Eriya Trueheart

Eriya Trueheart

Eriya Trueheart is the 1st born daughter of Lady Isa and Teryn Trueheart. She has two younger sisters Rina and Arika. Eriya is the Commander of the Trueheart Crusaders.
At a young age Eriya is already a renowned warrior and commander. She created her own Crusader Band called the Trueheart Crusaders , which quickly grew and became the largest and most famous of the currant Crusader Bands. Eriya is also considered to be one of the best fighters in the Realm, already mastered fighting with most weapons and their techniques. She is said by some to be the new Eryk Dawn who during his youth became a renowned commander and warrior during the Great Invasion with his crusader company, the Dawnbringers.

Appearance and Character

Eriya takes after her mother, with blue-green eyes and thick gold-blonde wavy hair. She is of average height with a slim, fit build. Her hair is waist long which she usually wears in a messy ponytail or braid.
When not in armor Eriya prefers simple cloths over dresses, she is however more often seen in armor than without. Though she may prefer simple cloths, on certain occasions she does like to dress up fancily.
Eriya very much look like her mothers daughter, she is however very unlike her otherwise. Eriya is quite a energetic hot-head, she is charismatic and does not lack in valor. This has lead to her being called the Wild Trueheart by some. She is a competent leader who inspires courage and loyalty in her followers. Eriya is sometimes described as a prodigy, both when it comes to fighting and commanding but also strategizing as well as her priestly capabilities, she does however heavily favor the fighting and commanding part.

History

Early Life

Eriya Trueheart was born in the year 10 195 in Sollg'anor to the young but prestiges Trueheart Family. She is named after her great-grandfather Eriyon Trueheart. Eriya had a relative normal childhood for a daughter of a Lady. As for most members of the Trueheart family Eriya was born quite blessed and had great potential.
Already from a young age in the Order Eriya excelled in her fighting, studies and priestly training, even being described as a prodigy by some. After completing her years in the Order she was highly recommended to continue and develop her priestly capabilities, with her teachers noting she could be a candidate for high offices within the Order. Eriya, who always preferred the physical, instead joined the army.
During the early days in the army Eriya met Elrion Karr and Lyara Celestin. The three of them would from a strong bond which would only grow with time.

The Chosen War

Eriya's first battle was in 10 407, the Battle in the Mountain's Shadow, at the age of 212. During the first battle of the Chosen War Eriya would make quite a name for herself, letting none in her squad die as well as taking advantage of an opening in the enemies lines.
She later took part in the Battle of Windplains were she would continue to make a name for herself. Even despite the Sollrai losing the battle none in her squad died. Some time after the battle Eriya was offered to be promoted to Captain. She together with her Elrion and Lyara would form the Trueheart Crusaders instead.
During many skirmishes between 10 423 and 10 432 she and her Trueheart Crusaders would become more and more known for their performances and exploits. It wasn't until after the 1st Siege of Night's End year 10 433 and the following skirmishes that the Band would become quite famous and starting to grow exponentially.
Sometime before the 2nd Siege of Night's End, year 10 460, her crusader band would have become largest and most famous in the Realm. She had also been recognized by the Patriarch Eryk Dawn and the Sollrai High Command and on their way to Night's End Eriya was given command of the vanguard. Earning her the nickname "Lady of the Vanguard". During the battle Eriya would lead the vanguard breaking the lines of the Nhalrai, disorganizing them and forcing them to quickly retreat.

Currant Events

Eriya would continue to lead the Vanguard of Eryk's Invasion Host into Nhal and was the first ones into the fray during the Battle in Nendro Valley.

Species

Rai

Ethnicity

Sollrai

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Commander of the Trueheart Cursaders

Year of Birth

10195 AR 266 Years old

Birthplace

Sollg'anor

Family

Trueheart Family

Eyes

Blue-green

Hair

Waist length, thick, gold-blonde

Height

1.70m

Aligned Organization

Realm of Soll