Duradel Hastringor

> I long to be with my people, but that is not possible until I destroy the Sword of Armageddon for good.
>
> Duradel Hastringor

## Other Information

### Relatives

* Valden "the Merciful" Hastringor (*father*)
* Shyrza Hastringor (*mother*)

### Affiliation(s)

Sacred Soldiers

**Duradel Hastringor**, or **Duradel the Red**, is a soldier, defending his village and islands from danger.

## **History**

### Early Life

From a young age, Duradel had been taught military skills, as it was customary for all males to learn how to fight. He grew up a promising child, having high academic grades and excellent military skills. He was especially skilled in swords, war hammers, and magic. Once he was old enough, at the age of 40, he was enlisted into the Sacred Soldiers, a team of warriors whose task is to defend their islands—the Far Ends—and ensure peace in the islands.

Duradel, under the command of Bastiva the Dreaded, saw many action. Once, he was tasked with protecting a village from a group of raiders. Duradel was outnumbered, fighting against 25 raiders, and was easily pushed back into a corner. Duradel, trying to find a way out, decided to push his way through the raiders, and began killing them with his war hammer. The amount of blood on his body earned him the title "Duradel the Red".

His act earned him respect and admiration from other Sacred Soldiers, and he became tasked with more dangerous missions. He completed 184 missions in just 5 years.

### Human Invasion

While celebrating his 104th birthday, he was interrupted by another Sacred Soldier who reported sightings of human ships heading towards the Far Ends. Every Sacred Soldier and village warriors were gathered near the shore, and when the humans landed, there was a long silence. One of the humans shouted, and they began charging at the Sacred Soldiers.

Unfamiliar with the battleground, the human invaders were swiftly dealt with, but more ships arrived. The war went on for the next 20 years, but the humans remained persistent. The Sacred Soldiers were starting to get tired, and were slowly getting beaten by the human army.

### Journey Beyond the Far Ends

While spying on a human camp, Duradel overheard the soldiers talking about a magic sword that could potentially defeat the Zendrikans. Duradel volunteered to venture outside the Far Ends to search for the sword and either destroy it or use it against the humans. As the humans were kept occupied by constant attacks, Duradel slipped pass them and sailed away.

After hours of sailing, Duradel arrived at the town of Ascreton in the kingdom of Santrolum. From there he followed the rumors and ended up at a smithing building. He asked around about a magic sword, pretending to be an officer working for the Santrolumian king. The blacksmiths replied, saying the sword was on its way to the royal sorcerers to enchant it.

At the castle, Duradel took out several guards and snuck into the sorcerers' chamber. He located the sword, dubbed the Sword of Armageddon, and took it, though he was discovered by other castle guards. He used the sword against the guards, and found out why the sword would ensure the human army's victory: the sword has the power to absorb magic spells and make it its own.

Deeming the weapon to be too powerful to be left alone, Duradel began smashing the sword against any hard objects he could find. Eventually he snapped the blade in half and melted it using fire magic.

As he walked away, however, one of the sorcerers laughed and told him the sword can be rebuilt anytime. More guards arrived, but Duradel escaped. His ship, however, had been destroyed, leaving him stranded in Ascreton. There was nothing he could do now but hide until he can put an end to the sword manufacture.

### Multidimensional Threat Arc

While in hiding, Duradel was confronted by Jake Riley, who offered to help destroy the Sword of Armageddon for good. In exchange, however, Duradel had to help him with 1 task. At first Durad refused, but Jake ended up threatening him that if he doesn't help, every Zendrikan will be killed.

Duradel tried to fight, but was easily defeated. Having no other choice, he agreed to help Jake.

## **Abilities**

**Weapons master**: Duradel is proficient with swords and war hammers.

**Decision maker**: Duradel is able to quickly make decisions, even in a heated moment.

**Leadership**: Duradel has excellent leadership skills.

**Enhanced vision**: Duradel's eyes allow him to see well in the dark.

**Bloodthirst**: Duradel has the ability to suck blood from other living species.

**Magic**: Duradel is well-trained in using magic.

### Magic Spells

* Frost Charge
* Binded Soul
* Abyssal Roar
* Knight's Armor
* Sinner's Touch
* Soul Chain
* Weakness
* Solar Cannon

## **Equipment**

**Military armor**: Duradel wears a Zendrikan military armor.

**War hammer**: Duradel's main weapon is a war hammer.