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Duke Charles Aesthetas, better known by locals as "wesii" is a citizen of the Kingdom of Aurea. Char was born in Aurea and has lived there all his life. After becoming the Duke of The Aurean Southerlands, he took over the provincial capital, Zalea He has rebuilt most of the town in a very short amount of time and is very set on making the Aurean Southerlands a bustling Province like its northern sister.

Charles is a well trusted member of the Aurean Royal Council and is 3rd in line to the Aurean Royal Throne

Childhood
Char, who's full name is Charles Aesthetas is an Aurean native who was raised by a single mother with his half brother Rhyland. They grew up in Old Aurea, running around the streets, tucking and weaving around alley ways. They knew all the short cuts around the village but were not allowed to leave. The house he lived in was on a street corner above a shop that his mother ran. His mother, Elizabeth was hard working and always wanted the best of her children. She was a good mother who always put her children first.

Char's father died in a mining accident when he was an infant and Elizabeth was left to raise Char alone. Scared of being alone and petrified of her son not having a father figure she began seeing a man named Josiah who came from Morikomi. He was a strong retired swordsman who spent his days fishing. He would always bring fresh fish to the shop for Elizabeth to sell. He was a kind and gentle man who wasn't afraid of a thing. Elizabeth and Josiah eventually married and had a child who they named Rhyland. They all lived a happy and peaceful life in Old Aurea and Charles and Rhyland grew up together.

Elizabeth was scared of loosing her sons the same way she lost her husband all those years ago. This meant that the boys were never allowed to leave the village walls and was never allowed to go to sea with Josiah, no matter how much they begged and begged. As the boys blossomed into young teenagers they became restless and longed to see the world beyond the tall walls of the Old Aurean Village

Josiah was lost to sea and presumed dead when the Charles was 13 years old. This affected Char a lot as this was the second father figure he had lost. Elizabeth, petrified that she would loose another husband, did not remarry and has remained single since.

Young Adulthood
When Char and Rhy were 18 and 16 they brought a boat and began sailing the seas just like Josiah before them. They sailed for 2 years all around the world, collecting materials, alcohol and money. They also made a new friend named Francis who they brought along on their journey.

The boys eventually shipwrecked onto an island known at the time as Swordsbreak. This island was part of a cluster of islands in the Lokann Sea. Rhy became the Baron of Swordsbreak, renaming it Gymmon. He began building it into a bustling town while Char developed some farmland to make the islands self sustaining.

Char left the islands with Francis in need of a break and left Rhy all on his own to finish building up the town. Char and Francis travelled all around the world just like himself and Rhy before. However it was during this trip that they fell in love and returned to Aurea married. It was at this time that they met a man known as Other, who they invited into their marriage with open arms becoming a thruple.

Family House, House of Aesthetas
The House of Wrenn is the family house that Charles was born into, The House is famously known for holding architects, farmers and traders and it is believed that all family member is destined to follow one of these paths. It's no different for Char picking up a love for farming and architecture.

Despite following the path of the House of Wrenn, Charles doesn't go by the name and chose to honour his fathers name, House of Aesthetas. Charles Married Francis and then adopted a son named Alexander, who will continue the family name into the future. The house is small and yet extremely noble in the Aurean Aristocracy.

His Little Family
A small while after the sudden death of his husband Other, Charles discovered he had a son with an affair partner who was sent to live with his mother Elizabeth in New Aurea. Elizabeth had been forced to keep the child's livelihood a secret from the unknowing father after his mother disowned him and kept the pregnancy a secret.

As soon as Charles found out he organised a "surprise visit" at his mothers house. Where he met his now 4 year old son for the first time. Carmelo was his name and he was clueless of who his father was, this realisation for Charles made him decide that his mother should keep custody and raise him kindly and humbly.

This, on top of the death of his beloved husband ruined Charles mental state sending him in a deep depression. In a last ditch effort Charles and Francis decided to adopt another son, a 6 year old named Alex who quickly fit into the family like a missing puzzle piece. Alex who's full name is Lord Alexander Aesthetas-Ricardo is the heir to the province of The Aurean Southerlands and it's capital Zalea.

Charles and Francis are both dual citizens of Aurea and Amarillo and love both the countries, They quickly gained Alex a citizenship in Amarillo and raise him between the two countries. This gives Alex the benefits of both nations culture and being so young he picked up the Amarillian language quick, speaking it fluently.

Charles has been much happier since the addition of Alex to his and Francis' budding little family

Zalea
When the Duchess of Zalea was banished from Aurea for her crimes the town fell into disrepair. The Royal Council was not happy about this and was desperate for someone to take over. When Rhy, who had recently been hired into the Royal Council heard about this he put forward Char's named explaining that Char would be the perfect fit. The Queen was happy to give Char the job and he was named Baron of Zalea. Char and Rhy then hastily made the long journey south to the Aurean Southerlands. When they arrived they found a city with loads of potential but no direction. The people were rude and harsh. There was no atmosphere and next to no culture. Charles and Rhy then realised how much work they truely had on their hands.

