Reda Sunshield
(Ree-da)
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Summery: Reda is the enigmatic Jorn of Clan Sunshield and lover of the Kavosh, Liadrin. The Sunshields are A Nordenfiiri clan of warriors and traders with ambitions to begin trade with the mainland and raise a renown mercenary company. In battle she leads from the frontline, Utilizing either sword and shield to defend herself or Berserker rage, Axe and shapeshifting to demoralize her foes.
Appearance
In battle she is often seen wearing a chainmail hauberk and bear's head, While on more ambient occasions she tends to wear long woolen tunics and capes with fur mantles, Or a simple white dress at home and hearth.
Reda's back bear's her Svalen sigil, A unique pitchfork shaped emblem between her shoulder blades in solid black that can be seen even in her bear form. Her Svalen or "Bear form" can be identified by the deep blue eyes, And the soft features of her brown-ish face in her black furred bear form, Boasting a light build for a bear from ferocious and enduring all the same. Sometimes she has trinkets tied into her fur such as leather strands, Feathers and even coins for decoration, Though they often disappear once returned to her human form, And must be replaced when next she takes her Svalen form.
Equipment: One-handed sword, Round shield, Battle axe.
Skills and Abilities
- Svalen:
Nordenfiir possess the ability to take their "Svalen" form, Taking on the form of a large bear.
- Man-at-arms:
Reda is well versed in the techniques of various weaponry thanks to her life as a mercenary abroad, Particularly with the sword and the battle axe, Both of which she drills herself in relentlessly. She is no master, But she could very well become one in due time.
- Songcraft:
Reda has picked up a love for song in her time abroad and has a knack for singing them. The list of songs she knows by memory is small, But she sings them well. This includes;
-My mother told me
-If I had a heart
And others
- Woodwork:
Being the daughter of a boat builder as well as a Jorn, Reda has learned to carve wood as if sculpting clay, Creating works of art that she often decorates her surroundings with, Such as knotwork carved into walls and supports, Furniture with dragon's heads and even wooden amulets.
- Bilingual:
Reda, Like many nobles, Can speak both Trade and Fiirevik.
Personality
Positive Traits:- Honest
- Easy going
- Approachable
- Passionate
- Stubborn
- Aloof
- Vengeful
- Disorganized
- Blunt
- Volatile temper
