Name: Leander Esrysson
Age: 48
Birthdate: July 5th 230 NE
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caerleon
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 176 lbs
Personality: Leander is a kind gentleman. He is known for his kindness, but also his fairness. He has the confidence and bravery of a true king, and his people know it. While he is courageous, Leander also keeps some level of prudence about him. He will not go blindly into a fight, and will instead watch carefully for signs of weakness before attacking. He is a very determined person, and doesn't give up so easily. He is a leader first, and a strategist second. If the fight seems like it will go south, there is no dishonor in saving his people and retreating for the moment.
Even though Leander does seem hardened and like he has no room for fun, he does enjoy parties and dances just as much as anyone else. He enjoyed watching his young children, and would often chase them through the halls, before they would collapse in a pile of giggles. Of course, those days are now over for the most part, as he has no plans of siring any other children. However, if there is no work to be done, which is quite rare for a king, or if he just needs a break, he might often be found in the town square during festivals thrown by the commoners. He always makes a plan to at least visit the largest of the festivals. Because of his common misfortune, Leander does tend to think of himself as cursed, thus tends to expect the worst. He can be seen as an optimist to everything except for himself.
Backstory: Leander was born to Rodric Esrysson in 230 NE, of which he had only one other sibling, Brandon Esrysson. The two grew up together and were quite close. Leander met Lady Aurelia when he was 19 years old, and the two soon fell in love. They did not marry right away, however, and instead wanted to wait to marry and raise their children in more peaceful times.
Both Brandon and Leander participated in the battle where their father died. They both grieved heavily after they learned of the news, though not for long, as Brandon had to be crowned quickly. Leander was there at the coronation, silently cheering his brother on, even though it was a very grim event having taken place only days after their father's funeral. With Brandon king, and with their father's death heavy on their hearts, his Highness created peace with the Empire, so no other sons would have to endure the death of their father. Soon after this proclamation, their mother also passed, seemingly from loneliness. Immediately after this peace, Aurelia and Leander became engaged and married, and had their first son, Anre. They small family could not be happier. They lived in the castle with Brandon, even though Brandon had offered them their own private villa in the country. Leander wanted to stay close to his family roots, and Aurelia just wanted to stay with her husband and child. The happy couple had two more children, another son, Dominic, and Aurelia's long awaited daughter.
Unfortunately, happy times must come to an end. Aurelia came down with a disease. The physicians didn't know what it was. It didn't seem like it would be fatal. She was kept isolated, and only Leander and some servants were allowed to visit her and bring her food and water. He would allow his children to see her if they asked, but he didn't want to burden them with seeing their mother in that state. It seemed like her illness was getting better, and they rejoiced, saying that they would have one more child together before leaving it at that. Unfortunately, later that year, Aurelia passed leaving Leander in a state of depression that lasted for months. This only deepened when his brother had the same illness as Aurelia. He too visited Brandon every day. However, it took the king even faster than it took Aurelia. Brandon had no wife or children, so it came to Leander to take the crown, which he accepted immediately.
Shortly after Brandon's death, he met a woman who helped him along the way with his grieving. She seemed to not mind that he obviously still loved Aurelia greatly. He took comfort in her presence. The two soon married, and bore a son together. Now, as Leander becomes older, he knows he needs to name an heir. His wife urges him to name their son the king. However, Leander feels as though Anre is much more suitable for the task. He is conflicted, and everyone seems to have their own interests at heart, instead of the safety and protection of his people.
Family Members:
Rodric Esrysson|Father|Deceased
Amelie Esrysson|Mother|Deceased
Brandon Esrysson|Brother|Deceased
Aurelia Esrysson nee Sambridge|Ex-Wife|Deceased
The Queen|Wife|Alive
Anre Esrysson|Oldest Son|Alive
Dominic Esrysson|Son|Alive
The Princess|Daughter|Alive
Youngest Prince|Youngest Son|Alive
Theme Song(s): WIP
