Rhys Llewellyn: the wandering bard
Bard Rhys Llewellyn
Rhys was born beneath a starless sky, in a small village nestled between rolling hills and a whispering forest. His mother was a woman of wisdom who had a voice that could soothe troubled hears and stir dormant dreams. Rhys learned his love of words, a gift for weaving tales, and a deep-rooted connection to the ancient rhythms of the land.
His father was a seasoned veteran of many battles and taught him courage tempered by compassion. He died in a war long forgotten when Rhys was barely a man himself. The loss left a pit in his heart, but it was also a catalyst. He left his home and started wandering the land with a worn lute slung over his shoulder. His voice became his sword, his stories his armor.
He became a true bard, a storyteller, an oral historian, and a chronicler of the human spirit. A mirror reflecting the joys, sorrows, and complexities of life. Singing of valiant knights, treacherous villains, star-crossed lovers, and wise old hermits. These tales were more than entertainment; they were a balm for weary souls, a spark igniting hope in the worst of times.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
He is lean, and muscular from years of travel.
Facial Features
He has a narrow face, with high cheekbones, pointed ears from his elven heritage,
Identifying Characteristics
Rhys has a small, jagged scar on his left cheek from a childhood encounter with a wild boar. A collection of tattoos on his forearms--symbols of places he's visited and stories he's told.
Special abilities
Bardic abilities, and fighting skills he learned from his father. As well as Elven racial qualities.
Apparel & Accessories
He commonly wears the following: leather jerkin, linen tunic, cloak, boots, belt, and woolen pants.
His clothes come in various colors: green, brown, and gold, with a badge with a stylized whispering oak, holding a lyre, a quill and a scroll.
Mental characteristics
Education
In his early years he was educated by his parents, then by the bardic college in their district.
Employment
He is an itinerant bard (journeyman), he hasn't been chosen by a patron yet.
Mental Trauma
His fathers death.
Intellectual Characteristics
- charismatic, engaging, with a quick wit
- possesses a deep well of wisdom and empathy
- often lost in thought, as if living in the worlds of his own creation
- a lover of nature and the outdoors
Morality & Philosophy
a strong sense of loyalty and honor
Social
Contacts & Relations
He had many classmates in the College of Whispering Oak, he grew up knowing many in the Fianna, villagers of Greenhollow. As well as those he met in his travels.
Family Ties
Rhys's father was Lord Cormac, a warrior of the Fianna with a love for storytelling. His mother was Aelwyn, a healer and herbalist with a beautiful singing voice. He had a younger sister named Eira, who is skilled in archery and has a mischievous spirit.
Religious Views
He follows Rian, the Elven god of the bards. Rian is often depicted as a handsome, , bearded man with a flowing cloak holding a lyre in hand.
Hobbies & Pets
He has a pair of ferrets, that can hide in his bag of holding with the familiar pocket spell cast on it. His mother gave him an interest in herbology, and was her apprentice, before he started warrior training with his father.
Speech
Rhys has a smooth melodic voice that is well-suited for storytelling. His voice is clear and articulate, and he can project his voice in a room for best effect.
Wealth & Financial state
Until he gains a Patron, most bards fall on the charity of others. Although, in many countries, a bard is owed room and board in exchange for stories and songs.
Alignment
Neutral Good
Current Location
Currently Boarded Vehicle
Conditions
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Lord, bard, storyteller, ambassador, minstrel, troubadour, etc.
Age
32
Circumstances of Birth
Under an overcast sky, and a dark moon
Birthplace
Greenhollow, Avalonia
Family
Children
Current Residence
Aerilon: The Heartwood
Gender
Male
Eyes
deep green, with flecks of gold
Hair
Dark brown, slightly wavy, tied in a pony tail
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
olive, tanned complexion
Height
5'10"
Weight
181 lbs
Belief/Deity
Rian, god of poetry, music, inspiration
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
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