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Marius Avadonia is the Commander of the Royal Guard and one of the Three Heroes of the Kingdom of Lucifenia. He is the foster father of Albin and Rinto, an advocate of the Lucifenian people, and Princess Alenrice's most inflexible opposition.

Early Life
Born in EC 462, Marius entered the Lucifenian military and became the Commander of the Royal Guard, serving King Andre. After meeting Queen Alaina, Marius developed a crush on her but eventually recognized her fealty to Andre and discarded any notion of a romance with her. In EC 475, the Kingdom of Lucifenia declared war on Asmodean and the Beelzenian Empire with Marius leading many conquests to victory. At some point, Marius met the local blacksmith of the Langley family and visited him regularly to repair his weapons and armor. Seven years into the war, he found and adopted a child, Albin. During one battle, he encountered Gumillio Venom and dueled him. Observing his swordplay, Lolita learned and exploited its weakness, defeating the "Demon of Asmodean" but sparing his life. By EC 490, Marius, along with his comrades Lolita Futapie and User blog:Lenfield/Elluki Clockworker, became known as the Three Heroes, spearheading the kingdom's expansion and securing its new lands. After Andre's death in EC 491, the war ended and Marius continued his service in the Royal Guard under Queen Alaina.

Twiright Prank
In December of that year, the political dispute caused by Minister Presina over the right of succession escalated as rumors that Alaina and Prime Minister Genesis were doing something immoral, angering Marius. During the event, some of his soldiers reported that Presina had been meeting secretly with a suspicious old man. Called to privately meet with Alaina in the Hall of Sounds, the Hall was cleared out and the swordsman kneeled before his Queen. Asked if he was aware that Presina was advocating for Alenrice as the documented successor, Marius affirmed that he was probably trying to counter her rival, Genesis, criticizing how the effort was foolish and would only lead to unnecessary confusion. When Alaina commented how the will Presina presented was likely a fake, Marius added how the rumor about her and Gensis was also circulating. Cut off by Alaina, the Queen asked if he thought it was true, he denied it and remembered how Andre was her only love and that serving near her was enough for him.

Clarifying his statement, he said that if Presina's words were lies, then he would fail once the truth was made clear and she needn't worry. When the Queen voiced her surprised by his simplistic thought-process, Marius apologized but she noted how she and Lolita thought too much about it and envied his impulsiveness. After expressing his gratitude, Alaina mentioned how Alenrice had suddenly become interested in becoming the heir and Marius noted it had to have been Presina who planted the thoughts in her head. When she described how her son, Rintoine, would never do anything even if Alenrice hit him, Marius said it wasn't odd for young siblings to fight, bringing up how his son was constantly getting in fights with other guys.

Alaina then mentioned that Alenrice was behaving strangely and Marius asked what she meant, told to go to the kitchen and see for himself. After Alaina explained Elluki suspected Presina was plotting something and Lolita was sent to investigate, she requested the war hero protect her son. Not long after accepting the assignment, an assassination attempt was made on Rintoine's life and Marius foiled it. After Presina's treason was discovered and he was promptly defeated by Elluki and Lolita, Alaina accepted Rintoine's request to be adopted by Marius to avoid further political problems.

Father of Two
With "Rintoine" dead, Marius adopted his new son "Rinto" and Marius took the prince home, introducing him to Albin. Around this time, he heard how Lolita had also recently adopted a child. He later met with her and Elluki at the royal palace and joked how he, the bachelor, ended up getting a child. When asked by Lolita how he planned to now raise two children, Marius said they'd manage and and laughed again. Noting how she too suddenly began taking care of a child, Lolita explained how she found Nate and had to take the amnesic boy in.

A few days later, when Charles Langley had gone missing, he, like the other adults, gave up on finding him and assumed he was dead. Later discovering that both Rinto and Albin had gone into the Forest of Bewilderment and fought off bandits to rescue him, he became furious, hitting Rinto in a drunken stupor and lecturing them for their dangerous actions; after shedding tears, the three laughed it off. As time progressed, Marius began taking his young foster son to the royal palace to practice fencing, training him in the art of swordplay as well as horseback riding. At some point, while drinking with Albin, he amiably related his fight with Gumillio Venom, describing the difficulty of the battle and Gumillio's tendency to aim for the neck.

