Eldric Gladdenstone
Master Wizard Eldric Gladdenstone
(Early Life)
Eldric was a young man, born in the small village of Hearthstead in the province of Abermia. Elric unfortunately was not so lucky when he was born, he was fragile and weak, the town doctor doubted that he would be able to live his first night. However to the amazement of his grieving parents, he had survived.
Young Eldric was born into a poor family, so was not able to afford or be privileged enough to learn how to read or write. Despite this his parents and fellow villagers were confused and bewildered with his sharp mind and astounding wisdom despite being so young. His fellow peers however, were not so impressed and often made no sense to children his age; so he was often bullied and pushed around due to his weaker constitution and strength.
His fragile nature stopped Eldric from working on the farm and helping his family, and he was not able to help much in duties around the village, so Eldric would often spend his time in the outskirts of the village exploring. Often encountering small ruins and forgotten structures of the old empire, which he often branded as his “secret hideouts” which he could use to get away from his tormentors in the village.
Eldric would spend hours looking over the mysterious ruins and wondering what certain symbols and pictures mean’t. He knew he could never understand their meaning but with not much else to do he would like to spend most of his hours guessing and pondering their meaning. Sometimes making up and playing out fantastic stories of heroes, villains, monsters and women in distress who needed saving.
When Eldric turned 13, it was finally his time to attend his “naming day” where he would be deemed an adult and be given an apprenticeship based upon his skills and talents. It was a big ceremony for the town and all of the children who had turned 13 that year would also attend. Masters would select their apprentice and train them personally in their craft or profession.
On this particular day Eldric was not a very popular choice for many masters, as his talents were not seen as beneficial for many of the every day labour tasks that needed completing. When Eldric was the last one standing, no one wanted to take him on, in that silence when no one knew what to do with him; a hooded figure emerged from the crowd, declaring himself a master wizard and sage and that he would taken on the boy as his apprentice, it had turned out his parents had been searching for a master to take on Eldric as they knew he had talents best suited out of the village.
With both excitement and sadness overcoming him; Eldric packed what little belongings he had and travelled with the master wizard “Cedar”.
(The Apprenticeship)
“Come ere boy!”
“You are a damned slow one ain’t you”
The Master Wizard Cedar was a wise teacher, however was an inpatient and often commanding master. Despite Cedar’s remarks and comments, Eldric gleefully and carefully listened to his words, always making sure to take down careful notes.
Cedar although at times seeming cruel wanted to make sure that Eldric’s head did not swell up with pride and ignorance; which was the unfortunate fate for some of his other students.
Eldric learned much under his Master, he quickly learned to write and read. He completed household tasks and chores to the best of his ability, and slowly began to learn of the world the was always lying under the surface, hidden in plain view, the Empire of Ancient times before the Blight. He was taught the brilliance but danger of magic, and how the Old Empire mastered these arts and how much of this knowledge has been forgotten or lost to the passage of time. Cedar would spend most of his time researching ancient languages, he considered himself more of a historian than that of a wizard.
Eldric however, was more intrigued on the old forgotten history of magic or Elan Vital. When old enough Cedar allowed his apprentice to start taking on his own projects, and following his own path of passion (under his careful supervision). Eldric’s passion project was focused on the Old Empire before the Blight, discovering forgotten knowledge, and unlocking the true untapped potential of the Elan Vital.
After several years of research, Eldric finished his apprenticeship at the age of 40, and his Master vouched for him before the Tetrahedron Council of Wizards a small group of respected and well known wizards who presided informally over the Northern regions Abermia as an authority group made up of wise and locally respected sages.
