HERALDS CAMPAIGN
The Blue Aphilius
The Blue Aphilius, formerly known as Wren Kui, is an Astelleian male and one of the 9 members of Second Revelation.
The Aphilius was born the only son of Tuao Kui, Regent of Gudea' Wan of Astele. He grew up an intelligent, smug, and superior child, proud of his noble heritage. Despite this, he was an inspiring debater and speaker, and knew how to manipulate others with honeyed words.
On his father's death bed, Tuao revealed to Aphilius their ancestral claim to the Kui Dynasty, which had been supplanted by the Kresh dynasty some 50 years ago. His final words to his son were him begging Aphilius to restore the Dynastic Shrines in their ancestor's honor.
When Mt. Shivaro erupted in 2350 3G.c, The Aphilius took his opportunity and began a rebellion, thousands to flocking to his banners to return the once tyrannical Kui rule to the Isles.
While an impressive speaker, leader and strategist, his recklessness and desire to rule crippled his campaign, and slowly his allies and armies were routed and quelled. Considering his options, the Aphilius pivoted to invading Enaeth, to keep what little power he had left over his rebel forces. He swayed their minds with the promise of a conquest no previous Emperor of Astele had ever attempted.
Despite the element of surprise, and the daring of his commanders, the Aphilius' forces were ultimately defeated and destroyed in two encounters with the Rhyern legion and the Pennant Archae in 2553 3G.c. Aphilius was somehow able to escape his defeat, yet it is unknown how he achieved this, and what happened to him in the intervening 40 years before his return as a member of Second Revelation.
The Aphilius appears quite youthful despite his long age, with blue eyes and a dark beard. He has been seen in both ornate blue and white silken robes, as well as an Astelleian combat dress during his second encounter with Ffamran in Hecto. He often carries writing materials close by, a flute, and his sword, Black Pommel, which he lost to Ffamran during this second encounter.
Biographical Information
Age:
103
Race/Gender:
Astelleian (Elf) Male
Born:
2295 3G.c
Gudea Wan
Isle of Dongur
Died:
Campaign Information
First Appeared:
Session 12
Aliases:
Wren Kui
Htuo Ci
Affiliation/s:
Second Revelation
Kresh-Zheng Dynasty
Occupations/s:
Prime Minister
Devotion/s:
Unknown
The Aphilius has the ability to command others through implicit verbal communcation, from simple instructions to the more extreme order to kill ones self. The only limits appear to be comprehension of his command, and the complexity of his order. Silencing him, or moving significant
distance away from him nullifies the effect. Since having his throat cut by Ffamran, it is unknown if he still retains this ability.
The Aphilius was first encountered by the party during their failed escape of the Fallen Litany. Calling on an unknown relationship with Ffamran, he lured him into a duel, where Ffamran lost his sword and his eye. The Aphilius then demonstrated his ability to command others, and ordered Ffamran to kill himself. Ffamran disappeared before following through on this order.
He joined the attack on Hecto with other members of Second Revelation. During this battle he used every last ounce of his power to convince Ffamran to 'die'. This ultimately failed; Ffamran denied death in a moment of apotheosis, and retaliated by slashing the Aphilius' throat. He was retreated by the Ruhk, and has not appeared since.