Thordus

Thordus Blackstorm
Status
Race	Elothean
Gender	Male
Guild	Warrior Mage
Instance	Prime

Stats

Age: In his prime

Birthday: Thordus was born on the 36th day of the 1st month of Akroeg the Ram in the year of the Crystal Snow Hare, 328 years after the victory of Lanival the Redeemer.

Lineage: Was heir to House Blackstorm until its demise in the year 403.

Relationship Status: Unknown.

Affiliations: None.

Description

Surrounded by a faint shadowy storm grey aura is Storm Mage Thordus Blackstorm, an Elothean.
He has slightly pointed ears and sullenly glowing flame-hued eyes. His blonde hair is shoulder length and wavy, and is worn loose.

Crest

A lightning bolt surrounded by flames.

Familiar

Name: Astra

Description: A storm-grey panther with lightning blue eyes.

History

Thordus’ family was once part of one of the great Elothean Houses. Long ago, for reasons unspoken, the family separated from the Great House, and moved north to Therengia, forming House Blackstorm near Riverhaven. The Blackstorm Family, great scholars and masters of elemental magic, always tried to remain low key and avoid the corrupt politics of their new home -- Most of the time.

When he was young, Thordus’ parents were concerned as their only son showed no signs of magical ability. They learned differently when, at around age 11, Thordus accidentally set their home on fire. Great things were expected from this young man, and, once he demonstrated magical ability, his family started making plans for him as the heir of House Blackstorm. Young Thordus, having no interest in the machinations of his family, left home at an early age. Telling them he was taking a short vacation, he left and never returned.

Expecting him to have reached his 150th circle within the Warrior Mage guild long ago (which he has not yet done), his family was disappointed in his relaxed attitude. Even his familiar, Astra, expresses her disdain in his lack of accomplishment. Having had no tutors or trainers since leaving home, Thordus’ education and training is lacking in many ways and he now finds himself back-training to fill the gaps in his education.

Travelling the lands for several years he finally settled in the city of Mer’Kresh, eventually becoming a citizen of Qi Reshalia. He was well attuned to the laid back lifestyle of island living. Eventually, seeking a change of scenery, he donned his favorite hooded cloak and headed to the mainland for what was intended to be a short visit. In Crossing he discovered a newfound popularity due, in part at least, to his teaching skills. Thordus simply imitated the teaching style of his tutors from his youth with some degree of success. Regardless, Thordus made several new friends.

One day while sitting at the ranger guild, a young lady wandered in. The girl, whose name was Miradora Devoran, was dressed as though she had been travelling and only recently reached civilization. Thordus, in a typical display of generosity, invited her to go shopping in order to upgrade her wardrobe. He was very taken by Mira’s style and grace but later found that she too had family complications. Thordus was not bothered by this situation but as time passed the lady had less and less time for him and was more frequently seen in the company of someone else. The two grew apart and eventually, the lady disappeared from sight.

One day, Thordus had joined some fellow adventurers in rescuing a child from the curse of Dunshade Manor. After this amazing, yet dull, feat, he and the others were sitting in the empath’s gardens at Willow Walk chatting when a Rakash woman joined them. Thordus found he couldn’t take his eyes off this amazing woman with the incredible red-streaked black hair and conversation came easily. Despite admonitions from his friends and hers’ to take it slowly, Thordus and Abiageal Shadowstar (Abi) had eloped within the span of that day on the 5th month of Uthmor the Giant in the year of the Amber Phoenix, 402 at which time Abi adopted Thordus' family name becoming Abiageal Blackstorm. They kept their bond a secret from their friends at first.

Abiageal’s friends had threatened Thordus should he ever harm Abi. In return for this the couple decided to tease their friends. Initially Thordus hinted to Katjia that the couple might split over the interference, then Abi, while sitting with Thordus in their home, jokingly gwethed to Ariya that she never wanted to hear Thordus’ name again because he had abruptly left her. Thordus nearly fainted over his bride's prank, which caused a considerable amount of drama including such events as Ariya trying to set Abi up with another man (who was a nice chap, really), attempting to hire Aumaru to assassinate Thordus, and finally taking matters into her own hands and attacking Thordus directly. Once it was finally discovered that they had already eloped, Thordus was again attacked. These are some of Thordus' fondest memories.

Soon the couple began handing out singed red parchment invitations the edges of which appeared to have gotten too close to some flames. The Blackstorm family crest of a lightning bolt surrounded by flames was been embossed into the red parchment. Bright metallic gold script flowed across the invitation reading, "They’ve gone and done it! Abiageal and Thordus have tied the knot and joyfully invite you to join them as they celebrate with a ghostly carnival at Winthoren Manor. The celebration will take place on the 6th day of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Amber Phoenix, 402.". Winthoren Manor proved to be perfect and there was a special portal to Winter Wonderland for snowball fights and sledding.

It was on the occasion of their wedding ceremony, which was officiated by their dear friend Arnamentia, that Thordus presented Abi with a platinum and firesilk hip-chain displaying a glittering starlight ruby. Gracefully accentuating the wearer's hips, brilliant ribbons of shimmering red firesilk were cleverly woven through the open links of the finely crafted chain. Dangling between each of the links is a tiny, rose shaped bell of red gold. Centered on the platinum clasp is the glistening starlight ruby. The gossamer pink stone glitters in deep reds and silvers, and possesses what appears to be a tiny star nestled near its center. Engraved around the gem in elegant script are the words, "Rans Sird Arvawn.", which, in the language of the Rakash, translates to, "My Heart Always". The ruby for which was provided Nesra as a wedding gift.

In return, Abi gifted Thordus with a storm grey leather scabbard embroidered with the Blackstorm family crest. The Blackstorm family crest of a lightning bolt surrounded by flames has been expertly embroidered in a slightly darker grey thread, making it a shadowy addition to the scabbard. A small tag has been sewn into the inside reads "Rilat del rans sird." which translates from Rakash as, "Love of my heart.".

Talliska was the Matron of Honor, Katjia was the "Best Something", and Ariya was the Flower Girl.

The love between Abi and Thordus was such that they each felt they never wish to be apart from the other, and, according to Thordus, they would ever remain newlyweds -- which they did, often calling each other "Rans Sird".

Shortly after they were wed, Abi took Thordus on a tour of her homeland of Siksraja. Thordus was so impressed by Abiageal's heritage and so taken with his lovely bride who had survived so much, that he, despite any possible repercussions, decided then and there to take Abi to his childhood home and introduce her to his family. Much to his relief, not only did his family accept her and greet her warmly, but such were the charms of his bride, that they instantly cherished her as part of the family.

On their first anniversary, Abiageal heard a rumor of her mother, who disappeared in the war with Lyras, being seen up north past Muspar'i and departed abruptly leaving a hastily scrawled note for her beloved husband. Wishing to help and to protect the woman he loved, Thordus left immediately in search of his bride. He even enlisted the aid of his family. Sadly, months later, he returned home alone without having seen any traces of his cherished Abi only to find that House Blackstorm had fallen while helping him seek estranged bride.

After more than a year since Abi's disappearance, Thordus, bereft of hope that she would ever return, broke the bond joining them on the 38th day of the 8th month of Skullcleaver the Dwarven Axe in the year of the Emerald Dolphin, 404, a very sad and rainy day. Thordus still mourns the loss.