Eithan Arelius

Major
First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 1

A handsome man in his apparent thirties with long yellow hair that streams behind him and striking blue eyes. He carries a broad, confident smile and wears ornate, flowing outer robes in vibrant colors like turquoise or deep blue threaded with gold. His posture is relaxed yet poised, projecting an air of effortless elegance and self-assurance.

Gender: male
Age: not far past thirty
First appears: Book 3 · Ch. 1
Books: 3 of 7 read

Eithan Arelius first appears as a flamboyantly confident Underlord of the Arelius family, adopting Lindon and Yerin as disciples and personally guiding them through the Blackflame Trials. By the time of the Uncrowned King tournament, his role has expanded from local patriarch to international competitor, representing the Blackflame Empire alongside his students. Throughout these books his outward elegance and playful demeanor remain constant, yet his responsibilities deepen from managing a single family branch to shaping the future of two rising sacred artists on a world stage.

Description · as of Book 7

A smiling man with long blond hair that he frequently combs and sparkling blue eyes. He favors ornate, colorful outer robes featuring gold accents and patterns, maintaining a polished and elegant appearance even amid conflict.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Lindonmaster
Begins as Lindon’s strict yet theatrical master in book 3; by book 7 the relationship has matured into that of an adoptive father who still delights in teasing but shoulders the deeper duty of preparing Lindon for the Uncrowned tournament.
Orthosally and guardian
Starts as an ally and guardian under Eithan’s protection in book 3; by book 6 their association is openly acknowledged as a long-standing friendship that continues during the journey to the Akura capital.
Yerinmaster
Initially trains Yerin to integrate her Remnant and reach Highgold; evolves into a trusted adoptive father who refines her combat instincts and perception skills for international competition.
Naru Cassias Areliuscousin and subordinate
Serves as Eithan’s right-hand cousin and operational subordinate in book 3; after Eithan relinquishes the Patriarch position, Cassias assumes leadership while their familial bond remains intact.
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Naru Saeyateammate
First appears in book 7 as Eithan’s teammate on the Blackflame Empire’s Uncrowned squad; their relationship is defined by joint training and coordinated combat in the tournament.

Story so far

BOOK 3Blackflame
- Adopts Lindon and Yerin as outer members of the Arelius family and begins their intensive training.
- Clashes with Jai Daishou over control of the Blackflame Trials and ultimately kills the rival Underlord.
- Protects and stabilizes the ancient dragon-turtle Orthos, using him as both guardian and training partner for Lindon.
- Recruits Fisher Gesha to serve as Lindon’s Soulsmith tutor within the Arelius household.
BOOK 6Underlord
- Steps down as Patriarch, transitioning leadership of the Arelius family to Cassias.
- Continues to mentor Lindon and Yerin, pushing them toward Underlord advancement.
- Reunites with his old friend Orthos and coordinates the group’s journey to the Akura capital.
BOOK 7Uncrowned (Cradle Book 7)
- Selected to represent the Blackflame Empire in the Uncrowned King tournament alongside Naru Saeya.
- Trains publicly with Lindon and Yerin, refining their combat and spiritual perception techniques.
- Balances his playful persona with the responsibilities of an adoptive father figure during high-stakes tournament matches.