Trajan Bertoh

Trajan is the head cleric of Lathander in the town of Beregost. This also makes him the head of the town as well, and the guardian of Ulcaster's Portal.

Description
Trajan is tall and slender, looking quite a few years younger than he actually is. His goatee and hair is always meticulously groomed, and his simple robes are always spotless. His eyes are a deep brown, and his voice is deep and grating.

Personality
Trajan prides himself on his position and power, and he is a fair and efficient leader. Some of his detractors say he has turned more politician than priest, but he shakes off these remarks with the powerful sermons he leads each week at dawn. He is comfortable in his position, and enjoys a natural order to things. Chaotic events unnerve him, although he will never fail to stand against a threat to his town or his church.

History
Trajan was born in Beregost, and he has remained there all his life. He became head cleric and leader of the town almost 5 years ago, and has continued the town's prosperity.

As leader of the town, Trajan has two important duties, known to only a few others in the whole town. The first is guarding Ulcaster's Portal, an ancient and powerful transportation device. The second is keeping a close eye on the remnants of Ulcaster's wizarding school on the eastern outskirts of the town. Powerful magical protection has been put in place there, and he and his monks are on constant guard to prevent people going in... and anything from coming out.

Trajan's most trying time during his leadership came when he was visited by the Sunrise Lord, and leader of the church of Lathander, Valen Retoran. The Chosen of Lathander informed Trajan that Beregost would serve a very important purpose in the coming year, and that he would welcome a group of 6 adventurers that would be arriving in town within a week. He was more than a little taken aback, to put it mildly, when later that week a large army of undead, devils, and other vile creatures teleported into the town, destroying a half dozen buildings. Valen came to his aid, and together, they helped the Circle of the Tome depart on their task.

It was made quite clear that these heroes were charged with a quest most important, and that Ulcaster's Portal would need to serve them. Trajan realized rather quickly that this chaotic event would not end for quite some time.

See also: The Path of the Tome