Vahnir Blackstone

Description
Vahn is a rather modest noble, not one to flaunt his title or his fortune, the man wears simple clothing, usually a mixture of modest linen with leather. This middle-aged male has short cut black hair, straight and often loosely styled, simple and practical. His sideburns are neatly groomed to match his beard and mustache and have begun to grey. The man’s brown eyes, framed by black rimmed spectacles, are vibrant and alert all the time. His strong and squared facial features, are delightfully accented by dimples that form when he smiles. As it were, he is most readily seen without a smile and this makes him appear to be very stern at first glance, but if one were to speak with or even get to know this Gilnean nobleman, they’d find this unfortunate assumption to be false. With a fair, but weathered and aged complexion, and a distinctly recognizable scent of outdoors, this former Explorer still enjoys being outside. Appearing to be in his 40’s, Lord Blackstone has aged unusually well. Being of an average build, this man is lean, and even youthful in his gait.

Although Vahn almost always carries a handcrafted wooden cane around, it would be clear to anyone watching it is not used as a walking aid. He is also, more often than not, seen with a large brown satchel slung across his chest, and quite possibly a book or three carried in his arms. Professor Blackstone looks every bit the academic type that he is; however, if one were to study his eyes there would be something dark and mysterious about the seemingly kind nobleman. Callused palms, barely noticeable darkened circles under his eyes, and a subtle but obvious air of danger are just some of the signs one might pick up on when in his presence. While there is certainly no way to hide the fact that he is a Gilnean and is out of his element, he does seem to have adopted the Stormwind aristocracy as well as any native noble person.

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House Blackstone
The Blackstone name dates back to the glory days of Arathor and the creation of the Independent kingdom of Gilneas. The first to use the name Blackstone, was Theophas Blackstone. An avid explorer and accomplished sailor, he was awarded a substantial portion of the coastal property in the newly founded land of Gilneas by the King of Arathor, citing his bravery and dedication to the human tribes during the Troll wars. The legend of “The Blackstone” was handed down from generation to generation. It was on this tract of land that Theophas would build the foundation of the City of Blackstone.

In its prime, Blackstone would become a safe harbor for the many ships and sailors that would travel the coastline. As it grew in size it became known as an aptly ruled township that promoted trade with all races. The Blackstone family ruled the large port city fairly and justly.

The family was fiercely loyal to the Gilnean way of life and when it was time to decide the nation’s course, the Blackstone’s voice was the loudest among the others. Trusted advisers to many Gilnean courts, the family always did what was necessary to ensure the survival of the Gilnean way of life.

When Blackstone was destroyed during the Shattering it had been in the Blackstone family for numerous generations. The line was severed harshly when the harbor township was washed into the sea and lost forever. But as it was, survival was one of the many qualities that made up what a Blackstone was, the family remained and did what they did best: promoted a prosperous Gilneas both financially and with spirited rallies with one goal, unified Gilneas. This is one reason they embraced the curse of the Worgen so adamantly when it came to the gates of their city. The family line would dwindle on for many years before the Forsaken came. Not being warriors most of the remaining Blackstone family members left in Gilneas were easily subdued and killed off during the war with the undead.

Only one known family member was said to have escaped the unfortunate demise of the once great Gilnean House, every other member and kin to the Blackstone name was said to have been killed in Gilneas.

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