Arete Family/Aeryn
| Full Name: | Aeryn Arete |
| Age: | 27 |
| Class | Mentor |
| Realm/Island: | Abington, Atamara |
| Honour/Prestige: | 72 / 28 |
| Title(s): | Prophet of Aristoi Atamarism |
| Former Title(s): | Countess of Washford Marshal of the Army of Suville |
| History: | Began her career in Abington (06.25.06) Appointed as Countess of Washford (08.11.06) Founded Aristoi Atamarism (02.02.07) Appointed as Marshal of the Army of Suville (3.03.07) |
Aeryn was the first of the Arete family to accept the responsibilities of nobility, after which she swore an Oath of Fealty to Sir Phlex, the former Count of Washford. Phlex introduced Aeryn to Duchess Callisto, and the two became close friends. After Phlex was imprisoned by ASI for infiltration during the War of Dishonour, Callisto appointed Aeryn as the new Countess of Washford. Aeryn was only 18 at the time, and had not even been a noble for a full two months yet.
Aeryn spent most of her early career working as a bureaucrat; however, a few weeks after religions began to spread across the face of Atamara, Aeryn founded Aristoi Atamarism, the first religion within Abington's borders. After the Aristoi had spread to several regions and acquired a few priests, Aeryn changed careers again and become a mentor. She was reappointed as Countess of Washford, and shortly afterwards was appointed as the Marshal of the newly created Army of Suville, though the latter may have more to do with the military success of her sister, Averyll, than anything she has done herself.
Aeryn is often mistaken to be cold and heartless, but this is because she shows very little emotion in either her speech or her expression. Despite her studious personality, she seems to have developed a relationship with Count Damian. It has taken a long time and a lot of effort on his part in order to win Aeryn's affections, but he is in her thoughts more than she thinks he ought to be, which is a compliment coming from her.
