Ghallus Ryphia

Grand Keeper Ghallus Caisilius Ryphia

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Ghallus can, if he wishes, change his appearance to that of whatever he feels like because of the power of the Arvalis. Howver, he generally resembles that of an older man with long flowing grey hair, a grey beard, and stand at around 6'3".

Special abilities

Because of the Arvalis, Ghallus has total power at his disposal. He has the ability to heal, create, and even destroy. His power ranges from causing a flower to sprout, to the destruction of entire continents. With the Arvalis, the powers of a Keeper are comlpetely unmatched by any person or creature in all of creation.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Ghallus was born in the ancient city of Archaia on the technologically advanced continent of Alda. He was born to a middle class family during a time a tremendous prosperity and peace in the land. This was during the Age of Separation when Alda had been closed off to the rest of the world.   
When Ghallus was 6 months old, his family was visited by a prophet sent from God to appoint him as the next heir to the The Arvalis. Soon after he was taken to the Temple of Korazel where the current Keeper Salamar resided. He was raised by Salamar and was mentored by him to knows the ways of a Keeper and how to responsibly and rightfully wield the Arvalis. Salamar had very open ideals when it came to the use of the Arvalis. He made the power of the Arvalis a usable power source for the people of Alda. There was an entire Science & Research Facility built to study the use of the Arvalis and its effects. It was because of this that Alda was able to become so technologically advanced; using the Arvalis as an infinite power source of immeasurable value. Salamar eventually passed away and the Arvalis was passed down to Ghallus. He ascended to the role of Keeper at the age of 37. He continued ruling in the way that Salamar had instructed him for almost 60 years without change. He allowed the people to continue their studies and advancements in technology using the Arvalis as a power source. It was around that time that he started to take notice of how the people had become corrupt from its power. He heard stories of how Alda could conquer the world with their technology, and how many people were against the separation between them and the rest of the world. It was illegal for any citizen to leave Alda, and the continent itself was prtected from the outside world even finding it. At this time, as far as the rest of the world was concerned, Alda was a legend or myth, nobody had been to Alda or seen their technology. After assessing the people and their motives, Ghallus called for a ban of the use of the Arvalis for civilian use that would take place in two years time. This immediately caused riots and uproars across the entire continent. This would mean that technology would be reduced to that of the outside world, to live once again like peasants. 
The general upset of the population continued throughout the entire first year, with riots and uprisings scattering around the continent. Three months into the second year leading up to the ban, the people joined together in an attempt to call a vote on whether or not Alda even needed a Keeper anymore. They had proposed that without a central Keeper, they could have unlimited use of the Arvalis and could open the borders as well. Two notable groups formed where people wanted to open the borders for the purpose of advancing the technology of the world around them, and another for the purpose of world domination. Enraged at the rebellion of his people, Ghallus decided the Arvalis ban would begin a week later. This angered the people and a group a scientists quickly constructed war machines and cannons that were able to use pure Arvalis energy as its weapon. Then, on a foggy night, they positioned themselves around the Temple where Ghallus lived, and all at once they attacked. Ghallus rose to action and levitated above the Temple. Using his power of the Arvalis, he began vaporizing those that were attacking the temple. The cannons were blasting pure Arvalis energy straight up into the sky in an attempt to kill Ghallus. It was in that moment that He became aware of their heart motives and saw the corruption of all his people. In that instance he raised his arms and destroyed the people of Alda. Every man, woman, and child were killed in an instant. He continued in his anger by causing deep ocean earthquakes causing the majority of the continent to sink and be destroyed. He caused (what has been called) Arvalis storms throughout the lands that burned and obliterated any living creature. After all the dust had settled, Ghallus was left alone in a destroyed land, his people gone, and their technology made useless. 
After the destruction of Alda, Ghallus hid what was left behind the Aldan Barrier which caused the remains of Alda to become invisible and inaccessible to the world. He then took the Arvalis and left for Foxwood to live on the Island of Aulcmog. There He established his own Temple and gathered together a group of acolytes to serve him. Over time, these acolytes came to be called the Lightkeepers. It was in this Temple that Ghallus entrusted them with the Key of Alda, a part of the Arvalis that could give access to the remains of Alda. Along with it, he wrote a scroll that gave instructions on how to use the Key and about the Temple. During the next few decades, Ghallus roamed the world, meeting with the kings and leaders of the nations, often disguised as on old man in a cloak with a tall wooden staff. This continued for next hundred years before he decided to officially move back to The Great Metropolis of Silverspire and take up residence in the Divine Palace of SkyeKeep. Long ago, previous Keepers would live in Skykeep and govern the world from there. 
Ghallus continued to live in Skyekeep for the next few hundred years until the present time.

