Reese Blackthorne

Born over 4000 years ago, Reese Blackthorne has traversed the tapestry of time, witnessing the ebb and flow of history's tides. His ancient eyes have beheld the rise and fall of nations, the turning points of revolutions, and the scars left by wars that linger in the recesses of his memory. Throughout his enduring journey, Reese has endured the pain of losing countless friends and kin, yet he persists, driven by an unyielding spirit.

A maestro of shamanism and druidism, Reese has dedicated his long years to honing his mystical arts. In the autumn of his life, he imparts his wisdom, guiding others along the path he himself has traversed. The shifting currents of the world have not escaped his notice, as he has borne witness to the ever-changing landscapes that encompass the realm. Destiny once whispered that a pair of thorne twins would bring about the downfall of a great malevolence, and many believed Reese and his sister to be the fated duo. However, fate had a different plan, entwining Reese with his doppelganger, each representing one side of a dual existence—one of radiant light, the other of enigmatic shadow.

When faced with the opportunity to end Eseer's life, Reese chose a different path, one of mercy and redemption. He spared his doppelganger and, in an act of immense power, severed the puppet strings that once enslaved Eseer to another's will. A few years later a treacherous assassin, sent by his own sister, sought to snuff out his life. Though she failed in taking his last breath, her strike left him forever marked. Mechanical forearms, hands, feet, and shins, bristling with an arsenal of weaponry and devices, serve as constant reminders of a life nearly cut short and the betrayal he suffered from someone he once held dear. It was in fact his doppelganger Eseer that came to his rescue that night, spiriting Reese away to his friends who healed him. This act made the two of them even, Eseer had said.

In the course of his timeless existence, Reese has bid farewell to many wives and lovers, while nurturing and guiding numerous offspring who bear his bloodline. He has been prince, bartender, fencer, druidic healer, king, dreamlord, and enigmatic guru. He spearheaded a revolution in the lands surrounding his abode, casting off the shackles of slavery and dismantling the vile machinery of slave auctions. He bestowed fertile lands upon those who sought refuge within his realm, forging unbreakable bonds of friendship and camaraderie. In this new era, Reese walks a path of peace, endeavoring to restore faith in the thorne race and extending the reach of the burgeoning Velusian kingdom. Wherever strife and discord take root, he journeys forth, striving to sow the seeds of harmony.

Reese Blackthorne, a living testament to the resilience of the spirit, stands as a beacon of hope and a steadfast guardian of tranquility in a world plagued by conflict.