Viglis Laverath

Viglis Nomos Yon-Zinthos Kien-Khavas Laverath is Reides’ older brother and the heir to the throne of the Laverathian Empire. Known as “the Shield of the Reef” amongst the people of Laverathia, he is a paladin who fully embraces his destiny of eventually being emperor. He adores his people and will do everything in his power to keep them safe.

Appearance
Viglis is very tall for a triton and has a muscular build. He has dark blue, shoulder-length hair, and his blue eyes have black sclera. He always has some sort of armor on, to the point that people tease him about it. His weaponry is also always on his person - especially his shield. If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready. He carries himself in a bold and confident manner that is highly befitting of a prince.

Personality
A perfectionist who sees varying results, Viglis puts a great deal of effort into everything that he sets out to do. He’s strict but also prone to getting frazzled. One might call him emotionally volatile. He takes his duties very seriously and doesn’t like sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong. He has a tendency to look down on those who aren’t from Laverathia, though he eventually comes around if they manage to prove their worth to him. Furthermore, he has a very compassionate side; his father once described him as soft-hearted.
 * Strengths: Courageous, protective, diligent
 * Weaknesses: Domineering, volatile, obsessive

Background
Born in 561, Viglis is 37 years old. Unlike Reides, who struggled under the weight of his crown, Viglis flourished under his. He took to swordsmanship lessons with ease and inherited his father’s sharp mind for politics. While he maintains a reckless, temperamental streak, Viglis always enjoyed popularity with the populace due to his earnest, hardworking nature. His skill in battle earned him the title of “The Shield of the Reef,” and many view him as a stabilizing force within the empire. Viglis is also very skilled at riding hippocampi. His steed, Tetra, is a cherished companion of his, and the two of them have won a grand assortment of tournaments together.

When they were both younger, Viglis was very aware of the reputation that Reides garnered amongst the nobles of Aquos’ court. Any time he heard them speaking ill of him, Viglis would stand up for his brother - and viciously so. Still, their criticisms struck a nerve in Viglis and made him very protective over Reides, as he began to fear for his brother’s well-being. He gained a tendency to lecture Reides very often about his behaviors. In particular, he desperately tried to temper Reides’ fixation on the surface world. Every time Viglis learnt that Reides snuck out of the Coralpeak Citadel, he would drop whatever task he was doing in favor of tracking Reides down. Unfortunately for Viglis, his efforts only ended up solidifying Reides’ so-called “inappropriate” interests. They also put a rift between the two brothers, as they would often get frustrated with each other.

Despite his frustrations over Reides' lacking sense of duty towards Laverathia, Viglis fell into a deep rage when their father opted to imprison Reides due to his request to go to the surface world. Some time after Reides was locked away, he was in a sitting room with Lotlyn, his younger sister, who had spent the entire day crying over Reides. As Lotlyn made her way out of the room, Viglis grabbed on to her, then put the key to the tower in her hand. He told her that Reides would do the same for them, and that they couldn't let the situation stay this way. It can also be assumed that Viglis ordered the guards away from the tower and facilitated Lotlyn being able to get there without being interrupted by anyone. Viglis was not present for Reides' actual escape, however.

The Fall of Port Valor
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Reides' Homecoming
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Goals
Viglis is fully aware of the role he plays in triton society and intends to live up to it. This means adhering to a strict training schedule and meeting threats that Laverathia faces head-on whenever he can. He harbors an immense care for the people of Laverathia, especially his family.

Currently, he is determined to save Lotlyn, who has been taken prisoner by a beast that has taken over Aquos. While saving Lotlyn, he also wishes to reclaim the capital in the process. He appears to be spearheading the tactics of this effort.

Abilities
Viglis is a highly skilled paladin who takes his training very seriously. He goes into battle with a massive, ornate shield.

Viglis and Reides
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Quotes

 * (To Reides) "Why can’t you ever just listen?"
 * "Tetra’s not so daft as to be caught by a measly little kraken."
 * (To Reides, in reference to his imprisonment) "That will never happen again."

Trivia

 * Viglis trains almost excessively. Oftentimes, he has to be forced to stop.
 * He fretted the absolute most about Reides wandering off as a child and was the person who "busted" him the most.