Root Torrhen

Root Torrhen is a character of the Sargeroth universe. He has proven over the course of years to be a force to be reckoned with throughout the known world. His deeds and character are recorded here.

Early Childhood
Not much is known about Root's upbringing save that his family was aligned with the Gloran clan. As Root grew into an adolescent, he was recruited into the ranks of so called "King" Glor Gloran's army. He rose in rank gradually, with little of his character to commend him. Nothing is known of Root's parents and it would seem he was raised by the Gloran Clan's more degenerate of members.

Floatist Beliefs
Root was heavily involved with the floating church as a growing number of Sargerithians were pulled to the hope offered by the followers of Brother Zwickel. Root, like many as well was shocked and angered by the brutal murder of Brother Zwickel. Though the Gloran Clan had been aligned with Kessel, Root saw himself as a more accurate representation of the Gloran house guard and worked to spread the floatist agenda to others. a significant number sided with Roots beliefs. It was at this point that Root was contacted by a "Torr" (according to his writings' signatures) who was an outside party willing to help Root and other Floatists within the Gloran clan to foment insurrection. You can find out more about this insurrection at: The Torrhen Clan Torr's teachings were harsh, bloody, and called for immediate action against the "faithless, weak, and merry". Root was more than ready to sate his growing bloodlust and he felt affirmed in his extreme floatist beliefs leading him to be even more vocal for the floatist Glorans interests. Unfortunately, all calls to action, pleas for repentance and otherwise were ignored by Glor Gloran, too weak and afraid to upset the balance he had worked so hard to set with House Kessel.

Glor Gloran's Body Guard
Many years past before the death of Brother Zwickel wherein, Root did very little of meaning. Evenutally however, as he aged, he became more trusted within the upper echelons of the Gloran Clan and was given the comedically chivalric duty of Guarding the obese king Gloran. Root found the duty miserable and degrating, forced to face the shamelessly indulgent King who he had once trusted. Still, much time passed before the newly created "Torrhens" decided to act. The conflict between the Sargeroth Guard had reached a fever pitch, and the Gloran numbers were being stretched to their limit to secure their hold of the Light District. The Torrhens decided if they wait any longer, then the Kessel-Gloran alliance may well triumph and their chance to destroy the clan would foiled. With "Torr's" agreement, it was set to take place the same evening.

Insurrection
The story goes that as the scuffle was starting on the lower levels of the Pagoda, Root was already with the King, who had him seal all the doors to the throne room. Root locked both the doors and pulled up the ladders. The king then wanted to be brought food. It is said that Root then exclaimed, "I've got something that ought to fill you!" and jammed his sword right up the anus of Glor Gloran, killing him. He then added himself to the mayhem which was ensuing throughout the light district. The clamor attracted the Sargeroth guards of course but Root was part of the last dozen troops who stayed behind while the others fled the city, holing up inside the ancient Gloran fort of Jerome. They stayed for 2 more days, keeping out of sight during the day and sniping with arrow fire at the occasional Gloran or Sargerithian by night.

Business in the South
Root was not present at the battle of the Birchwood where the Torrhens were soundly defeated. It was not well understood where Root went until years later when he was discovered among the Riverpoint community in the far south of Sargeroth

Riverpoint
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Root Torrhen came as part of a band of refugees from the Great City to the North. He, and his band were in poor condition when first they arrived at our banks. However, over time, Root proved himself to be helpful and has helped expand our guard forces and even establish a strong fortification upon our nearest plateau. Root has much battle experience which has made him an excellent teacher of the sword, axe, shield, bow, and club. Root shares power over the Riverpoint Guard with Captain Devros Pazcuk. Root is an unlikable fellow unless you and he have had a few rounds of grog. He knows how to fight though and has helped make Riverpoint safer than it ever has been. He and his folk also have spread news of the Floating God and his mouthpiece, Brother Zwickel who was horrifically murdered by the King of the Great City to the North. These floatist beliefs are seen by many to be too harsh and frightening, but others speak of a peace and wisdom which has come from the Torrhen's stories. Regardless, Riverpoint has become reliant on Root in many ways.

Coalition Involvement
Root was present for the Battle of South Bend, standing as the captain of the Riverpoint soldiers, he led a series of attacks on the main settlement portion of the Gloran stronghold. 3 consecutive attacks were made, all ending in failure. Root and his men were also beset upon by beasts from what the one called Yelric named the "Legion of the Deep". These beasts attacked without warning and killed several Riverpoint soldiers though Root was spared.

Our Riverpoint soldiers did eventually retake the settlement after it was evacuated along with the rest of the Gloran garrison.

Coalition Government Delegation
After the Battle of South Bend, Root was made 1 of 3 delegates from Riverpoint to attend the Coalition summit in the Republic. All this after being severely dressed down by the Riverpoint Elders for assuming control of a military alliance without their agreement. Root is favored in Riverpoint and therefore it was important for him to attend on behalf of the Floating believers of our community as well as the guard.