Description Of The Original Characters
 
The Heroes of Light
 
Riverwind
 
Riverwind, grandson of Wanderer, is a stoic and good natured warrior. He is sometimes distrustful of others, though, and is often over-protective of Goldmoon. He was a poor member of the Que-shu tribe and it was for this reason that the chieftain was so angered and upset when he discovered that his daughter, Goldmoon, was in love with him. He ordered that Riverwind journey to find evidence of the True Gods in order to receive his blessing. Riverwind travelled to the ruins of Xak Tsaroth "where death flew on black wings" and was given the blue crystal staff by an apparition of the goddess Mishakal. He returned to his tribe disoriented and tired but he knew that he would now be able to wed his beloved. The chieftain saw Riverwind and was angered that the warrior was still alive and making blasphemous claims of the origin of the staff which he had given to Goldmoon. Riverwind was sentenced to stoning. Goldmoon heard of this and ran to the aid of the tribesman. The staff she held glowed bright blue and then they appeare in Solace, far away from the tribe. Here they met and joined the companions.  

 Riverwind and Goldmoon wed after the slaves were freed from Pax Tharkas. Their children were good friends with those of Caramon and Tika Majere.

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