In early EC 499, Marius decided to reunite Rinto with his twin sister, telling his foster children that he was sending the boy to the palace to work as a servant. That night, Albin argued with him about the decision till dawn the next day. After Rinto had been brought in as a chamberlain, Marius instructed him to keep their relationship secret from Alenrice. Later, he requested Nate find his mother, Lolita, and have her take a look at Rinto. Nate complied and later brought the Head of Maids to examine the former prince. Sometime after, Rinto asked Marius about Lolita and he simply replied that there were all kinds of women in the world. At some point, he came in contact with King Michael and the two collaborated with each other in secret.

Reign of Evil
In late EC 499, in response to the poor harvest yields and starvation throughout the kingdom, Marius ordered that he and his son abstain from drinking alcohol until the people’s suffering had ended. The day before Alenrice’s 14th birthday, Marius, concerned about the citizens’ welfare, asked the princess if she could distribute the palace’s food reserve to the people to compensate for the famine. In response, she ignorantly provided a solution: let them eat cake since they couldn’t eat bread. The conversation evolved into a heated squabble, with Marius unable to convince the selfish princess to provide proper assistance. Later that day, he witnessed Albin pummel a couple of guys and curse them out, much to his embarrassment.

The next day, while passing by the stables around 3 o’clock, Marius noticed Josephine, the princess' horse, was missing, and wondered if Alenrice had gone out for the day. Seeing Rinto and Charles cleaning the Heavenly Yard, he checked on their progress, telling Rinto he could call him “daddy” whenever he wanted to. The servant retorted that he was used to referring to him politely, earning Marius' confusion. The servant then asked about Albin, and Marius recounted of his squabble the day before. Charles interrupted, curious if Marius came to steal wine from the warehouse. The knight denied the accusation, revealing his refusal to have such a luxury while the people starved. When Rinto asked if Alenrice’s recent foul mood was the cause, he shrugged, explaining that his attempts to convince Alenrice otherwise ended in failure and expressed his frustration with her childish and warped sense of reality. Reminded of the earlier oddity, he asked if Alenrice had left, noting Josephine was gone and that it was impossible she could be stolen with their security.

As realization of the princess’ escape came over the pallid knight, a scream was heard and the three rushed inside to find Nate passing between two mirrors, telling them Alenrice had escaped from the palace. After Nate explained what had happened, Marius organized the Royal Guard and a group of servants to find Alenrice. Returning to the stables, he discerned Josephine’s tracks in the ground and followed them to the Forest of Bewilderment. The knight commander joined the search party in exploring the woodland, walking by Rinto’s side. Marius told Rinto not to stray too far or he would get lost and, when Rinto said he would be fine because he had been there before, he admitted he was right. Soon after, Marius permitted the servant to go on ahead, warning him again to not get lost. That evening, a beacon was lit at the nearby port town, and the Royal Guard retrieved the princess in time for her birthday party. On the night of the ball, the jaded warrior guarded the Hall of Mirrors’ entrance, his eyes shifting constantly around the ballroom. Seeing Alenrice’s massive birthday cake presented later on, his jaw dropped and, furious, stormed out of the Hall. Announcing his return home, the loving foster parent was asked by Albin if he had eaten, to which he replied he was. Awkwardly watching him sniff him for booze, he reinforced his earlier vow, saying they agreed.

A few days later, he realized he had forgotten Rinto’s birthday and went out to buy a mirror similar to the one owned by Alenrice, albeit fake. In early EC 500, Marius began sneaking into the palace warehouses at night and smuggled out some food, giving it to the starving people. The next day, he was summoned by Alenrice and, certain it was because of his smuggling, slipped into a depression; eating dinner with Albin, he asked what was wrong and he explained his dejection, believing the princess discovered his theft and would have him executed, and declared he wanted him to succeed him if that were the case. With Albin brushing the idea aside, Marius prepared to depart before noting his son’s face. Reminded of Rintos birthday, he ran to his storeroom and picked up the handbag with his gift, explaining to Albin he would be bringing it with him to the palace.

