Idriel

**Idriel** is an Elysian who was introduced in Asphodel. *(Played by Comrade Squid)*

## Biography

Idriel's life was fairly uneventful before the Sundering. He grew up in a fairly standard Elysian noble family, growing up in relative luxury. He nearly became indolent, before he turned 18 and met Elodi in person- he hasn't spoken as to what exactly happened, but whatever it was, it inspired him to fulfill Elodi's will at all costs. He joined the military academy and became aligned with the Virtue of Chastity, for strength and clarity of mind. Though he never excelled at fighting, he was a great tactician, and his strategies served Elodi well on the battlefield.

The Sundering, naturally, changed everything. While he was arguably overworked beforehand, the mad disappearance that ensued afterwards has left him totally swamped. Events have led to the gradual decline of his health, both physical and mental, as he brainstorms schemes of survival without rest for days. He constantly travels between Zion and Jehiliath to tend to the defense, personal life suffering greatly as he desperately searches for victory... or at least survival.

Things got worse when he discovered, through means known only to him and a friend in the medical field, that he had become terminally ill. Knowing he has little time left, he continues to serve the Elysian cause as his body degrades, hoping against hope that he will see Elodi in the world before he dies.

## Physical Appearance

A bookish, bespectacled man of short stature and scrawny build. Once quite respectable in appearance, now his regal clothing serves as a contrast to his battered physique. A mess of ruffled brown hair sits atop his head, and his eyes are marked by dark circles under them, a tiredness further emphasized by his sickly skin-tone and trembling mannerisms.

## Personality

Cold, calculating, logical. A tactician through and through, but not without a softer side. Dedicated to winning the war at all costs, and to the dismay of others as much of himself, willing to pay great prices to achieve that. A competent strategist and a competent statesman. He is capable of forming attachments, but he has difficulty balancing his position with his personal life, leading to many a lover leaving him because of his dedication to is work.

### *Strengths*

Very smart, relatively wise, good at strategy and deducing the thoughts of his enemies. Extremely competent, dedicated to the cause, and a smooth operator

### *Weaknesses*

Emotionally distant- finds it difficult to express his emotions or recognize the emotions of others. While he is trained with a sword, he's not particularly skilled with it, and is not a fighter by any stretch of the imagination.

## Relationships

* **Nepheriel** *(Lover, Alive)* Nepheriel is the latest in a string of significant others that Idriel has had, most of the previous ones having been spurred or forgotten due to Idriel's commitment to his work. Nepheriel has always been there for Idriel, perhaps more than Idriel would like, and displays a possessiveness that Idriel does not yet recognize as abusive. After a night of forceful and one-sided passion, Idriel has started to become wise to Nepheriel's manipulation, and considers an escape.
* **Jehudiel** *(Superior Officer, Alive)* Jehudiel is Idriel's immediate superior in the Elysian military, and the one he answers to directly. Jehudiel has always been true to his Virtue and the Elysian cause, and Idriel trusts him absolutely.

## Weapon

Idriel has no experience in any sort of combat.

## Trivia

* Idriel's face claim is Austria from *Axis Powers Hetalia,* thanks Senny.