G'ornando

Category:C'thardjia Character
Category:Characters
== Overview ==
Regior G'ornando (Born Ornando) was the Regior of Dotome'tala and a Regior of G'clan. He was married to Regia G'evita and had a daughter, G'ellia. Ornando was a graduate of the University of C'thardjia, where he met Ar'tharg and Sel'montus. After graduating, Ornando travelled to Ori Senata and rescued Mizuya, a young slave and took her to C'thardjia. Ornando and his friends went on to join the Royal Guard of Queen Tr'eulie. Following the Coronation of Queen Tr'millian, now Tharg's wife, Ornando met Regia G'evita and soon formed a relationship with her.
In the aftermath of the Ori Sao Invasion, Ornando married Evita, unknowingly fathered Ellia and travelled to Ori Sao on a diplomatic mission. Arriving at Ori Sao, Ornando was taken prisoner by Premier Tao Airu and remained there for nearly 16 years. During this time he befriended the Premier and became an advisor for him, remaining imprisoned. In 300 AG, he escaped and returned to C'thardjia.
Ornando immediately returned to Dotome'tala but Evita had moved on and did not wish to reconcile with him. She told him of the existence of Ellia but also asked he not become a part of her life, unable to trust him. Ornando's journey then led him to the C'thardji Rebellion where he became a father figure for Lyna, Tharg's daughter.
== Appearance ==
Ornando presented an appearance of tan skin with brown eyes, black hair and a well-trimmed beard. He stood tall at 1.91 metres and in his younger years was very well built. Seemingly ageless, despite some greying in his hair, it was said that he had looked the same for over a decade.
He was almost always found wearing his family's signature purple and the occasional blue or grey. His wardrobe commonly featured stylish capes tailored to fit his stature.
== Biography ==
=== Birth and early years (254-271 AG) ===
In 254 AG, Ornando was born to a nameless family in a small coastal town in C'thardjia. Ornando began working at a young age in order to provide for himself. Gathering the funds, Ornando was then able to study hard enough to look toward enrolling in a University.
=== University (271-274 AG) ===
In 271 AG Ornando was accepted into the University of C'thardjia, studying Statecraft. He dreamt of one day entering a diplomatic or scholarly position in C'thardjia. Outside of his studies, Ornando also attended sword dancing lessons. Here, he met Sel'montus, who came from a noble background. The two quickly became friends and Montus later introduced Ornando to Ar'tharg, a friend from his childhood. The three soon became inseparable and remained close throughout their time at university.
=== Travelling the World (271-276 AG) ===
After graduating, the trio stuck together and begun travelling The Continent. After having visited most of the other kingdoms, they then prepared to travel to other continents. The group spent several years in Bolassoa, partaking in a great variety of activities. The friends often spent time apart, each with different ideas of how best to spend their time. Ornando worked hard to involve himself in the politics of the continent the best someone young and nameless could. Montus found himself enamoured with the culture's weaponry and fighting techniques and great history of conflict the landmass had faced. Tharg, however, took a more personal approach to studying the culture, jumping from one relationship to another. He had no interest in settling down but rather seeking new experiences.
In 276 AG, the group then moved on to the Ori Islands. It was here, Ornando finally made progress with his diplomatic dreams. He had begun making connections around Ori Senata that he hoped would lead him to higher places. Unfortunately, Ornando's dreams were shattered when he came across the young girl, Mizuya. She was a 13-year-old girl in the service of one of his recent connections. Ornando came to understand what 'service' she was providing and made the daring choice to rescue her. He, after making Tharg and Montus aware, fled the Island and returned to C'thardjia with the young girl. Ornando was unprepared to care for young Mizuya and so left her in the care of his mother.
=== Her Royal Guard (277 - 279 AG) ===
A year later, in 277 AG, word spread around C'thardjia that the Queen was looking for new members for Her Royal Guard. Knighthood had always been a dream of Montus' and he convinced Ornando that if he too applied, it may give him the opportunity to become an advisor for Tr'clan. Tharg did not wish to be left out and was beginning to feel aimless and so the trio travelled to Tr'caselle to join the guard.
All three men were brilliant sword dancers but to become a member of the guard meant one had to be exceptional. Queen Eulie was impressed with Tharg and offered him a place, however, did not feel his friends were of his standard. Tharg could not see himself in the role without his best friends by his side and told the Queen that he would only accept if she offers the placement to his friends as well. After much deliberation and some convincing by the Queen's daughter, Princess Tr'millian, she agreed. Days later, the three were made Knights of Her Royal Guard.
