Lyall Skygge

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Lyall is a handsome man, though he doesn't do much to cater to his looks. Not more than basic hygiene anyway. He wears standard clothing, used more for practical reasons. He stands tall, and towers over most people. Under the layers of fur, and leather. One can find a trained body. Littered with scars. The Skygg man wears his hair rather long. Only cutting it every so often. Wearing it loose most of the time. Though he is known to tie it back, in a fight or battle, for example. So his long locks can't fall before his eyes and can't obstruct his view.

Lyall is a man of honor and principle. Even to a fault. He would rather die a just death, then win with dirty tricks. He has a strong set of morals. That lead him on more than his heart. He will set his own feeling aside if it goes against the right choice. No matter how painful it might be. He is an honest man, or he tries to be. But he knows that sometimes; it's better to lie. And if that is the case, then he will. Because deep down, he is a very gentle and kind soul. Who, despite being a solder, and thus dealing with death and suffering on a daily basis. Hates unnecessarily inflict in upon another. Without just cause. Though, he will choose to tell the truth whenever he can. Or at the very least; he won't sugarcoat the situation. Lyall, is a calm man. Who has his emotions well under control. So you won't see him in a fit of rage, but neither will he jolly mood very quickly. That isn't to say he can't laugh, or joke from time to time. It's mostly just very subtle and muted. The man really is rather traditional, and believes that a true man should be similar to was he is. Not shying away from blood, if it's right. But not go seeking it, either. Be the protector of the home. Yet guide his family in a gentle way. Despite his old-fashioned views, however, he has a deep respect for women. Even when they don't fit in the societal norms. He has in fact a respect for all life. Knowing how easily it can be taken away. And thus isn't very quick to kill. 

He also has commitment issues. And is scared to love again, though he does like to see it happen to other people.

Lyall knows very well how to extract certain properties from plants and use them how he sees fit. Though, he only focuses on healing. Using his power to poison someone is below him. Because healing is his main aim, and has been for a long time. He is rather good at it. He knows a great deal about plants, and how he can best use them. 

He was the second son of the family. And thus was always compared to his elder brother. He wasn't exactly in his shadow. But his parents did make it clear that it was Arkyn that they favored. Because of this, Lyall always had a difficult relationship with his brother. Resenting him, but still caring deeply about him. Since he knew that this position they were in wasn't his fault. Lyall trained with plants from a young age. It wasn't really what his parents wanted him to use his magic for. But he persisted. And be quickly became very good at it. From a young age, he was given the training one would expect from his house. He was expected to be a true warrior. Like his brother. Lyall was rather good with a sword. And impressed his parents with his strength and tactical thinking. Yet, he didn't always win every fight he was in, since not everyone fought with the same honor as he did. 

When he was old enough, he decided to leave the north all together. Hoping to find himself in some far off place. With one of his favorite uncles, he traveled all over the world. Without much money. Not because his family didn't have it. But because he wanted too. He wanted to get by with his own talents. And a little help from his uncle here and there. He was still young, after all. And made many mistakes. Even landing in prison a few times. But out of just causes. Once, he was arrested for beating a high lord who was abusing a tavern wench. Yet he learned a lot. And truly came into his own. He worked jobs for money. Saw breathtaking views, and met interesting people. 

And so when he finally returned home. He wasn't a boy anymore. But a true man. One that quickly fell in love with a lady. Matilda was her name. He fell deeply in love with her. And vowed to have her. Her father was against it at first. Feeling that his daughter could make a better match. But Lyall persisted. He worked hard, so he could buy luxuries gifts for his beloved and her family. And when that didn't work. He fought for her hand. He dueled with one of her brothers. He won. And was thus allowed to marry her, with the blessing of both their families. Lyall was devoted to his wife. And bought a large house in Norwyn for them. Yet, Matilda was a spendthrift and always seemed to need more money. Lyall, in a bid to keep his wife happy. Took up a job as a ranger. Patrolling the outskirts of the north, and keeping the local population in check. It was a job that paid well. Since no one really wanted to do it. Since one had to stay in the northen woods for weeks at a time. With hostile tribes all around. 

And gods, was the work hard. But he could keep his wife in the same manner as she was used to. So it was worth it. Yet, Matilda still wasn't satisfied. With her husband away, sometimes for weeks. She grew decided to take a lover. A rich lord. Lyall had no idea. They kept it secret from his for a very long time. Until Matilda had had enough of the life she was living and convinced her lover to elope. The ranger came home one day to find his own house ransacked of all the goods. And his wife gone. A single letter remained. That explained everything. After that reading it, the young man collapsed. 

After that, he had no need for a grand house. And thus he sold it. Feeling defeated, and derived of a purpose. He joined his brother's special force. Hoping that this new way of life can offer him some comfort.

-He blames himself for losing his wife to another. Feeling that he neglected her.
-Loves and is very good with children
-Same goes for animals.