The Blades
"There are those that say the Blades still exist around us, in hiding from the Thalmor. Waiting as they have done time and time again, for a Dragonborn to return. For one to protect, for one to guide them."―Anonymous
The Blades are the former protectors of the Tamriel Empire, they risked their lives to sought out and kill dragons. After many violent events during the First Era, dragons disappeared and as did the members of the Blades as the Thalmor Embassy began to track down and murder them. The few remnants of this once-glorious order have gone into hiding and to this day--hundreds of years later--are still hunted by the Thalmor. Now with the return of the dragons and the begin of the Dragon Crisis, the Blades will soon start to poke their heads out of their hiding places and assume their roles as dragon hunters as their ancestors did before. To do so, the remaining members must make a journey to their old headquarters, Sky Haven Temple, which is located in the Reach. Sky Haven Temple is an ancient temple that is located east of Markarth atop a mountain. Upon arrival the temple is dark and decrepit with only a few bare furnishings throughout the dining area, an armory, sleeping quarters, courtyard, and library. The courtyard can be accessed from within the temple, which is fairly sparse-- containing several trees and practice dummies used for training. The library on the other hand is filled from floor to ceiling with shelves of books regarding dragons, the history of the Blades and Tamriel. Delphine now waits for a sign for her to return to the temple so she can begin to rebirth the order and start recruiting. When they have joined the order, they will receive a complete set of Blades armor and a Blades sword(one-handed sword) and are expected to move into the the temple to make it a place of residence. Once things are in order, they will begin locating dragons and hunting them down. Blades armor is a set of heavy armor that is the trademark armor of the Blades. Aesthetically, the armor set is heavily influenced by its Akaviri origins and is consistent with previous incarnations of Blades armor which are highly incongruous with each other. The chest piece of this armor is made out of ebony, the rest (boots, gauntlets, helmet, and shield) are made from Dwarven metal. Just like their identical armor, all Blades members throughout the centuries are all religiously afflicted with Talos.
The Blades are the former protectors of the Tamriel Empire, they risked their lives to sought out and kill dragons. After many violent events during the First Era, dragons disappeared and as did the members of the Blades as the Thalmor Embassy began to track down and murder them. The few remnants of this once-glorious order have gone into hiding and to this day--hundreds of years later--are still hunted by the Thalmor. Now with the return of the dragons and the begin of the Dragon Crisis, the Blades will soon start to poke their heads out of their hiding places and assume their roles as dragon hunters as their ancestors did before. To do so, the remaining members must make a journey to their old headquarters, Sky Haven Temple, which is located in the Reach. Sky Haven Temple is an ancient temple that is located east of Markarth atop a mountain. Upon arrival the temple is dark and decrepit with only a few bare furnishings throughout the dining area, an armory, sleeping quarters, courtyard, and library. The courtyard can be accessed from within the temple, which is fairly sparse-- containing several trees and practice dummies used for training. The library on the other hand is filled from floor to ceiling with shelves of books regarding dragons, the history of the Blades and Tamriel. Delphine now waits for a sign for her to return to the temple so she can begin to rebirth the order and start recruiting. When they have joined the order, they will receive a complete set of Blades armor and a Blades sword(one-handed sword) and are expected to move into the the temple to make it a place of residence. Once things are in order, they will begin locating dragons and hunting them down. Blades armor is a set of heavy armor that is the trademark armor of the Blades. Aesthetically, the armor set is heavily influenced by its Akaviri origins and is consistent with previous incarnations of Blades armor which are highly incongruous with each other. The chest piece of this armor is made out of ebony, the rest (boots, gauntlets, helmet, and shield) are made from Dwarven metal. Just like their identical armor, all Blades members throughout the centuries are all religiously afflicted with Talos.
