Galedeaap
01-26-09, 03:36 AM
Name: Sir Galedeep Altarius Lycansbane
Age: 25
Race: Human
Hair Colour: Jet Black
Eye Colour: Storm Grey
Height: 195cm
Weight: 90kg
Occupation: Royal Guard
Personality: Sir Galedeep takes his work and his life very seriously. He is courteous to his superiors and the royal family and who he thinks need to see life for all its hardships sometimes but never voices this for he knows his place. With his peers he is genuine and faithful, he always looks out for his fellow guards and will help any of them if their family is in need. Galedeep is content with his life but dreams of more. He dreams of slaying dragons and defeating his mortal foe and, perhaps one day, of finding his fair maiden to settle down with in his middle years but thinks that this is unlikely considering his commitment to his job.
Appearance: Galedeep stands tall and proud, shoulders back and back straight, he almost appears regal in his bearing but upon closer inspection one can see a softness and caring, and no small amount of sadness in his eyes that contradicts his outwardly aloof appearance. His hair falls just above his shoulders, loose and slightly shaggy. His years of training have brought his body to a pinnacle of fitness.
History: Galedeep (Gal to his friends) grew up in the small village of Treeshade, one hours march from the castle at Mt Gilsgrove. His mother and father where simple people. His mother working to make and mend clothes for their village and his father as the blacksmith, fixing farming equipment and shoeing horses. Gale learnt both professions from an early age. Watching the iron and steel take shape in his fathers forge he didn't see the hoe or the shovel, he saw the strength and the ferocity and strength of a knight's longsword or lance. At 10 he designed his first sword out of wood he found near the river that flows past his village. It took shape by night while his parents slept for they dreamed of a simple life for their son. Under hammer and chisel his sword grew to fit his small frame just from memory of the few real swords he'd seen in his life. After five hard nights of work it was done. The scarecrows in the village fields where never the same again, notches appeared at waist height from the small blows of the weapon. One night his best friend Nils followed him and found him practising against his inanimate foe. Nils watched as Gal hacked, parried and twirled, slicing at all he could reach. When Gal finally ceased he saw Nils and was afraid he would tell his parents but all he wanted was to learn too. From that moment on they where sword brothers. For eight years they practised by night and worked by day, until the day of the summer solstice of their eighteenth year. That night they took to Gals father's forge. Gal's father arose to the sound of hammer on steel and rushed to the forge. He found Gal engrossed in his work in and almost trance like state. he approached Nils and asked what in heaven's name was going on. Nils quieted him and explained the last eight years to him and their dream. Gal's father was awed at his son's and his friend's dedication to their dream. After two days of work the blades where done. Forged from simple steel and with unadorned hilts, non the less they young men held them in reverence. Gals father took him by the hand, looked him in the eyes and said "Son, today you have achieved what I never could, go with my blessing and become a true man." That night the two men slept in peace. Midnight struck and wolves howled. The full moon shines grimly in the night. A scream pierces the night and the men leap from their bed. Gal and Nils race to the edge of town to see a demon wolf race towards them with a girl tied to its back, some fowl magic has kept her there for she is not bound. Nils draws his sword and leaps to stop this fiend, Gal knows he stands no chance, he can hold his own in a duel but lacks the reflexes and the instincts to challenge this non-human foe. The wolf leaps, Nils fends of the first dozen or so blows with ease but then the wolf rears up and strikes at his neck. Gal watches in horror as his sword brother falls at the claws of this thing. Gal leaps forward and strikes relentlessly at the wolf's throat, chest and head, red mist fills his eyes as he slays this beast. When it's over the villagers arrive and fall over Nils's mangled body. Gal walks over to the still form of the girl and see's the royal insignia, realising the princess he calls for a carriage to take her back to the palace immediately. Nils is buried the next day, Gal lowers him into his grave as the code of sword brothers dictates. For three days he sat by the great tree that marked Nils's first and final battle. Then the King came, gave him his dream, his knighthood and his name - Sir Galedeep Lycansbane. A dream come true for Gal and his father. A dream marked with sadness and suffering. Gal swore never to let that happen again. For seven years he has served at the palace. Rising through the ranks rapidly, promoted for his dedication and passion, his commitment to his brothers-in-arms. He dreams of what he could have done better, how maybe Nils could still be alive. He is never rid of that night or his guilt, a journey of personal healing and discovery awaits him. You will finding him pacing the walls of Mt Gilsgrove Castle, defending all he can, for the one he couldn't.
Skills:
Ambidexterity - Gal can use both hands equally well, allowing him, after years of training to be able dual-wield his hand and-a-half swords (Bastard Swords)
Dual-wielding - specialist training from the Kings only other two hand fighter, Sir Arc's training brings Gal to one of the finest castle guards. This two weapon, relentless attack frightens his opponents and allows a more versatile defence with his parry ability.
Items: A grappling hook (iron) with a 20m rope
Wet stone
A Ring found inside the demon wolf that changed shape to fit Gal's finger when he picked it up. It's properties are yet unknown. This ring is Silver with a single small Saphire set in the middle.
