Kenneth Trevelyan

## Kenneth-Kendrick Trevelyan

> "*No one will thank me for this; that's not the point. **Someone** needs to help solve this mess, and I'm the person that's going to do it.*"
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**Kenneth-Kendrick Trevelyan** (born 9:04 Dragon), also known as "The Inquisitor" or "The Herald of Andraste", is the leader of the Second Inquisition and a noble from Ostwick; the youngest of three children. Sent to the Ostwick Circle of Magi when he was six years old, Kenneth remembers little of his family. He did well in the Circle and held the title of Senior Enchanter when he was sent to the Conclave in 9:41 Dragon. Despite being hesitant to accept the religious title, Kenneth worked hard to help the Inquisition close the Breach and restore order to Thedas.

## Overview

### **Physical**

Kenneth stands at six feet, one inch tall; with dark skin and short, ditry-blond hair. His eyes were originally brown but turned green as a byproduct of his affinity with healing magic. He has a rather undefined body type, noted to be wiry and long-limbed. Kenneth has no idea what his parents look like, so he couldn't tell you who he takes after more or which features he got from which parent.

As a child, Kenneth was often found to be running around the Trevelyan estate like any other energetic young boy. His hair was worn short, like his brothers, with not one hair reaching past his ears. Although he was third in line for the Trevelyan estate, no expense was spared on his dressing habits, many if not all of his outfits were personally tailored to fit him. That all changed when he was six, however.

As an older child and teenage growing up in the Ostwick circle, Kenneth allowed his hair to grow, once getting it all the way to his mid-back, although he usually keeps it just past his shoulders - often partially or fully tied up. When he was 30, he cut most of his hair, shaving the sides, and has since maintained it in that style. He also allowed himself to grow a beard, although he maintained it as nothing more than short scruff.

### **Personality**

Kenneth is known for being kind-hearted, yet his kindness has limits. He'll never force his help upon the unwilling, making him appear to be weak-willed while in actuality, Kenneth simply knows acting out would not gain him any favors. His life in the Circle showed him to be quiet and slightly introverted; and those that got to know him and called him "friend" know him to be fiercely loyal.

### **Talents and Skills**

Kenneth is gifted with magic, and has a natural affinity for the creation tree as well as rift magic once the Breach appears. Spending his life in a Circle allowed him to learn a great deal, and he taught himself how to speak Orlesian as well as learned some cooking tips from his position as an assistant in the kitchens as a teen and young adult.

## Biography

### **History**

Born on the 4th day of Solace in the year 9:04 Dragon, Kenneth is the youngest of three children and the only mage. When he was born, his mother named him Kenneth-Kendrick, as she could not decide between the two names. Kenneth-Kendrick grew up being a momma's boy, and his brothers knew it well, although they very rarely held it against him. His eldest brother, Nikos, occasionally teased him about passing on the estate because Kenneth-Kendrick was obviously a more glorious name, but any jokes of heirs quickly stopped the moment Kenneth-Kendrick brought lightning down to strike at one of the estate servants. Accident or not, the six-year-old was immediately corralled and marched off to the nearest Circle of Magi.

Life in the Ostwick Circle was quite different from life in the family estate. Although initially Kenneth-Kendrick tried to make friends amongst the other young boys and girls, he had very little success. In addition to the new, less regal dress code, he was made to drop his second first name, leaving the boy more like his fellow apprentices. Now only known as "Kenneth", he threw himself into his studies to avoid most attention. The other kids knew just from his initial appearance that he had come from a well off family and had colluded to hate him for any seemingly unfairly positive treatment the Templars or Enchanters gave him. While the Templars weren't bad per-se, they ignored him at all times, even when he had the most basic of questions or got himself lost in the tower.

When he was eight, Kenneth met 15-year-old Vivienne in an advanced Creation magic class. Creation magic had been just about the only school that Kenneth was gifted in, any other magic was simply taught to be kept at bay. Although he considered himself studious, Vivienne seemed to be leagues above him in dedication. Only speaking when presented with a question or challenge, she kept her nose in tomes, scrolls and whatever else she could get her hands on. Kenneth was fascinated. He had a few friends, and while he had no idea what to expect here, he thought at least he could gain a tip or two on magical techniques. Instead, he discovered a great deal about her. Despite her appearance and habits, Vivienne loved to talk. One of the first things he learned about her was that she wasn't a student in the class. No, she was already a full-fledged Enchanter. Still, she shied away from any personal topics and it took Kenneth months to figure out that she had practically no memories before the Circle.

Over the years the two became friends and study partners, almost like Kenneth had unofficially become Vivienne's apprentice; and with Vivienne's help Kenneth was able to expand his social circle a bit further. Yet, at 12 years-old, Vivienne had left, transferred to the Montsimmard Circle, and Kenneth lost his closest friend. Although he tried to be open and friendly, Kenneth often found himself more comfortable in a library or on his bunk with a tome in his hand. He tried to keep in contact with Vivienne via letters, but he only ever received two in return and suspected Templar intervention was the reason he didn't see more.

[To Be Continued...]

## Miscellaneous

* Kenneth and Nevan Trevelyan are 2nd cousins. In scenarios where Kenneth is Inquisitor, Nevan dies at the conclave. The opposite is also true.