Eli MacTraynor

Official Uniform of the 62nd Trekker's Liege

## Overview

Eli MacTraynor is a Maithorian Ranger born in 313 KE. He currently holds the title of Field Officer in the 62nd "Trekker's Liege" in the Imperial Army, controlling forces around Underwood Valley. His continued enlistment has been a controversial topic, with some scholars arguing that he should be executed for his crimes against the Empire, while others commending his bravery and believing him to be an integral piece in fighting back against the Twilight Brotherhood. While visiting Underwood Valley, Eli can easily be recognised by his distinctive uniform and his cat companion named Fletcher.

## Appearance

Eli MacTraynor almost exclusively wears his military uniform, identifying him as a member of the 62nd "Trekker's Liege". As such, his face is more often than not obscured by a face mask and his head covered by a hood. When asked why, he simply ignores the question. Rumors have spread within the Underwood Valley region that Eli only voluntarily removed his mask to say his farewells to a dying friend, whom he wholeheartedly trusted. However, reports have been gathered to ascertain Eli's appearance more accurately.

Eli MacTraynor has greasy brown hair and sickly green skin, indicative of a Maithorian. He has a tattoo of a vine running from his right eye down to his neck, supposedly magical. The ends of Eli's hair form into a green moss-like substance. Eli has two feline ears atop his head, something he seems to feel quite sensitive about, claiming that

> *"I just want people to stop calling me Fletcher's older brother. Although, the kids love it."*
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## Early Life

As a child, Eli MacTraynor lived in New Weyil, a town in the Duchy of Laibbos in Maithor. His father was an alchemist and his mother was a druid. When he was young, Eli felt as though he could never learn magic like his mother, so settled on learning alchemy with his father, eventually beginning training to become a professional herbalist. In 338, when Eli was 25, New Weyil was attacked by an orcish war band. The capital was defended by the 62nd "Trekker's Liege", who were stationed in the area at the time. Eli saw this and immediately began packing to enlist in the army, leaving his life behind to fight the good fight.

He trained and fought with the Trekker's Liege for 5 years, before activity became stagnant in his fifth year, 343. He was ordered to head to Underwood Valley, where he was to sign up as an adventurer in order to obtain more combat experience. They had been out of commission for a whole year, so Eli was grateful to finally do something of use. He arrived in Underwood late Lunnas in 343.

## A Valley Reforged

The Underwood Velley Razing of 344 concluded when Eli and the Underwood Underdogs slayed the cultist known as [Arlo's Best Friend, I forget his name]. Legend states that Eli inherited his *Witherblade* from a dying Sen, moments before using the longsword to impale [ABF] into a barrel of alcohol and used its then-fiery properties to detonate the barrel, instantly killing the cultist. This moment caused the Twilight Brotherhood to lose a significant commander, throwing many of the cultists in Underwood Valley into disarray. Following this, Vincanti Le Ginn lifted Eli's bounty, and they commenced work on reclaiming the valley.