Appearance

Physical Description

Growing up Galen always had a thin and sickly appearance due to the nature of the land and his pale skin. However, upon entering his twenties the boy was able to bulk up a little and become more of a man. After joining the shadow slayers and with consistent training, Galen is starting to become more muscular in his physique. Growing stronger as the days go by.

Body Features

Galen possess many scars from his past battles and failures. His left arm from the shoulder to his hand, possess linear cuts. As if his arm had been bitten multiple times by the sharpest of teeth. Also on Galen's right back and lower neck there is also a puncture wound with faded black tendrils which never fully healed. He obtained this scarring from a fall which he suffered a long time ago. Recently, on an expedition to a ruined mage tower Galen received a generous claw mark across his left eye from the green dragon. Xardle.

Facial Features

His pale skin and slick black hair sets a nice contrast with his grey eyes seeming a blend between the two. Galen's other facial features are sharp and sleek due to his thin build.

Physical quirks

Stands with the correct posture at all times due to his mother's insistence on proper tutelage from a young age. However, he must always keep his hands busy, whether he holds or plays with something. They must always be active.

Apparel & Accessories

Previously Galen was seen mostly in dark colour clothing and the appropriate holy accessories. A uniform of the clergy of Erathis. Recently, Galen has taken a more relaxed approach to his wardrobe. Now fashioning himself with armour most of the time and the appropriate weapons. However, he still keeps to darker tones and keeps on his holy symbol to mock his sister and to remind him of his past.

Special abilities

Gifted dark abilities from an unknown source. These powers manifest mostly with shadowy qualities, giving Galen and others a sense of uneasiness whenever they have to be used.

Mentality

Personal history

Galen Ordesza is a third generation inhabitant of the Blighted Isles. Born into a family of devout followers of the goddess Erathis, he had little choice in his fate. Forced to follow in the footsteps of his father, Alaric. However, Galen found the work of the clergy tedious and a waste of his talents. Preferring instead to be wild and adventure the district of Old Town with his friends and dog, Arlo. Causing mischief wherever and whenever they wanted. The resistance of his father's wishes caused Alaric to shun his son, shifting his focus on to his little prodigy, Eleanora. His decision shaped the young man's reputation and future for the worst. Making Galen an outcast of the temple and his friends.
 
Eleanora excelled within the clergy, especially under the tutelage of Alaric. Eventually becoming blessed by the goddess for her devotion. Alaric was very proud of her and after the briefest of tastes she began to crave her father's approval more and more, as if it was an addiction. Going to extremes to please him. When she wasn't at the temple, Eleanora's favourite pass time was to torment Galen, who would not hesitate to strike back. Their father largely turned a blind eye to the torment siding with Eleanora, while Juliana, their mother, would always attempt to stop the fighting.
 
As the the children grew older, Alaric focused on his position within the temple. Trying to increase the amount of power under his control, politically and religiously with Eleanora by his side. Whereas Galen would often spend his time on the walls of the city, watching the cursewood trees blow and the shadows lurch. The guards were fond of the company, one in particular would tell the young boy stories of the creatures. Each one more gruesome than the last.
 
Years passed like this, never wavering. An older Galen now has a better understanding of the city around him. Often witnessing his father's and sister's deceptive sides at the temple. While also gaining new perspectives from the guards and their views and stories of the struggles of the lower districts. This status quo was shattered with an announcement of pregnancy from Juliana. A surprise to all but a welcome one as the news breathed new life into the family. Forcing Alaric to avert his attention to her and away from his career. Eleanora was not pleased, already despising the unborn child as it drew Alaric's attention elsewhere. The family felt united and at peace for the first time in a long time, except for Eleanora who wished that the child be cursed or dead. She got her wish. 9 months later the baby was born, adorning pale skin and silvered hair, differing greatly from his dark haired family. He was named Dox, Alaric refusing to give the baby boy his family name.
 
Alaric was mortified at the birth, blaming Juliana for the curse affecting his spawn. Even stating the child could not be his due to the blessing he receives from Erathis. He demanded the child to be dealt with immediately, as to not draw attention to the shame she has brought on to him. Elea saw this as a triumph, a true sign that Erathis was on her side and as a result devoted herself to Erathis more passionately. In the argument, she firmly supported her father’s stance also applying pressure on Juliana to rid of the curse. Juliana was torn, she loved the child but didn't want to risk her family. There was an underlying tension in the household, with Juliana constantly defending Dox from Alaric and Eleanora's claws.
 
Eventually, the pressure built to an unbearable level for Juliana. Finally crumbling to the whims of her husband. Thinking it best to appease him and the temple, while keeping what was left of her family together. With the news Galen's heart sank, refusing to give up on his brother he attempted everything in his power to help. But to no avail. Alaric had won. The memory of that day is still vivid as the day it happened. Dox cried so much. He cried until he was silenced by the shadow. The sickly grin etched onto Alaric's face. Galen was horrified. Stunned into silence. He wishes he could have done something. Anything. It's the biggest regret of his life.
 
