Abel Stonesworn
Do not wake the Sleeping Giant that slumbers beneath Thanasis. - Archivist
Appearance
A towering behemoth of a man whose age has slowly begun to catch up with him. Any sign of hair sitting atop his head is now cleanly removed and shaven, while a thick pepper and salt beard sits in pristine condition on his chin covering a kind and warm smile that rarely drops from his face. While Abel once stood as a juggernaut of pure muscle, his muscle may not have completely abandoned him but signs of fat have begun to collect especially around his midsection.
Abel is often wearing simple and loose-fitting clothes as he attempts to deflect any notice from his declining figure. However, he also is often adorned with various fine gemstones and jewelry.
Abel is often wearing simple and loose-fitting clothes as he attempts to deflect any notice from his declining figure. However, he also is often adorned with various fine gemstones and jewelry.
Petra
A rare breed known as a Dune Dragon because instead of flight these dragons are born and live underground burrowing through stone. The Dragons also sometimes derogatory "Dunewyrms" have abilities to see through vibrations in the ground but are often sensitive to sunlight. They enjoy collecting gemstones and making large caves.
Abel was gifted the rare egg to would come to be known as Petra for his service to the royal family. While the small Dune Dragon is roughly the size of a large dog, she has shown to have a prodigious level of talent to manipulate the earth even surpassing others of her species.
She is capable of nearly swimming through stone and skillfully returning the rock back to its original structure. However, her most significant talent is her ability to craft enormous stone armor around herself which she then moves like a large body.
This is the reason that only a handful of people know of Petra, but thousands know of what they believe to be Abel's true mount simply called "The Juggernaut".
Skills and Abilities
- The Hammer: Very few in the world can claim to be capable of matching Abel's strength during his prime. While no longer in his prime, the man can still move with surprising bursts of power and strength that would make even those magically gifted shudder.
- The Anvil: While Abel's strength was often written about in songs, his true gift lies in his toughness and unwavering will, always rising back to his feet to stand for Thanasis.
- The Smith: Abel spent his entire life on the battlefield before he became an Ascended spending the rest of his days crafting and training the future of Thanasis. He is a beloved teacher by his students.
- Earth Magic and his Dragon Bond: Abel has demonstrated such a strong bond with his dragon that he is able to nearly instantly request her magical aid, giving the appearance that Abel himself has earth magic.
Personality
A far more active and aggressive personality in his younger years, Abel's personality as softened during his time as a teacher and leader. Slow to anger and quick to teach and serve he is more seen as a teacher than a warrior from his young students.
However, those old enough remember the rage of the Titan known as Abel. Considered by some to be a war demigod with a keen tactical mind and quick to destroy those who put those he protects in danger.
However, those old enough remember the rage of the Titan known as Abel. Considered by some to be a war demigod with a keen tactical mind and quick to destroy those who put those he protects in danger.
Biography & Lore
Abel was born an orphan to mercenaries who lost their lives in one of the small skirmishes that erupted across all of Malakath. Even so, it is said that Abel was born during a battle and it was there he stayed for twenty years. He cleaved his way across countless battlefields building himself into a bit of a legend.
These legends worked as he was called before the young King of Thanasis, at the time the prince. They held a private meeting, and while very few knew what was said in the meeting, Abel left the meeting in the service of the prince. He continued his battles but with his new backer.
It was at one of these battles that Abel's name was truly etched into legend at what is known as the "Battle of the Bloody Throne" when a group of Jarlax was secretly snuck into the city of Thanasis and released onto the royal palace. While other guards hurried to remove the royal family and get reinforcements, Abel and a small group of soldiers made a heroic last stand to hold off the attackers. When the reinforcements arrived, the only survivor left standing was Abel was seemed to have passed out standing up. It was here he earned the name "Stonesworn" and for his service was granted a young
These legends worked as he was called before the young King of Thanasis, at the time the prince. They held a private meeting, and while very few knew what was said in the meeting, Abel left the meeting in the service of the prince. He continued his battles but with his new backer.
It was at one of these battles that Abel's name was truly etched into legend at what is known as the "Battle of the Bloody Throne" when a group of Jarlax was secretly snuck into the city of Thanasis and released onto the royal palace. While other guards hurried to remove the royal family and get reinforcements, Abel and a small group of soldiers made a heroic last stand to hold off the attackers. When the reinforcements arrived, the only survivor left standing was Abel was seemed to have passed out standing up. It was here he earned the name "Stonesworn" and for his service was granted a young