Baram Frewen

King Baram Tol Sarrus Frewen

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Tall, muscular, intimidating physique.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Baram was born into the royal family in Frewen City. His royal lineage dates back to the original Frewen family that conquered the Norran lands centuries past. His parents were King Baruth Frewen III and Queen Ophelia. At the time of his birth, Baram was 3rd in line to the throne as he had two older brothers, Birik and Oman. Tragically, Birik passed away from a fatal sickness when he only 12 years old, and Oman was killed during a military expedition to the northern reaches of the kingdom.
Before Birik's untimely death, he and Baram were nearly inseparable. Birik took a strong liking to him and they formed a deep bond. Birik took him fishing and they often could be found playing games like hide and seek around the castle and courtyards. When it came to schooling, Baram would often try to shirk his teachings in order to spend more time playing with Birik. When he passed, Baram went into a deep sadness. It's been said that it wasn't until his late teens that he was seen smiling again. His other older brother Oman never tried to comfort him as he was always jealous of Birik and Baram's close reltaionship. Instead of becoming closer with Baram, he despsied him; always keeping in competition with him. Baram never felt like he was loved by Oman and continuously tried to become better than he was in order to gain his respect. This was never good enough though as Oman only saw his competition as pathetic. In every way, Oman was better than Baram. In school, Oman had the better grades, he performed better in combat training, he understood politics better, he was more athletic. Baram always felt undervalued and under appreciated by his brother.
When Oman was in his late twenties, he had heard of an uprising in the north. As a way to gain the respect of King Baruth, his father, he rallied together a small group of warriors to quell the rebellion. Baram was furious with Oman out of jealousy and in his bitterness, he bribed one of the warriors to kill Oman if battle were to get heated. 2 months later, word came from the north that Prince Oman had been slain in battle. The King and Queen were devastated. Baram tried to comfort them in hopes of finally gaining their approval and love. However, King Baruth turned Baram away time and time again, not wanting his company. This caused Baram to grow bitter towards his own parents. In the year that Baram turned 32, the King died suddenly from a heart attack. That day, Baram was crowned as the new King of Frewen. He later married Lucia, a girl from a wealthy family in the city and she became his Queen. A year later, Baram's mother passed away. Some say it was sickness, others say it was from a broken heart.
Over the next decade, Baram's heart was softened by the love he found in his wife Lucia. She was a kind-hearted and empathetic woman who understood Baram and his upbringing. It was because of her that Baram instituted the True Citizens School for the orphans and needy. When he reached the age of 38, he and Lucia had a baby girl, Cara. He loved Cara whole-heartedly and cared deeply for her. Oddly, after Cara was born, all his attention turned to her and away from Lucia. Almost overnight, their relationship changed and Baram began to neglect her. After a couple months, a man showed up at the castle saying that he was a prophet sent by God himself. He declared that Cara had been divinely chosen to become the heir of the Arvalis. As Arvalean tradition requires, Cara would then be taken to the Great Metropolis of Silverspire in order to be raised and mentored to become the world's next Keeper. Upon hearing this news, Queen Lucia's spirits were lifted. She felt so honored that her own daughter would become the next world leader and protector, and she also felt excited knowing that her relationship with King Baram might grow and return to their loving state. However, Baram thought that he might lose his daughter forever. Instead of accepting Cara's destiny, he took the prophet and imprisoned him. He wanted Cara to be his and to stay with him. This caused a deep rift between Lucia and Baram and was the cause of many fights. Completely fed up, Lucia took Cara in the middle of the night in order to take her to Silverspire herself. However, it didn't take very long for King Baram to put together what happened and he sent assassins after her in order to bring Cara back home. Unknowingly, the assassins he hired were part of an undergound organization called The Order of Falvor, a cult-like group purposed to end the rule of the Keepers and destroy the Arvalis. The Order members were successful in tracking down Lucia, who had boarded a merchant ship headed for Silverspire. They murdered Queen Lucia, the crew, and set the ship ablaze before returning to King Baram with baby Cara. Through this event, Baram strengthened his relationship with the Order of Falvor and their leader, Rael Galatea. Together, they formed a long-term plan to kill the current Keeper, which included keeping Cara completely oblivious to her destiny as heir to the Arvalis. Baram's heart had hardened and a lust for power grew inside him. This lust is what eventually drives him to unite with the Empire of Artesia, and help enact the Second Great War.

Education

As a member of the royal family, Baram was well educated in politics, battle strategy, music, theater, art, language studies, and combat.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Baram was solely responsible for starting the True Citizens School within Frewen City. He is also personally responsible for the deaths of his brother Oman, his wife Lucia, and countless others indirectly through the Second Great War.

Mental Trauma

Baram was deeply connected with his older brother Birik as a child. Birik was a source of love, acceptance, and friendship. Unfortunately, Birik died from a fatal sickness at the age of 12. After losing his closest relationship, Baram suffered many, many years of rejection and unkindness from both his other brother Oman, and from his own parents, the King and Queen. Because of his bitterness, he ordered the assassination of his brother Oman and later his own wife Lucia.

Intellectual Characteristics

Baram is exceedingly devious. Although considered highly intelligent, he can be easily persuaded.

Morality & Philosophy

Self-serving and narcissistic, Baram is loyal only to himself. Having Never learned how to properly love someone, he hold little regard for personal relationships and uses people as pawns in his own game of power and deception.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Baram's main goal is to keep Cara safe and hidden from her true destiny as a Keeper. His secondary goal is to increase his own kingdom and power through means of war. This can only be done once the current Keeper is dead.

Social

Family Ties

King Beruth Tol Belome Frewen III - Father
Queen Ophelia Istara Frewen - Mother
Prince Birik Tol Belome Frewen - Brother (deceased)
Prince Oman Tol Beruth Frewen - Brother (deceased)
Queen Lucia Celes Frewen - Wife (deceased)
Princess Cara Til Lucia Frewen - Daughter

Religious Views

Arvalean

Social Aptitude

Cold, callous, dismissive of most social interaction

Wealth & Financial state

As king of a large kingdom, Baram is incredibly wealthy. His treasuries are vast and great.

Alignment

Neutral Evil

Current Location

Frewen City

Ethnicity

Frewenic

Honorary & Occupational Titles

King of Frewen, Lord of the Norrish, Ruler of the Great North, The Arlenking

Circumstances of Birth

Baram was born into the ruling family of the Kingdom of Frewen. When it was time, he was crowned as King of Frewen.

Birthplace

Frewen City

Current Residence

Frewen City Castle

Gender

Male

Eyes

Dark blue, wise

Hair

Medium length, snowy white

Height

6'4

Weight

267 Lbs

Aligned Organization

The Order of Falvor

Known Languages

Norrish, Razden, Artesian, Conversational Dalzen, some Saalish.