Keller Amberlin D'Augustine

Keller (I)
Paladin of the Passionate Duke and Regent of the Land of Borea
Created	1995ish
Status	Inactive
Race	Human
Hometown	Midgaard
Classes	Paladin Warrior Cleric Ordained
Followed	Tel
Spouse	Cordir Kylera
Partner	T'Far
Children	Kelton Trap D'Augustine Natalie Rose D'Augustine Lauren D'Augustine
Relatives	Brother: Kennet D'Augustine

WHO List:

Hum [      Paladin      ] Keller Amberlin D'Augustine            (Aug 1996)
Hum [      Paladin      ] Keller searches for a failed memory.   (Dec 1996)
Hum [    Cl:25 Wa:20    ] Keller: Duke and Regent of Borea       (Dec 2002)

Character History:

"My name is Keller ... or, I suppose if you want to get very technical, my name is Sir Keller Amberlin D'Augustine, by the grace of the gods son and heir to the Duke of Southshire, Knight and Paladin of Lord Tel of the Passionate and defender of the faith. I like the shortened version better...it holds less in the way of bad memories and worse responsibilities. That might seem a tad ironic...most times, the ordainment as a Paladin, the responsibilities of defending and upholding the faith, the minor magics such as the seeing eye...most times that's the most important thing, the heaviest burden, in anyone's life. Most times, I say, because being the Duke of Southshire's son is proving to be far more of a burden than anything I could have imagined as a Paladin..."

04/17/2002: Keller tells the tale of his wedding - Log begins part way into the story:

1. 1. 1. [Keller says (in common), 'and there was something appealing about the young lady who was being taken to my fathers justice.']
         

Keller says (in common), 'and the fact she's the only person who made much sense here. I don't understand the north very well. So, be that as it may, in the fullness of time we fell in love, and she was aquitted. However... at the time, she had served Thaygar's Ebon hand, as many people of little means did...feeling cast out of the realms of righteousness. And it so happened that with the fullness of time, Thaygar ascended to those levels that do not alrequire a god to have worshippers to sustain their power and we made plans to wed. However, molo had staked some sort of prior claim.'

Lexie raises an eyebrow. Lexie says (in common), 'how?'.

Keller says (in common), 'I do not know, M'lady. I am not privy to the whims of the gods and I have never heard that part of the story fully.'.

Lexie nods.

Cordir says, 'He had no claim on me, Keller. He did what he did simply to cause you pain.'.

Lexie curtseys gracefully for you.

Keller says (in common), 'then mores the pity, M'lady, for it was not me his pained alone.'.

Cordir nods silently.

Keller says (in common), 'be that as it may, the wedding day came...and Molo took what he wished.'.
Keller grins wryly.
Keller says (in common), 'it seems being the right hand of a god is not proof against a gods power.'.

Lexie raises an eyebrow. Lexie says (in common), 'How do you mean?'.

Keller says (in common), 'the young lady was made to worship molo, and serve him.'.

Lexie gasps in astonishment.

Keller says (in common), 'and as such, spells were placed upon her mind to muddle matters.'.

Leru gasps in astonishment. Leru says (in common), 'that's bad'.

Lorax nods.

Lexie nods in recognition to Leru.

Keller says (in common), 'so since I could not attack molo directly, I declared war on his faith. His is the only faith I consider wholly evil, and beyond redemption, and those who are in it I will fight for so long as they are within his grasp.'.

Lexie nods in recognition to Keller.

Keller says (in common), 'there's little else I could do.'. Keller shrugs. 'At any rate, that is more or less all I'm willing to tell.'.

Lorax shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Lorax says (in common), 'good story'.

Lexie curtseys gracefully to Keller.

Leru shows her approval by clapping her hands together.

Keller says (in common), 'my deportment was not perfect, and I prefer not to dredge up bad memories.'.

Lexie nods.

Leru nods. Leru comforts Keller.

Lexie says (in common), 'Well heck..you kind of leave us hanging that way :('.

Keller says (in common), 'blood and death and pain and betrayal are painful subjects, M'lady. They leave scars. And I'm afraid I have little else to tell about.'.

Lexie beams a smile at Keller.
Lexie says (in common), 'Good story :)'.

Keller says (in common), 'as always, M'lady Fate, a pleasure to see you.'.

Cordir curtseys deeply before Keller. Cordir says, 'Milord D'Augustine... a pleasure as well.'.

Trivia:

• Keller was mentioned in BlissPoll 2000A
  
• Keller is referred to in a variety of Threads of the Tapestry.
• Keller has a poem dedicated to him / about him in Cordir's Ebon Book. He wrote a poem in response.
• Keller was known for his long and empassioned arguments on the topic of alignment.
• Keller was known for the phrase, "Honor to Serve."
• Keller is believed to be the only groom to slay his bride (at her request) at the ceremony.
• At Khore's request, Keller was the arbiter in the contest between the Champion of the Elves (Abe) and Khore's Champion (Katrana). He deemed it a draw.
  

Player Provided Information:

Markoon 05/21/2011

As a Telite, I remember Keller's teachings. He was one of a kind.

Abe 05/21/2011

Well, he talked. A lot. Like. A lot.

Personal Timeline:

November 1995 - Keller Amberlin D'Agustine made Paladin of the Passionate by Tel.
September 11, 1996 - Keller D'Augustine, the Paladin of Tel, weds Cordir, an unaligned 16th level page. The ceremony is officiated by Polnevdra. The ceremony is interrupted by the Arch-Lich, who steals the bride, forces her to worship him, and annuls the wedding. (The Wedding of Cordir & Keller)
1997 - Keller takes on the Shamans of the Conclave in the Guild Hall: The Brawl In The Hall
July 1999 - Tel is listed as inactive. Keller becomes Unaligned.
April, 2002 - Tel is unretired and promoted to attendant of Tripper. Keller comes out of retirement and starts over as a newbie.
May 2002 - Tel is promoted to Demigod, taking the title, "Harbinger of the Golden Flame". His first follower is Keller.