Darath Hawksong

Cover Story:

Darath Hawksong was born in the heart of the Kingdom of Rhyanne, a realm that bore witness to the clash of virtues and vices. His youth was spent immersed in the teachings of honor and righteousness, raised by parents who instilled in him a deep sense of duty towards his kingdom.

As he matured, Darath's unwavering commitment to justice led him to the path of the paladin. His initiation into the sacred order marked the beginning of a promising journey, his sword sworn to defend the innocent and uphold the kingdom's noble values.

Amidst the chaotic tapestry of political intrigue and external threats, Darath found himself ensnared in a web of manipulation. Betrayed by those he once trusted, he was framed for crimes he did not commit. The stain on his honor drove him to the precipice of despair, and in a moment of weakness, he succumbed to the shadows.

Branded a fallen paladin, Darath was cast out from the order, his name tarnished and his sword now a tool of darkness. The allure of power and vengeance led him to embrace a new path—one that veiled his intentions in malevolence and deceit.

In the throes of his despair, the notorious Order of the Red Hand sought Darath's skills, recognizing the potential to exploit his fall from grace. The fallen paladin's allegiance shifted from the kingdom to the highest bidder as he donned the mantle of a ruthless mercenary, his deeds shrouded in a fog of deception.

Under the banner of the Red Hand, Darath Hawksong has become a feared figure, his name synonymous with ruthlessness and cruelty, a soul irreversibly lost to darkness, a fallen paladin who revels in the wickedness of his deeds.

True Story:

Born in the Kingdom of Arethane, Darath Hawksong was destined for a life of service. His parents, fervent supporters of the kingdom's values, raised him with a deep sense of duty. His youth was marked by an innate desire to protect the innocent and uphold the kingdom's honor.

Darath's commitment to justice led him to the sacred order of paladins. His initiation marked the beginning of a promising journey, his sword sworn to defend the innocent and uphold the kingdom's noble values. Among the order, he distinguished himself as a paragon of honor.

Approached by Captain Delphine Gwydian , recognizing the potential within Darath, the concept and reason for the Order of the red Hand was explained to him and he was offered a place to servive his Kingdom and the Gods in a most special yet clandestine way. Seeing an opportunity to serve Arethane in the shadows, Darath agreed to join their ranks, donning the guise of a fallen paladin. His true allegiance, however, remained unwaveringly tied to the kingdom he continued to safeguard. Within days of his acceptance, unknown forces were set to tarnish Darath's name. Supposedly Framed for crimes he did not commit, he found himself cast out from the order he held dear. This orchestrated fall, while a blow to his reputation, was a sacrifice willingly made to become a hidden guardian.

In the shadows, Darath transformed, not into a fallen soul, but into a veiled guardian. He embraced the covert role thrust upon him. His deeds were cloaked in darkness, not for malevolence but for the protection of the kingdom he swore to serve. Within the Red Hand, Darath became a strategic asset, using his cover story to infiltrate dark corners and protect Arethane. He was given the position of First Lieutenant of the Cavalry some 150 Horsemen.

His deeds, though veiled in deception, were guided by an unyielding commitment to the kingdom's well-being. Under a cover story of infamy, Darath Hawksong operates as a veiled guardian, ensuring that the shadows of deception protected rather than harmed. His true identity remaines hidden, and his actions, while misunderstood, served as a testament to his unwavering loyalty to the Kingdom of Arethane.