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The Raven
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The traitor son of the powerful Alerahel family, Elizar is the Captain of the royal guards that are in charge of protecting the Sílarwood family. He personally sees to the protection of the heirs of the Kingdom against his family's desires. Raised as a weapon by which the Alerahel's intended to usurp the Tauran kingdom, Elizar has turned his back on both his family and his community. Nick-named 'The Raven' after the appearance of his armor the crown had commissioned for him specifically, Elizar is a frightening, unknown figure to most
Although the traitor son of the Alerahel family casts a frightening shadow, Elizar is actually a gentle man. Raised to be the weapon that the Alerahel family intended to use to usurp the Tauran throne with, Elizar has found new purpose in instead protecting the Silarwoods. His devotion is blind dsofjdso
Likes
- animals (dogs)
- sparring
- reading
- rings
Dislikes
- sarcasm
- sweet food
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Personality
stoic
Carys is a rock: standing strong both physically and emotionally, she gives off an air of being unaffected by pain, grief, joy, or pleasure. This is a skill honed when it was necessary to present a strong front to those under her command in the military but it's carried on beyond that and now she finds herself afraid of vulnerability and unable to express her emotions comfortably. Still, she's definitely the one you want on your side in a pinch; she stands fast and doesn't let pressure get to her, at least not outwardly.
avoidant
Although physical challenges present no struggle for her, Carys is extremely avoidant when it comes to her personal life and emotional struggles. Rather than face her problems she runs away from them and is more than willing to spend her life running if it means she never has to handle them head-on. She rarely speaks and although she stands strong, she is extremely awkward with human interaction and intentionally pushes others away, finding it easier to keep to herself than to navigate the pain that often comes with interpersonal relationships.
dutiful
A strong sense of duty is what drives Carys -- although she doesn't take very good care of herself, she has no problem stepping up and being there for others. At first it was for her country and a misplaced sense of patriotism, and then when she became disillusioned with that it was for those under her command in her batallion. She took an oath when she became a knight, and although the conditions of war had her violating that oath, she still holds the commandments above almost anything else.
dry
Serious!!
meticulous
Carys is very type-A. From her time in the military, everything either on her person or in her posession is always immaculately clean and put together. Mess bothers her immensely, to the point where she can be a little obsessive about it.
intimidating
Despite the fact that these days Carys is closer to a meek sheep than a vicious wolf, she's well aware of how she comes across to others. She doesn't go out of her way to dissuade others from finding her intimidating, and she's not against using her stature and scars to 'gently' suggest that she gets her way. She would never use force unless absolutely necessary, but being muscular and carrying a sword and never smiling seems to do the trick just fine.
Skills
• swordsmanship
• destruction and fire magic
• armor proficiency
• bonded weapon summoning
• animal handling
Trivia
• Being such a mysterious figure to pretty much everyone, Elizar has been the subject of many rumors and gossip in the royal court. Most of them are outrageous and scandalous, and pretty much all are untrue.
• Upon being recognized as the Captain of the royal guard, Elizar was gifted an elaborate set of armor by King Sílarwood. It's main feature is the helmet that is crafted to look like a raven skull with a single eye that slashes across the front. It is magically enchanted, allowing him to see from this slit that would otherwise not be functional. The rest of the armor is a matching shade of black with a near invisible purple sheen.
• Annie is an old mastiff that is almost always at Elizar's side. She started as a battle dog when Elizar first joined the royal guard, though he couldn't stand to see her in any danger and instead just kept her as a pet. She is very well trained if not a bit stubborn and spoiled rotten.
• He loves to read, and doesn't actually care what it is he's reading. As such, he knows a lot of strange facts about a lot of strange things, which he often shares as a way of not being socially awkward.
Background
Born to the King and Queen of Ifaria, Rhys was declared a blessing when a Unicorn named Aerowen blessed his pregnant mother, causing him to become a Brightmaid. His birth was considered a miracle and a good omen for the people of Ifaria, and he was quickly considered to be the 'prize' of the Kingdom. Growing up was very stuffy and regimented for the Brightmaid; he was extremely sheltered and isolated. He was far more nurtured by his mother than by his father, though he had a healthy respect for him. He also had a close relationship to his Unicorn, who he trusted as his only confidant and friend.
Rhys had a relatively uneventful life -- his days were spent training and studying to be the heir of Ifaria, though he also convinced his parents to allow him to take fencing lessons which he quickly devoted himself to. Eventually Rhys' curiosity about the world outside of the Palace got the best of him and he began to sneak out at night in order to join in the excitement of everyday life. He quickly made a habit of it, disguising himself and going to the darker areas of Highvale to participate in duels and gambling. He never actually accepted any money earned, giving it away and sneaking home in the early hours of the morning before doing it all again the next night.
Shortly after Rhys' 21st birthday, Aerowen was killed by foreign poachers for her hide and her horn. Not more than a month after Aerowen's death, Rhys was kidnapped by a Tiefling who had intended to steal jewels from the palace but found a larger prize in stealing the Prince away for ransom. While travelling with the Tiefling, Rhys fell in love and made enemies with a Thieves' Guild called The Reapers. He was safely returned home by the same Tiefling who had kidnapped him, though this safety did not last long.
The Reapers made an assassination attempt on King Ismail's life during a city-wide celebration, wounding him severely. In order to lead the guild away and mostly out of his own desire to see the world, Rhys ran away with the very Tiefling that had previously kidnapped him. During his travels, Rhys was informed attacked by the Tauran royal family and informed that his father had succumbed to his wounds. Nearly escaping with his life, Rhys made the difficult decision to return to Ifaria and take his place as King, though not before marrying the love of his life.
Relationships
Lover Elizar has completely devoted himself to the protection of the entire Sílarwood family, though none more than the heir to the throne. Elizar loves Lucias and is entirely at the Prince's disposal -- there's nothing that Elizar wouldn't do in the name of his loyalty to the crown and to Lucias specifically. Lucias has given him a sense of purpose, and Elizar views him like the sun he needs to orbit himself around. His feelings for the Prince are very intense; Lucias is not just his lover, he's also the man that Elizar has sworn to lay down his life for.
Friend? Evelyn is just as much under Elizar's protection as her brother, though there's a quiet understanding between the three that Elizar is there for Lucias rather than his twin. Still, it is a responsibility he takes very seriously, both because it's his job and because he knows that Lucias would be absolutely lost without his twin. Elizar likes Evelyn; her company and her soft nature are both very pleasant to him. They often discuss books they've read and are content to just spend a quiet evening together. They also share the same goal of keeping Lucias from destroying himself, so Elizar appreciates Evelyn's help in the matter.
Enemy? Elizar and Rhys don't have an extensive connection -- Elizar was in the background of Rhys' interactions with Lucias, but besides that they had no connection until Elizar tried to murder him under the orders of Lucias. Elizar doesn't actually have anything against Rhys, nor does he totally agree with his partner's decision to try and murder him, but he doesn't really care about murdering him either.
