Theron Leander

**Theron Leander** is a Homini who was introduced in the second iteration of *Asphodel*, played by Lady Senbonzakura.

## Biography

Theron was on October 24th, 7173 to the Leander family. The Leander family was the ruling family of the fief now known as Elodiel; however, Theron never had to concern himself with the possibility of the throne, as his older sister and older brother were in line before him. Instead, he spent his time preparing to be a soldier in his brother’s army - he trained in hand-to-hand combat, and with the use of a variety of weapons. Eventually, he was encouraged to marry a minor royal from Hastance, Erastos. Erastos was flirty and energetic, and Theron accepted the offer.

Theron and Erastos were married for almost ten years. At first, they were happy, but over time, their marriage fell apart. Though they were both very passionate, they were also very young, and the marriage itself was essentially arranged. They tried to save it, for politics sake, but they decided it would be for the best if they divorced amicably. Now almost 30, Theron planned to return to his family.

However, more sorrow was on the horizon for Theron - upon his return to Elodiel, he discovered that all of his family had been assassinated. The Diokles family, who had long been political enemies of the Leanders, had decided to stage a coup, and took over the throne. Leaving Theron alive was their mistake, however, as he was enraged and thirsty for revenge. One night, he snuck into the castle, and proceeded to murder anyone who held the Diokles name as recompense for his own slaughtered family.

Though Theron had avenged his family, he had left a power vacuum in the fief. When the sun rose, a group of Elysians and Homini lead by a man named Oberiel stormed into the palace, expecting to fight their way to control of the fief. Instead, they found Theron, still surrounded by the corpses of his enemies. Oberiel sensed the mood, and didn’t ask any questions as Theron escaped.

After that Theron lived on the road. With his new nomadic lifestyle, he found he had to come up with ways to earn money that didn’t require him to stay at one village or town for an extended period of time. Believing himself damned, he decided the easiest way for him to stay mobile and collect cash was to become a for-hire assassin. And he stuck with that decision for fifteen years.

At some point, his travels brought him to a small village not far from Salem Lake. The villagers clambered about some ceremony that would be happening, but when he asked about it, any answers he got were very cryptic. He stayed in town long enough to witness the beginnings of said ceremony. When he saw a girl being tied to a pole, he knew something was amiss - where he heard talk of blood sacrifices and saw a knife, he leapt into action. He pushed his way through the crowd, climbed onto the platform, stabbed a few people in the chest. He untied the girl, and rode off with her into the forest. He intended to drop her off at a fief, but she decided to stay with him.

The girl, a half-Elysian half-Homini, named herself “Antimony,” and proved to have a lot of knowledge in potion-making. She was painfully shy, but kind, and Theron quickly became accustomed to her company. About a year after they met, they bonded for her protection, and they were married two years after that.  Now, the two of them continue to travel, relying on the income from the sale of Antimony’s potions and the occasional bounty from one of Theron’s “missions.”

## Physical Appearance

Theron has straight black hair to his neck, dark brown eyes, and a short beard. He’s 6’1”, and wears dark clothes, usually black.

## Personality

Theron is intimidating, and a part of that is his personality. He’s a man of actions rather than words, and of emotions rather than philosophy. He believes in what he knows, in what he can observe and interact with, not in legends or myths or unseen higher powers; in fact, he scoffed at the idea of bonding until it saved Antimony’s life. He’s murdered countless people for money, and that clearly weights on him, as does his failed marriage. He hates lying, but isn’t above omitting truths if he thinks it will spare someone pain. He tries not to show weakness through emotions, but he won’t be dishonest about how he feels.

He’s not completely cold, however - he’s secretly very romantic, and has a soft spot for animals. Though he can’t make up for his past, he tries his best to be polite and kind. Despite his failed marriage, he desperately wants his relationship with Antimony to succeed, as he is in love with her, and when he loves, he loves with the entire depth of his heart.

### *Strengths*

Theron is a killer; he knows his way around weapons, and he has become an expert fighter. He’s in good shape for his age, and has well-balanced in terms of body strength. His stamina allows him to take a beating as much as give it out. He’s a stubborn man with a lot of focus, and has enough knowledge on treating wounds to keep himself alive.

### *Weaknesses*

Theron is a Homini with a 45-year-old body, so he is by no means invincible, and can easily be taken down by a Sheolfolk or Elysian with skill. His past as a prince and a contract killer can come back at any time to extract revenge on him, and he knows it. He guards his heart with ferocity, and trusts next to no one. Right now, the only thing he’s living for is Antimony.

## Relationships

### *Antimony Leander*

Theron did not expect to find love again, so it was a joyful surprise when it snuck up on him in the form of Antimony. He is in awe of her skills, and in her continued kindness in spite of her upbringing. Though he doesn’t always agree, he finds her hoping and dreaming to be motivating, and wants to protect her positivity. Having been married to her for a year, and known her for four, he’s seen her ups and downs, and immensely enjoys her company through it all.

### *Erastos*

Erastos and Theron once had a very passionate relationship, and that made the fallout all the more sorrowful. Theron partially blames himself, as he often wonders if he could’ve done more. The longer he spends away from Erastos, the better and worse he feels about leaving - he regrets just vanishing, but he also gains some solace knowing Erastos is free to live as he pleases.

### *The Leander Family*

Theron’s father, mother, older sister, and older brother, are long dead, and he remembers and misses them greatly.

## Weapon

When it comes to weapons, Theron will use whatever does the job, but he has a variety of throwing knives, a few swords, an old bow, and a pistol with only one or two bullets.

## Trivia

* Theron’s FC is Keanu Reeves. Zach, Syd, and Tor are enablers.
* He plays the flute.
* If he and Aquila Ueno ever meet, there is a non-zero chance they will fuck.
* Of all his titles, he is very proud of being known as "The Poitionmistress' Husband."