Lord Ardyn Vale
Race: Human
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Role: Overseer of Trade & Commerce
Appearance: A middle-aged man of striking elegance, Ardyn wears finely tailored silks embroidered with gold filigree and the crest of the Merchant Lords. His sharp blue eyes miss nothing, and his slicked-back silver-streaked hair gives him the air of a nobleman rather than a trader. His fingers are adorned with rings, each a gift from a foreign power or a token of a past deal.
Personality & Goals: Ardyn is the true power behind Vorynthia’s economy, ensuring that the lifeblood of trade never falters. He believes that gold and influence outweigh laws and titles, and he has built an empire of trade networks, tariffs, and guild alliances that make him indispensable to both the monarchy and foreign merchants. His true loyalty lies with profit, and he secretly harbors ambitions to undermine the monarchy’s control over trade, making Vorynthia independent in all but name.
Rivalries & Alliances:
- He despises Lady Lysienne Ashford, viewing her rigid legal enforcement as bad for business.
- He is closely allied with foreign traders and black market contacts, benefiting from smuggling operations.
- The monarchy trusts him but keeps a close eye on his dealings.
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