Korrana, known as “Bellstrider” to those who have survived her approach, is a towering half-giant of unmatched strength and endurance. Her past is largely unknown, even to herself, as her early life was a series of trials and survival in the harsh wilderness. Raised on strength and solitude, Korrana grew into a fierce wildling who took what she needed without asking, her instincts honed as sharp as any weapon.
One fateful day in the wilds of Rivermond, Korrana crossed paths with Daelen Bloodthorn, an unassuming yet dangerous figure whose power she underestimated. She tried to ambush and overpower him, intending to take his belongings and continue her life of ruthless independence. But Daelen's dark magic swiftly turned the tables, and in a flash of necromantic energy, he stole her eyesight, leaving her in pitch darkness. Seething with anger and fear, Korrana was prepared to face her end, but Daelen saw potential in her strength and resilience.
In her moment of weakness, they struck a twisted bargain. While he would not restore her vision, he amplified her other senses, granting her blindsight, the uncanny ability to perceive her surroundings without seeing them. To ensure she would always be known by her enemies, he fastened heavy bells around her waist, their ominous chime echoing through the lands whenever she approaches. As a final mark of her servitude, he placed an animal skull upon her head as a helmet, forever veiling her face and cementing her fearsome new identity.
With her sight stolen but her other senses heightened to extraordinary levels, Korrana became a relentless force, impervious to most physical harm. She is now bound to Daelen, guarding him with unbreakable loyalty alongside her companion, a massive undead monstrosity raised by Daelen’s own hand. Together, they form a terrifying duo that crushes all threats to their master. Though Korrana will never again see the beauty of the natural world, she roams it as a specter of dread, her bells heralding her approach, her loyalty unshaken, and her formidable skills forever in the service of Daelen Bloodthorn’s dark ambitions.