# #### **Basic Information** - **Name:** Rulov Aldori - **Race/Species:** Elf - **Class/Profession:** Aldori Swordlord/Ruler of Mivon - **Alignment/Morality:** Lawful Neutral - **Age:** 267 (Middle-aged for an elf) - **Gender & Pronouns:** Male (He/Him) - **Appearance:** Tall even for an elf at 6'3", Rulov carries himself with the precision and poise of a master duelist. His silver-white hair is kept long but immaculately groomed, often pulled back with a simple silver clasp during official functions or left flowing freely during duels. His face bears the angular features typical of elves, though weathered slightly by centuries of life beyond the sheltered elven homelands. Deep blue eyes, sharp and calculating, miss little and reveal less. Several thin dueling scars cross his left cheek and neck—badges of honor he has never had magically removed. He dresses in the formal blue and silver of a Mivon Swordlord, though with subtle elven styling in the cut and material. His clothing is always practical despite its quality, allowing for sudden movement should a challenge arise. The legendary Aldori dueling sword at his hip—Winteredge—is rumored to be one of the original blades forged by Baron Sirian Aldori himself. #### **Personality & Traits** - **Personality Summary:** Rulov embodies the disciplined elegance of both elven culture and Aldori swordplay. He speaks deliberately, with an economy of words that makes each statement significant. Centuries of life have given him a perspective few humans can match, making him patient in strategy but capable of decisive, lightning-fast action when required. He adheres strictly to the Aldori Code of honor while recognizing its practical limitations in governance. Though not warm, he is fair—judging others by their skill and adherence to their word rather than birth or background. His elven heritage has both helped and hindered his leadership; his longevity provides stability to Mivon, but some human Swordlords quietly resent being led by someone they perceive as an outsider, despite his adopted Aldori name. - **Strengths & Skills:** - **Master Duelist** – Perhaps the finest living practitioner of the Aldori sword style - **Political Strategist** – Expert at balancing Mivon's complex factions and external threats - **Perceptive Judge** – Uncanny ability to discern truth from falsehood through subtle cues - **Elven Stamina** – Can maintain focus and alertness far longer than human counterparts - **Historical Knowledge** – Personal experience with decades of River Kingdoms history - **Weaknesses & Flaws:** - **Cultural Disconnect** – Sometimes fails to fully understand human motivations and timeframes - **Inflexible Honor** – May adhere to principles when pragmatism would better serve - **Emotional Distance** – Rarely forms close personal bonds, creating blind spots - **Overconfidence** – Occasionally underestimates opponents due to his extensive experience - **Mannerisms & Speech Patterns:** - Speaks in measured, precise sentences with a subtle elven accent - Uses his dueling sword's hilt as a pointer during strategic discussions - Has a habit of testing the edge of any blade he examines with his thumb - Remains perfectly still when listening, only his eyes showing his attention - Occasionally uses archaic phrases that betray his true age #### **Background & Story Role** - **Backstory Summary:** Born to an aristocratic elven family in the distant forests of Kyonin, Rulov (then known by another name) found himself drawn to the martial arts rather than the magical pursuits favored by his kin. Seeking greater challenges than elven society offered, he journeyed into the human lands as a young adult. There he encountered an aging Aldori Swordmaster who, impressed by the elf's natural grace and dedication, agreed to train him in their distinctive style. For decades, Rulov studied the Aldori way, eventually earning the right to call himself a Swordlord through victory in the traditional challenges. When political upheaval in Rostland forced many Aldori to flee southward, he joined their exodus, helping to establish the new settlement of Mivon. While other Swordlords argued over leadership, Rulov's combination of skill, calm judgment, and lack of familial entanglements made him an ideal compromise candidate. Over a century of leadership, he has transformed Mivon from a refuge for exiles into one of the most stable and prosperous city-states in the River Kingdoms. Though he maintains connections to his elven heritage, he now identifies primarily with the Aldori tradition, having formally taken their name and customs as his own. - **Current Motivations:** - Preserving Mivon's independence against Pitaxian expansion - Maintaining the traditions and standards of the Aldori Swordlords - Carefully assessing the new powers emerging in the Stolen Lands - Preparing for an eventual leadership transition as younger Swordlords rise - Securing trade routes to ensure Mivon's economic stability - **Connections & Relationships:** - **[[Character Cards/Humans/Captain Vassik Redblade]]**: His trusted military commander who handles practical security matters - **[[Character Cards/Humans/Felisia d'Rocca]]**: Important merchant power with whom he maintains a careful alliance - **Swordmaster Eliantha**: His former student and possible successor - **King [[Castruccio Irovetti]]**: His counterpart in Pitax and chief regional rival - **[[Jamandi Aldori]]**: Distant relative by adoption with whom he maintains cordial relations - **Factions or Allegiances:** - **[[Aldori Swordlords]]**: His primary identity and source of authority - **Mivon's Council of Nine**: The governing body he leads - **The Duelist's Court**: Institution he established to formalize honor dueling - **Kyonin Elven Court**: Maintains distant but respectful relations with his homeland - **Notable Items or Equipment:** - **Winteredge**: His legendary Aldori dueling sword, possibly enchanted - **The Swordlord's Ring**: Symbol of his authority in Mivon - **Elven Cloak**: Reminder of his heritage, worn on ceremonial occasions - **Duelist's Journal**: Records of every significant duel fought in Mivon under his rule - **Collection of Historical Maps**: Showing the changing borders of the River Kingdoms over centuries #### **Additional Notes** - **Recurring Themes:** - The balance between tradition and necessary evolution - The perspective of an immortal ruler governing mortal subjects - Honor as both guiding principle and potential limitation - The responsibility of wielding power over generations - **Player/GM Notes:** - Represents high-level political authority in the River Kingdoms - Could serve as patron, obstacle, or evaluator depending on party actions - Provides a perspective on both Aldori and elven cultures - Might arrange tests of skill or honor for those seeking Mivon's support - Despite his age and position, still actively participates in duels when honor demands