Leonardo Troubleback

Leonardo Troubleback was a warlock who gained power from a Dao trapped in a magical chest. He was a mysterious man known for helping nobles with various services, often seeking partners to carry out tasks while he handled negotiations.   Leonardo met a skilled duo, Harald Olvason and Esther Olvadottir, and formed a close relationship with them, especially Harald. During a ball hosted by Prince Ambroise Hart, a murder occurred, and Leonardo's group was drawn into imperial affairs. After being confronted by Ambroise, they were forced to slay a monster to gain their freedom. Before the quest, Leonardo confessed his love for Harald, and the two entered a romantic relationship.   Following their success, Harald was imprisoned during an attempt to free a northern prisoner. Leonardo pleaded for his release but was only allowed to visit. When Harald sought more power, Leonardo provided the chest containing the Genie. Harald lost control of the genie, resulting in his body being used as a host for its destructive power. Esther, Harald's sister, was forced to kill him.   After Harald's Death, Esther became queen, with Leonardo as her royal advisor, while Alexander reclaimed his throne as the rightful emperor.  

Leonardo Troubleback


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Human
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male
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Leonardo was a warlock of the genie, gaining power from a Dao trapped in a magical chest in his possession. When he gave the chest to Harald who freed the Dao, Leonardo forfeited most of his powers.  

History

Introduction

Leonardo troubleback, a mysterious man, was renowned among noble, as he offered all kinds of services to ease their lives. In his line of work, Leonardo always looked for partners, and people to do the deeds while he handled the social aspect of the negotiation with the nobles.   The skills and network he has built were also thanks to the power he possessed, a boon granted to him by a genie he has locked in a chest in his care.   It was while looking for partners that he learned of a duo, who helped a wealthy merchant who praised their work and offered them to work with him. Leonardo offers the duo numerous jobs, as their abilities are quite handy, and the three become closer, especially Harald and Leonardo.   Meanwhile, Alexander Hart claims the throne of the empire after the death of his father due to food poisoning in 2833 BD, However with the ongoing War of the White Gold, the new emperor quickly left to plead for the Golden Five's help.   Soon, rumors of his death spread, and his brother Amrboise Hart claims the throne. Prince Ambroise holds a large reception, a ball to celebrate his ascension to the throne within the castle walls. Every important noble is invited to his event.  

The ball

Leonardo receives a request from one of his customers, a noble who fears for his life as a series of letters lead him to believe someone will attempt to kill him during the reception. But the importance of this event cannot be understated and he refuses to miss the reception.   Harald is magically disguised as the noble, and carefully memorizes his plan of action, as he needs to act as the noble he's embodying. With the magical disguise, Harald attends the ball and manages to not raise any suspicion.   However, the ball is interrupted, as another guest is found dead. Prince Ambroise, who made an appearance, retreats to his quarters as the death is announced, and the guests are invited to leave while the soldiers investigate the issue.   Leonardo, troubled by the incident, prefers to hold any further operation until the situation calms down. However the duo is soon convoked by the emperor who confronts them, and they end up serving the emperor, doing his bidding in a quest to slay a monster to gain their freedom.   Before they leave to face the monster, Leonardo confesses his love for Harald, and the two kiss as Harald promises Leonardo his heart if he survives the encounter with the monster.   They defeat the monster and return successfully, surprising Ambroise who expected them to die at the hands of the monster.   Harald, true to his word, starts a romantic relationship with Leonardo. Leonardo, concealing his business and actions, the two are forced to meet far from prying eyes.  

Old friend

As their recent quest brought them closer to royalty, they learned of prisoners from the north, and the siblings decided to visit the prison, as they managed to be authorized in even the most secure part of the prison. Meeting their older brother, they try to plead for his freedom, and Harald is imprisoned as Esther flees with Catherine Hart.   Leonardo pleads for Ambroise's clemency, but the prince refuses to free them. Leonardo, however, is granted the right to see his lover regularly.  

Rightful emperor

Leonardo uses his network to gather information on Alexander before he leaves and leads the two women outside of the city unnoticed while telling them Alexander was last seen heading to the mountains northeast of Siniador.   While The two women are on their quest, Leonardo often visits his lover, Harald, trying to ease his pain, as he cannot free him. But when Harald shares his wishes for power, Leonardo has his chest deposited in Harald's jail.   Harald bargains with the genie for power but loses control as the genie uses his body as a host for his power, going on a destructive rampage as he manages to flee.   Esther, brought to Harald by the silver Dragon Doraka, is forced to slay her brother, as Leonardo joins her, mourning the death of his lover.   Esther becomes the queen of the Kingdom of Whiteshore, Leonardo joins her as a royal advisor, and Alexander reclaims his throne.


Cover image: Farewell by Greg Rutkowski
Character Portrait image: Gale by Quirkilicious

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