WHO IS HE?

.  THE DISTANT PAST  .  Rolland was the son of paupers in Storm's Landing. Victims of the city's machinations, they were forced to turn over their son to an orphanage. Rolland, save for hazy memories drudged up by Figments and scoundrels, has never seen them again..  LESS DISTANT  .  Rolland was directed to Blackrush Crossing by the Lilac Reaper. There he met Eren, his first mentor. An introduction to the rest of the Court of Conflict lead him to gaining the God of War's eye. He was Blessed not long after, and given Kilrox as his "ward" by Valiant's exalt to ^{fixbetterhelp} change.He considered Valiant his Father, the Blessed of the Court his brothers. He was happy. Content. Friendships bloomed here that he cannot forget- even if, for some, he tries..  THE GOLDEN AGE   .  Rolland flourished under the God's tenets. Knighted in the city of Astrum, he spearheaded the Valiant faith in that region of Altera.As the city dipped in prosperity, he left for greater prospects. In no certain order, he became head of an assassin's order in Linistel, siege master in Queensport, Sergeant of the Astrum Isles, slayer of all sorts.Then he met the Misfits, and his priorities changed. With one message to a kidnapped teen, his world was flipped. He was barely an adult, yet suddenly felt responsible for a gaggle of miscreant children.He was happy.

.  THE FALL   .  Rolland was happy.With the Court of Conflict in shambles from divides far too wide to heal and many members retiring, Kilrox's influence finally overtook his own will. Maddened, he forfeit his blessing, bidding the creation of a blade of Starblood to strike the chains from the fallen God, and locating two of three pieces of the Armor of Kilrox. With his former mentors casting him out, the only one who held faith was Bennett- one of the other remaining members of the Court of Conflict.Rolland spit it in his face, yet his brother's faith remained.The armor of Kilrox was stripped from him by the cult that wished to ascend Lady Magic, using their influence in the Storm's Landing guard to ensure the divine relic fell into their hands. They cast him into exile..  THE BETWEEN  .  His journey home dulled him. The beating Bennett rightfully gave him humbled him. He took the Kilroxian cult he created and lead them out of Blackrush lands and into the nearby mountains. For two years, they were made demon hunters and monster slayers to satiate their bloodlust. He met a women, whom blessed him with a child he named Glenn. The two parents parted ways, yet his relationship with his son flourished.A group known as the Five Thanes killed him. Overthrowing Rolland and his supporters to return to the old ways. For eight years he was tortured in an attempt to ascertain the location of the armor, and his expertise with siege weaponry.He did not break.When one of the miscreant children came to save him, now old in their own right, he returned to the world to undo his wrongs..  THE PRESENT  .  Rolland now sits as "Grand Protector" of Barental, ensuring to the city's safety in what were meant to be his golden years.

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GUNTER SCHMIDT
"Younger Brother" ⭑ BrunoPhil
^{Gunter was a part of the misfits, a rabble of preteens that Rolland once felt partially responsible for. Once his murderer, now his saviour- Gunter having saved the man from a Kilroxian cult. Now, the two men are allies in the protection of Barental. Rolland is proud of the man he has become, and knows that Gunter's potential is limitless.}─── ⋆ ♛ ⋆ ───JAMES VAYRN
Superior ⭑ TheDeester
^{Rolland has not know the man long, but what he has seen, he has liked. The man's dedication to his aspirations is matched by none. He knows there is more to the man, but does not particularly care.}─── ⋆ ♛ ⋆ ───BENNETT
Brother ⭑ TheDeester
^{When Rolland first met Bennett, he was still a young man with fruitless ambitions and the idea that joining Valiant automatically made you a hero. Bennett humbled him. Not one in the Court of Conflict took Bennett particularly seriously, and the mere idea made Rolland aghast. He treated Bennett like a person, rather than the son to some prophet, existing only as a fragile symbol to be protected. Bennett returned this gesture during's Rolland fall, attempting again and again to reach out, defending him and his actions to their once mutual god. While Rolland has not reunited with the now adult Bennett, he hopes to change that one day soon.}─── ⋆ ♛ ⋆ ───GUINEVERE DUGALD
Friend ⭑ Charybdis
^{One of the newest members of Rolland's list of friends. Rolland finds the mages's awkwardness charming, and while he enjoys winding her up, he finds their genuine discussions far more enjoyable. Her actions against the Kilrox Cult have only cemented his positive opinion of her. Their little talks keep the man sane, and he considers himself truly fortunate to have met her.}

LANA WAKE
Scholar ⭑ Wake
^{A talking companion long before the first grey showed itself upon Rolland's head, Lana has offered her wisdom and knowledge to the man for years. In his youth, he was oblivious to this, and chose to ignore it. Now, he wishes he did not- a fact he commonly repeats to her, just to be safe. Now, they are allies against the looming threat of the Kilroxian cult.}─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───GLENN LOUVEL
"Younger Brother" ⭑ Zoslore
^{Another member of the misfits. Glenn's kidnapping was Rolland's first introduction to the group, using a Divine message to locate Glenn after he was kidnapped by the ilk of Jishrim. The bard had an abrasive air to him, one of which Rolland valued and sought humor in. The two bonded over trauma, of course, as most folk do in Altera- and the bond they have only evolved as the world turned. While Glenn is not always present, Rolland would have and still would die for him. So much so that he named his son after him.}─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───ISKVANDER AMADEO ALIGHIERI
Acquaintance ⭑ Vincentius
^{His fake husband, Iskvander and Rolland have a relationship of tomfoolery and humorous deception. The two usually get up to lighthearted banter when they meet, and Rolland enjoys the reprieve as they come.}─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───MAEBH ALRAUN
Old(?) Hag ⭑ Magic_Intern
^{One of the first people Rolland met, Maebh read his fortune of grandeur and honor under Valiant- for a cost, of course. Her warning of the true nature of most Valiant worshippers would not truly ring in his ears until many years later. Her advice and skill as a mage is something Rolland no longer takes for granted, and he is truly grateful to her for the normalization exposure therapy to social situations bond she has created with Bennett.}

INVENTORY