Telke Ulrane

## Early Life

Telke hails from a rather distant continent known natively as Salde. Salde was a place of perpetual war, divided amongst hundreds of city-states vying for continental control. Telke himself was born in a certain city-state known as Ušuze, located between the ocean coast and a fertile river bed laden with crops like wheat and sugarcane. Ušuze was an uncharacteristically untouched state, with its small land border protecting it against the level of violence that was experienced throughout the rest of the continent. Telke grew up in a fortunate Salden household, providing access to many luxuries that others would lack. One of these luxuries, literature, would enamore Telke to no end. Growing up, he delved deep into the forgotten world of Salden myths, legends, histories, poetry, writing, and much more.

### Recent Life Events

This bliss would not last forever, however. Toward the end of his time in Salde, Telke’s home city would be attacked by one of the more powerful polities in the region. Ušuze would be nearly annihilated by the opposing state. Telke was one of the many men of the city who joined the militia in the city's defense. It's here that he experienced the horrors of war that had been procrastinating their arrival. Telke would witness the deaths of his countrymen, his friends, and his family as the enemy decimated nearly all living within the walls. At the end of the battle, Telke found himself running through the ocean boardwalks until an explosion launched him unconscious and drifting on rubble in the sea.

### Present Life Events

Telke would awake aboard a merchant vessel that found him along the coastline. To his dismay, none aboard knew of Salde, Ušuze, or even spoke his tongue. Eventually Telke would find himself dropped off in an entirely, Telke has maintained a reclusive stance in Oracle. Tucked away in his self-sufficient grove, he hasn't made much contact with that of the greater world.

### Appearance

Skin Pigment: White/Slightly tan-ish

Hair Pigment: Brown

Eye Pigment: Hazel

Other Information: Telke is a tall, large, and broad man, standing just over six feet and hovering around 200lbs. He has thick brown wavy hair that obscures his ears, with two tufts gently resting above his eye brows. He has warm hazel eyes, juxtaposing his serious countenance. Telke’s presence is one of imposition, poise, and foundation.

### Personality

Personality: Telke is a very laconic and unmoving man. This is not to say he’s quiet or shy, but very thoughtful and particular about himself, his words, and his actions. He seems to someone who simply observes and, on occasion, acts. Despite his militaristic appearance, he does what he can to remove himself from violence.

Likes: Telke finds himself most vulnerable when exchanging thoughts. He has a fascination with writing and recording that acts as a personal release from any stressors from the world. He enjoys observing and absorbing information, and clinging onto it as rock for himself to anchor on.

Dislikes: Violence and transience. There are only two things in the world that destroy: violence and time. Telke requires time to think and time to act, both of which are threatened by the aforementioned items.

Strengths/Pros: Telke is very intelligent and cerebral. The times he does talk, which may be sparse, are usually exhausted with information and presented precisely. His mind is brimming with knowledge and the desire to expand and express it. Telke is also physically very resilient. Although he seldom exploits it, his steadiness  has allowed him to endure many tribulations.

Weaknesses/Cons: Telke is slow to a fault. His sedentary nature affects both his mind and actions. During times of turmoil, he finds himself overwhelmed with the need to make immediate decisions. Decisions need time to be analyzed, and without this time Telke finds himself seemingly frozen and trapped in his mind.

### Skills & Abilities

- Swordsmanship

- Steadfast Stature

- First Aid

- Dextrous

- Writing

- Scholarship

### Fun Facts

- Telke can speak multiple languages! But primarily the common language in Oracle and his native tongue from Salde.