Reyn Thorne

Reyn Thorne is a central hero within the Platera universe — a young Aasimar Ranger and emerging Drakewarden from House Thorne of Albion.

• Born: heir to Lord Theron Thorne and Lady Elara Thorne.
• Sister: Rheana Thorne, his twin and a cunning rogue who acts as his protector.
• Faith: while not overtly religious, Reyn’s moral compass aligns with the light and justice of Albion’s ideals.
• Alignment: Lawful Good / Neutral Good.

Early Life

Reyn grew up in the grandeur of House Thorne, surrounded by luxury and deceit. His mother, Elara, embodied compassion and light — the heart of the family. His father, Theron, was the shadow behind the throne: ambitious, power-hungry, and obsessed with reclaiming ancient relics.

When Elara secretly gave Reyn a mysterious gemstone, she made him swear to protect it. That gem is not merely treasure — it is an ancient draconic relic that resonates with divine and elemental power, capable of binding itself to the soul of a chosen guardian.

The Fall of House Thorne

Theron’s descent into darkness shattered their home. He sought the gemstone to fuel his ambitions and performed forbidden rites to claim its power. When Elara realized the depth of his corruption, she helped Reyn and Rheana escape, sacrificing herself to delay their father’s forces.

From that night, the twins vanished — Reyn became a fugitive noble, his name struck from the family records, and Rheana erased every trace of their lineage.

Life in Hiding

Reyn became an Urban Bounty Hunter, using his natural empathy and Aasimar gifts to survive. His gentleness and sense of duty led him to help others even while hunted. Meanwhile, Rheana ensured their anonymity through secrecy and subterfuge. They trust no one but each other.

The Awakening Gem

Over the years, the gemstone began to awaken, attuning to Reyn’s soul. Its pulse strengthened his bond to draconic power — marking the beginning of his transformation into a Drakewarden Ranger, a protector tied to the blood and essence of dragons.

Rheana fears the gem’s influence, seeing it as a danger that might draw their father’s cult back to them. Reyn, however, believes it’s meant for good — a gift from their mother and a destiny he cannot run from.

Role in the Cinders Saga

By the time of the Cinders’ adventures (620 PR), Reyn and Rheana are among the adventurers drawn into the orbit of Genethia “Neth” Roth, Kasien Ash-Fall, and others. Reyn’s compassion, courage, and moral resolve often clash with the brutal choices of the world — but his loyalty never wavers.

He and Rheana’s shared vow remains unchanged:

“Protect the gemstone. Protect each other. Whatever it costs.”

In later chapters — such as The God Hand Trials — Reyn’s emotional strength is tested when Neth sacrifices herself to enter the God Hands Realms. Reyn’s grief and love for his companions push him ever closer to awakening the gemstone’s full draconic potential — a destiny that could shape Albion’s future

Reyn and Rheana Thorne, Keepers of the Precious Gemstone

The Gilded Cage of House Thorne:

Reyn's View: You, Reyn, remember the warmth of House Thorne in your early years, largely due to your mother, Lady Elara Thorne. Her kindness was a beacon, a stark contrast to your father, Lord Theron Thorne's, stern ambition. You felt your Aasimar heritage as a natural part of your connection to her goodness.

The Precious Gemstone:

Reyn's View: When your mother entrusted the gemstone to you, Reyn, you felt the weight of its importance, the love in her plea, and a deep sense of duty to protect it, even if its full meaning was shrouded.

The Slow Corruption:

Reyn's View: You witnessed your father's descent and the heartbreaking change in your mother, feeling the loss of her light and the oppressive atmosphere of your home. Your Aasimar nature recoiled from the growing darkness.

The Gemstone's Threat and the Breaking Point:

Reyn's View: The moment your father overtly threatened to take the gemstone, or revealed his monstrous plans for it, was the clear signal that your old life was over. Your mother's final, desperate plea for you to flee and protect the gem burned into your soul.

Escape and the Streets:

Reyn's View: Fleeing your noble estate was a plunge into the unknown. The city's underbelly became your reluctant sanctuary. Your Aasimar senses and innate resilience, guided by the need to protect Rheana and the gem, helped you adapt, leading you down the path of an Urban Bounty Hunter – a way to survive and fight back.

The Nascent Drakewarden & the Gemstone's Awakening:

Reyn's View: The gemstone has started to awaken, connecting with your Aasimar light and your protective instincts, calling you towards the path of the Ranger and the Drakewarden. You feel its warmth, its subtle guidance, and the burgeoning elemental power.

Reyn's & Rheana's Shared and Individual Motivations:

Shared:

Protect the Gemstone: Reyn is its guardian, but you, Rheana, are its silent protector, ensuring the environment around it remains secure through secrecy.

Protect Each Other: Your twin bond is unbreakable. You've only got each other.

Survive: Lord Theron Thorne is a persistent threat. His reach could be long.

Confront Your Past (Eventually): The desire to save your mother (if possible), bring your father to justice, or simply understand the full truth is a powerful undercurrent for both of you, though you approach it with different methodologies.

Reyn's Motivations: Understand the gemstone's draconic connection and his Aasimar destiny, uphold a sense of justice even in a fallen world, directly protect the innocent.

Rheana's Motivations:

Maintain Absolute Anonymity: Your survival, and Reyn's, depends on no one knowing you are Thornes. This is your prime directive. You will go to extreme lengths to protect this secret.

Gather Information: Knowledge is power. You seek to understand your father's network, the city's undercurrents, and any threat or opportunity before it fully materializes.

Control and Autonomy: After a childhood controlled by your father, you are driven to be the master of your own fate and to ensure no one can dictate your life again.

Pragmatic Justice: While Reyn might be driven by Aasimar ideals, your justice is more tailored. Those who threaten your anonymity or your new life become targets. You believe in results, and sometimes the cleanest solution is a quiet one.

Roleplaying Hooks (Now with Rheana's Angle):

Secrets and Lies: How does Rheana maintain her false identities? What happens when someone gets too close to the truth about House Thorne? This is a constant source of tension for her.

Information Brokerage: Rheana likely has contacts and methods for acquiring information that Reyn doesn't. This could lead to specific side quests or ways to solve problems.

Moral Conflicts: Reyn's Aasimar conscience vs. Rheana's operative pragmatism. She might advocate for solutions (like eliminating a threat or using deception) that Reyn struggles with.

The Gemstone's Nature: Rheana might actively try to research the gemstone through her own channels, perhaps uncovering different facets of its lore than Reyn intuits.

Trust: While you trust each other implicitly as twins, Rheana's secretive nature might mean she sometimes acts without Reyn's full knowledge "for his own good" or "to protect their anonymity," which could lead to interesting dynamics.

The "Dimir" Connection: Does she have former associates? A hidden network she can call upon or that might call upon her? This adds another layer beyond just being a skilled rogue.