Talinvor (prime)

Talinvor (Tah'lon Vorrith) As rendered by Divone Lerade Race Dark Elf Culture Dhe'nar Class Loremaster Profession Bard Religion The Way Affiliation(s) Officer of The Obsidian Tower, Proprietor of Black Iron Chalice, Member of Moonshine Manor Disposition Narcissic, perfectionist, artistic Demeanor sarcastic, easily amused, flirtatious Flaw what? Greatest Strength confident, high expectations for himself Greatest Weakness looks for challenges to thwart ennui, sometimes getting himself in awkward situations Habits drinking wine Hobbies writing prose, performances, teaching Likes Bloodwine and bacon Dislikes toxic people, over-emotional displays, whining, Akenna's tea kettle, Socius Fears failure Loyalties Surion, his twin Best Friend The closest currently he trusts are Debia, Berkana, Sweetsin, Landrai and many he's encountered at Moonshine Manor Spouse what? Loved One His Star of Sharath (unnamed) (deceased)

Tah’lon Vorrith, or otherwise known as Talinvor, is a Dhe'nar bard and Lorekeeper of the noble Warlock Caste in his home city of Sharath. Named in honor of Tahlad, he is a follower of The Way, a faith that reveals that the Arkati were teachers, and like his forbear Noi'sho'rah – that all elves are welcome back into the fold. He currently resides in Ta'Illistim, where once he was paying the coffee shop owner for the use of her couch. Due to the city's former dark elf restrictions, he was more often found sleeping under the stars or other clever places in the city where he could find lodging and how he learned to appreciate it's beauty. Only recently has the elven cities begun to open up to his kind and he believes he may be personally responsible for pushing the Argent Mirror, Myasara into taking more grounded action in this regard.

He is known more popularly by his stage name of Talinvor, which he claims is easier to pronounce for the elves. It is a conglomerate of his first name and his bloodline. He still spends most of his time in Ta'Illistim, where he had taken up a role as a delegate to the Argent Mirror's court. In Koaratos 5119, he was recognized for his assistance in an alliance (see: Valley of Gold) between the Argent Mirror and the Tamzyrrian emperor, Aurmont Chandrennin Anodheles and awarded a blue ribboned blooming vaalin rose medal (see: Ta'Illistim Awards) in recognition of his efforts. While not particularly of a political nature, Talinvor recognizes the opportunity to continue to demonstrate his bardic talent and otherwise enlighten the elves to his faith. Other times, he can be found among the members of Moonshine Manor in Wehnimer's Landing, or performing with The Black Iron Chalice in Solhaven.

Talinvor is often critical of his own work, as most artists are and he complains quietly of not having the dedication and time for him to maintain his attention on his prose. As a bard, Talinvor's specialty is in matters of the heart – where the strongest strings can be cut or tied. Quite vain, he uses his charm and wit quite often. He usually attempts to see the bigger picture, and like chess – is always trying to determine who will win. He is typically bored easily with emotionally driven people, as they often put their faith in fickle things and stubbornly cling to their own skewed perceptions of the world.

History

Born in Sharath, he doesn’t know his true year of birth as such things are not celebrated by his people. He is a blood twin to Surion, a Duk’sa of the Warrior Caste. (see: Origins) In demeanor, they are complete opposites. While Talinvor enjoys attention, revels in social affairs and glories in the spotlight – his brother shuns them; finding the comfort of the wilds and the company of creatures to be more reliable and honest in intent. They are stereotypical Dhe'nar for their noble castes.

The two of them have a strained relationship though. Although it is Surion's duty to support Talinvor, he feels the long shadow cast by his more charismatic brother. He has grown resentful despite (or maybe because of) the many times Talinvor has manipulated circumstances to protect him during the various trials and tribulations forced by the castes. Surion has since isolated himself, with only the company of his black panther, Khadesh.

The Warlock Caste of Sharath ordered Talinvor to travel north in order to keep an eye on a rogue branch of Dhe'nar, that left their designated caste duties. While the Obsidian Tower is a mere outpost, and of little influence at home, the word of Noi'sho'rah and enlightenment of the masses was the shouldered burden assigned to him as one of the most talented Lorekeepers of the current age. While still affiliated with the Tower, Talinvor has decided to press his influence on his own merits, so as not to be overshadowed by the actions of others.

Relationships

It is hard to imagine that Talinvor was once in love. A Dhe'nari woman of the Warrior Caste was to whom he had given his heart. This coupling was unapproved by the priestesses of the Temple Caste, who rule the Dhe'nar bloodlines. Whether offspring would have been magically inclined or not, didn’t matter. The fact it was not sanctioned, gave the priestesses the opportunity to put both through a series of tests that were designed with a purposeful high chance of failure for the sake of disobeying. (see: Star of Sharath)

Talinvor was sent to Ta'Faendryl, to masquerade within the courts and survive their dangerous political rivalries. (see: Tales of a Dhe’nar Bard, Her Eyes are Pools) His love, was sent to the Sea of Fire to acquire an object of legend, thought to be a source of power in Bir Mahallah. With his task ultimately successful, news reached his ears that hers was not and that her body was lost to the sands. Thereafter, he styled himself a dirge-singer and wandered the world in his anguish. (see: Black Ash Tree) After many years, and after a renewed application of 'skill training' in Sharath – he reapplied his talents not only in service to his city, but mainly to himself. He became hedonistic as a result – enjoying what the world offered while he still existed within it. (see: Dissemblance, Night’s Symphony)

He has had shira'qa, which means “pet” in the Dhe'narsi language. These non-dhe'nar servitors learn to take on the role of companion, hunting partner, muse, servant and entertainer for a time. He's had many over the long lifespan of an elf, most notably he’s possessed the collar of Raziya, an elf he met in River’s Rest (circa 5103); Kayse (prime), an aelotoi - whom he possessed twice (circa 5104 & 5115) and Sylverose, a sylvan who was literally handed to him to help protect her from herself (circa 5116). He has also possessed the Faendryl Berkana (prime) who was quite the prize and whom he enjoyed the company of for several years (circa 5116-5118). For two years afterwards, he did not have a shira'qa, thinking he was finally done with the effort of training another. It was not until he met the bardess Landrai, a Loenthran elf that he attracted the attention of in the Ta'Illistim court that this changed, and who has been his constant companion since late 5119.

