Timien Griffonsmane

Lord Timien Griffonsmane is an envoy from the Empire of Trynser, noted for his adventuring skills which he often employs in the course of his official duties. Timien is highly skilled in both the "Dark Hand" style of hand to hand martial arts and a mixture of magical styles from around the world.
Timien is a Player Character in Dungeons & Dragons games run by Michael Lee Viviano, played by Bryan Bastilla.
Early Life
Several generations of the Griffonsmane family have been involved with the Imperial Chancellory. Grandfather Winhold Griffonsmane was an Ambassador to Venteel and the Sargan Confederation. His father Gerald Griffonsmane was Minister to the East and was highly considered for Vice-Chancellor for Domestic Affiars before news of his affair and the birth of Timien out of wedlock became public.
Before this happened, Timien enjoyed a life of priveledge spiced with travel around the world as a youth. His father had spent time as an Ambassador to Nanduchar, as well as visiting other countries around the world. Timien always traveled with his father. Wherever he went, he was sure to soak up the culture like a sponge.
Also traveling with Timien's father, from times before when he was born was a Mage Corps attache, Magesa Alliea Barlanda. Despite his father's marriage, Alliea was in fact Timien's natural mother. This news was scrupulously kept from the public, but was known to Timien, his father's wife and a select few among the staff. For her part, Gerald's wife Danira was not disagreeable, agreeing to act as Timien's mother in public, loving him as her own son, and remaining fast friends with Alliea. For all that it appears, it would seem that Gerald's relationship with Alliea was done with the blessing of Danira. Unfortunately, Alliea died on Daeregon in the War of Seven Castles when Timien was a child.
Throughout Gerald's duties, he had kept a close friendship with another Chancellory member, Marcus Comferic. In time, Lord Comferic became the Imperial Lord High Chancellor. Several years later, the position for Vice Chancellor for Domestic Affairs became open and Lord Comferic prepared to install his friend Gerald. However, the Lady High Justice Vesya Arlank managed to get ahold of the story of Gerald's odd relationship and his bastard son Timien. As much as a big deal as this wasn't in Trynser City, considering the behavior of the other nobles, she managed to leverage this into forcing Gerald's resignation allowing her to put her own crony Lord Hegan Tamallis into the position.
At this time, Timien was working as a page in the Imperial Palace. When Gerald resigned, Lord Comferic immediately took Timien in as a junior level Chancellory secretary, directly under himself. Also, his family was maneuvering to marry Timien into a good family, to Lady Annya Drecolin, a maid-of-honor to Empress Anastasia. However, when news of Timien's illegitamacy became public, that arrangement went down the hole, scotched by the Emperor himself. Lady Annya had her own love anyways.
Lord Comferic made arrangements for Timien to train his magic under the Imperial Mage Corps, though he stayed in the Chancellory organization.
Campaign
Timien chafed at what he percieved to be poor treatment for himself and his family. He wanted to quit the Imperial service and do whatever he could do to make a name for himself on his own, but he was encouraged by the Chancellor and his father to work within the system and be able to stand out even more.
The emergency of the War of Gormann's Horde provided a brief interlude. He was present at the Battle of Heddenfields near the Chancellor's position. Like anyone else, he did some fighting.
Timien's constant contact at the Chancellory with his father's enemies proved troublesome and Lord Comferic asked Timien if he'd prefer foreign service. Timien was only too happy to leave Trynser City. He was sent on what was supposed to be a random factfinding mission that quickly got bogged down in Delternas.
As attaches, he was assigned Lyus Sleyden and Kristara Haleven from the Citadel; Barnaby Karmuliken, a squire from the Order of the Dragon; and bodyguard Feyannyha Lacourbeshay; whom the Chancellor has his own reasons to assign to foreign duty.
Returning to Trynser City to be sent on an abortive mission to Lydaelia tracking down pirates, he returned to Trynser and was placed in ordinary for a while, leaving him to do his own thing as he wanted. He and his companions raided the Thalosian cult lurking in the Crypt of Ulthril, fought Zazimaran raiders along the Gold Coast, dungeoned Paul Deterrin's tower and had a good time in Flurien. Early in 1735 he and his company were called up to attend to an urgent emergency in Sapoth, the Fist of Anneal incident.
Today
Timien and company have achieved considerable notoriety for their handling of the Fist of Anneal. It is known that certain parties in Zazimar would reward their demise handsomely.
Relationships
Timien's first romantic relationship was with Clarissa Garneman, who he got close to while in the Chancellory. In time they grew apart and Timien let his friend George Tulwyn have her, they got married soon afterwards, with Timien as best man.
Next, Timien was romantically involved with Feyannyha Lacourbeshay, but she needed a bit more than he could give and Timien couldn't restrain his bitter tongue and they were through. After some time apart, they remain friends.
Since then, Timien has had some other low-key relationships, including with the Phaorah of Sapoth's older sister, Lieutenant Constance Deleviega, and Grace Gipiton.
He is tight friends with Lyus Sleyden, and also with Raldo Stormfoot, Tatara Somart, Barnaby Karmuliken, George Tulwyn, and Kristara Haleven, with whom he's remarkably not sexual with. He's friendly enough with Azgar Taagenhof, Nigel Starseeker, Jumpin' Jack Jehosaphat, Malmorme' Quicksilver and Gina Atakares. He never took to Nyssa Antellios and Alyssa Tse'britze too much, though.
He's also friendly with Lord High Chancellor Marcus Comferic and Princess Imperial Vanessa. While not exactly friendly, he's on familiar terms with Emperor Artemius VII. He intensely dislikes Lady High Justice Vesya Arlank and those she is associated with, including Hegan Tamallis.
Character
Timien is driven to prove himself worthy despite his illegitimate birth, and wants to return the full affection given by his family by restoring their good name to Imperial prominence. He is quick of temper, though able to restrain his response to an acidic comment rather than fisticuffs if provoked. He is a planner and a schemer, and is willing to consider violence if that would get the best results. Otherwise, he is driven to do the best for the Empire, not necessarily for the flag or the men in the pointy metal hats in the big chairs, but for the men and women who have to live there.
Artistry
Timien was also an accomplished artist, having done many noteworthy works including the foyer of the Chateau Cerenet Hotel in Delternas. His style was known to be somewhat surrealistic, and sometimes incorporated magical elements.
WORKS
Original Trynser Campaign
Fist of Anneal subcampaign
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Category:Fist of Anneal subcampaign
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