Berrian Rothenel

**Berrian Rothenel** is a male wood elf ranger from Emeyanloon.

## Description

### Physical description

Berrian has bronze-coloured skin, brown hair and green eyes. He wields a pair of Emeyanloon Blades named Ostar and Teraveil.

## Biography

### Early life

Berrian was born to his mother Elincia, and father Adran, in the spring of 3123. He spent much of his early childhood amongst his kin in the Emeyanloon Forest. As he grew he showed some adeptness at being able to use magic, perhaps influenced by his mother, and also proved to be fairly capable with light, thin-bladed, elven swords. It was likely also during his early years that he developed a natural enjoyment and attunement to nature, which was the source of the magic that he could wield.

Once he was fully grown he regularly accompanied his father on journeys to Wellspring, where he developed an understanding and appreciation of human culture. He also spent time studying in the New Library in Wellspring – he always had a funny feeling about the Library of Irdros – where he accumulated a fair amount of knowledge about the flora and fauna of the free states and beyond.

He continued to study and train in both Emeyanloon and Waterdeep, until at the age of 86, in autumn of year 3209, he was declared an adult by the Emeyanloon Council, having acquired all of the skills and knowledge deemed necessary.

### Early Career

Once declared an adult, Berrian set off once again for Wellspring, in search of employment as a trail guide. He found employment with the Wayfaring Establishment, and spent the next couple of decades leading and guarding small caravans along the more dangerous trails between Wellspring, Mirabour, Arterialis, and Yerganheim.

In the year 3234, having established a reputation as a competent, reliable, guide he took to freelance work within the same occupation. It was during this time that he met Attic, and his harengon companion Luro in Malnard.

### The Adventures Begin

In the late summer of 3250, after having completed several profitable journeys, leading caravans from one settlement to another, Berrian decided to take some time off in Malnard, the town that sits on the edge of the [insert name here] river that flows out from the Emeyanloon Forest, his ancestral home.

A couple of days into his stay at the inn, he had the good fortune to meet up with Attic, and Luro, and their friend Atmosphere along with their new companion Talith. The four of them had just returned from slaying the dragon Kalizaris, who had destroyed the settlement of Windayle. Berrian then accompanied them on a new quest to protect the villagers of Everloon from some nearby marauding giants.

Once the quest was complete Berrian decided to part ways with his companions, and journey deeper into the heart of the Emeyanloon forest to stay with his kin there for a while. Upon hearing about his deeds in Everloon, he was gifted a pair of Emeyanloon blades, named Ostar and Teraveil. These blades are typically used by the elves who defend the boarder of Emeyanloon. Berrian stayed another year, which he spent building his skill and speed with the new swords, before setting off once again in the autumn of 3251 to continue his freelancing business as a trail guide.

It was a few years later in the early summer of 3256 that he met up with Aella Hanali in Trailmeet. Berrian learned that she had been tasked with mapping out some of the south east areas of the kingdom of Dalazor, and was looking for people to help her accomplish this. Berrian subsequently agreed to accompany her on this quest. Whilst they were mapping out the Silvercrown Woods they stumbled upon the entrance to the long lost Temple of Chodum. After making this discovery they decided to make their way back to the city of Dalazor to see if they could acquire help exploring it, however while passing through Ettercap Woods they got ambushed and captured by members of the Emerald Eye after accidentally wandering too close to their base.

## Behind the scenes

Berrian was created by Ben the DM as a personal NPC, and was introduced into Erobia lore for the mini campaign. He was reused for the Protectors of Dalazor campaign.

## Appearances

* Ben's mini campaign
* The Protectors of Dalazor