=== Trip to Ori Sao (279 AG) ===
Ornando enjoyed being a Knight but felt he was wasting his knowledge of foreign politics. Despite his bad terms with Ori Senata, Ornando made plans to travel to the smallest of the Ori Islands - Ori Sao. Over 150 years ago Ori Sao were believed to have invaded C'thardjia during Mazu's Conquest of C'thardjia. It was forbidden to travel to the island for one's own safety but Ornando took the risk. After so many decades he felt it was time for peace. He did this all without the Queen's knowledge.
His trip was met with confusion from all parties. When he arrived, Ornando was told by the Premier, Tao Airu, that no such invasion ever took place and that C'thardjia had instead cut off all trading and ended communication with Ori Sao. Having insulted their honour, Ornando was ordered home which he made no attempt to argue about. 
When he returned, Ornando explained the situation to Tharg and Montus. Neither one could explain the situation. Word soon reached Princess Tr'millian, whom Tharg had been growing close with. The Princess rationalised that the nation must have covered up the invasion and their people today truly had no idea it happened. Ornando was unsure but accepted this and moved on. Unbeknownst to Ornando, Millian and her mother actually knew the truth behind Mazu's Conquest.
=== The New Queen and King (280 AG) ===
The following year, Prince Tr'cupen, the Queen's uncle, had uncovered a terrible truth. He accused Eulie of being behind the tragic deaths of her sisters and mother, decades earlier. A trial followed and, following testimony from her estranged husband, Tr'marv, Eulie confessed to killing her sisters. The disgraced Queen was found guilty of three counts of murder and high treason. Where a common C'thardji would be sentenced to death, Eulie was instead imprisoned for life in the dungeons of Tr'caselle.
After some time had passed, Tr'millian was coronated Queen of C'thardjia. Immediately following, Millian made her relationship with Sir Tharg known and preparations began for their wedding. Late that year, the Wedding of Queen Tr'millian and Sir Ar'tharg took place. Many Regias and Regiors from across C'thardjia attended the wedding. One such guest was the young Regia G'evita of Dotome'tala. To Ornando, it was love at first sight. The past couple of years had been a confusing time for Ornando but in this one instance, everything made sense.
=== Life with G'evita (281 - 282 AG) ===
Ornando was a handsome man but throughout his life, he had struggled to meet someone he felt comfortable enough to be closely intimate with. At last, Evita was that soul he had been searching for. Evita had recently lost her mother and so the responsibility of Regia of Dotome'tala was thrust upon her. Fortunately for her, Ornando had been dreaming of the chance to put his diplomacy studies to use. She invited him to be her most senior advisor, to which he happily accepted. He was leaving his friends and the guard behind but he knew this was his destiny.
After over a year together, Ornando proposed to Evita and the pair were to be married the following year.
=== The Ori Sao Invasion (282 - 283 AG) ===
In late 282 AG disaster struck as the Ori Sao attacked C'thardjia's shores. The first phase of their invasion had begun. Believing he was responsible, Ornando knew it was his duty to do everything he could to protect his home. Ornando, his friends, fellow Knights and anyone else who wished to fight travelled to the invaded towns to put an end to the madness. The C'thardji greatly underestimated the Ori Sao and paid the price. The few men still alive were forced to retreat back to the castle. Whilst the King and Montus escaped, Ornando refused to stop fighting. This invasion was his fault and they were invading the very towns he grew up in. Ornando was overwhelmed but his life was spared by the Ori Sao's general Wi Ariu who instead took him as her prisoner.
Ornando was held captive for weeks as the C'thardji awaited reinforcements from other kingdoms. The Ori Sao continued to take towns along the shore but didn't expand much considering the size of their army. Eventually, Ornando was rescued by his friend, Sel'montus. During their escape, Montus engaged General Ariu in combat and managed to kill her. The two discovered plans of an attack on Tr'caselle and swiftly returned to tell everyone. On their way home Ornando, weak from imprisonment, told his long time friend that he was going to marry G'evita the moment the war was over. Montus told his friend that this war would soon be over and that he was happy for him, keeping his spirits up. In actuality, Montus was conflicted. His friends had left the guard and were soon to both be married, and he was to be forgotten.
Ornando rested as Tr'caselle was attacked. Montus, Tharg and the others valiantly defended their castle but feared they could not carry on forever. Fortunately, aide from another Kingdom arrived just in time, and the Ori were pushed back. The C'thardji made one last stand of defiance as the Ori fled their base at the East Beach Castle ruins and with that, the war was won.
