Warren Réal

Warren Réal is a White Rose, protector of Gallia, who seeks to do right. However, he is beginning to find that right is not always what one learns growing up and there is more to Gallia than what can be seen from behind palace walls.

## Biography

### Background

Warren Réal was raised by his mother, General Réal, in the Gallian palace located Artlaunde. At a young age it was predetermined by his mother that he would become a White Rose, despite few men following the path. These high expectations from an early age weighed on him and for Warren, his mother became a source of anxiety. However, Warren still views his mother in a positive light and holds her in high esteem, not attributing any of his anxieties to her. Warren was a sheltered child and young adult, having many events of the war hidden from him and benefiting from his mother's nepotism. Some of those amongst the Roses and others in the palace resented him for his mother's favoritism and coddling. He had few close peers as a child, feeling only a surface level of friendship with many who he trained with. However, Warren became fast friends with Princess Victorine, previous heir apparent and eldest princess of Gallia, in his youth. The two were close and spent what time they could goofing off together. When he was not training for his knighthood or visiting with Victorine, Warren dedicated his time to the library and gardens of the palace. Warren enjoyed such quiet spaces and found them to be places of tranquil learning. Within the palace library, he stumbled across the magical art of Hemocraft hidden amongst dusty tomes. In the gardens, he sought the time and wisdom of the older members of the druidic order Les Epines who tended to the grounds. To Warren, they shared stories of the natural world which lay outside the palace walls and sparked his love for stars and other celestial bodies. Both of these magical arts, he wove into his training as a White Rose. At the age of 27, Warren was granted his first official task outside of the capital. He was to become the personal guard of the Viscount de Lefant in the region of Viermur. This position would push him even farther from the war front and any potential involvement in the war, a place of safety granted to Warren by his mother unbeknownst to him.

## Relationships

### General Réal

Warren's mother is a source of great anxiety for him due to her expectations. However, any issues which Warren has from his mother, he dissociates from her. Warren sees her as both a brilliant commanding officer and a loving mother, and in his mind they are distinct. However, Warren is coming to find that his general and mother are one in the same and their intentions cannot be wholly separated.

### Princess Victorine

Princess Victorine is Warren's closest friend from childhood. The two spent as much time as they could together in their youth, sneaking off to hang out. Warren now seeks her advice and support from afar, writing coded letters to contact her. Victorine acts as an older sister to him as well. She is prone to gently ribbing him for his naïveté.

### Jacque Dupoint

Warren and Jacque are not close and the tension between them is palpable. Often, they struggle to speak to one another without someone facilitating as a barrier. However, tensions are always somewhat eased by a few games of cards. Warren seeks Jacque's approval and trust, but is unsure how to earn these. He also wishes to know more about Jacque and his opinions, finding him to mostly be a mystery.

### Lox Ace

Originally, the relationship between Warren and Lox was quite poor. Lox's lawlessness struck Warren as in poor taste and he could find no pattern or reason for her crimes which caused him frustration and anxiety. However, the two have mended the distrust between them somewhat through conversation. Warren often finds his views openly challenged by Lox, causing the two to butt heads. However, he admires Lox's confidence and ability to jump into situations with ease.

### Samilsteen Longevian

During his time accompanying the Chain Breakers, Samilsteen is who Warren was closest to. Warren viewed him as an older brother figure in his life as he often offered emotional support to him. In terms of political alignments, Warren and Samilsteen are also the most lawful and nationalistic of the group. They often are able to agree when plans of any sort are made and Warren felt his views were challenged by Samilsteen the least.

### Snog Cloverhoof

Warren has a degree of disgruntled annoyance for Snog. Rightfully so, Warren does not trust him to play by the rules of or adhere to the social norms of Gallia. The cultural and social differences between them cause a clash of interests and Warren finds Snog's actions to give him second-hand anxiety. Warren does not wish Snog any ill will, however. In fact, Warren actively appreciates his ability to diffuse tension and finds Snog's care for children and others endearing.

## Trivia

* Warren and Princess Victorine created a card game together in their youth full of nonsensical rules which Warren later taught to Jacque.