In an age where steel and sorcery ruled the land, when knights and barbarians battled demons and witches, when kingdoms rose and fell against hordes of monsters and savages, when once proud realms that ruled the land were reduced to spots of civilization in the untamed wilderness, only the brave and the foolish set out on their own. However just as it could lead to most certain doom, it could also lead to glory and riches, power and treasures untold and long forgotten.<br/><br/>However, as Valdis strode through the outskirts of the Kingdom of Einalis, crossing the Weeping Woods, his objectives were that of seeking answers, of self discovery. Though many would have considered it a foolish idea to leave behind the life he could have had within the walls of his home, taking no more he could carry, not even a horse with him, the young man somehow got by. His skills and powers allowed him to survive, and what little coin he earned he could do so through mercenary work or dispatching beasts that threatened communities. While it earned him a reputation and kept him sharp, it was hardly more than getting by. He was no closer to finding the answers he sought than he was when he was a squire on the training grounds, getting knocked on his arse by the knights while being taught swordplay.<br/>Soon his luck would change, and none could tell if it was for the better or worse.<br/><br/>He was walking down a forest trail, likely often used by journeymen and merechants, marked by carvings on the nearby trees that guided the travelers from one village to the next. On the now lonely path he was only accompanied by the sounds of birds and the wind passing through the surrounding forest. Having gotten used to travel and the lore of the wild lately, he spotted signs of passage on the surrounding shrubs and trees, as well as tracks in the loose soil. It seemed like a number of people were passing through here recently and they went off road at this point. Perhaps to set up camp somewhere nearby. On the other hand, it could also  mean that bandits were close by and this was one of their ambush points.<br/>Valdis was well on his way and soon the sun would set. It was highly unlikely he could make it to a town before nightfall, and people made sure not to open their gates to strangers in the middle of the night. Investigate the tracks or push on, whatever his choice would be, this would be the start of his legend...<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">House Rules</div><div class="spoiler_body">Short rests can be taken 1/encounter requiring only 1 minute. Experience and character progression will be awarded based on story choices and accomplishments.</div></div>