Title: Captain of the Rootwardens 	•	Age: Late 40s 	•	Build: Tall, broad, immovable presence 	•	Face: Pale, gaunt, with a deep scar running from brow to jaw 	•	Eyes: Cold grey—almost lifeless  Kaelen Vire is not loud, not proud, not noble in the traditional sense— he is enduring. Like the roots beneath Alterwood, he does not bend… and he does not forget.  ⸻  🛡️ Armor – “The Crowned Root”  Kaelen’s armor is a step beyond all other Rootwardens. 	•	Chestplate: A deeply carved dead tree whose roots form a visible crown—not hidden like the others 	•	Metal Tone: Darker than black, almost swallowing light 	•	Engravings: Silver roots that appear thicker, almost wrapped around the armor  Helm: 	•	Larger, jagged antlers—one broken halfway, never repaired 	•	Faceplate shaped like a featureless death mask 	•	No visible eye slit—yet he sees perfectly  Cloak: 	•	Torn at the bottom, permanently stained dark crimson 	•	Said to have never been replaced since his first command  ⸻  ⚔️ Weapon – “Gravebind”  A massive two-handed longsword, slightly longer than standard blades. 	•	Steel is dark with faint red veins running through it 	•	Crossguard shaped like twisting roots 	•	Pommel resembles a small, inverted crown  Ability (legend/rumor): Wounds struck by Gravebind do not bleed immediately… they darken and spread slowly, as if something beneath the skin is taking hold.
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Title: Captain of the Rootwardens • Age: Late 40s • Build: Tall, broad, immovable presence • Face: Pale, gaunt, with a deep scar running from brow to jaw • Eyes: Cold grey—almost lifeless Kaelen Vire is not loud, not proud, not noble in the traditional sense— he is enduring. Like the roots beneath Alterwood, he does not bend… and he does not forget. ⸻ 🛡️ Armor – “The Crowned Root” Kaelen’s armor is a step beyond all other Rootwardens. • Chestplate: A deeply carved dead tree whose roots form a visible crown—not hidden like the others • Metal Tone: Darker than black, almost swallowing light • Engravings: Silver roots that appear thicker, almost wrapped around the armor Helm: • Larger, jagged antlers—one broken halfway, never repaired • Faceplate shaped like a featureless death mask • No visible eye slit—yet he sees perfectly Cloak: • Torn at the bottom, permanently stained dark crimson • Said to have never been replaced since his first command ⸻ ⚔️ Weapon – “Gravebind” A massive two-handed longsword, slightly longer than standard blades. • Steel is dark with faint red veins running through it • Crossguard shaped like twisting roots • Pommel resembles a small, inverted crown Ability (legend/rumor): Wounds struck by Gravebind do not bleed immediately… they darken and spread slowly, as if something beneath the skin is taking hold.

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