[center][h1]The [color=ed1c24]General-Kings[/color]. [color=fff200](SIDES)[/color] [/h1][/center] The General-Kings are a ruthless trio of men who usurped power in times of political turmoil. Where a thousand words could not pass, the stroke of a blade carved through. When a Major Holden d’Alnharte was accused with the murder of Prince Hraesyl d’Nale, he was brought before His Majesty King Torin for trial. The king spared Holden’s life, and sentenced him to Exile instead of execution. What some saw as a display of restraint, others saw of a sign of weakness. With popular support among the upper echelons of society – as well as full control over the Royal Army, the Royal Navy and the Aegis’ Battalion – the General-Kings were able to relieve King Torin “to provide On’hino with the leadership she needs to survive.” King Torin was never heard from again. [hider=General Thibault] The first General King – formally known as Minister of Foreign Campaigns – is Thibault d’Faelyrn. While his days of action are long since forgotten, he is a brilliant tactician. During his time as Minister, his judgement left countless men in his command alive, while decimating the opposition. Wars, rebellions, insurgencies; nothing stopped him in his career. Even in his newfound seat of power, he still leads the armies, but with nothing holding him back. Battles turned to massacres. Peacekeeping turned into butchering. Invasions became subjugations. While his sword arm is weak, hold little doubt that his mind is sharp as ever. Traits: Wrathful, intelligent, greedy. Age: 74 “Surrender now, and half of you will live to warn the rest of your kin.” Likes: Victory, domination, intimidation. “Press into battle, and we’ll let them scrape what’s left of you from the soiled grounds.” Dislikes: Being contested, emasculated, or disobeyed. [/hider] [hider=General Galedrith] The Minister of Naval Operations – Galedrith d’Renot – commands not only the Royal Navy, but organizes the battles within an enemy’s borders. Assassinations, sabotage, espionage; subterfuge by any other name. While Thibault’s career is lined with the victories of important battles, Galedrith is always noted for his work in winning wars. If he wants someone dead, they die. If he wants something to crumble, it is demolished. He is the true mind behind many of the decisions made between the trio, and is rarely proven wrong. He is a master of manipulation, and would have made for an extraordinary politician if his hands were not drenched in blood. Traits: Untrustworthy, confident, antisocial. Age: 62 “If I wanted you dead, you would be food for the crows by now.” Likes: Causing tragedies, pulling strings from the shadows, dismantling nations. “Though, you should ask if your usefulness outweighs my intolerance.” Dislikes: Being deceived, failure, being forced to do the ‘dirty work.’ [/hider] [hider=General Val] The third of the General-Kings – Val d’Unur – was the Minister of Domestic affairs. With nothing to check his powers, he can bend the law to his will. If he says someone is innocent, they are innocent. If he says they are guilty, they hang from the gallows. While his counterparts handle foreign matters, he rules the nation itself with an iron fist. Rebels rot from the gallows. Criminals are picked apart by crows. Political opposition rots in a ditch. He cowers to none, even in the face of death. Traits: Bold, merciless, paranoid. Age: 53 “The law will protect you.” Likes: Order, peace, public approval. “But, she’ll eventually damn you.” Dislikes: Lawbreaking, opposition, public animosity. [/hider] These three men intend to keep On’hino’s war machine well-oiled for aeons to come. Fathers will pass their blades and armor down to their sons. Those who will not bend their knee to the new-born empire will open their throats instead.