Meet the Characters: Anvar Greenlith
Linvin Grithinshield is the protagonist of “Quest for the Red Sapphire”. In order to go on his quest and have any chance of success, he needs help. The most indispensable person he brings along is his Uncle Anvar Greenlith. Anvar is an elf who is slight in stature even for his breed. His hair is a blend of white and grey and he wears a long beard kept impeccably groomed. His blue eyes are mesmerizing and are impossible to ignore. He became friends with Linvin’s father, Dirk Grithinshield in Fraylic, the capitol of the Kingdom of Sartan. Anvar had been somewhat of an outcast. The Greenlith family looked harshly upon him for embracing Human culture and most of the humans sneered at him as just another elf. Dirk did not care about such things. He measured a man by his character instead of his heritage. After becoming best friends, Anvar introduced him to his oldest sister, Jelena, who also sought to escape the mundane life of elven society and had come to Fraylic. Dirk and Jelena fell in love and married. Their only son was Linvin and Anvar was given somewhat of a godfather role in the boy’s life. Even when Linvin was in Valia, Anvar would travel for months to see his nephew. Now his visits were of a more serious nature.
Whenever you think Anvar has no more secrets, he reveals another one to you. He is a man of many stories with the right one always ready. Anvar will answer your questions and leave you with two more. He only reveals what he believes you need to know, when he thinks you need to know it. With some people, that would lead to a lack of trust. But for Linvin, his faith and trust in Anvar (he is the only nephew given the privilege of not calling him Uncle) is unshakable. Linvin is intelligent and knows Anvar is withholding details and facts. He also knows that Anvar is too witty and wise to let any information slip before he intends to divulge it to him. On the other hand, he knows Anvar would protect him with his life. This paradox is frustrating and yet understood by Linvin.
Anvar is a peacemaker. He abhors violence and resorts to it after all diplomatic solutions have been tried. Linvin’s headstrong behavior is clearly frustrating to the old elf. Anvar is constantly in Linvin’s ear trying to teach him patience and understanding. It is a lesson Linvin takes to heart at certain times and at others completely ignores; often to his own detriment. Though Anvar scolds all of his nephews, he expects the most out of Linvin and holds him to a higher standard. For all his pacifism, however, if Linvin is in a bad situation, Anvar is the first person there to have his back. He loves Linvin like a son and feels a sense of responsibility for his safety.
Whenever you think Anvar has no more secrets, he reveals another one to you. He is a man of many stories with the right one always ready. Anvar will answer your questions and leave you with two more. He only reveals what he believes you need to know, when he thinks you need to know it. With some people, that would lead to a lack of trust. But for Linvin, his faith and trust in Anvar (he is the only nephew given the privilege of not calling him Uncle) is unshakable. Linvin is intelligent and knows Anvar is withholding details and facts. He also knows that Anvar is too witty and wise to let any information slip before he intends to divulge it to him. On the other hand, he knows Anvar would protect him with his life. This paradox is frustrating and yet understood by Linvin.
Anvar is a peacemaker. He abhors violence and resorts to it after all diplomatic solutions have been tried. Linvin’s headstrong behavior is clearly frustrating to the old elf. Anvar is constantly in Linvin’s ear trying to teach him patience and understanding. It is a lesson Linvin takes to heart at certain times and at others completely ignores; often to his own detriment. Though Anvar scolds all of his nephews, he expects the most out of Linvin and holds him to a higher standard. For all his pacifism, however, if Linvin is in a bad situation, Anvar is the first person there to have his back. He loves Linvin like a son and feels a sense of responsibility for his safety.
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