Lord Rhylo Khod’

Lord Rhylo Khod, cousin to the Duchess of Andarco, is a figure as deep and enigmatic as the waters of his birthplace. A mage of The Berythian Tradition, Rhylo bears the Column of Haldorm, the water element, with austere dignity. He is not one for frivolity or extravagance, his demeanor more a glacier's steady march than a river's lively babble. His sobriety and formality border on the severe, leaving him often perceived as unapproachable, though none could deny the formidable power and unyielding integrity he brings to his role on The Council of Landezon.

by midjourney

Rhylo's connection to the element of Water is not simply a matter of tradition, but of choice. He eschewed the typical path of noble Berythians to the airy heights of Daovbehna, instead choosing to remain rooted in the element so integral to his homeland. It is whispered that the waters of Andarco confer a unique affinity for water magic, a gift Lord Rhylo has harnessed to a striking degree.
Despite his high station, Rhylo is deeply proud of his humble roots in the Baskim seafarers, his family crest bearing the emblem of a Baskim ship mounted proudly against the backdrop of royal blue. This proud proclamation of his heritage is a constant reminder of his lineage's journey from simple seafarers to noble statesmen.
Yet beneath the cool, crystalline surface of Lord Rhylo's public persona, darker currents swirl. His is a politically charged secret, one that threatens to erode the foundations of his noble dignity. Several years ago, Rhylo had an illicit affair with the wife of a high-ranking Qan official. The affair was brief, a clandestine liaison that ended abruptly once the danger of discovery became too great.
Though the affair has long since ended, the specter of scandal continues to loom. The woman bore a child shortly after the affair ended, and while she has never publicly claimed Rhylo as the father, whispers persist in both Andarco and Qa. Rhylo, for his part, has never publicly acknowledged the rumours, yet the threat of exposure and the potential for political upheaval remain a shadow on the horizon, an iceberg lurking beneath the surface of Rhylo's otherwise stalwart and unblemished life.