Lathien

Lathien (Lathien) originated in New Yoake on July 15th and is native to Eldham. Spending most of his early life in New Yoake, at the age of 19 he ventured out into the wilderness where he established himself as Forgemaster in various countries and eventually throughout the entirety of Eldham. His reputation for forging uniquely crafted armor and weapons fused with mythical and ancient elements would put him as high as number 3 on baltop and one of the most recognizable names on the continent.

Light in a Fading Abyss
Lathien started out in New Yoake, his origins unknown even unto himself. He awoke in the snowy plains of outer New Yoake with no bearings beyond the clothes on his back. He sought shelter in an abandoned cabin, living off berries he found near his surroundings, completely unfamiliar with his location or the best course of action. After thirteen days of living under these conditions he was discovered severely malnourished and suffering from hypothermia by Soul Leyla-Earcala as she was searching for berries for her brews. He was estimated to be around the age of 14 at the time. Knowing he would die if he continued living out in the cold, Soul took the boy and brought him to the capital where he was presented to VonObby, Patron of the Respiten Vampires, who decided the boy should be converted to a vampire immediately, or face his imminent fate of death by frost bite and infection.

Lathien was repeatedly questioned about his origins, but the only thing he would say was “I’m missing something. I’m not supposed to be here.” He wouldn’t elaborate. Later he explained that he didn’t know where he came from, nor who he was. Soul, having come from similar mysterious beginnings, sympathized with Lathien and took him under her wing.

A Search for Nothing Lost
At the age of 19 Lathien was fraught with a restless urge to leave New Yoake. He knew he needed to look for something, but was ignorant as to what. Despite his ignorance, he couldn't force himself to ignore the desire, lest he get With an impromptu attempt at packing, he left New Yoake without warning with no destination in mind. Only his internal sense of direction and destiny guided him on his journey through the wilderness. His adventure was perilous and riddled with danger. Along his travels he was drawn to certain mythical fragments which he figured he could join with his weapons to make them stronger. This would not only provide the perfect protection for his trip, but would also be the beginning of a new trade that would change his life forever.

Throughout his travels Lathien made several stops where he set up forges in the cities that harbored him and made many shiny, enchanted weapons and armor pieces for the kind souls that would give him temporary shelter. As time went on and as he became more practiced he found himself growing more and more well known as many from all over Eldham would ask him to forge their weapons. It was not too long until he found himself at the pinnacle of his career.