Alaric Grayson
| Alaric Grayson | |
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| Social Rank | 1 |
| Fealty | Crownsworn "Crownsworn" is not in the list of possible values (Redrain, Valardin, Grayson, Thrax, Pravus, Lyceum, Crown) for this property.
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| House | Grayson |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 26 |
| Religion | Pantheon |
| Vocation | Noble |
| Height | 6' |
| Hair Color | Golden Blond |
| Eye Color | Grey Blue |
| Skintone | Fair |
| Family | |
| Parents | Alaric III, Brigitte Laurent |
| Siblings | Dawn Grayson |
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Description
With his longer golden hair and strong-jawed, attractive features that were typical of the Grayson male line, King Alaric looked every inch the Grayson monarch. Vibrant in a way that made him seem even taller than his near six feet of height, he had not a single ounce of fat on his toned and impressive frame. Since the days of the King's Rest, the king has matured with a more sober, regal bearing- with just hints of the frivolity of his younger days showing in unguarded moments.
Personality
Turns out that having a soul trapped in a horrifying mindscape for years tends to mature someone that was callow and irresponsible. Remarkably, he doesn't seem very haunted by his experiences except in least guarded moments. He's still personable, friendly and warm, with an energy that few can match. There's still hints of the man that deeply wanted to be liked, but with his marriage to Symonesse he seems to have gained much more balance and confidence, and is comfortable with showing restraint and delegating from the top. Very slow to anger, he's learned the lessons of acting rashly or speaking without great care for his actions- rarely one to give offense, nor one to overlook what needs doing.
Background
When his father, King Alaric III was lost at sea during the Tyde Rebellion, King Alaric IV was just a boy- a boy who greatly resented the regency of Duke Gabriel Bisland, a duke who had no intention of attempting to shielding the young boy from the harsh realities of rule, but wound up alienating his ward. After Alaric IV's majority when he came of age at 18, he dismissed Gabriel as regent, ruling as a well liked but intensely frivolous king, who had little interest in the advice of sober ministers and listened to corrupt flatterers- ultimately resulting in the King's Rest, when his tragic trip to the Night Grove resulted in the death of his entire royal retine, and his coma for three years.
Finally freed from his illness, the King of the Compact is determined to make right for the sins of the past and prove himself a true king, leading with strength and wisdom as he rules over a hard won peace. A peace that almost certainly will not last.
