[luː.iːz də ʤæn.jʊə.rɪs]
Basic Information
- Name: Louis De Januris
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Age: 98 years
- Occupation: Monarch
- Affiliation: Kingdom of Doulas
- Home Region: Doulas
Physical Description
- Appearance: King Louis De Januris embodies the physical toll of a long and weary reign. His frame is stooped, with a pronounced hunch that causes his gaze to perpetually fall towards the ground. His face, lined with deep wrinkles and a pallid complexion, tells the story of sleepless nights and unrelenting stress. The king’s hair, once thick and vibrant, has thinned drastically, leaving sparse, white strands that he scarcely bothers to groom. His clothing, though of high-quality fabric befitting his status, is worn and simple, favoring comfort over the regal adornments of his youth. The king’s eyes, once sharp and commanding, now appear dull and distant, reflecting a spirit sapped of vigor.
- Height: 165 cm
- Weight: 50 kg
- Distinguishing Features: His sever hunch, and dulled distant eyes.
Personality
- Traits: Once hopeful and vibrant, now apathetic and resigned, with sporadic flashes of his former sharp intellect.
- Strengths: Deep historical knowledge and a residual sharp wit at times.
- Weaknesses: Overwhelmed by past failures and current health issues, leading to indecision and detachment from governance.
- Goals and Motivations: Unknown.
Background
- Early Life: Ascended to the throne at the tender age of 17, initially showing great promise and charisma.
- Education: Educated by the finest tutors in Doulas, with a focus on governance, history, and diplomacy. In his teenage years served in Fort Logos, Developing his combat prowess and leadership skills.
- Key Events: His reign was marred by the Schism Wars just two years after his coronation, leading to his psychological break and decline into apathy. Witnessed the betrayal and secession of Neodoulas, which drastically weakened Doulas.
- Relationships: Once respected by his peers and loved by his people, now largely viewed as a relic of a bygone era, with few remaining loyal advisors. His personal guard and assistant, Hartnid, not only ensures his comfort but also functions as one of his few remaining friends.
Skills and Abilities
- Combat Skills: None of current relevance due to his age and frailty, though once a capable and promising fighter.
- Technical Skills: Experienced in governance and diplomacy, though these skills have waned with his health.
- Special Abilities: Retains a keen sense of history and an understanding of political intricacies, though seldom applied in current state.
Equipment
- Weapons: None; relies on his Hartnid for physical protection.
- Gadgets: None of note.
- Personal Belongings: Carries an old, faded medallion that symbolizes the legacy of the Doulas monarchy.
Significant Events
- Major Plot Points: His early promise dissolved into a reign characterized by stagnation and loss, notably marked by the secession of Neodoulas and continuous raids on his kingdom.
- Important Missions: Despite his current incapacity, remains a symbolic figure in attempts to rally his people for the preservation of Doulas, though with minimal direct involvement.
Quotes
”There is solace to be found in the embrace of apathy.”