The next day, Marius left for the palace and, that night, answered Alenrice’s beckons. Entering her room, the princess welcomed the commander and he mentioned the impropriety of them being alone together at such an hour. Alenrice teased him, remarking she understood that he preferred well-endowed women like her mother. Their conversation continued as they discussed Queen Alaine’s crushes before the princess told him she believed it was time they start considering the people’s well-being. Stunned, Marius listened as Alenrice elucidated how grateful she was for his food eviction at the palace barn, allowing him to freely distribute the food with her permission first from then on. After a short silence, Marius thanked the princess and Alenrice offered him a drink in celebration. Grateful, he accepted the liquor and listened to Alenrice explain it was Blood Grave, the high-quality wine loved by the fabled Cronus Conchita. Marius asked if the princess would like a cup but she denied a taste, not understanding the fascination. The knight told her she was young and would someday understand its excellence, celebrating with her until late at night.

Around three o’clock the next day, the drunk and merry warrior meandered through the empty courtyard until stopped by Rinto, who noted his stupor. In response, he barely articulated his excuse, preparing to give the servant his present when the boy drew a sword on him and told him he needed to die. Confused, Marius drew his sword and asked who gave him the order and, when Rinto refused to say, realized it was all Alenrice’s trap. Dueling him, Marius cornered Rinto when he suddenly felt weak, kneeling to the ground as Rinto explained they drugged the wine with chronic anesthesia. Too weak to support himself, the warrior collapsed with his gift rolling out of his arms. Apologizing for forgetting his birthday, Marius explained the gift and said he needed to pay attention to his appearance as a palace servant. Rinto asked why Marius wanted to kill Alenrice and, in response to the warrior’s confusion, stabbed him with the sword. Writhing in pain, he mused how his foster son never once called him “daddy” and then asked why Rinto had to kill him. Telling the boy he had yielded to “The Princess of Evil”, the dying Leonhart gave Allen his last piece of advice: to be careful and not to cry. Succumbing to his wounds, the valiant warrior died.

Legacy
Following his assassination, Marius' corpse was discovered in the riverbank the next morning and a private funeral was held for him soon after, attended by his subordinates and comrades, including Elluki and Lolita. Although the Lucifenian Palace offered to hold a public ceremony, Albin refused. Swearing revenge on his grave, his foster son later founded the Lucifenian Resistance and sparked the Lucifenian Revolution to bring retribution to her father's murderers. Although the truth behind his assassination was never uncovered, the general populace assumed Princess Alenrice's involvement in the scandal and Albin's vengeful motives for the revolution began circulating in rumor among the public.

Personality and Traits
Marius was a straight-forward, caring, and kind-hearted man, dedicated to his family and friends. As a citizen of the Kingdom of Lucifenia, Marius was a patriot to his country, serving in the Lucifenian military since his teenage years and loyally serving King Andre during the war against Asmodean and Beelzenia. His devotion to his kingdom and its citizens led to a concern for their well-being and fierce loyalty to maintaining the nation Andre and Alaina built up over the course of decades. As the commander of the Royal Guard, he took his responsibility to the royal family very seriously and believed it was his duty to suffer as the people suffered. Despite this, he was willing to compromise his loyalty to the crown, should he believe the cause was just, and was not above opposing his monarch's policies or ideology if he believed they disregarded the public's best interests. Still, he acted honorable, answering Princess Alenrice's call even though he was certain she planned to kill him. Because of his loyalty and sense of duty, Marius desired to protect everyone he cared for from harm, although ultimately leading to his demise.

A fierce and brave warrior, Marius' actions on the battlefield earned him the admiration and respect of the Kingdom. Preferring a direct approach, the warrior was impulsive by nature and rarely thought too hard on a subject. When confronted with complex situations, he usually provided simple solutions and was notably light-hearted and carefree about most difficulties he would face. This forward way of thinking connected to his sense of honor, respecting upfront confrontations rather than underhanded tactics. Despite being famed as a warrior hero during the war, Marius was merciful in battle, refusing to kill either Gumillio Venom or Rinto Avadonia in their respective duels despite having the upper hand. Possessing a chivalric spirit, Marius never hit women, even when drunk, and never plotted to betray to overthrow the monarchy despite Alenrice's tyranny. Although admirable, Marius was a hopeless drunkard and would sometime lose his temper and lash out at others. He also felt some inner turmoil, often breaking into tears when drunk. In rare circumstances, the warrior could become depressed, especially when fearing his approaching death.

