Arvonious

*"-on occasion we agree on things, which I don't know how much I'm actually agreeing or how much they're making me agree or how much we've combined to one being to agree." -Arvonious discussing his new identity as the Arkon*

## Arvonious

### Relatives

Past ArkonsArtonious - Half Brother (Deceased)

Several unnamed older brothers and various other siblings

## Physical description

### Biography

Arvonious was the last Arkon (as of late 4119 PCE) of the United Arkon Theocracy, serving as the head of state and the living god of the Arkonians. He was substantially more progressive in regards to non-humans, declaring a "pause" to Purge Era policies within the United Arkonian Theocracy. His youth, radical departures from tradition, and curious ascension had caused some tension in the theocracy, with many powerful institutions only barely complying with his reforms.

### History

Born in 4099, to the previous Arkon and his 1st wife, Arvonious was 7th in line of succession to the title of Arkon. He spent much of his childhood being raised by lesser branches of the Arkon dynasty, being provided an education suitable for a child of his status, but with no emphasis on administration, and no instruction on the more exclusive knowledge of the Arkon's position and duties. By all accounts Arvonious was a fairly standard student, never excelling or faltering in any particular matter.

### *Tales Of Ye Old Interest*

In 4116, Arvonious was captured by Hemoshen raiders in the north of Arkonian territory. He managed to keep his identity a secret, eventually being rescued by the adventurers Elfi, Olivandria, and Eldremon. Arvonious would travel with the adventurers, becoming exposed to more non-humans than most in his family history ever did. He would even meet with the Maloc clan, learning some of their history while the party that escorted him fought a strange monster. Once business was concluded with the Maloc, Arvonious traveled to Valrune, where he was able to gain passage on a ship to Insintium, which he would eventually sail to the United Arkon Theocracy from.

Upon rejoining the Theocracy, Arvonious discovered that many of his siblings had fallen ill or died to assassination, leaving him the 3rd in line to the Arkon. With the new developments, Arvonious was rushed to be educated in the more exclusive teachings of his family. often coming into conflict with his instructors and priests due to his perceived softness toward non-humans.

As the conflict with the Aryonian Empire became inevitable, Arvonious was brought under greater protection, while his older sister and brother were sent to the northern front to maintain morale in newly formed defensive fortifications. Arvonious and the priests of the theocracy voiced their disagreement with his older siblings being sent to such a vulnerable location, only to be ignored by the aging Arkon, who believed that his children, and future Arkon, needed to see battle before ascending to his supreme position. The Arkon nearly sent Arvonious to the front due to his protests, but the priesthood reluctantly advised against it, believing Arvonious was too young, and too sympathetic toward non-humans to effectively fight in the vanguard if total war broke out. The Arkon agreed, saying that if Arvonious lost his siblings to non-humans perhaps he would stop seeing them in such a forgiving light.

Arvonious lost both his older siblings to the Aryonians when the Hand of Aryonia, Hathus lead a massive assault on the northern defense, personally slaying his brother and sister. With the death of the 1st and 2nd in line for the Arkon, Arvonious was taken under the personal watch of his father, who revealed all the secrets he held during his 37 years as Arkon. He also advised Arvonious on how to keep his position as heir to the throne, reciting a long history of dynastic assassination and sabotage. Almost as if the aging Arkon knew, Arvonious' first opportunity to defend his new position would present itself within half a year of his father's warning.

In early 4118, Arvonious would learn of the reemergence of his older half-brother, Artonious. However, Artonious would pass away shortly after arriving in the capital of Wyvkryszta, ending a short week span of being demoted to the 2nd in line for the Arkon.

The Arkon passed away in the fall of 4118, followed by the quick ascension of Arvonious as the new Arkon. His rule has shown to be very radical, pausing many Purge Era policies, and seeking an alliance with southern Veshen against the Aryonian expansion. With a meeting scheduled for mid 4119, Arvonious has sent out an invitation for representatives from the non-human territory of the Southern Hill Clan Coalition, marking the first time non-humans have ever been permitted to enter the theocracy.

### Death

Arvonious had grown more and more corrupt due to his position as Arkon, growing hateful towards the few non-humans he once considered friends. During a meeting with Elfi, Oli, Myth, Eldremon, Prince Nive, and Reaver, Arvonious ordered the death of Prince Nive, having discovered his correspondence with Aryonia. After which, Myth offered an amulet to the Arkon as a sign of the party's loyalty. After a brief trial to convince the ARkon to wear the amulet, Myth broke it, causing the ascended Veshling that was merged with Arvonious to be forced to separate and be trapped in the amulet.

The Veshling fought to remain in the material plane, but could not fight against the amulet, being forced into the amulet. The ordeal had mortally wounded Arvonious, and the party left him to die as the capital fell around them.

Arvonious would be briefly resurrected by the Death Magus to send a message to the party of *Tales Of Ye Old Interest,* where he was quickly killed again.

### Trivia

* Arvonious was the 7th born child of the Arkon and last born of the Arkon's 1st wife, who died a year after Arvonious' birth.
* Arvonious has all the memories of past Arkons, sometimes unable to differentiate between his own memories and those of past holders.
* Arvonious is one of the youngest Arkons, taking the title when he was 19 years old.
* Arvonious is the only Arkon born during the Present Common Era.
* Arvonious is the 15th Arkon, with his line holding the title since the 9th in 3873.
	+ Arvonious is from the Armortcies branch of the Arkon dynasty, descended from the 3rd eldest child of the original Arkon.
	+ Arvonious also has ties to the Artvo branch through his 6x great grandmother Haectra Artvo.