Luthiere Oakheart

Luthiere

Portrait of Luthiere, by Sketchcee.

## Status

**Luthiere Oakheart** is a wood elf druid and a member of the adventuring party known as the Guardians of the Four Corners. He is played by Oliver Pitts.

## **Biography**

### **Appearance**

   Prior to making his way back to Elkin, Luthiere was quite an unkempt man. His hair and skin were stained by years of dirt, making him seem almost tanned with dark blonde hair. No amount of bathing seemed to shift it, much to the disgust of others, and especially those who detested Wood Elves. To the average person, he had thestereotypical appearance of a wood elf; dirty, covered in leaves, and not dressed very well. He received new clothes in Garminster after competing in a tourney; studded leather armour with a glamour enchantment, which he usually kept in the style of his old dirty garb.

After splitting from the party, he made his way back to Ehl-Mildir. Upon arriving in Elkin, he bathed and all the dirt that had stained his body magically vanished, revealing his paler skin tone and hair colour. He changed his style too, shifting his armor into clothes with traditional wood elf cultural patterns.

### **Personality**

Luthiere is quiet and reserved, keeping to himself most of the time. This quiet nature of his most likely comes from the century he spent alone whilst undertaking the trials needed to become a druid, as well as the hundred years he spent in the Slaughterwood after his home was tainted by the Blightreaper. Despite his quiet nature, he always supports his allies in whatever situations they find themselves in, and is a fierce friend to those that he trusts. He does not understand the rules of civilisation, and openly questions those in authority. As an Elf of Ehl-Mildir, he has taken it upon himself to bring peace between his homeland and Alvadir, and will do anything to protect his people. He takes pride of his heritage.

### **Background**

Luthiere was born in the forest glade of Elkin, deep within Ehl-Mildir, to Evalene and Lothrin Oakheart. Growing up, Luthiere was studious, and at an early age decided he wanted to follow in the footsteps of many family members and become a druid. When he came of age he began his trials, purifying his body and spirit, imbuing him with magic. After the initial trials were completed, Luthiere's final test was presented to him. He was sent away to the Slaughterwood in Kaiyre, to survive in the harsh conditions and the dangers of the wood itself, for one year. During this time, he formed a truce between a nearby Orc Clan, even learning how to speak Orcish. Upon the return to his home, Luthiere found an empty village. Underneath the largest Oak of his glade, he found a small wooden box, inscribed with: "Open me when you return once more. You will know when it is time."
This version of events, however was a facade; a final act of love from his mother. In truth, his family home was attacked by corrupted beasts that served Nalendur, the Blightreaper. Luthiere's parents, as well as his uncle Rowan and brother, Triden, fought off these beats as a menacing voice mocked them. They managed to fend off most of the creatures, but more began to come from the forest. Nalendur spoke to them in the form of a ghostly avatar of death. He gave them a choice, to all die at the hands of these creatures and let Ehl-Mildir fall to ruin... or to sacrifice two of them, so that the other two may live in order to keep the land thriving. Triden stepped up first, offering himself as a sacrifice, plunging his own Kukri into his heart and falling dead. Evalene and Lothrin argued about who else would sacrifice themselves for the sake of their home and remaining family. Rowan, however, jumped inbetween them as they jostled with a dagger, and took it from them, slicing open his own neck. Nalendur laughed and said, "so you have chosen." At that moment a green flash struck the glade and Triden and Rowan were alive once more. Nalendur's voice faded and the creatures left. They were confused for a moment, until Lothrin and Evalene dropped to the ground, writing in pain. Evalene used what magic she knew to record those last moments and put them into a small box, as well as placing a charm that would pass onto her younger son when he held the box. She asked Triden to give the box to Luthiere, he was their only hope now. Triden looked up, and Rowan had vanished; fleeing from his home. Triden then buried his parents, and Luthiere arrived back from his trials to see this burial. Triden felt cursed, and every moment he stayed near Luthiere, he felt necrotic power eating away at him. he explained breifly to Luthiere what happened, and threw him the box before leaving. Luthiere's mind was purged of this event, and his memories altered, making him believe that he arrived to an empty home. He sunk into a depressive state and went back to the Slaughterwood for 100 years, until a sense of yearning overcame him, forcing him to make his way back home.

## **Character Information**

### **Abilities**

Luthiere is a skilled druid, specialising with the spores that surround living things. He has a number of spells at his disposal, such as Fungal Delay. He also has an innate ability granted by the ancient glade that he grew up in, which allows him to summon fireflies to provide light. In combat, he has mastered the use of his staff when he is required to fight up close.

## **References**

**Art:**

1. ↑ Portrait of Luthiere, by Sketchcee (source).  Used with permission.