Rhen Darzon, also known as Rhen Pendragon, is the protagonist of Aveyond 1: Rhen's Quest. Rhen is a teenage girl prophesized to be the hero who can save the world from Ahriman.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Rhen was born in Thais, the only daughter of Devin Perry and Alicia Pendragon, the King and Queen of Thais. During the fall of Thais, the king and queen gave Rhen to their trusted general and friend, Tailor Darzon, to protect and raise as his own. Rhen grew up in Clearwater on the Western Isle of the Arishta Isles, raised as Tailor's child, knowing nothing of her tragic past.
Aveyond 1[]
Rhen's full-size portrait
When Rhen is a teenager, the priestess Talia Maurva appears unexpectedly in her village, tells her she is the "chosen one", and gives her a ring of protection. After a stranger sees her wearing this ring, he mistakes Rhen for the priestess Talia and kidnaps her. Rhen is taken to the Eastern Empire, stripped of her belongings, and sold into slavery.
Rhen spends three months as a slave to Rona and Lars Tenobor. One day, when standing up to Lars' bullying, Rhen accidentally discovers an innate talent for sword singing. A teacher from Shadwood Academy sees the incident, and Rhen is immediately accepted as a student to the academy and freed from slavery.
Legacy[]
Once they got back to Aveyond, Rhen was given some choices.
- Become Queen
- Go back to Clearwater
- Become a hermit
- Go back to Shadwood Academy (Build C only)
Personality[]
A stubborn girl who hates doing chores, being treated degradingly, and being told what to do, much like Alicia Pendragon does.
Nevertheless, she has a strong sense of responsibility, like her father Devin Pendragon and like her stepfather Tailor Darzon. She accepts her quest and takes it seriously. She is compassionate and always tries to help those in need (ex: Eddy, the villagers in Dirkon, Tiny).
She is also very humble and unselfish; she is more inclined to walk away when insulted than to fight back, and she blushes and becomes flustered when complimented.
Equipment[]
As Rhen grows stronger she assumes the mantle of a sword singer, she carries a sword and shield and wears heavy armour. The sword is used as a conduit to perform powerful sword singing magic. Rhen can find unique swords which whilst equipped enable her to use new powers and abilities called Swords of Power. The Swords of Power are a lost art form so they are a rarity. The most powerful one is called The Sword of Shadows and is sealed away and guarded by the Druids of Aveyond. This is because it has the power to absorb demons and is filled with countless demonic entities. If the sword is broken, the demons are released and will bring calamity to the world.
Relationships[]
Adoptive parents[]
Rhen loves her adoptive parents. She is reluctant to leave them and often expresses her desire to forsake her destiny, her quest, and her royal status to return home to her family.
Talia[]
Talia's cryptic dialogue leads Rhen to think her insane in the beginning.
Lars[]
Lars' and Rhen's relationship started off as Master and Slave. Rhen dislikes him because he abuses her and the other slaves, including small children. As the story progresses and Lars becomes less hateful and more socially conscious, Rhen expresses her amazement at these changes. In Sedona, Lars apologizes to Rhen about how horrible he was to her in the past. Rhen thanks him for the apology.
Elini[]
Elini first encounters Rhen and Lars outside the entrance to the Wildwoods on the Eastern empire. She is hesitant of Rhen and Lars' abilities and as such refuses to join them until they prove themselves. Upon defeating the Hind and graduating, Elini joins Rhen and Lars on their quest. Over the course of the game, Elini develops a great deal of respect for Rhen and her abilities, confident that their endeavours will bring them honur.
