Cedric Valenwood

Overview: Cedric Valenwood was a key leader of the Valenwood family, guiding his people during the height of Altharion’s Golden Age. His connection to the natural world of Valora made him a revered survivalist, known for keeping balance between nature and civilization.

Titles: Keeper of the Wilds

Vital Information:

Race: Human
Affiliation: Valenwood Family
Family: Valenwood lineage (Aldred, Isolde, Theron)
Status: Deceased
Era of Activity: Golden Age, Age of Divergence
Date of Birth: 02/17/738
Place of Birth: Valenwood Grove, Eryndor Wilds
Date of Death: 11/23/803
Place of Death: Valenwood Grove, Valora

Lineage:

Father: Aldred Valenwood
Mother: Thyra Thornwood
Notable Relatives: Theron Valenwood (son), Sylvia Faelanwood (daughter-in-law)

Appearance: A rugged man with silver hair, Cedric was known for his deep green eyes, representing his affinity with the natural world. He wore hunting leathers and carried a bow that had been passed down through generations of Valenwoods.

Personality: Wise and deliberate, Cedric valued balance and caution. He was a calm, guiding presence in his family, and believed in action only when necessary. However, his love for the wild sometimes made him aloof from larger political matters.

History: Cedric is remembered for his role in maintaining the natural balance of the Eryndor Wilds during Altharion’s reign. He founded the Valenwood Grove, a sanctuary for his people that remained untouched during the initial stages of corruption. During the Age of Divergence, Cedric fought against those who sought to exploit the Wilds, defending his people and lands from the growing threat of Zaroth’s corruption.

Abilities:

Master Tracker: Cedric was unparalleled in his ability to track and hunt, a skill he passed on to his descendants.
Wild Bond: His deep connection to nature allowed him to communicate with animals and sense shifts in the natural world.
Archery: A renowned archer, Cedric could hit targets from great distances, using his skills to defend his lands.

Key Relationships:

Theron Valenwood: Cedric’s son, who carried on the Valenwood family’s survivalist traditions.
Altharion: Cedric maintained an unspoken bond with Altharion, seeking his guidance for how to preserve balance in Valora.
Zaroth: While Cedric did not directly encounter Zaroth, he fought against the encroaching corruption that Zaroth’s influence spread through Valora.

Trivia:

Cedric’s bow, known as The Wild’s Whisper, is still revered as a symbol of the Valenwood family’s connection to nature.
He was instrumental in the creation of the Faelanwood-Valenwood alliance, uniting the families through his son’s marriage to Sylvia Faelanwood.

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