Rhesus

Rhesus Christ (Sleep Gang)

 Pharos Lockvire Ganis Killmere the 15th (Younger Brother)

 Seigbald(Great-great Uncle)

Listener Ganis Killmere (Widowed Spouse)

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## Storyline

Rhesus is the charming sweet prince you meet at a masquerade in the capital of the Sarcillian Empire .

He apologizes for running the Listener over and offers them to get them a drink as an apology. Throughout their conversation, he compliments them on their beautiful eyes. He then proceeds to introduce himself as Rhesus Ganis Killmere the 10th. He recounts that the Listener is a royal from the southern kingdoms, explaining further that his father made him remember all of the names of the rulers of each realm and country. He asks them why they are in the Empire, coming to learn that the Listener has been exiled from their country by their brother as a result of their father being ill.

Since it is getting crowded, they withdraw to the balcony where they both take their masks off. Rhesus compliments them again on their beauty and on their character since every other woman his father has introduced to him doesn't have much of a personality.

At the end of their conversation, he offers the Listener to be part of the court of the Empire so as to be able to participate in royal duties, explaining further that his father wants him to find someone to share the throne with and implies that the Listener might just be that someone.

The two marry soon thereafter and because of their union the Southern Kingdoms and the Sarcillian Empire become allies.

Everything seems to be going well for the Empire until the West starts being conquered and unfortunately while visiting the west, Rhesus and his Father were assassinated by Separatist Oni Mages leaving the Listener widowed and Pharos, their brother in-law, becomes Emperor.

## Personality

Rhesus is charming, polite, eloquent and empathetic since he cannot understand why a brother would exile his own sister. He himself would never consider exiling his younger brother Pharos even though he states that Pharos can be a brat, showing that he loves his brother and has a rather complicated relationship towards him.

He is duteous as well since he takes the tasks given by his father serious (for example remembering all the rulers' names).

He is smart and aware of the fact that being a royal does have its dangerous sides, knowing that anyone is willing to steal their power. He is also aware that the secret to keeping your power lies within being liked by the people and allies.

He clearly enjoys the Listeners company and even flirts with them although not overdoing it since he doesn't want to appear to be courting them (although in his own words, he wouldn't mind). It is shown that he is very generous since he offers them a place in the Empire court.

He also enjoys the more quiet areas like the balcony where he doesn't have to talk to nobles (which is not his favourite activity, apparently).

Rhesus is kept up to date on politics and other royal families around the continent, therefore he knows a lot about foreign politics and forging alliances. He considers understanding, an important ability that every royal should possess.

It seems like Rhesus would rather marry out of love and not because of alliances.

## Trivia

### Rhesus

* This character was created by the lovely Iris.
* Rhesus is the great-great-nephew of Seig.
* He is the elder brother to Pharos and son of Lockvire Ganis Killmere, First of his name.
* His whole title is as followed: Rhesus Ganis Killmere the 10th, High Prince of the Sarcillan Empire, First son of Lockvire Ganis Killmere, First of His Name and rightful heir to the throne.
* Pharos is considered the more attractive brother.
* His mother passed away shortly after giving birth to Pharos.
* Rhesus mentions some duties royals participate in when in court, namely attending court meetings and helping out with the campaigns of the Empire. Otherwise court royals live in the castle, have access to the library and dining hall, may walk through the royal gardens and have the freedom to do whatever they please.

### The Listener

* Is a royal from the southern kingdoms.
* Their father is the king but unfortunately ill.
* Their brother has exiled them from the country since he is afraid they might have a claim to the throne.
* Likes red wine.
* Is beautiful, kind, sweet and understanding, according to Rhesus.
* Might have flawless skin, beautiful locks of hair and an enchanting smile according to Rhesus description of southern people.
* Rhesus believes they might be beloved by all who meet them.