Once upon a stormy night, there was a cry heard only by the wind. A babe of just 3 days, was left to the devices of nature. With no one to care for him, he had to care for himself. He was taken pity by a mother wolf who nursed him to the age of 2 where he would have to learn to sustain himself. He began to forge the forest daily, finding nourishment in the fruits and nuts that grew in the area. After another 2 years of this life, a traveling wood elf found him. This kind wood elf was named Tauriel. She was kind enough to take this poor dark elf in. One day, the young Xandria asked her where she came from. She explained that she used to be the captain of the guard of Thranduil's Woodland Realm. Confused he asked her what the captain of the guard did. She explained basic combat and war. Intrigued, he begged her to teach him how to fight. He was a quick study, he soon began a fine swordsmen. On his 18th birthday, he went out to gather food for a small celebration with her. While in the forest, he heard a scream coming from their cabin. He rushed back only to find her impaled by a giant spider of Mirkwood. Now in a blind rage, he draws he sword and rushes at the beast. Filled with rage he easily dismembers it and then rushes to Tauriel. She was already dead, he lost the only person he loved. Without anything holding him to this cursed forest, he decided he would become the most powerful warrior he could. He became endlessly hungry for power, the power to destroy Mirkwood, for that was the forest that had caused him pain.
You’ve just stepped off of the boat in the port of a massive and fortified city. Before you lies a sprawling bazaar, with numerous shops, stalls, and seated traders selling wares to folk of all walks of life. Just as you’re about to continue walking onwards, into the market, you’re approached by a well-dressed gentleman who looks upon you with a big smile. “Welcome!” He began. “What brings you to this lovely city? Adventure? Wealth? Or some grand aspirations to elevate your place in society?”
How do you respond?
Xandria looked up at him with eyes filled with rage but laced with agony. “I am here to make myself stronger. That is all I want, that is all I’ll ever want.” He had come to this city in hopes of finding something to make him more powerful, weather it was better equipment, more experience combat, or something... magical.

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