Aerthalas

An old human druid with wild, unkempt white hair and a beard, wearing tattered robes adorned with leaves and bone charms. His eyes are bright and piercing, filled with a mix of wisdom and madness. He carries a gnarled staff entwined with vines and has a weathered face that tells tales of a life spent in the wild.

Old Brannik is eccentric and unpredictable, often speaking in riddles and metaphors. He has a deep love for nature, but his experiences have left him jaded and wary of outsiders. He can be both wise and maddening, oscillating between moments of clarity and confusion. Despite his wild appearance, he has a nurturing spirit and a desire to protect the remnants of nature's beauty.

Once a respected member of a druidic circle, Old Brannik retreated to the Witherbone Stones after a tragic event that shattered his faith in the harmony of nature. Now, he lives as a hermit, claiming to hear the whispers of the spirits and the 'Voice of the Border,' offering cryptic prophecies and riddles to those who seek him out. His mind may be clouded by age and solitude, but his connection to the natural world remains strong, and he possesses knowledge that could change the fate of Aerthalas.