Vyre Heliatate

> You’ve got a good heart. I can tell you mean well, and that you have a strong sense of right and wrong, even despite your past. I trust you, Vyre Heliatate.
>
> Bastien Helrene, *Banner of Red, Orange and Marigold*

## Vyre Heliatate

### Aliases

* Prince Trevyren Miscrost III
* Junior
* Mr. Heliatate
* Brucen (fake name)
* The Undying Prince

### Relatives

* Trevyren Miscrost II (father)
* Rasvia Miscrost (mother)
* Brucen Heliatate (adoptive father)
* Tryvia Miscrost (sister)
* Tachiel Miscrost (brother)
* Thea Miscrost (sister)
* Taeden Miscrost (brother)
* Taaliyah Onasisi (half-sister)
* Seqian Mingzhu (partner)

## Appearances

### Appears in

* Banner of Red, Orange and Marigold (first appearance)
* Banner of Green, Blue and Indigo
* Banner of Black, White and Lily (mentioned)

Vyre Heliatate is one of the supporting protagonists in the *Banners Saga*. He is the adopted son of Brucen Heliatate and was formerly Prince Trevyren Miscrost III. He is hired by Bastien Helrene to deliver a letter to Seqian Empire, and there he becomes quick friends with Seqian Mingzhu. He returns to Miscrost Kingdom upon discovering the truth about his birth and that he is meant to fulfill The Prophecy.

## History

### Early Life

Brucen Heliatate, a local blacksmith and criminal smuggler, rescued Vyre from a fire in the Upper District and nursed him back to health. Brucen called the boy Vyre, since that was the only word he could muster upon being rescued. While Vyre was fairly conscious the night of the accident, sleeping with his head wound caused him to forget everything the following morning. Brucen, not knowing how to help find Vyre's family, decided it best to take Vyre under his wing. He gave Vyre his last name of Heliatate and raised him as his own, eventually inducting him into the Tri Eye Company to work as an Intimidator.

Vyre was content with Brucen and more than happy to assist with his criminal undertakings, preferring it much more than taking on an apprenticeship as a blacksmith. Vyre enjoyed his work and appreciated the freedom that the company gave him, and that he was never required to resort to violence as part of his work. Vyre still pursued his long-lost love for music, often writing songs and humming to Brucen while he worked. Vyre never questioned about his life before Brucen, fearing what answers Brucen might give him. Vyre loved Brucen and enjoyed living with him, and never longed for a change of station.

### Banner of Red, Orange and Marigold

Vyre first makes an appearance at Lord-In-Trust Chaemus Helrene's funeral alongside Brucen, where Vyre questions the odd circumstances of the funeral and the mysterious death of Regal Lord Helrene. The two talk about their lives and work, with Brucen teasing Vyre for having a wild night that left him passed out on the front doorstep in the morning. Brucen then offers Vyre a job, which he reluctantly accepts. Vyre then watches with surprise as Princess Tryvia Miscrost announces her secret marriage to Chaemus Helrene and advocates for her promotion to Lady-In-Trust.

Later, a man named Mr. Stoneson speaks to Princess Tryvia and Prince Tachiel Miscrost about what Vyre Helitate was doing on the night of Chaemus Helrene's murder. Mr. Stoneson says Vyre was drinking heavily and was pulled aside to talk to a criminal man near dawn. Vyre left for the Castle District, then vanished from Mr. Stoneson's sight.

In reality, Mr. Stoneson was hired to drug Vyre and lie about his whereabouts on the night of the murder, but Tryvia and Tachiel take his word for it and order the arrest of Vyre so he can be tried by the Regal Court.

## Appearance

Vyre has a soft face with bright blue eyes, dark auburn hair and very few freckles. His lips are thin and he has a gentle disposition, and he is considered by many to be quite handsome. He has traditional pale skin, and a lean and athletic build and sharp jawline due to his demanding job.

Many of Vyre's features had been wiped away by his less-than-lavish lifestyle living in the Lower Districts with Brucen. Vyre lost a lot of his muscle and became more lean and slender. His hair appears to be more brown than red due to its lack of cleaning, and his skin has been tanned and calloused by the harsh winters and dirty environment. In Miscrost Keep he wore simple clothes, often made of wool, and most either partially or completely ruined by wear-and-tear. He keeps his hair cut long and often covers his features with scarves or cloaks. After leaving Miscrost Keep, he buys nicer clothes with the funds provided to him by Bastien.

Vyre has a few distinguishing scars, the most notable being a white slash across his right eyebrow and partially down his right cheek, which he got in a climbing accident at the age of eleven. Vyre's hands are also completely scarred and suffer from nerve damage, both of which are a result of touching a hot doorknob during the fire when he was a child.