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|title = '''✦ King of The Scaleborne Order ✦''' | |title = '''✦ King of The Scaleborne Order ✦''' | ||
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|age = '''65''' ( 25 in human years ) | |||
|birth_place = '''Brekken Isles''' | |birth_place = '''Brekken Isles''' | ||
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One day, ragged and half-wild, Soren crossed into the borders of the Scaleborne Order’s kingdom. Most saw a beggar, a starving vagrant… but the King saw something else. | One day, ragged and half-wild, Soren crossed into the borders of the Scaleborne Order’s kingdom. Most saw a beggar, a starving vagrant… but the King saw something else. | ||
He saw hunger | He saw hunger for power. A fire in the boy’s eyes that neither hardship nor fear had extinguished. A hunger that mirrored, perhaps even rivaled, that of his own blood, The King brought Soren into his court out of belief. | ||
The curse he thought bound him broke in that moment. For once, fortune didn’t brush past him. It reached out and pulled him in. | The curse he thought bound him broke in that moment. For once, fortune didn’t brush past him. It reached out and pulled him in. | ||
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His savage discipline, born from loss and the pure instinct to survive, pushed the royal heirs beyond duty. Together, they clashed in training yards, tested each other in silent rivalries, and grew sharper for it. | His savage discipline, born from loss and the pure instinct to survive, pushed the royal heirs beyond duty. Together, they clashed in training yards, tested each other in silent rivalries, and grew sharper for it. | ||
At first, the nobles mocked him | At first, the nobles mocked him as the nameless orphan among royalty. But Soren refused to bend. What began as rivalry turned into respect that hardened into loyalty. | ||
In time… that loyalty became brotherhood. | In time… that loyalty became brotherhood. | ||
Soren was no longer the boy from nowhere. He was '''family''' | Soren was no longer the boy from nowhere. He was '''family'''. | ||
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== '''Rise to Power''' == | == '''Rise to Power''' == | ||
=== The Southern Wars === | === The Southern Wars === | ||
After the King’s death, his legacy did not fade. His sons, along with their adoptive brother Soren, carried the banner of the | After the King’s death, his legacy did not fade. His sons, along with their adoptive brother Soren, carried the banner of the Scalebornes southward, beyond the frozen lands of their ancestors. Expansion became survival. Conquest became necessary [[File:Soren war.png|thumb|'''South Erylos''' ( 35 years ago )]] | ||
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The south offered fertile ground but came at a high price. War followed every advance with rival kingdoms, warbands, and those who thought the north too weak to claim new lands. For Soren, this was no burden. It was opportunity. | The south offered fertile ground but came at a high price. War followed every advance with rival kingdoms, warbands, and those who thought the north too weak to claim new lands. For Soren, this was no burden. It was opportunity. | ||
Where others fought for glory, Soren fought for proof a chance to test himself, to hone his leadership in blood and fire. On every front, he learned, adapted, and endured. Soldiers followed him | Where others fought for glory, Soren fought for proof a chance to test himself, to hone his leadership in blood and fire. On every front, he learned, adapted, and endured. Soldiers followed him for the certainty that where he stood, they would survive. | ||
=== The New Scaleborne Order === | === The New Scaleborne Order === | ||
In time, the wars carved a new domain in the heart of the southern lands | In time, the wars carved a new domain in the heart of the southern lands, a stronghold forged in blood-soaked soil. '''The New Scaleborne Orde'''r rose where the old kingdom’s reach had ended. No longer bound by ice or legacy, this new Order was led by the King’s two sons… and their adoptive brother. | ||
=== The Third Head of the Hydra === | === The Third Head of the Hydra === | ||
When the eldest son, never drawn to leadership, laid down his claim, the Order did not fracture. Instead, they turned to the one who had bled beside them in every campaign. | When the eldest son, never drawn to leadership, laid down his claim, the Order did not fracture. Instead, they turned to the one who had bled beside them in every campaign. | ||
Soren was named the | Soren was named the '''Third Head of the Hydra''' a title reserved for the Order’s ruling triumvirate. Though never born to a crown, his rise was unquestioned. Leadership was not gifted to him… it was taken, earned by quiet resolve and unbroken loyalty. | ||
