Alduin Eralith

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**Alduin Eralith** was the King of Elenoir, the kingdom of elves. He is the son of the previous king Virion Eralith, the husband of Merial Eralith and the father of Tessia Eralith.

## Appearance

Alduin has the look of a middle-aged man. He is tall, with a muscular body, usually clad in a loose, decorated robe. His emerald eyes were slanted upward and his lips were tense and his expression, along with his short, military-style hair, gave him a dignified, but somewhat reserved appearance. He also wore a unique crown on his head to signify his position as the king.

## Personality

In contrast to his more carefree and brass father, Alduin seems to be more stoic, serious, and traditional. He has a complex relationship with humans after The Second War, due to losing his mother. Even after his daughter was rescued by a human child named Arthur, Alduin was still skeptical of Arthur’s intentions and was especially hesitant about allowing him to stay in his kingdom. Beneath his stoicism, however, is a kindhearted man, who loves and cares for his family and people. After seeing how much impact Arthur had on Tessia, he became much more welcoming of Arthur as well as humans.

## Season 1

Alduin arrived at the teleportation gate along with his wife Merial and his father Virion, happy to have his missing daughter returned and surprised to see her accompanied by a human boy named Arthur Leywin. Though thankful for the boy’s assistance in returning his daughter, Alduin did not disguise his negative feelings for the human child as they made their way to the palace, something the young Arthur was able to deduce from the look in Alduin’s eyes. As Arthur recounted his journey with Tessia, Alduin was infuriated that his daughter was kidnapped by human slave traders. Arthur, however, tried to point out that slave trading was a profession and that not all humans were responsible for it. A remark that caused all the guards to point their swords directly at Arthur before Virion stopped them. Despite his animosity for humans, Alduin was still grateful for Arthur’s help in rescuing his daughter and promised to help him return to his family in Sapin. However, the teleportation gate linked to Sapin is only opened once every seven years for the summit conference between the three races. Alduin instead offers to put together a squadron of guards to escort Arthur home. Alduin has Arthur taken to a room, where he can rest for the night before departing tomorrow.

Unbeknownst to Alduin, his father Virion decided to take on Arthur as his disciple and asked Arthur to remain in Elenoir. When Alduin caught word of this, he confronted his father the next day as he and Tessia prepared to take Arthur to see Alduin’s aunt Rinia. Alduin begged his father to reconsider, but Virion was not fazed by his son’s request and told him to make sure everyone in Elenoir was aware of Arthur’s situation. Virion further pointed out that Tessia was also in agreement with his idea. Upon everyone’s return home, Alduin took the time to properly apologize for his behavior and officially welcomed Arthur to his home as well as permitting Arthur and Tessia to explore the city.

## Relationships

### Family

Merial Eralith: Merial is Alduin’s wife and queen. The two love each other dearly and are shown to be very likeminded in the ways of tradition as well as being very protective of their daughter.

Tessia Eralith: Tessia is Alduin’s daughter and only child. Alduin loves his daughter immensely, though his duties as a king keep him from spending more time with her. After he nearly lost his daughter to slave traders, Alduin was outraged by humans attempting to kidnap his daughter. Though he is more traditional than his father, Alduin was forced to accept his daughter’s friendship and later romantic feelings for her human friend Arthur after saving her life.

Virion Eralith: Alduin is Virion’s only son and his successor as King of Elenoir. Though they love and respect each other as father and son, the two have very different personalities and will sometimes clash over each other’s opinions. While Virion is more laidback and carefree, Alduin is more traditional and stoic. Their biggest difference was originally their views on humans. While Virion held no ill will toward humans after the Second War, Alduin never forgave the human kingdom for the death of his mother, even after a human child rescued his daughter. Though after Virion took Arthur on as a disciple, Alduin seems to be more accepting of Virion’s views.

Lania Darcassan: Lania is Alduin’s late mother. Alduin loved his mother and was distraught at her death due to the actions of humans. After the end of the Second War, Alduin never forgave the human kingdom for killing his mother. Despite the fact that many years after the war, peace between the two kingdoms was established, Alduin kept to tradition and forbid humans from ever entering his kingdom. That is until a human boy named Arthur rescued his daughter from slave traders. At that point, he was forced to accept that not all humans were evil and began to slowly heal from his mother’s passing.

### Friends

Arthur Leywin: Arthur is a human boy, who was responsible for rescuing Alduin’s daughter Tessia from slave traders. Despite his animosity for humans, Alduin was grateful for the boy’s heroic efforts and was tolerant enough to help Arthur to return to his home in Sapin as his way of thanking him. When his father Virion decided to take Arthur as a disciple, Alduin was heavily against this as humans were still forbidden from staying in the kingdom. Moreover, another reason was the fact that Alduin was still not as accepting of humans as Virion at that point in the story. After some time, and seeing how much Arthur meant to Tessia, Alduin was forced to accept Arthur as his father’s disciple and apologized for his actions. Alduin formally welcomed Arthur into his home and became very accepting of humans afterwards, seeing Arthur as not only a member of his family, but also a potential partner for his daughter.

## Abilities & Skills

As the King of Elenoir, Alduin has the highest authority within his Kingdom and over his citizens. As a descendant of the royal Eralith bloodline, he is also able to bestow the position of and have power over two Lances.

## Quotes

* (To Arthur): "I feel like I’ve never had the chance to properly thank you," he said as his eyes still stayed focused outside the carriage. “For what, sir?" Arthur replied.
* (To Arthur): "For taking such good care of my daughter. From what she and my father tells me, Tessia made it out of some dangerous situations thanks to you." Alduin turned his head and looked at Arthur for a brief moment before revealing a weary smile. "It’s nothing, sir. Tessia has helped me a lot of times as well."
* (To Arthur): "Oh? Like how?" He tilted his head. Arthur had to think to for a second before responding. "In keeping me sane at times."
* (To Arthur): "Not exactly what I expected a thirteen-year-old boy to say, but when it comes to you, I can’t help but see you as an adult." The former king smirked before shifting his gaze back outside.
* (To Arthur): "I somehow feel utterly confident that you will be able to protect my daughter in my and my father’s stead." Arthur’s eyes narrowed in thought at the meaning of his statement, but before he could say anything, Alduin just chuckled and waved his hand dismissively.
* (To Arthur): "Just an overprotective father’s thoughts running wild. Don’t mind me, Arthur... but say, have you ever thought of one day marrying Tess?" "Sir?" Arthur said, taken aback by the sudden shift in course of this conversation.
* (To Arthur): "I mean, sure, she’s a bit rough around the edges and Merial and I may have spoiled her a bit, but she’s a good girl! I bet she’ll be quite the looker given a few years."
* "I thought that traditionally, elves dated and married a lot later—" (To Arthur): "Ha! Tradition? At how fast Dicathen is changing, there’s no room for tradition," Alduin scoffed. He then bent forward, leaning his arms on his knees. "Arthur, do you like my daughter?"
* Locking gazes with Tessia’s father, Arthur answered with confidence. "I do, but I also find myself lacking to confidently say I know what ’like’ and ’love’ actually mean. I hope the answer will come with time, but until then I’d like to improve myself before thinking of asking for your daughter’s hand in marriage." “Good answer." The king nodded thoughtfully.
* (To Arthur): "You have your head in the right place despite the lack of years under your belt."

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## References

1. ↑ The Beginning After The End Novel: Volume 7 – Chapter 244
2. ↑ The Beginning After The End Novel: Volume 1 - Chapter 12
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 The Beginning After The End Novel: Volume 4- Chapter 89