Valerian March

Valerian March is the father of Ophelia de Tyfels. Valerian was formerly an Inquisitor. He was acclaimed as Lordamere's greatest swordsman.
== Biography ==
Valerian was born into a poor family from Marsovia. He was orphaned at a young age. Valerian and his older brother, Gideon, joined the Wolves, a rebel paramilitary. They grew up under the guidance of commander Rell. Rell's band of Wolves, the Bastard's Brotherhood, fought against the crown in Forellon, and also pursued crime to support their cause. At the age of sixteen, Valerian met Princess Freya de Tyfels, crown princess of Forellon, and the two quickly fell in love. Two years later, Freya left Drakteborg to marry Valerian. They had a daughter, Ophelia. Seven years later, Freya was forced to return to the capital with Ophelia. In the Lastlight Conspiracy, a scheme by the Wolves and House var Emhain led to the royal house being murdered. Freya, Gideon, and several of Valerian's other friends from his years in the paramilitary were killed. Ophelia, a powerful political bargaining piece, was taken by the Wolves. Valerian was framed for Freya's murder by the newly crowned Emperor Runo var Emhain. His punishment was to sign a Blood Contract with the Inquisitors.
Valerian spent the next nine years as an Inquisitor, killing Wolves, Cathars, and syndicate members alike. Valerian began drinking and gambling. Valerian's unrivaled swordsmanship and sheer brutality earned him a fearsome reputation as the "Ghost Wolf". Valerian committed atrocities in the belief that he would be reunited with Ophelia. The final job for him to wipe away his debt is to kill his former friends in the Wolves.
== Personality ==
Valerian is gruff and grizzled from a lifetime of violence, drinking, and pain. He suffers from depression and guilt, pushing him down a self-destructive path. He is untrusting of others and bears animosity towards the world. Having been both the cause and victim of great suffering, he feels no moral bounds anymore. Despite his bloody past, and his stern and taciturn exterior, Valerian hides a warmth spirit. He is nurturing and protective of those he loves, especially Ophelia.
While Valerian is typically a man of few words, he can be charming and sarcastic. Before Freya's death, Valerian had a charismatic and outgoing personality. While he is much more jaded and reserved now, his wit and charm sometimes does come out.
Having lost almost all of his friends and loved ones, Valerian is incredibly protective and affectionate towards Ophelia. While Valerian is typically fearless, he is scared of losing her.