Iphikles
Grc: Ἰφικλῆς - En: Iphicles - Alt: Iphiclus
The only (known) son of Amphitryon and Alkmene, Iphikles believes himself to be the embodiment of a prophecy that his father would have a son of great strength who would accomplish legendary feats. And yet, his body is comparitively small and frail, compared to his contemporaries, giving him a much more youthful appearance than his actual age. Iphikles compensates by focus, drive, and discipline, using technique and clever strategy to defeat much larger and stronger opponents. He is also quite fearless. As the only warrior in the youth army of Eteokles willing to match up with Lykomedes, he became the prince's therapon pretty much by default.
Known for his focus, generosity, confidence, discipline, and protectiveness.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Fit, lean, and muscular for his frame.
Mental characteristics
Gender Identity
Derided by his more traditionally masculine peers and those who are younger but see themselves as more manly than he is. Experience has made him empathetic with and protective of women, whether they actually need the protection he perceives or not.
Employment
Assigned to the Youth Army of Eteokles until the summer of 1121 when he quits for the sake of honor and applies instead for early membership in the King's army. Plans to strike out on his own and seek the adventure and fortune he was prophesied to obtain.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Acquitted himself well against much larger and stronger foes, including Lykomedes.
Failures & Embarrassments
Has never been able to earn the approval of his father, who can't see past his small stature.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Biding his time until he grows into his destiny, or runs out of patience and goes after it with whatever force he can muster.
Social
Family Ties
One sister, younger.
Religious Views
Atheist
Hobbies & Pets
Has a pet weasel named Galanthis, named for a friend of his mother's.
Year of Birth
1104 α4
17 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
Had a twin brother who died under mysterious circumstances.
Birthplace
Children
Height
Short
Weight
Slight
Aligned Organization
Character Prototype
His patron daimon is Athene, although ironically, logic leads him to dismiss all daimones as superstitious nonsense.
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