Xhaevor Septus V

### Relatives

Unknown Nirvaan wife (deceased), Arazhor Septus I (only son), Amiri Septus I (twin-daughter), Akiri Septus I (twin-daughter), Arishol Septus III (nephew, Imperator), Xython Septus IV (nephew), Mau Septus I (nephew), Aeros Septus I (grand-nephew, heir to throne), Xim'ara Aenad IV (grand-niece), numerous legitimate and illegitimate family members

### Eye color

Amber

*"Cold, methodical, and ruthlessly efficient. A gliding serpent whose only remaining eye is a hungry one."* -Author regarding Xhaevor.

**Xhaevor Septus V**, known infamously as the "Scarred Dragon", Xhaevor the One-Eyed, and the "Dark Hand", is the Praeceptor of the Nirvas Imperium under the rule of Dominus Sarreth the Crimson. Pragmatic, detached, and choleric, Xhaevor aids his nephew's rule with sharp, tactful precision, maneuvering the *aristocra* to serve and fear Vaes Septus and cultivating a reputation of authoritative strength for the family. Known for his scarred face and wounded eye that he keeps covered with an eye patch, Xhaevor's ruthlessness has become iconic and legendary, even for a Septus, though his calculated and measured intellect keeps his savagery focused solely on those who defy him and his family while uplifting the trustworthy and useful.

## Appearance

A crimson-skinned Nirvaan of Septus descent, Xhaevor has amber eyes, his right having been scarred white from battle, the scar falling down his face from his brow to his chin. Another series of jagged scars from shrapnel damage covers his right side of his head. His long ears are lined with piercings and a spike-like piercing is worn through his nose. His sable-black hair has been shaved down to an undercut, with only slicked back hair on the top of his head being visible.

Xhaevor carries himself with a rigid and dutiful posture, standing upright when sitting or walking and speaking with an authoritative inflection. His voice is described as somewhat hushed and crisp to the ear, forcing those who he speaks toward to listen to him intently. He speaks with a Narvalan accent characterized by aristocratic inflections and low drawls when punctuating certain words.

Typically, Xhaevor wears all-black dress tunics with long cloths hanging from the groin and posterior, thin sleeves, and cloaks fitted to a single shoulder. His Praeceptorial brooch, shaped like a silver dragon, is worn over his left breast so that the cloak does not cover it. His right hand is covered by a black, leather glove most times while his left is adorned with an emerald and gold ring, a rectangular signet ring, and an amethyst ring shaped like a dragon curling around his finger. His nails are notably groomed to be sharp and claw-like.

Xhaevor's face is described as somewhat aged, showing signs of wrinkling accompanied from his long lifespan and time spent in stressful positions. He covers his wounded eye with a black eye patch.

## Personality

A dour and serious man whose smiles and laughter are a rarity, Xhaevor is feared and respected by universally all of the Imperium - almost more than his nephew and Imperator for his high expectations and ruthless punishments. Few command Xhaevor's respect and fewer his love. He is devoted to his family but sees many of its members as weak or incompetent. He looks down on Arishol's profligacy, sees Aeros as too cowardly and ineffectual to rule, and views Xython as a bloodthirsty warmonger.

Devoted to the expansion and improvement of the Imperium as a whole, Xhaevor works tirelessly to that goal and expects others to do the same, frowning on the frequent power-plays and ambitious streaks that run deep within his people. He keeps those on the Consulate on a relatively tight leash, maintaining a healthy spy network throughout the realm to constantly remain aware of the various secret alliances and rivalries taking place within the realm. His knowledge of the political landscape of the Imperium is vast, utilizing the intelligence he acquires to manipulate Magisters, Exarchs, and even the Consuls themselves into furthering the Imperium's aims in the long run.

Xhaevor seems to have a great deal of love and grief over his dead wife, refusing to take another despite her death having occurred many years before. He speaks very little of her to others, and always with feelings of remorse in his tone. Xhaevor has little regard for the concept of honor, doing everything within his power to achieve his goals even if they are looked upon as shocking and horrific by the public.