Varis Goldpetal

Known Gear

 * Helm of Brilliance
 * Animated Shield

Episodic Appearances

 * Game 1: Forbearance of Decay
 * Game 5: Echoes of Madness
 * Game 6: Echoes of Madness, Part Two
 * Game 7: Prosperity's Emeritus
 * Game 9: Fester's Crucible, Part Two
 * Game 10: Freedom's Stand

Early Life
Varis was born to Alvin Goldpetal, king of the Kingdom of Alagorn. Alvin endeavoured to raise Varis as a fighter, yet the young elf took in little of the way of the sword. He found greater satisfaction scouring ancient religious texts and studying with the clergy of Yvette. For some time, and secretly, Varis trained in the priestly ways unbeknowst to his father. Eventually, learning of the infraction King Alvin allowed the young Varis to end his weapon training, and begin formal schooling in the ways of the clerics of Yvette.

Sascha Flutterstep
Coming into adulthood, Varis learned that the king had arranged for his marriage to Aya Redbloom, princess of Lakewood. Varis objected to the marriage. Unbeknowst to the others, however, Varis reason for the rejection stemmed from his homosexual relationship with his childhood friend, Sascha Flutterstep.

Unenamored with his home life, Varis sought to flee from the kingdom with his lover Sascha. The two made it for several days, but were caught at the border attempting to cross into The Rum Federation. The two were returned to the king to face punishment. Alvin chose spare Varis' life, however, Varis was forced to watch the beheading of his lover Sascha for treason as punishment.

Army Work
Eventually, the planned marriage between Varis and Aya fell through as Varis was able to convince his father it would be inappropriate for the political reasons. Soon thereafter, Alvin sent Varis to work in the army performing healing and religious duties. Varis worked as such for a number of years, before eventually sneaking off during a campaign into the territory of the Rum Federation. From here, Varis traveled to Sutherland where he travelled performing missionary duties.

Missionary Life
Varis' travels initially brought him around Sutherland where he assisted local set themselves up for self-sustainment. He moved about Sutherland for several years helping communities before he set off towards the dwarven kingdom of Underwell and gnomish Most Serene Republic of Wilford. Here he found little welcome towards his teachings. During his travels in Wilford, however, he learned of the plight of the residents of the Kingdom of Rile, where he eventually traveled to.