Anir

**Anir** is a human member of the House Wrath. He is Wrath's second-in-command.

## Biography

### Early Life

Anir is the only child of a Tunisian father and Chinese mother. One day he was playing in a nearby olive tree when his parents were brutally killed. His father had witnessed a crime and was going to tell the authorities what he saw. Before he could, he and his wife were murdered. Anir then grew into the sort of young man others feared. Anger and wrath were his biggest comforts, Wrath found him traveling through South America fighting in underground rings. Wrath saw the path Anir was on and offered him a productive outlet for his fury. Anir had been a reigning champion for more than a year when he'd was offered employment in House Wrath, which he accepted. Anir now no longer claims the human world as his. He doesn't know how long he's been a member of House Wrath because of the way time works in the Seven Circles. All he knows is that it's been a while.

### *Kingdom of the Wicked*

Anir comes to Palermo to assist Wrath. Wrath and Emilia meet Anir to find out who agreed to marry Pride next. He tells them it's Valentina Rossi, Claudia's cousin. Upon hearing his voice, Emilia realizes that Anir was there after she was bitten by the Viperidae. He stayed with her while Wrath went to get the antidote. Anir tells Emilia that the last consort of House Pride was murdered.

After they find Valentina's body, Anir accidentally admits that Emilia and Wrath have begun the marriage bond. Not knowing Emilia's ignorant of it, he tells her that when she bound Wrath to her, she started the marriage bond.

### *Kingdom of the Cursed*

Anir is there when Wrath brings a hyperthermic Emilia into House Wrath. She overhears him telling Wrath he should have just let her heart stop. Later, after recovering from her hyperthermia, Anir arrives at Emilia's chambers with human food and drink. Emilia immediately begins asking him questions.

Anir tells her that Wrath lives by the principle of "actions not words." He tells her to take a subtle approach with information gathering in the Seven Circles. He also expresses empathy for her sudden changes in circumstance, telling her he imagines it's hard "processing so many emotions." Anir says Emilia will need to gain the princes' trust by becoming their friend. He suggests she let them conspire with her and seek her out. Anir also tells her that she’s now involved in something “spanning decades and realms. There is no such thing as fast or easy. This goes beyond the bloodshed on her isle.”

As they talk, Anir asks what Emilia did to Wrath. When she expresses her confusion, Anir tells her that Wrath went out and brought down an entire mountain on the western edge of the Undying Lands. They have letters pouring in from House Lust and House Gluttony, who believe the end days are here and want to know if Wrath is preparing for war. Anir tells Emilia that he has never known Wrath to personally escort anyone into House Wrath. Wrath could have left Emilia alone in the Sin Corridor, and he should have.

Anir begins giving Emilia weapons lessons after she returns from visiting House Envy. Later, Wrath attempts to work off the magic of the marriage bond by sword fighting with Anir. It doesn't appear to be working.

Anir attends the Feast of the Wolf. During the second night's feast, Anir explains to Emilia that the title of devil more or less influences different eras on Earth as the princes work to gain more power than the others. He and Fauna are furious about Emilia having to reveal her biggest fear to the princes and those in attendance, but they know there's nothing they can do.

## Appearance

Anir has a stunning combination of dark features and upswept eyes that hint at North African and Asian ancestry. A scar carves a path through his right cheek. It gleams silver against his tawny skin. He has short nails and carries a deadly looking demon-forged blade with him. He projects a sense of boredom, but tracks everything with a predator’s focus. He has dark eyes. He has long midnight hair that he wears pulled back with a string of leather he wears around his wrist. He wears fine suits in black. Anir is a burly man.

## Personality

In contrast to his violent past, Anir is often both kind and sarcastic. He is no stranger to comedic relief, often making teasing comments towards Emilia regarding her relationship with Wrath. He immediately treats Emilia as if they are the oldest of friends. Anir is a self-identified gossip. He proves to be a valued friend to Wrath and, later, Emilia as well. He is trustworthy and loyal to House Wrath, something he attributes to all he owes Wrath for his help in escaping the fighting rings. Anir is intriguing. He shows no fear of Wrath, and even feels comfortable enough to tease and taunt him. Anir has a playful swagger. Wrath claims that despite his history, Anir has a weak stomach. It has taken double the amount of time he spent in the fighting rings of South America for life to slowly return to his eyes. He now mostly appears human again. Wrath believes another decade serving in the royal demon court will "cure him of that." He has a tender heart. Wrath worries it will get him killed one day.

## Abilities

As a human, Anir doesn't have any special abilities. However, he is exceptionally skilled at fighting, and has had years to grow accustomed to the princes' abilities in the Seven Circles. He also does not age while he is in the Seven Circles.

## Relationships

### Wrath

Anir has known Wrath for decades. Wrath introduces him as his "most trusted associate." Wrath found him while he was traveling as a champion throughout South America in underground fighting rings. Afterwards, Anir joined House Wrath, and has been loyal to the prince ever since. Anir proves that he highly values Wrath's opinions, both as an employer and as his friend. He shows no fear of Wrath, and even feels comfortable enough to tease and taunt him. Wrath trusts Anir, and allows him significantly more leeway that any other member of his House. Anir remains loyal and supportive of Wrath, even when he disagrees with Wrath's methods.

### Fauna

Fauna has been pining for Anir for quite some time.

## Trivia

* Anir stocks up on supplies from the human world whenever he can, mostly things that can be easily stored or dried.
* Like all newcomers to the Wicked Kingdom, Anir had to pass through the Sin Corridor.
* Anir hates traveling between realms using demon magic.