-Armour & Weapons:
Weapons - Two Bastard Swords (Hand and-a-half), Tempered Steel, no extra properties
Armour - Plain steel plate legs, chainmail Isteel) uperbody with a leather jerkin worn underneath and leather gauntles worn on both forearms
*Sidenote on armour - Plain leather belt is worn around the waist with 6 small pouches for carrying various items and two sheaths, one on each side for his swords
Age: 25
Race: Human
Hair Colour: Jet Black
Eye Colour: Storm Grey
Height: 195cm
Weight: 90kg
Occupation: Royal Guard
Personality: Sir Galedeep takes his work and his life very seriously. He is courteous to his superiors and the royal family and who he thinks need to see life for all its hardships sometimes but never voices this for he knows his place. With his peers he is genuine and faithful, he always looks out for his fellow guards and will help any of them if their family is in need. Galedeep is content with his life but dreams of more. He dreams of slaying dragons and defeating his mortal foe and, perhaps one day, of finding his fair maiden to settle down with in his middle years but thinks that this is unlikely considering his commitment to his job.
Appearance: Galedeep stands tall and proud, shoulders back and back straight, he almost appears regal in his bearing but upon closer inspection one can see a softness and caring, and no small amount of sadness in his eyes that contradicts his outwardly aloof appearance. His hair falls just above his shoulders, loose and slightly shaggy. His years of training have brought his body to a pinnacle of fitness.
History: Galedeep (Gal to his friends) grew up in the small village of Treeshade, one hours march from the castle at Mt Gilsgrove. His mother and father where simple people. His mother working to make and mend clothes for their village and his father as the blacksmith, fixing farming equipment and shoeing horses. Gale learnt both professions from an early age. Watching the iron and steel take shape in his fathers forge he didn't see the hoe or the shovel, he saw the strength and the ferocity and strength of a knight's longsword or lance. At 10 he designed his first sword out of wood he found near the river that flows past his village. It took shape by night while his parents slept for they dreamed of a simple life for their son. Under hammer and chisel his sword grew to fit his small frame just from memory of the few real swords he'd seen in his life. After five hard nights of work it was done. The scarecrows in the village fields where never the same again, notches appeared at waist height from the small blows of the weapon. One night his best friend Nils followed him and found him practising against his inanimate foe. Nils watched as Gal hacked, parried and twirled, slicing at all he could reach. When Gal finally ceased he saw Nils and was afraid he would tell his parents but all he wanted was to learn too. From that moment on they where sword brothers. For eight years they practised by night and worked by day, until the day of the summer solstice of their eighteenth year. That night they took to Gals father's forge. Gal's father arose to the sound of hammer on steel and rushed to the forge. He found Gal engrossed in his work in and almost trance like state. he approached Nils and asked what in heaven's name was going on. Nils quieted him and explained the last eight years to him and their dream. Gal's father was awed at his son's and his friend's dedication to their dream. After two days of work the blades where done. Forged from simple steel and with unadorned hilts, non the less they young men held them in reverence. Gals father took him by the hand, looked him in the eyes and said "Son, today you have achieved what I never could, go with my blessing and become a true man." That night the two men slept in peace. Midnight struck and wolves howled. The full moon shines grimly in the night. A scream pierces the night and the men leap from their bed. Gal and Nils race to the edge of town to see a demon wolf race towards them with a girl tied to its back, some fowl magic has kept her there for she is not bound. Nils draws his sword and leaps to stop this fiend, Gal knows he stands no chance, he can hold his own in a duel but lacks the reflexes and the instincts to challenge this non-human foe. The wolf leaps, Nils fends of the first dozen or so blows with ease but then the wolf rears up and strikes at his neck. Gal watches in horror as his sword brother falls at the claws of this thing. Gal leaps forward and strikes relentlessly at the wolf's throat, chest and head, red mist fills his eyes as he slays this beast. When it's over the villagers arrive and fall over Nils's mangled body. Gal walks over to the still form of the girl and see's the royal insignia, realising the princess he calls for a carriage to take her back to the palace immediately. Nils is buried the next day, Gal lowers him into his grave as the code of sword brothers dictates. For three days he sat by the great tree that marked Nils's first and final battle. Then the King came, gave him his dream, his knighthood and his name - Sir Galedeep Lycansbane. A dream come true for Gal and his father. A dream marked with sadness and suffering. Gal swore never to let that happen again. For seven years he has served at the palace. Rising through the ranks rapidly, promoted for his dedication and passion, his commitment to his brothers-in-arms. He dreams of what he could have done better, how maybe Nils could still be alive. He is never rid of that night or his guilt, a journey of personal healing and discovery awaits him. You will finding him pacing the walls of Mt Gilsgrove Castle, defending all he can, for the one he couldn't.
Skills:
Ambidexterity - Gal can use both hands equally well, allowing him, after years of training to be able dual-wield his hand and-a-half swords (Bastard Swords)
Dual-wielding - specialist training from the Kings only other two hand fighter, Sir Arc's training brings Gal to one of the finest castle guards. This two weapon, relentless attack frightens his opponents and allows a more versatile defence with his parry ability.
Items: A grappling hook (iron) with a 20m rope
Wet stone
A Ring found inside the demon wolf that changed shape to fit Gal's finger when he picked it up. It's properties are yet unknown. This ring is Silver with a single small Saphire set in the middle.
-Armour & Weapons:
Weapons - Two Bastard Swords (Hand and-a-half), Tempered Steel, no extra properties
Armour - Plain steel plate legs, chainmail Isteel) uperbody with a leather jerkin worn underneath and leather gauntles worn on both forearms
*Sidenote on armour - Plain leather belt is worn around the waist with 6 small pouches for carrying various items and two sheaths, one on each side for his swords