Lt. Kyrius

*“For there to be civilization here... we wouldn’t want her living happily. Her persecution is best for the Realm.”*
-Lt. Kyrius to The Party on Avalon's fate
Lt. Kyrius is a high ranking Queen's Guard Lieutenant first introduced in Episode 5: The Ugly Rat Inn, working side by side with Lt. Draven to invade The Feral Dominion and find Avalon, per Draven's request. Like the other Lieutenants, he is of high ranking and highly skilled in battle, wielding mauls and maces in combat. He accepts his place and serves orders given to him by The White Queen.

## Appearance

Kyrius is a 44 year old male Tiefling with warm toned purple skin and black and red eyes. He has shoulder length indigo hair, separated on the sides by two large purple horns that wrap around towards the back of his head. As of Episode 21, One of his horns has been severed at the base, presumably by The Keymaster. He stands relatively tall with a fit build, and wears a full set of lieutenant grade gold and white plate armor with a signature purple scarf, matching that of all of the lieutenants.

## Personality

Always coming up with a plan, Kyrius attempts to talk his way out of any situation, often coming to a compromise. While he was with Lt. Draven in The Feral Dominion, he attempted to compromise with the party even without feeling threatened by them and was successful for a time. He plays to his strengths more strategically, but should still not be underestimated in combat as he is in the ranks with some of the most skilled fighters in Emocia.

## Backstory

Much of Kyrius' background is unknown, only that he is a Lieutenant for The White Queen's army is known. He is seen teamed up with Lt. Draven in The Feral Dominion in Episode 5: The Ugly Rat Inn, and the two seemed to know each other relatively well; well enough to banter and not argue, even if Lt. Draven treated him lesser than himself (which, for him, was not an unusual occurrence). When the party accepts his offer (rounds of combat to spare The Ugly Rat Inn from destruction and Avalon's life) and succeed in defeating him, Draven goes against the deal and burns the inn down regardless. He's quick to leave, leaving Kyrius to his own defenses against the party. After his loss, he is taken hostage to Esadora and brought before Avalon, who places him in the dungeons to be guarded at all times. This was the last known contact with Kyrius until Episode 21, in which The Keymaster throws one of his severed horns at the party's feet.

## Abilities

Kyrius is seen wielding maces and mauls in combat, in addition to having some spells. He is very calculated in combat, and plans his moves precisely with low risk.

## Relationships

#### Major Characters

* Lt. Draven: The two worked together frequently, seen by the party on a mission to map The Feral Dominions newfound civilizations and to imprison Avalon. Draven goes against Kyrius' wishes, and in turn he is imprisoned by the party and taken hostage to Esadora.
* Avalon: While with Draven, Kyrius learns of Avalon's wanted status; rumors of civilization in The Feral Dominion caused him to be teamed up with Draven by The White Queen to explore the land. Draven tells him of Avalon's history as Domus Vitae's "greatest fighter", and how she deserves to be returned to the dungeons and not live a life of luxury in the safehaven of Esadora. Kyrius was taken into Avalon's care by the party where he sits in the dungeons, constantly guarded and planning his escape.
* The Keymaster: Presumamby, The Keymaster visited Kyrius in his cell in Esadora on his quest for information beyond the wall; when he didn't get what he wanted, he severed one of his horns as evidence to show Lt. Draven when they met. Draven is notably unphased, as the last time he saw Kyrius he betrayed his wishes and left him to die.