Changes: Dan "Strider" Harlow

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This page will tell you about the Canadian tribesman, Dan Harlow. (Played by Scott Adkins.)

Statistics

D.O.B: 1868

Died: 24th September 1892

Age: 22

Height: 5ft10

Weight: 199lbs

Hair Colour: Brown

Eye Colour: Green

Occupation: Builder, ranch hand, blacksmith, bounty hunter.

Early Life

Dan was a descendant of Elros Tar-Minyatur. His ancestor Arvedui was wedded to Fíriel, who bore their son Aranarth, making Dan the last descendant of Anárion as well. When Dan was only two years old, his father Estelo was killed while pursuing Rebels. Dan was afterwards fostered in the same tribe by Growling Bear. At the request of his mother, his lineage was kept secret, as she feared he would be killed like his father and grandfather if his true identity as the descendant of Lideno and Heir of Herakin became known. Dan was renamed Strider and was not told about his heritage until 1886.

Story

Dans mother was a Canadian white female and his father was a tribesman from one of the three tribes of Tall Trees. Dan was born and raised in a tribe for 20 years and lately has made residence in Mallory's Ranch next to Johnny and Roger. Dan has a special ring given to his by Growling Bear, the Ring of Barahir, which Dan will never take off his finger.

Personal Life

Dan was a quiet, hard working youngster who could shoot a jackrabbit a mile away with his trusty bow. He met the beautiful Lusia Fortuna in his time as a Rebel, they have been together since. He is one hell of a fighter, due to being brought up with the Natives, and is a temp builder. Dan also works for the Marshall as a bounty hunter, Dan is a unique hunter because of his refusal to use firearms. Dan was also one of the three rangers of Colorado, Dan represented Tall Trees and Canada, Dan was the hunter of the group, wearing grass and snow ghillie suits to silently and unexpectedly take down elk, deer, even wolf and bear. Dan does this job every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Importantly, Strider's most prized possession is "Goranoon", a broken long sword that has been around for thousands of years. The only time you see Goranoon is during the fight at the Dixie Rose, when he and Reyes fight to the death.

Time as a Rebel

When Dan was 17 he set off to Mexico because he heard of a faction that would promise to change everyone's life and overthrow the Mexican government. As Dan didnt agree with any of the governments ideas, he enrolled in Reyes' Rebels. The first attack was to send a message to the government by wrecking Escalera. They started the attack by hurling fire bottles at the walls before proceeding to shoot down the federales. Dan and Reyes burst through the sheriff office door and Dan stabbed his knife into the federales hand, nailing him to the table before back-handing him in the nose. Reyes then procceded to shoot the sheriff in the head. Just a few second later a federal threw a stick of dynamite threw the only window of the sheriffs office, Reyes ran out followed by Dan, they were both blown flying backwards. After a few missions, Reyes led Dan into a large hall. "Well Dan," Reyes sighed, "You have gave us all we need, and I thank you... but, we don't need your Canadian ass hanging around here. Dan... hand in your gun, your poncho and get out of here." Dan was grabbed by two Rebels, "Reyes, what are you doing? I helped you overthrow De Santa." Reyes walked out of the hall and came back with a gagged and bound Luisa. Dan struggled in the Rebels arms, "LEAVE HER ALONE!!" He bellowed. Reyes proceeded to punch Luisa in the face, knocking her to the floor. "You bastard." Dan grimaced. Reyes pulled out his dagger, "So, I'm gonna take this dagger, I'm gonna slit her throat, and then... I will simply let you live in pain, knowing that I, Abraham Reyes, had killed the woman you love." Reyes walked closer to Lusia and stroaked her bruised face. Dan viciously elbowed the Rebel to his right in the nose, and heel kicked the other into a meat hook, impaling the Rebels neck. Dan ran at Reyes and threw a pummelling punch. Reyes dodged and stabbed Dan in the back of the hand and wrenched it down, cutting his hand wide open, Reyes then front kicked Dan, shattering his ribs. Dan screamed in pain and fell to the floor. Reyes laughed and left Dan and Luisa in the hall. As Reyes walked out he set the wooden hall alight. Dan regained conciousness and mustered all of his strength, he lifted Luisa on his shoulders and rescued her.

Natives vs Rebels

One year before Dan came to the ranch, he was involved in a gruelling battle between tribe High Wolf and Reyes' Rebels. The fight started when the Natives invaded the Rebel camp slaughtering hundreds of Rebels and setting the tents alight. During the battle Dan mainly used his bow, but when he got to Reyes' tent, he pulled out his tomahawk and tried to bury it in Reyes' head. Reyes reversed Dans attack and stabbed Harlow in the shoulder with a long thin bayonet, luckily Tonto, the tribe leaders son, ran in and shot Reyes with a bow in the leg. Dan was then taken back to camp and healed from his wounds.

Death

Dan returned to Reyes' camp in Mexico with the Natives bringing down the force of a thousand on top of the Rebels heads. At the end of the fight, Reyes shot down Shadow Bear in front of Dan in cold blood, Dan, filled with rage, ran to Shadow Bear's body and held his corpse in his arms. Reyes walked over to the crouched Dan, "It's over, boy... and, your going down." Reyes smiled, loading his gun. Dan grimaced, "If I'm goin', your comin' with me!" Dan leapt at Reyes, Reyes pulled the trigger and shot Dan in the gut, Dan fell to his knees and Reyes walked backwards. "Dan... your services are no longer required." Reyes fired again but Dan hurled his tomahawk at the same time, Dan was hit in the shoulder and fell, Reyes was struck slap-bang in the centre of his forehead and his lifeless body fell onto the campfire. Dan was dazed, he tripped and fell into the rapids. He washed up near Mallory's Ranch and was found by Roger and Sully. Daniel Tanto Harlow is now buried in the cave atop Nekoti Rock, on his grave it says: "He is now with our ancestors, we worship him as our very own god. Ace." It was written by the tribesmen of Cochinay as a homage to Dan, who was their best warrior.

Trivia

- Dan's favourite weapons were his: tomahawks, his bow, his knifes, his mandau and his pool cue.

- Dan is called 'Danny' by Johnny and is called 'Ace' by Roger and Jerry.

- Dan's accuracy with bow and tomahawk is brilliant.

- Dan's working production names were (in order): Carter Slade (Western Stories: 2009-2010), Danny Ketch (Western Stories-Life in the West: 2010-2012), Hector Harlow (American Guns: 2013-2013) and Dan Harlow (American Guns: 2013-???)

- Dan has used two guns more than once: Springfield Rifle and Volcanic Pistol.

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 ==Story==
+Dans mother was a Canadian white female and his father was a tribesman from one of the three tribes of Tall Trees. Dan was born and raised in a tribe for 20 years and lately has made residence in Mallory's Ranch next to Johnny and Roger. Dan has a special ring given to his by Growling Bear, the [[Ring of Barahir]], which Dan will never take off his finger.
-Dan was brought up in a wealthy and rich family in central Canada, at age 12 Dan saw his mother and father get shot down by Abraham Reyes. A few years later Dan was sent to an orphanage because his friendly butler, Alfie, had died of natural causes. When Dan was 16 he was trained and moulded into a warrior by the native tribesmen of the South and made an unbreakable oath that one day he would kill Reyes. Upon his return to America he was kidnapped and ended up being thrown out of a coach and landing in Mallory's Ranch, breaking his ribs. He was taken in by Johnny Mallory and Roger Marston and they soon became great friends.
 ==Personal Life==