Douglas Sal'Goud
Douglas Sal'Goud is a legendary warrior in his late fifties, once hailed as one of the most formidable swordsmen in the kingdom of Escela. Known for his stoic discipline and unrelenting expectations, Douglas carved a reputation through countless victories on the battlefield and strategic brilliance in courtly affairs. As the youngest of four brothers, he was never meant to lead the Sal’Goud family. However, a series of tragic losses—his brothers falling to either violent combat or deadly political machinations—thrust him into the role of patriarch far earlier than he was prepared for.
This unexpected burden hardened Douglas, forging in him a strict, unyielding worldview shaped by duty, loss, and survival. To him, weakness is a luxury the Sal’Goud name cannot afford. As a father, he treated Nohj more like a successor than a son—raising him with the same brutal expectations placed upon him, and offering little affection or praise. Douglas viewed emotion as a distraction and magic as an unnecessary crutch, a belief that would eventually put him at odds with Nohj’s growing affinity for the arcane.
Their relationship is now cold and distant. While Douglas has never explicitly disowned his son, his disappointment is palpable. He sees Nohj's fall from grace as a confirmation of his worst fears: that his lineage might not survive the turmoil of Escela’s politics. Yet, despite the bitterness between them, there remains a buried part of Douglas that watches his son’s journey with silent, guarded hope—perhaps even pride he would never admit.
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Alignment
Lawful Good
Current Status
Retired
Current Location
Species
Date of Birth
June, 27th
Year of Birth
5180 AOS
58 Years old
Birthplace
Family
Spouses
Diana Sal'Goud
(spouse)
Siblings
Children
Pronouns
Sir
Gender
Male
Eyes
Bright Sky Blue
Hair
Blond
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White
Height
6'1"
Weight
160
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