Early Life
9:11 - Birth
Raised as the next Keeper, Ruth was expected to continue the traditions of his people.
Ruth showed great potential with magic, however his talents would not surface in time to rescue his mother Amara. Her loss greatly effected the young Ruth and in the subsequent years he suffered heavily under his father's ironfist. At sixteen he would finally have had enough of his father's abuse and flee his clan.
9:27 - Ghislain Cirlce
His brief freedom was that, brief and the young Dalish soon found himself caught by Templars and sent to the Ghislain Circle. After forced through the Harrowing, Ruth was admitted to the rest of the Circle. His stubbornness and arrogance was not diminished by being made prisoner. He found solace in the Circle’s vast library, seeing it as an opportunity to learn more than what his humble origins had to offer.
Despite the sanctuary of the library, Ruth is critical of how the Circle’s were managed, though to keep himself out of trouble kept his mouth shut. Until he had devised a plan of escape, Ruth kept to a monotonous routine, blending into background further developing his skills as a healer. A rare outside mission finally arrived at his feet and along with a few drugged wine bottles Ruth was once again free to wander. This time, a little more prepared for life on the run.
Early 20's - Mid 30's
9:29 - Mercenaries and Wizards
Quickly realising that without coin he’d starve, be killed or wind up back in Ghislain, Ruth joined the services of a merchant. Part of the mans entourage included being guarded by a group of mercenaries. In particular the mage would spark up an unusual friendship with a Dwarf by the name of Riftan Derrick. The following years fighting and working side by side, saving each other's skin Ruth and Riftan became an inseparable pair.
9:32 - The Nomadic Life
Ruth and Riftan would travel the length and breadth of Thedas. The two would often find themselves in Kirkwall in between jobs. This is where Ruth would meet Nairn and later Megara, two people who would become his closest friends. Ruth would help the two with any Coterie business while he was in town in return for sanctuary when it came to the templars.
9:37 - Kirkwall
News of Kirkwall spread fast and Ruth decided he was better checking in on the two. He would only find a traumatised and grieving Megara, remaining by her side for a while to look after her and mourn the loss of Nairn.
Inquisition
9:40 - The Chance for Peace
With the Conclave eventually declared, Ruth convinced Megara to come and venture with him to the Temple. Both curious and hopeful that the human's Divine would help in restoring sense to the South and end the senseless killing on both sides.
During this time, an old clan mate would make their way to the fortress to offer their skills. Someone who knew him and his past well. The two would begin a romance, one that ended in betrayal, and would damage the healers already fractured outlook on life and love.
Present Day
With the veil torn down and spirits and demons alike seeking out mages, Ruth was no different in attracting a specific compassionate spirit. It had been with him since he could remember, offering him and his patients comfort in their hours of need. It helped ease their pain and knowing Ruth for so long sought to comfort him by remaining once the veil came down.
He found it inheritantly strange and bewildering to begin with, yet has came to accept the sharing of his body. These days Ruth spends his time reclaiming lost tomes and artefacts stolen or hidden in the wilds and old ruins of the elves.