Dallia Aeon

'Akuelarre's Bane', painting by Dalmao Abiero, main work of art of the Sun Cathedral of Solaria

### Occupation

Founder member of the Valantian Triumvirate, High Priestess of Solaria

## Physical description

### Gender

Female

****Dallia Aeon****, is the High Priestess of the **City of Solaria** and the legendary founding member of **the Triumvirate**. Born under a blood-red sun, she wields the potent arcane and magic powers of the sun, By the grace of Aelos. She is often refered to symbolize the Valantian eternal struggle against the encroaching shadows that lurks over the world.

**Early Life and Uncertain Origins:**

Dallia Aeon's origins remain a mistery. As the legends go, she was discovered as an infant, washed ashore on the bleak, blood-stained sands of Hispadia's southern coast. That lonely beach wich she was supossedly found was frequented only by sinister sea creatures and forsaken spirits before, eitherway, the wandering group of Sun Pilgrims that found her stranded on the shallow waters of the beach, tought she was a gift from the sun **Godess Daenia**, destined to bring hope to a land plagued by darkness.

'A fiery red sun, blazing the golden fields of Solaria' Coat of arms of the Aeon Family Lineage

Brought to the Inland regions of the Hispadian Peninsula, the Sun priests Raised her within the imposing walls of the High Solarian Monastery, Dallia's beauty and otherworldly charm quickly set her apart from her peers. As she grew, so did her mysterious affinity for the sun's energy, leading the priesthood to believe that she was chosen by Solaria herself.

**The Young Fire Storm and the Akuelarre Forest:**

The Infamous painting "Solarian Judgement" of High Priestess Dallia of Solaria.

In her early years as a priest in Solaria, alone, Dallia ventured into the treacherous Forest of Akuelarre, as at that time it posed a significant threat for the peasants who inhabited the interior regions of the province of Solaria, as they would often get attacked by the abyssal aund unnamed creatures that called that nightmarish forest their home. Certainly a looming menace to Solaria as it was, she ventured to the depths of the forest and with her sun-powered magic purged the darkness and vanquished its malevolent denizens, including monstrous tree creatures not seen since centuries past in our world. In a fierce duel against these beasts of pure dark nature, Dallia ended up unleashing a cleansing fire so uncontrolled ,that i t ended up consuming the entire forest in a fire ball. Emerging victorious, Dallia became the peasantry's radiant savior, vanquishing the formidable threats that shadowed Solaria. Her unwavering light symbolized the eternal battle against darkness among the low populace, making her extremely influencial in High Priesthood of Solaria after the incident.

Official Royal and Holy portrait of the high priestess Dallia Aeon, by the Royal Painter Juleo Cazuor, Museum of Solaria

**A Heroine's Trials:**

Dallia's adventures continued as she battled monstrous abominations and cursed knights reminiscent of the dark realms of Dark Souls. She fought a relentless war against the sinister cult of Umbral, a shadowy order determined to blot out the sun and plunge Eldrathia into eternal night. Her journey led her through haunted ruins, forsaken catacombs, and treacherous abysses, each place a battleground where hope seemed but a distant dream.

**The Relentless Pursuit of Justice:**

In her quest to vanquish the malevolent Umbral Cult, Dallia discovered the existence of the Shadowblade, a cursed sword with the power to eclipse the sun. She embarked on a harrowing mission to retrieve it, facing her own inner demons and the relentless, cursed knights who guarded the blade. This chapter of her journey evoked the relentless and bleak atmosphere of the Berserk series.

**The Rise to Power:**

As Dallia grew in power and influence, her insatiable thirst for control and the realization that she needed to unite the fractured city of Eldrathia led her down a darker path. She understood that the priesthood and the ruling council were mired in corruption and inaction, unable to provide effective leadership in the battle against the Umbral Cult.

Dallia slaying the Dragon in the Duel of Belara, painting from the museum of Aszura

In the shadows, Dallia Aeon plotted and schemed. With her formidable mastery of Solarian magic, she dispatched political rivals, corrupt council members, and anyone who stood in her path. Her assassinations were executed with an uncanny blend of magical prowess and calculated subterfuge. She seized control of the priesthood, manipulating key figures to secure her position as the High Priestess of Solaria.

Dallia's Machiavellian rise to power, shrouded in shadows and secrets, allowed her to bring unity and purpose to Eldrathia. Her reputation for ruthless efficiency and unwavering commitment to the city's salvation served to rally the faithful, drawing even more followers to the worship of Solaria.

**Legacy and Influence:**

As the High Priestess of Solaria, Dallia Aeon's radiant presence, red hair aflame, remains a symbol of hope in Eldrathia's darkest hours. She has inspired countless followers and ignited a resurgence in the worship of the Sun Goddess. Her story, a tapestry woven from the threads of Dark Souls, Berserk, and dark fantasy, serves as a testament to the unyielding strength of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming darkness.

In the shadowy realm of Eldrathia, Dallia Aeon's name is whispered in reverence, her beauty, power, and unwavering devotion to the light making her a beacon of hope amid the eternal night. Her legacy, filled with darkness and light, left an indelible mark on the realm of Eldrathia.