Rion

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Rion, also known as the Exile, is blessed with sharp wit and a tender heart, he holds a precious vow close to him as he travels from one land to the next with a mechanical clockwork soldier. A prince hailing from a kingdom on the precipice of war, Rion is ostracized by his father due to his sickly demeanor and advocation for peace. After being locked in the castle's storeroom, he meets a defective clockwork soldier, Dimos, with whom he quickly forms a close bond. The two make their way to the throne room to demand a stop to the war, only for the king to label Rion a traitor and order him killed. After a narrow escape, Rion and Dimos decide to travel the kingdom together to find a way to put a stop to the war for the sake of his people. Some time later, the pair find themselves on the outskirts of a windswept town. Looking for a place to rest, they make their way through, only to be stopped by men who recognize the boy as royalty. After a quick altercation, the two decide it best to leave the town behind, continuing their journey. Eventually, they find themselves sheltering in a dilapidated church. Rion rests in the back of the chapel, weak from both his disease and hunger, while Dimos searches for food.