Varian Helos I

Varian I, also known as "The Silver Prince", was the the fifth Emperor of the Celeste Empire and King of Sol. He was most notable for abdicating the throne partway into his reign, garnering him the moniker, "Varian the Free." He was succeeded by his younger brother, Vance and his wife, Lenore.

Appearance
Varian Helos was a handsome man, who looked like any prince should. He had the signature Helos red hair, which he often kept short, and dark green eyes. He was a tall man with a fine stature. He preferred to wear colorful fabrics and patterns over anything else.

Personality
Varian was a charming man, who inherited his mother's intelligence and cunning.

Early life
Varian was born in 264 AE to Empress Valeria Helos I and Lord Janus Meara. He had one younger sibling, Vance who he had a good relationship with.

Reign
Varian ascended the throne in 364 AE, at 100 years old, after his mother's retirement. He was a good enough ruler, but struggled to live up to his mother's reputations.

Varian abdicated the throne in 385 AE.

Post-Reign
Varian ran away with his long-term partner, Reginald. He supposedly traveled the world for the rest of his life. Little is known of what became of him throughout his life. His last letter to his mother (dated several decades after his departure) stated, "I am happy where I am. Please don't look for me anymore." His death has never been reported.

Legacy
Varian is remembered as a good king during his relatively short reign, though he could not fully live up to the achievements of the mother. His abdication of the throne and elopement with his lover is one of the Helos' families biggest scandals, and there are many songs and stories written about it.

While not much of his life after running away is known, many believe he had lived a long and fulfilling life, and probably died happy. He has garnered the name, "Varian the Free" because of this.

Valeria Helos
Varian had a difficult relationship with his mother.

Janus Meara
Varian was closer to his father.

Vance Helos
Varian had a good relationship with his brother.

Reginald
While Varian was famous for having many lovers, Reginald was his most famous one, known as the "The Man Who Stole a King."

Abilities
Varian was said to have been a talented mage, though he also had skills with a blade.

Influence
As Emperor of Celeste, and monarch of Sol, Varian was one of the most powerful people in Auros. He had supreme command over the Scarlet Guard, and all official affiliations of the Empire.

Quotes

 * "I wish to live free. Is that so much to ask?"
 * "I bare no ill will to you and the family but I do this for myself. I am happy where I am. Please don't look for me anymore." (last letter of his mother, Valeria)

Trivia

 * Varian's death has never been reported.