Garzlan

"Love
Come on, that’s what we need
More love
That’s what we need to succeed"
-Rebelution, More Love

Backstory

Garzlan is the oldest son of the Magic Keeper, Merala, and her husband, Naruk. He grew up on the island of Sabala where he led a fairly normal and carefree life. He is very close to his family, and spent much of his time playing with his brothers and helping his parents. 

During his early teen years, Garzlan discovered that he had an ability that basically allowed him not only to lucid dream, but to be able to interact with almost anyone who also had this ability. It was in his dreams that he met Milo, who was often shunned by other Dreamers. Garzlan quickly stepped in to defend him and the two became friends. It was also through this ability that Garzlan became closer with Ravina, a girl his age who was also from his village. 

When Garzlan was 14, his mother was tracked down by the notorious King Valder, who wanted Merala to join his side. His mother refused, and Valder murdered her both in front of Garzlan and his father. Only a year later, his father became very ill. Garzlan and his brothers did everything they could to help, but in the end there was nothing they could do. Garzlan's father passed away, leaving Garzlan to be in charge of his four younger brothers. Garzlan took over his father's job as a carpenter so that he could make ends meet for his brothers. 

Personality

Garzlan is from a country which places a lot of its values on peace and equality and much of this shows in his personality. He is known to be loyal to his friends and is always willing to give a helping hand to anyone who may happen to need it. Garzlan is difficult to anger, and quick to forgive. He always strives to be friendly and kind to everyone he meets.

Garzlan is also very passive, and because of his docile nature and his willingness to help others he often finds himself in situations that he doesn't really want to be in. He is also easy to manipulate, which others have often taken advantage of. Garzlan also likes to avoid confrontation, and while this sometimes works in his favour he sometimes gets criticized for not having much of a backbone and not standing up for himself. 

Relationships with other characters

Milo: Garzlan met Milo through their shared ability to interract through their dreams. Milo was one of the first to offer his support following the death of Garzlan's mother, which happened only shortly after they met. However, Milo often would take advantage of Garzlan's docile personality. He'd often get Garzlan to help him with things that he didn't really want to be a part of, often by guilting him into it. Later, Garzlan discovered that Milo was the son of Valder, the man who killed his mother. Garzlan, who is normally quick to forgive had a really hard time handling the news. While he eventually did forgive Milo, it took a long time and he never really trusted Milo the way that he used to. 

Random Facts

• His bow and arrow are really more for show. He rarely needs to use it because he doesn't like to be involved in any kind of conflict, and his archery skills are so-so at best. 
  • In a tight situation though, he usually tries to aim for his opponents legs so that he won't kill them. 
• His birthday is July 1st since this was the date that I rebooted his character.