Helmeak Jarrah

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**Helmeak Jarrah** is a paladin of Bahamut, knight of the Golden Guard, and husband of Cirro. He grew up on the remote island of Kirkos as the son of a shipbuilder, but eventually joined the ranks of Silverland's Gilded Guard to pursue his dream of knighthood. During his training, he was attacked by a red dragon and left for dead. It was in this state that he was brought to the S.O.U.L. Foundation, where his soul was transferred to the metallic body of a Soulforged construct.

For several years, Helmeak was known as X-3 and had no memory of his past. It was only after an intense battle between Helmeak and the Victims of Circumstance that he was finally reunited with Cirro. He has since become Cirro's husband, traveled aboard the legendary *Spirit of the Sea,* been restored to his original body, and is now a member of the Golden Guard in Argenteus.

## Biography

Helmeak grew up on the shores of Kirkos, a remote island somewhere within The Expanse between the two halves of Leshen. He met his fiancé Cirro as a child and the two quickly became inseparable. They developed feelings for one another over the years and, eventually, confessed their attraction.

Yet in spite of their relationship, Helmeak also had another dream for his future. He had always wanted to be a knight or hero of some kind, and when several knights of the Gilded Guard of Silverland offered to train him, he readily accepted. This meant that he would be apart from Cirro, however, and he struggled with whether or not he should go.

Cirro insisted that he follow his dreams and promised to wait for his return. The two swore that they would build a life together once Helmeak had become a knight and parted ways on the island's shore. While Cirro spent the next few years as a fisherman, Helmeak trained with the paladins and knights of the Gilded Guard.

A few years later, his ship was attacked by a red dragon. Helmeak was the only one to technically survive, but his condition was dire. He was brought to a facility called the S.O.U.L. Foundation and offered a second chance at life, provided he underwent a dangerous and painful procedure. He agreed to it and had his soul transferred to the metallic body of a Soulforged.

Helmeak's memories were wiped during the procedure, and for the next few years he went by the name "X-3." After the S.O.U.L. Foundation was destroyed and the Soulforged X-2 disappeared, however, X-3 was forced by his creator Prandalt to locate and retrieve X-2 by any means necessary. When the Victims of Circumstance — X-2's friends — tried to stop him, X-3 attacked them.

X-3 was only narrowly defeated after his phylactery — the device housing his soul — was detached from his body. He was repaired and put back together, and some magical assistance from Cirro helped Helmeak's memories to return. In recognition of his devotion and sacrifice, the Archbishop of Argenteus herself promised to restore Helmeak's original body and admit him into the ranks of the Golden Guard. He then joined Cirro on her adventures and followed her across the Expanse aboard *The Spirit of the Sea,* before eventually returning to Argenteus to live as a knight and paladin of the Guard.

## Description

### Appearance

Before the red dragon attack, Helmeak was a muscled dwarf with long dark hair and striking sea-green eyes. He, like many of the men living on the islands of Kirkos, styled their beards in unique, intricate braids. He was tanned from years living on a tropical island, and toned from working as a shipbuilder for most of his adolescence. He grew even more muscular after training with the soldiers of the Gilded Guard.

After he underwent the soul transfusion procedure at the S.O.U.L. Foundation, his new body was made entirely of wood and metal. Brass, copper, and gray metal plates connected wooden muscles and tendons, which moved and flexed thanks to a unique artifice technique. His eyes glowed with white light and his divine magic possessed a golden aura.

He has now been restored to his original dwarvish body thanks to the Archbishop of Argenteus. No evidence of the dragon attack or his soul transference remain as a result of Bahamut's power and assistance during his reincarnation ritual.

### Personality

Helmeak has an incredibly strong sense of justice and loyalty. He believes in doing the right thing no matter the cost, and is willing to undergo any trial or challenge to protect the innocent. Ever since childhood, Helmeak has wanted to be a knight. After joining the Gilded Guard and enduring the soul transfusion procedure, his faith and devotion have only gotten stronger. He is protective of his loved ones — especially his wife Cirro — and is wholeheartedly committed to brining justice to the land of Thera.