SO:Characters (Bordrima)

This is a list of the minor characters that can be met in Bordrima in the Prelude release of The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order.

Ealda Houses

These are the Families of the Ealda (Elders in Old Maelan).

Handspor Family

These are members of the Handspor family line, which makes up House Hafocstrynd.

Bordrand

Son of Handspor and Culfere, and brother to Cédrisc.

When he as young, he was known to oppose authority, hotheaded, brave and adventurous. He has wanted to fight since he was a young child.

In 338 RK, when he was 19, he assisted his brother Cédrisc in being inducted into the Bordrima Guard.

He had a falling out with his brother and family over Bordrima's staying independent or joining Thenodar. He believes that Bordrima should join Thenodar. When he could not convince his father or his brother, he left Bordrima and joined Thenodar's forces as a mercenary in the southern frontiers.

By 354 RK (3 years before the Sundered Order period), he is 35 years old.

Bordrand means "shield" in Old Maelan.

Cédrisc

Son of Handspor and Culfere, and brother to Bordrand.

Cédrisc means "of cedar" in Old Maelan (cedar trees often carrying symbolic themes of protection).

Personality

He is mellow, rational, more scholastically-inclinded and responsible then his older brother. Despite these differences, he has always looked up to his brother, even if he doesn't always agree with him.

He has a dry sense of humor. More Levity. Tension with his father over decisions relating to Thenodar and how it pertains to the village. He harbors resentment towards his brother because he left and some of the duties and responsibilities he has taken on.

Can express resentment that Bordrand is off seeking glory, versus him stuck at home fulfilling his duties to family. He can express this resentment to Selen, Morgen, Faest.

History

In 338 RK, when he was 17, he was inducted into the Bordrima Guard.

In 341 RK, when he was 20, he rescued Morgen from her captivity with The Sómstrynd Clans. They eventually married and had their daughter Selen. Shares views with his father Handspor about the independence of their town of Bordrima from the Thenodar Kingdom.

By 354 RK (3 years before the Sundered Order period), he is 33 years old.

Culfere

Wife of Handspor, and mother of Bordrand and Cédrisc.

Strongly torn between independence of Bordrima and joining Thenodar.

By 354 RK (3 years before the Sundered Order period), she's in her mid 50's, and has midtone brown hair with light blue eyes.

Culfere means "dove" in Old Maelan.

Handspor

Husband to Culfere, and father to Bordrand and Cédrisc.

One of the Ealdan of Bordrima, and owner of the Handspor's Mill. He is a strong supporter for Bordrima's continued independence.

Handspor means "talon" or "claw" in Old Maelan.

Personality

Under tension for this story. A lot of external pressure is weighing down on him. He is more prone to snap. He doesn’t want to hate the younger generation for changing, or wanting change, but he isn’t necessarily that comfortable with it, at the same time. He fears seeing his way of life disappear. He views Thenodar as a large place, chaotic and full of immigrants and a source of too much change. His deal with the Guild is a deal with the devil, and he knows it will likely accelerate the end to the Bordrima he knows.

History

By 354 RK (3 years before the Sundered Order period), he's 54 years old.

Morgen

By 354 RK (3 years before the Sundered Order period), she is 28 years old. She is the daughter of Tholig^[1] and Saelig^[2], wife of Cédrisc and mother of Selen. She is also an escaped slave of The Sómstrynd Clans. Due to a "slave mark" (tattoo or brand) she received during her time with the Sómstrynd, Morgen always wears sleeved dresses even in very warm conditions.

Morgen means "morning" in Old Maelan.

Early Life in the Feralands

Morgen was born in Lamniemalos region in 326 RK to a struggling family, long ago a prominent branch of House Sólstán. Consistent persecution in the region, which had been present for many years, caused Morgen's family to flee the region in 331 RK by way of the Hafecas region of the Visheval Mountains with the help of Gebyld^[3], a female Hafecas captain. The family then settled south of the Vally of Hréctan (then called the Gap of Methandos) and established a farm in Tilethe.

Rise of Thenodar and Sale into Slavery

After settling in the Feralands and living there until 337 RK, Tholig tried to find a way to move the family north to the friendly state of Mosvaseb. However, increased slave trafficking and scouts of The Sómstrynd Clans through the Gap of Methandos made such a move difficult to plan. Not willing to risk his daughter's safety, Morgen's father decides to remain in the area.

However, in 338 RK Mosvaseb falls and in 339 RK, the region surrounding the Gap of Methandos is devastated by the forces of the new Kingdom of Thenodar and the Kingdom of Anorthile in the Battle of Hréctan. The skirmishes that follow and the mere presence of the combined forces put a heavy strain on the region, which had already suffered a weak harvest in 338. This weak harvest is followed up by a severe drought in 340 RK, a drought that hits towns like Tilethe that were supported by small farms particularly hard.

At this point, the settlement where Morgen lived is abandoned by all but her family. Some died in the conflict, others left due to the weak harvest and growing Sómstrynd activity. This growing famine and the damage done by the conflict between Thenodar and Anorthile prompted Morgen's father to attempt a move north to join the Kingdom of Thenodar in early fall 340 RK. However, Sómstrynd scouts block the way. Realizing that he can't go back to the barren farm and last through the winter, Morgen's father decides to sell his family into slavery.

