Solesian Mezelien

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Solesian Mezelien

Lord of the Fang
Background
Marital Status	Courting
Offspring
None
Full name
Solesian Gabriel Grey Fionntan Mezelien
Detail Titles and styles
Lord of the Fang of Imperius
Royal House	House Mezelien
Father	Lord Jaufre Mezelien of Mists
Mother	Reina Mezelien of Mists
Born	August 20 473 (473-08-20) (age 33) Polaris, Dragon Lake, Mists
Occupation	Investigator Master Fire Elementalist Daemonologist
Biographical Information
Gender	Male
Height	179 cm
Weight	75.5 kg
Eye Color	Heterochromatic (Left: Dark blue, right: blue-green)
Hair	Chestnut

Solesian Mezelien, Lord of the Fang

Much like the other children of the Mists and their nobility, Solesian was a well-known figure around the Academy and the Fang of Imperius. It is rather hard not to be, given the notoriety enshrouded over one of Mists' most ancient families. The family name is irrevocably intertwined with the long history of cultist activity, rumours of demons and malevolent influences pervading Mists. If not for their exceptional loyalty to the duchy, their eccentric and secretive nature about the forbidden knowledge they have amassed surely would have done them in long ago.

Taking well to elemental magic, the young Mezelien showed greatest aptitude with coercing fire to his whims, stoking no few rumours about the besmirched bloodlines of the House. He progressed at an almost too-easy pace through the Academy, though his consistent rivalry with his younger sister Kyrie certainly contributed to their mutual benefit in class.

After his brother Savaric's death and father's withdrawal from the public eye, the position of heir might well have fallen to him, eldest of the Mezeliens. But it was not to be; in a surprising reversal, Kyrie instead was named with the title of Lady Heir; Sole effectively took off, leaving her with the heavy burden.

Though he checked back in regularly and made sure to keep up with family and be there for him, he was often noticeably absent in the months following his younger brother's murder.

However, many know of him as a man willing to help the masses: investigating into matters that others may not. In 505, however, he reappeared upon Gateway in a more public fashion but a few days after the Lady of the Fang's arrival. He took on Lady of Shadrach's Folly as his student, acquainting himself with fellow Mistians. However, after some weeks, he returned to Mists upon an unclear errand and his visibility among the imperial capital greatly waned while he attended to clandestine matters possibly at the urging of his liege, his own sister or family, or perhaps his own pique. Who can be sure with the Mezeliens?

Sources say that perhaps from family urging, he is seeking his way back into politics. Nonetheless, his quiet return in February 506 was marked by several events that have departed considerably from skirting being grist for the gossip mills. An argument outside A Perfect Fit with his sister followed provocation with the Duke of Mists, and he rushed off for a time. Days later, rumours swirled of increasingly frequent trysts with Serenity Guybrush.

People of Note

Addison Brandivere: Though he may never admit it publicly, he views the teenager like he might a younger sister.
Grace Diakos: The child is an abomination, no matter what anyone says. Okay. Maybe she's not ALL that bad...
Kyrie Mezelien: The bond runs deep and any who see it can tell: Solesian is devoted to his sister and views her as his dearest friend. There is little that could tear him from her and his trust in her is far superior to any other.
Matthew Wyndham: Always an amused look or word for the man, but there would appear to be something else as well: something that Solesian holds close to him.
Raziel Devonshire: Mezelien loyalty to their lieges is nearly legendary, one of their saving graces. The Duke of Mists has been shown only respect publicly save for one incident that ended in swift apology.
Serenity Guybrush: His student in fire elementalism. Quite protective of Serenity, until recently his fondness was only the kind a tutor has for his only apprentice. Rumour seems to be shifting towards a deeper affection between them.
Larimar Montaigu: He'd be a good kid if, you know, he'd stop dressing like so much of a poof.
Dyonith Zeloral: It's obvious that Solesian feels a measure of contempt for the man and has been heard to state that he needs to learn his place.

Others

The lordship of the Fang of Imperius spans two of Mists' best known landmarks: the symbol of the duchy itself, the glittering spire home to the Academy of Imperius; and the magic-steeped capital city of Polaris Port. The Mezelien family has exclusively held this influential, key seat for nearly five centuries since its very foundation, and as such, is known by nearly every mage coming to study and its relationships stretch to every other barony/lordship on Mists. Likewise, Kyrie and Solesian are very familiar faces both on Mists and abroad due to their study at the Academy and their high public profile.

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Events

25 May 506 - Solesian, alongside others, faces down the Breath of Imperius and the Huntmaster. Hunting is banned upon the Isle of Mists after the Mezelien is turned into a glorious stag.
1 April 506 - The Grand Theatre is temporarily shut while he, Kyrie, Serenity, Briana, and Lucian Acinthas are in attendance.
9 March 506 - It would seem that, for some reason beknownst only to her, Kyrie Mezelien has, in her absence, left management of the Fang of Imperius to Solesian. It is only a temporary measure, but a worrisome one.
23 February 506 - It's rumoured that he may have a closer relationship to his student, Serenity Guybrush than meets the eye.
20 February 506 - An altercation at a clothing store apparently leads to strained relations with Duke Mists.
23 August 505 - Solesian arrives on the island of Gateway. Coincidence it's 116'F? We think not.