Education

Ghallus has learned most everything there is to know. By use of the Arvalis, his lifespan has been greatly extended, more than any other human being before him. Over the course of over 500 years, Ghallus has learned everything from politics, language, history, economy, strategy, music, art, theater, dance, cooking, gardening, architecture, blacksmithing, jewel crafting, sailing, hunting, farming, and combat. Because of his connection with Alda, he has also learned the secrets of advanced technology from biometric computing, holographic communication, antigravity, synthetic material blending, and advanced building architecture.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Ghallus has kept the nations at peace from war for over 500 years. He built his own Temple on the Island of Aulcmog. He finished the building of Skykeep. He created the Key of Alda, as well the Aldan Barrier. He has learned everything there is to know (that we know of).

Failures & Embarrassments

He was personally responsible for the destruction of the continent of Alda, along with every man, woman, and child that lived there.

Mental Trauma

The destruction of his homeland by his own hands haunts him on a deep level. He feels that pain of millions of people that died because of his anger. He has since carried that burden as a hope to become a better Keeper.

Intellectual Characteristics

Ghallus is more factually intelligent than any other human before him. And that is saying a lot.

Morality & Philosophy

Ghallus will make decision based what is right the good the world. He's not necessarily against killing or destruction if he deems it for the betterment of the world.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

The motivation of Ghallus, or that of any Keeper, is to keep the world at peace. Governing the world in a way that keeps war at bay and allowing the world to thrive and be prosperous in whatever way non-violent way each nation sees fit.

Vices & Personality flaws

Ghallus is prone to become overcome by his emotions. Acting out of anger, or compassion, or protectiveness. Because of this, it is possible to manipulate him by use of emotion.

Social

Family Ties

Arthurus Partherium Ryphia - Father (deceased)
Rem Durana Ryphia - Mother (deceased)
It is unknown whether or not Ghallus had other brothers or sisters
Grand Keeper Salamar Parthus Corelia - Mentor (deceased)
It is unknown whether or not Ghallus has any children or descendants

Religious Views

Arvalean

Social Aptitude

Because of his power and status as a Keeper, Ghallus rarely engages in social interaction, but rather keeps in relations to the rulers and powers of the world.

Wealth & Financial state

Ghallus would consider his wealth irrelevant. Because of the Arvalis, he has the ability to have nothing to all the money in the world twice over in a moment. In that sense, he has as much wealth and riches as he chooses to at that time.

Alignment

Neutral Good

Current Location

Divine Palace of SkyeKeep

Honorary & Occupational Titles

The Grand Keeper, The Grey Wanderer, The One Who Roams, The Lightgod, The Hand of Alda, The Last Aldan, The Purger, Lord of Aerda, innumerable other names in all other languages.

Birthplace

Ruined City of Archaia

Current Residence

Divine Palace of SkyeKeep

Eyes

Bright blue and green

Hair

Long and gray, feathered

Height

6' 2"

Weight

196 Lbs

Known Languages

Ghallus is able to speak fluently in every known language in Aerda.

Ruled Locations

• Ruined City of Archaia