Although having never married, Marius gladly adopted both Albin and Rinto and loved the idea of being their father. As part of the same family, the warrior encourage his children to refer to him affectionately and was disappointed that Rinto never did so. Similarly, he recognized that there were all kinds of women in the world and shared a close relationship with his fellow comrade, Lolita. In his youth, the hero developed a crush on Queen Alaina and aspired to share a romance with her. However, after realizing Anne's sole love for Andre, Marius gave up on his fantasy and resolved to find happiness with just serving near her, although it took him years before finally embracing the notion whole-heartedly.

Skills and Abilities
A famed swordsman of his time and among the strongest warriors produced in the Kingdom of Lucifenia, Marius utilized a traditional Lucifenian fencing style, with his strength and speed augmenting his capabilities. His favorite move, "Bull Style", had him raised his sword as high as his head momentarily before striking his opponent with great force. Because of his simple way of thinking, Marius rarely hesitated in battle and overwhelmed his adversaries with brute force, although he was also willing to employ taunting during fights to unnerve them. Even when drunk, the swordsman was still deadly in battle and acted seemingly unimpaired while fighting; he was also able to resist powerful anesthetics for long periods of time through his sheer will, even while being inebriated, and suffered.

However, Marius' greatest ability was his skills in observation. In combat, he was able to watch, learn, and adapt to an opponent's fighting style, gaining him leverage against his opponents, which allowed him to challenge the equally legendary Gumillio Venom in swordplay. Because of his years of combat experience, the warrior was capable of quickly changing his attacks while preparing to strike and could accurately predict his opponents' moves. Despite this, his skill extended to more than just the battlefield. When Princess Alenrice had fled from the palace, he was the first to notice Josephine was missing and later discerned her hoof prints from the rest of the earth to follow their trail. He was also a capable mentor, honing both Rinto and Albin's talents and making them excellent swordsmen.

Character Connections
Alaina Lucifen d'Autriche: Marius former employer. Mariu had a close friendship with Alaina before her death, with the queen trusting him to raise her son and enlisting his aid in political disputes or in wartime. In his youth, Marius fell in love with Alaina, finding her very attractive; recognizing her feelings for Andre, he learned through many years to be satisfied with simply serving the queen as best he could.

Elluki Clockworker: A fellow member of the Three Heroes. Marius and Elluki had a deep friendship cultivated over the course of the Asmo-Beelzenian war that would continue until his death.

Lolita Futapie: A fellow member of the Three Heroes. Marius and Lolita had a deep friendship cultivated over the course of the Asmo-Beelzenian War. He found her to have a unique character, relating to Rinto that there were all kinds of women in the world when the latter asked about her. This friendship continued until his death.

Rinto Avadonia: Marius' adopted son. Leonhart cared deeply for Marius as a son after adopting him, acting protective of the boy and wishing to reunite him with his sister, although he was exasperated with Rinto's formality towards him; in addition, Marius expressed concern for Rinto's appearance as a palace servant. Although bewildered by the boy's intentions to kill him, but did not hold it against him after guessing the cause, using his last words to give the boy advice.

Albin Avadonia: Marius' adopted daughter. Marius shared many interests with Albin, including a love of wine and headstrong nature, although he expressed vexation for this when he got into fights in public; he showed a concern for his appearance as well as wellbeing, such as when enquiring after his worn out attire. Nonetheless, he trained him in swordplay and told him he wanted to make him his successor if he were to die.

Alenrice Lucifen d'Autriche: The child of Alaina that he swore to protect. Marius was infuriated by the way Alenrice treated her people and her overindulgences during a famine. He went against her decisions publicly and secretly acted in the people's interests, deepening the rift between them. He was caught off guard by Alenrice's supposed attempts to make peace, and correctly guessed that it was she who ordered Rinto to kill him.

Michael Elphen: An old acquaintance of Marius. The Marlon King appeared among those close to him at the slain warrior's funeral, though their relationship was kept secret.

Alternate Universe Counterparts

 * Mariam Futapie (Canon)
 * Marius Futapie (Lenfield-verse)
 * Mariam Avadonia (Fem!Mothy-verse)

Conceptualization and Origin

 * Marius' name is derived from Roman General Gaius Marius,
 * He was also named after Marius Pontmercy from Les Misérables
 * His last name, Avadonia, seems to be a corruption of Abbadon.
 * Marius' name is partially inspired by the name of his representative canon counterpart's name, sharing the first two syllables.

Curiosities

 * Albin noted that Marius often cried when he was drunk.
 * Among Nate's rumors about Marius, he is mentioned as having kidnapped a baby from one of the warring countries he defeated.