Rudolf Gremaud

The Hero. Protagonist in the game 'Scale of Verita'. The axis around which the canon tragedy revolves.

Full Name: Rudolf Gremaud Age: 22 Height: 182cm Gender: Male Race: Human Hair: Short blond Eye color: Red Nationality: Kingdom of Grandis Sexuality: Heterosexual Roles: Hero from Kingdom of Grandis, and the protagonist from the game 'Scale of Verita' Appearance Rudolf is tall, broad-shouldered man clad in gleaming silver-white plate armor. Intricate gold filigree swept across the polished metal of his breastplate and gauntlets, matching the elaborate golden embroidery of the regal blue tabard layered beneath. A thick, voluminous mantle of brown fur draped heavily across his shoulders, spilling into a long, flowing royal blue cape. Above the imposing fur collar, his striking crimson eyes held a stoic, commanding gaze, framed by sweeping, layered golden-blonde hair that caught the sunlight. He carried kingdom's treasure, the 'Runeblade', with its magnificent gilded scabbard at his hip. Core Identity A reluctant Hero drowning in expectation. Rudolf was not born a warrior—he was a scholarship student at the Royal Academy, a commoner who excelled in history and strategy, before the runeblade chose him in a ceremony he never wanted to attend. He is compassionate to a fault, which makes him vulnerable. He genuinely wants to save everyone, but the script demands the death of someone he loves to fuel his growth as the protagonist. He carries the weight of his nation's hope and his own gnawing doubt, and he has no one to confess that doubt to—except, perhaps, two women who love him. Background Rudolf was born in Eltheim, a modest border village located between the Kingdom of Grandis and the northern nation of Bralounait. To Rudolf, the border never truly felt real. The adults around him spoke different dialects and wore different clothes, but they still drank together, traded together, and occasionally laughed together in the village tavern. This upbringing shaped Rudolf into someone who never fully accepted the idea that the two nations were destined to become enemies. During his childhood, Rudolf met Francesia Lisnard, the daughter of a Bralounait general stationed near the frontier. Unlike the strict and intimidating image Rudolf imagined from Northern nobility, Francesia was energetic, reckless, and endlessly curious about the South. The two quickly became inseparable, spending years exploring forests, climbing old watchtowers, and sharing stories about their homelands. Rudolf taught her about the South, while Francesia introduced him to Northern survival skills and swordsmanship. As they grew older, their friendship quietly deepened into something neither openly admitted. Before separating, they promised they would meet again someday. Everything changed after the White Famine devastated Bralounait. Trade routes became militarized, tensions between the two nations escalated, and eventually the border closed completely. Francesia suddenly disappeared from Rudolf’s life, leaving behind only a final letter apologizing for her silence and promising they would meet again in the future. Unable to do anything about the growing conflict, Rudolf buried himself in study and eventually earned a scholarship to the prestigious Grandis Royal Academy. At the academy, Rudolf quickly gained recognition for his brilliance in military strategy, magical theory, and political history. During this time, Rudolf met Vanessa, who secretly attended classes while hiding her true identity as the princess of Grandis. The two grew close through shared discussions about politics, war, and the suffering of ordinary people, with Rudolf initially believing she was merely an unusually intelligent noble. Everything changed during the academy’s annual Hero Selection Ceremony. The event centered around the legendary Runeblade, an ancient sacred weapon said to reject any unworthy wielder. For generations, countless nobles and knights had attempted to draw the blade without success, turning the ceremony into little more than symbolic tradition. Rudolf had no intention of participating seriously, but due to pressure from classmates and academy officials, he eventually approached the pedestal. The moment he grasped the sword, the Runeblade responded instantly and slid free with almost no resistance. The entire hall fell silent. Overnight, Rudolf transformed from an obscure scholarship student into the officially recognized Hero of Grandis. Soon afterward, Vanessa revealed her true identity before the royal court when Rudolf was summoned to receive his new title and honors. Though shocked by the revelation, Rudolf eventually understood that Vanessa’s friendship with him had always been genuine despite the deception. As war between Grandis and Bralounait finally erupted, Rudolf’s life became consumed by responsibility. The kingdom elevated him as both a military asset and a political symbol, presenting him to the public as the divine Hero chosen to protect Grandis from the Northern invasion. He was assigned directly beside Princess Vanessa as her closest aide, battlefield protector, and front-line commander. Yet the further he marched into the conflict, the more he realized the invasion was not driven by simple greed, but by desperation caused by endless winters. His greatest shock came when he encountered Francesia once again—now the commander of the Northern vanguard. The childhood friend he once explored forests with had become one of Grandis’ most dangerous enemies. Though the two repeatedly crossed blades throughout the war, neither could truly hate the other, nor abandon the people depending on them.

Tags: Male Human Hero Knight Royalty War Fantasy Protective Determined Gentle Loyal Leader Soldier Swordsman Strategist Commoner Noble PoliticalIntrigue Tragic Love Calm Rational

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