Difference between revisions of "Torkel"
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| − | Torkel lived a carefree life until his mother told him of his fate to become a wizard. Torkel was taken then left to be tutored by a Redcap and took well to his new life of adventure and magic. His apprenticeship was less happy for Grimlakin was a cold and demanding mater. While still an apprentice, Torkel took to the Watchers who protect Britain from supernatural harm. During his Gauntlet, Torkel recklessly challenged a Faerie Knight to a dual and lost. His mater reject the ransom and his life force was slowly drained by his Faerie captor. Torkel oath was not forgetten by the Watchers. Everyday a Raven would fly to his tower window and give him one feather. These feathers he painstakenly sewed into his cloak, and after seven years labor he donned his cloak and flew to his freedom in the form of a Raven. | + | Torkel lived a carefree life until his mother told him of his fate to become a wizard. Torkel was taken then left to be tutored by a Redcap and took well to his new life of adventure and magic. His apprenticeship was less happy for [[Grimlakin]] was a cold and demanding mater. While still an apprentice, Torkel took to the Watchers who protect Britain from supernatural harm. During his Gauntlet, Torkel recklessly challenged a Faerie Knight to a dual and lost. His mater reject the ransom and his life force was slowly drained by his Faerie captor. Torkel oath was not forgetten by the Watchers. Everyday a Raven would fly to his tower window and give him one feather. These feathers he painstakenly sewed into his cloak, and after seven years labor he donned his cloak and flew to his freedom in the form of a Raven. |
== Magic == | == Magic == | ||
Revision as of 18:40, 25 March 2011
Torkel is a newcomer to the covenant of Stranggore, a failed Hermetic apprentice who tragically lost his Gift. He holds the honored post of Herald and is an energetically working to restore the covenant's prestige and vitality.
Torkel is a former apprentice of a Flambeau maga who disastrously failed his Gauntlet. As a result of his failure, he was imprisoned by a lord of the dark faeries who gradually stole his Gift. He eventually escaped by making an enchanted cloak that lets him transform into the shape of a raven.
Torkel is still a member of the mystical society of Watchers, who guard England against supernatural threats. He reports to Argus.
Background
Torkel lived a carefree life until his mother told him of his fate to become a wizard. Torkel was taken then left to be tutored by a Redcap and took well to his new life of adventure and magic. His apprenticeship was less happy for Grimlakin was a cold and demanding mater. While still an apprentice, Torkel took to the Watchers who protect Britain from supernatural harm. During his Gauntlet, Torkel recklessly challenged a Faerie Knight to a dual and lost. His mater reject the ransom and his life force was slowly drained by his Faerie captor. Torkel oath was not forgetten by the Watchers. Everyday a Raven would fly to his tower window and give him one feather. These feathers he painstakenly sewed into his cloak, and after seven years labor he donned his cloak and flew to his freedom in the form of a Raven.
Magic
Little is left of Torkel's Gift. He can at will transform into a Raven when he wears his cloak. He also was give a set of magical clothes which protect and transform with him. He also knows enough magic to serve as a lab assistant.
Key Abilities
Atheletics (Flight) Latin (Hermetic) Magic Theory (Create Items) Faerie Lore Area Lore (Stonehenge Tribunal)
Torkel's Stories
Character Sheet
Players in the Saga of Stranggore should probably not look at Torkel's character sheet to avoid spoilers.