Dameon[]
Ahriman initially tells Dameon to turn Rhen to the demon's side. Dameon charms Rhen, but not more than she charms him. Over the course of the game, Dameon develops earnest feelings for Rhen and struggles with his loyalties. Rhen also comes to care for and trust him, and tries to help him mend his relationship with his mother. He considers her words and continues to struggle with what is right and wrong. During the final battle, Dameon gives Rhen the choiceto join Ahriman with him. Rhen can choose to join him or fight him; she struggles with these options. If she chooses to join him, Ahriman uses them to defeat the rest of the world, and they slowly lose their humanity. If she chooses to fight him, then she has the opportunity to break the hold Ahriman has on Dameon. She throws fairy dust in Dameon's eyes to show him the truth, and he joins her against Ahriman and is enabled to turn the purifying power of the sun into a deadly new ability called Sun Fury. Following Ahriman's defea,t Rhen is given options for how to proceed with her future. Reclaim her heritage asthe princess of Thais, return to Clearwater, live in the wildwoods, or go back to Shadwood and teach. When talking to Dameon, she expresses the wish that he could come with her. Whatever option Rhen chooses, Dameon will also express regret that they must part. However, if she chooses to return to Thais, the Oracle will relieve Dameon of his duties as Sun Priest, and Rhen proposes to him in Thais and they get married and have a joint coronation and proceed to lead Aia into a new Golden Age.
Devin Pendragon[]
Rhen's long lost father. Also the king of Thais. Rhen has the opportunity to assume the throne or she can take his secluded cabin to live out her life as a hermit. If this occurs Devin will reclaim Thais.
Ahriman[]
The game's main antagonist, he plots from his realm attempting to destroy Rhen and Aveyond to take control of the world. He seeks to do this by using his demonic allies to capture the druids who can unlock the Sword of Shadows and by sending Dameon to enlist Rhen's trust. They are tied together by a prophecy foreseen by Indra, a demon who embraced the darkness at the beginning of the game. Ahriman murdered Rhen's mother, Alicia Pendragon, and destroyed the kingdom of Thais. Rhen has the option to embrace the darkness with Dameon and by doing so, becoming minions for Ahriman.
Abilities[]
As a sword singer, Rhen has access to both a strong physical attack and a variety of powerful spells.
Skills[]
Upon joining Shadwood Academy, Rhen learns the skill Slide Thrust. After progressing from Novice to Apprentice Sword Singer, Rhen may choose five other skills to learn from the teachers at Shadwood. Different skills become available at different levels.
| Lv. | Skill |
|---|---|
| Any | Slide Thrust |
| 6 | Dancing Swan |
| 6 | Wind Rhapsody |
| 6 | Touch of Darkness |
| 8 | Rain Dance |
| 9 | Woodland Dance |
| 11 | Boot Slappin [sic] Mara |
| 13 | Siren Call |
| 13 | Sleep Lullaby |
| 15 | Firefly Ballad |
| 15 | Trinity Fury |
Rhen also learns the following skills after joining the academy. She will continue to learn these skills whether or not she has graduated from Shadwood.
| Lv. | Skill |
|---|---|
| 20 | Meadow Deer |
| 30 | Soaring Eagle |
| 40 | Windwatcher's Song |
| 50 | Flame Melody |
| 60 | Kiss of Death |
| 70 | Blade Waltz |
Purchased in Sedona[]
Witch Dance: Description to follow. Rhen may purchase this spell to learn it.
Sweet Surrender: Decription to follow. Rhen may purchase this spell to learn it.
Sword of Chaos[]
Shattered Ties: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Chaos.
Broken Bridge: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Chaos.
Song of Madness: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Chaos.
Sword of Light[]
Starlight Rhapsody: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Light.
Melody of the Sun: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Light.
Glowfish Dance: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Light.
Sword of Silence[]
Hummingbird Dance: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Silence.
Wind Vale: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Silence.
Time Twist: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Silence.
Sword of Might[]
Ogre Dance: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Might.
Bull Storm: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Might.
Mountain Yawn: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Might.
Sword of Dreams[]
Dreambird Song: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Dreams.
Nightmare Flight: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Dreams.
Fate Twist: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Dreams.
Sword of Shadows[]
Lure of Darkness: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Shadows.
Shadow Dance: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Shadows.
Nightbird Song: Description to follow. Rhen learns this spell with the Sword of Shadows.
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