King Drakonis

Darkon and Drago’s Father

Drakonis ruled Astravia and loved his sons Darkon and Drago, but placed royal duty above personal wishes. He praised Darkon’s gentleness, skill and learning while expecting him to marry a princess instead of Suki and give up music for the crown. Drakonis says his arranged marriage to their mother grew into love. Darkon recalls that she did not marry freely. Drakonis insists he loves Drago, though Drago remembers him blaming him for their mother’s death in childbirth. In old age the King worries that Alprecha’s protection has not eased his failing senses. His diary guides Darkon through a trial that scarred him and admits that the protection once made a peasant ill in his place.

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AQW Wiki: King Drakonis · Drakonis and his sons · The King’s diary