Phylip Hanes
Phylip Hanes was the first king of the modern Laklorin Dynesty.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Phylip Hanes was trained as a warrior, and so was very tall and fit. He is often described as having a noble bearing and attitude.
Facial Features
Most scholars at the time say he was bearded, with blue eyes and a proud nose. These features would be consistent with those of his descendents.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Phylip was born in Southdown castle as the cousin of the king of Laklen. He trained in combat and statesmenship, and was sent to guard his cousin at court. There, he discovered the corruption within the heart of the kingdom, and how powerless his cousin was to resist the Prottic Cults. At first he tried to help his cousin, King Deor, but soon realized that Deor was too weak to rule. Still, he swore loyalty to Deor and helped him root out the cult members using a network of expert assasins trained to fight magic-users. Phylip became known as a hero of the people for freeing them from the oppression of the cultists, and became a massiac figure to the masses. In an attempt to retain his loyalty, Deor arranged a marriage between Phylip and the powerful Gwendolyn Caddic. They had a son, Aled Hanes. Still, Phylips popularity grew as he continued to exterminate the cults inside the kingdom. The crowds that came to attend the execution of the High Preist Adan frightened Deor, and he began to plot Phylip's downfall. Phylip started to make plans to infiltrate the nearby kingdom of Lachin in order to dismantle the Prottics there, but Deor objected, saying it would lead to war. The two went on a hunting trip, in which Deor stabbed Phylip in the back, killing him and then feeding him to the hounds. He returned and told everyone about the grizzly attack by a bear that had killed his cousin. Gwendolyn however was suspicious, and so sent their son Aled to live in Southdown Castle where she hoped they would be safe.
Education
Phylip was educated by tutors at Southdowns in matters of law, history, and philosophy. His family was kept in poverty due to the corruption at the capital, so he grew to resent his cousin's family.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Phylip is remembered for his destruction of the Prottic Cults inside Laklen. Phylip challenged the High Preist Tallor who was an advisor to the young king Deor, and exposed his magic as mere witchcraft and sorcery, and then challenging him to a duel. Meanwhile he used his network of assasins to secretly dispose of any Prottic sympathizers. The cults tried to get rid of him on multiple occasions, but he and his assasins prevented them, and framed the attempts as proof of their corruption. Phylip whipped up a mob at Seabridge, which tore down the Prottic temple and dragged the preists out. His speeches inspired acts of resistences against the Prottics throughout the land. Phylips early successes came from his courage and boldness, but he quickly consolidated the power he needed. His marriage to Gwendolyn Caddic also placed him in possession of many man at arms, and a large amount of financial assets.
Mental Trauma
Phylip grew up beleiving that he had been slighted by the monarchy. His exile as a child proved to him that the Prottics were corrupt, and the source of his misery and dishoner.
Intellectual Characteristics
Known to be very charismatic, Phylip could whip up a crowd with ease. He was an expert at controlling information, and curating his image.
Ethnicity
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Life
14500
14555
55 years old
Birthplace
Southdown Castle
Family
Children
Pronouns
He/Him
Sex
Male
Gender
Man
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Blue
Hair
long, brown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
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