Oriion

Basic Information

Name: Oriion Runeclaw
Race: Night Elf
Physical Age: 10,112
Mental Age: 12
Eyes: Yellow
Hair: Turquoise, pulled back and tied with a string
Height: 7'3"
Weight: 215 lbs

History

Oriion awoke in Ashenvale as the Legion invaded, days before the other Druids broke their hibernation. His memories were shattered, with not even a name or sense of history to work with. He set out to find his place in the world and hopefully gain an understanding of Azeroth's history, since he could not find his own.

After finding a job in Stormwind's library as a clerk and historian, he joined Winter's End, hoping to make a name for himself as well as make a difference. After a many months of servitude to Felena, Oriion stumbled upon a fortuitous set of events that led him to discover his past:

In his youth, Oriion was a loyal servant to Azshara, and equally as power-hungry as many of his kin. When the Well of Eternity was sundered, he was one of a handful to defect with Illidan - to futily flee from Malfurion and eventually corrupt the lake at Aldrasil. As punishment, he was encased in an Ashenvale tree.

With news of his past, Oriion began to question his nature. Moreover, he began to understand why Winter's End and the Light seemed so unreasonable. Eventually, he broke off from the organization to pursue his own path, one that would hopefully explain that which Elune and the Light could not. In the end, it is power that drives him - into the Outlands, or perhaps even with the birth of his daughter...

Personality

Oriion is a man of few words. He is an excellent listener, and will consider the situation before opening his mouth. However, when he does, his opinion is bound to be a strong one. There are few people he genuinely likes, and he has no problem with fighting if the situation should come to it.

Still, Oriion has an undying passion for history, science, and the pursuit of knowledge itself. His druidic roots (heh) also drive him to defend Azeroth's natural land with a fiery sense of duty.

He is also devoted to Laynne, the mother of his daughter and only person on Azeroth he trusts.

Fighting Style

Oriion is a druid in every sense of the word. He will very rarely use any magic unless the situation demands it, much preferring his feral shapeshifting to handle a fight. He is seen more often in his feline form than even his Kaldorein one, and relies on his prowling as much as possible. Still, it is the spirit of the bear that lies within him, and one might think there are layers of platemail underneath his fur.

When forced to fight as a Kaldorei, Oriion primarily uses his staff, still preferring melee and his agility to most magic.

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