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Protégé Librarian
Marlem Howser
- Age: 20 Years Old
- Rank: Protégé
Born in the wilds and orphaned young, Marlem was raised by dwarves in the Ringing Gorge until a catastrophic flood tore his world apart at fifteen. Rescued by Reginald and assigned to Francis as his protégé, Marlem now walks the line between the feral instincts of his wolf and the discipline of the Champions’ Guild.
At A Glance
Years of Service:
5 Years
Specializations
Assistant Librarian, Athletic, Tracking, Hunting
Notable Achievements
None Yet
Current Status
Living, Single
Skills & Specializations:
Combat Abilities
Melee - Sufficient, Great Potential
Ranged - Not Applicable
Magical Talents
None
Diplomatic Skills
Dwaarvenverbund
Allies & Connections
Key Relationships
Francis Donahue, Suthos
Guild Partnerships
Dwarves of the Ringing Gorge, Reginald Skymantle
Notable Missions
At twenty, Marlem is still a protégé, and some see that as a limitation. It isn’t. Youth doesn’t mean weakness—it means hunger, adaptability, and the drive to prove oneself. Marlem has already survived what would have killed seasoned warriors, and under Francis’s mentorship, he’s becoming the kind of Champion the Guild will rely on for decades to come.
Personal Collection
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Everything a Champion needs to begin.
$
475
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McAllister Blue Wool Cloak
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Handcrafted Leather Backpack
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Canvas Dopp Kit with Essentials
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Stainless Steel Tiffin
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Handcrafted Leather Gloves
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Antique Gold Dragon Dagger
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Journal Kit with Pen & Ink
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Travel Spell Kit
Complete Set
Surviving the Ringing Gorge
At fifteen, Marlem survived the catastrophic flooding of the Ringing Gorge—a disaster that claimed countless lives and destroyed an entire dwarven settlement. Trapped in rising waters and collapsing stone, he fought his way to the surface through sheer will and the primal instincts of his wolf. When Reginald Skymantle pulled him from the wreckage, Marlem was one of the few survivors—a testament to his resilience, adaptability, and refusal to surrender even when the world itself was drowning.
The Winter War
Though still a protégé during the Winter War, Marlem proved invaluable to Francis’s research efforts. He retrieved rare texts from dangerous locations, assisted in experimental weapon trials, and provided physical protection when Francis’s exhaustive work left him vulnerable. Marlem’s sharp instincts and tireless support allowed Francis to focus entirely on the intellectual battle, ensuring that critical intelligence reached Lord McAllister when it mattered most.
The Hunt for Old Tooth
Marlem accompanied Francis, Champion Dawning, and Protégé Ilverum to Ebonpyre, where his tracking skills and combat instincts helped corner Old Tooth’s pack. When the situation spiraled into chaos and fire, Marlem maintained his discipline, protecting Francis and assisting in the evacuation of villagers. The investigation that followed commended his composure under pressure and his adherence to Guild protocols even as the mission collapsed around him. For a young protégé facing werewolves and wildfire, Marlem’s performance was exemplary.
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