Alexander Athomath

Alexander Athomath was considered to be in excellent physical condition throughout his adult life, attributed to his military training and continued service in the Centurion Legion. He maintained a lean, athletic build and showed no public record of chronic illness, injury, or physical impairment during his lifetime.

He was of above average height with a broad, upright posture. His build reflected his years of combat conditioning, with particular emphasis on strength and mobility.

Alexander inherited many features from the Athomath line, including a defined jawline, high cheekbones, Hazel eyes. Contemporary sketches and portraiture frequently compared his appearance to that of his father, King Octavius.

A visible scar ran along the left side of his chin, reportedly the result of a training accident in his early twenties. In later years, a streak of prematurely silver hair developed along his right temple, a feature noted in several official portraits.

No recorded physical tics or recurring conditions exist in public documentation. However, some accounts mention a tendency to adjust his posture or tap his fingers against surfaces during moments of focus or stress.

Early Life

Alexander Michael Athomath was born on the 16th of August, -48 BFE, in the royal palace of Athomathia, the firstborn child of King Octavius Athomath and Queen Ninym of Su. His early childhood was marked by peace and privilege, raised within the heart of the capital during a time of postwar calm between Athomathia and Su. As a child, he was frequently seen alongside his mother during her public walks and was occasionally present with his father during ceremonial appearances.

Following the deaths of Queen Ninym and Queen Mother Melania during the Second Suian War, Alexander’s life changed dramatically. His father entered a prolonged state of personal seclusion, withdrawing from public life and the responsibilities of court. Alexander, still only a young boy at the time, came under the guardianship of Chancellor Nolan Putnam. Raised within the palace, he shouldered unexpected responsibilities at a young age, including helping to care for his younger sister, Aindranla.

Mid Life

As he entered adulthood, Alexander chose a path of service rather than politics. He enlisted in the Centurion Legion, a respected military institution of Alagor, not out of ambition but to ensure the realm's stability in uncertain times. His time in the Legion was marked by dedication and discipline. He rose through the ranks steadily, responding to regional disputes and securing supply lines across the Seven Kingdoms.

Eventually attaining the rank of General, Alexander was known for his calm leadership style and willingness to serve away from the court spotlight. Though he remained distant from the throne, he was regarded as a stabilizing figure within the military and maintained popular support among soldiers and citizens alike.

Late Life

Alexander’s later years were overshadowed by his sister Aindranla's rise as the self-declared Emerald Queen during the Alagorian Civil War. Stripped of public influence, he was reportedly held in a form of political captivity within the palace, under restricted movement during her reign. Records of his activities during this time are limited, though scattered reports suggest that Aindranla may have entrusted him with a personal mission.

It is widely speculated that he was the hidden caregiver to Princess Salena Athomath, Aindranla's daughter, whose existence remained a closely guarded secret throughout the conflict.

Alexander was killed during the final hours of the Alagorian Civil War, during a confrontation within the Grand Hall of the palace. Though the details remain unclear, and only a handful of individuals were present, it is believed that his death was accidental—caused during a moment of conflict with Aindranla herself. The tragedy is often cited as a key emotional turning point that led to Aindranla's ultimate defeat and later imprisonment.

Alexander Athomath began his military career in -31 BFE, at the age of 17, enlisting into the Centurion Legion, Alagor’s elite and unified military command structure.

He was assigned to a stabilization unit tasked with internal border patrol and disaster relief coordination. Over the next several years, Alexander steadily rose through the ranks in managing civil disruptions without excessive force. His leadership in a supply reclamation campaign following the Thalvani Floods of -29 BFE was particularly well-received among local governors.

By -26 BFE, he had attained the rank of General within the Legion and oversaw training and logistics coordination for the Home Guard stationed in Athomathia. His position was largely administrative but regarded as integral to the stability of the capital.

Following the rise of Aindranla Athomath as the Emerald Queen in -24 BFE, both the Centurion Legion and Praetorian Order were officially disbanded. Alexander was removed from his command and placed under close monitoring within the palace. Official records cease here, though multiple accounts suggest he was given a confidential role by Aindranla, potentially linked to the concealment and care of the then-secret child, Salena Athomath.

Though not widely discussed in public records, scholars and historians have noted several likely sources of psychological strain throughout Alexander Athomath’s life. The first and most prominent is the death of his mother, Queen Ninym, during the Second Suian War. At only ten years old, Alexander witnessed the nation's collective mourning and the withdrawal of his father, King Octavius, into grief-driven seclusion. This loss, coupled with the sudden shift in household and national dynamics, left a lasting impact on the young prince.

Raised primarily under the guardianship of Chancellor Nolan Putnam, Alexander bore significant emotional responsibility at a young age—not only as the eldest child of the royal family, but also as a de facto caretaker for his younger sister, Aindranla, during their father's prolonged absence from public life.

Later in life, during the reign of his sister Aindranla as the self-proclaimed Emerald Queen, Alexander found himself in direct opposition to the regime. Though much of this period remains poorly documented, various accounts suggest he struggled greatly with the direction Aindranla had taken the realm. Several sources report that he attempted on more than one occasion to intervene and persuade her to abandon her consolidation of power and the authoritarian control she had established over the Seven Kingdoms.

These efforts, paired with his eventual detainment under her rule, are believed to have placed him under immense psychological pressure. The nature of his captivity and the emotional conflict of watching a sibling dismantle the ideals their family had once stood for likely weighed heavily on him in his final years. His death during the final hours of the Alagorian Civil War, reportedly accidental, has since remained one of the more tragic notes in the realm’s modern history.

His death during the Alagorian Civil War became a turning point in public perception of the conflict. Often seen posthumously as the "final line crossed" during Aindranla’s reign, Alexander’s loyalty and restraint are frequently cited in memorial addresses. His legacy remains tied to tragedy — a reminder of the cost of civil conflict and fractured kinship.