Forrest Brightmane

Forrest Brightmane (born 2 bsr) is a half-elf plant warlock, and partner to Rocco Brightmane/Uno.

Early Life
Born in Kurosekai shortly before the Scientarian Revolution to Amber Brightmane and Monty Hoheim, Forrest grew up during the transition between the old regime, the scientarians, and the reign of King Kusotare I. He attended a special school set up by well to do citizens to help half-elf children have a sense of community and pride. It was there that he became close friends with Fiona Leafwind. His father supposedly died in 12 asr after being conscripted into the Scientarian Army and forced to fight in the Whispering Woods against a powerful necromancer. This left Forrest and his mother alone, which profoundly impacted the young man's life. He delved deeply into his studies, particularly botany and medicine like his parents, and once the Scientarians were driven from the city in 15 asr he began to study to become a wizard like his father. In 37 asr, Forrest's mother decided to leave Kurosekai for good, missing her ancestral home in the forest, leaving Forrest in charge of the Green Thumb Apothecary.

Meeting Rocco
While walking through town one day, Forrest saw a Kurosekai guardsman was challenging people to fights in the street for cash, and noticed an attractive young man taking on the challenge. This was Rocco Uno, a half-simian brawler who was working as a pit fighter at the Pits of Bloodlust. In the fight, Rocco's clothing was torn and his tail popped out, and the racists in the crowd heckled the young man mercilessly. While initially interested in the physicality and attractiveness of the fighter, his heart went out to him following the insults he received. He noticed Rocco's cloak that he had left behind after fleeing from the insults, and went to pick it up and to try and return it to him. He spent a decently long amount of time trying to find Rocco, until eventually finding him getting intensely drunk in a tavern to wash away the sorrows. Forrest returned the cloak, the two got to talking, and despite their differing personalities ended up really liking each other, and started a romantic relationship. They grew incredibly close over that next year, even falling in love.

Leaving Kurosekai
After Rocco and his compatriots had their first run in with Vile Cruelty, Forrest reluctantly followed Rocco as he went on his journey to Marenwald. Initially planning to propose to his boyfriend to try and keep him from leaving, he considered it too much of a risk to offer an ultimatum and decided to come along.