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Desmond Dartwire

Blackguard Desmond Daniard Dartwire (a.k.a. King)

King of Blackwald

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Desmond is found at his physical peak, being a robust man of muscles and grit though not so he would impede his movement.

Body Features

Desmond is a light skinned man with black hair.

Facial Features

Black beard

Identifying Characteristics

Has a scar going from his left cheek up to his left eye, glows like still active embers

Physical quirks

Right handed.   Calm, casual stance.

Specialized Equipment

Always found in black armor that has a cape that produces from under the shoulderpads.   He wields his famed blade, Black Scar upon the field.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Desmond was born thirty six years before the events of the current day, he was born a peasant and aspired to become a knight his early childhood where he spent his time mostly playing with his friends.   Eventually he joined the army and made himself famous on the battlefield, being soon recruited into the kingdoms then special forces, the Blackguard. In the ensuing times of war with Phostra, Desmond fought many battles with a man only known as 'The Knight General' and lost his left eye to him.   Eventually however Phostra was capable of killing the entire Blackwaldian royal family through assassins and foul play. With no one else to save the kingdom from chaos and ruin, Desmond took leadership and rushed his troops back into position, saving the kingdom and gaining the people's love as a hero, and a king.   Desmond was crowned the unofficial but official king of Blackwald and recognized by their allies the kingdom of Haven, Desmond even made the Phostrans impressed and reclaimed the vows of old, stopping the war between the kingdoms to only small skirmishes and ensuring a peace of a kind.   He rules to this day, battleworn and loved by his people.

Gender Identity

Male

Sexuality

Heterosexual

Education

Desmond was born in Wokencaster and went through an original school education there for his base education.   He joined the official army of North Wolf military arm of the Blackwald kingdom and trained at Hillside Fort.   He spent his time at the Blackguard training facility in Blackwald when he was recruited.   Desmond was given his education on Kingship at the Black Keep, the castle of the capital.

Employment

Desmond has had no civilian employment so his only track record is his military membership:   Private - Corporal - Sergeant - Blackguard  
  • King
  • Accomplishments & Achievements

    The miracle at Gaken's Outlook   Battle for Gaken's Outlook during the pre-skirmish war seemed hopeless. The Phostran line was making a push and it seemed like the battle lines long held by Blackwald were to be crushed. Led by the infamous Knight-general, Phostra was poised to break the Blackwald defense and make a sneak grab for Peashed. However due to the actions of Blackguard Desmond, the attack was repelled and even if Desmond lost his eye, it is said that the Knight-general also suffered a permanent injury much like the future King did.

    Failures & Embarrassments

    Arrival of the White Lady   Desmond has lost and won over his life but he to this day sees the dragon attack on Blackwald as inexcusable failure. The red dragon that attacked killed many of the capitals defensers and some of its innocent and even more so wounded their savior. It was not even he or his close Rose knights that dealt with the beast, but the dragon slayer witch of the Crow.   This event alone made some noblemen doubt his ability to lead.

    Mental Trauma

    Seeing the death of many of his fellow comrades and friends   Autophobia

    Intellectual Characteristics

    Spatial, Logical, tactical, social savvy

    Morality & Philosophy

    "The strong exist to protect the weak."   "Together we may accomplish anything."   "Those who usurp and bully should be casted down themselves."   "Status is only good as long as you lead by example."

    Personality Characteristics

    Motivation

    Feels the need to protect the people of his kingdom who put their trust and loyalty to him at any cost necessary, yet without risking his morality and ideals.

    Savvies & Ineptitudes

    Desmond is one of the most fearsome swordsmen in the land.     He is however less able in political matters, requiring aid.

    Likes & Dislikes

    Loves equality among people, friends and calm attitudes.   Can't stand those who dislike others based on appearance.

    Virtues & Personality perks

    Patient, Friendly, quick thinker.   Durable

    Vices & Personality flaws

    Too trusting   Depth Perception

    Personality Quirks

    Tends to forget about his literally burning cheek

    Hygiene

    Desmond works more personally than most other kings or royalty due to his peasant background and often overworks, his personal hygiene often suffers as a result, letting his beard grow rather long or forget bath times.

    Social

    Family Ties

    He is close to his surviving family

    Religious Views

    Desmond worships personally all the Gods, though he is the servant of the people first.

    Social Aptitude

    Having started out as a grumpy and withdrawn man of grit, it has taken him a lot of adaptation to talk to large crowds and shift Kingdoms with his words, having become a friendly and caring individual who also knows how people are like, knowing well how to interact with different people.

    Hobbies & Pets

    Dragons

    Wealth & Financial state

    Being the King of Blackwald, Desmond is quite wealthy however he lives a simple life as King and uses most of his resources for the Kingdom, meaning that most of his wealth goes to acquiring resources, upkeeping his castles and people and much more.
    Species
    Honorary & Occupational Titles
    King of Blackwald
    Birthplace
    Wokencaster
    Children
    Current Residence
    Black-Keep
    Gender
    Male
    Eyes
    Amber, stoic
    Hair
    Black with hints of grey, often styled to the left.
    Height
    1.8m
    Weight
    110 kg
    Quotes & Catchphrases
    "In this land that I now rule, as long as you work for it, you can achieve it. No one in Blackwald will ever have to think its about race, because it isn't. I do not care what your skin or your face looks like, but what you do for this kingdom!"
    Known Languages
    Common, Beastfolk, Dwarven.
    Ruled Locations

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