PERSEUS

**Profile**

Perseus was orphaned at a young age when his parents perished in a clash between the Halians and the Wildborn. Forced to struggle for survival ever since, he has come to understand the cruelty of war and harbors a deep aversion to it. Bakis, a Halian scholar and tutor to the Regulus, discovered Perseus' military talent He took Perseus under his wing and passed on all his knowledge. Perseus went on to become Bakis' most distinguished student and assisted the young Regulus as a general. Over time, Perseus came to accept that some conflicts are inevitable and vowed to become the force that ends them. As a result, he prioritizes intellect over strength, seeking to resolve disputes through strategy and viewing violence as a last resort. Even when battle is inevitable, he uses b's wisdom to minimize destruction.

**Notable Bonds**

*Abundius - Perseus and Abundius are both Bakis' students. Despite their differing statuses, they have always shared a profound trust in each other. *Lieutenant Lygos - Lygos was a senior who took great care of Perseus when he first joined the army. When Perseus rose to the rank of general, Lygos was promoted to deputy in recognition of his exceptional skills. The bond of camaraderie between them remains strong, even after the change in their positions. *God of Harvest - The God of Harvest watches over Halia. During the earthquake that struck the city several years ago, Perseus and his men rescued many victims and built them temporary shelters. In recognition of his valor, the God of Harvest bestowed upon him a spear and shield infused with divine power.

**About**

*Perseus is a brilliant strategist who cares deeply about the safety of his soldiers. He excels at securing victory with minimal losses. *Although he is Halia's commander, Perseus values peace and sees war as a last resort. Many council members question his ability because of this, but the spear bestowed upon him by the God of Harvest always silences their criticisms. *Perseus often visits the families of fallen soldiers when he has the time. He feels indebted to those who perished on the battlefield, but he never speaks of these feelings to anyone. *Since Perseus received the spear granted by the God of Harvest, his comrades have stopped challenging his strength. He has never figured out why. *Perseus is said to have a passion for sculpting. He always keeps a few chisels in his tent, with the sound of tapping echoing from time to time, but strangely, no one has ever seen his work.

**Affinity Tales**

• Perseus is a brilliant strategiest who cares deeply about the safety of his soldiers. He excels at securing victory with minimal losses.

• Perseus finds the profound admiration from the Halian soldiers a bit overwhelming. He doesn't want them to get too excited when speaking to him.

• Although he is Halia's commander, Perseus values peace and sees war as a last resort. Many council members question his ability because of this, but the spear bestowed upon him by the God of Harvest always silences their criticisms.

• Perseus doesn't mind his men joking around the lighten the mood, except when it's his Lieutenant Lygos' turn, as his deadpan humor always leaves the other pale with fear. Deep down, though, Perseus actually enjoys Lygos' jokes.

• Perseus often visits the families of fallen soldiers when he has the time. He feels indebted to those who perished on the battlefield, but he never speaks of these feelings to anyone.

• Perseus regards Abundius as his younger brother. While he worries about the heavy burdens on the young ruler, he also takes pride in witnessing his rapid growth.

• Back in his early days of service, Perseus enjoyed tossing his shield around like a flying disc with his comrades.

• Since Perseus receive the spear granted by the God of Harvest, his comrades have stopped challenging his strength. He has never figured out why.

• Perseus is said to have a passion for sculpting. He always keeps a few chisels in his tent with the sound of tapping echoing from time to time, but strangely, no one has ever seen his work.

• Had Perseus has not joined the military, he would have worked as an assistant to Bakis the scholar, helping those in need.