Chanticleer Reich

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Given Name: Chanticleer
Family Name: Reich
Title: The Fist
Place of Birth: Magincia
Race: Quite Human
Age: Appears to be in his early 20s
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Dark Brown
Skin Color: White Guy
Height: 6'2"
Weight: Approximately 185 lbs
Known Relatives: Julian Randall (Uncle), Larenya (Cousin)

Physical Description: A tall and muscular warrior. His features are handsome and his is demeanor cold and arrogant. Most likely, he's judging you.

History: Chanticleer was born in Magincia but raised in Skara Brae. Both his parents were dead by the time he was twelve years old, and he was subsequently adopted by his mother's older brother, a proud nobleman. For a time, he resided in Magincia with his uncle, aunt, and older cousins Randall and Julia. After an incident Chanticleer refuses to discuss, he was sent away to Jhelom to be schooled in the art of combat. During this time, the city of Magincia was destroyed by demons. His aunt and cousins were slain in this attack and his uncle vanished, leaving the warrior-in-training to fend for himself.

Upon completion of his studies, Chanticleer wandered without purpose. He was eventually hired by Countess Isabella de Mor of Trinsic, who was organizing a force to oppose the Atalan, a race of constructs that threatened her city. The young warrior strongly disliked his employer, especially after she abandoned Trinsic's defense without warning. Chanticleer later ventured to the town of Northridge, a small town in the mountains of Malas owned by a trading company de Mor was involved with.

In Northridge, he was introduced to the Countess Aurelia Bretane of Ashencrosse, who had been granted authority over de Mor's failed Trinsic guardsmen unit. When Countess Bretane left Northridge and returned to Ashencrosse, the young warrior joined her and was subsequently knighted. For months, he proudly and loyally served the Countess and her lands as the Knight of the Fist, until one day Bretane confessed that she, as well as de Mor, were secretly vampires. Disgusted by this betrayal, Chanticleer demanded at swordpoint to be released from his vows and then departed Ashencrosse.

The former knight was reunited with his uncle, who had resurfaced as a member of Vesper's Ministry of Mercantiles under the name Julian Randall. The two reconciled, and Randall named Chanticleer his new heir. However, while investigating rumors of a demon threat on his uncle's behalf, the young warrior mysteriously vanished ...

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History Addendum: After a few months, an apparently deceased Chanticleer resurfaced as the host of Khal Ankur, the leader of the Keepers of the Seventh Death of the dungeon Khaldun. Khal Ankur was also the minion of a particularly powerful demon, and in pursuit of an unborn child destined to destroy his master. However, this scheme ended when the creature was slain by a group of adventurers from Britain. His body was then returned to Vesper and buried by his uncle, Julian Randall. It was later revealed that the former knight had not actually died, but had been the prisoner of the Keepers of the Seventh Death since vanishing inside Khaldun. Additionally, Khal Ankur had only mirrored his form, but had not possessed or slain him.

Chanticleer was subsequently bound to the service of the mage Renthar and the lich Dominic Wolfwood, who arranged for his rescue from the Keepers and saved him from their magics. Following this, he was often seen in the company of Dezera Blackwell, a former assassin, and together they were forced to perform the bidding of their new masters ...

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History Addendum II: During this time, an unlikely friendship formed between Chanticleer Reich and Dezera Blackwell, as they were forced to obey the whims of Renthar and Wolfwood. They parted ways after Julian Randall, who had been missing following a failed assassination attempt, resurfaced and bargained with Renthar for his nephew's release. When the elder Reich's rivalry with the Emerald Trading Company ended in an uneasy truce, the young warrior finally returned to Vesper and finally assumed his role as his uncle's heir.

For months, Chanticleer managed his family's gem trade with the assistance of Erollisi Razil, a friend and one of his uncle's hirelings. He was also betrothed to Sofia Elias of Nujel'm, the daughter of Randall's associates in the Camorra, a secret society of power-hungry nobles. After becoming suspicious his uncle's dealings might harm the Reich legacy, he alerted the paladin Deraj of his concerns. This led to a larger, three-way conflict between the Emerald Trading Company, Julian Randall, and the Camorra, which resulted in significant losses for all involved. Eventually, the elder Reich learned of his nephew's betrayal and disowned him, but refused to take any further action.

However, the Camorra was not nearly as forgiving. Believing that Chanticleer had played a role in his uncle's perceived treachery, they sent assassins to kill him. Barely escaping Vesper with the aid of Sofia Elias, he spent the following weeks at Empath Abbey, recuperating from injuries sustained during the attempt on his life. While recovering, the wounded warrior was visited by Dezera Blackwell, who told him that his uncle had been slain while battling the Emerald Trading Company in Britain. Before his death, Julian Randall had asked Blackwell to tell his nephew he was sorry for what had occurred.

Once fully healed, Chanticleer departed Yew alone and for parts unknown ...