=== Aftermath of the Invasion (283 AG) ===
Days after the stand at East Beach, G'evita married Ornando. From that moment on he was Regior G'ornando of Dotome'tala. His hard work and good nature had given him the life he had always dreamed of. However, the new Regior still believed his business with the Ori Sao was unfinished. He explained his intentions to formally settle with Premier Airu but Evita forbade him from returning there. Montus, too, wasn't prepared to accept victory. Although, unlike his friend, Montus' reasoning was built on a desire for revenge. Although, perhaps he just envisioned one last adventure with his friends. Queen Millian warned the proud knight that his words went against the pacifist ideals of C'thardjia. Tharg stood by Millian and with that, Montus abandoned the guard and fled C'thardjia. Many believed Montus left to take matters into his own hands but Tharg understood his friend felt betrayed and assumed he would return in time.
=== Returning to Ori Sao (284 AG) ===
In 284 AG, Ori Sao raiders attacked a small town in C'thardjia. The threat was dealt with but this marked the beginning of the lengthy Ori Sao Raids and proved to Ornando that diplomacy was necessary. This time, however, Ornando left without telling his wife. His now, unbeknownst to him, pregnant wife. When Ornando arrived, negotiations immediately failed and Ornando was taken prisoner. When reports reached Tr'caselle that Ornando and his ship were missing, Tharg made plans to search for his friend. However, after receiving the news from a distraught Evita about her pregnancy, Millian pleaded with her husband not to leave his children as Ornando did to his unborn child. Tharg reluctantly agreed and remained in C'thardjia.
=== Advisor to the Premier (284-300 AG) ===
Premier Tao Airu had planned to use Ornando as a means to make deals with C'thardjia. However, any requests sent to C'thardjia seemed to never reach the Queen. Airu considered sending some Ori to C'thardjia but feared they would treat any diplomats the same way he treated Ornando when he arrived. The Premier struggled to decide what his next move should be and so he eventually turned to Ornando to ask for his input. Ornando realised if he played the long game with Airu it could give him the opportunity to return home. Ornando suggested that making amends with C'thardjia was a lost cause and that the Premier should instead look to improving his reputation in the eyes of the other Ori Islands.
In time Ornando gained the trust of the Premier and soon became his senior advisor in diplomacy. Ornando was restricted to the Premier's palace but believed if he continued to bond with Tao that he would give him further freedoms. With Ornando's help, Ori Sao saw a period of prosperity and reconnection with the other Ori nations.
In 299 AG, following the devastating fire at the Broitar, Tharg convinced Millian to travel with him to Ori Sao to put an end to the raids. Sir C'vyndar, Millian's Advsior of Diplomacy, also accompanied them. When they arrived, Airu ensured Ornando was sent elsewhere to avoid the discovery of his prisoner turned advisor. Years ago, the Premier was to use Ornando to his advantage but had now come to care for him too much to let him go. Working with advice Ornando had once given him, the Premier negotiated with the Queen and agreed to work harder to prevent renegade Ori from travelling to C'thardjia. Tharg took note of the language the Premier used and was reminded of Ornando. He asked Airu about his friend, as it was never concluded where exacty Orndando went missing. The Premier assured him he had never met Ornando but Tharg could tell something was amiss.
After returning to C'thardjia, Tharg could not shake the feeling that Tao Airu knew something about his friends' whereabouts and promptly set off again for Ori Sao. However, Millian's worst fears were realised when Tharg was later reported as missing.
=== Escaping Ori Sao (300 AG) ===
As one final test of Ornando's loyalties, Tao told him about the Queen and King's visit. Ornando was furious but remained calm and convinced the Premier that he no longer cared for C'thardjia. Tao was fooled by the act and soon began giving Ornando further freedoms. It was during a visit to Ori Senata in 300 AG, that Ornando requested some brief time alone to explore the city of Kona'tena, to which Tao accepted. Of course, Ornando used this chance to find a ship and, at long last, return home.
Realising Ornando had fled the islands, Tao was devastated. He was prepared to send armies to C'thardjia to find him but was persuaded against by Jun, his husband. Jun, previously having suspicions about Tao's relationship with Ornando, accused him of having an affair with the C'thardji. Tao denied his claims but Jun at the very least knew Tao had some sort of unhealthy interest in Ornando. The pair separated the following year.
=== Returning Home (300 AG) ===
After 16 years, Ornando was finally back in C'thardjia. However, he returned to Dotome'tala to find he had been gone for too long. G'evita had long given up on her husband and remained angry with him for leaving her and their unborn daughter. She told Ornando of their daughter, Ellia, but refused him any means of seeing her as punishment for leaving her in such a time of need. Ornando was distraught but could not persuade his wife and left her alone. Ornando made his way to Tr'caselle, hoping to reunite with Tharg but came to discover his friend had gone missing attempting to find him. Ornando did not dare meet with Millian, knowing she would blame him for Tharg's disappearance. Ornando was finally home but had lost everything.
Category:C'thardjia Guard