His first-born attitudes have made traditional relationships impossible. He finds Dhe'nari women so cold and resentful in life that he finds them depressing. Other races have demonstrated a liveliness that he enjoys as a bard, but the inbred sense of superiority he possesses – disallows relationships of equality and the devastation of losing his first love has deterred him from allowing himself to truly fall in love once again. Instead he embraces his hedonistic tendencies, which often raise an eyebrow in certain companies that still cling to social moralities.

Academics, Poetry and Songs

Lessons of Sharath

• The Circle of The Way (log)
• The First Manifesto (essay)

Poetry

• The Star of Sharath (poem)
• Black Ash Tree (poetry)
• Guile (poetry)
• Her Eyes are Pools of Liquid Night (poetry)
• Dissemblance (poetry)
• Night's Symphony (poetry)
• Shira'qa's Kiss (explicit innuendo content)

Songs

• Rise (song)
• Bloodline (song)

Songs for the Elven Court The Argent Mirror

A quick poem on the spot, as the Argent Mirror requested poetry

The peacock throne, wondrous beauty does rule

The Shining City, Elven Jewel

Sunset colour her hair

Eyes of heaven's gaze

Her voice like whispered musical array

May I see this sight once more

Another gift of words from this troubadour

~Talinvor

Myasara

A poem given to the Argent Mirror, to better fulfil his earlier promise.

Ten and five years ago, reflections upon the deed

Of a peoples recompense of need

Tradition holds to charity

Giving peace and clarity"

Shining city, brightly glows

Amid the ladies talk of clothes

Acceptance has granted knowledges' bloom

Even in the darkest gloom"

Despite the cries of faithless souls

Has not kept her from her goals

Once again to see beyond

What hate and prejudice has spawned"

Jewel upon the crown of lore

Fearful of a state of war

Grants an equal measure of

Support for those she stands above"

For in the mirror her reflections gaze

Judges all at the end of days

History remarks in remembered lore"

Myasara,

Keeper of Elanthia's accord

~Talinvor

The Ballad of Ta'Illistim

Set for a challenge to sing about the language of flowers (set by the handmaidens) and a positive city viewpoint (by Myasara). Talinvor discovered all the handmaiden's preferred flowers, but instead focused on a song for Sayilla, whose flower burdock/thistle he picked for her. Her uncle was displeased with Talinvor's attention to her, and drawing out her desire to see the world. This song was performed in the Elven Court for Sayilla's departure to Ta'Loenthra, as her very first venture outside the city walls where she had always been cloistered. He admitted that he would not forget her, even if he couldn't see her again.

I walked along the moonlit streets

The stones a’glowing pale

Icons of the artistry

Delicate and frail

The shining spires, city scaped

Had caught my storm-wrought eyes

Wanderer to gaze upon

Learn’ed elven prize

The stories of such far-off lands

Were rarely ever spun

Iconic Ta’Illistim

Sapphire of the sun

And center to it all I found

Amid the em’rald green

Maidens and the ladies of

Quality esteem

Their silks they ruffled as they came

And gathered all around

Engaged in a careless chat

To my ears confound

They spoke of such favors given

By courtly gentle-men

Messages in the flowers

And if genuine

I listened with an idle ear

To giggles and the sighs

I barely understood it

Then I rolled my eyes

In my mind I wished to confirm

If words were better sought

In prose or soft serenades

Or feats were for naught (5)

And so my ego boasted of

My skills to match the two

Language of the flowers

To maidens and to you

Days to weeks they lingered

Maiden’s flowers I forgot

But yours I did recall

Chosen with little thought

The purple flower blossoms

Upon the thorn-ed spheres

I thought it was your nature

Raillery of peers

It was not the burdocks sharpness

For that is not the pain

Instead you adhered herself

A captured refrain

The softest touch and concerned gaze

You have for those you know

Captured your sweet memory

While you’re off to grow

~Talinvor

Appearance

You see High Lord Talinvor the Loremaster.

He appears to be a Dhe'nar Dark Elf.

He is strikingly tall and has a hard-muscled physique. He appears to be youthful. He has piercing stormy grey eyes and ebon skin. He has very long, straight jet black hair pulled into two chain-bound braids over each shoulder, the rest left loose beneath a blackened silver headband. He has an angular face, a straight nose and strong, chiseled features. He has a faded x-shaped scar on his right temple.

He has a tattooed ring of jagged thorns on his arm.

He is in good shape.

He is wearing a silver-set black star sapphire, an ebon leather silver-buckled longcoat, a mithril alloy mesh weapons harness, a black silk silver-threaded sash, a polished black suede instrument case lined with silk slung over his shoulder, a fine cobalt silk shirt with silver buttons, a dark elven wyvern-scaled haubergeon, a void black deathstone emblem, a dark scaled leather bracer, an obsidian-set silver signet band, a rounded brushed pewter flask, a black spidersilk pouch clasped with a small skeletal dragon carved from ivory, some black pants front-laced with black leather, and a pair of black bone-clasped boots.

Additional Art

Commissions by Farwin at https://farwinart.carrd.co/