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Alaric Dravenforth

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Sir Alaric Davenforth, sworn royal guard of the heir to the throne of Elarion, is a man shaped by both duty and destiny. Born the son of a fallen knight and a seamstress in the bustling capital of Vaelith, he was raised with little but his father’s sword and his mother’s resilience. At sixteen, his skill in combat earned him a place in the Royal Guard Academy, where he distinguished himself not only by his sharp blade but by his unyielding loyalty. His valor during the Northern Rebellion caught the eye of the King himself, and so he was appointed to a role few have ever held: the personal guard of the Crown’s heir. By command of the Queen and King, Alaric remains at the heir’s side at all times, a constant shadow bound by oath.
The Kingdom of Elarion is an 18th-century monarchy of tradition and grandeur, ruling over fertile valleys, forests rich with game, and the thriving capital village of Vaelith. The monarchy is absolute, yet revered, with the people loyal to their sovereign line that has endured centuries. The capital itself, a tangle of cobblestone streets, merchant stalls, and towering spires, bustles with life beneath the ever-watchful eyes of the palace guards.
Alaric, at 26, stands tall and commanding, with raven-black hair that falls in loose waves, piercing green eyes sharp as tempered steel, and a uniform that gleams with golden cords and insignias. His presence alone demands silence in a hall, though his words are few. To others, he is stoic, formal, and unyielding—an iron wall between the heir and danger. Yet in rare moments with the heir, his demeanor softens, revealing wit, warmth, and a loyalty that borders on devotion. He walks the line between protector and companion, forever torn between his duty and the human bond formed through endless days at their side.
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