🐘 Broj

Character Overview

Broj carries the weight of his ancestors with every step. A Loxodon barbarian whose rage channels not just personal fury but the collective strength of those who came before, he serves as both shield and battering ram for the Realmstriders. His presence is grounding in ways beyond the physical—he remembers, he honors, and he ensures that the lessons of the past guide the present.

Detailed Background

Born on Amonkhet's Sands

Born into a close-knit Loxodon family on the sweeping sands of Amonkhet, Broj (sometimes spelled Brooj) spent his childhood in awe of his father's adventures. His father, a guardsman and seasoned explorer, regaled him with tales of monstrous beasts lurking in hidden tombs, and the brave heroes who stood against them. Night after night, young Broj would fall asleep dreaming of the day he, too, would carve his own legend into the desert dunes.

Family of Warriors and Mystics

His mother, a gentle but firm shaman, guided Broj's sister in the mystical arts, hoping the family's tradition would pass seamlessly to her. Broj's older brother, meanwhile, followed in their father's footsteps, training tirelessly among the temple guards to shield their home from threats. Although both siblings found their paths early, Broj did not. He yearned to wander beyond the city walls, longing for a life untethered by duty alone—one filled with the winds of chance and the spirit of adventure.

The Gifts of Departure

During Broj's fifteenth year, he had a fateful talk with his father. Recognizing the spark of wanderlust in his son's eyes, the old guardsman gifted Broj a most cherished heirloom: an enchanted, battle-worn glove. Its greatest secret was that it always returned to its wearer's hand when thrown—an inheritance from generations of Loxodon warriors long since passed. Broj accepted it reverently, knowing that it would forever connect him to his father's legacy.

From his mother, he received a plain-looking ring carved from a piece of her own tusk. Despite its unassuming appearance, it carried an ancient protective blessing, woven by her patient hands. With tears in her eyes and pride in her heart, she clasped Broj's hand in her own and bid him follow his calling, trusting in the spirits of the sands to watch over him.

The Journey Begins

Standing nearly eight feet tall, Broj left home with a determined step. Each stride carried not only the weight of his broad frame but also the hopes of an entire lineage. With the returning glove strapped to his belt and the tusk ring gleaming on his finger, he felt a strange mixture of exhilaration and trepidation.

Wandering beyond the familiar dunes, Broj survived by relying on his strength, cunning, and a fierce loyalty to any companions he met. In time, he crossed paths with a stout dwarven adventurer (possibly Warwick) who shared a love for roving and a knack for trouble. Drawn together by a mutual respect for gritty perseverance, they traveled onward, forging an unlikely friendship under Amonkhet's scorching sun.

A Name Worthy of Legend

Now, Broj stands at the dawn of a grand quest—carrying the blessings of a proud family, the heritage of a fierce and noble Loxodon line, and a heart set on forging a name worthy of the tales that once inspired him.

Personality & Traits

• Ancestral: Honors those who came before in word and deed
• Protective: Serves as the party's shield and strongpoint
• Grounded: Provides stability through connection to tradition
• Powerful: Channels rage into overwhelming force
• Remembering: Never forgets lessons learned or debts owed

Special Abilities & Items

Quest Hooks

• Discovering what his ancestors want him to accomplish
• Finding lost Loxodon traditions scattered across planes
• Understanding the connection between memory and rage
• Protecting the party as his ancestors protected their herds
• Learning when to remember and when to let go

Relationships & Connections

Father (Guardsman & Explorer): A seasoned adventurer who filled Broj's childhood with tales of monsters and heroes. He gifted Broj the enchanted returning glove, a family heirloom connecting him to generations of Loxodon warriors.

Mother (Shaman): A gentle but firm mystic who trained Broj's sister in the mystical arts. She carved a protective ring from her own tusk and blessed it with ancient magic, giving Broj her blessing to follow his wanderlust.

Sister: Followed their mother's path into shamanic traditions. She found her calling early while Broj yearned for adventure beyond duty.

Older Brother: Trained among the temple guards, following their father's footsteps to protect their home. He represents the path Broj chose not to take.

Dwarven Companion: A stout adventurer (possibly Warwick) who crossed paths with Broj in the desert. Their unlikely friendship was forged through mutual respect for perseverance and a shared love of adventure.

With the Party: Broj is the immovable object, the one who stands firm when everything else falls apart. His companions know that when Broj plants his feet, nothing will move him—or get past him. The party has become his new herd, and he protects them with ancestral fury.

With Ancestors: His rage isn't just personal—it's generational, a collective force passed down through bloodlines and tradition. When he wears the arm band of his ancestors and the gifts from his parents, he carries their strength.

Home Plane: Amonkhet, the desert realm of trials and monuments, where Loxodon families honor their heritage through deeds and legacy