Years ago (I) Rowan was born to a poor farmer family I am the eldest of four. Jax, Mym, and Michael all were born each a year apart. As a child my brothers and me would do everything together each with our own desires. I always wanted to become a warrior. Jax wanted to be as strong as an ox but he also wanted to be wise. Mym loved to play instruments and had a strong connection with the animals, and Michael was the carefree type that seemed to like to fish a lot. We would always help each other in doing what each of us loved to do as well as helping on the farm with chores.

It was when (I) Rowan was becoming a man (16) that my family just wasn't making it so I decided to leave and maybe find a way to make a living to help my family and do what my heart desired. Swearing to me family I would return with every thing they ever needed again to live. My father told me of an Uncle that was a Royal Guard to seek him out if I ever needed help. * Waving goodbye I headed south * I Love you all and one day I shall return to take care of everyone.

[Well within a month their father had passed on and the three brothers were left to take care of their mother and the farm. The rains haven't come in months, said Jax and our crops are dying said Mym, we cant live on fish alone said Michael. That evening while they readied for bed a loud noise came from outside. Jax being the oldest (13) decided to see just what was going on, after what seemed to be forever Mym told Michael to go sit with their mother and he would see what happened to Jax. Mym never returned and Michael was beginning to worry but didn't want to wake his mother for she was getting old and he didn't want to upset her. Michael gathered up the courage and proceeded to investigate what was going on outside, as he opened the door he saw a band of Gypsies one grabbed Michael and the others set the house a fire with their poor mother inside. The boys were all screaming for help but as they lived deep within the woods no one could hear.]

I was completely unaware of what had happened to my family for I was far away learning the arts of a warrior. I ended up in Britannia at a training guild I was sharpening my skills in the way of combat when a Kind man Orion III approached me and asked if I would be interested in joining him. I asked what is it you do kind sir? Orion III replied I am a knight within the Isle of Avalon, I defend all we believe in and uphold Justice through out the land. (Rowan had never been asked or ever offered to join anything such as noble as this so he agreed.) OrionIII said "I shall call for a magic gate and we shall go the Avalon where yee shall meet the King and Queen". * Rowan wandering what a magic gate was * A man named Sithas appeared and asked are yee men ready? Aye we replied and before me very eyes a hole appeared infront of me. We all walked into the hole and ended up in another part of the world. I had never seen one of those gates I explained as my head was still spinning. Upon our arrival to the land know as Isle of Avalon, we were greeted by many kind people. There I met the Lovely Queen Shannara. Taken by her beauty I was very short with words, for I have never seen such a sight let alone a Queen. " I am honored to meet thee I am Rowan " I said as I bowed. She in return bowed and said the honor is mine. (My heart was pounding like never before) As I asked if I could join them in they're noble cause. To my surprise the Queen said it would be an honor to have me aboard. I explained my situation to her that I wanted to learn what I could to take care of my family.

The real training begins……….OrionIII said I needed to learn the art of battle and told me to defend myself as he began to attack me, I was surly no match for him as I couldn't block his fearce blows so we decided I needed to fight small animals and monsters until I learned more. It was weeks before I was able to battle bigger monsters and then a time came to spare with other warriors. We were in the village and a mysterious man named Darkwing approached us he said, "Rowan are you ready to learn to fight" I told him as ready as I ever would be, and we began. My training wasn't only in fighting but some magery as well for magery is needed in some cases. After I sharpened my skills and earned some money I decided I needed to find my way home so I could provide for my family. Upon reaching where my home was I noticed the house and barn were gone and weeds were growing in their place. My heart seemed to freeze as I stood there in awe............

I looked around to see if I could find anything that would tell me of what had happened here and all I found was ashes. At that moment I swore to the GODZ I would find out what had happened to my family and have my revenge!

I returned to Avalon and did not speak a word to anyone of what I had found. I continued to learn and fight and within no time I became a warrior upholding the virtues I held dear to me, and defending Avalon and all she believed in.

(Wandering if and when the time came would I kill those who have taken me family or if I would have mercy on them)

I have had MANY of fun and exciting times with our family Avalon since the beginning and I know there will be more to come!