The Duke

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the devil king


Pronouns he/him
Species Pyrie
Age Young adult
Height 184cm / 6'0"
Alignment Neutral Good
Occupation Grand Duke
Orientation Gay asexual


"We have been sent by Heaven to fulfill our purpose. We cannot define it, but we follow the lead of the stars."
Impressions

A cloaked figure, tall and broad, with a sense of pressure emanating from his being - to those with sixth sense, his presence is harsh, dizzying, discomforting.

Disposition

He wears a permanent expression of piercing coldness. His mannerisms are solemn and dignified; if he scowls, it is one of disapproval.

Demeanor

Overall, he is practical and professional. His discipline is immovable, and he speaks with great poise and formality.

He deigns not to soften his words. He is not unkind; he treats others with courtesy and respect, but friendliness is not his nature, nor does he find it appropriate for someone of his station. He doesn’t hesitate to inform when one isn’t meeting his expectations.

He is extremely occupied with his sovereign duties to the point they consume all his waking hours. He refuses to be “distracted” by other things, and he’s incredibly irritable when his illnesses prevent him from working as much as he’d like.

Arsenal

As a pyrie, his magical gifts are innate. This includes wandless magic and the ability to sense auras. All pyries have an ethereal form - a magical, spirit-like shape that resists attacks, often with additional ease of movement - but the Duke’s is unknown by himself and everyone else. It is, however, so large that he cannot shift indoors.

It is possible the Duke is the strongest pyrie to ever live. His blood is so saturated with energy that it shines a bright pale purple; his skin glows in low light. His most useful abilities are levitation and mind reading: he can read surface thoughts and easily tell one's intentions. He can also redirect attention to himself, psychically commanding others to look at or listen to him.

Although he doesn’t require a wand, he prefers to use one to focus his immense power. The cane he uses - a traumatic fall in his past worsened his already bad back to the point he needs one to walk - doubles as a mage’s staff.

Pastimes

Enjoys coffee, history, cryptography, and traditional games like chess, mahjong, etc.

Trivia

  • He uses the royal we (personal we/us/ours) and refers to himself in third person as “His Majesty” or “His Highness.”
  • He seems to struggle from a memory issue, as he carries around a journal and takes notes on the happenings of his days. It’s impossible to read for anyone else, though, because it’s written in code.
  • In addition to his chronic pain, he has chronic fatigue. He stops functioning altogether during a pain episode, and often, he works from his bed.
  • He wouldn’t physically exert himself too much anyway, though, because even at rest his magical appetite is monstrous. He is always hungry.
  • He is adept at reading, writing, and typing quickly.
  • Although he is of age, he does not drink alcohol, even when offered.