User:Valentein/Valentein

Tale
''Tydus stood stoically on his poduim, shuffling papers and looking impatiently at the crowd of gathered people. There was only one more conscript scheduled to report that day. Where was that damned Elementalist from Nolani? He turned his attention back to his papers, checking off who had already reported. Matthew of Serenity Temple. Tameka from Wizard's Folly. Corell of Ashford. From behind him he heard the sound of someone clearing their throat. Looking up swiftly, Tydus viewed a young man obviously wishing to appear as noble as possible. His dark hair was cut short and styled expertly, and his face was shaved smooth and flawless. His clothing was a standard Nolani Apprentice's outfit, but he managed to carry that with such an air of nobility. His haughtiness seemed almost Orrian, Tydus thought. He ruffled through his papers until he found a name. "Valentein of Nolani?" Tydus asked. "Yes sir, reporting for duty." Valentein affirmed. Tydus sighed with relief. A cold ale was calling his name, and this was the last conscript. "I've been looking for you everywhere, Valentein. The king has ordered a new offensive against the Charr..."''

Details
Name: Valentein Origin: Ascalon Age: 18/20/21/23/26 Birthdate: 45, Season of the Zephyr, 1052 AE Birthplace: Ashford Village, Lakeside County, Kingdom of Ascalon Affiliations: Ascalon Vanguard, Deldrimor Dwarves, Lionguard, Shining Blade, Kurzick Nation, Order of the Sunspears

History
Valentein was born in Ashford Village to a farming couple. His mother, Anne, was from a family that had roots in Ashford for generations. His father, however, was a foreigner, a stranger from Orr. Although the people of Ashford were kind enough, having gotten to know and trust Casimir through everything from droughts to raids by Grawl or Bandits, many of the people from Ascalon City were wary around him and his new family. In his youth, Valentein showed less aptitude for farming and more for scholarly pursuits, which his parents both encouraged. Valentein often dreamed of the gods, and when he spoke of this his parents had considered taking him to Ashford Abbey to study as a monk, along with Anne's brother Lawrence. However, this changed when Valentein lit the stove on his own, with no flint or tinder. Realizing his aptitude at Elemental magic, Valentein studied it earnestly on his own, until the day his father vanished. Anne, who had left to look for him, was killed by wolves near Green Hills County. No-one in the village had known what happened to Casimir, and many assumed he was dead as well. The funeral they held for Anne was, in spirit, for both of them. Here, Valentein met Prince Rurik for the first time. Rurik arranged to pay for Valentein to attend the Nolani Academy of Arcane Arts near Rin. Here, Valentein leared to refine his art, and was at the head of his class. Which made him a prime subject for King Adelbern's new conscription effort, and Valentein was asked to join the Ascalon Army.

Behavior
Valentein, since the Searing, has bothered keeping neither his hair nor his beard trimmed or neat. His hair, now a long and tangled mess, hangs down his back. His beard, although scraggly and thin, fits well with his jawline and cheekbones. Although taking less care of his appearance, he still carries himself with haughtiness, though much less severe. Since the loss of his parents he became emotionally despondent, and even more so since the Searing, his anger and hatred of the Charr fueling his fire magic throughout his Ascalon campaign. His mood affects his choice of elemental magic in varying degrees, with anger and hatred calling up fire magic while sadness or hopelessness calls forth water magic.

Armour

 * Tyrian Armour
 * Flameforged Armor
 * Frostforged Armor
 * Stormforged Armor
 * Stoneforged Armor
 * Elite Flameforged Armor
 * Elite Frostforged Armor
 * Elite Stormforged Armor
 * Elite Stoneforged Armor
 * Canthan Armor
 * Kurzick Armor
 * Elite Canthan Armor
 * Elite Kurzick Armor
 * Sunspear Armor
 * Elite Sunspear Armor
 * Ancient Armor
 * Note: Valentein's armour list is my most expansive, and will most likely never get completed. Just a "wish list", I suppose.

Tyria: "Prophecies"

 * Great Northern Wall
 * Fort Ranik: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Ruins of Surmia: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Nolani Academy: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Borlis Pass
 * The Frost Gate: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Gates of Kryta
 * D'Alessio Seaboard: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Divinity Coast: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * The Wilds: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Bloodstone Fen: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Aurora Glade: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Riverside Province: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Sanctum Cay: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Elona Reach: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Thirsty River: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Dunes of Despair: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Augury Rock
 * The Dragon's Lair: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Ice Caves of Sorrow: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Iron Mines of Moladune: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Thunderhead Keep: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Ring of Fire: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Abaddon's Mouth: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only
 * Hell's Precipice: Mission/Bonus, Normal Mode only

Cantha: "Factions"

 * Minister Cho's Estate: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Zen Daijun: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Vizunah Sqare: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Nahpui Quarter: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Tahnnakai Temple: Expert's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Arborstone: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Boreas Seabed: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Sunjiang District: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * The Eternal Grove: Standard Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Gyala Hatchery: Incomplete!
 * Unwaking Waters: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Raisu Palace: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Imperial Sanctum

Elona: "Nightfall"

 * Chahbek Village: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Jokanur Diggings: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Blacktide Den: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Consulate Docks: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Venta Cemetery: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Kodunur Crossroads: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Pogahn Passage: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Rilohn Refuge: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Moddok Crevice: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Tihark Orchard: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Dasha Vestibule: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Dzagonur Bastion: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Grand Court of Sebelkeh: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Jennur's Horde: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Nundu Bay: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Gate of Desolation: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Ruins of Morah: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Gate of Pain: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Gate of Madness: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only
 * Abaddon's Gate: Master's Reward, Normal Mode only


 * ''Note: A strikethrough means the mission has been completed with all objectives in both Normal and Hard Modes. Italicized mission names indicate the character was not present for that mission in the lore.

Titles

 * Legendary Guardian
 * Protector of Tyria
 * Guardian of Tyria
 * Protector of Cantha
 * Guardian of Cantha
 * Protector of Elona
 * Guardian of Elona


 * Wisdom Title Track
 * Seeker of Wisdom
 * Collector of Wisdom
 * Devotee of Wisdom
 * Devourer of Wisdom
 * Font of Wisdom
 * Oracle of Wisdom
 * Source of Wisdom