1.  Appearance

Overview

Rohan is very clearly all wolf, both in coloration and build, though he is more on the lean side. His pelt is thick and somewhat coarse, his ears are boxy, and he has a short muzzle. His pelt mainly consists of shades of gray, ranging from a darker coal shade to a dusty ash. There is a swatch of color on his nose, a rusty, auburn red, and his eyes are a deep amethyst.

After his ^[M] capture by the Tears of Nín, Rohan carries with him a mark familiar to many Caledonians: an unsettling eye, carved into skin, stares, unblinking, on the right side of his chest. Because of his self-consciousness and newfound appreciation for clothes and baubles, he often covers this brand with tunics or cloaks. He is highly humanized, much like his mother, and wears his mane in all manner of braids. His ears are pierced irregularly and the jewelry is occasionally switched out for other studs or rings.

Forms

• Lupus: 32 in (81 cm) ↔ 75 lbs (34 kg)
  • Sometimes used. He is average-sized and deviates little in build for what is expected of a full-blooded wolf.
• Secui: 43 in (109 cm) ↔ 145 lbs (66 kg)
  • Rarely Used. Bigger-boned, heftier, and unrefined, though sometimes he prefers the carnal nature of his halfling state. His mane is long in this form.
• Optime: 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) ↔ 200 lbs (91 kg)
  • Predominantly used. A natural pretty-boy, Rohan is lean but not skinny, toned but not muscular. He wears his hair long and often wears clothing.

Color Palette

Fur

 Ash (#9B9EA5)

 Thunderhead (#6F7278)

 Onyx (#323439)

 Maroon (#6D3300)

Optime Hair

 Thunderhead (#6F7278)

 Onyx (#323439)

Skin, Scars

 Nero (#211C1A)

 Eunry (#CA8E81)

Eyes

 Quartz (#4D2E7D)

Optime Reference

2.  Personality

Summary

Rohan is, above all else, a performer.

To many, the Heartsong is a typical young man with an easy-going, charming aura about him. Polite and well-mannered, he would never say an ill-word about any of his peers (at least not within earshot), and being under the strict tutelage of his mother has produced a very articulate and eloquent orator. He has a genuine love for song and performance, courtesy of his father, and fancies himself a musician when it benefits him.

Though his even-tempered personality is not necessarily an act, it is most certainly a coping mechanism of some sort, keeping a deep-seated sense of inner turmoil and emotional baggage under lock and key.

Interaction

• Demeanor: Confident, charismatic, clueless, guarded
• Speech: Smooth and articulate, Rohan is expressive in his tone and pleasant to listen to. Musically, he is a countertenor and is widening his vocal range: see Einar Solberg for a voice reference.
  • Rohan is familiar with certain words and phrases in the Old Caledonian language (Sindarin/Queyna bastardization).
• Scent: Pine, forest, earth, water, silt, river reeds
• Quirks, Gestures, Etc.: Running his hands through his hair, crossing his arms, messing with his earrings
• General Posture and Body Language: Stands tall with his shoulders back, head held high. He's clearly worked on his posture and outward presentation.

Sexuality

Bisexual with a preference for women. He checks all the boxes for a hopeless romantic and is likely to be an attentive, if not occasionally overbearing, partner. Chivalrous as hell and kind of annoying about it. He might be a virgin forever because physical intimacy scares the hell out of him, so for all of his teenage machismo, he's secretly insecure and in need of someone that is either experienced or willing to learn with him.

Substances

Rohan's never tried anything but isn't opposed to the idea of doing so; however, he is likely to be a bit cautious about any mind-altering drugs and is afraid of losing control of himself, so he would likely restrict himself to alcohol and marijuana, if anything.

Spirituality

Distrustful of religion and the problems that it brings. With an atheistic mother and questioning father, faith was never a big emphasis in his household, but it was always something that lingered in the Realm on account of the Old Caledonian priests; additionally, he is familiar with the concept of the Myriad that belongs to the Songthorns. He may call upon them in times of need or stress, but it does not delve much deeper than this.

Rohan is particularly scornful of the River Goddess, Nín, and believes no good thing can come of Her or Her followers. Despite this, he, unwillingly, carries Her mark through his day-to-day life, but that doesn't mean he's really come to terms with it yet.

3.  Relationships

Familial Connections

• Mother: Fennore
• Father: Bellad Songthorn
• Littermates: Atica Songthorn
• Aunts & Uncles: Eesold O'Hartigan, Ierian Songthorn
• Rohan is close to his parents, Fennore and Bellad. He is occasionally disillusioned by the way they navigate through the world, though generally trusts their judgement; however, regarding his stays with the Tears of Nín (both when he was lured and later captured), he is closed-off and grows upset when they push him about his experiences. There's much he can learn from both of them, but like all teenagers, he likes his personal space and hates to feel like they're coddling him, especially in light of what's happened.
• He's thick as thieves with his sister, Atica, who is certainly the more outgoing of the two. She is a bit more privy to his inner turmoil and he comes to her for advice free of judgement, as she is the only unmarred member of his family, still bright-eyed and untouched by the world at large. Rohan is envious of her natural affinity for combat and scouting.

Notable Relations

• Farron Belgrave was a Salsolan he met while living at the Citadel, and the young pair fell head over heels for each other, bonding over their shared love of music and artistry. However, their star-crossed love was short-lived, as Farron immediately broke things off when Rohan urged her to run away with him and abandon her family's immense expectations behind. She became the subject of many a heart-broken ballad and song, and Rohan fully intended to never see her again — though he has recently discovered she has moved to Salsola proper and is little more than a stone's throw away, which deeply troubles him. He is unsure whether to resume his pursuit of her affection or leave her alone entirely, the latter of which seems her outspoken wish, though Farron has never been one for speaking with intention.
• Ingvildr Knight is a fellow Trader in the Company, and Rohan very much enjoys her company and perspective on life. He goes out of his way to run into Inga and assist the huntress with tasks when called upon. (He may or may not also have a small crush on her.)
• Though they are now physically out of his life, Rohan's young adulthood was ushered in by the likes of Silivren Garwaen and Éna Lanthir, who flip-flopped between nurturing and torturing him. The former gave him his brand, and he is glad that she is dead; the latter he is conflicted about, as Éna was a depressingly kind woman, one that tried to better his awful experience in the Tears' camp. His confusion is deepened by the fact that his mother, Fennore, was the one to kill Éna in the final battle for New Caledonia, making his feelings much more complicated. He finds that both of these women are often on his mind and influence him even in death.
• Positive Interactions: Dorian Savoy, Iverness de le Ulrich, Erskine Hanzi, Tansy Courtright
• Negative Interactions: Ark Coara

4.  History