Aye! Like you all I have no real
knowledge of my origins. Here in this land I found myself, wondering in the vast forests
of Yew. I can only say that I come from some other distant place and that I left a large
family of some sort behind. Though I cannot recall the faces, I can feel the loss still. I
remember passing through some mist of some sort and the landscape changing to this one I
am now in. I can only guess that this was the will of Danu! I had hoped then that I would
find more of my people here but after some time in the forests of Yew I found nothing to
keep this hope alive and it dwindled to the smallest spark of a flame. During the time I
spent searching the forest I was able to develop my skills at tracking wild animals and
hiding from the larger more fierce creatures. Eventually I even learned how to tame some
of the smaller animals to do little tricks that entertained me in my solitude. My skill at
archery began to climb as I feed myself on the herds of dear and the solitary boar. I took
some time to develop my ability to train more difficult animals and was often in the
company of a wolf or two. I become proud of knowledge of the forests and how to survive.
Living in the woods also forced me to learn how to cook. This I did with a relish and soon
became well aquatinted with herbs and spices that would make my meals taste better.
Alas that soon the winter came and with it
fell monsters. I was forced numerous times to defend myself from Ogres, Ettins, Trolls,
and worse. My forays into town become more frequent and my moneys dwindled away to pay for
the numerous arrows I needed to defend myself. I came to the realization that I must move
on. I knew that I could not survive through the winter alone. With a sad heart I left and
headed to the city of Trinsic. Here I took up tailoring to provide myself with money and
soon became quite good due to my dexterous hands. With the money I made I was able to
satisfy my thirst for knowledge in many areas that previously where unavailable to me. I
learned the lore of arms and gained the ability to identify special items of power. This
in turn led me to the learning of Magic. Ah how thrilling it was to cast my first spell
"In Mani Ylem" I ate well that night! Soon I discovered that this Magicking was
very costly indeed. So I determined that I would need to make money another way. I had
heard from the soldier in town that they could often find much wealth from slaying orcs
and such and so I found someone to teach me about the use of arms and shield and headed
north.
I knew I would never join a mercenary band and
that I need a just cause in which to fight so I looked and listened in the great city of
Britain for just such a cause. It didn’t take long before I was hurrying down the
road toward Cove and the armies of the Orcs. Such a desperate cause as this I would turn
my hand to. Here is where I learned the true mettle of battle. Here is where I found
comfort for the aching of my heart and here is where I grew into the man and the warrior I
am today.
Many of my skills diminished in that time but
they where no forgotten and in fact some even improved greatly. I did begin to acquire
some small wealth and used it to further my magic skills as well as my fighting.
Eventually, I took up the bow again and am now fast approaching true mastery! Recently I
have even returned to the taming of animals and find great pleasure in it like finding a
long lost toy from childhood. And yet all with all this something was still missing.
The day I met the Great Lord STORMCROW is the
day I found my missing piece. There at the Orc Fort by Cove I saw him stride forth from
the smoke of battlespells when the fight was done. Tired and dirty we stood together
wordlessly. Then I looked upon him and his companions. Could it be? After all these long
days. I recognized something in them, perhaps more of spirit than looks. When they told me
they where of the Tuatha De Danann I nearly fell to my knees. Yes. I remember now the
words of the ancient race that I am now a part of again. I have come full circle to rejoin
my clan in these far lands and to fulfill what I believe to be Danu’s design. For I
believe that I answered the call long ago and only now was I ready to fulfill Danu’s
purpose. Again the Tuatha Da Danann will grow and be strong and nurture this land as we
have other lands in the past. This is Danu’s will and this is my creed!
Auldrek has risen quickly through the
ranks of the TDD, showing a great interest in the betterment of the clan, and initiative
in planning and organization. Auldrek possesses a keen eye towards tactics and a
willingness to take immediate action when needed. Always true to his heart he seeks a
diplomatic solution to most matters and is always willing and eager to hear about any
concern. Auldrek and Morgoth together reformed the TDD after much turmoil and wish to
usher in a new age based on the things they learned. To this end they have been nominated
and elected as the Clan Eldars and hope to do the clan proud!
Recently Auldrek has been very involved in the UO quests and has aquired many
connections that promise to keep the clan very involved in any future developements.
