Hylas

My name is Sir Hylas Beaumont. You will have heard of my successes in unlocking the bedchambers of the maidens of Theramore. What you probably don't know though, is that as personal favour to her grace, Lady Proudmoore, I have arrived on the shores of the Eastern Kingdoms of the Silver Hand.

I am a paladin, and have vowed never to lie. The younger amongst you will beleive that it is lies that seduce. You have been misled. I have also vowed never to steal, there is a way of touching a woman that takes from her, and a way to touch a woman that gives to her, changing her body into a treasure for her to cherish. There are those in the Church of Holy Light that beleive that only chastity can provide the fullest and most holy life. Desire for beauty is more noble and more truthful. Can there be anything more beautiful, or more holy, than seducing a woman, opening her eyes to her own inner beauty and passion? Our bodies and our souls should not be divided from one another.

Yes, I can wield a sword as well, if not better, than the average mercenary, but any fool can thrust, it takes a skilled man to parry, to restrain himself and thus more enjoy the dance.

Yes, my face is handsome, I walk with confidence and it is alleged that I smile more than is necessary. None of these are important when entering a lady's four poster bed. Not even more wit and play on words, nor my famous discretion. No, the secret to appealing to a true woman is to open her eyes to her own inner beauty. You see,

I'm blessed in being able to see in each and every one that which they try so hard to hide from the world. What they hide away from you under plain clothes, behind wicked swords and armors.

So you see, my friend, ask not "who is Hylas". It is far more interesting to learn instead ... who are you?