Arius Of Ryendor

Arius of Ryendor was a legendary hero and the founder of the Ryendor dynasty, a noble family of warriors and rulers in the Ryendor Vicinity. He is remembered as one of the greatest heroes in history and his legacy has endured for generations.

## Biography

### Early Life and Rise to Power

Arius was born into a humble family of farmers, but his exceptional strength and courage soon caught the attention of the ruling monarch. He was taken under the wing of the kingdom's greatest warrior, Lord Marcellus, who trained him in the art of combat and strategy.

Arius quickly rose through the ranks of the Valorian army, earning the respect and admiration of his fellow soldiers. He soon became known as a formidable warrior and a skilled tactician, leading his troops to numerous victories on the battlefield.

### Founding of the Ryendor Dynasty

Arius's greatest achievement was the founding of the Ryendor dynasty. After many years of service to the kingdom, Arius was granted a large tract of land as a reward for his valor and loyalty. He used this land to establish his own kingdom, which he named Ryendor in honor of his family.

Under Arius's leadership, the kingdom of Ryendor prospered and grew in power. He was a just and fair ruler, beloved by his people for his wisdom and compassion. He continued to lead his army in battle, always fighting on the front lines and setting an example of bravery for his soldiers.

### Legacy and Cultural Impact

Arius of Ryendor's legacy has endured for centuries. He is remembered as a symbol of heroism and valor, and his name has become synonymous with courage and strength. The Ryendor family continues to be a powerful force in Valorian politics, and many noble houses trace their lineage back to Arius.

In popular culture, Arius has been the subject of countless stories, plays, and songs. He is often portrayed as a larger-than-life figure, a shining example of everything that is good and noble in the world. His deeds and accomplishments continue to inspire generations of people to this day.

## Appearance

now white, reaching slightly above his shoulder blades.

Eye Color:  Amber coloured eyes with hints of heterochromia. The outer parts of the iris are darker, amber colored while the inner parts, the areas closer to the pupil have more vibrant gold-like color.

## Personality

Arius is a rather humble individual, and as a mercenary is respected by the men under his command. After the death of his community and subsequently revived by Joe Brossard, Arius became stricken with remorse for being unable to save them and set out to kill those responsible. Even after joining the mercenaries, Arius' kindness and humble attitude still remained, and he often verbally sparred with Joe about protecting people, appearing to possess a nigh-indomitable will due to his continual refusal to submit to the pressure of the band of Mercenaries.

However, most of the time he is outwardly apathetic, cynical, and threatening. Despite this, behind his exterior was hiding a fiercely loyal friend, a man of good humour and someone not indifferent to suffering. He is also very protective of and loyal to his friends and companions, and was willing to go to great lengths for those who mattered to him and  kind-hearted and caring to the people he loved.

## Powers

Over his long time of living amongst mercenaries, he has largely learned how to use words to coax people into letting his get what he wants, or to get out of uncomfortable situations.

Thanks to his keen observation, usually even the smallest of details don't go unnoticed by Arius.

Due to the fact he largely depends on himself he has learned various skills such as base-level hunting and fishing, cooking, even some light repair related tasks can be done by bim.

Of course due to having a lot of free time on his hands, Arius came to enjoy reading,writing and drawing. He's no expert though.

He also has some familiarity with horse-riding but not much skill with it.