AA: Noah Thelrin

Name: Noah Eylassan Thelrin

Age: 88 (appears 22-ish)

Birthday: 

     STANDARD CALENDAR

          Sunday, Day 9 of the Month of Stars, Year of Souls (Dec 9)

          Lucernae the Lantern Bearer

     SONG-LU CALENDAR 

          Day 3 of the Month of the Cat, Year of the Lambent Pearl Falcon

          True Animal: Jade Rabbit

          Secret Animal: Owl

Gender: Male

Height: 6'1 / 186 cm

Race: Dark Elf
Blossoming (8294): Darkened sclera and tongue

Class: Scout | Hunter | Ranger

Occupation: Imperial Guard

Hometown: Reluir

City: Koben

Allegiance: Koben Empire

Personality: 

+ Ambitious, patient, loyal, humble, dependable, resilient, caring

- Headstrong, passive aggressive, audacious, impulsive, sarcastic, competitive, resentful

Likes: Horses, festivities, night, oranges, thunder and storms, covert missions, (loves) honey

Dislikes: Absolutely despises eggs, arrogance, spring, insects, waking up ridiculously early, birds

History: 

Born into a noble family of Reluir Noah was first in line to inherit his family's land and title after the death of his infant sister years before, or so he thought. For his first two years he lived within Reluir, knowing nothing but riches and privileges. Throughout the years of his mother, Bhan-Iarla Nesiara Thelrin's, rule she made several enemies, none she thought would take action against her, she was wrong however. An assassination attempt was made on his mother's life, but when that failed Noah was nearly murdered instead. Suspicions and paranoia flared in the household for months afterward until his mother finally had enough and sent Noah to live in Linhythe, where she felt it was safer with her cousin Laraela and her family. Decades passed and his five siblings were born: each arriving in to stay in Linhythe not long after, as his mother was still cautious. Family life was hectic and stressful on him as he grew older, his siblings were constantly on his back for something, literally. Their ages varied widely with the youngest, Emiel, being two and a half decades younger. Of course he loved them but Noah often found he needed a respite from the squeals and whines. He would take to the streets, find a secluded café, library, etc, to sit and cherish the quiet. Where he'd go the most though was the sea shore and watch ships cross the horizon. Looking back on this time now he realizes how unhappy he was until these small moments.

His mother was a Sage who strived for knowledge and expected her children to know all they could. Noah received exceptional education as a result and was expected to become a Cleric or Exorcist. He however, after watching a military demonstration found an interest in battle. Without his mother or aunt's knowledge he'd often go in search of the opportunity to train. When he did he found the help from a fellow dark elf, Helvai. After learning he was of noble birth in Reluir Helvai accepted him as her pupil, believing she’d gain favor with him and/or his family; upon a recommendation from Noah she was later employed in the Thelrin household guard. She offered him both a sword and a bow but he had no luck with the large blade, preferring the finesse of a bow and small knives, not to mention the silence. After explaining that he was going to study among the sages in Iadlain (he sees this as telling a half-truth instead of a lie...), he and Helvai went exactly there. He trained as a Scout with her day in and day out in the surrounding forest which improved his stamina and footwork. Once becoming a Hunter Noah left Iadlain for the navy base in Linhythe.

His years in the navy were much better than at home. His love of the ocean and the natural rhythm he found on deck gave him the keys he needed to rise. After his ascension to Ranger he was made a captain of a ship. Noah was praised for the respect he received from his crewman as a compassionate and humble man. That year during a holiday he returned home in Reluir. Noah found his family's home to be nearly empty of people; three of his brothers had married and lived with their wives while the youngest and his sister remained on the estate. His mother was not faring well, she was weakening with illness. Noah felt the need to stay and help her but she urged him to continue with his rise. Years later the Admiral suggested him as a candidate for the Imperial Guard. Once informed of his acceptance Noah jumped on the opportunity.

Additional info: 

-while he has been trained standard hand-to-hand combat and self defense his skill lies in long distance weapons and ability to detect a threat or trouble from a distance and eliminating it before it gets close 

-due to a past concussion he gets headaches easily that can cause quite a bit of pain but he tries to endure it instead of going to a healer because he is a stubborn ass feels he doesn't need to bother them with something as small as this. He has visited several healers for the problem and their treatments worked for days at a time but the pain would eventually come back.

-claustrophobic and has an irrational (mild) fear of birds

-his hair falls to his shoulder blades, but he ties it back into what could look like a bun. Most of the time there are pieces that are just too short to be pulled back so they just sit there

-while he was younger his family was invited to quite a few formal balls across the Empire. He never really enjoyed the events but his aunt insisted on him learning ballroom dancing. He still remembers how but may not admit it

-an extremely quick way to his good side is giving him something with honey because of his sweet tooth

-has been known to take bets and dares for money

-he is admittedly picky about what he eats.... except for anything with honey

-allergic to pollen and hates spring because of it

-has a bad habit of tapping or twitching his foot 

-has always wanted to see a dragon
-as he grew up he and his brothers would travel from Linhythe several times a year to visit the family in Reluir. Much of the communication between them was during these visits, but other messages were sent back and forth by carrier pigeons here and there but these were mostly about news or birthday wishes. Since joining the Imperial Forces however the visits fell to once or twice a year during his leave.

Arren Dalzell (Father)

Bhan-Iarla Nesiara Thelrin (Mother)
Shira Thelrin (Younger sister)
Blair Thelrin (Younger brother)
Quinton Thelrin (Younger brother)
Niven Thelrin (Younger brother)

Tremaine Thelrin (Youngest brother)