He leads his family to the southern Visheval and approaches Clan Hafecas. He makes an agreement that he will become a slave and work in the mines of Morsael if the Sómstrynd agree to sell his daughter and wife in Nosmalos, where they will be safe and well cared for. Feorléc, the Helm of Clan Hafecas, agrees and sends the family to Holenburg. They stay there for the duration of the winter.

Escape from the Sómstrynd and Meeting with Cédrisc

During the spring, a meeting of the captains and Helmas of the Sómstrynd takes place in Holenburg. Morgen and her mother catch the eye of Rencu^[4], a Wulfas captain. He convinces Seolfor^[5], the Helm of Clan Holnas, to go back on the deal that Clan Hafecas made and give Morgen and her mother to him. Tholig protests, but is locked up in a separate cell from his wife and daughter.

Realizing what would happen to Morgen, her father pleads with an ally from Hafecas - Gebyld, the same one that helped them pass through Clan Hafecas's land years prior - to help them escape. Knowing the cruelty of Rencu and taking pity on Morgen and her mother, Gebyld agrees to help them. She frees Morgen, Saelig and Tholig and helps them escape Holenburg.

Gebyld leads the family north, following the Sómstrynd road, in hopes of leading them through a pass that will bring them down into Thenodar territory. However, the Wulfas and Holnas slave hunters overtake them. They are spotted and Tholig and Gebyld decide stay behind and fight to stall them to give Morgen and her mother a chance. They are both killed. Morgen and her mother flee across the Visheval but are pursued by agents of Clan Wulfas. One of these agents - Faengtóth^[6], Wulfas's best agent for retrieving fleeing slaves and one of their finest spies as well as Théotan's^[7] right hand man - catches up to them. Morgen's mother is injured but Morgen manages to slash his left eye, leaving him in agony and causing him to retreat. Despite Morgen's initial protests, her mother manages to convince her to continue fleeing down the mountain without her as she can't continue with her wounds. Morgen's mother was not seen again.

Morgen flees northwest down the mountain until she finally collapses nearly due east of Bordrima. She is found by Cédrisc the next day, who was pursuing brigand bands in Faesholt. He protects her and takes her to Bordrima where she stays with his family.

Marriage to Cédrisc and life in Bordrima

In Bordrima, Morgen took up weaving, which she learned from Culfere, Cédrisc's mother. In spring of 343 RK, Morgen married Cédrisc. In fall of 344 RK, Morgen gave birth to her daughter Selen.

After Thenodar won their war with Sómstrynd, Thenodar began pressuring Bordrima to join the new Kingdom. While this caused a rift between Cédrisc and his brother Bordrand, Morgen has little opinion on the matter, though she is resolute that the town needs to take threats from the Sómstrynd seriously.

Selen

Daughter of Cédrisc and Morgen.

By 354 RK (3 years before the Sundered Order period), she is 12 years old. She is associated with the Martlet, which is a symbol to those who have suffered loss of perseverance, hard work, and restlessness. She has as a pet Martlet during the time of the Prelude.

Selen means "a gift" in Old Maelan.

Haeslen Family

These are members of the Haelsen family line, many of whom make up House Holtstrynd.

Anfalda

Wife of Haeslen.

Anfalda means "modest, honest, sincere" in Old Maelen.

Daedróf

Cousin of Haeslen, although he lives independently outside House Holtstrynd. He is single and without children. He is the Cíne of the Town Guard.

Daedróf means "bold, valiant" in Old Maelan

Haeslen

Husband of Anfalda. Wisest and oldest amongst the Ealdan.

Haeslen means "of hazel" in Old Maelan (hazel trees often carrying symbolic themes of wisdom).

Stefn

Son of Haeslen.

By 354 RK (3 years before the Sundered Order period), he is 27 years old.

Stefn means "root of a tree" in Old Maelen.

Teagor's Family

These are members of the Teagor family line, which makes up House Éastrynd. Their only daughter was killed by The Sómstrynd Clans.

Aster

Wife of Teagor.

Aster is a flower that carries the meaning of "contentment".

Teagor

Husband of Aster. The youngest of the Ealdan of Bordrima, and perhaps the most open to Bordrima joining Thenodar.

Teagor means "tears" in Old Maelan.

Other Familieis

These are other Families that take residence in Bordrima.

Massereas Faereld

These are members of the Massereas Faereld.

Salubrún

[WIP]

Salubrún means "dark brown" in Old Maelan.

Miscellaneous

These are uncategorized Bordrima residents.

Faest

A Captain of Arísan, leading a force of Men to defend Bordrima from Clan Wulfas. Has fought side-by-side with Bordrand along Thenodar's southern border.

Faest means "constant, steadfast" in Old Maelan.

Notes

1. Tholig means "endurance, endure" in Old Maelan. Morgen's father.
2. Saelig means "blessed, fortunate" in Old Maelan. Morgen's mother.
3. Gebyld means "boldness, courage" in Old Maelan. Gebyld becomes a Captain of Clan Hafecas, and later goes rogue in order to save Morgen and her family.
4. Rencu means "pride, vanity" in Old Maelan. Rencu is a Captain of Clan Wulfas.
5. Seolfor means "silver" in Old Maelan. Seolfor is the Helm of Clan Holnas.
6. Faengtóth means "fang" in Old Maelan. Faengtóth is an agent of Clan Wulfas. He becomes known as "The Fang of Wulfas".
7. Théotan means "to howl like a wolf" in Old Maelan. Théotan is the Helm of Clan Wulfas.