Heirarch of Tranquility

### Titles

Heirarch of Tranquillity, Supreme Commander of the Dwendalian Military, Field Marshal of the Dwendalian Army (formerly)

## Physical Description

### Eye colour

Brown

**The Heirarch of Tranquility**, born **Varus var Deithwen**, also known as the **Supreme Commander of the Dwendalian Military** and formerly **Field Marshal of the Dwendalian Army**, is the de facto leader of the triarchy of Heirarchs that leads the Imperial Council, and by extension is the supreme leader of the entire Dwendalian Empire, beholden only to the Emperor himself. He is the youngest member of the triarchy at 49, and was appointed as the youngest Heirarch ever at age 27, but nevertheless his fellow Heirarchs, Penance and Fortitude, defer to his judgement.

Calculating, intelligent, politically astute, ruthless, and controlling, Tranquillity has dedicated his life and efforts towards the pursuit of ultimate power and the unification of all of Albion under the banner of Dwendalia. He is arguably the primary architect behind Dwendalia's recent rapid expansion with the annexation of Mettina and invasion of Lyria. He is a proven battle commander who leads from the rear, and he has a powerful presence combined with an intimidating gaze. He is harsh with betrayal and, though ruthless, is an able and shrewd ruler who has brought great prosperity during his tenure as a Heirarch. He serves as the Supreme Commander of the Dwendalian Military, and while this is supposed to be a largely ceremonial rank reserved only for a Heirarch, he nevertheless exerts a huge influence over the Dwendalian military.

Unlike his counterparts Penance and Fortitude, Tranquillity does not display a fanatical dedication to the Imperial Cult, rather has shown somewhat of a disdain for imperial tradition and opulence in favour of prudence and practicality. He came from nothing, rising above his station with sheer willpower and determination, and therefore respects merit above birthright. He is not loved within the empire, but greatly feared and respected.

## Interactions with The Nutcrackers

### Truth and Reconciliation

The Nutcrackers first encountered the Heirarch of Tranquillity in Port Ellander, where he was preparing to depart aboard the Dwendalian flagship, the *Truth and Reconciliation.* Disguised as Dwendalians, they enquired with him after the cargomaster of the *Truth and Reconcilliation,* with they intended to steal, whilst he was entertaining guests in a regal tent in the ruins of Port Ellander's palace. He was immediately suspicious, but allowed them to leave without reproach.

The party next saw Tranquillity aboard the Truth and Reconcilliation during their attempt to commandeer the ship. Shocked and outraged at what was transpiring, he was teleported away by a female mage the party later realised was Lady Kima of Summerhall, the mentor of Alfred Queably. Following this, the Nutcrackers became among the most wanted men in the Dwendalian Empire, likely due to the ire of Tranquillity.

### The Red Wedding

The influence of Tranquility was next felt in the aftermath of the ill-fated wedding of Prince Dalric of Maribor to Lady Roslin of Kaedwen, which ended with the slaughter of many Kaedweni nobles, the destruction of a third of the Kaedweni military and very nearly the deaths of King Henselt V and his son Siddgeir. After a lengthy battle between the Briarwoods and the Nutcrackers that saw the death of Durand and the retreat of the remainder of the party with the help of Allura Vysoren and Nicolette Laurent, Delilah Briarwood taunted them with 'Tranquility sends his regards' before teleporting away with Sylas, implying he had a hand in the organisation of the massacre.