Sir Cygnus, the Enduring

Cygnus charges on Goose

Sir Cygnus, the Enduring is a knight of The Kingdom of Thorn and paladin of the Typhrenian god, Ilmater. He is a non-player character. During his time in Pontoporea, he was considered a member of Locksmith's Bane.

## Biography

### Backstory

Sir Cygnus grew up in Edac, a small town outside the city of Euteria. There, he lived with his mother, a violinist who gave the knight his love of Witteger. The journey of Cygnus from Edac to Duirith is unknown, but during this time, he became a paladin of Ilmater, lost several toes, and was knighted by King Holias himself. He has sworn an 'Oath of Devotion' to his god.

Early in the month of Chauntoro 1021 TE, the paladin was ordered to ride for Pontoporea to warn the city of the coming war against The Larsinian Empire. He rides on his horse, Goose.

### The Tale of Locksmith's Bane

#### 002: In Search of Daylight

Cygnus meets with Locksmith's Bane early into the tale with his horse, Goose, as they all wander through The Dusk Woods. The paladin aids in the groups' quest to uncover the whereabouts of Deirdre's body, albeit unsuccessfully. He tells the adventurers of his quest to Pontoporea, to inform the city of a coming war, and dines with Locksmith's Bane at Fearn's Rest. After joining the adventurers in The Twinning Trees and on their way north, Cygnus is carried off by a giant vulture, leaving the party on their own with Goose. When the party return, it is revealed that Cygnus is safe, resting from his injuries in Hunter and Herder's hut. Paladin to paladin, Cygnus writes a note for Orion to keep.

#### 004 - 005: The Heroes of Hazelstump - Nights of Lust and Liquor

Cygnus briefly makes an appearance in Walnutton, having caught up with the adventurers on their way to Tyrnia. After they share their adventures, he heads off, back on his quest.

#### 007 - 010: The Finest Soup of Pontoporea - Of Rats and Flumphs

Locksmith's Bane find the knight once more in Pontoporea, crying over the music of Witteger in Brannagh Theatre. Cygnus informs them of his troubles; that he has been unable to speak with Lord Rosen due to the noble's ill health, and that the only way to speak with him would be during the private ceremony to be crowned The Silver Knight of Pontoporea.

Cygnus joins Locksmith's Bane on their quest to bypass The Tournament of the Silver Knight, and temporarily becomes a member of the group once they reluctantly accept to enter. The group train with Cygnus, seeing his missing toes in the adventurer's guildhall bathhouse. He helps train Arine in blocking with a wooden sword. Once learning of the adventurer's encounters with Gargoyles, Cygnus contacts Hunter in the Twinning Trees, and in response to discussion surrounding selling dragon eggs, he reminds Darcy of the legal problems with such a task.

During the tournament, the group spends a lot of time waiting for battle with Cygnus, playing games to learn more interesting facts about each other. Here, they learn that Cygnus is aromantic and that his love for Witteger comes from his late mother. After the first round, Cygnus joins Arine and Céline as they search the libraries for information on dragon eggs and Tzermir, and joins the trio as they train on the riverside in front of an adoring crowd - being drawn alongside them by a tournament-art merchant. During the second round, Cygnus spends his time protecting Orion and the Flumphs from harm. After their second victory, Cygnus is led, with Locksmith's Bane to see Lord Rosen and discuss the war. Cygnus is then told to leave the group and the tournament to ride for local towns, spreading word and amassing a rural army. However, he tells his companions that he wishes to remain with them, and fight against The Silver Knight.

## Relationships

### Orion Brightward

As paladins, Cygnus and Orion share the same god, yet separate oaths. As such, they have clashed on their divine practices, but not enough to break their paladin friendship. This being said, although Cygnus was quick to trust and help his like-minded friend, Orion has been more apprehensive.

### Arine of Riveryew

Although Cygnus and Arine haven't spoken to a great extent, the two generally get on quite well and have enjoyed each other's company.

### Lord Darcy Hall

Darcy's relationship with all paladins has been rather rough over the Tale of Locksmith's Bane. Although Cygnus has found comradery with all members of Locksmith's Bane, there is more guilt and tension with Darcy over the group's inclusion in the war against Pontoporea.

### Others

Cygnus seems to have developed a relationship with the dwellers of the Twinning Trees during his recovery there, knowing of Deirdre's descent into espora, and Hunter and Herder's relationship with the gargoyles. Furthermore, Cygnus appear to be on good terms with King Holias.