Volos the Verdant
Appearance
Stocky and muscular in build, Volos once exemplified all that it was to be a dwarf. He bears long, straight, white hair and a well kept beard and mustache of the same color. His skin has turned green, a side-effect he claims to be from becoming once with nature and Arethil herself. He has sprouted a set of wooden, antler like growths from his brow that glow and pulse with mana. His eyes, too, glow this way.
Volos garnishes himself in clothing made from natural materials. Wood, leaves, and leathers make up his ensemble.
Volos garnishes himself in clothing made from natural materials. Wood, leaves, and leathers make up his ensemble.
Skills and Abilities
Volos is an extraordinarily talented druid, able to make use of the magic of nature with ease and proficiency. Among his arsenal of spells includes the ability to manipulate and control plants and their growth; the ability to speak with, control, and empower animals; shapeshifting himself or parts of himself into the forms of various plants and animals; and healing wounds by instilling the wounded with the energy of the world.
The Archdruid is an exceptional public speaker. He has already convinced many to join his cause. He has a presence which transcends his modest, dwarven form, and a voice that carries much further than anyone might expect. His charisma is almost as powerful a weapon as his magic.
Though he prefers not to fight up close and personal, his time in his previous life has left him more than well acquainted with martial weaponry. He carries a wooden stave and has bopped more than a few heads in his time.
He believes his most important and powerful ability to be his unique connection to the world itself. He shares a strange bond with Arethil, and can apparently communicate with the planet's soul, hear Her voice, and speak on Her behalf.
The Archdruid is an exceptional public speaker. He has already convinced many to join his cause. He has a presence which transcends his modest, dwarven form, and a voice that carries much further than anyone might expect. His charisma is almost as powerful a weapon as his magic.
Though he prefers not to fight up close and personal, his time in his previous life has left him more than well acquainted with martial weaponry. He carries a wooden stave and has bopped more than a few heads in his time.
He believes his most important and powerful ability to be his unique connection to the world itself. He shares a strange bond with Arethil, and can apparently communicate with the planet's soul, hear Her voice, and speak on Her behalf.
Personality
Some would describe Volos the Verdant as strong-willed, self-sacrificing, determined, and committed. They would speak of his absolute devotion to the good of the world and his overwhelming desire to see it saved. They might tell you of his charismatic and caring nature, of how he watches carefully over the members of his flock.
Others would tell you of the tales of the infamous Volos the Mad. They would tell you of his violent, extreme ideals and methods. They would tell you of a man blinded by rage and hatred, of a reckless and stubborn fool who refuses to see reason.
Neither side is mistaken.
Others would tell you of the tales of the infamous Volos the Mad. They would tell you of his violent, extreme ideals and methods. They would tell you of a man blinded by rage and hatred, of a reckless and stubborn fool who refuses to see reason.
Neither side is mistaken.