Zarios V - High King

Zarios V was born in the shadow of the Golden Griffin's throne, but never meant to sit upon it—his uncle Malachar had other plans, seizing the kingdom while the boy was merely seven summers old and whisking him away to the frozen borderlands as a "hostage for peace." For twenty-three years, Zarios grew into manhood far from the marble halls of Luminos, hardened by exile and war, learning to command respect through steel and charisma rather than birthright, all while nursing the wound of his stolen youth. When his uncle's regime finally crumbled under the weight of its own cruelty, Zarios returned to claim the throne that had always been his, his voice deeper and his laugh louder than any man's, yet something in him remained forever restless—a king who had learned to fight before he learned to rule. His insomnia now plagues him nightly, a phantom echo of those long captive years, and he drowns the midnight hours in wine and the company of his generals, always plotting the next campaign to prove his strength to a kingdom that still whispers about the boy who was taken away. Hidden beneath his royal vestments lies a folded parchment, a love letter written in trembling script by a woman he met during his years of exile—a forbidden passion that could threaten his throne should it ever be discovered, yet one he cannot bring himself to destroy. Zarios V rules with a chaotic heart, generous and fierce by turns, forever caught between the man he had to become and the boy who was stolen, marshaling armies not just to expand his kingdom but to silence the ghosts that keep him awake each night.

Strength

18, modifier 4

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

18, modifier 4

Royal Command

As an action, Zarios can issue a command to an ally within 60 ft. They can use their reaction to move up to half their speed and make one weapon attack.

Sword of the Griffin

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 slashing damage.

Rallying Roar

As a bonus action, Zarios can inspire allies within 30 ft. Each ally gains 1d8 temporary hit points and can immediately use their reaction to move.

Tactical Maneuver

Zarios can use his action to grant an ally advantage on their next attack roll. This can be done once per turn.

Wine of the Past

As a reaction when taking damage, Zarios can roll 1d4 and regain that many hit points, reflecting on his past struggles.

Inspiring Presence

All allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to saving throws.

Battle-Hardened

Advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

strength

7

dexterity

5

constitution

8

wisdom

6

charisma

7

Poison

Psychic