Alteris's Links
Alteris only knows Lilavaire as an uncharacteristically kind villager in an otherwise hostile village. Though he is hated there for his demon heritage due to the fact that Belaqaam, the Demon King, forcefully usurped the territory and subjugated the people, Lilavaire shows him immense kindness. He eventually discloses his plans to fell Prince Erazius to Lilavaire who, wanting to put a stop to the cruelty of the kingdom, volunteers for his cause. She becomes a beloved ally and friend to Alteris, someone who can support and encourage him in times of doubt.
Secretely the mother of Alteris, Lilavaire shows him hospitality and kindness when no one else in her village would. As a wanted traitor Alteris flees his kingdom with his partner, taking up residence in abandoned barracks on the outskirts of Lilavaire's village. His demon heritage makes him an enemy of her home, but she risks her life to harbor him. When she hears of his plans to rebel against Prince Erazius, God of Demons, she dedicates herself to his cause, rallying an army to do her part.
Originally one of Belaqaam's soldiers, Alteris is chosen to be the guardian and representative of Erazius' first bride. After finding the bride displeasing, Erazius goes on a violent rampage, injuring the dissatisfactory bride and petrifying Alteris. The bride is rescued by a spirit, who grants her a wish--she spends it on reviving Alteris and returning his health and body in its entirety. Having both been wronged by the Demon Kingdom and knowing of the disastrous results of Erazius rising to power, the two pledge to kill the King (who Erazius kills for them) and then the prince.
Erazius was originally largely indifferent to Alteris, seeing the guard as a nuisance more than anything. Appointed as the guard and spokesperson of Erazius' first bride, the prince turns him to stone when he makes a plea to spare the life of the bride.