Damien Westina

**Age:** 28

**Birthday:** 7th of Jaits, 971

**Height:** 5'11

**Hair:** Black

**Eyes:** Green

**Alliances:** Eridor

**Occupation:** Eridoran Royal Guard

**Family:**

* Cassia Westina (Aunt)
* Ionna Kurula (Aunt)
* Domnica Westina (Mother, deceased)

### **Profile**

Damien Westina is a member of the Royal Guard of Eridor. He is one of the primary protagonists in Kingdom of the Fallen Sun

#### **Life**

Damien was born in Leroy, the capital of Eridor.  He grew up with his mother and her sister, never knowing his father. His mother kept the identity of Damien’s father a secret, never even hinting at who he might be to anyone. Damien grew up with his mother Domnica, her sister Cassia, and Cassia's wife Ionna. The women own a tailoring shop in Leroy, and Damien would help around the shop while he was growing up.

When he was 10-years-old, Domnica fell ill, and unfortunately died. Damien was heartbroken by her death, and vowed to take a career that would make her proud. He started saving money to join the prestigious combat school at the Wrenwel Raoliss Academy. Most graduates work almost exclusively for nobility.

Damien was finally able to afford the Academy by the time he was 15 years old. Due to his late enrollment, he was a little behind the others in his class, but he quickly caught up and surpassed the higher rank students within the next two years. After four years, he graduated with flying colors (in combat skills, academics is a different story). The Castellan for Ossin Keep oversaw the graduation ceremony for the Academy, and invited a select few students to become castle guards at Ossin Keep. Damien was one of those students.

Damien was a castle guard for approximately three years. He enjoyed the position, but was eager for more. Damien was invited to join the Royal Guard when he was 22-years-old. Damien had watched and observed the Royal Guards, and always thought they were pompous assholes, but that didn't stop him from participating in the trials. Damien struggled through his Royal Guard qualifications, barely passing the decorum test, and failed the final combat test. Hedrick liked Damien's passion and loyalty, and decided to let him pass. Due to his low score and questionable abilities, Damien was assigned with Solaea for the first years of his Royal Guard Duties.

Damien was able to improve his impression on the Castellan and the King throughout the years. He ensured he trained hard, focused, and gave it his all every day. Damien was with Solaea until the day she moved to Asonas. Hedrick didn't select Damien to travel with her, as he instead wanted Damien as one of his three regular day guards.

#### **Personality**

While he is hard working and dedicated to his job, Damien is full of vices. He leads a lascivious life; frequently burying himself in the embrace of others. His romantic prowess began while he was at the Academy. Damien would often mingle with women from the other branches of the Academy, his favorite were the medicinal studies students. He never held onto a lover for long, often ditching them after a month or two. He built a reputation for himself at the academy, but his charming demeanor had a way of getting women to come back to him.

Once at the Keep, Damien started policing his actions. One of the most important rules for the guards is that they cannot take lovers inside the castle, due to it potentially compromising their ability to keep the royal family safe. Damien often sought out brothels and sex workers for his desires, dipping into the generous pay he receives as a guard. As hard as he tries to actually follow the rules, Damien often finds himself sneaking off with some of the women at court, especially the queen's ladies.

When Damien is out of uniform, he can be carefree, casual, and a little reckless. He loves having fun and having a good time, and often abuses the privileges his title brings him. Due to the overall boring nature of his job, he likes to fill his off-duty time with as much fun as possible.

#### **Relationships**

Adran Briardor is Damien's best friend. The two first met approximately four years ago, when Adran was visiting Eridor as a bodyguard to Lord Hullier of Sevel, Sheaserin. Damien was naturally drawn to Adran, and helped him out during his first few months as a guard. The two bonded quickly, as Adran is sort of a voice of reason for Damien. Adran has helped Damien get out of many sticky situations in the past, or has helped cover them up. Adran is a lot more serious than Damien, but still has fun when they are together, even if it takes some convincing to get Adran to loosen up.

Alainn Comraich is Damien's current lover. She is a lady-in-waiting to Queen Celesse. Her family controls the March of Rosenlee, and her father, Solen, is the Head of the College of Arms. She and Damien first met about three years ago when Alainn came to court. She enjoys his charisma and spontaneity, but does not want anything permanent with him, and still desires to marry above her current status.

#### **Trivia**

* His favorite food is oysters
* Damien has always wondered who his father is, and has searched countless diaries and documents to get even a small hint.
* Damien is left handed. Due to the requirements for Eridoran techniques, Damien has taught himself to use weapons in his right hand.