Havershim Family/Padraig
Personal History
Padraig, son of Fintan, followed closely on the heels of his twin brother Alasdair by leaving home shortly after they celebrated their 17th summers. But while Alasdair pledged his service to the family liege in Minas Ithil, Padraig was deeply moved by the stories of the struggling men on the far away island of Dwilight -- particularly the men of Ordenstaat, who stood bravely against the Daimon forces that sought to subjugate the human realms.
Upon his arrival in Ordenstaat, Padraig was inspired by the words of Zanarias Tian, Archon of the Argent Order, and joined the faith as a young initiate. That very night, a band of forest trolls swarmed out of the Rettlewood and towards the palisade protecting the town, and the Havershim Spears were instrumental in their destruction.
Soon after proving his worth on the field of battle, Padraig's oath of service was accepted by Duke Bryndon of Rettleville, and Padraig was honored to receive a commission as a commander of the Inferi Hunters.
With his Havershim Spears, Padraig joined the Hunters as they sought to reclaim the surrounding Rettlewood for Ordenstaat. Despite moving into the forest unopposed and beginning the slow process of restoring the region to the realm, a mere two days later they were beset by a marauding horde of undead. Despite the valiant efforts of his spearmen, Padraig was taken by the horde and imprisoned. Forced to submit to unspeakable tortures, Padraig was eventually released after a week, a broken man, an example to the nobles of Rettleville.
Appearance and Personality
Driven by romantic daydreams over the coarse practicality of his brother, Padraig had allowed his hair to grow and thrive where Alasdair had always taken pains to cut it short. As a result, one of Padraig's great prides were his long, curly locks of hair. While he shared his brother's striking eyes, Padraig's were typically lit by the glint of merriment, which defused the severity of appearance that Alasdair seemed to take pains to nurture.
Following his week of hellish torture at the hands of the undead, however, Padraig has taken to wearing a hood and a mask of polished bronze that reveals only his eyes. Rumors are whispered in Ordenstaat about the vile things done to him by his tormenters, including the branding of terrible occult symbols into his face, the burning off of his prized hair, and the severing of his left arm at the elbow. Worst of all, the rumors say, is that words of horror were found carved into Padraig's chest when he was found. Whether warning, promise, or spell, however, only a few of Ordenstaat's nobles can say.
Timeline of Major Events
October 20, 2009 - Padraig arrives on the shores of Dwilight and makes his way to the city of Rettleville, capital of Ordenstaat. Padraig joins the Argent Order. Battle in Rettleville. The Havershim Spears assist in destroying a band of aggressive forest trolls that attacked the Rettleville palisade.
October 21, 2009 - Padraig's oath of allegiance is accepted by Duke Bryndon Tully. He is granted an estate in Rettleville and a commission in the Inferi Hunters.
October 22, 2009 - Padraig assists in the process of restoring Ordenstaat authority in Rettlewood.
October 23, 2009 - Battle in Rettlewood. A swarm of undead lumbers out of the trees, catching the defenders off-guard. During the battle, the Havershim Spears are smashed and routed, and Padraig is captured by the zombie horde.
October 30, 2009 - After a week of hellish tortures, Padraig's broken form is thrown over his sickly horse and turned loose as a warning to the nobles of Ordenstaat. His horse makes its way back to the Rettlewood, where Padraig is found by the remnants of his unit.
October 31, 2009 - Battle in Rettlewood. The undead return to claim the Rettlewood. The two surviving members of the Havershim Spears are wounded, but manage to escape with their lord. On the way to Rettleville, one of the survivors dies.
