ROBERT ROTH

Kestis (Kes): Hunter’s Vengeance

Kestis, the half-elf ranger, once knew the quiet rhythms of a simple farm life. Raised by his human mother in a secluded corner of the world, he found solace in the untamed wilderness that surrounded their humble abode. But fate, as cruel as it is capricious, shattered this peaceful existence. A savage orcish raid tore his world asunder, leaving only ashes and the cold embrace of vengeance in its wake.

Driven by an unyielding desire to bring his mother’s killers to justice, Kes embarked on a relentless hunt. The verdant forests that once provided him comfort now served as his hunting grounds. With each passing season, he honed his already formidable skills, adapting to the harsh realities of a life consumed by vengeance. From sprawling urban landscapes to desolate mountain peaks, Kes tracked his prey, his elven bow singing a mournful dirge with every arrow loosed.

Clad in the worn leather armor bequeathed to him by his absent father, Kes carries the weight of his loss with every step. The whispers of the wind carry the echoes of his mother’s laughter, mingling with the grim determination that fuels his every move. Six of the orcish raiders have already fallen to his relentless pursuit, their blood staining the earth as a testament to his unwavering resolve.

But the hunt is far from over. Three more remain, their names and faces etched into his heart with the bitter sting of vengeance. He will find them, no matter the cost. His armor, once a symbol of a peaceful past, now bears the scars of countless battles. His elven bow, a gift from a father he never knew, has become an instrument of retribution.

Kes walks a solitary path, driven by a promise whispered to the wind. The wilderness, once his sanctuary, is now his battlefield. And until every last orcish raider pays for their crimes, he’ll continue his relentless pursuit, a specter of vengeance haunting the shadows.