BIOGRAPHY
Jonas is the first and only child to
Lucas Vardenfell and his wife Johanna. At the age of 2 it was discovered that Jonas was proficient in the arts of magic. This was discovered as he was starting to have visions of things that were coming to pass or when he showed that he was able to effortlessly discern whether other children were lying.
After this discovery Jonas was sent to the
Wayspire by his father. As his father had himself had no magical abilities, Lucas secretly envied the boy and jumped at the opportunity to send him away. His mother had been hearttorn by this. This inadvertently saved Jonas' life. During the ascension of the Elves Gotha was burned by the armies of
Ayrenn Silverstrand and his mother perished in the destruction.
Jonas' childhood was filled with hardship and this led to depression and loneliness in his teen years. These feelings were what inspired his great-grand uncle to prey on the young boy. He tried to recruit Jonas to his demon worshipping cult. Ultimately Jonas resisted the efforts, but in doing so was attacked by his great-grand uncle and received hideous scars in large areas of his face. Ever since he wears a mask to conceal his face. It is said this mask was imbued with Aria strands, which provide healing for the tortured flesh beneath and provide a source of magic in dire circumstances.
In his later years Lucas started longing for his son again and arranged that he received leave from the Wayspire. Even though their relationship was cold, Lucas started grooming his son for leadership. He arranged for an education in Windhelm and Umbria. In the year 1447 Lucas, embittered and disappointed by his life, died of a sudden illness. In the years before he had enlisted the help of
Falric Honeybottom to start growing pipeweed along the Gotha river.
Jonas was selected to take up the role of chaptermaster. In the first few years he did so under the guidance of the stewards and commanders of the chapter, but after coming of age, he started to carve out his own path.
Skills
Jonas is a gifted divination mage. He has visions that show him possible futures and he can easily discern the true nature of people. He is also proficient in other kinds of magic. He can be stealthy and knows many languages and much knowledge from his years of studying and growing up in the Wayspire.
PERSONALITY
Jonas is a shy, retreated person, who loves wandering through nature. His traumatic childhood has made him suspicious and cautious. He is studious and very forthright. He will often tell uncomfortable truths and share his opinion without reserve. This is probably a result of his strong connection to divination magic.
Jonas continues secretly longing for love and connection, but has been hurt so many times he has grown shielded.
Ideals
Jonas has grown up reading stories of his grandfather and his accomplishments. His fathers' actions have led him to despise him and see him as not living up to be an ideal 'Vardenfell.'
Bonds
Jonas is looking for his place in this world. In this, he does not have many bonds, except that he shares deep love for his teachers at the Wayspire and in Umbria.
Flaws
Jonas can be blunt, guarded and distant. When he does trust somebody, he can be too trusting and loyal.
Diplomacy
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