Biography
Riastrad wants to protect the people close to him, and is always the first to volunteer to give his life for people and causes he believes in. Thanks to Everwar immortality, he has given his life quite a lot. Despite his willingness to put himself in harm's way, he generally prefers diplomacy over fighting.
Backstory:
Riastrad was born as one of the children of Sétanta, King of Ulster of the Misty Isle. Though he was not the heir to the throne, he still studied war, diplomacy, and government in order to help his land as they fought with the monsters and the other kingdoms of the isle. When he was a young man, a fleet appeared carrying a huge army of invaders from across the ocean.
The various kingdoms of the Misty Isle united to stand against the unknown empire, and the last memory Riastrad has of his home is charging at an enemy general on the battlefield. He woke up in a desert, surrounded by blood and his clothes full of holes from swords, spears, and arrows, yet he was unharmed.
Pronouns: He/Him
Titles: Fireforged, Steward of the Guild of the Black Sky, Interim Chairman of Research for the Guild of the Black Sky
Race: Human
Faction: Guild of the Black Sky
Affiliations: N/A
Path: Warrior (Rogue, Mage, and Healer Subclass)
Played by: Joseph L.
He eventually realized the nature of his immortality as he struggled to escape the Blasted Lands, and eventually was found by Corrin of the Guild of the Black Sky. He has called the Guild his home ever since, though he still searches for a way back to the Misty Isle.
Personality
Riastrad was logical and passionate, though in an effort to fit in with the politics of Osterra he has become more eccentric (see: crazy, insane). Realizing that nothing fits in with Osterran politics, he's become more tired and blunt these days.
Contributions to the Realm
Guarded the Ankh of Malakor before providing it to the realm.
Participated in every major battle against the Daemons.
Established an effective battle tactic using fire traps
Trivia
Riastrad tried warning the realm Tanos was probably corrupted by Ferdinand, and also that Geth got his hands on artifacts of Malakor, and was ignored on both counts.
The original character inspiration was Cú Chulainn, so a lot of names are just ripped from that.
The title of Fireforged is the last title given by King Foster before he was deposed, though due to 2020 this was done via direct message instead of at an event.
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