With his new title “Master Wizard Eldric of the Gladdenstone" (referring to the Gladdenstone tablet, an ancient manuscript who’s knowledge was impossible to decipher; which Eldric had been able to decipher and translate some of the text it contained - albeit only very little). Eldric continues his journey of discovering more hidden secrets of the Elan Vital of the Old Empire, and continues to write more in his tome of knowledge his seeks to pass down, his life work
“Secrets of the Elan Vital and the Old Empire”
by Eldric Gladdenstone
An authorised work of the Tetrahedron Council of Abermia
"True power lies in the hidden recesses of the world." Secrets of the Elan Vital and the Old Empire - Preface, Page 5
Character Location
Age
40
Birthplace
Hearthstead
Children
Current Residence
Traveller
Gender
Male
Eyes
Brown
Hair
Black/Grey
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale
Height
5; 8"
Weight
65kg
Reflections of the Week
Master Cedar... I hope my actions make sense to you. I don't know if they make much sense to me.
But all I know is that the real world is unforgiving, its a lesson I learned a long time ago when I was younger. But being here in Chisfield has reminded me of that. My associ...companions, have reminded me that. We all have to look out for ourselves and our own interests.
On another note, I have been feeling more powerful as of late, the vital for some reason has been ever so more potent in me in the last month than it has been over the last 30 years of my life.
For what reason is this? All I know for sure is that the path I am pursuing is taking me further towards my goals. I...we will become stronger together. Enough so that no one ever again will look down upon me like the weak and pathetic boy I used to be.
And Zeke - he is certainly interesting as I have mentioned previously. But even more so now; to find out he had latent vital energy passed down to him by his family is truly a gift, albiet also a curse in some respect. His family is a sensitive topic, I wonder who they are, or where they are now, and why he is not with them.
Mavroc - Important note - do not feed him unusual or old meat. His copper neck piece is a bit itchy and uncomfortable I do not know if it would help against a vampire. But his heart is truly in the right place. I am some what envious.
Adrel - An unusual...fellow? He reminds me of the curs that I grew up with when I was younger. But I am glad that he is on our side... for now that is. I certainly don't want him on our bad side.
* Eldric makes further rambling notes about his recent findings about the Aquaduct pipes and deciphering the symbols *
Hastily written contemplations
Master Cedar in his lessons would often drill into me the need to take time and reflect. He would often make me sit down and write down my inner thoughts, feelings and goals.
Most of the time I don't see the need for it but considering how much has happened in the last 24 hours I feel Master Cedar's words ring true now more than ever.
I must start by writing that Lord Ravenburn is a curr of the highest caliber. His deceit and lies speak true to the depths of his character. He is a shallow man, with the fragile ego of a young boy. His need to keep me around like a personal badge of honour, to show off in front of the other influential figures in town was my first inclination that there was more to his story. When he began to miss my payments and brushing off any idea when he would be able to back my expedition to the ruins, it became clear he was not to fulfil our agreement.
Never thought the curr would use his influence with the guards to arrest me.
So here I was in a cell alongside 3 other young men who appeared to have thrown their lives away by ending up in jail at such as young age. Mavroc seems to be of a simple type, I don't sense deceit in his words unlike Lord Ravenburn. His desire to continue his fathers legacy of finding a forgotten forge is admirable, but at the same time... odd? I don't know how he expects to find anything just by looking at every mountain in the world. But hey that's how exploring is done - need to start somewhere.
Rorvin is a ... hot tempered boy. He is proud, very proud, but that pride easily leads to his anger getting out of control. This fixation that he has on the one who "stole his kill", is freightening, I don't know what he would do to him if he found him. Or how he would try to gain this sense of lost pride back. Someone needs to guide him just a little, otherwise this flame and anger that resides within him will burn him inside out.
Then there is Zeke. A man of many talents it seems. I was able to just notice him slip an ace from his sleeve into his deck as we played a game of blackjack. When getting to know him I noticed that he was not forthcoming with much about himself other than the fact he comes from the south. To be expected though, these are grim times we live in, everyone has to look out for themselves. But still, he is guarded compared to the other two. It seems I will have to take my time to build his trust.
In regards to the events that transpired. I will prefer not incrimintate myself by writing down anything (not that I would even if I did - this is merely the notes of a rambling man). All I will say is, I am certainly not like the other 3. I was hoping for a different outcome than what transpired.
