Aurelia Ma'Rhegar

Several unnamed children

**King Ma'Rhegar**: "*You've always been funny, but none of your jokes will ever match the first one, will they? Do you remember, back when you ripped my wife open on your way out of her, and she bled to death?*"
**Aurelia Ma'Rhegar**: "*She was my mother too, father. You blame me for something I had no control over.*"
**King Ma'Rhegar**: "*My wife is gone, for the sake of you. There's no bigger joke in the world than that. And yes you could have helped it. You could have rolled over and died and she would have lived.*"
— King Ma'Rhegar and Aurelia discuss the passing of Queen Ma'Rhegar

**Aurelia Quis Ma'Rhegar**, also recognized as **Atrostia Quis Ma'Rhegar**, earned the moniker "**The Tyrant**" while presiding over Oasis. As the progeny of Damien Ma'Rhegar, she ascended to the throne of the formidable city following her father's demise in her youth. Initially holding the fourth position in the Empire's hierarchy, she eventually yielded her status to Dark Leona prior to her incarceration in Barthos.

Throughout the passage of numerous years, Aurelia embarked on a quest to assemble a cadre of explorers charged with spearheading expeditions into the uncharted realms of the world. Among her notable achievements, she orchestrated the establishment of a new continent named Pryyance and secured a modest foothold on this unexplored territory.

## Biography

### **Background**

"*As I stand on top of my unfinished tower, I can see my whole city on fire.. Death and destruction have now destroyed Oasis. I can feel the power I have longed searched for. My tower may be unfinished, but it has achieved its goal: rival the Iron City walls and be taller than Harte City's steel towers. My mind is racing with a thousand thoughts. As I see my city fall within my grasps, I can end it all here and now. But, I will not. I will get my revenge. I will get back at the one who turned against me. I will get you, Skye. Mark my words; You will feel your life leave your body by my own hands. You made me murder my race, ancestors for your selfish goals and I fell for that. I cannot take back what I have done for you but justice will be served for me and you. As long as you perish, I will leave with no regrets.*"
―Aurelia's remark to Skye's betrayal
Aurelia's mother tragically passed away during childbirth, an event that King Ma'Rhegar, her father, unjustly held against her. Blamed for the loss, Aurelia endured the weight of this tragic circumstance throughout her upbringing.

In addition to the burdens of familial loss, Aurelia faced relentless mockery due to her dwarfism, enduring derogatory labels such as "Midget" and "Halfling." In an effort to bolster her self-esteem, she attempted to embrace these hurtful nicknames. Remarkably, Aurelia's status as a member of the Ma'Rhegar lineage shielded her from the grim fate that would typically befall a commoner-born infant with dwarfism, who might have been abandoned in the wilderness. The prestige associated with her birthright ensured her access to considerable wealth and power.

Following her father's demise, Aurelia, seeking a fresh start and distance from the painful associations tied to her given name, adopted the appellation Atrostia. This change symbolized her attempt to break free from the legacy of blame and forge a new path beyond the constraints imposed by her birth circumstances.

##### **The Oasis Rebellion**

Prior to assuming the mantle of leadership in Oasis, Aurelia endured a harrowing history of abuse at the hands of her father. The citizens of Oasis reached a tipping point where they deemed such behavior unbefitting of his esteemed position. Frustrated by the lack of transparency, Aurelia's father not only refused to offer any explanations but also continued to subject his daughter to public beatings, inciting widespread outrage among the populace.

At the age of 13, Aurelia, having reached a breaking point, took charge of a rebellion against her father. Motivated by a desire to hold him accountable for the atrocities committed against the citizens of Oasis, as well as the neighboring kingdoms and herself, she temporarily assumed the title of Queen, rallying the support of the populace. With unwavering determination, Aurelia led the rebellion for a year, garnering allies across the Fertile Valley.

The climax of the rebellion saw Aurelia and her forces storming the palace, where her father was captured and subsequently sentenced to swift execution. This marked the definitive end of his tyrannical reign, paving the way for Aurelia to ascend to power in a new era characterized by justice and enlightened rule.

##### **The Enlightened Genocide**

Over the span of 12 years following her father's demise, Aurelia spearheaded numerous expeditions venturing into the farthest reaches of the world. These ventures led to the discovery of new continents and lands, fostering diplomatic ties with various tribes to establish peace. Amidst preparations for a forthcoming expedition into the uncharted frontier of Pryyance, Aurelia found herself in an audience with Skye Hart, the ruler of the Heretic Empire.

During their meeting, Skye expressed a desire for Aurelia's assistance in achieving global harmony among the diverse kingdoms. Skye revealed the Heretic Empire's long-standing efforts toward this goal and sought Aurelia's help in pacifying her own relatives and ancestors. Unbeknownst to Aurelia, however, Skye had been orchestrating mass killings of the Enlightened for several years, masquerading her true intentions while seeking Aurelia's unwitting collaboration.

As Aurelia interacted with her ancestors and relatives, she sensed their apprehension towards Skye and perceived an underlying fear of something ominous. Seeking to allay their concerns, Aurelia reassured them, assuring that Skye had noble intentions to aid all. After engaging with Enlightened individuals in various camps, Aurelia successfully quelled potential unrest, creating an atmosphere of trust and cooperation. Unfortunately, little did she know that Skye, once Aurelia departed for good, would betray that trust and carry out a massacre against the Enlightened population.

