Theme Song: Sabaton- Into the FireName: Henry d’Alaistra, Blackbird
Race: Human
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Appearance: Personality: Henry may be a perfect example of a Lunian gentleman. Well manner, well educated, with a kind smile on his face and apparent loyalty to the Queen, Henry gives no room for rumors and slander. Partly because he’s born phlegmatic, partly because of the iron discipline with which he keeps reign over his emotions, Henry rarely let his feeling get the best of him, and ever more rarely does he let it show in his demeanor. The greatest strength Henry possesses is his focus. Once he has a goal in mind, he will resort to anything to achieve it.
Bio: House Alaistra is glorious. There is no other word to describe it. From wars with Felicians centuries ago to the present day scuffles with the Ascxil Empire, men and women of Alaistra have lived, fought, schemed, bled and died for the glory of their house and the kingdom of Lunia. With the prowess and discipline of the Ascxil and the innovative mind of Lunia, holding the lands bordering both the empire and Roiassau, family’s power is ever increasing.
As the latest scion of this most noble lineage Henry has inherited the duty to maintain and further increase the wealth and power of the House. Indeed, he has already proven his mettle in battle. His first combat experience was skirmishes with the Felician raiders when he was barely 16, but his battle fame came later, from fighting other humans. It was he, instead of his father Charles, who led the forces of Alaistra in the most recent war with Ascxil, winning two major battles and several smaller skirmishes. He showed off his magical power during this war, burning down the wooden gates of one Ascxil city with the fire he conjured, allowing an easy capture.
In the recognition of his deeds on battlefield the old Queen, the mother of the current queen Kryssa, chose him to be one of the Songbirds and bestowed upon him the name “Blackbird”. The prestige of this act was lost on Henry, for every generation of Alaistra had at least one family member within the Songbirds and he felt no sense of accomplishment of doing something what his predecessors did with consistency before him. Still, the young man’s ambitions were flared. La Gloire of his household can yet be increased and one day- who knows? -maybe even crowned!
Stats:Strength: B
Agility: B
Stamina: B
Mana: S
Wit: DTraits:Duc de Frontiere- Unofficial title (in truth, more of a nickname) of the “Border Dukes” has been in Alaistra family for generations. The bulk of the family lands is located next the borders with Ascxil and Roiassau and, if one counts all vassals of the House, the entire dominion of Alaistra stretches from coast to coast and is named “Termonera”- Frontier in the Old Lunian. Such position has made military the primary concern of the household leaders. Not only does Termonera provide the kingdom with its finest soldiers, but the nobles of the family are expected to be well versed in the matters of war. Henry is no exception to this and he has shown considerable knowledge of the art of war.
Richesse Inépuisable- Good armies require money, and Termonera has wealth in abundance. Large arable lands, numerous trade routes passing through it and plethora of iron and silver mines fill the coffers of the House. A member of Alaistra family, especially the next head, will never be lacking money.
Apres moi, la Desolation- Henry was born with the powerful gift for magic. Although he possesses great theoretical knowledge and adept practice in all arcane schools, his forte is control of the elements, especially the fire magic. Henry has earned infamy among Felician tribes close to the Lunian border and in Ascxil for his indiscriminate use of the large-scale firestorms against his opposition.
Inventory:L’Épée du Merle- An elegant basket-hilted sword Henry’s father gifted him when he was accepted in to the Songbirds.