Orion Fald’ir

Biographical information

Birthplace Alliria outskirts Born Died Age 52 Home Alliria outskirts Sexuality Pronouns

Physical description

Race Human Sub-Race Gender Male Height Mass Hair color Eye color Skin color

Political information

Affiliation(s) Occupation Farmer Clan(s) Caste Domain Masters Apprentices Alias(es)

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Orion Fald’ir lives on the outskirts of Alliria, where he tends his own farm and stables. Once a knight and devout paladin, he carries the weight and consequences of those years with him forever. His life, once defined by acts of grand devotion and unwavering faith, is now characterized by a curse that overtakes him every full moon. In the aftermath of chaos and loss, he tries to live a simple life with simple purpose. He is a grounded, polite and dependable man, far kinder than his imposing presence suggests.

Orion is a large, broad-shouldered man in his early fifties. His appearance is rugged and weathered, with graying black hair and wrinkles in his face. His hair is wavy and shoulder-length - often pulled back into a bun. It’s evident that Orion is a man shaped by years of physical labor, shown in both his build and the many scars marking his skin. His deep brown eyes are steady and welcoming, though those who look a little longer will notice a quiet sorrow. Despite his imposing stature, his manner is polite and approachable.

Growing up on a farm and returning to one later in life has made Orion a very capable rancher and solid farmer. He knows how to handle horses, grow crops, care for livestock, and manage the everyday grind of hard, physical work. He’s good with animals in general, patient and calm around them, as they give him peace of mind.

Orion has a talent for sketching and writing, something he’s made a habit of throughout the past ten years. His sketches are often practical and may serve as reminders or a way to sort his thoughts. Writing in his journal comes from the same place; a habit that grounds.

From his many years as a knight Orion still has the knowledge of a trained fighter. He is proficient with heavy tools and weapons; hammers, greatswords, axes. Anything that relies on strength and a solid stance. He’s not graceful but he’s efficient, and he hits hard. Even after years away from battle, his instincts are still there.

Orion is cursed with lycanthropy. He cannot shift at will or under any normal circumstances. His transformation into a huge, manlike wolfbeast is tied to the full moon. But there have been a few rare occurrences, under extreme circumstances, when the line began to blur and something stirred beneath his skin, threatening to boil over..

Orion comes across as grounded and approachable man; somewhat quiet maybe, but friendly, and easy to be around. He is patient and slow to anger, though this lack of outspoken emotions also means he finds it hard to share his deeper thoughts or troubles. There’s a heaviness to him, the kind that comes from old wounds and hard memories, but asking him about it results in nearly unbreakable walls. Despite all that he has lost, Orion tries to do right by others, his animals and his community.
He enjoys the rhythm of farm life and finds real comfort in caring for his horses, working the land, taking walks, or spending time sketching and keeping his journal. He likes simple routines and honest work far more than the busy streets of Alliria, even though he used to spend most of his life there, before the Siege. His current living situation results in him living a more secluded life, but he doesn’t mind company - actually prefers it to being completely alone.
Despite all his efforts to live quietly, trouble has a way of finding Orion. He tells himself he wants peace, yet whenever someone needs help or a risky job comes his way, he feels that old pull toward action. It’s like a part of him is still wired for danger, conflict, and doing what others won’t. He struggles between wanting a simple, uneventful life and being the kind of man who can’t quite walk away when something or someone needs his help.