> [!infobox|right] > #### Rowan Eldwynair > ![[5E_ROWAN.png]] > > ##### Basic Information > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - bookmark-etch-solid-full.svg]] **Title(s)**: | Captain (*Formerly*) | > |![[ICON - feather-sharp-solid-full.svg]] **Name**: | Rowan Eldwynair | > |![[ICON - handshake-angle-solid-full.svg]] **Faction(s)**: | [[Order of the Lucky Blades]] | > |![[ICON - house-chimney-window-solid-full.svg]] **Home**: | [[The Silver Flagon]],<br>[[Silvercross]] | > |![[ICON - person-limbs-wide-solid-full.svg]] **Species**: | Human | > |![[ICON - pot-food-solid-full.svg]] **Fav. Meal**: | Steak and Potatoes | > |![[ICON - beer-mug-empty-solid-full.svg]] **Fav. Drink**: | Dark Ale | > |![[ICON - face-smile-wink-sharp-solid-full.svg]] **Passion(s)**: | Fellowship,<br>Storytelling | > |![[ICON - face-scream-solid-full.svg]] **Fear(s)**: | Losing Family | > > #### Dates > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - question-solid-full.svg]] **Status**: | Alive | > |![[ICON - heart-sharp-solid-full.svg]] **Born**: | 1428 DR | > |![[ICON - coffin-solid-full.svg]] **Died**: | ???? DR | > |![[ICON - head-side-brain-solid-full.svg]] **Age**: | 65 Years | > > #### Family > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - rings-wedding-solid-full.svg]] **Spouse**: | [[Therona Eldwynair]] | > |![[ICON - hands-holding-child-solid-full.svg]] **Children**: | [[Dio Eldwynair]] | > |![[ICON - family-solid-full.svg]] **Parent(s)**: | [[Alphonse Eldwynair]],<br>[[Henrietta Eldwynair]] | > |![[ICON -children-solid-full.svg]] **Sibling(s)**: | [[Mordecai Eldwynair]] | > > #### Class Info > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - eclipse-solid-full.svg]] **Alignment**: | Lawful Good | > |![[ICON - crystal-ball-solid-full.svg]] **Deity**: | [[Tymora]] | > |![[ICON - sparkle-solid-full.svg]] **Class**: | Paladin (Retired) | > |![[ICON - sparkles-solid-full.svg]] **Subclass**: | Devotion | > |![[ICON - sparkle-solid-full.svg]] **Multi Class**: | ???? | > |![[ICON - sparkles-solid-full.svg]] **Subclass**: | ???? | > > #### Appearance > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - mustache-solid-full.svg]] **Hair**: | Brown,<br>Streaked with White | > |![[ICON - head-side-solid-full.svg]] **Skin**: | Weathered | > |![[ICON - eye-solid-full.svg]] **Eyes**: | Blue | > |![[ICON - ruler-duotone-regular-full.svg]] **Height**: | 6'0" | > |![[ICON - weight-hanging-solid-full.svg]] **Weight**: | ~220 lbs | <a href="https://dioctionary.net/THE+DIOCTIONARY/HOME/Home" class="dioctionary-ribbon-2"> HOME </a> <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">A Brief History</div> - **Rowan Eldwynair** is the foundation upon which [[The Silver Flagon]] stands, a man who once held the line against the dangers beyond [[Silvercross]] and now holds together the people within it. Born and raised in the town he still serves, Rowan joined the [[Order of the Lucky Blades]] young, drawn not by glory, but by the simple need to stand between harm and home. Where others sought recognition, he became known for something quieter and far more enduring; steadiness. The one who did not break, who rallied others when they faltered, and who could still laugh after surviving what should have killed him. By the 1450s DR, he rose to Captain of the Vanguard, leading long-range patrols and defensive expeditions, often fighting alongside [[Therona Eldwynair]] and [[Olivia Halcrest]], their bond forged through shared victories and near losses that became part of the Order’s living memory. His life changed in the early 1460s DR, when a devastating head wound nearly ended it. The scar at his temple remains, but more importantly, so does the decision that followed. Rowan chose to step away from battle before it took everything from him, laying down his sword not out of fear, but out of understanding. He opened [[The Silver Flagon]] soon after, creating a place that would serve Silvercross in a different way; as hearth, shelter, and gathering ground. The tavern became his second command, run not with orders, but with trust, presence, and an instinctive understanding of people. It was here he built his life with Therona, and where their son [[Dio Eldwynair]] was raised, in a home that balanced warmth against the rigidity of the Order. Rowan is warmth without weakness. Jovial, patient, and deeply hospitable, he believes that courage is sustained not only by faith, but by community, preparation, and the simple act of sharing a meal. Though retired, his authority has never left him. When Rowan raises his voice, the room listens. <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">Inventory</div> - **CLOTHING & ARMOR** - Simple tunic beneath a well-worn red apron - Durable trousers suited for long hours of work - **WEAPONS & ITEMS** - Vanguard longsword (mounted above the hearth) - Full plate armor stored beneath the bar <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">Relationships</div> - **[[Therona Eldwynair]]** His equal and balance. Steel and warmth held together through years of shared battle and quiet trust. - **[[Dio Eldwynair]]** His son. Loved without condition. Rowan sees what remains, not what was lost. - **[[Olivia Halcrest]]** A fallen comrade. Her loss reshaped more than the Order, it fractured his family. - **[[Sera Windmere]]** Taken in and trusted completely. Rowan sees her as part of the home he built. - **[[Emberra Quillflare]]** Treated like a veteran under his command. He allows her chaos because he understands it. - **[[Ellira Leafsong]]** A quiet blessing in his home. Rowan recognizes the peace she brings and values it deeply. - **[[Dante Thaylen]]** Relied upon. Rowan knows the Flagon runs as well as it does because of him. - **[[Randal Fallowbrook]]** Managed, not corrected. Rowan allows chaos where it does no harm. - **[[Belgo Underfern]]** Encouraged. Rowan nurtures his pride and sees the importance of his joy in the house.