Caelum "Ash" Eryndal
Caelum Eryndal (a.k.a. Ashenveil, or simply Ash)
Caelum was born into the Sanguine Order, a "Child of the Order," raised from infancy to serve its purposes. His Elven features were particularly strong, which played a great role in his fate.
From a young age, Caelum exhibited exceptional skill in espionage, language, and mimicry, as well as an unusually high aptitude for arcane illusions. Recognizing his potential, the Order assigned him to a secretive training program, designed to create operatives capable of infiltrating elven communities and organizations.
When the An Aghaidh's activities became a significant threat to the Sanguine Order's operations, Caelum was tasked with infiltrating the group. His orders were clear: gain their trust, gather critical intelligence, sabotage their plans when necessary, and prevent any significant breaches of the Order’s secrecy.
Personality
Charming and Resourceful
Caelum is naturally charismatic, able to adapt his personality to suit any situation. He uses wit, humor, and empathy to gain trust.Morally Conflicted
Years undercover have caused Caelum to question the righteousness of the Order's actions and even his own loyalty. He understands An Aghaidh's motives and has grown attached to some of its members, creating an internal struggle.Meticulously Observant
He misses nothing, from subtle shifts in tone to body language. This makes him an excellent spy but also hyper-aware of the ever-present danger of exposure.Driven by Survival
Though conflicted, his loyalty to the Order stems from a deep-seated fear of its punishment and his lack of a life outside of its control.Role inside the An Aghaidh
Caelum's identity is that of an orphan who escaped from the Sanguine Order after discovering its atrocities. He claims to have lost his family to the Order's knights and offers his services as a scout and courier. His apparent knowledge of the Order’s inner workings (carefully curated and selectively fed by his superiors) has earned him a trusted place within the An Aghaidh.Motivations
Caelum has been conditioned to see himself as a weapon for the greater good of Ederaa, though cracks in this belief are forming. He knows if he ever is exposed, both the An Aghaidh and the Sanguine Order will want him dead, still, deep down, he wonders if it’s possible to atone for his actions and find a life outside the shadows.Story Hooks & Future
During Cursed Blood, Ash will be hired by Trea Bennett to assassinate Valerian Valderin, to silence him after getting wind of the existance of the Sanguine Order. Working for the An Aghaidh at the time, Caelum does not go through with the assassination and is faced by Vex Ravaren, right after stepping out of the prince's cabin. Instread of punishing him, Vex is taking him under his wings, showing him that everyone deserves a 2nd chance after being freed from the chains of the order - even him.
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Date of Birth
2nd of Eira
Year of Birth
660
38 Years old
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Sex
Male
Eyes
gray green
Hair
red brown, long, mostly in a ponytail
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
tanned
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