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: Missing heir to house Blackstorm.

Relationship Status: He and Abiageal affirmed their vows before the gods in the 5th month of Uthmor the Giant in the year of the Amber Phoenix, 402.

Religion: Undefined

Affiliations: Thordus disdains most Elanthian orders and groups finding them to be worthy of nothing more than mild contempt.

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.

He is wearing a black firesilk odaj falling from a brushed platinum clasp, a flame rose boutonniere accented with a small firesilk ribbon, a brushed platinum wedding band channel-set with tiny rubies and a shimmering ruby red silk handfasting cord adorned with carved platinum charms.

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, has 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 and found romance -- Once or twice. One day while sitting at the ranger guild, a young lady wandered in. The girl, whose name was Miradora, 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.

In the meantime, a girl he had met when he first returned to Crossing, had reentered his life and seemed interested in more than just a simple friendship. Having always considered her a friend, Thordus was flattered by her interest, and, after a brief romance, Thordus and Danaerys had become bonded. Sadly, for various reasons, the couple did not have the compatibility for which they had hoped and were divorced within a week or so. More deeply affected by this than he let on, Thordus swore off romance.

One day, Thordus had joined some fellow adventurers in rescuing a child from the curse of Dunshade Manor. After this amazing 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. 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 (or A.B.) 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, and although he could never bear the thought of hurting her, their interference had given him brief thoughts of calling off their relationship. In return for this the couple decided to get back at their friends. Initially Thordus hinted to Katjia that the couple might split over the interference, then Abi, over the gweths, told Ariya that she never wanted to hear Thordus’ name again because he had left her. This caused a considerable amount of drama including Ariya trying to set Abi up with another, attempting to hire someone to assassinate Thordus, and finally taking matters into her own hands and attacking Thordus directly. Once it was discovered that they had eloped, Thordus was again attacked.

The love between Abi and Thordus is such that they each feel they never wish to be apart from the other.

Wedding

On the 6th day of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Amber Phoenix, 402, Abiageal and Thordus renewed their vows in a ceremony so that their friends could help them celebrate their union. The ceremony was held in the haunted Winthoren Manor in honor of the couple's meeting after his completion of the Dunshade Manor quest.

Crest

Thordus adopted the crest designed by his bride, Abiageal:
A lightning bolt surrounded by flames.

This is usually represented in relief.
The lightning bolt represents Thordus, a lightning mage, while the flames represent Abigeal, a fire mage.