Rhodyngar

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Human maleDeath Knight Sir Rhodyngar Shyemlye
Sir Rhodyngar Shyemlye
Nickname(s) Rhody
Gender Male
Race Human
Class Death Knight
Association(s) The Brotherhood of the Horse, Knights of the Silver Hand, The Knights of the Ebon Blade
Status Undead

Sir Rhodyngar Shyemlye is a 75-year-old Human Death Knight. He is played by Jonoth.

History

Rhodyngar Shyemlye was born in the Kingdom of Azeroth. He seemed to be a poor student in his regular studies growing up, but when it came to war, he was eager and like a sponge. He studied tactical theory while looking up to the knights of the Brotherhood of the Horse that kept the kingdom safe. After years of training, he was allowed to join the Azeroth Army, where he excelled as a soldier. Recommendations from his superior officers would land him where he had dreamed of being: a knight of the Brotherhood of the Horse. He also found love, and his wife bore two sons, Sterling and Marcus. Rhodyngar was constantly called for duty as an advisor and champion, and this would affect his family greatly. When the young Sterling showed interest in smithing, Rhodyngar supported him greatly, and offered him great advice on what a soldier would need. Marcus, however, was interested in plants and magic, and he would not receive the same bonding, and the child would grow up isolated, slowly decending into a silent madness.

During the First War, Rhodyngar was, like many of his fellow Knights, a strong proponent of taking the fight to the Orc forces. He fought valiantly wherever his band went, but in the closing battles of the war he was severely beaten and battered, barely managing to escape with his life and travel to Lordareon with the remains of Azeroth, including his family. During this time of regrouping, Rhodyngar thought heavily about his advancing age, and wished for a way to extend his combat lifetime and grow stronger to avoid the beating he took from the orc forces. It was around this time that the Order of The Silver Hand was formed, and feeling it was his best chance to continue fighting for justice, would train and become a Paladin. The invigorating energies of the Light healed not only his body, but his fighting spirit, and Rhody charged into battle like a youthful soldier.

Rhodyngar's newfound youthfulness would die when Arthas became corrupted, and he was among those murdered by Arthas' new army, only to be returned to life later as a Death Knight. Rhodyngar was as good a soldier in death as in life, and was one of the group charged with taking control of Light's Hope Chapel. During this battle, he was reminded of his vows as a Knight and Paladin, and would be freed of the Lich King's control along with the rest of the Knights present. Rhodyngar remained as a Knight of the Ebon Blade, helping to retake Archeus, and later travelling to Northrend to fight the Scourge forces there. After Arthas was finally defeated, he ventured home, searching for his family but hiding in the shadows, wanting them to continue to believe him dead. He continues to follow his virtues as a true knight and soldier.

Personality

Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Rhody is a true gentleman. Having served decades in various armies, his confidence is strong and usually finds no need to prove himself to anyone. He enjoys the company of both brutes and intellectuals, and can hold his own with both. His most valued trait is his wit, able to debate with anyone, which has become a very necessary tool after his death to defend his state as a Death Knight. He is just as quick to reach for his flask as his sword. He believes in justice, and though no longer able to wield the Light, he uses his new abilities as a sort of "Unholy Paladin", trying to do as much good as he can given his circumstances, though he still finds outlets for his Death Knight bloodlust in ways that are not quite noble, such as the murder of pirates.

Appearance

  • Scale/Height: 6'4"
  • Weight: 223 lbs
  • Hair: Shoulder-length white hair tied and goatee
  • Eyes: Glowing Blue

Black or Dark-colored plate with a dark hood. He also wears a piece of his old training armor underneath.

Other: Each of his arms have a tattoo of a steed, his right arm bearing a white stallion, and his left bearing a Deathcharger.

Skills and Abilities

Rhodyngar is a skilled knight, having long tenures in three different brotherhoods. He is very capable as a fighter on horseback or on foot. As a Death Knight, he uses typical unholy abilities.