A child of the forest fated to roam the world in search of answers of his past; noble-hearted, though eccentric at best. He often prefers to speak through the trees.... He invites you to travel with him; if you're not afraid to wander.
Preston Modigvarg
AFAB transmasculine, he/him only.
523, April 27th, 2001.
5'5", 110 lbs.
Chaotic Good; adaptable, righteous, & compassionate.... beware the Knightly Huntsman, his honeyed words hide his deceit and distrust of the world.
A tender of the Yggdrasil, it's Preston's duty to observe the realms and trim the branches of the World Tree. For the fruits that grow too rotten, and for the realms that grow too wild - they are severed, cast out into the beyond to roam aimlessly.
Raised by the Norns, his main talents lie in the plays of Fate, holding a special bond with the three who raised him. While he has no say in what comes to pass, his talents, rather, lie in the past - connecting with those who have passed and times long gone.When not tending to his duties, he wanders the realms as a sellsword, ever curious about the worlds he observes and the people within them. He can sometimes be seen taking an alternate form, frequently depicted as a silvery-gray elk with a skull for a head and wide-branched antlers.As is expected of his duties, Preston oversees many worlds that bear a World Tree. All World Trees connect to the Yggdrasil, even if they don't seem like it. To these worlds that do bear a healthy Tree of Life, it is Preston's role as a tree-tender to ensure their healthy growth, as well as the state of the world they support.
Sometimes, worlds grow too awry, or the life they support betrays the Tree - it becomes Preston's duty to sever the world before it endangers the Yggdrasil. This has led to the downfall of many worlds; though not inherently the cause of their corruption, it's his severance that causes a chain of events commonly compared to Ragnarok - an end, and a new beginning.If you'd like to read more about what realms fall under Preston's jurisdiction, see here.Preston retains a few forms as a spirit of nature. There's his human form, a lesser nymph form, a leshen form, and his strongest form, the Wyrdwalker. It's more or less a spectrum between human and beast. Any forms beyond his human form are mostly purposed for defending sacred grounds, or shepherding wildlife into sanctuaries and safe havens. His human form, though adorning antlers and pointy elf-ears, is mainly to appease fellow humans and other sentient species. Being approachable and friendly is essential to keeping the peace of the forest, anyway.
One thing of note, however, the more beastial Preston's form becomes, the less control he has over his body - tapping into such powerful magic costs him his will, to a point where it's heavily debatable if his body is even physically alive or not. Thankfully, such forms have time limits; if he cannot find himself again to return to normalcy, the moon guides him back to humanity.Preston's true origin hails from the endless void of Ginnungagap; though the body of Ymir still lays there, a final resting place for the ancestor of all giants, a babe was born from the corpse of the primordial being - through defiance of Fate itself, this child was sought out by the Norns. Wearily, old soldiers tread the endless ground for this child, carried back to the Yggdrasil and raised as a Vanir - only told of her existence, not her purpose.
Of course, Ljotutamr - or Preston, as he calls himself - knows he is not Vanir, not truly. However, to him.. his birth is unknown. His ancestry, lost.Now, there is an additional role that Preston takes on as a tender of the Yggdrasil. When there are disasters, who guides the souls to their final resting place? He does, actually. This, is one of his main reasons for frequent travel - while a personal escort for the deceased, a "psychopomp" as most individuals recognize the role as, he is often dispatched to certain worlds to appease the disturbed and confused (and usually newly) deceased.
In Norse Mythology, there are six destinations a soul can go to - seven, if you count the place they died. Four of these destinations are halls - Valhalla is popular, of course, but is not the only hall. Odin's hall, Freyja's hall, Baldr's hall, and Ullr's hall all serve different purposes. The Realm of Rán is a realm under the sea, reserved for sailors who have drowned or were caught in her net. Preston's job specifically lies in taking souls to Helheim. Be it the souls close to shore, who have yet to be caught in the waves, to the draugr who have yet to find peace.. Ljotutamr is their escort to their new home.due to originating in the genshin verse, his original storyline can be found here.i'd really prefer if you followed his current verseless storyline, though i understand that having roleplayed him for almost 4 years without much change can be difficult to adjust to.
are you interested in establishing a dynamic with preston?only developed relationships will be placed here.
TBA.will eventually insert some folk here, but for now, this space is vacant.
Leyline's Gift —
The first ability of Preston's is a unique connection with the roots of the earth, by means of descendance. Not truly worthy of wielding it in its full potential yet, he opts for other means of utilizing such an intricate aspect - sacrifice.His own blood is offered by a siphon embedded in his blade, and in exchange, the earth does his bidding. A more traditional means of practice, but a potent one.
(...He's just really good at tracking. And sneaking.)
Wild Instincts —Preston's home is the forest beyond. That being said, he is a versatile adversary when in his element. Silent and stealthy, you will swiftly be reminded to not underestimate the power of mother nature.
Nature's Blessing —The gift of living is the ability to heal through any hardship- be it by time or by mending, by care and affection. Even in rest, the body heals...Preston's own desire to help others comes at a consequence. While he can heal, the more intense a wound, the more energy such an injury can cost. This leaves Preston in a drowsy state after the fact, and can sometimes even remain in a state of slumber for days.
Wyrdwalker —A beast hailing from Vanaheim, it serves as a protector of the Yggdrasil. Preston can take on the form of this massive beast to further carry out his duties... where he himself may not be enough.
Reincarnation —As a protector of the World Tree, his duty isn't finished even in death. For all the realms he protects, he will always come back. He will always inevitably return to his role, no matter the cost.No matter the consequence.
