Aldathar Greythorn III
King Aldathar Trentor Greythorn, III of Vashnir
Aldathar Greythorn III is the current king of Vashnir, ruling with courage but also warmth towards the other countries of Isaldar, and protecting its residents from its few enemies through military force and prowess.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Aldathar was born in Krolask, surrounded by priests who had prophesised the birth of an heir to the thrown who would lead them out of chaos and present order to Vashnir. He was brought up in the Grand Palace in Krolask, having a fierce curiosity for the world around him. Aldathar went to study at the Academy of the Saints in Krolask at 16, the youngest student in his year. He excelled in his classes and was revered within his family for his quick wits and intellect. He left school at 19 to further his training before becoming head of the Vashni Infantry at 21. After his father's death, he became the head of military force and the King of Vashnir at age 26, becoming victorious over the Eastern Armies and continuing to reign and protect Vashnir till present day.
Education
Aldathar studied arcana and fighting at the Academy of Saints, developing tactics & strategy and the magical abilities of the world.
Employment
Aldathar was the head of the Vashni Military's infantry before becoming the ruler of Vashnir after his father's death.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Aldathar fought greatly in the Battle of the Crossroads, against the armies of orcs and goblins that had descended onto the Vashnir and Ilsworth borders with elves and members of many other races. After hearing of his father's death on the frontlines, he lead the True Army himself into the enemy territory of Malodor and over many years drove them back far east until he slayed Forgash-Era the Hobgoblin commander to end the battle for good and sent the enemy fleeing from his kingdom. This then drove him to properly take up the mantle as King and protect his kingdom from harm.
Mental Trauma
His many warring efforts with the Orc forces has lead him to develop PTSD, and experiences many episodes, having to contain it within him. He has kept this secret for decades, ashamed of what his country would think of him if he told them.
Intellectual Characteristics
Aldathar's education at the Academy of Saints gave him a strong level of knowledge on the arcane, fighting styles, weaponry and culture. He is also a very open-minded person, with a curiosity for the unknown.
Morality & Philosophy
He believes in the freedom and protection of all in his country, within the laws he sets. He does not discriminate against races, he takes in goblins to his country as long as they respect the culture and laws of the land.
Taboos
He fiercly dislikes the use of clubs, as his father died from the use of one by a goblin. He can also not stand smoking, but it is not prohinited in his prescence in a public place.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
After his father's passing, Aldathar dedicated himself to protecting those in his care, which drove him to take up the mantle of King and drive the Orc-kind out of Vashnir. His service to Guarda, God of Protection, also strives him to continue his duties.
Representation & Legacy
Aldathar is known throughout Vashnir and other colonies as a strong and dedictaed leader, whom his citizens follow not out of fear, but respect. There have been many buildings and creations made in his honour, and his painting can be found within the National Vashni Museum along with his father's.
Social
Reign
Aldathar III has reigned over Vashnir for 20 years, with many successes in his time. In his first year he increased protection of the western borders against the goblins and orcs, as well as improving trade deals with the Raveshan government. In his later years he improved the quality of life Vashnir through increasing research into healing and potion brewing, as well as promoting equality throughout the land.
Contacts & Relations
As ruler of Vashnir, Aldathar has connections deep within his country's people, as well as internationally in Ilsworth, Ravesh, Goroth, Chern and Rasto. He is on good terms with Telpe of Ilsworth and the Dragonborn clans of Balarozzo, who join often in his military ranks.
Family Ties
Aldathar's great ancestor was Randall Greythorn, who was the founder of Vashnir and who's family have ruled over the lands ever since. His brother Fallanor is the Overseer of Trade and his wife Shelaam is Overseer of Construction and Architecture.
Religious Views
Aldathar follows his country's common worship for Helm, God of Protection, visiting the Church of the Iris in Krolask often.
Social Aptitude
Though he isn't overly charismatic, the King commands the room with just his presence, and every word spoken is a font of knowledge for all to learn from.
Mannerisms
Being a part of the royal family and the upper class, Aldathar speaks and behaves very stately and noble-like. As soon as he is alone however, this facade drops and he prefers to relax and not bother with the formalities.
Speech
He has an elegant and smooth voice, but other than that a regular Vashnir voice. He often greets people as "my friend" and often uses metaphors in his speech along with a wide vocabulary.
Relationships
Wealth & Financial state
As he is part of the royal family in Vashnir, Aldathar has had a large wealth for all his life and is part of the Upper Class of Vashnir, though does not like to use the term often as he wants equality for all his citizens. He trades goods from his country with produce from Ravesh and weaponry from Ilsworth and Goroth.
The King of Vashnir, devoted to protecting his country from the threats of the Orks and the goblins.
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Current Status
Ruling over Vashnir
Species
Ethnicity
Age
46
Circumstances of Birth
Prophesised by the leaders of the church, quite loosely
Birthplace
Krolask
Family
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Larten Keep
Pronouns
He/him
Sex
Male
Gender
Man
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Brow,/hazel, friendly
Hair
Shoulder length, brown fair hair
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Bronze, perfect skin
Height
5'12''
Weight
93kg
Belief/Deity
Guarda
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