Casteron Daeys

* 301 AG
* 325 AG

## Overview

Casteron Daeys was a male member of House Daeys, from the Capital. The only heir to the dwindling house, Casteron carried a burden for much of his life to continue in his father's steps, encouraged also by his mother, Ula. Casteron was friends with Ruling Family Fyth member, Joparis Fyth during their time studying at the Capital University of Oparo.

## Biography

### Burden and meeting Thanir

#### Growing burden

By 303 AG, Esteriacos' health had began to decline, prompting Casteron to begin to take his place in the House seriously. He began to worry due to the immense burden of continuing his father's work in rebuilding House Daeys, however his mother, Ula, was sceptical of House Grenthyx due to their involvement in the Invasion of Ephellindron in 301 AG. Torn and feeling anxious about this burden, Casteron began to grow distanced during his 20s, not seeing his university friends as often as he had done previously.

#### The entrance of Prince Tr'thanir

On a prolonged visit to the Capital, Prince Tr'thanir of C'thardjia visited House Daeys seeking education in the history and ways of the Capital. There, Thanir enquired into the historic rivalry between Houses Euphratuman and Daeys, on a mission to immerse himself in the culture of the Capital. Casteron's interaction with the young Prince was limited; for a time Ula and Esteriacos left the pair alone. During this time, Thanir expressed interest in the origins of House Daeys, to which Casteron proceeded to elaborate on this, also plotting House Daeys' development from the Unified Retaliation to their present day. Casteron did not express any of his own opinions on the matter, something which he seemed to know Thanir had noticed. Nevertheless, Thanir left House Daeys' company after their exchange, on good terms as Thanir informed them of his intention to consult with the other houses of the Capital.

#### Thanir Returns

In 304 AG, Casteron was surprised to once again meet Prince Thanir, this time requesting to speak to Casteron personally. Casteron was taken aback at this, having not formed a new friendship in a great deal of time. Indeed, Casteron and the young Prince did form a friendship, speaking of personal matters and joking with one-another. By the end of the conversation, the Prince asked to meet with Casteron the following day to drink at an Inn. Agreeing, Casteron felt for the first time in a number of years that he would travel around with for fun. The next day arrived, and Casteron, already feeling immensely relieved from his burdens, enjoyed his time with Thanir thoroughly and drank late together. The following few days were much the same, with the pair growing closer as friends and beginning to discuss evermore personal topics, even enquiring into one-another's sex life.

#### Discovery of the Self

After 2 weeks of their new friendship, and in a discrete alley next to an Inn where they had first drunk with each-other, the two exchanged affectionate glances and moved close to the other. Casteron felt incredibly natural as the two exchanged a heartfelt kiss. Following this, the two did not speak of it for nearly the whole day, continuing to walk around the Capital and socialising. However, as Thanir would realise the hour growing exceedingly late, a concerned Casteron noted to him that the dwelling he was staying at (C'thardji judge, Wy'carno's home), was much too far away to journey to in the darkness. Pleased that Thanir agreed to stay at the residence of House Daeys, Casteron showed him to a spare room where he would sleep that evening. The following day passed much the same as the last 2 weeks of their blossoming friendship, with the slight altercation of sight-seeing Capital landmarks instead of socialising as much. However, as the item journeyed back to Casteron's residence once more, and much to Casteron's confusion, Thanir asked if he had enjoyed yesterday. Casteron was surprised at this due to him recalling at that instant that yesterday had been much the same as the previous 2 weeks, electing to politely repay the question with his personal highlights from the day. Casteron was surprised at Thanir's reply, where he stated that he loved all of it, but meant their kiss. Taken aback, Casteron confessed his attraction to Thanir, admitting as much. By the time the two entered Casteron's chambers they were still discussing matters of their affection, and did so for a time. Eventually, they entered an embrace, sleeping together.

#### Infatuation with the Prince

Over the coming summer, the pair enjoyed a blissful existence, best characterised by the laughter and joy dominating their interactions. Thanir became a somewhat semi-permanent resident, frequently sleeping with the soon to be Heir to House Daeys. During this period, Casteron felt euphoric at his sense of companionship and freedom that Thanir ushered into his life, and treasured every moment. While their relationship could be considered sexual, platonic undercurrents ensured that by day, the pair mostly enjoyed the other's company as a good friend.

#### The Prince Departs

In the late summer of 304 AG, Thanir elected to return to C'thardjia. Although valuing Casteron's love and friendship immensely, his personal life belonged in his home Kingdom. Although Casteron understood this, he silently felt that his Prince lover had betrayed him and abandoned his love in favour of another life - one in which he feared he would degenerate to his old, reclusive and powerless self. Saying his last goodbyes, Casteron wept uncontrollably the evening of Thanir's departure, and did not sleep for days. Casteron's lovesick thoughts, however hard he tried to distract himself, always seemed to spring back to the forefront of his thinking.

#### Afthermath

In addition, Casteron's responsibilities came flooding back to his concern in the days that followed. Overcoming him were his father's expectations to continue his legacy through an explicitly pro-Grenthyx attitude, and on the other hand his mother's anti-Grenthyx attitudes she wished for him to bare in mind. Casteron's feeling of inadequacy compounded due to this considerable pressure, leading to intermittent mental breakdowns by 305 AG. In his deepest, darkest moments of depression, Casteron yearned to be transported back to his summer with Thanir in 304, where his worries seemed not just to become sidelined, but also seemed solvable through the carefree luxury of love he enjoyed throughout. On occasion, Thanir and Casteron maintained correspondence through letters, though these did little to quell Casteron's own feelings, having never been able to muster enough courage to bother the Prince with his worries. At this point in time, Casteron felt ashamed to be a Daeys, viewing himself as unworthy to shoulder the history of his ancestors.

### The elder of House Daeys

After a period of failing health, Esteriacos