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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Routa has a slender frame and stands at about 5'8. His oceanic blue eyes are never without a calculating gaze. He is always judging and making mental notes since one can never be too careful, especially in his position. He has cherry red hair to match his fiery spirit. His father always comments that he takes after his mother in both looks and character though his mother is convinced he is just as battle born as his father.
A G E
24
G E N D E R
Male
PERSONALITY
Routa is good natured and always quick with a smile and a joke when he doesn't need to be serious which has been less and less frequent as of late. He takes his responsibilities very seriously and cares deeply for his family, friends, and his people. He is well liked by the soldiers who he leads beside his father. He is very determined to complete his goals and is a valiant fighter and jumps into the thick of things to protect his men and gain victory though this can lead him into some dangerous and tricky situations. Though in courtly games he is calm and composed, Routa does have a fiery passion beneath it all and is very stubborn. He takes great pride in his fighting prose and wants to make his father proud and be a good king when the time comes. He has no qualms about his father's campaign since it is only the strong that can rule and protect the weak. He honestly believes that the kingdom of Valein is weak and needs to be conquered if it is to prosper. Though this attitude makes it seems like he is cruel and calculative, he actually doesn't care for killing. He simply sees it as something that needs to be done and killing is an unfortunate part of his job description. He loves being around his family and the men and is rather social around them.
KINGDOM THEY HAIL FROM
Born and raised in Roune. He will do anything to protect Roune and its people.
H O B B I E S
- Sparring - He loves swordsmanship and calls it an art form. He loves to train with his men since it creates a stronger brotherly bond and provides a way for everyone to learn new techniques.
- Painting - He doesn't often have the time to paint but if he does, he likes to sit quietly and just get his thoughts, feelings, and perspective down on paper. He also uses it as a way to 'collect' memories.
- Reading - Routa loves to learn and will read books on strategy, warfare, legends, myths, anything he can get his hands on.
-Hunting - Routa loves to go hunting with his father. It gives them a chance to bond and forget the worldly troubles of war.
S E X U A L I T Y
Heterosexual
BIOGRAPHY
From a young age, Routa had wanted to be just like his father. He honored the man and his cunning and poise, even in the face of treachery. His father has an iron will and will do whatever he can for his people so Routa emulated that as much as he could. His favorite parts of the day were when his father taught him about strategy and training him along side their men. Little Routa was 4 when his father finally took the throne and was very much aware of the executions that took place afterward. Though the execution of his family was a bit disturbing for the young prince, he trusted his father's decisions and that the older man would know best. His family's death was the first real death he experienced and for a while, he did have nightmares that the next head on the chopping block would be his own. He hid his fears from his father but did confide in his mother who helped him get over his silly fears.
Since then, Routa has always wanted his father's approval and show him that he was a worthy man to call son and heir. He trained harder and took to his studies like a fish to water. Though he doesn't particularly like death and killing, he knows it is necessary and there is no escaping it. The strong will over power the weak, and death will come to all. There is no use crying over it. Routa has since accompanied his father on the campaign and has led armies to overpower smaller sections of Valein as commander. He now joins his father's troop as the Knight of Roune takes her leave to seek out the legendary Dragon Sword. He wishes he could have gone to retrieve it but realizes that he is needed on the front lines.
F A M I L Y
Bismarck Cain || Father || King of Roune
Matilda L. Cain || Mother || Queen of Roune
S T A T U S
He is the first born, and only son, of Bismark Cain which makes him heir to the Roune throne. It is a role he takes very seriously and with much pride.
W E A P O N
Routa's favorite weapons are the two half swords he carries at his sides. Though this does put him at a disadvantage without a shield and a shorter reach, it allows him to get in close to his foe and move faster. Both words were custom made for him with a black hilt and encrusted with rubies. One of the blades also holds a golden tassel at the end to distract his enemy with its movement.
As part of his status, Routa has been trained with a variety of weapons but beside his double swords, he prefers using a bow and arrow when he requires distance. He's a pretty good shot but he has much to learn in the ways of archery.
DO THEY WANT THE SWORD? WHY DO THEY WANT IT
He very much wants the sword if it exists. Not only would it ensure the supremacy of Roune, it would prove that the royal line of Roune has more legitimacy than the weak kings of Valein. Even if they can't use the sword, he is sure simply having it would destroy any hope the kingdom of Valein has of winning. Once you crush hope, was is left to fight for?
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