Darios has issues connecting with his father and countrymen, instead preferring to spend his time in Aytolis. He is the one who taught Rowan swordplay and Lianna the academic arts. The twins treat him like an older brother.

Darios arrives in Aytolis at the beginning of the game, and spars Rowan while Lianna watches. After defeating Rowan, Lianna is about to spar with Darios herself when the Gates of the Other World suddenly open, causing monsters to flood the palace. The three work together to fight off the monsters, and meet up with Queen Yelena to make their escape. However, while running through a cave, Yelena is separated from the rest by a cave-in, and gives the Shield of Flames to Rowan and Lianna before urging them to go on without her.

After that, Darios continues serving as a mentor and ally for the twins as they find heroes of other worlds to power up the Shield of Flames with the heroic orb essences from the chosen heroes called Gleamstones.

Four intros in total. A they/them, he/him and she/her, as well as a CYOS. Feel free to use any!

POTENTIAL DEAD DOVE WARNING - I'm not sure how it'll go especially if you go down the route he turns evil, so there is potential Yandere behavior which means potential , , kidnapping, etc.