Backstory 8: Shizzo

On exiting the eastern gates, a half-elf with sharp features and dark hair approached them. “Skaxis said I’d find you coming through here, and that if I showed you how to use those fine blades you’ve crafted, you’d keep me well fed. To be honest I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to pick out a “string-bean of a lad with red hair”, but your dire wolves and swords gave you away.” Grynn turned and grinned, “You seem to know everything about me besides my name.” “Apologies boy, allow us to start the introductions. I’m Shizzo, also known as an artist of the Sanguine Streak sword style. I’ve been banned from my home for cutting down my tyrant of a father.”

“And I am Grynn, I’ve learned to be an experienced fletcher, archer, and hunter from my father, and Skaxis was in tears to see his favorite pupil leave. I’m accompanied by Rip and Snort, two young bastards entrusted to me by their dying mother. I intend to become a ranger, and escort travelers round the world.”

“Tell me Grynn, have you ever killed a man?” Shizzo questioned. Grynn looked uncomfortably at the floor, “Only because they threatened to hurt my pack.” “I see, very well, let’s get started. It’s a long road to Arrowglance, and you’ve got a lot to learn.”

Grynn’s training with Shizzo was very much dependent upon his full stomach, which seemed bottomless. But Shizzo kept his word and trained Grynn in the way of the sword. By the time they arrived at Arrowglance, Grynn was proficient enough to put the other rookies to shame.