##### **The Oasis Civil War**

The unfolding events in Oasis drew the attention of numerous citizens who vehemently demanded an end to the turmoil. This discord, in turn, triggered a profound division among the populace. Half of the citizens decried the unfolding situation as both cruel and unjust, while the other half perceived it as a warranted retribution for the past failures of the Enlightened.

This schism marked the inception of the Oasis Civil War, a conflict that proved beyond Aurelia's ability to quell on her own. Desperate for assistance, she sought help from Skye, only to have her ally exacerbate the tensions. Skye fueled the flames by accusing Aurelia of solitary acts of murder against her own relatives, ultimately leading to Aurelia's arrest on charges of genocide.

Aurelia found herself imprisoned in an undisclosed facility far to the west, betrayed not only by the escalating conflict but also by her supposed ally. Vowing vengeance, she cursed the Hart name before fading into obscurity, determined to one day reclaim justice and retribution.

##### **Imprisonment within Barthos**

Approximately three years elapsed since Skye Hart arrested Aurelia, confining her to the deepest cell in Barthos on charges related to alleged crimes against the Enlightened race. Throughout this period, the prevailing belief among the people was that Aurelia had met her demise, buried in an unmarked shallow grave. Day after day, Aurelia grappled with her anger, nursing the betrayal inflicted upon her. In her isolated imprisonment, devoid of human contact, an unexpected visitor claiming to be Enlightened appeared before Aurelia. Skeptical, as she believed everyone presumed her dead, Aurelia initially questioned the visitor's authenticity. Over the ensuing days, an unlikely friendship blossomed between Aurelia and the mysterious Enlightened. Despite the lies and rumors circulating about her, this newfound companion consistently brightened Aurelia's desolate days with regular visits and lengthy conversations.

However, the companionship abruptly ceased one day, leaving Aurelia to contemplate the fate of her only friend. Fearing her friend had fallen victim to the genocide, Aurelia sank into a profound state of depression and anger.

Months later, the monotony of her solitude was interrupted by footsteps outside her cell and an unfamiliar voice. Hesitant but intrigued, Aurelia engaged with the mysterious individual. The person claimed to hold the key to her release, offering a chance for Aurelia to exact vengeance upon Skye. However, the offer came with a condition – the disclosure of the wish's location.

Aurelia, cautious and unwilling to divulge information without trust, confronted the person with a demand for a reason to believe in their sincerity. The mysterious individual, amused, anticipated Aurelia's response. In a stalemate, Aurelia proposed a compromise – she would only disclose the wish's location if allowed to participate in their shared plans. Eager to involve Aurelia, the mysterious person agreed to her terms and departed, leaving the promise of a return to revisit the issue of the wish's whereabouts.

##### **The Grand Conspiracy**

As the passage of time transformed days into months, Aurelia engaged in conversations with the mysterious figure, unraveling details about the world beyond her prison walls. Anxiously concerned about the well-being of her kind, Aurelia also sought information regarding the fate of her betrayer. The mysterious person, revealing herself as Eura Juleon, the ruler of the Iron City, disclosed her intention to dismantle Skye's empire, constructed over years for the sake of control. When Aurelia inquired about her name, Eura replied, "My name is Eura Juleon, ruler of the Iron City, but you can call me Mother."

Over the ensuing months, Aurelia and Eura collaborated on plans to thwart Skye's machinations, aid the Enlightened, and secure Aurelia's release from imprisonment. However, as the Dystopian Heretic War escalated, Aurelia gradually discovered Eura's intent to harness the power of the wish for control—an outcome that clashed with Aurelia's vision of a continent free from dictatorial rule.

Despite Eura's belief that she had gained Aurelia's trust, the latter remained steadfast in her opposition to Eura's oppressive ambitions. Eura assured Aurelia of her imminent return to liberate her from confinement. During the anticipation of Eura's return, Aurelia detected footsteps and unfamiliar voices outside her cell. Surprised by the presence of a group searching for someone else, Aurelia found herself in a brief confrontation. The group, shocked to discover Aurelia alive despite presuming her execution, became intrigued by Katkin Rain, who claimed to be Skye's friend.

Aurelia asserted that Skye lacked the capacity to commit such a heinous act against someone she loved, dispelling any notion of her possessing information about Eura or other details sought by the group. Despite her current captivity, Aurelia confidently declared that her name would resonate once more across the world when she was freed from her cell.

##### **The Travel to Oasis**

Eura returns to Aurelia, engaged in the process of liberating her from the confines she had endured for the past three years. Stepping outside her cell, Aurelia breathes the air of freedom once more, embarking on a journey with Eura to Misbah—the ancient ruins of Aurelia's once-majestic kingdom, Oasis.

Navigating through the tower that houses the coveted wish, both Aurelia and Eura become aware of a persistent group tailing them, intent on preventing the utilization of the wish. In response, Eura instructs Aurelia to ascend to the tower's summit and await her arrival. Complying with Eura's directive, Aurelia conceals her intention to thwart Eura's potential descent into dictatorship by contemplating the act of ending her life.