Thread:The Second Age Server/@comment-28969200-20161204104042

Application for Karl Otbertson, the Loremaster of The Vale

Childhood

Karl was born in a homestead in the Southern Lands of the Wodanings, his father was called Otbert and his mother was named Adala. His family could not read, and they lived farming cattle. Karl always had a strange fascination with hats and runes, but as his parents were poor, he could not get any kind of Education.

Teenage Years

When he was approximately 13, his father was drafted into the army. At this age he learned many things from travelling bards, one of them, called Edric of the Eotheod, and his daughter Hilda, taught him the secrets of the runes. He also told stories about the Westerlander's colonies in Steinland, Elves, and Dwarves. Edric stayed at the homestead for a week before he continued his journeys. Karl also visited many towns and villages of the countryside, and even won a writing contest in the town of Waldiz. But one thing had made him worry; was his father alive? The townsmen had told that Wodanings were in fact winning, and had just captured the Saiwavolc. He had tried to go to the university of Wolfburgz, unlikely he had no money.

The Army of Wodanings

One day, a group of grim looking soldiers arrived at their homestead. They were carrying Otbert's body, and they told Karl and his mother: "We are very sorry, but our brother in arms, Otbert, was shot with an arrow." This was the worst day of his life, and he decided to join the army to avenge his father's death. He joined the Wodaning soldiers in Wodan's expedition to the east, and after three weeks of sitting in a wagon with other inexperienced soldiers, they arrived in Mossgård. There were workers everywhere rebuilding the town and soldiers protecting the gate. Karl was made a guard in the border town of Bjørgvin, and was wounded multiple times in the battles. In the last battle near the River Slifr, a javelin hit him in the leg. He did, somehow, cross the River into wilderness. After two days of aimlessy wandering, he saw some familiar people, Edric and Hilda! Edric looked like he was aging hard, while Hilda was the same age as Karl. They helped Karl to recover from his wounds, and they helped him travel back to Mossgård. He heard some news from the locals. Wodan had died of sickness, and peace treaty was signed. Mossgård was now the part of the Vale. He had to travel by himself because most wagons were full, and some destroyed in the war. Some soldiers wanted to stay in Mossgård, but Karl wanted to see his mother and home again. He returned home and his mother was very happy to see him alive. Karl never wanted to fight again.

The Loremaster

Once Karl got his salary from fighting, he finally decided to study. He briefly moved into Wulfburgz and got in the university. He was very good at writing, and participated in The Royal Writing Contest, and even won! Adalwulf said that he'd give the winner 500 coins and a free drink at the finest inn in Wulfburgz, the Drunken Westerner. Adalwulf became a good friend of Karl, and Karl told him about what happened in Mossgård to him. Adalwulf also informed Karl that he made his brother the King of Mossgård. Because the previous loremaster of The Vale had just died, Adalwulf needed a new one. The finest elders of all tribes taught him about the Vale, Westerner Colonies in Steinland, the Orcs and how a single book can keep the Vale as a single faction. Karl did some tests which he passed, and was made officially the new Loremaster. (Loremaster is in charge of copying and storing the most important books and treaties) One day, he also saw Hilda on the market. She told him that Edric had no more energy to travel around the World, so they would settle down in Wulfburgz. Now Karl recently visits his mother and his step father Athalaric, helping them farm cattle.

Personality

Even though Karl has had tough times, he's a cheery person, and likes having people around him, although not when he is busy. He is loyal to his country, although he is not a friend of fighting. When trying to write, he returns to his home. On his free time he likes to collect hats with his friends. His closest friends would probably be Adalwulf and Hilda.

IGN: EnderShroom

I have never really played RP, but it would be nice to try it.

I have read LoTR, Hobbit and Silmarillion, and also saw LotR.

Random Fact I love hats from this mod.

-EnderShroom 