Akraelyn

Akraelyn

Akraelyn is a Son of Jolinn, and former Champion leader. He's been made into a mob, and he's used as a front-man for inductions when there are no leaders around, so that alternate imms can take a whack at doing it. Here's some insight into him.

Akraelyn's Background

• Akraelyn is of humble origins. He dislikes it when people refer to him as Lord, or Sir, or any other title for that matter. In signing notes, he does not embellish his name, he is simply Akraelyn.
• Akraelyn is somewhat stiff and awkward, although he's loosened up over time. He is generally uncomfortable around women in social settings and tends to avoid them if possible, as respectfully as he can. He shows less of this discomfort around Champion women, whom he regards as fellow soldiers. He tends to go quiet in atmospheres in which he feels less than confident of himself, although he'll still say things that he thinks need to be said (knuckling his forehead afterword as a sort of apology, "Sorry for butting in, I'll shut up now").
  • As a side note, Akraelyn has grown more comfortable with being a figure of authority over time. Whereas in mortal life, he generally considered himself to be more of a soldier than a leader, he has seen enough generations of Champions go by, and he has grown confident in roles of leadership(although he prefers not to). Consequently, he feels more strongly of his views about the way Champions should be, and is far less willing to listen to the opinions of younger (in his eyes, unproven) Champions. He has a slight complex, believing that the Champions have been getting progressively softer over time.
• Akraelyn is extremely dutiful. He will not shirk his duties, and he will see to it that none of his fellow Champions do either. On the flip side, those that Akraelyn sees as being similarly dutiful immediately earn a great deal of his respect (Tessolos would be a good example).
• Akraelyn is very respectful. Unless he is in the company of good friends of his, he will refrain from mocking others, or make light of anything remotely serious.
• Akraelyn is primarily a warrior/soldier. He frequently chooses to see issues in terms of black and white, although he is cognizant of shades of grey (Sydonus being turned taught him as much). Although he must be merciful as a Champion, he is extremely conscious of the Jolinn-ian precept of Purity, and actively seeks to cleanse out whatever evil he comes into contact with. Hence, shuddeni and their ilk are only worthy of mercy if they have proven it beforehand, rather than the other way around.
  • Akraelyn is far more relaxed around others that he perceives to be soldiers like himself. War stories and battle tactics make him feel right at home, and those that relax him in this manner will gain a lot of mileage in earning his trust.