Roman Laenaellis

Lord **Roman Arquetius Laenaellis**, also known as the **Golden Knight**, is the thirdborn son of Duke Edric Laenaellis and Duchess Nicolette Laenaellis. He is the father of Jasline, Taliya, and Salira.

## Description

### Appearance

Roman is sixty five years old standing at six feet and two inches tall, with a robust, muscular build and a complexion bronzed by the sun. He has long, wavy golden blonde hair that cascades down his shoulders, along with a neatly groomed beard. His bright emerald green eyes mirror those of his mother, and he shares her distinctive nose. Roman disliked robes, favoring tunics as his attire of choice. However, while on duty, he's often seen in plain silver armor.

### Personality

Roman had a straightforward demeanor and a down-to-earth personality, akin to his mother Nicolette, who shared his sweet disposition. Many noted his resemblance to his mother, both in character and appearance, particularly the way he treated his daughters. While not consistently forceful, Roman had moments of strength when necessary. He displayed a notable susceptibility to the emotions of others, particularly his wife, often being quite gullible in that regard.

## Biography

### Background

Roman was born as the third son of Duke Edric Laenaellis and his sister-wife, Duchess Nicolette Laenaellis, in 1430 DR, in the Red Fort located in Qartheos. He had two older brothers, Silas and Gregory.

During a period of his life, he dedicated himself to acquiring knowledge within the Midanae Assembly, all while caring for his mother. It wasn't until after her passing that he made the decision to enlist in the Royal Agriosan Army. When his mother first passed away, he commissioned a bronze statue of her in her honor. The statue was placed in the garden of the Dracōnem Keep, adorned with a plaque dedicated to her memory.

Interestingly, it was during the period of caring for his mother that he encountered Lady Cerelia Sungaris, who eventually became the love of his life. Only at the age of twenty-nine did he welcome his twin daughters, Jasline and Taliya. Two years later, his third daughter, Salira, was born.

## Relationships

### Edric Laenaellis

For half of Roman's life, Edric was absent, often ignoring Roman's existence whenever they were together. Due to this, Roman never bothered reaching out to his father when his mother passed, and never brought his daughters to see him either.

### Nicolette Laenaellis

Among his two older brothers, Roman stood out as the sole, or perhaps the primary, son who devoted himself to caring for his grieving mother. However, it was her passing that he grew angry, prompting him to join the Royal Agriosan Army as a means of grappling with his emotions. Even while having a family of his own, he continued to deeply miss his mother.

### Silas Laenaellis

Similar to the silent treatment he experienced from his father, Roman chose not to engage with Silas during his later years. Despite Silas's efforts to mend their relationship by inviting him to feasts, Roman typically declined these invitations, preferring to keep to himself and focus on his own family.

### Gregory Laenaellis

Gregory's enlistment in the Royal Agriosan Army prevented the two from spending time together, however, their bond remained strong through letters. While Gregory was 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.

### Cerelia Sungaris

Roman cherished his wife just as deeply as he adored his daughters, if not more. Despite Cerelia's quick temper and propensity for getting easily upset, he grew to appreciate those idiosyncrasies about her. The two initially met in the Midanae Assembly, and both of them remain enlisted there to this day.

### Children

Even though Roman's three daughters are now in their thirties and fully grown, his love for them remains unwavering. He admires their resemblance to their mother and is willing to go to any lengths for their happiness. One of his aspirations is to witness one of them start a family and cherish their children with the same intensity of love that he feels for them.

### Kingdom of Agriosa

Roman initially tried to distance himself from the spotlight of nobility while caring for his mother, but being the son of a duke made it impossible. However, after marrying Lady Cerelia Sungaris, he embraced his noble heritage. He made efforts to instill a sense of belonging to nobility in his daughters, aiming to spare them the feeling of loss he experienced when his mother passed away.

## Character Information

### Proficiencies and Abilities

Roman is an Eldritch Knight Fighter who stood out as the sole magic adept within his family. Though not exceptionally talented, he wielded his magical abilities effectively on the battlefield, specializing primarily in abjuration. Beyond his magical prowess, Roman was a master of the sword. He was decently proficient with both swords and longswords, often emerging victorious in duels against amateur swordsmen. His most deadly skill was knowledge.

### Notable Items

#### Current Items

* Dual Swords
* Ring Of Spell Turning