Wulfhardt

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Wulfhardt, The Exiled Swordsman


[ LVL. 86 ] VAGABOND
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Wulfhardt
42
Male (He/Him)
Tarnished
Vagabond
No Affiliation

About

Tarnished of no renown, who returned to the Lands Between with no intention to keep fighting on. However he found new motivation after meeting Melina, by accepting her offer to take her to the Erdtree.

As the journey continues he seeks to become the Elden Lord while lending aid to those around, in order to make up for a lifetime of mistakes.


"Demigod or not, you'll die all the same."

Combat

Strength/Faith build, focused around large melee weapons.

Usually seen two-handing either of his weapons, but sometimes wields one with a clawmark seal in order to cast incantations

Capable of using incantantions: Flame Cleanse Me, various Ancient Dragon incantations (Lightning Strike, Lightning Spears, ..)

Golden Vow

Ash of War: Raise armament aloft and pledge to honor the Erdtree in battle, granting self and nearby allies increased attack power and defense.

Golden Halberd +8

Weighty halberd forged of gold.
A masterfully crafted weapon that lives up to its heft, but is difficult for one mere human strength to wield.

Greatsword +17

A coarse iron lump of an ultra greatsword.
Though handling it likely requires the wielder to have surpassed the realm of the merely human, it is precisely for this reason the weapon is used to slaughter even inhuman foes.

Vigor 40
Mind 10
Endurance 26
Strength 41
Dexterity 25
Intelligence 9
Faith 32
Arcane 12

Personality

Despite the events Wulf had and will go through in the near future, he isn't one to show its effects on him. He is no longer afraid of death to the point of being reckless with no sense of danger. Usually calm and composed in conversations, even to the point of coming off as light-hearted, his attitude can switch entirely in heat of battle.


RECKLESS | COMPASSIONATE | REMORSEFUL


He may be willing to help, but he is far from naive. Due to his past he has plenty of experience when it comes to shady individuals, people who act only for their own sake. To some it might not be clear, but double-crossing him comes at high price. However he often finds himself getting along with the people he meets, mainly since even those with bad intentions don't think he expects it. In the end, if you mean well then you have nothing to worry about.. Well maybe other than his teasing.

In combat his composure tends to not be nearly as prominent, aside from the patience to know when to swing. Even then, he prefers to take risks rather than wait and worry about the consequences later. During battles he likes to let loose, which can result in revealing a side of him that he doesn't like to show. Unable to control his emotions, his kills can end up quite brutal in nature despite him trying to avoid it. Certain imagery that reminds him of his past can possibly set him off though no matter how much he cannot control himself anymore, he knows how to stop himself and never causes harm to those he doesn't mean to.

Story

Once the Tarnished were chased out of the Lands Between, he found himself roaming aimlessly until stumbling across a combat tournament. Wulf waited, then challenged the last person standing to a duel and emerged victorious. Though before he went on his way, the general Adalynn approached him with the reward - a chance to become one of the kingdom's knights.

A KNIGHT'S DESCENT

In the beginning, he had no intention to become one of the knights, only coming along to have a place to stay. As time passed, the kingdom felt like a new home to him.. A place he'd want to protect. When he finally accepted the offer, he learned of the king's beliefs - they will only prosper as long as they serve the gods. Despite the knight's former experience, he believed. Believed that things will be different this time... After all, this time he found himself in love. Ada's trust in the king, surely it couldn't be misplaced, not after so many years... However a part of that faith hadn't been revealed to him. The people that had no more faith, to the land they'd be seen as traitors. In the king's eyes, they were choosing to throw the land and their fellow neighbors in danger. Without faith, there is no peace.. And without peace, there is no compassion.

The longer he served, the more he noticed the people's smiles fading once they saw him. To them, a knight was no different from a butcher, a criminal protected by the laws. Often others would betray their friends, family, anyone to save their skin. Slowly his actions would start breaking him apart, unable to look away from them further. When he fought in wars, he was able to turn away from the tragedy, telling himself that those in battle were aware of what they were signing up for.. But the imagery of all the dead innocent people, it was not something he could live with. The faith he finally found again, had been manipulated in order for him to do terrible things.. And so Wulf abandoned his beliefs, just like the years before.

