Character Name: Jharl
Current Level: 20
Summoned by a dragon Jharl wandered into Hlint from the region now known as the Hammererbounds in Seplar 1387. //August 2005
(his original character submission :
http://forums.layonara.com/character-approvals/96590-jharl.html )
(The link to his early character journal is here :
http://forums.layonara.com/development-journals-discussion/97633-tome-scarlet-hawk.html)
From a barbarian society that had had minimal contact with the more civilized regions of Mistone, Jharl discovered that he had to develop new skills to make his way in the world. He soon took to a learning a 'civilized' trade, and became a brewer and cook.
He also began to explore Hlint and environs and soon discovered he had a fair voice.. one that he was determined to use to his advantage ..and so he began to sing in combat to both bolster his own confidence as well as that of his companions. This eventually led to his becoming a skald ..able to use his voice to inspire those with him in some unique ways.
His combat abilities were and are those might be expected from one raised without formalized martial training. He favors heavy weaponry and typically wields a war hammer, great axe or spear.
Jharl's skill as a brewer let to a fateful encounter one evening on the docks of Port Hempstead. Derrick Loadson, proprietor of the Arms in Leringard hired Jharl on as a bartender. For close to the next 25 years ( 18 mos RL) Jharl could be found at the Arms. He soon became a partner in the venture, for a time even running the Arms by himself when others could not be there due to there own adventures.
Jharl also became an apprentice tailor to Katrien Hommel and helped her with her commercial venture known as Kat's Creation.
He is the longtime lover and compnion to Sophia. Sophia taught Jharl how to speak and write elven .
He became a devotee to Lucinda and was recognized as ' Beloved ' at the Affimation ceremony held at Spellgard on Febra 15, 1395.
On Jharl's CDQ he returned to his old tribe in the wilderness. Times had gotten especially tough and a crisis of leadership was at hand. His old tribe was in a serious decline and faced extinction. He was able,with the help of his companions, to broker a new alliance amongst the 7 tribes of the North strengthened by an exchange of warriors and the young that they might become united.
He has particpated in the following CDQ's:
Derrick Loadson and the search for Karracks Armory
Jet and his challenge to his old master
Tia Sar'ru' : the end of a plague.
Mikey and his search for his heritage.
The following major quests :
Angel's Tear ( active pqrticipant for a year +)
Explorer's part I and II : He took a key role in helping, via his singing , uncovering the lost city of Xar.
He was partially responsible for the disaster near the Wolfwood when a rift was created .
Helped recover the plague antidote after Hurm fell ill
and several other standalone quests.
WLDQ's :
Honora and the 'making things right' in Erilyn .
Katrien and the ill fated expedition to rescue princess Kayana,
Katrien and her heritage.
Plot quests :
Participated in the defense of Fort Vehl when Blood attacked .
The council and expedition to Roldem to recover the soul ahead of Blood.
Ventured to the planes to receive the gift of the Tol prior to the great darknes.
Received a key to Ozlo's Tower
The single greatest quest having an impact on Jharl was the attempted rescue of the princess. Although it ultimately was not a success , it changed him forever. Because of this , Jharl : 1) lost most faith in Lucinda ( rightly or wrongly he felt abandoned by her) 2) lost interest in the Arms and has since devoted most of his time to charity in the form of the Foundation guild, which was formed as a result of this expedition . ( He is a director of the Guild) and 3 ) his character's music changed because of the events.***
*** In the midst of this quest an update occured on Layo , with a major revision in the Skald class. Because of the major changes involved , I was allowed a complete rebuild of the character. The change went into affect while Jharl was being held for execution in prison. The old skald abilities ( mostly inspirational party 'buffs' ) were replaced with songs that weaken or affect the enemy. I have since roleplayed this coincidence of introduction as causing the change in Jhar's abilities..a result of the trauma of his and his friends desperate situation.
How do you see your character being or becoming a World Leader?
He is dismayed by conditions in the north of Mistone, his homeland, the Hammerbounds. The giants and ogres seem to be thriving there and even the main paths are not safe. The dwarven are secure in their enclave but they are not protecting the roads. It is possible that Jharl could be instrumental in reversing this bad situation by rallying his people and forging new alliances in this area to change the situation for the better.
What sort of position and/or title do you envision for your character?
Leader of the Northern tribes of Mistone perhaps.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
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