Leio “Numbers” Runespeaker

Early Life and Background
Born in a coastal Rathnirian village as Oddløg Steinback, he had an above average peasant upbringing. He was taught to read and write the local language. With these gifts, he was able teach himself basic math which earned him the nickname “Numbers.” When he was at the age to begin creating an income for his family, Leio found work on a fishing vessel as a sailor. After many years of sailing the seas of Rathnir, he retired for a short time to return home, which he found burned to the ground. Leio spent days grieving over the loss of this family and birthplace. He—now family-less and homeless—continued work as a sailor.

Leio had no strong ties to any nationality, least of all any that were tied to Rathnir. When news about New Rathnir came, some in his fishing company expressed a desire to set out as pioneers. Using their savings, they purchased a seafaring boat and soon found themselves in the unsettled land of Eldham. Leio continued work in Eldham as a commercial fisherman on this new vessel, traveling all over the growing New World learning of new peoples and cultures. One of those cultures was in a land called The Pale, whose freemen followed a religion known as Skjotunhra. Due to frequent voyages there, he befriended several of the local populace, including Viola “Wolf” Lightbringer and The Lone Heroine. Over time, Leio found the people of The Pale similar to his home and their religion captivated him. As he was about to leave on a trip one evening, he turned in his sailor cap and fishing rod and joined The Pale.

Skjotunhra Conversion and Roles within the Pale
When Leio converted to the tenants of Skjotunhra, he changed his name from Oddløg Steinback to Leio Runespeaker, which is part of the name of one of the two High Gods, Rofleio. Now, he uses his faith in Skjotun-eldr to forge powerful enchanted armor, weapons, and tools. Seemingly, Aflbú has taken great interest in Leio, gifting him great bounties during his free time spent fishing the waters of The Pale.

Major Event Timeline
On October 9 2021, Leio joined the city of Greywatch in the Pale.

Around October 14 2021, Leio built his home in the city of Greywatch.

On October 17 2021, Leio helped construct the northern Greywatch port.

On November 20 2021, Leio fought in the Battle of Oblitus Oris in the Pale Company, escaping death several times.

On December 14 2021, Leio was appointed as Warmaster of House Ariano, the ruling house of Greywatch hold. On the same day, Leio witnessed the purchasing of Bastria—the home of the druidic cult known as the Circle of Sol—from its owner Arcanus Rex.

On January 1 2022, with the sale of Old Greywatch in eastern Eldham complete, Leio officially started building his new life in Bastria, or New Greywatch.