Thread: A Kingdom Broken

Name Robert Fellstone Nickname Rob, Robert Age 24 Gender M Species Human PositionRank Veteran Healer of the Valtaur Order Appearance Robert stands around 5'9 so slightly shorter than some, but taller than others. He has light brown hair and light brown eyes. He doesn't have a muscular build, but it is about average due to his traveling and daily manual labor. It is clear he wasn't made to be a warrior from his build nor does he actively practice physical arts. To indicate his connection with the Valtuar Order he has a tatoo seen below of the order's symbol on his right shoulder. Robert is quite tanned due to his travels as a pilgrim, some might mistake him as a foreigner, which he often laughs off. While he is a ways from his hometown, he was born in this kingdom like everyone else. Personality Friendly, non-violent, calm, soft-spoken, lazy on occasion, and determined. History Born in the rural village of Helburg, he was inducted into the order at the age of eight. Where he learned healing as well as light magic. He practiced this art for many years and completed his first pilgrimage at the age of 14, the second when he was 18, and now he is completing his third pilgrimage. By completing this pilgrimage he will be allowed to unlock a new level of magic within the order's archives. Ever since his youth he has had the dream of curing people of disease and other ailments. Currently, he is researching ways to cure a disease that may endanger the kingdom in the near future. Therefore, he is often lost in a letter from one of his contacts from the East, who reports the symptoms and effectiveness of various spells and herbs. At his village he was not the strongest, or the bravest, nor was he the richest, or born to noble blood. He was however the friendliest, and the person most people came to talk to about their problems, even complete strangers. He developed patience and focus both of which are traits required in order to become a successful healer. However, there are times when his diligence fails, and he becomes slightly lazy. A way to get him out of this mood is to give him something important to do, like healing a sick person or a letter from one of his contacts. It was his diligent and friendly attitude is what attracted the attention of a traveling healer from the order. After a few days of discussion and receiving permission from his parents he became an apprentice to High Healer Fredrick, who at that time was high in the order. Within a year of training Robert discovered he had a natural affinity for healing magic, and sought to take advantage of this affinity and improve it. This is something he continues to do to this very day. Other Robert is very skilled in healing magic he can heal serious injuries very quickly if he is able to channel his energy into his spells, this is true for a group of people as well. He does have access to quicker heals, but they patch moderate wounds at best. Disease and ailments can all be cured by Robert with either a spell or a mixture of herbs and spices. If there is time, then he can reattach limbs, but this procedure must be done within an hour of the limb being severed. It also requires certain elixirs made of specific herbs that are difficult to find, and doing so takes up most of Robert's energy. He cannot bring the dead back to life, nor can he heal instantly fatal wounds like decapitation. If a person is bleeding out then he can attend to them, but once their pulse stops then they are beyond his help. In terms of offensive magic, he has learned light magic from the order. These spells are often containment spells, exorcism, blessings, and a little offensive spell. An example of a containment spell is pyramid of light, where Robert can trap a group of people for five minutes or as long as he maintains the spell. Blessings may include increasing strength of allies, or making them 'impervious' to harm. Offensive light magic deals damage by searing the flesh of the mage's enemies or banishing them from the plane. Granted, the latter is meant for demons, supernatural creatures such as werewolves or vampires are often safe from this type of magic. The Valtuar Order is fairly well known, and most people will be able to identify his associations with them by seeing the tattoo on his shoulder. Therefore, most NPCs and PCs will be able to identify his background in being a healer. Furthermore, this order is forbidden from using weapons, so needless to say he cannot handle himself in a sword fight. Furthermore, these healers are obligated to heal almost everyone except those that their judgement token deems unworthy. To be deemed unworthy is an extremely difficult task, it requires one to have committed heinous crimes in the past multiple times. If one needs to locate Robert, they should search for taverns close to orphanages, as he can often be found with a makeshift clinic around those parts. Furthermore, he enjoys teaching and helping the children of the orphanage.