Age: 26
Gender: Male
Race: Thalari, Hoo'el, Tyto
Appearance (pics if possible):
Mage?: Yes, but very unskilled and used more as a side talent to his other abilities.
Bio:
Soren was born in Bubo, the capital stronghold of the Duchy and the jewel of Kuneer. An heir was the one thing the Duke needed to truely secure his position, and Soren gave him that. The youth was sheltered for most of his childhood within the deepest chambers of Bubo, for good reason. Though the Eagles would not dare make a move against any previous ally of the Dragonkings until their rule was secure, they had many vassal tribes that would gladly do the work for them. Chief among these groups were the Ar'el, the Ravens. Led at the time by the third Raven King Zan, the Ar had long aligned with the Eagles, riding the more powerful tribes coattails straigh to the top. As fellow dwellers below the canopy, they were the perfect enemy for the Tytos.
Indeed, around Soren's 5th birthday, he was kidnapped by a strike force of Ravens from within Bubo, and brought back to the odious capitol of the Raven tribe, Carron. There he was kept as a prisoner for nigh on two years. Somehow, through the cruel nature of his captors, Soren retained his innocence and optimism. Near the second anniversary of his captivity however, a night that the Ar'el would refer to for the next two years as "Eve of Suffering" struck Carron. That night all of Hycernia was reminded of the cruelty and ruthlessness of Tyto. Auran II, the Duke of Night descended upon the Raven capital with nearly the entire Tyto military. They struck silently and quickly, rescuing Soren, while also killing any young raven male and smashing any eggs they found. The Ravens suddenly found themselves secondary to the crows in their own clan, and the entirity of the Ar'el swore revenge upon the Duchy for the future.
From then on, Auran realized that sheltering Soren would only lead to further disaster. Soren instead was entered into a strict training regimen that included tutoring in a variety of subjects and advanced martial training. The young dukeling however kept his spirits up. Unlike the brooding disposition of his father, Soren remained cheery, optimistic, and energetic through the training. While his father dreaded the day that war would once again come to the Tyto, Soren eagerly awaited it. He remained confident in his ability and the Duchy's ability to fend off their enemies in the Ouranocracy and reestablish the Tyto as the rulers of the Umbraweald.
As predicted, war arrived. The Ar'el, desperate for revenge nearly two decades after the Eve, attempted to attack a Tyto tree fort known as Nyroc. They underestimated the preparation of the Tyto, however, and once again the Raves found themselves massacred by the Duchy. Only the Raven King himself, now a younger ruler known as Roc, and his honor guard escaped to bloodshed. Realizing that he could not return to Carron and keep his life, Roc fled Hycernia for better grounds in Eboris to stage his return. Tasked by his father, Soren and his own guard pursued the former Raven King out of the Umbraweald. The trail has since led him to Haden Hill, where he ended up at least temporarily joining forces with the Hammer, deciding that the Demonic Invasions were a more pressing issue than a glorified fugitive.
Fighting Style: Monk/Warrior- His fighting style mostly revolves around metal weapons affixed to his own talons.
Abilities:
- [Tyto Martial Arts]: The presence of talons on the hands of the Tytos make use of sword and shield difficult. Instead, Tyto's typically affix metal coverings to their talons and fight with a peculiar jumping martial arts style that keep's their body contastly moving and flying to swiftly dispatch enemies.
- [Minor Umbramancy]: Soren has a tiny degree of magical talent, which is used mostly as a stealth aid when necessary.
- [Advanced Hearing]: Tyto biology, namely the shape of their face and their internal ear structures give Tyto's one of the best senses of hearing on the planet.
Limitations:
- Nocturnal- Tytos are ultimately a nocturnal tribe who normlly operate in the forever darkened lower layers of Hycernia. As such, they don't do well with day time, with bright light bothering them greatly.
- Reputation- Tyto's carry a certain stigma as a race in general. With a reputation on being even more hardcore on the racial supremacy thing than even other Hycernians and two genocides under their belt, most people aren't exactly friendly with them.
Equipment:
- Talon Covers- Sharp, metal cover used to make Tyto talons into deadly weapons in Combat
- Leather Armor
Optional Questionnaire
Personal Quest: To hunt down the escaped former Raven King Roc
Favorite Factions: The Ko'el, and he has taken a liking to the Wanderers.
Least Favorite Factions: The current Ouranocracy
Favorite Memory: His father rescuing him on the Eve
Goals: To re-establish either the Dragons or the Tyto's to the throne of Hycernia
Greatest Fear: The depths of the ocean. He is a creature of the sky.
Religion: The worship of Alba, laid out in the spoilered lore.
