Romauld Tor'Zuberi

the Black

Emperor Romauld Tor'Zuberi

Romauld Tor'Zuberi is the current Emperor of Eirena. All he wants is power, and his family. After losing his wife and newborn son to a horrible illness fifteen years ago, he began looking for ways to bring them back, but after all of the wizards, clerics, and sorcerers told him it couldn't be done, he began to look elsewhere.
He knew the story of Shahar'an, the Prideful One, who was banished to the underworld for his arrogance. His ancestors once worshiped the fallen Guardian, so he traveled back to Meleki to learn more about the dark magic. He spent a year combing through the ruins of Serebjer before finally finding the spell to call forth Shahar'an.
But the Guardian was still locked away, unable to be summoned into the world. Thinking he had failed, Romauld returned to Eirena a broken man. Years passed, then five years ago, the dreams began. Then the voices telling him that the magic-users had lied. There was a way to bring his family back, but first, the traitors must die.

Magic has been outlawed and those who use it are imprisoned or murdered for their deception. Shahar'an teaches Romauld how to use dark magic through his dreams. The price of this new magic, however, is Romauld's sanity. He has recently begun arguing out loud with the voices in his head and his council is beginning to consider removing him from power.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

He is still fit and athletic, but he doesn't work out as much as he probably should, so he's begun to soften in the middle. He takes great care of his appearance, even dying his hair to keep from looking his age.

Body Features

He has a medium skin tone passed down from his Melekite ancestry. His shoulders are broad and he has long, slender fingers.

Facial Features

He has a sloping nose, faint wrinkles from squinting his eyes to see, full lips and thick eyebrows.

Identifying Characteristics

There is a small scar on his chin and one in his left eyebrow from duels.

Physical quirks

He is right-handed and walks with a rolling gait, so that, in his robes, he seems to glide across the floor.

Special abilities

He has recently begun to master dark magic under the tutelage of Shahar'an in his dreams.

Apparel & Accessories

Under his extravagant, deep purple and black silk robes, he wears leather fighting gear. He has a dagger sheathe on his right forearm and a circlet made of twisted gold in three colors.

Specialized Equipment

He has a specially-made dagger sheathe on his right forearm that flips a dagger into his hand at the flick of the wrist.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Even as a child, Romauld was odd. He was, at best, temperamental and had no problem getting violent to get his way.
As a teen, he was arrogant, knowing that he would one day become Emperor. He was very intelligent and enjoyed showing off. The few friends he had were just like him and they were always in competition with each other.
When he entered the Guard, however, he was broken of many of his old habits and mellowed out as he was given more responsibility. The only thing that never changed was his penchant for violence, which saw him in many duels throughout his military service
Shortly after his thirtieth birthday, his father died, leaving him the throne. Suddenly, he had everything he had been looking forward to his whole life. In his arrogance, he decided that he must expand his empire, but his council cautioned him against making such a bold move so early in his reign. He was focused on becoming the emperor of the largest nation on Elyria, until he met Sofya, a daughter of a newly established noble family. She wanted nothing to do with him at first, but he knew how to be charming and she consented, at last, to marry him.
For Four years, he was actually happy. Sofya gave him a daughter first, but little Amina was her father's world. Shortly after the birth of his son, however, both the boy and his mother fell ill and no amount of medicine could help them, so Romauld turned to magic. When magic couldn't bring them back, he reverted back to the arrogant bastard he had been in his youth in an attempt to regain control over his life.

Gender Identity

Cisgender

Sexuality

Straight

Education

He had the typical noble education, arts, history, politics and etiquette. At sixteen, he attended the Hartspire University, specializing in history. He then spent ten years in the Eirenen Guard before gaining his throne.

Employment

He spent two years as captain of the Royal Guard before his ascension to Emperor.

Accomplishments & Achievements

He considers it a good thing to be the man responsible for the genocide of magic users in Eirena.

Failures & Embarrassments

He sees himself as a failure because he couldn't bring back his family.

Mental Trauma

He is narcissistic, with Borderline Personality disorder.

Intellectual Characteristics

He is intelligent, almost to a fault, using it as a weapon against those less-equipped.

Morality & Philosophy

His morals are based on what he perceives to be fair or in his favor. He will do what must be done to ensure that he gets what he wants. The only exception is Amina. His daughter is the only one who can get him to see reason.

Taboos

He considers it a sin to tattoo or pierce your body, so any courtiers must hide any body modifications in his presence.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

He needs to free Shahar'an from his prison and take revenge on the magic users that failed him.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Romauld is well-versed in history and is an accomplished sword fighter. He is not diplomatic, however, being unable to compromise.

Likes & Dislikes

He likes collecting relics from eras long past, keeping them in a public museum on the Palace Grounds. He doesn't like animals, sees no reason to keep any as pets.

Virtues & Personality perks

He is curious about everything, always needing to know how something works. He is bold, and creative, always trying new things. He is intuitive and empathetic, though he usually twists it to manipulate others.

Vices & Personality flaws

He has recently become addicted to dark magic. He is manipulative, can be cruel, and his obsessions can be volatile, especially if he is kept from them for too long.

Personality Quirks

He is constantly fiddling with his insignia ring and, when he is hearing voices, he scratches at his left wrist.

Hygiene

He is obsessed with cleanliness and cannot leave his chambers without being perfectly groomed and his palace and grounds must always be perfect. People tend to get punished otherwise.

Social

Family Ties

Daughter, Amina Wife, Sofya (decease) Son, Jerryn (deceased)

Religious Views

Was previously agnostic, now worships Shahar'an.

Social Aptitude

Romauld is charismatic and charming when he wants to be, but is usually indifferent to those around him. He has a large ego and is always needing to be the center of attention.

Mannerisms

Romauld has very open body language, until someone disagrees with him, then he closes up, crossing his arms and puffing himself up to look bigger. He uses his hands a lot when talking and tends to tilt his head when thinking.

Hobbies & Pets

He has no pets, but enjoys reading historical books and collecting relics.

Speech

His speech is very condescending, he sounds like he is always "dumbing" down his words because the listener is not as intelligent as he is.

Wealth & Financial state

He is the wealthiest man in Eirena, though he donates quite a bit to the universities and the newly risen chapels dedicated to Shahar'an.

Current Location

Eirena

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Emperor of Eirena

Date of Birth

12th of Lyemun, 1142

Date of Death

14th of Bomun, 1198

Life

1142 A.W 1198 A.W 56 years old

Circumstances of Birth

Born into royalty

Circumstances of Death

Killed by the protagonist, prophesied

Birthplace

@Hartspire

Current Residence

@Hartspire

Pronouns

He/him

Gender

male

Eyes

Brown

Hair

Black, thick

Height

5'11'

Weight

200 lbs

Quotes & Catchphrases

"So says I."

Belief/Deity

Shahar'an

Known Languages

Eirenen, Meleki

Ruled Locations

• Eirena

Character Prototype

Omar Metwally would make an excellent Romauld.