Hecarim of the Four

Bracken (Ally)

Hecarim was a member of the Four- the original founding group of the Order of Hunters. Widely considered to be the strongest member of the original group, rivaled only by Kestran. He was also the main advocate for the Council of Hunters to serve as the primary governing body for the Order of Hunters.

## Description

Hecarim's exact appearance is a subject of fierce debate, as only shreds of evidence exist. The most accepted source is the *Mural of the Grand Hunt*, located in an older hall of the Bastion. Even this work was made some time after Hecarim and the rest of the Four vanished, and it's accuracy is heavily questioned. However, in the mural Hecarim appears as a young man with long brown hair and bright brown eyes flecked with black. His hair was worn tied back in a bun, with much of it hanging around his shoulders. He stood around 6'2" tall, and was of an extremely athletic build. He wore a set of half-plate armor, which would eventually influence the design of armors worn by modern-day Hunters.

## Personality

By most accounts, Hecarim was a reserved man who spent much time in contemplation. He preferred to avoid crossing blades whenever possible, despite being an unmatched swordsman. His more diplomatic nature influenced the Four in early times, and also led to the structure of shared power amongst the Hunter Schools.

## Abilities

Hecarim was known to be a master of the longsword, peerless in combat besides perhaps Kestran. Hecarim also possessed a powerful Hunter Art known as the Blue Flame Blade. The exact parameters of this ability were unknown, but it was said to be an immensely powerful offensive ability, similar to Kestran's Black Flame Blade. By focusing and channeling his strength, Hecarim could generate powerful blasts of striking blue flame to cut through foes. It was also said that during this time Hecarim gained superhuman speed and strength beyond that of any other adventurer. Exactly where this ability originated is uncertain, and exactly what happened to is just as uncertain as the fate of Hecarim himself.

## History

Hecarim led and evidently long career as a renowned adventurer, along with the rest of the Four, prior to starting the Order. At some point, the four decided their position as the four best adventurers and fighters known to Lorian bestowed upon them a great responsibility. They believed and organization had to be created to promote security and train a new generation of fighters to keep order. Thus, the Order of Hunters was born. Hecarim advocated that each of the Four lead their own school of thought, as each had differing strengths and fighting styles. Hecarim took leadership of the School of the Blade (eventually to become the School of the Lorekeeper), and formed the Council of Hunters to establish a central governance for Order.

Hecarim spent some years as the grandmaster of the School of the Blade, passing down his skills to the next several generations of Hunters. After some time, the Four departed the Order and journeyed north to some grand goal. Exactly what sort of goal they pursued is uncertain, but they never returned from this journey. Hecarim never passed down his Hunter Art, and it is believed that ability died with him.