Gregory Laenaellis

Lord **Gregory Athanasius Laenaellis** was the secondborn son of Duke Edric Laenaellis and Duchess Nicolette Laenaellis. He was the father of Grant, Osgar, and Priscilla.

## Description

### Appearance

Gregory was twenty nine years old standing at six feet and two inches tall, with a youthful face and slender frame. His head was adorned with a cascade of lazy golden blonde curls, while his eyes shone bright with the same light blue hue as his father's. When he enlisted in the Royal Agriosan Army, he quickly gained a reputation for being the most handsome and striking soldier, capable of captivating others with just his looks. In the confines of Qartheos, Gregory's attire typically featured red tunics pardoned with golden linings. However, on the battlefield, he wore a suit of silver armor adorned with emeralds and golden roses embellishing his plate. Over time, his preferred color palette began to shift towards green, as he gradually distanced himself from the color red, which was closely associated with his house.

### Personality

Gregory had several traits reminiscent of his mother. He was compassionate towards his wife and children, along with having a strong and brave nature. During times of danger, he tended to become anxious, at times, allowing his thoughts to exaggerate the situation. Nevertheless, Gregory's protective instincts were undoubtful when it came to his family, and he was willing to go to great lengths to ensure their safety and well-being.

## Biography

### Background

#### Early Life

Gregory was born as the second son of Duke Edric Laenaellis and his sister-wife, Duchess Nicolette Laenaellis, in 1427 DR, in the Red Fort located in Qartheos. He had one older brother, Silas, as well as one younger brother, Roman.

In 1444 DR, at the age of seventeen, Gregory enlisted in the Royal Agriosan Army in the pursuit of supplanting Silas and becoming Edric's favored son.

#### Invasion of River Bottom

Gregory boarded a Royal Agriosan Fleet ship full of army guardsmen and Agrosian Spellguard, all headed for Lothiam to aid in an invasion. Over the course of his two-month voyage, he formed a strong connection with Lady Mya Redfort, a member of the spellbinders. Their bond grew stronger, and Gregory made the promise to marry Mya once the invasion concluded successfully. After the voyage, they sealed their marriage in Lothiam. En route to Iythos, Mya became pregnant with Gregory's child. However, both were quickly recalled to their respective duties in the army and spellbinders, necessitating a year apart.

In the year 1454 DR, exactly a year later, Mya coincidentally crossed paths with Gregory in Qartheos. There, he met their son, Lord Grant Laenaellis. In light of this reunion, Gregory took a temporary leave from the army, and they resided together in the Red Fort for several years. A year subsequent to their reunion, Lady Priscilla Laenaellis was born in 1455 DR.

In 1456 DR, Gregory was urgently called to participate in an ongoing invasion in Djelvolr. He was away for three weeks, and, by the fourth week, he was declared deceased. Another week passed, and Mya lost her life during childbirth while giving birth to Osgar.

## Relationships

### Edric Laenaellis

As Edric prioritized Silas above all else, Gregory found himself compelled to follow in Silas's footsteps. Gregory decided to join the Royal Agriosan Army, yet, despite his best efforts, he struggled to get through the ranks to get to his fathers point.

### Nicolette Laenaellis

Gregory remained unaware of his mother's descent into depression upon leaving Qartheos to enlist in the Royal Agriosan Army. It wasn't until a few weeks, perhaps even a month later, when he formally became a part of the army, that he received a letter from his youngest brother, Roman. In the letter, Roman asked Gregory to return home, expressing their mother's need for assistance. Despite Roman's efforts and ongoing attempts to persuade Gregory to come back, he remained in his pursuit of becoming Edric's favored son, consistently chasing his dreams.

### Silas Laenaellis

Throughout his entire life, Gregory held a strong resentment towards Silas. Despite his efforts to attain the position of being Edric's favorite son, he found himself drifting further away from that goal. Some individuals labeled Gregory as jealous, while others saw his actions as a quest for the attention he had always yearned for but never received.

### Roman Laenaellis

Although Gregory's early enlistment in the army prevented him from spending much physical time with Roman, their bond remained strong through letters. While stationed in Kingsport, they maintained a steady correspondence, with Roman expressing his yearning for Gregory's presence and urging him to return home to assist in caring for their mother. However, Gregory denied these requests and, instead, shared accounts of his experiences while on duty.

### Mya Redfort

Gregory and Mya first met on a ship to Lothiam. While Gregory served in the army, Mya was part of the Agriosan Spellbinders. Over the course of their two-month sea journey, they grew close and, during that time, Mya became pregnant with Gregory's son. A year later, they unexpectedly reunited in Qartheos, where Mya introduced Gregory to their son, Grant. At this point, Gregory made the decision to take a temporary leave from the army to spend time with Mya and their children in the Red Fort. After the birth of their daughter, Priscilla, Gregory received pressure to return due to escalating tensions in Tlantikonte. However, he never would return.

### Kingdom of Agriosa

Gregory barely had a presence in nobility, prioritizing his involvement in the military, particularly in pursuit of his goals.