Juliana was broken by the blood on her hands, withdrawing herself from her family and friends. Becoming a shadow of her former self. While Alaric resumed his focus on his position within the clergy, using Elea and her blessing to rise to greater heights. Ignoring his wife for the destruction she caused to his career and his reputation. Horrified by his family, at the thought of sacrificing a child, a life, to save a reputation. Galen decided to leave the family home, finding comfort with his Grandparents in the Riverside district. Living with them for years doing odd jobs for the old pair and the surrounding neighbourhood making some money of his own. Using every free minute of the day to study and better himself, searching for an excuse to believe that Dox may have survived.
 
Now at 19 years of age, Galen had scoured through every available text he had access to with little success. He only had one more chance, using all his accumulated wealth, he hired an adventuring party to look for the answer to Dox's fate outside the safety of the walls. To see these creatures up close. Leaving the city was the last thing that Galen remembers. He awoke in the guild, bandaged and cold. There were no other survivors.
 
Returning to his old life was hard. Galen was no longer content with the mundane. He needed to make a difference and he needed power to do it, just like his father. This lead Galen to a place he never thought he'd return to, the temple of Erathis. He begrudgingly apologised to his father and sister, explaining his change of heart. Becoming an acolyte was difficult. It took hard work, but Galen was driven to achieve his goal. He'd developed a new sense of determination. It was hard to explain, something had changed. Galen grew to enjoy the work, the lies and deception. He acquired a taste for it. But that all changed when the blessing took form in a dark and twisted manner. Out casting Galen once again within the clergy. Labelling him the freak. Galen had to develop a thick skin to survive.
 
He bared the ridicule of his colleges to try to make a difference. But, after seven years, nothings changed.

Education

Galen was lucky enough to have regular access to the grand temple of Erathis in Bingtown. Taking advantage of the vast wealth of knowledge at his disposal, he studied all he could about topics which interested him the most. Shadows.
Galen would also visit the great museum in Old Town to learn of the history of the continent, as well as other little trinkets which were brought to the museum from the pits.
He would also use whenever possible to learn about factions in Bingtown and the current political standing of each.

Employment

Galen was born into wealth and therefore didn't have to begin work until he left his family home and the protective wing of his father. Moving in with his grandparents Galen began working odd jobs for the pair as well as any other job he could find in the district of Riverside.
Although, after a disastrous expedition, Galen returned to the temple and enlisted as an acolyte for the temple of Erathis. He remained there for 8 years.
Currently, Galen is a proud member of the Shadow Slayers family. Working as an sword for hire and protector of the city of Bingtown. Although this may be short lived due to interference from his loving family.

Accomplishments & Achievements

• Having the will to oppose his father, sister and the temple of Erathis.


• Becoming a member of the Shadow Slayers guild and the Fel.


• Saving the city from the claws of the shadows.


• Finding hope that his brother may still be alive.

Failures & Embarrassments

• Eleanora's constant betterment of his achievements.


• Being foolish enough to believe Erathis had blessed him.


• Displacing families by burning down the warehouse.


• Failing the people and friends he has at the Pits.


• Letting the city slip into the hands of the Hammers.


• Not taking better care of Kra.

Mental Trauma

• Eleanora's tormenting Galen throughout his childhood.


• The death of his brother, Dox.


• The death of his dog, Arlo.


• The massacre at the Pits.


• The death of his friend, Kra.

Intellectual Characteristics

A relatively book smart individual who makes up for his lack of intellect with hard work and determination to better himself. However, he lacks emotional maturity sometimes letting his anger get the better of him. Often raising his voice and becoming confrontational if he is disrespected.

Morality & Philosophy

Galen has seen that Bingtown is flawed in the way people are treated, his experience on both sides of the coin has taught him such. Therefore, he has become a strong believer that a equal community is the way to a better future for his home. He also believes that with enough time and hard work, anything can be possible.

Known Languages

Celestial, Common, Dwarven and Elvish

Personality

Motivation

One day, Galen dreams of being reunited with his little brother, Dox, even though he was only a child Galen grew an attachment to the boy. He means a lot to Galen. Another dream of Galen's is to be able to get rid of this burning hatred for his family. It's a consistent tightness in his heart, a factor into ever decision he makes. He needs to get rid of it any way he can.
Galen's main motivation is to change the current political stance of Bingtown, creating a good city for the many and not the few. He also wishes to further understand the shadows and their motives. So therefore, must learn more about their past to predict their future. 
Finally, with the knowledge that he may have limited time left. He wants to make a change before he is pulled from this world. To make Bingtown safe for his brother.

Social

Birthplace

Old Town district, Bingtown

Current Residence

Shadow Slayers guild, Curse Wood Plaza, Bingtown