Delphine Varnan
Name: Delphine Varnan
Age: 22 Sex: Female Species: Human (Breton) Family: Esbern (father), Orgnar(twin brother) Orientation: Straight Relationship Status: Single Occupation: Dragon Hunter and Innkeeper at the Sleeping Giant Inn (Riverwood) Rank: Grandmaster(Leader) Preferred Weapon: One-Handed Sword Appearance: Delphine as a thin yet toned body type(due to her time in the Thieves Guild), along with a large bust. She stands at 5'5" and has blonde hair and brown eyes, taking the looks of her mother. Around the inn she wears regular civilian clothes, but when she goes on an adventure she wears her armor from the Thieves Guild. Mannerisms and Back-story: Delphine was born and raised in Riverwood with her brother Orgnar, both training undercover as Blades from their father--their mother was out of the picture soon before the twins turned three. As a teenager, she was rebellious and ran away to join the Thieves Guild for some time(also acquiring her first love interest Brynjolf) before she heard her father had become M.I.A. and quickly returning to Riverwood. Today, Delphine works at the family inn called the "Sleeping Giant Inn" with her brother and they try their best to stay out of trouble in fear the Thalmor finding them. Because of this, she conceals her thoughts and feelings, often telling people to mind their own buisness. Regardless, she still secretly prays to Talos for an opportunity to battle a dragon that she has prepared her entire life for. |
Acilius Bolar
Name: Acilius Bolar
Age: 19 Sex: Male Species: Human(Imperial) Family: Deceased Orientation: Straight Relationship Status: Single Occupation: Imperial Soldier Rank: Member Preferred Weapon: One-handed sword Appearance: When it comes to proportions, Acilius does not have bulk on his side due to his resent of working out. However, similar to other Imperial soldiers, he stands at 6'0" exactly with brown eyes and short brown hair. While on duty, he wears the uniformed Imperial armor. Off duty he wears casual civilian clothing. Mannerisms and Back-story: Acilius is a undercover member of the Blades, following in the footsteps of his father's bloodline and waiting for the dragons to return to Tamreil. To stay out of the eye of the Thalmor, he became an Imperial Soldier stationed in Falkreath City--having been born in raised in Falkreath Hold. He was raised in a very religious household, and carried on his practices of praying to Talos everyday when he wakes up. When he is off duty he is usually found in the Imperial Barracks or at a bar and is known to start conversation with anyone nearby. Of course, it seems like a friendly gesture |
Orgnar Varnan
Name: Orgnar Varnan
Age: 22 Sex: Male Species: Human(Breton) Family: Delphine(twin sister), Esbern(father) Orientation: Gay Relationship Status: Single Occupation: Cook and bartender at the Sleeping Giant Inn Rank: N/A Preferred Weapon: Dagger Appearance: Ognar has a toned yet slender body, similar to his sister's. He stands at 5'7" with black hair and blue eyes, taking after the looks of his father. He is most likely seen wearing civilian clothing, wearing a bar-tending apron when he is on duty. Mannerisms and Back-story: Orgnar is the more talkative one of the twins. Though he isn't a part of the Blades(he still has the same skill and knowledge as his sister), he always keeps a cautious eye out for the Thalmor for his sister's sake. He is known to be overprotective and get attached to people easily, though he may not always show it, Unlike his sister, he doesn't feel as if he was abandoned by their parents and understanding that it was probably for the best. |
Esbern Varnan
Name: Esbern Varnan
Age: 44
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Breton)
Family: Delphine and Orgnar (children)
Orientation: Straight
Relationship Status: Divorcee
Occupation: Archivist
Rank: M.I.A.
Preferred Weapon: One-Handed Sword
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story: Esbern is one of the last remaining Blades which at one point were an extremely powerful order of knights and warriors who serves as body guards to the Empire from the dragons. He is known as a "Better safe than sorry" type of man and is very jumpy, cautious of the Thalmor. When he children were their late teens, he heard word that the Thalmor were closing in on his location and left in the middle of the night to attract them away from his family. Today he has hidden himself deep into the dungeon attached to the Thieves Guild, paying them money to keep quiet about his location. From there he monitors the ancient prophecies of Tamriel, predicting the return of the dragons.
Age: 44
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Breton)
Family: Delphine and Orgnar (children)
Orientation: Straight
Relationship Status: Divorcee
Occupation: Archivist
Rank: M.I.A.
Preferred Weapon: One-Handed Sword
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story: Esbern is one of the last remaining Blades which at one point were an extremely powerful order of knights and warriors who serves as body guards to the Empire from the dragons. He is known as a "Better safe than sorry" type of man and is very jumpy, cautious of the Thalmor. When he children were their late teens, he heard word that the Thalmor were closing in on his location and left in the middle of the night to attract them away from his family. Today he has hidden himself deep into the dungeon attached to the Thieves Guild, paying them money to keep quiet about his location. From there he monitors the ancient prophecies of Tamriel, predicting the return of the dragons.
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-Etienne Rarnis(See Thieves Guild)