Alvena “V", Sea Elf Ranger; and Ryland, Human Rogue – DnD Characters

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Characters: Alvena “V", Sea Elf Ranger; and Ryland, Human Rogue
Alvena Galanodel ran away from her adopted family and traveled the world on her own. Eventually, she stowed away on the Crimson Rogue, a pirate ship. Aboard, she was discovered by the first mate, Ryland Douc. Rather than tossing her overboard, he brought her on to the crew. He taught V, as he called her, how to use a sword and a bow, as well as how to run a ship. They grew close and one day, when Ryland and the rest of crew saw V dancing in the rain during a storm, he knew he could never let her go. The captain married them on the spot, and the quartermaster gave them soulmate tattoos so they would be permanently connected through the rest of their years.
After only a couple years together, Ryland disappeared at sea while V was on another job. Sahuagin had been attacking ships in the area, and they remain V’s favored foe to this day. For several years, V avoided personal relationships, until she found herself called to an adventure and traveling with a new crew. V goes by the name her husband gave her but remains a shadow of her former self. She doesn’t speak of their love but finds comfort in memories like sitting on the ship listening to Ryland’s stories or thinking about their old jobs and adventures. While logically V knows it is likely Ryland is gone, she still holds to hope that one day she will see him again.
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