Griflyn Sharus
The Iron Giant
Commander-in-Chief, Griflyn Sharus
Now, take that same question to the year 20,372. You could ask anyone what their opinion of him was; investors, janitors, healers, etc; it is rare to find a soul who truly likes Griflyn Sharus. They will say he is a walking contradiction; the face of irony himself. He says he dislikes to use of magic; but a Human couldn't live past one hundred-forty if they tried. He says he dislikes tech, but that's big talk coming from a man with a bionic arm.
Commander-in-chief, Griflyn Sharus, is faced with the irony of his reality on a daily bases. He dislikes the use of magic, but the only reason he has lived as long as he has is because of the magic in his system. He doesn't support the use of technology, but after an Organization called the The Surge obducted him and served his arm, they replaced it with a highly advanced bionic arm (which he is stuck with). Though, despite the constant hypocrisy that is his existence; Griflyn stands strong at Letherian Minvahla's shoulder.
Physical Description
Body Features
By far Griflyn's most defining feature is his prosthetic right arm, so kindly nicknamed "the claw." Not that it really looks like a claw, it's made of dark metals, with giant numbering on the side. It's just an arm with a few extra bits and way more maintenance. The Surge is to thank for the new(ish) addition to the Second-in-Command. He doesn't like it, but he doesn't hate it. It moves like a normal hand, but it lacks any nerve sensors, so he can feel anything through it. It has seen plenty of maintenance and upgrades throughout the years, but it was expertly implemented into Griflyn's system-by a higher-up at The Surge named Slappi- and cannot be removed without a serious risk. He has learned to live with the attachment, but the attention; not so much.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
And, though he prayed on God's he knew were no longer listening; somehow the Universe delivered. In the year 19,783, he woke up to a severed arm and an electronic buzz. The Surge had abducted him during a stay at Zoudiu school of Combat and Artistry , keeping him locked up and drugged until Letherian Minvahla launched a rescue mission only two seasons after his disappearance. He's had the arm since his capture and is unable to remove it due to the advanced design of its attachment. View more on Griflyn here: Griflyn's history
Gender Identity
Sexuality
Education
- 3 in Combat Mastery
- 2 in UVL (Universal Languages)
- 1 in UVTR (Universal Time Relations)
- 2 in MUVH (Major Universal History)
- 4 in MiUVH-spacial sector Q4 (Minor Universal history-closest to Adonis)
- 6 in The History and Anatomy of Primarital Species (most common species)
- 3 in The History and Anatomy of Unprimarital Species (least common, but still apparent species)
- 1 in Leadership and Mentoring
- 1 in Aiding the Monarchy
- 2 in Primarital tribes-History and common practices
- And 8 minor studies in UVC (Universal commonalities and Etiquette)
Employment
In the year 7,919, Griflyn Sharus' focus expanded from just the everyday activities of a Commander. He founded a board of curriculum and enrolled in a wide array of courses at Mythandria's Institution of Masters. After nine years of schooling, construction, and preparation, Zoudiu school of Combat and Artistry first opened it's doors 7,928 and accepted seventeen-thousand students into its care. Griflyn is currently titled Headmaster at the School, and makes regular appearances at the school to teach classes.
"Tech relies on cords; magic relies on source; knowledge is something that can never be stripped, cut, or taken away."-Griflyn Sharus, Zoudiu Graduation speech
Mental Trauma
The Surge left a lot of scars after their little stunt back in 19,783. Griflyn had gone through life up until that point thinking he was the strongest of the strong; an impenetrable shield. But, there was no way he could've stopped them that day. There was nothing that was missed; no signs or shifty figures. He was asleep in his room at Zoudiu school of Combat and Artistry one moment, and underground in some dirty facility the next. He's developed some form of insomnia due to the event; terrified to fall asleep and go missing again. The facility itself is something he never speaks about; no one truly knows what Ludicrous and the rest of them managed to do within the three seasons spent in their hands.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Social
Social Aptitude
To his students, he's a gentle, but a stern mentor. He's not rude, (not super chatty either), but he can hold a conversation and speaks freely. He says what needs to be said, but isn't a jerk about it. He's much more relaxed around his student; Griflyn Sharus is famously known for his love of children. He wants the best for each and every one in his care; he would hate himself if he ever hurt them. On a good day at Zoudiu school of Combat and Artistry , he's fun to be around. He can be seen challenging random students to a dual or crashing other teachers' classes to take the students on an impromptu field trip. On his worse days, there's a good chance he just won't bother showing up; he can tell pretty easily when he needs a day off to avoid insulting anyone.
Relationships
History
It took nearly four years for the humans to figure out how to reproduce, but once they did, Letherian Minvahla and Griflyn Sharus were among the first generation born. They were aware of each other's presence, but never really spoke. Unfortunately, that quickly needed to change.
During the chaos of the attack on Surlian, Griflyn Sharus watched Letherian Minvahla abandon his cry for help, and run into the mountains in order to save himself. In an instant, Griflyn Sharus grew seething hatred for Letherian Minvahla, and the state he had left them in, and nearly killed him when Letherian Minvahla returned. They fought nearly every day, their sudden place in leadership forcing them into a relationship they couldn't have wanted less. As they were both very dominant, especially when it came to leading, they often butted heads and clashed with one another. They got into a few physical fights, but as they grew up, those quickly came to a halt.
After the The "Crimson" War was when everything changed. They lost everyone they loved, literally left with only each other. They had to learn how to work together and tolerate one another, or they could've sent the whole country into collapse. Slowly, over hundreds of years, they managed to grow into friends, opening up to each other a bit more, listening to the other's ideas and working with that, rather than around it. It took them a serious, serious amount of time, but they eventually grew into a more caring, and vital relationship. Now, it is a rare sight to see Letherian Minvahla without his Second in Command.
Relationship Reasoning
At first, it was very forced. They fought a lot, pretty much despised each other. But, leading together and having to work together through Adonis' hardest times, especially the The "Crimson" War, they grew close. It built into less of a necessary, business relationship and more into a caring and important relationship to both of them.
Commonalities & Shared Interests
While books, shows, and games may be fun; the workload seems to never end for the two of them. Anytime he can get to himself, Griflyn Sharus ideal situation is to relax with a good book. But, every turn of the page, he is reminded of the documents, bills, letters, and agreements waiting for a read through and approval.
Letherian Minvahla, too, enjoys a good book. He enjoys any and all forms of art his people have to offer. He makes excuses for him and Griflyn Sharus to go watch a play or pretends to work for a couple of minutes, so he can truly examine the beauty of paintings gifted to him. He doesn't get much time to simply enjoy what he loves, and though that is disheartening to him, he knows every minute of hard work on his end helps another one of his Creatures truly enjoy life in his Countries.
Shared Acquaintances
Maximer Faragar
"Appricate shit when you got it. 'Cause the second you stop; the universe is gonna kill it."-Griflyn Sharus, year 8,372
- Commander-in-Chief
- Cohort of Letherian Minvahla
- Headmaster of Zoudiu school of Combat and Artistry
- Professor at Tufuweina institute of the arts of magic
- Graduate and Alumni of Mythandria's Institution of Masters
"Immortal don't mean forever, Kid. Just because you've forever, doesn't mean forever's got you."-Griflyn Sharus, year 4,093
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