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this was really cool to read ty for writing itSo, seriously the coolest progression for a character I've ever had the opportunity to play. Mitch was the first friend I made here way back when, when he sent me this primer for the character- I just remembered all the crazy shit that we experienced together back in those early days (Often as brothers, oddly enough). Easily the best primer for a character I think I've ever read.
“Present me any of my father’s knights and I will kindly detail why I would rather have Reyne von Alderwood at my side. Borne of dust and dirt, yet made of finer heart than those gifted spoons of silver. There is a different courage in those who understand that they are owed no favours, willing to rise time again even when there is a boot planted upon their back. This is what I choose to trust with my life. My father knew the same, and it is not unlike what he saw in Reyne’s own before him. Perhaps it is some cruel act of fate that has tried our kinship in this way. To abandon the embrace of humble life and family, only to venture into an abyss of uncertainty, is a request that should be made of no man or woman. Despite any reason and without an inkling of doubt, Reyne was prepared to ride in the honour of my father. Our companionship echoed louder than drums of war, and I know his presence to be worth hundreds of bannermen. If it were not for his conviction, perhaps I would not have saddled my horse upon the dawn we departed from the castle. I might only have one kindred brother, but I need not blood to know that I’ve another. For this, I am eternally thankful.”
- Lothaire von Dugald.
Something about two boys willfully chasing after uncertainty itself was super interesting to explore. It set the stage for an eager young man facing the harsh realities of the world. Reyne became very stoic, taking on this duty-first mentality that saw him walking the earth with the closest thing he could call a family. Even early on, I began running with Reyne having this sharp inquisition to his stare- Someone who didn't rest much, letting his guard down for only a few along the road. Reyne acted like a hawk around Lothaire, looking around for anyone who may come near- Who might be listening, so on. He definitely felt like his calling in life was to follow, and it seemed to serve him well for a time.
I think a defining moment that changed Reyne was when he broke his sword on an excursion. He ended up in this absolute massacre, throwing back these waves of undead that just crashed into their fort's walls relentlessly. At some point, Reyne's sword was grabbed and cast aside. This was his first real taste of combat, it was by no means some opportunity to demonstrate ability- It was dirty, exhausting, and the group did whatever they could to survive. When it was all said and done, I remember Clement (Elt) and Reyne sharing this really intimate moment where they both looked at each other scared, exhausted, and confused. In this daze, Reyne and Clement waded through a literal sea of undead viscera to reclaim Reyne's one memento of home- a castle-forged sword of rather generic make. The one thing that reminded him of good times was now broken, I think it was pretty symbolic of what the character became- It was a god that exposed him to this horror.
Over time, this stoicism was definitely broken down by a group Reyne fell in with. A mismatched bunch of heathens who thought they'd strike after the gods who they felt controlled too much. This was something instilled in him by the man who gave him everything he knew in this life. Once again, he was chasing after the impossible, up to his knees in bloodied mud and ash. It was the closest thing to an actual family Reyne could ever dream of having. In this time, Reyne definitely wore his burdens on his sleeve. While the group toiled away to establish a camp, Reyne cast away the cloth and furs he did not earn and dressed himself in rags, lived in the mud, and shared what little food he had over a pitiful fire. In this time away from his brother, he found new ones and grew into his own person- Changed from being this shadow in Lothaire's footsteps, to someone the others could rely on.
When the Truth went north, Reyne began to learn from Wilhelm (AmbrosiaXIII) this is where he truly became the person he is today. They spent many evenings talking over a shared cigarello. Moving north cleaned the mud and ash away, he began to smile and see the beauty in life and companionship a lot more. Wil truly shifted Reyne's perspective, he wasn't meant to just follow in this life- He learned to stand for himself, act in his own interest.
When Wolfgang died, Reyne and Richard developed a deep bond. They certainly confided in each other and let their guard down around each other. There was a particular scene where they're pressing their skulls together in a tight embrace, vowing vengeance that solidified the fact that they both would not stand idle. The two took to connecting with their visions they saw while under the influence of Ashen Bloom. In a way, this became their ritual. Whether they had gone mad or they truly drew any wisdom from these visions is up for debate, but it makes for killer imagery. The tattoo of clutching gryphon claws at Reyne's throat was inspired directly by a vision that Richard and Reyne both shared. The two even trusted in these visions to guide them through the Battle of Oren, it emboldened them, they didn't see men in that field- They saw monsters. Towards the end of the battle, I recall Reyne staring up at Asher (blargtheawesome) like he was this demon clad in plate, familiar eyes offering a red hand. In my head, it was this really tragic thing where his faith wasn't placed in his lord's hand- Reyne wasn't sure of the bed he had made for himself.
Now, the Truth is dead and Reyne is picking up pieces to lay them to rest. He and Clement are trying to pass on the lessons they learned to the next generation- Perhaps without so much tragedy. Now, Reyne is grappling with the field he has sown over the years. There's a regret he has in seeing Halvar nowadays and an obligation to Lothaire's rat-daughter. (AionTbird Hannah)
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give me more, i wanna read them tomorrow
(for new people, check 1st post)
Yes I doI will make another post months later if no one else does. This is a threat, you don't want to listen to me gush about Eirlys more.
Please doI will make another post months later if no one else does. This is a threat, you don't want to listen to me gush about Eirlys more.