The Stag

Even the small squirrel knows wisdom for those willing to listen
-an exerpt from "Willowseat Sonnets" a collection of poems by The Stag

The Stag is a powerful and highranking Earthfather. He is a resident of Daltree and a major player in the Human Kingdom. He appears as a giant of a man standing nearly as tall as a plainsman. he is a solid creature who appears covered in hair and a giant beard. he is most notable for the large antlers that protrude from his head. He is incredibly powerful as a shifter changing form into many beasts and creatures at will. He is much more jocular, and easy going when compared to his brother The Crow.

The Stag and his brother The Crow were trained and raised separately, communicating via familiar bird carriers until their magical prowess grew to include more advanced forms of communication (and teleportation). They were reunited in person for the first time since boyhood during a coup in the capital 20 years ago. At the time, the king was amassing his most powerful ally's for defense and it was only through the clever insights and magical defense of these brothers that the king survived the ordeal. They were quickly raised in status and placed in charge of the magical safe keeping of various cities throughout the empire. Interestingly, they both hold a single position under the king, neither ranking higher than the other, with their authority relevant throughout every major city. Few magicians rank higher than these brother in any capacity and none could confidently boast a higher magical proficiency.