Thorn

Thorn is a nor-folk ziraduun who specializes in healing and magic involving nature. He was exiled from the nor-folk and lived as a hermit in the forest for several years. He was captured by the Ardent and convicted of wizardry, but he escaped with the help of Mikoa Lothaen and Arron Silverspear. He travels with Mikoa to teach her about shadow magic.

Being a nor-folk half-giant, Thorn towers half-again taller than the average man-kin -- similar to an ogrim. When he was captured, the Ardent shaved his head and stitched his lips together. Since then, he keeps his head shaved, and his lips are gruesomely deformed and scarred. He wears a kerchief or mask at all times, to cover his mouth, and he does not speak much. Since nor-folk typically do not mingle with man-kin, Thorn is impossible to disguise, which is sometimes a problem.

He is much stronger than an average man-kin, but not especially quick or skillful with weapons. He avoids conflict, if possible, and will defend himself with wizrada when necessary. His spells tend to be nonlethal and defensively oriented.

He has an affinity for wildlife, trees, and forest creatures, and extensive knowledge of mushrooms, herbs, and vegetation. He can communicate with wild animals and gain their trust.