Valorey Helos

Valorey Helos, also known as "The Tinkerer" was the eleventh Emperor of the Celeste Empire and Queen of Sol. She was succeeded by her oldest son, Varian II.

Appearance
Valorey had the typical beauty expected of a Helos princess, though it was a often seen as more subdued. She had the same tanned skin of her father, though slightly lighter in complexion. She had the signature Helos red hair, and purple eyes that she supposedly got from her mother. She was quite short compared to all other Helos queens and wore thin golden spectacles for most of her reign, the first of any Sol monarch.

In her later years, she preferred to keep her hair very short, and she often walked with a cane. She also traded her gold glasses for simpler white ones.

Personality
Valorey was often quiet and serious, and was dedicated to her work and research more than anything else. While as intelligent as her father, she did not have the same ambition or drive, but had all the passion for making things. She was notably more awkward compared to other members of the Helos family, disliking public appearances.

Early life
Valorey was born in 511 AE to Emperor Valencia Helos and an unknown mother. She had a good enough childhood, though her relationship with her father was often seen as less than conventional, resembling that of two friends rather a parent and child.

Like her father, she attended the Seros Institute, becoming a prominent mage and artificer during her time there, where she would meet her close friend and future husband, Othid Nevan.

Valorey was deeply saddened by her father's death in 541 AE. She supposedly tried to decipher their last notes for many years, before giving up.

Reign
Valencia ascended the throne in 541 AE, at the age of 39, inheriting a kingdom of Sol that was at the height of its glory. After being advised to have children, she married fellow Seros member, Othid Nevan in 549 AE. The two would have two children, Varian II in 551 AE, and Valor IV in 557 AE.

She was a decent ruler, but was more interested in working with the Seros Institute than governing the Empire. She reigned for 30 years, before passing the throne to her oldest son, Varian II.

Later Life & Death
Valorey spent most of her later life working on various projects for the Seros Institute, eventually becoming a professor and headmaster in the Sunhaven branch. She would later become Grand Magister for several decades, before ultimately stepping down, preferring to teach and work on her projects than hold big administrative positions.

Valorey and Othid divorced sometime in 600 AE, but remained close friends.

While she was still present in many royal gatherings, she preferred to stay away from most politics, even after the deaths of her two sons and grandson. She died sometime in 665 AE, working in her laboratory. A very old Othid arranged her funeral.

Legacy
Valorey is remembered to be a good ruler, though she didn't enjoy ruling as much as her father did. She was often interested in working on her various technological projects in the Seros Institute than governing the Empire, earning her the monicker, "The Tinkerer."

She had two children, Varian and Valor IV, both of which she would outlive.

Campaign 1
Valorey Cobblestone, older sister of player character Kibble Cobblestone was named after her.

Valencia Helos
Valorey had a god relationship with her father, though they often treated her more like a friend and drinking buddy than as a child. The two had a very casual relationship but respected each other immensely, and Valorey defended her father whenever she could, even long after their death. Valorey's biggest regret is never figuring out their last notes.

Othid Nevan
Valorey was good friends with Othid, who she met during her work in the Seros Institute. While the two inevitably divorced after her reign, the two remained good friends. The two had a very respectful relationship with one another until her death.

Varian Helos II
Valorey had a good relationship with her son, Varian, who many regarded as the perfect heir. She was utterly heartbroken by his death, choosing to focus on her work in Seros as a form of grieving.

Valor Helos IV
Valorey had a good enough relationship with her son, Valor, but he sometimes felt that she favored Varian over him. His death later in her life marked the first major decline of her health.

Alene Sato & Children
Valorey was very close of Alene Sato, who she considered a good wife to her son Varian. She was also a loving grandmother to Alene's children, her grandchildren, Varian III, Varyl, and Viola. She was very heartbroken after their family's deaths.

Valor Helos V
Valorey was supposedly a loving grandmother to Valor V, and was one of the main advocates for him following his dreams over ruling.

Verin Helos
Valorey was a loving grandmother to Verin, and was quite devastated by his sudden death, especially so soon after her son's. His death caused Valorey to become seriously ill for quite a while in her grief.

Valyr Helos
Valorey was a loving grandmother to Valyr, though she often saw through the darkness in him. According to rumors, she helped cover up his involvement in her son and grandson's deaths, for his safety.

Valen Helos & Valyra Helos
Valorey's health had declined significantly by the time her great-grandchildren were born, but she tried to be a nice grandmother to them when she can, acting as a welcome presence when compared to their father. However, she was already suffering from memory loss brought about by old age towards her last decade, often mixing up or forgetting their names.

Abilities
Valorey was a powerful mage like her father, though she was more of an artificer and engineer than he was.

Influence
As Empress of Celeste, and monarch of Sol, Valorey was one of the most powerful people in Auros. She had supreme command over the Scarlet Guard, and all official affiliations of the Empire. She also had significant power in the Seros Institute.

Trivia

 * Kibble Cobblestone's older sister, Valorey Cobblestone is named after her.
 * She is the first Sol monarch to wear glasses out of necessity.