Elizabeth Astilor

Elizabeth Astilor is a member of House Astilor and a Valrean Noble. She is Robert Astilor's current successor. The merchants refer to her as "Lady Elizabeth" and praise her for her astute merchant talents. She is best recognised for having played a key role in The Citadel's development.

Family:
A historic event occurred in the City of Valrum, which is located within the vast Empire of Valreach, during the colourful Spring of 285TE. It was the day that Elizabeth Astilor, the adored daughter of Robert Astilor and his devoted wife Isabella, was born. Robert was descended from a wealthy and influential family of warriors, and his destiny was bound up with the family's strong nautical hegemony over the region of Hesia.

Origin:
Elizabeth's origin story begins with a trip to Hesia that her father, Robert, took. As fate would have it, unexpected difficulties aboard the ship carrying him forced an unplanned stop in the charming city of Valrum. Robert's path met Isabella, a mesmerizing commoner with an ethereal charm, during this unplanned trip. Robert was drawn to Isabella's stunning red hair, and while the ship was being repaired, he was enthralled not just with the beauty of the City but also with Isabella.

In the beautiful scenery of Valrum, love blossomed between Robert and Isabella despite the gap in their social status. As their bond grew, it laid the groundwork for a love that knew no bounds to class or social standing. However, Robert had to leave the City that had witnessed the early phases of their love story as duty demanded that he head to Hesia.

Parents Marriage:
Fate had more planned for the couple. Robert returned to Valrum in the Winter of 283TE, which was a touching turn of events. This time, it was for a purpose that would permanently change the trajectory of their lives rather than just repairs or a brief break. Robert went in search of Isabella, the woman who had won his heart in Valrum, and professed his undying love for her. They exchanged vows in a happy marriage, officially adding Isabella to the illustrious Astilor family.

Once a commoner in Valrum, Isabella now held the prestigious title of Astilor, negotiating the challenges of a life that existed on the cusp of social classes. Her union with Robert cemented the bond between the two people from disparate worlds and represented love's victory over social conventions. The legacy of this remarkable love story would be carried forward by Elizabeth, their daughter, into the Astilor family's future within the Empire of Valreach.

Brother-in-Arms
It all started with a large family get-together where generations came together to commemorate the Astilor games. Elizabeth noticed a young man amidst the celebrations who had a self-assured gait and a gleam of resolve in his eyes. This was Karl Astilor, the son of her great uncle, a legendary swordsman whose skill with a blade.

Despite her initial disinterest in fighting skills, Elizabeth became enthralled with Karl's commitment to the art. Over time, their coincidental meetings developed into a close relationship. Karl respected Elizabeth's skills in banking and finance because he could see her sharp intelligence and perceptive mind.

Though Karl was an unparalleled swordsman, Elizabeth was a master of the complicated dance of finances and figures. Together, their diverse skill sets produced a harmonious balance, and they quickly realised that they were an unstoppable force. They became more of a brotherhood than a family after this partnership of financial shrewdness and swordplay, and they even started referring to each other as "Brother in Arms."

As they grew older, they worked together outside of family occasions. Karl took on the role of Elizabeth's guardian on the battlefield, making sure that no danger could harm her. Elizabeth, in turn, used her financial savvy to help Karl achieve his goals by providing the funds for his instruction and tools, which helped him polish his abilities to the highest degree.

Their relationship blossomed, and they worked together to overcome Eldham's obstacles. Karl's bravery and Elizabeth's astute thinking came to symbolise their unbreakable relationship. Stories of the red-haired girl and her sword-wielding brother who stood side by side and demonstrated that strength could take many forms were inspired by their story and spread throughout the lands.