Lore:Fynboar

Fynboar the Resurrected
Race	Reachman	Gender	Male
Resided in		The Reach

"To me, he was like the hearth fire Warm, tall, and dangerous that pyre. To all the world he was a shade Whose enemies ran from his blade." —Fynboar's son

Fynboar the Resurrected was a legendary figure from the annals of Reachfolk history, renowned for his martial prowess and esteemed for his courage and valor. Born in the ancient times, long before the Second Era, his name became synonymous with bravery and martial skill. He was known for his trade with fate, which rendered him vulnerable to magic in exchange for exceptional combat skills against conventional martial opponents.

History

Little is known of Fynboar's origins. He lived during an unspecified period, long predating the Interregnum of the Second Era, a time when his deeds were deemed ancient. He fathered a son together with his partner. His renown as a dauntless and mighty warrior was widespread. His name became synonymous with unyielding strength and courage, defining his character both on and off the battlefield. He maintained a hidden pact with destiny, one that guaranteed his unmatched prowess against warriors and soldiers, but left him vulnerable to magic. Fynboar knew that while he could easily handle physical opponents, the greatest threat to his life were spellcasters. Destiny had bound him to an end not by a blade, but by arcane arts. His demise came about when an enigmatic sorcerer of immense power descended upon him with the intent of taking his life. In their fateful confrontation, the magician's dark magic prevailed, tragically ending Fynboar's life and leaving his lifeless body behind.

Legacy

Fynboar the Resurrected poem's pages

Destozuno, translator of the Fynboar the Resurrected poem

However, the story of Fynboar did not reach its conclusion at this point. Motivated by profound sorrow and unwavering resolve, Fynboar's son embarked a quest to resurrect his deceased father. His quest took him into the realm of ancient and forbidden magics, leading to an encounter with the Daedric Prince of Knowledge, Hermaeus Mora.

In exchange for his knowledge and secrets regarding Reachfolk commemoration of the dead, Hermaeus Mora provided the son with a dark tome filled with necromantic power. Armed with this potent source of forbidden magic, the young Reachman engaged in a series of rituals to bring his father back from the dead. Ultimately, he achieved his goal, successfully resurrecting Fynboar, albeit in a half-living state. However, the son and father's reunion didn't go as planned. Fynboar's life after being resurrected proved to be an ordeal for both father and son. He voiced his resentment for having been torn from the embrace of death, denying him the honorable warrior's death he had once earned, and the battle at the end of days Reachfolk souls are promised. The reunion was marked by anger, regret, and a profound sense of betrayal. Resurrected Fynboar departed, leaving his son with the feeling of uncertainty. He searched for traces of his father in the mountain's hollows, but he had vanished amidst the blizzards and the snows. He never discovered whether Fynboar died again or continued his tormented existence.

The poetic and elegiac composition, Fynboar the Resurrected, is one of the ancient texts within Reachfolk written tradition. It serves as a notable testament to the existence of texts authored by Reachfolk in their native language. This text eventually found its way into the Infinite Archive of Hermaeus Mora. This tome held significant importance in the realm of ancient Reachfolk lore. It had been meticulously translated from one of the many languages of the ancient Reachfolk into the modern tongue by Destozuno, one of the Ciphers of the Eye.

See Also

Books

• Fynboar the Resurrected — A Reachfolk tale of a deal with Mora and the consequences