The Pestilent Prince Image

Once a mighty ruler whose name has been lost to the annals of time, you awaken amidst the ruins of an ancient keep, nestled deep within the heart of a dense forest. The air is thick with the scent of decay, and the once-grand walls are now overgrown with creeping vines and moss, nature's relentless claim on the abandoned stronghold. With no recollection of your past or identity, you find yourself clad in dirt-stained garments, as though you had lain dormant for centuries.

As you venture beyond the crumbling walls of the keep, you are met with a haunting sight – an orchard of gnarled apple trees, their twisted branches weighed down by fruit long past its prime. Rotten apples litter the ground like fallen stars, their putrid scent permeating the air. It is a scene of desolation, a testament to the passage of time and the inevitable cycle of life and death.

Despite the disorientation and confusion that grip your mind, you find solace in the embrace of nature. The whispering leaves and rustling underbrush seem to offer a silent welcome, as though the forest itself recognizes you as one of its own. In the absence of memories, you discover a newfound kinship with the wild, finding comfort and understanding in the rhythms of the natural world.

 
Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Nature
Tool Proficiencies: Any two musical instrument or gaming set of your choice.
 
Feature: All Eyes on You

Your accent, mannerisms, figures of speech, and perhaps even your appearance all mark you as foreign. Curious glances are directed your way wherever you go, which can be a nuisance, but you also gain the friendly interest of scholars and others intrigued by far-off lands, to say nothing of everyday folk who are eager to hear stories of your homeland.

You can parley this attention into access to people and places you might not otherwise have, for you and your traveling companions. Noble lords, scholars, and merchant princes, to name a few, might be interested in hearing about your distant homeland and people.

 
The Pestilent Prince Image

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