Telemachus

Telemachus is a 24 year old Human Druid that grew up on the Thylean coast, nestled between the barbarian tribes on the gulf and the island’s jewel, Mytros. He lived a peaceful life, his small village carving out a simple existence living off of the land. They were a community rich in their connection to nature, all devoted to Thylea and possessed of numerous druids and rangers among their number. They acted as a sort of bridge between the native Thyleans and the interlopers that had made it their new home centuries before, mediating between the different cultures. Like it or not, sacrifices had to be made. Neither could be rid of the other, and Telemachus’ people helped balance the scales.

His people didn’t tend to concern themselves with the dangers of the island. The Oath of Peace protected them from any god or titan's wrath, and their worship of Thylea herself should have been enough to ward off any foes. Or so they had always believed, anyways. When a massive dragon, green and terrible, assailed his people in a seemingly senseless attack that razed his village to the ground he was left alone in the world. Though there may well have been other survivors, all he could find was corroded bones and gory puddles of melted flesh.

He’s a serious sort, devoted to Thylea and to maintaining balance in the world, especially by way of making sacrificial offerings to his deity. His sternness shouldn’t be mistaken for a lack of compassion, but his terseness and drive for vengeance can sometimes leave a bad taste in people’s mouths. He's spent the last several years growing in power, honing his connection to nature as well as his passion for settling the score with the being that'd taken so much of him. He's also a Keeper of the Oldwood.

Though not one of the founding members of The Retinue, Telemachus has established himself as a veteran amongst the group nonetheless. Where others have faltered and fallen, he's held on through as much stubborn tenacity as actual skill. Whether facing minotaurs, gygans, dragons, or the wrath of the Titans themselves, he's managed to prove his resourcefulness time and again, ultimately besting each and every foe alongside his allies. He's notable for his flexibility, able to minister a wide variety of spells in and out of combat in addition to his proclivities for fire and sacrificial offerings.

After stopping Sydon's brute-force attempt to weaken the hold of the five Gods and rebuffing his disciples, Telemachus took some time to recoup some of his strength and deepen his connection to Thylea. Traveling to the heart of her power, he spent several days in the company of her dearest children in his own skin as well as that of countless beasts. Still distraught by the tragedy that'd befallen his people, he communed with her primal essence in search of guidance and answers. Her reply hadn't been what he'd wanted, but it had been greater than he'd expected all the same. She'd mourned alongside him and sent him off with her blessing, a rare gift by any measure.

Current member of The Retinue.