Authgavia (Rh."luck-Dweller") was a northman who served as the lieutenant of the Tower of Cirith Ungol under gondorian occupation ca. T.A.1640.He was perhaps the most respected figure in the tower, a descendant of a Northman chieftain who served under King Eldacar and later migrated to Gondor, Authgavia was proud of his warrior heritage. Like several of his forefathers, he had chosen to make his career in Gondor’s army. An expert Ranger, the Lieutenant often undertook solitary patrols in the Morgai, spying on Orcs and Trolls. For his courage, the common soldiers admired him greatly. Authgavia was 36, in the prime of his manhood, and instantly stood out among the Dúnedain: his long blond hair and curling beard and mustache made him unmistakable. His unusually tanned complexion was the result of many years spent as a scout in the wild. Standing 6'4", Authgavia would be accounted tall among his kinsmen, although he was but average height in his present company. Authgavia favored armor and clothing of black and silver hues and wore Northmen-style shirts and leggings in preference over the Dúnadan tunic and hose. Four years ago, when the Great Plague swept through Gondor, Authgavia lost track of his beloved fiancee Liuthmavi, who was then visiting kinfolk in Rhovanion. Until recently, he had good reason to think she was dead. A few months ago, a black-cloaked figure appeared before Authgavia while he was on solitary patrol and cast at the Lieutenant‘s feet a pouch containing a parchment scroll and the necklace he had given Liuthmavi upon their betrothal. From the scroll, inscribed in rhovanian, Authgavia learned with dismay that his beloved was a captive of the Necromancer, and that she would suffer horrible tortures if Authgavia did not cooperate with the Necromancer. Torn between his loyalty to Gondor and his love for Liuthmavi, Authgavia awaited with indecision further word from the Black Master.
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Original form:Athugavia = Authgavia
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- MERP:The Tower of Cirith Ungol and Shelob’s Lair