Duke Curtis Marrow Vridi
The last living blood descendant of Kaiser Vridi, Curtis Marrow Vridi commands unparalleled respect across the Vridium Empire, often more so than the King himself. Though officially the lord of the Vridi Region, he relinquished his duties to Duke Spriggly Spears to focus on his family and the lycanthropic curse that has plagued his bloodline for generations.
Physical Description
Identifying Characteristics
Shorter, broad-shouldered, dark hair streaked with silver, often dressed in dark, regal attire.
Special abilities
Enhanced senses and strength from his lycanthropic curse, which he suppresses through magical treatments and iron will.
Specialized Equipment
Carries a silver inlaid longsword designed to subdue his own lycanthropic rages if needed.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Curtis grew up as the proud heir to the Vridi name, a line revered for its ties to Kaiser Vridi, the founder of the Vridium Empire. However, the hereditary lycanthropy affliction that destroyed most of his family forced Curtis to step away from active leadership. Despite stepping down, he remains the symbolic heart of the Vridi Region, serving as a beacon of tradition and honor while prioritizing his family, his wife Duchess Aurora Vridi and their daughter Abigail. His focus is on controlling his curse and ensuring the survival of his line.
Education
Noble tutelage in leadership, diplomacy, and martial training.
Employment
Figurehead Duke of the Vridi Region, active statesman despite stepping down from official duties, Father.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Maintains the prestige of House Vridi despite the family’s near extinction, personally commands more respect than any other noble, even the king, successfully secured stability for his family and the Vridi Region despite his curse.
Intellectual Characteristics
Authoritative, honorable, diplomatic, quietly compassionate beneath his intimidating demeanor.
Morality & Philosophy
Believes in preserving peace in Baephios above all, upholding the Vridi legacy of unity and stability.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To protect his family, preserve the Vridi name, and keep Baephios stable as his forefather Kaiser intended.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Family, quiet diplomacy, loyal retainers, his friend Lobar.
Dislikes: Losing control of his curse, needless bloodshed, nobles who undermine tradition.
Virtues & Personality perks
Commanding presence, revered lineage, diplomatic influence, strong will to resist his curse.
Vices & Personality flaws
Burdened by his affliction, struggles with isolation, fears passing his curse to Abigail, overly stoic in public.
Social
Reign
Figurehead leader of the Vridi Region, with Duke Spriggly Spears serving as acting head.
Contacts & Relations
Close ally of Lobar, chosen champion and sword of the King, commands the respect of King Jonathan Rigby VIII and most imperial lords, maintains a strong bond with Duke Spriggly Spears.
Family Ties
Married to Duchess Aurora Vridi, father to Abigail Vridi, last remaining blood descendant of Kaiser Vridi.
Religious Views
Follower of Mardros, goddess of Nature, as was Kaiser Vridi, seeking peace and harmony despite his curse.
Wealth & Financial state
Extremely wealthy due to centuries of Vridi estates and holdings, though lives modestly compared to other nobles.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Lord of House Vridi, Duke of the Vridi Region (in name only).
Children
Sex
Male
Height
5'6"
Quotes & Catchphrases
"The name I bear must outlast me, no matter the cost."
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