YTBgFmK_bs".

I won't Back Down - Johnny Cash "https://youtu.be/xggRxWXdTng"

Holding Out for a Hero "https://youtu.be/bWcASV2sey0"

Artanis Brightblade, Human Knight of Solamnia, Cavalier Fighter

Name: Artanis Brightblade

Character Concept: A horse farmer's son who grew up in awe of the Knights of Solamnia, dreaming of joining the order and becoming a knight in shining armour. Now that he has finally set out on his own as a squire, how will his untested ideals of honour stand up against the grit of everyday life?

Race, Background, Subclass Class: (Variant) Human Knight of Solamnia Cavalier Fighter. (If home-brew sources allowed, a Paragon Warlord instead https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LW4agTNJcbwe6kSv4H2)

Description: Artanis is tall and well-muscled, a reflection on both his hard work training horses when young, and his dedicated training to become a Squire of Solamnia. Dusty brown hair hangs behind a tanned face with square jaw, but gentle eyes. Callused hands carefully run an oiled rag along the plain-looking steel longsword across his lap. He is dressed in well worn but carefully maintained chainmail, and smells of leather, sweat and horses. It is clear from his appearance he does not come from noble or wealthy stock, and his easy-going and quiet manner only confirms this - he move to let others pass as needed, and peaceably waits his turn to be served. A closer look reveals the majority of his equipment to be similar in state - well-worn, perhaps second-hand, but cared for with an honesty and    meticulousness that would fit items of much greater worth. Around his neck he wears a plain wooden symbol of Kiri-Jolith to proclaim his faith.

Striking up a conversation he is forthright and blunt, not as an excuse for rudeness but rather because his education (or lack thereof) has not lent him a silver tongue, and honesty needs none besides. He believes the truth speaks for itself. He is clearly friendly and not shy to offer aid to those who request it, in no way viewing simple manual work beneath him - he is as happy to help you move a stuck cart for kindness sake alone, as to undertake a grand quest. A merchant or more cynical character would quickly assess that it comes as no surprise he lacks for gold.

Beyond the tavern, he carefully tends to his mount before turning in, taking the time to brush it down, check it over for sores, and inspect the stable himself before tipping the stableboy generously despite doing most of the work himself. It's clear to anyone watching from the love in his eye and gentle touch of his hand, as well has the horse itself, that he cares greatly for the animal. Indeed he would find it hard to tolerate abuse of such creatures as much as that of his fellow man.

Origin: [Origin]

Your Character’s Plothook: 5 - Ispin spent a season with your family and taught you swordplay, sailing, a language, or another skill.

Past is Prologue: [Backstory]

Truths, Rumors, and Lies:

1. [True Rumor]
2. [False Rumor]
3. [True or False Rumor]

Include at least two of the following in your application:
Loyalties: Order of the Knights of Solamnia

Deity: Kiri-Jolith - both as one of the triad of deities that the Knights of Solamnia honour, and the embodiment of everything Artanis dreams to be, the honourable knight in shining armour riding out a hero to defend the weak. Also honours Habbakuk and Palatine, as patrons of the knightly order.
Is Might Right? No - the strong have a duty to defend the weak, and dispense justice wisely. Strength of arms or noble birth is not a god-given mandate to decide what is right, but is the power to ensure righteousness upheld. 

Music. Lament for the Rohirrim "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YTBgFmK_bs".

I won't Back Down - Johnny Cash "https://youtu.be/xggRxWXdTng"

Artanis Brightblade, Human Knight of Solamnia, Cavalier Fighter

Name: Artanis Brightblade

Character Concept: A horse farmer's son who grew up in awe of the Knights of Solamnia, dreaming of joining the order and becoming a knight in shining armour. Now that he has finally set out on his own as a squire, how will his untested ideals of honour stand up against the grit of everyday life?

Race, Background, Subclass Class: (Variant) Human Knight of Solamnia Cavalier Fighter. (If home-brew sources allowed, a Paragon Warlord instead https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LW4agTNJcbwe6kSv4H2)

Description: Artanis is tall and well-muscled, a reflection on both his hard work training horses when young, and his dedicated training to become a Squire of Solamnia. Dusty brown hair hangs behind a tanned face with square jaw, but gentle eyes. Callused hands carefully run an oiled rag along the plain-looking steel longsword across his lap. He is dressed in well worn but carefully maintained chainmail, and smells of leather, sweat and horses. It is clear from his appearance he does not come from noble or wealthy stock, and his easy-going and quiet manner only confirms this - he move to let others pass as needed, and peaceably waits his turn to be served. A closer look reveals the majority of his equipment to be similar in state - well-worn, perhaps second-hand, but cared for with an honesty and    meticulousness that would fit items of much greater worth. Around his neck he wears a plain wooden symbol of Kiri-Jolith to proclaim his faith.

Striking up a conversation he is forthright and blunt, not as an excuse for rudeness but rather because his education (or lack thereof) has not lent him a silver tongue, and honesty needs none besides. He believes the truth speaks for itself. He is clearly friendly and not shy to offer aid to those who request it, in no way viewing simple manual work beneath him - he is as happy to help you move a stuck cart for kindness sake alone, as to undertake a grand quest. A merchant or more cynical character would quickly assess that it comes as no surprise he lacks for gold.

Beyond the tavern, he carefully tends to his mount before turning in, taking the time to brush it down, check it over for sores, and inspect the stable himself before tipping the stableboy generously despite doing most of the work himself. It's clear to anyone watching from the love in his eye and gentle touch of his hand, as well has the horse itself, that he cares greatly for the animal. Indeed he would find it hard to tolerate abuse of such creatures as much as that of his fellow man.

Origin: [Origin]

Your Character’s Plothook: 5 - Ispin spent a season with your family and taught you swordplay, sailing, a language, or another skill.

Past is Prologue: [Backstory]

Truths, Rumors, and Lies:

1. [True Rumor]
2. [False Rumor]
3. [True or False Rumor]

Include at least two of the following in your application:
Loyalties: Order of the Knights of Solamnia

Deity: Kiri-Jolith - both as one of the triad of deities that the Knights of Solamnia honour, and the embodiment of everything Artanis dreams to be, the honourable knight in shining armour riding out a hero to defend the weak. Also honours Habbakuk and Palatine, as patrons of the knightly order.
Is Might Right? No - the strong have a duty to defend the weak, and dispense justice wisely. Strength of arms or noble birth is not a god-given mandate to decide what is right, but is the power to ensure righteousness upheld. 

Music. Lament for the Rohirrim "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YTBgFmK_bs".