Tilia’s Field Notes: Pantaghion

Of all our enigmatic comrades, Pantaghion the paladin may actually be the most mysterious. If we are to believe what he’s told us in bits and pieces over the last year or so, he’s the product of an illicit relationship between elven royalty and a human father. And everything about him matches the story, down to his constant search for a father he’s never met.

Pantaghion is a handsome man, with long brown hair, dark eyes, and the peaked ears typical of the elven-bred. He wears the symbol of Mellora with the genuine devotion that fuels divine magic. On the rare occasion that he’s not looking pensive and his well-cut features are lit with a half-smile, he’s beyond dashing.

He’s both refined and just rugged enough around the edges to turn a lot of eyes; I’ve seen Teal steal a very subtle look or two, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Teal has seen me do the same. Apparently Pantaghion was “known to” the succubus in her prior incarnation as Hot Legs Jen (whom one couldn’t even call a courtesan, but they share the same line of work.) So as far as anyone knows, he enjoys female companionship, but I’ve never seen him directly express any preferences along those lines – a rather discreet man when it comes to such affairs.

Pantaghion also appears to have the means and wealthy tastes that make it easier to maintain such discretion, at least most of the time. Traveling with our crew clearly doesn’t meet his lifestyle criteria in terms of creature comforts, and it doesn’t keep anyone’s purse full, but he never complains about any of these inconveniences. Not even the foolhardy shenanigans of our team seem to phase him for even a moment. I almost envy his seeming cool detachment.

The only time that Pantaghion hasn’t generally been a steadfast protector to our wayward company was the mushroom incident, which is quite forgivable on the whole. He recently rushed to Wynlynn’s rescue despite the clear and present danger – the kind of generous effort he’s continually contributing without a word. He doesn’t go rushing foolishly into danger and is always at hand to help save those who do. And all with a quiet air of mystery.