Lothane Bluetusk, also known as "The Orc Bastard of Silmuna", was a famous half-orc hero during The Greentide, known for being one of the companions of Corin as well as one of the founding members and first Grandmaster of the Corintar. His impact within the era would be well-felt with his aid in the foundation of the Corintar 'sect' of the Regent Court, as well as his general presence as a figure of note in Escann during such a time of upheaval and reform.
Lothane's famous 'title' has its namesake in a piece of blue cloth, tied around his left tusk, that had belonged to his mother; the Silmuna Eilís the Blue. Whether it was in remembrance of her, or as a reminder to himself of his own 'humanity' is unknown.
There are records, however scarce, of a relationship between Corin and Lothane. However this relationship would sadly be cut short by Corin's death at The Battle of Castonath.
Appearance[]
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- Hazel eyes with gold flecks
Birth[]
Lothane was sired early in 1425, born to an orcish warrior of the Bladebreaker clan and an imprisoned Eilís the Blue, daughter of Adénn Skylance. His birth would mark him as one of the last of the main branch of House of Silmuna within his lifetime.
After his birth, his mother cared from him as best as she could for year and a half, however her continued mistreatment saw her die in her captivity, leaving him truly alone. All that would remain of her to Lothane were crumbling memories of a beautiful and kind woman, and what was left of her blue scarf.
Orcish Warrior[]
As a half-orc of the Bladebreaker's, Lothane had to prove himself early and with vigor if he wanted to survive. Throughout his early life he was hardened; being beaten and mocked. This would not last long however, as when Lothane grew strong and tall enough to defend himself the matter simply resolved itself.
By the time of his young-adulthood he'd earned enough recognition to become a Captain of a minor Warband led by the brutal orc, Karagh Bloodfist. Although, he was relegated to leading the 'dregs' of the Warband; those half-orcs within its numbers.
Lothane would find a kinship with these other half-orcs, and they would begin to agitate to settle down away from the continued wars and bloodshed; such notions becoming louder and louder--ever more a thorn in the side of the Warband Karagh led.
The issue would come to a boiling point when Karagh spoke of his grand dreams of a widespread territory for himself, and indicated little for his fellows despite their continued suffering. Lothane would challenge Karagh to single combat to take firm control of the Warband, and thus his own destiny.
While Lothane would deprive Karagh of an eye, and two fingers, the older and stronger Karagh would be victorious, killing most of Lothane's half-orc brothers-in-arms to prove a point to the rest of his Warband, and to see Lothane suffer.
Lothane would not be killed so simply though, no, he would be imprisoned for torture; with plans to execute him later once he had been broken enough for a show to be had of it.
Meeting Corin[]
Lothane was rescued by Corin and her party shortly before Lothane was to be executed a few days before the Liberation of the South Citadel. Owing Corin his life, he pledged his allegiance to her and soon became a trusted ally and friend for the young heroine.
Lothane, despite his orcish blood, had gained the trust by some due to his Eilís' Scarf proven descent within the Silmuna bloodline and rose quickly within the ranks of the Marcher Lords - if not by his blood but by his martial skill and knowledge of orcish strategies and tactics.
Grandmaster of the Corintar[]
After Corin's death during The Battle of Castonath, Lothane and the remaining members of Corin's Circle formed a new organization to continue her work of ensuring peace and vanquishing evil: the Corintar.
Conflict with the New Orc Kingdoms[]
Lothane's work as head of the peacekeeping organization caused him to enter into conflict with the orcish brethren of the New Orc Kingdoms, especially a former member of Corin's Circle: Arosha Eightborn.
Legacy[]
Lothane was survived by his two sons, Ellís Silmuna and Rogier the Young Owl, who was named after his long-lost uncle and fellow adventurer Rogier the Exiled. Rogier's followers would later proclaim the Kingdom of Rogieria and offer the crown to Lothane, but both he and his eldest son Ellís Silmuna would reject the title - leaving it to his second son Rogier to become Rogier I, or Rogier the Young Owl.
Rogier the Young Owl's direct descendants would eventually die out and the Rogieran crown would pass to Ellís' grandson, Devan.