Jaden Arylon

Template:Main Jaden is the eldest of the four living sons of Mannix, and currently claims the standard of House Arylon. His brother, Fisc Arylon also claims the family's standard, not knowing that his brother Jaden is still alive. In his life, he has been many things, a knight, a trader, a hero, and now a lord. He has also spent time on three different continents, finally settling down in the realm of Fronen, in the region of Iaera.

Jaden Arylon
Status:	Alive
Continent:	Beluaterra
Realm:	Fronen
Titles Held:	Count of Ieara
Class:	Hero
Honor:	27
Prestige:	10
Age:	24
Height:	6'1"
Weight:	Roughly 195 lbs
Eyes:	Blue
Hair:	Black

Personality

Being the oldest child of Mannix, Jaden has grown up with the mindset of a pioneer. He has typically been very uncomfortable being confined into any one spot, always looking to explore - to see new things. This has lead to him wandering several of the worlds continents, and trying his hand in many professions.

Additionally, he always had a close bond with his father, Mannix. This gave him a very strong sense of honor, ethics and the warrior code. Jaden takes after his father in taking his life very seriously. He is very even tempered for the most part, in stark contrast with his brother Fisc.

Jaden considers himself to be a very typical warrior - following the warrior code militantly. He values nothing higher than honor, loyalty, truth and commitment. He possesses a serious mind, which has helped him gain respect and experience. His ability to focus has allowed him to overcome the fact that he is not as physically gifted as his brothers, and carve out a legacy of his own. He has often annoys those around him with how strictly he holds himself (and others) to codes of honor.

Probably the most studius of the four, Jaden loves to read. He has opened his mind to art, history, philosophy, literature and science - believing that understanding such concepts are key to truly finding enlightenment and meaning in such a violent world. Archeology is a particular interest of Jaden as well, finding great wonder and fascination in the subject.

Early History

Jaden’s father, Mannix Arylon fell in love with a common girl in the Nardil region of Cagilan Empire. As a result Mannix was stripped of his inheritance and titles, forcing him to move to the outskirts of the region and marry in secret. Shamed and outcast, the new couple had their first child, Jaden, only a year later.

As Jaden grew up, his father planned ways to re-establish his prominence. For nearly ten years he became consumed with proving his worth and regaining his nobility, and in that time Jaden saw the births of three brothers – Nexis, Fisc and Taran. Then, Mannix learned of a new continent’s discovery and colonies being founded. It was then that he began making plans to go to these new colonies, and begin anew in a new land.

Mannix set out in the spring, taking with him his wife and two eldest sons, Jaden and Nexis - leaving behind his seven year old twins Taran and Fisc to study at the Nardil Academy. The family came to the colonies before nations had even formed yet, and Mannix immediately began carving out territory for himself and his kin. Unfortunately, he failed to realize that his increasing influence would make him a major target.

Out of fear, 8 nobles were gathered at the Council of Giblot, a meeting instigated by Kaendall Istar, the cheif rival of Mannix in the region. They forged a temporary alliance for the purpose of driving Mannix back. After months of constant pressure applied to all fronts, his armies finally crumbled. Mannix and his family were all captured, and while he was hauled away to one of Istar's prisons, Jaden, his brother and his mother were taken to a platform and were fitted with nooses to hang with. This was the last time Mannix would see his wife or two eldest sons. Believing they had died, he made no attempt to find them once he secured his release from prison.

But none were actually killed. Istar himself rode by the hanging platform, and saw Mannix's wife. Immediately struck by her beauty, he decided to spare her, and also her sons to curry her favor. Istar then took them all back to the city of Giblot.