Albion al-Malik
al-Malik "the King" Albion
Albion al-Malik, previously born into the family of al-Mushrik, is the son of Decius and Nona al-Mushrik. Decius al-Mushrik was at the time a well respected member of the House of Guilds, representing the interests of several businesses connected to their family name. Albion received a first-rate private education, learning about politics, languages, diplomacy, negotiation, and history. Additionally, with the help of his personal human bodyguard and close friend Rapha'ael, he learned how to fight and defend himself and became a skilled hunter with the bow.
Through his family connections, he was well informed about the political goings-on in Aurelia, and he took a personal stance against King Primus when he orchestrated the absorption of the seven nations into the Eightfold Confederacy in 1650 T.A. However, he dared not speak out, as his father had been heavily involved in the process for the benefit of his business. Instead, Albion acted the part of the perfect son to his father, and curried favor in the Parliament. When the Tenfold War broke, Albion was commissioned multiple times as a diplomat on behalf of the Parliament to help his father with Guild connections throughout the nations to the west, particularly Emberwood and Hornduril.
The Tenfold War ended in 1670 T.A., but two years later, the king's son, Abdiel al-Amir was assassinated by Nor'Vagan sympathizers. Soon after, Albion was adopted into the family of the king following Aurelian custom and declared to be the heir apparent of King Primus. His name was changed to Vir, and his title changed to al-Amir. Albion never fully accepted this though. Although he was perfectly qualified for the position as a trained politician, he disagreed with the king, sometimes in great outbursts.
Sibeel al-Haiya began his Resistance in the same year, and Albion was immediately intrigued and asked for his old friend Rapha'ael to help him meet with Sibeel. When the Resistance infiltrated the city of Aurelia in 1674 T.A., Albion and Rapha'ael used the chaos of the battle to slip away from the city unnoticed. It would take several months of searching, but they met a group of Resistance agents outside of Emberwood led by Razia Malundama. Through them, he finally met with Sibeel, and with Razia's urging, he decided to help the Resistance by telling them everything he could learn about Aurelia's secret weapon. In exchange, he accepted his role as the future king who would lead Aurelia out of its imperialistic ways and free the nations.
That autumn, Razia and Sibeel infiltrated Aurelia with a team of agents, and with Albion's help, assassinated King Primus and his entourage of hell-born bodyguards. Albion took his place upon the throne, and was crowned "Albion al-Malik," the eleventh king of Aurelia. Now he shoulders the huge responsibility of freeing the nations from Aurelia's clutches, while also building support for his rule in Aurelia, at a time when ripples of chaos are being felt throughout the world.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Despite his formal upbringing, Albion learned to be a hunter from an early age, with the help of his bodyguard and friend Rapha'ael. As a result, he has grown strong and toned, capable of lifting up to his weight on his shoulders and surviving in the wilderness for weeks or months without assistance.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Albion's primary desire is the health and wellbeing of his country which he rules. He wants to correct all the wrongs that his predecessor committed to the other nations. In this time of great trial and tribulation, Albion feels particularly pressured to perform better in the eyes of the people who now look up to him.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Albion is first and foremost a hunter, yet he learned the game of politics from his family, which was heavily involved in the Aurelian Parliament. As such, he understands the game of politics and knows how to achieve his goals, just as if he were hunting alone in the woods. He knows who to trust, who to distrust, how to influence others, and how to hold onto the keys of his power.
Social
Family Ties
Albion was born into the family of al-Mushrik, which is a powerful guild family with numerous businesses and business connections. Albion's birth father served multiple consecutive terms in the Parliament, and his birth mother has also served as a diplomat.
Religious Views
Albion ascribes to the worship of Al-Hakeem, the Allfather deity of the Aurelians.
Relationships
Relationship Reasoning
Albion and Sibeel share a common interest in the betterment and protection of Aurelia.
Shared Acquaintances
Razia Malundama
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Current Location
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
al-Malik
Year of Birth
1610 T.A.
65 Years old
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Gender
Male
Eyes
Light Brown
Hair
Black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Amber
Height
6'1"
Aligned Organization
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