Full Name
Hilda Vaulke
Age
Twenty-six
Gender
Female
Home
One of the human-controlled Northern territories, distant enough to consider themselves relatively isolated from the war between the Alliance and Horde.
Alignment
Neutral
Race
Human
Height
5'9"
Weight
142 lbs
General Description
Hilda has many of the features common among humans from the Northlands; blonde hair, fair skin, and a robust constitution despite her lean build. She carries herself with the dignity of her noble heritage, taking care not to let her appearance become dishevelled and unkempt from the long marches on the open road.
Personality
Hilda holds true to the ideals of the heroes she strives to emulate; a strong will and a noble heart, ready to step in and lend aid to those who require it. However, idealistic she may be, she is far from naive. A couple of years on the road and being taught beforehand are more than enough education on the ample dangers of the wide world. Much like her kinsmen, she considers herself a neutral party in the conflict between the Alliance and Horde, though she would be inclined to lend aid to a fellow human as a matter of principle. Besides aspiring to become such a renowned fighter, Hilda has also garnered quite the fondness for travel and study, eagerly recording her experiences in a leather bound journal.
Dreams/Goals
To see the world and chronicle her adventures, helping those she can along the way.
COMBAT
Class
Spellblade
Physicality
Hilda's a defensive fighter, relying on a nimble step and a good shield to dodge or block attacks before returning the favour when the opportunity presents itself. While her defences are pretty decent, a solid hit that bypasses them would throw her off balance, likely leaving her open to a successive attack.
Magic
Hilda's elemental affinity lies with the storms, in particular a mix of lightning and air magic. A sword wreathed in arcing electricity can do much to a heavily armoured opponent, and a small yet swift gust of wind can trip up one who relies more on their reflexes. Unlike the traditional mage, a Spellblade such as herself has very little in the way of ranged firepower besides the occasional lightning bolt.
Weapon Skills
The classic sword and round shield are Hilda's armaments of choice. She is also somewhat capable of using a dagger in combat, and perhaps able to hold her own in a bar room brawl if needed.
Protection Type
Hilda's armour, while including metal plates in those vital areas round the shoulders, torso and limbs, is more designed around manoeuvrability than taking direct hits. That's what the shield is for.
HISTORY
The Story so Far
Being the youngest child of three in the Vaulke family - a minor noble house situated in the North - Hilda was free from the pressures of being expected to inherit her family's title and lands. Thus, she was relatively free to choose which path in life she wanted. Growing up on tales of great adventurers told by a couple of the servants who took a shine to her, she was quick to express her desire to learn the way of the sword and study magical theory. Hilda's parents saw little reason to discourage their daughter who held so much passion, even if her motivation had sprung from a childish fantasy. They sent for an experienced Spellblade to tutor their daughter when she was old enough, to see if she had the will to see this dream of hers through.
Over the years, the rigorous training honed the bright-eyed little girl into an intelligent, disciplined young woman. Eager to put her skills to good use, Hilda spent her time aiding the local militia in keeping the peace and fighting off the occasional raiding party, which endeared her to the common folk. And yet she yearned for more. To see the world she had heard so many stories about with her own eyes. And so for the past two years, she has done just that, seeing the sights and aiding those in need along the way.
Relationships
Bellemere - Hilda originally crossed paths with this curious woman during her travels, and the two of them ended up getting along quite well together. Funnily enough, Bellemere has proven to be a delightful source of conversation, when she's in the mood for it.