Aeneas Kleitos
The Ocean's Wrath Aeneas Kleitos
The Kleitos family was always "great." For hundreds of years they were the "great family of Kleitos" in ballrooms and in courts of Adura. But then came Nikias Kleitos, fourth of his name and the worst of them all. In his greed, he married his four sisters into the different noble lines and disinherited the rest of the family, leaving his line the sole inheritor of the Kleitos fortune. But he was not to be the "great" Nikias Kleitos for long, as it was not but five years later that his entire fortune was lost - to gambling, to bandits, to debts, and the Kleitos family could no longer reside in their great house on the cliff.
They moved into a tiny cottage in the town of Clarathos, making money where they could. Nikias died long ago, bitter and ashamed in his pride. This is where Aeneas Kleitos was born, fifth of his name and second born son. He could not inherit (not that there was much to inherit in the first place) and so left to seek his fortune.
He crossed into Mercercle, where the Kleitos name had faded from memory quicker than a rabbit from a trap. There he found work as a cartographer's apprentice for a time under the tutelage of Valentin Bellamy, but soon grew bored with the tedium.
At this time a group of naval officers and their companies were passing through the small inland town, and Aeneas grew intrigued by their stories of the wide open sea. He had drawn the sea countless times, but had never seen it. He faked his papers and claimed to be a Ducercle, and joined on with Captain Mavis Durand: a dark-skinned woman with as much humor as there is ale in a tea house. The ship under her command was known as The Night's Gale, and Aeneas, though he had never seen the ocean before, let alone sailed, took to it like he took to anything: with tenacious resilience.
There were good times aboard the ship. Ale and songs and laughter. There were bad times as well, like when the cabin boy Maxim was thrown overboard during a storm and was never seen again. Yet still Aeneas grew tired of this as well.
On shore leaves while in the Port of Saphir Aeneas became infatuated with the contests that took place on the docks. The sailors and dockworkers, wrestling each other to the ground or crossing swords until one drew blood. He began to frequent these events, joining in when he was allowed. At first he was the worst of the lot and was a sure bet to lose, if you were into gambling. But like everything else, he was resilient, and began to improve dramatically, soon becoming the best fighter on the port.
But soon time came to leave the port again, yet the young sailor didn't want to leave. There was too much here he wanted to do and see. So when the Gale set off the next morning, Aeneas was not on board, and was instead wandering the city streets, looking for more competition. It was while in Opale that he came across holy warriors, crossing blades for the glory of the god of war. He had never seen such a display, for Terak is not worshiped so fervently in Adura and the small town he worked in as a mapmaker did not have a temple to the god either. He called to one of the swordsmen and asked him questions about the god, but was disappointed as he listened. For Terak did not believe in the strength of the individual but in the strength of the many.
Aeneas was about to walk away when he heard two of the Soldiers of Terak discussing the tale of Terak's son, Aerix. Aeneas was intrigued, and eavesdropped on their conversation. He was impressed with the tenacity and strength showed by the demigod, though he disagreed with the soldier's assertion that it is a cautionary tale of hubris. In Aeneas' mind, this was what he had been searching for: a man who knew his worth and would fight to ensure that all knew he was the best. Aeneas took his sailor's wages and bought a set of armor, a weapon, and set off to travel the land, intending to bring glory to himself and to his family once again.
Mental characteristics
Education
- Primary school (until the age of 13)
- Cartographer's apprenticeship
Employment
- Day laborer
- Cartographer
- Sailor
- Athlete
Social
Contacts & Relations
Once upon a time Aeneas could have called upon Captain Durand, but he is a deserter. Others that he sailed with may hold some amount of warmth to him still, but the captain would have him arrested and thrown in prison.
Valentin Bellamy would be far more likely to give help, though he does not have the resources or influence of the captain. He was the one who gave Aeneas his tools and will always allow Aeneas to use his studio if he needs it.
Family Ties
Nicholas Kleitos
Aeneas' grandfather, first of his name, the youngest of Nikias' children and the one who suffered the most for it. He worked as a day laborer for many years, doing the odd jobs where he could get them, but an accident has left him most bed ridden and unable to work long hours. His wife Phile died several years ago.Eugene Kleitos
Aeneas' father, second of his name. Eugene works as a carpenter and has built and rebuilt the cottage more times that can be counted. If one were to ask if this was the same house that the family moved into, the answer would be no, there's not a single piece of wood that remains of that original house. Eugene is often stressed and exhausted, and resents Aeneas somewhat for leaving the family when they could use his help.Myra Kleitos
Myra was the daughter of a craftsman and used to hard labor when she agreed to marry Eugene. At first, life was good - they made enough money to keep them in relative comfort and could even put some away. But then the children came. Dorian was easy, but Aeneas less so. Ophelia nearly died and took Myra with her, and Eugene and Myra promised no more children. Then Zoe came along - a surprise to them both. The couple managed the children, but their savings quickly dwindled. Myra took up a job as a seamstress and contributed where they could, but she misses the simple life before they were parents.Dorian Kleitos
However one may feel about their siblings, no one can say that Dorian didn't try. He tried at school until he was needed to help work to bring in money. He tried to wed his lover, but she couldn't bear the stress of poverty. He tried to make life better for his family, but one by one they disappear, leaving him the faithful one. Dorian works hard and he tries to not be bitter, but he's a lot better at trying than doing.Sister of Beneficence Ophelia Kleitos
Maybe some would be right to say that Ophelia joined the Matriarchs of Morwyn to escape from her home, but no one would ever say she's bad at her job. Ever kind, ever gentle, and the wisest of her siblings, Ophelia and her human companion Brother Jonas Meyer travel Adura without ever leaving a forwarding address. They minister and heal, and are nigh impossible to find if you set your mind to it. It is far easier to meet them by coincidence.Zoe Kleitos
Zoe is the baby of the family. At only seventeen, she shows the bright sparks of one truly blessed in every area of life. Pretty, musical, artistic, smart... if only she had the resources to put her skills to use. Zoe has taken up thieving and bribery to get the opportunities handed to other, less talented (but richer) ladies of the town, but is slippery enough to not get caught.Religious Views
Aeneas rejects Terak as his god and instead follows the example of his son, Aerix. Most Teraketh think this to be blasphemy, but Aeneas has yet to be confronted with this fact.
Wealth & Financial state
The Kleitos family is near poverty. There is only the wealth that Aeneas has managed to make for himself.
Golden And Glorybound
View Character Profile
Alignment
Chaotic Neutral
Date of Birth
11th of Lwyn
Year of Birth
1765
-28 Years old
Birthplace
Children
Current Residence
Gender
Male
Eyes
Hazel
Hair
Golden Blonde
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned
Height
6 ft 2
Weight
200
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
