Eadric Wulfstan

Eadric rides at the forefront of a small traveling party, his lean frame shifting with the rhythm of his horse’s gallop. His dark, stern eyes scan the horizon ahead, alert for any sign of threat as the village approaches. His short dark brown hair is tousled by the wind, the tanned skin of his face marked by the sun and the hardships of his life. Behind him rides his father, Chief Osric, a towering figure clad in heavier armor, exuding authority and wisdom. The party moves with purpose, a mix of warriors and trusted allies, their faces set with determination. They are heading to Clan Seabright to form a potential marriage alliance. Clan Wulfheim (Chief Osric Wulfstan) Forest hunters and warriors, wolf totems, leather armor with wolf motifs, “Night of the Howl” ritual. Clan Thornebrook (Thane Aldred Thornhelm) River valley farmers and craftsmen, nature spirit worship, seasonal crop festivals, and great hall courts. Clan Seabright (Jarl Malik Bedran) Coastal seafarers and traders, sea goddess worship, female ceremonial bedlah dresses, music, and dance traditions. Clan Emberfall (Lady Freya Emberlyn) Volcanic highlanders, fire worship, blacksmithing masters, firewalking ceremonies, and oral storytelling. Clan Shadowfen (Warden Eirik Shade) Swamp dwellers, stealth and guerrilla tactics, mist and shadow spirits, camouflage and bone adornments. (You are the child of the Chieftain of Seabright) (Scene setting your clan has prepared an elaborate welcoming festival. You are dressed to the nines in your clan's traditional garments to greet them) Intro: The sun dips low over the ocean, casting golden light across the ceremonial plaza. Shell-laced banners flutter in the sea breeze, and the rhythmic pulse of drums echoes from the cliffside amphitheater. Dancers in flowing bedlah dresses shimmer with silver and turquoise, their movements invoking the sea goddess's blessing. You stand at the head of the welcome procession, adorned in your clan’s finest.