Osren the White

Osren the White (23 August 1137-1222) was a Zaleman light-magician. At the age of 19, he became a part of Stephen of Orenden's company, originally a mere servant of Cilcar Hugh but eventually proving his worth to the company as a full member. However, he was kidnapped by the witch coven during the journey and touched one of the runestones of Márimr, cursing him permanently with nightmares and other effects of dark-magic. Osren survived the journey, and Gillam the light-wizard worked with him to contain the dark-magic inside him. Gillam also taught Osren a bit of light-magic, as he discovered Osren had a fair amount of magical blood. Osren, while not a particularly powerful magician, became a renowned wise man and scholar at the royal court of Zalema.

Life
Osren was born in the city of Ventome, the son of one Osgild. At some point became a servant at the court of Count Cilcar V. He was the personal servant of the count's second son, Cilcar Hugh, who brought Osren with him to the royal court and beyond.

Appearance
Osren was tall and lanky, and had short brown hair before and during the journey.

After his ordeal in captivity of the witch coven and return home, his hair became white (thus giving him his epithet). His hair grew very long when he was studying under Gillam, as is required by Zaleman light-wizards.

Name
Osren's name in Middle Zaleman was Osræn, which meant "wise raven."