Work instantly began in Zalea, Char and Rhy tore the town apart rebuilding anything that Char didn't approve off. Char and Rhy worked tirelessly for days to rebuilt the town filling it with colour and lights and loads of flourishing greenery. The people of Zalea finally felt represented and loved Char and Rhy for their work to the city, atmosphere and the culture. The population exploded as a result with around 60,000 people moving to the freshly revitalised city. The people of Zalea started holding parties in the streets and festivals whenever they could.

When Queen Bee and her husband Bag visited the city for the first time after appointing Char they were amazed at the progress that was made. They were looking at a failing city brought back to life, The people started cheering and forming a crowd as the Queen and her husband worked their way through the streets. After that visit they made regular check in's and were shocked again and again over the progress that was made. The vast progress made them realise how much the people loved Charles and how much Charles loved the people. The Royal Council arranged a massive ceremony and named Charles The Duke of The Aurean Southerlands. A title which he still has and honours to this day.

Zalea Brewing Co.
After becoming friends with a man known as Winter. They decided to start a brewing company together and contribute to Zalea's budding economy. They built up the brewery and have began producing brews for all kinds of people and have been successful so far. Char is in charge of brewing and Winter is in charge of supply's. The two have began good friends and are very trusted in each others respective towns.

Although the duo no longer work together, they still remain good friends and often support each other in their respective endeavours.

Navita
While Char was exploring the Aurean Southerlands he discovered an abandoned town on the south coast and decided to claim it. Realising he had way to much work on his hands balancing Zalea and Navita he decided to gift the town to his husband Francis. Who has worked tirelessly to rebuild the town to its former glory and more.

Arriving at Porphyropolis
After meeting up with his half-cousin Peruno after not seeing him for years, he learned about the nation of Amarillo and the existence of Porphyropolis a small island just north of the Elanorian Coast. It's not very well known yet it is the last place in Amarillo where Monarchy still rules.

Char decided to travel with Peruno to the island and upon arrival was stunned. The bustling streets filled with laughter and Amarillian pride. The weather was unlike anything Char was used to in Aurea, sure Zalea is hot. But Porphyropolis is hot and humid, however the sea breeze takes the edge off enough for it to be enjoyable. The architecture was so unique and beautiful, Char fell in love with the small island and quickly gained citizenship in the nation.

Meeting the Queen
While being shown around the island by Peruno, they heard a voice say "Hello Peruno" they turned around and Charles laid his on the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. Her eyes were ocean blue and her hair a gorgeous blonde swaying in the light breeze. Charles jaw dropped to the floor as the sheer beauty of this lady left him speechless. Peruno answered confidently "Hi Josie, this is Charles my half-cousin, I was just showing him around" Josie turned to Charles and said "Nice to meet you Charles, I'm Josie, Queen of Amarillo." Charles suddenly snapped back to reality after learning who was stood before him, "oh yes, hi, I've heard so much about you" his eyes never left Josie's as he lent forward to bow to her. "Okay, see you around Peruno, see you later Charles" Josie said as she turned to walk away, her dress flowing with the turn

"wow, she was truly stunning" Charles said to Peruno as they walked away. "Yeah I know why do you think I moved here" Peruno said as he laughed.

Friendship
While Charles was walking through the streets of Porphyropolis, He heard a voice from behind him say "Hello Charles", he turned around to be greeted by Josie, The Queen of Amarillo "Oh hello Josie" Charles said quickly leaning into a bow "You don't have to bow every time we speak you know." Josie said with a laugh in her voice "Oh", Char said quietly. They stood and talked for a while in the cool tropical breeze before Char eventually built up the confidence to ask Josie a question.

"So uh, you think I could take you for a drink sometime?" Char said quickly, Josie smiled softly. "Well sure, as friends of course" She replied gesturing to the beautiful engagement ring on her finger. Char laughed "Of course". Charles took Josie for a drink and they bonded well. Their friendship blossomed from there, with Char attempting to meet Josie whenever he came to Amarillo and always showing up whenever Peruno, or any of Char’s relatives and friends went to talk with Josie.

Then disaster, While Charles and Josie were catching up after a long time away from Amarillo, word got out about Char and Josie sitting together in her private quarters of the Royal palace, in her bedroom. The news eventually made it to Josie's fiancée, Yuko Rokalim, quickly accusing Josie of having an affair and calling off their relationship.

This destroyed Josie, resulting in her remaining in her palace for days on end, refusing to take meetings or talk to anybody, including Charlies, causing him to worry. Eventually, Charles and Peruno were showing his half brother Rhy around Porphyropolis as he was applying for residency as well when Josie ran into them, still visibly upset. The old friends soon made up and eventually Charles was able to convince Josie to get outside again, back with her people, where she belonged. This pleased Charles immensely due to his feelings for the young Queen, but knew he had to keep those feelings secretive for now,

Svalmarc (Veridia)
After The United Commonwealth, a nation that resides on the northern and western border of The Aurean Southerlands joined Aurea as a vassal state the relationship between the nations strained more than what it was before. Eventually leading to the UC and Aurea breaking the vassalisation, making the UC independent from Aurea once again.

