Vortigern

[Vortigern]

| ~ • ~ | Character Basics | ~ • ~ |

.:Name of Character:. Vortigern
.:Nick Name:. Vorty?
.:Age:. 24 [in Season 1]
.:Race:. Sorelian
.:Status:. Royalty

| ~ • ~ | Appearance | ~ • ~ |

.:Physical Appearance:. Vortigern stands tall and has a muscular build, as expected from any man who commenced training at a young age. However, he uses his height and build to make himself appear as intimidating as he can, especially to his subjects. He is usually dressed in armor, one of a dark color, or regular clothing which he always ensures is of the highest taste and expense. He is very vain when it comes to his appearance, having no problems with showing off the wealth that he has possessed since birth. He always carries himself with his head high, his nose turned down at those beneath them, and with a less than warm and kind aura surrounding him.
.:Height:. 6”2’
.:Portrayed by:. Henry Cavill

| ~ • ~ | Personality | ~ • ~ |

.:Personality:. Vortigern is very used to getting his way in almost every aspect of his life. As the sole son, he is extremely spoiled and has grown up to be vain, boastful, and tremendously arrogant. He fully enjoys the luxuries of his royal life, and asserts his authority every chance he gets. He expects others to listen to him, not daring to disobey or ignore his words. His concept of justice and diplomacy are a bit skewed. He rules through fear, rather than genuinely earning the love of his people. He would rather they follow rule because they are too afraid to do otherwise. He of course had not been automatically given this; to rule by fear, one must instill fear in the people. And Vortigern was able to achieve this as the general of his army. He has spent his life building the reputation of a ruthless and fearful man, which gives him a strong presence yet one that is never desired, but rather dreaded, by the people.
.:Traits:. Insensitive, cold, unsympathetic, violent, selfish, honest [brutally so], intelligent, impulsive, a bit chauvinistic
.:Strengths:. Is a strong combatant, excellent strategist, good leader
.:Weaknesses:. Impatient, used to getting his way, arrogant, feared not loved
.:Likes:. Obedience, provoking others, asserting his authority, violence as a means to solve things, spreading fear, having and maintaining a sinister reputation
.:Dislikes:. Others not listening to him, failure, over emotional people and sensitivity, too much talking, being told what to do, anyone undermining his authority
.:Magic Abilities:. None
.:Special Skills:. He has the basic skills of a man trained from birth, one meant to be the general of the army as well as a prince, and future heir to the throne. He is well versed in combat, politics, and strategy. He has sharp reflexes, and his impulsiveness can make him a bit unpredictable at times.
.:Accents:. Upper class English

| ~ • ~ | History | ~ • ~ |

.:Birthplace:. Sorelia
.:Family:.
Gildas: his father: he is still alive but bed ridden
Rowena: his mother, deceased
Five sisters [Naevia, Livia, Diona, Aurelia, Rowena [the youngest named after her mother] : all married for political gain
Geoffery: his father’s brother who lives at the castle with them as a prominent figure in the council
.:Occupation:. Army General, Prince, Heir to the throne
.:Current Location of Residence:. Sorelia
.:History:. The kingdom of Sorelia has been in the family for many generations. Gildas was a strong ruler, following in the footsteps of his father, and fathers before him. He was not an overly empathetic leader, as he cared more for gaining power and wealth above meeting all the personal needs of the civilians. Still, he kept that fair balance to avoid any sort of civil uproar and rebellion. The moment Vortigern was born, the entire kingdom rejoiced for they had a confirmed future king of the land. Vortigern was brought up, trained in combat, warfare, politics, academics, and all those other subjects he was expected to display intellect and strength in. He was like any prince and as he gained more siblings, it was becoming clear that he would be the only heir to the throne. He was given five sisters, but the fifth and last one, cost the life of his mother.

This, like any death in any family, caused devastation but Vortigern and Gildas were men of little emotional display. Life went on in the absence of a queen, as it was expected that she would someday be replaced by Vortigern’s undetermined wife. As the years went on, there was a shift in the overall mood of the kingdom. Gildas began to grow ill, and was no longer fit to lead the army. Because of this, Vortigern was given the role of general at a rather young age and with this position of power and leadership, came many responsibilities. Vortigern was prepared for the role, however, not in the way others expected. He had a different mindset than his father; different values and methods of doing things. While he still followed his father’s commands, he fulfilled them through fear and violence, rather than just expected obedience. Vortigern feels that this is a far more effective way of rule, rather than being passive and timid.

Thus, began his ‘reign of terror’. The people grew to fear Vortigern. Where a man in his role is expected to be the one that the people trust with their security and protection, they are genuinely afraid of him and only give him loyalty because they fear his wrath. The only thing that keeps Vortigern somewhat under control, is the fact that his father is still alive for Gildas is the only one that Vortigern listens to. Presently, Gildas is bed ridden, weakening day by day. He still is the ultimate authority in the kingdom, and Vortigern continues to follow out his commands, though they are given with ambiguity and as long as the job gets done, Vortigern is able to use his sinister creativity to carry out his orders. All of his sisters were married off at a young age, and not a single one was given the liberty to choose her husband. They were married for political gain and these alliances through matrimony have greatly strengthened the kingdom, giving them a great deal more power and wealth. Vortigern remains unmarried; though proposals have been offered, he is very, very picky in the selection of his wife.

Vortigern continues his duties as prince and knight, his dark reputation well spread throughout the kingdom, and even beyond. He has a strong craving for war though knows that his father is doing what he can to avoid this. It is thanks to Gildas that Sorelia is on relatively decent terms with other kingdoms (yes, they even have allies), and that Vortigern’s appetite for war has not cost the kingdom one, yet. Needless to say, Vortigern has many plans for when he is king, and the people of Sorelia fear this very day when Gildas is dead, and Vortigern takes his position on the throne.

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