To this day, Soren Ashwynd stands at the heart of the Scaleborne Order’s command. | To this day, Soren Ashwynd stands at the heart of the Scaleborne Order’s command. | ||
== '''Personal Life''' == | |||
Soren Ashwynd’s personal life reflects the same discipline and control that define his public role. His pursuits are shaped by his past and refined through relentless dedication, each craft serving as both practice and expression. | |||
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=== Hunting === | |||
Hunting became a necessity from the moment Soren could walk. Raised in the unforgiving northern wilds, he learned early how to track prey, read the land, and move unseen through harsh terrain. The scarcity of food and the brutal conditions left no room for error. Every hunt was a lesson in patience, awareness, and survival. | |||
Over time, these skills sharpened beyond instinct. Soren developed an understanding of animal behavior, tracking subtle signs and predicting movements with uncanny accuracy. His ability to read environments and anticipate danger extended beyond the hunt, aiding him later in battle and strategy. | |||
Even after rising to a position of command, he continues to hunt. For him, it remains a discipline — a way to keep his senses honed and stay connected to the unforgiving world that forged him. | |||
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=== Blacksmithing === | |||
[[File:Soren blacksmith.png|border|right|frameless|320x320px]]Soren first turned to blacksmithing to harness his volatile fire magic. The forge provided both a literal and symbolic crucible where he could refine his power with precision and control. Under the instruction of royal smiths and through years of personal practice, he mastered the core principles of metallurgy, crafting weapons and armor with a balance of function and form. | |||
His fascination with swords drew him deeper into the art. Driven by the challenge of fusing steel with elemental magic, he eventually succeeded in creating flamebound blades — weapons that could channel his fire directly through the metal. This achievement turned his smithing from a craft into an extension of his power. | |||
Today, Soren remains a skilled smith, crafting his own arms and armor. His work is known for its practical design, flawless craftsmanship, and subtle enchantments — each piece forged with the same focus he applies in battle. | |||
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=== Cooking === | |||
Soren’s interest in cooking began within the royal palace, where he observed the work of the court’s chefs. Though his early life taught him to survive on the bare minimum, the precision and discipline of refined cooking intrigued him. He saw in it a craft that rewarded attention to detail and mastery of technique. | |||
With time, he learned the art of blending flavors, balancing ingredients, and preparing meals that carried both substance and care. His preferred style combines the hearty, simple dishes of his northern heritage with the refined methods taught in the palace kitchens. | |||
Though he rarely shares this aspect of himself, those few who have tasted his cooking note the same hallmarks that define his leadership — focus, restraint, and precision. For Soren, cooking is a personal discipline, a quiet mastery that offers both control and reflection. | |||
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=== Magic === | |||
Soren’s connection to fire magic began as an uncontrolled force — dangerous, volatile, and driven by instinct rather than understanding. Though the power stirred within him since youth, it wasn’t until adulthood that he truly learned to master it. His adoptive brother, Korren Blackthorn, who became the Grand Wizard of the Scaleborne Order, took it upon himself to guide Soren personally. | |||
Under Korren’s direct instruction, Soren studied the principles of elemental magic with a focus on control and refinement. Their training sessions were demanding, often pushing Soren to the edge of his endurance. Korren taught him to see fire not just as a force of destruction but as a tool to be shaped by discipline and intent. | |||
The bond between them — one forged through shared blood, loyalty, and relentless practice — strengthened both their connection and their mastery of their craft. Through years of study and experimentation, Soren shaped his fire magic into a refined extension of his will. | |||
The same power he channels on the battlefield fuels his work at the forge. Whether in combat or creation, Soren’s magic is marked by precision, control, and deliberate mastery — never an uncontrolled force, but a constant expression of discipline. | |||
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