Name Ollie Driftwind, "Oliver the Barbarian"
Age 21
Sex Male
Species Human
Ethnicity Serenian
Height 5'6"
Occupation Aspiring Barbarian, Adventurer, Hero
Residence His parents' bookshop in Altas Verde, where he used to work
Physical DescriptionOllie is a handsome youth with delicate, fey features, and big green eyes. He sports olive skin and a mop of dirty blonde hair. Despite his short stature and baby-face, Ollie has the wide frame and thick muscles only a lifetime of physical labor can bring.
The youth normally clads himself in an old bronze breastplate, matched with bracers and shin-guards. Ollie has never had cause to wear armor in his life but Karuuthux was rather insistent on the matter. His prize possessions include a colorful wool serape his mother knitted, and a pair of gold-rimmed reading glasses.
Strapped across his back is Karuuthux. It is a broadsword made of Cyathil, a rare metal found in Altas Verde, and with strong magic and soul conductance. The weapon itself predates Serendipity and the province by quite a bit. It seems to be more in the style of natives to what is now Adela. The blade is blue-green, and the hilt is forged to resemble dragon wings with an amethyst pommel.
PersonalityOllie is cheerful and sweet-natured, if a bit shy. When it comes to puzzles, mathematics, and recalling bits of trivia he's utterly brilliant. However, he has a certain childish naivete that leaves him vulnerable. As far as Ollie is concerned he simply chooses to see the best in people, and prefers to solve problems without violence or harsh words. This puts him at odds with the blade. He has chosen to use his new situation as a means to escape his humdrum life and explore the wonders of Le'raana.
If the newly minted barbarian does have a sore spot, it's when his intelligence is underestimated or he's asked to move heavy things.
Kaaruthax is cynical, worldly, and sarcastic. The weapon has seen the rise and fall of innumerable would-be-heroes after all. He's simply giddy at the prospect of grinding a worthy opponent to dust, or bracing bloodsport at the very least. Strength through adversity is his mantra. Whether the sword has some grand designs for Ollie, or simply seeks to be wielded to his full potential, remains to be seen.
Magic/AbilitiesOllie's sword, Kaaruthux, has given him a powerful physique and exceptional combat prowess. The weapon is inhabited by an ancient dragon spirit once loyal to his ancestor. It seems to have some influence over Ollie's body and actions. For now, it has transformed him into a barbarian-hero. An untapped power, however, resides within...
Ollie is in exceptionally strong and athletic, well beyond a normal human. He could easily wrestle an ogre, or run for days without tiring. The boy excels at swordplay, brawling, and acrobatics. No doubt he could use a catapult to land on a dragon, kill it, and glide the carcass to safety.
A life of working in a bookshop has given Ollie a vast knowledge of history and folklore. He might even be able to work a spell or two if he were careful about it. Otherwise he is quick-witted with a good imagination, and an excellent problem solver.
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HistoryOllie spent most of his life working at his parents' bookshop. Usually this entailed making deliveries, transcribing books, or teaching local children to read. Still, Ollie dreamt of visiting far off places and becoming a great wizard-hero like in children's tales.
The young man did settle on one small adventure. Family records revealed they were descendants of an ancient Adelan hero, Aratur the Wyrmlord. Ollie decided he would venture to Aratur's resting place. It turned out to be a miserable little cairn on a lonely hillside. Beyond disappointed, he set up camp. His dreams were unusually vivid that night: first he was flying on dragon back, then pommeling centaur hordes with his fists, saving a pretty elf from a terrible troll and other wondrous feats.
Upon awakening Ollie had an irresistible urge to dig through Aratur's Cairn. He dug and he dug until he came upon a talking sword. A mean talking sword, but a talking sword nonetheless. It called itself Kaaruthux and was utterly incredulous as how a runt like Ollie was descended from the hero Aratur. Nevertheless, the boy would have to do...
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