Tensions inside the UC were high and eventually a group of citizens came together in the town of Kozbyn and declared independence from the UC, naming themselves The Kingdom of Veridia.

Excited by the breaking of The United Commonwealth, Charles quickly travelled to Veridia and applied for a citizenship, Becoming one of the first outside citizens to join the newly founded nation. Charles quickly set up home and shop there supplying brews for the constant inflow of new travellers, He was essentially the first face people see when they enter Kozbyn, now renamed to Rudina.

Charles has now established a good relationship with Lukasz Dvorák, The King of Veridia and the connection between the 2 sides of the river has never been stronger.

After the sudden death of Lukasz, Charles was lost over the years of being neighbours they had become close friends. He announced a provincial mourning period in honour the man who was an inspiration to loads and hasn't been seen in Rudina since the death.

The Death of His Husband
Charles was in Porphyropolis when heard the news of his husband Other’s death. It had been reported that he had fallen down the stairs and died on impact at his military post in the last moments of the A.W.E’s existence.

The news broke Charles as he read the newspapers headline in a shop window, "A.W.E. GENERALS DIE IN FINAL STAND”. Charles froze, unsure of what to do with himself, and stood staring blankly at the shop window for a while as tears started rolling down his cheek.

Eventually he worked up the courage to solemnly shuffle his way back to his small room within the Royal Palace. The guards and staff noticed something was off and one of them had gone to notify the Amarillian Queen of her guest’s condition. With a soft knock Josefina entered Chars’ room to see him bundled in his bedsheets sobbing, she lightly stepped over and sat on the edge of the bed in an attempt to comfort him, unsure of what had happened, she softly asked "What's going on Charles..?" without even looking up he replied, "...Others’ gone" sobbing a little harder.

Josefina let out a comforting sigh "It'll be okay, I know how it feels..” her face changing emotion as well.  “I'll let you process, if you need anything don't be afraid to ask me or any of the staff..." At that, she stood up, patting him shoulder and stepping back outside. As Josefina’s footsteps echoed away down the hall, Charles realised that his remaining husband, Frizzle was still in Aurea and mourning alone as well. His cries of sadness and pain grow louder as he cries a little harder, struggling to catch his breath between the uncontrollable sobs.

The End...
After watching his unrequited love Josefina, marry another man. Charles stumbled home after a heavy after party to an empty house and a note on the table..

"Charles, I have taken Alex on a trip to Aurea for some errands...

I'll return soon.

-Francis x"

Confused, Charles awaited their return, but days turned to a week without hearing anything... Francis had taking Charles' boat so he was stranded... Until a letter turned up to his Porphyropolitian house sealed with official aurean wax. His stomach sank as he sat looking at the sealed letter, aurean wax was never a good sign...

Weakly he opened the letter, breaking the wax in half, he began reading...

"Duke Aesthetas,

We regret to inform you that the deceased body of Baron Francis Ricardo Ezekiel was found off the shores of Navita"

Charles stopped reading and let the letter fall to the table, tears beginning to stream down his cheek... a short while later, with his head in his hands, he continued reading the letter...

"The SS Beatrice is also missing, Locals say they saw the Baron pushing the boat away while Lord Alexander was on board. An Emergency recovery fleet was sent out but the search was... unsuccessful.

Lord Alexander Aesthetas-Ricardo is missing and presumed deceased."

With that last sentence Charles let out a dreadful parental scream. His son, his pride and joy. Was dead...

Charles sat alone at his kitchen table with tears streaming down both cheeks, shaking yet also numb... how could his entire family just been ripped away in one go...

The Epilogue
For months after his husband and sons death Charles moped around Porphyropolis. Locals that knew how he is normally could see how lost he was without his son around. He would return to Aurea Every weekend but be back in Porphyropolis by Sunday evening. He was a shell of his former self...

One day he was visited by Josefina, who had tried everything to cheer her dear friend up. She suggested he visits Priestess Amarilla in the Temple of Arose... She might be able to allow him to speak to his husband or his son through hallucinations... She explained that her Grandfather Soro had done this to communicate with his missing wife...

Charles, who was craving the opportunity to talk to his son almost instantly went to the temple... and he made a habit of it... going every other day in an attempt to talk to his son as if he's still here...

Eventually, after months of visiting the temple, Charles and Amarilla become good friends and even a bit more than that. Charles was feeling like there was a future and a life beyond his son... So he asked Amarilla to marry him and well Amarilla Montaña became Amarilla Aesthetas

Amarilla moved in with Charles and even gained a citizenship in Aurea, becoming Duchess of The Aurean Southerlands. Life was finally good again, and it got better! After a few years of marriage and just days after Charles' 30th birthday... Charles and Amarilla welcomed their first daughter, Lady Rosa Elizabeth Aesthetas... Finally, the daughter that Charles always wanted...