Akutun the Traveller

Akutun the Traveller was a famed voyager who embarked on three travels to some of the furthest reaches of the world.

Life
Akutun was born in Pontista, and left as soon as possible, aiming to set his sights on the Blacklace Mountains, which he would attempt to cross. Travelling through forests and mountains, he met a disgraced Eldar who disguised himself as a friend in order to kill Akutun, leading him into a series of traps. The first of these was against a brown bear, which Akutun managed to escape from after it was injured by his sword. The second was against a giant snake. Eventually, after a few more, the Eldar baited Akutun and duelled him before the latter managed to outwit him, sending him falling from a cliff (although he was ultimately not killed). Akutun, however, could not make his way through the mountains and was forced to turn back.

The second voyage was due north. He traversed the frozen waters in an iron-hulled sailing ship, advancing as far north by sea until he and a large party disembarked at Paentorath. They heard rumours that a large, wingless Dragon was becoming a menace for settlements further north, drawing Keth to Paentorath. Taking no notice of the rumour (believing it to be legend) they continude along the coast and trekked into the blizzards, facing bands of ranging Keth as they did so. Eventually, they were forced to take shelter in a cave. What they didn't know was that it was the lair of the Dragon, and they were ambushed by the creature. Although it managed to kill four of the eight people, the remaining men shot crossbows at its eyes, injuring it. Akutun threw his sword at the beast, striking it in the chest. It roared in agony and withdrew into the cavern. It can be assumed that it died of the wounds sustained.