Archon Eros VII

Born in 914, only months after the death of Grover III and coronation of Grover IV as Kaiser of the Griffonian Empire, Archon Eros VII is one of the oldest living griffons on the continent, and has served as Archon of Boreas and de-facto leader of the Griffonian faith and Council of Three for decades.

A staunch monarchist and religious figure, Eros has stood as a critical advisor to Grover IV, Grover V, and now, seeks to cement himself as the regent of Grover VI should the current Emperor ever pass away. Eros, a fierce anti-republican, helped quash the Griffonian Revolutionary War and excommunicated NRP leader Alexander Kemerskai from the Griffonian faith. His efforts during the counter-revolution helped cement the Grover dynasty as the sole legitimate authority in Griffenheim, although, he was never able to stop the collapse of the Empire's golden age, which he had once lived through as a young griff.

At a young age, Eros joined the Borean priesthood out of a true respect for the Gods and the faith. Historians write that his humble manner, charity, and pious devotion allowed him to rise through the temples in the way he did. Eventually, he would be made Archon, taking the name "Eros", the seventh out of the Archons of the Three to do so. His position, however, could not save the Empire. Despite the Archon's guidance of chastity, charity, and temperance, Grover IV suffered a stroke in 970 ALB, leading to a council of nobles assuming the regency of the Empire for the young Grover V.

Eros managed to save the young Emperor from republican insurgents during the storming of the royal palace and Battle for Griffenheim, escorting him to the North, the heartland of the Empire, where he connected with the noble leader Gabriela Eagleclaw, the young and bold Duchess of Strawberry. There, the Duchess and Archon united for the last time in their lives - to save the Empire. With Grover V safe and an army of Feathisian, Diamond Dog, and Strawberry troops at claw, led by the loyalist Duke of Feathisia and Count of Bronzehill, Georgie Bronzetail, Eros launched a counter-revolution, driving the republicans from the capital of the Empire and securing Grover's rule.

Now, however, the pious Archon watches over a dying Empire and a dying monarch, with his temporary alliance with Gabriela Eagleclaw turned to outright scorn as they battle over control of the young heir, Grover VI, and his inevitable regency. The Archon's distrust for the nobility, pious devotion, and his desire to restore the Empire has guided him to one of the highest offices in the Empire, but the question still remains if he can ever secure the regency, and unite the Empire once more.