Duke Alistair

Duke Alistair Aenar is a noble of Valand and the ruler of Temré, the largest region in the country. His family are distant cousins to the Royal Bloodline, and have been ruling over the Dukedom since the founding of the country. He is currently on the run, after being summoned to the capital, Greystone, to be put on trial for the assassination attempt on the Queen's life. 
Duke Alistair is a charismatic and cunning leader, known for his military prowess and strategic mind. He has a loyal following in his dukedom and many of his people are fiercely loyal to him. He is seen as a just ruler who puts the needs of his people first. 
== Biography ==
=== Early life ===
Alistair won his first tourney while still a squire. When he was fifteen, he and his tutor accompanied Sir Clayton and Sir Lawson in their campaign against bandits within the barony of Ramshorn. Alistair fought bravely against a fallen Knight, although he was not the one to kill him, and saved the life of Sir Clayton from two of the outlaws who attacked from behind. As a reward, Alistair was knighted by him.
=== Knighthood ===
Two years after being knighted, Alistair reorganized the Knights of Temré to help protect the Dukedom.
=== Becoming Duke of Temré ===
When his father died, falling off a cliff while fishing, young Sir Alistair became the new Duke at the age of 22, quickly showing his skill as both a military leader and a politician.
== Personality ==
Duke Alistair is a fierce warrior and a tactical genius. He is both a political leader and a leader in battle, often riding and fighting alongside his friend sir Robert Steel the commander of the Knights of Temré.Category:Valand