He enjoys long walks on the beach, kittens, and is looking for someone to call "sweetheart".Just kidding. (This picture has been edited for those of you who look at this in public places.)
I like Accolon. He's fun to draw, and fun to write. And because I think you are going to see a lot of Pazourian work on here, you best get used to him. (I'll make sure he puts some clothes on next time.) He's not the Grand ArchDruid of Gorsedd Territory, nor is he the king. He's a blacksmith ... and a general of the Pendragon armed forces when he leaves the forge long enough to pay attention. I think that's why he's the story's focus. Don't get me wrong. There's plenty of room for Lex and Malcon, Nemo and Sadika, and all the rest. But Accolon's eyes are the easiest to look through. He is the artist of the three (though Lex's piano playing is NOT to be underestimated), and is the most unshakable in his morals, which I appreciate.
Now, he's not perfect. A bit of a drinker, and smokes like a chimney unless someone hides his cigarettes (which they do ... because he's usually too focused to go out and look for them or buy more). He also has a stubborn streak, but is wise enough to listen to people and realize that he can't *always* be right. (Most stubborn people lack this distinction.) The biggest downsides are his temper and his ability to hold a grudge. Once Accolon has been crossed, he STAYS crossed for the most part. It's not that he lacks the ability to forgive, he's just slower to it and requires more effort from the person who wants it. His temper? Well, he doesn't lose it easily, but he's a monster when he does. Especially if someone has hurt his loved ones. If you ask Sadika? His worst trait is his tendency to pick up strange pets. To date: one loris named Loris, one huge bright yellow puffer fish named Taxi, and four fainting goats named Missy, Maggie, Marta, and Maureen.
That's him.
Oh, did I mention the ability to embed souls, or portions of them into swords he makes? Yeah, that might come up once or twice as well.
