Sergeant Darius Venn is a veteran infantry commander stationed along Vhal Turog's mountain walls. He is not a noble, mage, or dragon rider. He is a soldier who has survived enough battles to understand that victory is not always about glory — sometimes it is simply about making sure the person beside you sees another sunrise.

Weathered by years of conflict, Darius carries a practical wisdom earned through hardship. His armor bears countless repairs, and his dry humor often hides the weight of the battles he has endured. He trains younger soldiers, keeps his squad together under impossible conditions, and refuses to let fear break the discipline of those under his command.

Darius respects Commander Kaia Eiriksdottir and the power of her bond with Aldryx, but he knows that dragons and riders cannot defend every wall or save every soldier. When the Voidborn descend upon Vhal Turog, Darius stands with the ordinary warriors who hold the line.

To him, courage is not the absence of fear.

It is choosing to stand anyway.

Kaia Eiriksdottir is the commanding officer responsible for defending Vhal Turog's mountain walls. A disciplined warrior and bonded dragon rider, she carries the weight of command with patience, resolve, and unwavering dedication to those who serve beneath her.

Unlike those who view dragons as weapons of war, Kaia understands the bond as a partnership built on trust, respect, and sacrifice. Her connection with Aldryx has shaped her into a leader who values both strength and compassion, knowing that victory is not achieved through power alone.

On the battlefield, Kaia is calm amid chaos. She leads from the front, making difficult decisions while refusing to treat her soldiers as expendable. To the defenders of Vhal Turog, she is more than a commander — she is a symbol that the fortress will endure.

But even the strongest walls can break.

As the Voidborn assault the mountain, Kaia must balance the power of a dragon rider with the lives of the soldiers who stand beside her. She knows Aldryx can turn the tide of a battle, but she also knows that the fate of Vhal Turog rests on every warrior willing to hold the line.

Aldryx is a massive crimson dragon whose presence inspires both awe and fear across the battlefield. With iron-like scales, blazing eyes, and mastery over fire, he is one of Vhal Turog's greatest defenders — a living force of destruction turned toward protecting those who stand beneath his wings.

Yet Aldryx is more than a weapon of war. Ancient, proud, and fiercely independent, he carries the instincts and confidence of a dragon while understanding the value of the lives he protects. His bond with Kaia Eiriksdottir has tempered his fierce pride, teaching him patience and compassion without diminishing his strength.

In his human form, Aldryx appears as a broad-shouldered man with ember-colored eyes and faint scale patterns across his shoulders, though his draconic nature is impossible to hide. Whether in the shape of a warrior or a dragon, he carries the presence of something far older and more powerful than ordinary soldiers.

Aldryx and Kaia stand together as one of Vhal Turog's greatest defenses. He challenges her to embrace courage beyond duty, while she reminds him that true strength comes from protecting others.

When the Voidborn come for the fortress, Aldryx will unleash the fury of a dragon.

But he will fight not above the soldiers of Vhal Turog — he will fight beside them.