As his final attempt to try and redeem his actions, he turned to the people he wronged and rallied them to fight back against the rule. The day the riots broke out, he charged ahead with the promise that he'd assassinate the king and end his reign. But once he stepped into the throne room, he found Adalynn, with the king nowhere to be found. A duel broke out and despite the fact neither wanted to kill the other, it eventually resulted in both his capture and in the riots failing, many dying for nothing. Wulf at first accepted his fate as consequences of his actions, yet when his execution came up, his fear of death took over. He managed to flee his demise, sentencing himself to be hunted down for the rest of his life.. At least, until he saw the light of grace once again....

RETURN TO LANDS BETWEEN

When he arrived back in the Lands he was first chased out of, he didn't feel much of anything, even when he found his finger maiden dead. No matter how much the grace beckoned him to follow, he'd refuse to let it lead him away. However not long after his return, a young woman named Melina approached him, offering him an accord. For her to become his finger maiden, all he'd have to do is bring her to the Erdtree... Maybe this way, he can protect at least someone.. Even if that won't change what he has done before.
"Fine... I'll take you there."


"Moments before death, many would say the gods have abandoned us... But I don't think they were ever with us."

6'5
Buff / Muscular

Design Notes

  • Only 1 eye, other side of face heavily scarred and always covered with hair ! (do not draw it visible)
  • Hair ties into ponytail at the back ! Also very messy ..
  • Please dont shave him id cry /j Or make him skinny . Hes a muscular, stocky sort of build
  • Casual outfit can be drawn with the hood up !! Preference for first two outfits tho ,,, Feel free to simplify !!
  • His weapons are optional and can be drawn with any outfit just please don't shrink them HELP

Likes

  • Large weapons
  • Company of others
  • Wandering/Exploration

Dislikes

  • Worship
  • Cowardice
  • Caelid

Trivia

  • Capable of using any melee weapons, but has preference for the bigger, heavier type
  • While he doesn't have interest in actually using sorceries, he does like learning about them
  • Even though he doesn't mind wearing lighter clothing, he feels much more comfortable in heavier armor
  • Doesn't wear helmets anymore, his hair makes it very annoying (refuses to actually cut it)
  • His favorite area is Leyndell ! It reminds him of the past but in a more pleasant way than most
  • His body is covered in all kinds of scars, from the usual caused by weaponry to things like scarlet rot or even signs of death blight
  • Due to his consumption of dragon hearts, he technically has the dragon eye alteration (his eye color stays the same, the only difference is pupil shape)
  • Occasionally names the creatures he comes across such as Jerry (Guillemot) or Jesus (Malformed Star)
  • Has eaten Torrent's rowa raisins before, knowing humans can't digest them and continues to not learn his lesson

Links

Morthil [ companion ]

"I will not force you to rid yourself of it you know. It's your own choice."

Wulf's closest companion, they're clearly romantically involved but neither really refer to themselves as a couple. He's completely aware of his affiliation with the Flame of Frenzy and how it may be manipulating him, so eventually he gives him the ability to make his choice - whether to keep it or not. In the end though, no matter his decision, he'd care for him all the same.. All Wulf wants is for him to not make the same mistake as he did.


Melina [ finger maiden ]

"I'm not turning back now. I have an accord to fulfill, no ?"

While their meeting was rather sudden, the two have grown quite close. He is forever thankful to Melina for appearing, since if it weren't for that, he'd have given up entirely. He appreciates her company whenever she's around and her constant aid. Capable of putting his life on the line to ensure she gets to the Erdtree, like he promised.


Adalynn [ ex lover ]

"We both know it could never work.. Not anymore. Forgive me, Ada."

The reason why Wulf found a home years ago and became a knight in the first place, Ada used to be the only person he'd confide in. Despite his care for her, he does not regret fighting back against the king that day, more so regrets making her care so much for him - he'd rather never break her heart. He has long moved on ever since that day, aware that their relationship would now only bring them both pain. He only hopes she can do the same and maybe even free herself from feeling indebted to the tyrant.



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