Lord Maru Yin

Lord Maru Yin is a name mentioned mostly in old stories.
a wise and skilled Ronin from far away lands, he has traveled for many years in search of life's fleeting beauty.
He is one of the rare Xiangjian a name given to those who have given everything they are to their blade. In literal sense their weapon (normally a sword) seats the wielders soul.
Maru Yin's blade is known as Shisu-Yato a gift from a noble of The Thorn Throne, as thanks for his assistance in their kingdom's conflict many years ago.

Shisu-Yato is longer than most long swords, with a wide blade and large handle to accommodate the Toad's large bodily frame. Legends say the blade is almost weightless and the wind fears it.
folk lore in the Feywild says that if the wind suddenly changed direction it must be fleeing from Lord Maru yin.

Maru Yin looks for a place to settle-down, but a call for adventure keeps pushing him along a never ending path. He tries to aid those he meets with wisdom, its rare for him to engage in battle anymore and when he is forced to draw his blade, Non-leathel means are used.
killing needlessly is something he no longer wishes for after his apprentice left a sea of violence where they walked.

Maru Yin is never seen far without a cloud of smoke, herbs and mushrooms he gathers or purchases brewed into a concoction for his Ol' smoking pipe. A pleasant pass time for him.

Maru used to have a skilled apprentice, they travelled together for many years, A violent fallout between them left a village in ruins and the two parting ways

A noble warrior of a long forgotten family. his homeland of The Feywild a long distant memory.
Ronnin, a name given to warriors who have for one reason o another, lost their master, those who they were bound to serve and protect.

Maru's Master was slain, As his warrior who failed to protect, Maru was deemed Ronnin and cast out of the sprite Mountains, Not before been given the title of Lord. as per his Master's will. so at least his Honor would be remembered.

Like many others traveling from a different plane of exitance Maru ended up in the Promised Archipelago When crossing the borders of The Feywild
Outsider, That's what most are called who manage to leave the Archipelago

Feywild War
The 22 year war between The Thorn Throne and La Cour Florale left quite a scare upon Maru's homeland. The Spirit mountains nabouring the claimed kingdom of the Throne, Maru acted as diplomat between the spirits and the fey of Thorn Throne. Eventually being granted the title of Lord within their kingdom and noble warrior.

Only when The Lost Prince and Princess of the Thorn Throne invaded the land with Forgine flags did Maru understand the depravity the family had sunk too. This war had no Honour and Maru only sat and watched the battle unfold, ending with the death of The kind and Prince. The Princess seemed to have been driven mad with rage as she stalked the castle after the battle, Murdering every slave, prisoner and servant who were unfortunate enough to be caught in her fury.
It was now Maru intervened, ushering those who could out of the castle, out of the princess's fury. the many were slain but some were saved thanks to Maru's efforts. during a final sweep the Princess Adelina caught her gaze upon him.

The battle was swift, ending with Maru dealing a mortal wound to Ade's leg.
Maru sheathed his blade. its over, the wound would be fatal if not treated and it would be impossible to give chase without healing it, There was no one around for miles to help her, Maru was free to escape and so he did.

Maru has not been back to the fey wilds since then. Fearing the new ruler's punishment he fled to the mortal world.