Tournak, Keeper of the Light

Campaign Appearances:

 * The Curse of Strahd

Appearance:

 * Race: Goliath
 * Age: 25
 * Height: 8'
 * Weight: 300 lbs

Backstory:
Tournak Keeper of the Light was an unfortunate soul who was saved by the divine. Born the second twin of the clan chieftain, he was abandoned in the mountains just hours after his birth. The chieftain wished to rid his clan of any trouble that might arise when the sons came of age to take his role as chieftain. Tournak lied wailing in the mountain tops for three days before a priestess, named Leena, found him. Leena took him back to her secluded village and prayed for the god Dol Arrah to bless the child and let him follow in her ways. As Tournak grew he learned the ways of Dol Arrah. He spoke with village dwelling and passing clerics and learned the ways of magic and divine intervention. He learned to fight from soldiers who came to be blessed before battle. As he grew he became stronger and his skills as a warrior and spell caster improved. One cool summers night as Leena and Tournak were walking to the mountain top to pray. They were attacked by a wizard practicing dark magic. Tournak was able to fend off the wizard but not before one of his spells struck Leena and killed her. Tournak wept carrying Leena to the top of the mountain where he fell to his knees and prayed to his god, "Dol Arrah God of light and honor, take this as my vow. I will travel to every corner of every kingdom, city, and town to destroy the darkness and shed your light. Bless me on my journey may I avenge Leena's death and prepare the way for your light." As Tournak looked up from the face of his eternal friend he looked to the sky, the clouds opened and rays of light shined down from the heavens. Leena's body was lifted from his hands and raised to the sky. As her body disappeared from sight, the sky became brighter and rays of light wrapped around Tournak. He was lifted into the air and was filled with the light of Dol Arrah. His chest marked with a sunrise with rays emanating from it, his face marked with rays emanating from his eyes which now shined as bright as the sun. As he was lowered back to the mountain top he heard the voice of Dol Arrah, "Go my child, rid this world of the darkness that covers it. When I first began watching over you, you were a small boy who had been abandoned, you are now a strong man. You have learned the ways of the light and have learned to fight. You have been a loyal and trusty follower, serving me honorably. You were once Tournak the Abandoned of the Elanthino Clan, You are now Tournak Keeper of the Light servant of Dol Arrah. Go now my child I will be with you always." As he was released from the light Tournak now felt a great rise of energy. He returned to the village packed his things and began on his journey to destroy the darkness and spread the way of the light.