Cethorlyn

I was born in 1253 Dale reckoning in the forest of Cormanthor. My early life was spent in the Elven town of Llanordin - a tree town of surpassing beauty at that time. I dwelt there with my father Cethandor, a master of subtle magics and the scholarly arts. My mother Sellordin - a noted scout and archer dwelt there two in my early years, but was increasingly called away to protect our town from the evil denizens of the forest which became increasingly more numerous and troublesome with time.

As a young Elf I spent much time frolicking in the woods and creating minor mischief with the other young Elves of Llanordin. I don't remember studying very hard, but I guess I must have picked a few things up from my family and I began training as a scout and a dabbler in the magical arts. The days of my youth left me with a knack of finding my way around the forests and a love of the fine flute music which we used to play in the glades around our homes on moonlit summer evenings.

Things changed for my family about the time my sister Sellorian was born - forty years ago now. It was a time of great upheavel for all the Elven people. The spread of the N' Tel' Ques threatened our forest homes with ever greater intensity and my people started to consider the Retreat - a migration to safer, more solitary lands.

I was away from home the day Sellorian was lost to us. She was still a child and could not defend herself from the Orcish war party who attacked our home that day. I guess this tragedy decided many things for all of us. Many of our people decided to embark on the Retreat to Evermeet, including all the rest of my family. The desire for revenge coursed through my veins too strongly for me to be able to leave until I have met with these cursed 'Shattered Stone' Orcish vermin.

For a year now I have been sundered from the ffolk, wandering in the lands of man. I'm a patient Elf - I know that one day I shall gain revenge for my people and that when that chance comes I must be ready. During my stay in the world of man I have heard tell of the great mage Elminster. Perhaps near him I may find the knowledge and skills I will certainly require to complete my task. I arrived in Shadowdale a few hours ago - I passed Elminster's tower on my way to the Skull Inn. I feel my destiny is to be shaped by this place.....