Silas Laenaellis

Duke **Silas Hawkinge Laenaellis**, also known as the **Golden Brute**, is the firstborn son of Duke Edric Laenaellis and Grand Duchess Nicolette Laenaellis. He once sat on the Council of Advisory under King Vahaemar Ocethion as the Master of Treasury.

## Description

### Appearance

Silas is sixty eight years old standing at six feet tall, although he has noticeably gained weight over time due to indulgence in feasts and drinks, now resembling his father in build. His golden blonde hair goes slightly past his shoulders, and his striking light blue eyes mirror his father's. Silas often wears substantial robes in deep red and blue hues, occasionally worn with bear pelts. He doesn't have a fondness for jewelry and only adorns it to showcase his wealth or during ceremonial events. In his earlier years before retiring from the Royal Agriosan Army, he was known for his handsomeness, strength, and power, often described as "a dream come true for many."

### Personality

Silas was known for his tough, pragmatic, and calculating demeanor, but also his cold, manipulative, and unhampered attitude. He had a strong distaste for his siblings, with favoritism extended only when their interests were agreed upon. Silas had a deep nonbelief towards the concept of love and held a strong conviction against marriage. He aspired for his wealth not to be inherited, but rather to be entirely destroyed, so that he would stand as the final, wealthiest figure in his family lineage.

## Relationships

### Edric Laenaellis

Silas had a strong bond with his father from the moment he was born, being the most favored among his siblings. He joined the Royal Agroisan Army at a young age due to his father, ascending to the ranks to eventually become a marshal. In his later years, he retired. His father played a large role in mentoring Silas, leading to his appointment as the Hand of the King during the reign of King Vahaemar Ocethion. In his youth, Silas consistently looked up to his father, but as he grew older, his admiration waned, and he felt less and less attachment to him.

### Nicolette Laenaellis

Upon his mother's passing, Silas had no interest in visiting her statue in the garden of the Dracōnem Keep. He avoided the keep entirely, having an unknown resentment towards House Ocethion. Above all, when his father passed away, he remained far from the keep.

### Gregory Laenaellis

At first, Silas held no regard for his brother and even resented him for attempting to follow his path into the army. However, when his brother died during the Invasion of River Bottom, Silas felt compelled to join the invasion and seek retribution for his brother's death. While Silas occasionally boasts about his victory, he sometimes loses sight of the original purpose that led him to the battlefield.

### Roman Laenaellis

Although he had been absent for half of his life, consistently by his father's side, Silas tried to rekindle his relationship with his youngest brother as he grew older. Despite his limited display of compassion, Silas made efforts to include his young brother in gatherings such as feasts and tournaments, extending these invitations to their family as well.

### Kingdom of Agriosa

Silas had a strong resemblance to his father, frequently hosting feasts and tournaments while mostly attending to his duties as the head of House Laenaellis. He intentionally avoided diplomatic affairs, focusing solely on arranging parties for his personal enjoyment. Following his father's death within the Dracōnem Keep, Silas distanced himself from House Ocethion and the keep itself. He held a deep resentment against Queen Ailish Ocethion ever since she ascended to the throne. Even during Queen Adeline Brightfyre's brief rule after the death of King Vahaemar Ocethion, he held a begrudging tolerance for her, owing to their shared lineage in House Brightfyre and Laenaellis. At every available opportunity, Silas directed harsh comments towards Ailish, especially aimed at her children, whom he consistently labeled as bastards. He contested their suitability for ascending to the throne as kings or queens.

## Character Information

### Proficiencies and Abilities

Silas is a Knight Fighter who earned his notoriety for his brutalness on the battlefield. His service in the Royal Agriosan Army led to a commendation from King Vahaemar Ocethion in recognition of his participation in the Invasion of River Bottom. Silas was previously renowned for wielding a battlehammer, ruthlessly killing with no chill.

### Notable Items

#### Current Items

* Gladius of Ignis
* Battlehammer

## Quotations

### Spoken about Silas

> **━ Zireyo Sungaris to Vahaemar Ocethion**"Under all his gold and gems, he is as hot-tempered as his father. He doesn't deserve to sit on the council."