Kylon Ludan

### Details

Kylon Ludan was born Thirdprince (Highduke of Security) of the Ludanian Empire, and was temporarily Highduke of War after his brother Henry VIII's death in the 1444 Siege of Kedweic. He has the public allegiances of Sir Aldo Kreuzzig, Sir Akeron Grym, King Artuer DaMaros, and the majority of the civilians within the empire. His most vocal political opponents include Secondprince Kaihart Ludan, Empress Monika Radumil-Ludan, and Pontufex Adeus Radumil.

He is known for his forays in tournaments across Exnilion, maintaining an undefeated title for three years and over 12 tournaments. During the tournaments, he often seeks out possible knights and champions. Most recently, Bhaegar Alastor was dubbed a knight errant by Kylon in the 1444 Harvestbounty Tournament of Rankein.

Kylon has recently gained fame for his controversial siege of the Andolfort, which lasted less than four hours. The Ludanians suffered less than 1% of the casualties under previous siege attempts by Emperor Henry VII many years prior. The upper-echelons of the Reachland denounce his actions as "foolhardy" and "unsanctioned," but the middle and lower classes hail him as a hero of the people and a man who can repair the legacy of the impotent emperors that came before.

After the death of his father, Henry VIII, on the 30th of Kadern, both Kylon and Kaihart claimed the throne was their birthright. Kylon fled to Grymstein to rally his supporters for the coming conflict. On the 29th of Mortun, Kylon, Hoylan, and Arteur sieged Rankein from the south while Ulrich attacked from the north. Kylon and the Fifth Order infiltrated the Hanusplast and slew Kaihart and Regalzurax.

Kylon was assassinated by his uncle, Volker Grym, under the authority of Vladimyr Grym.

Kylon was resurrected by Bhaegar Alastor on the 7th of Trema. They set out the next day to kill Vladimyr Grym in Grymstein, in order to end the undead plague he summoned.

#### Interaction Traits

* *"I am the finest warrior to grace the imperial bloodline since Hanus the Great, and I will make sure everyone sees that."*
* *"I will tell anyone what they want to hear if it brings me closer to my goals."*

#### Ideal

* **Excellence.** *"I will be the best at whatever I do, and I expect my allies to strive for the same of themselves."*

#### Bonds

* *"I will bring the empire to it's former glory, no matter the cost."*

#### Flaws

* *"I am always right, no matter how much 'evidence' is stacked against me. Others just don't understand my grand plans."*

### Skills

Kylon is a master swordsman, one of the most renowned in the world. He uses a combination of classical longsword fencing and combat-divinitry (divine magic). He has the ability to teleport via a smoky vapor, heal and embolden his allies, and smite his enemies with an enchanted two-handed montante sword called *Zwielicht* (Meaning *Dusk*).

### Backstory

The Ludans are very quiet about Kylon's origins, and the topic is strictly forbidden in public spaces by the Ludanian Military. Most rumors hold that Kylon was born outside of the capital to an unknown noblewoman. After his eighth spring, he was taken to the Hanusplast in Rankein and was taken in by Henry VII, and proclamed his son and Secondprince. A law was drafted by Emperor Henry to slow the spread of the rumors of "The Emperor's Bastard," by making conversation of the topic illegal under penalty of jail time. The rumor lived on, but many willingly forget it because of Kylon's massive contributions to the positive image of his family and to the empire as a whole.

After the death of Firstprince Henry VIII in the Siege of Keweic, Kylon was appointed temporary Highduke of War - a position reserved for the Firstprince - by Highgeneral Ulrich Kreuzzig after Kaihart turned down the position.

### The 5th Order

* Session 3: Bhaegar Alastor is approached by Kylon with an offer - cede the tournament to Kylon, and be rewarded with 1000gp and a knight's title. Bhaegar accepted the offer.
* Session 5-8: The 5th Order traveled with Kylon around the back of the Shieldcrest mountains, as an elite strike team to take the Andolfort from the inside. The strike team managed to kill the officers and hold the gate with only 40 vs 400, until Aldo Kreuzzig and his soldiers reinforced their position.
* Session 9: The party and Kylon defended the emperor (Henry VII) from a Bone Devil, Smoke Mephits, and a Succubus sent to assassinate him.
* Session 10-17: Kylon, with the help of the 5th Order, organized a large rebellion

### Trivia

* Kylon has never revealed his oath, but many assume he has taken the *Oath of Glory.*