Many wonder, however, what holds this man to Haven now, when before he would tarry little longer than it took to deliver his cargo and restock his ship. Some speculate that perhaps the Empyrean Captain has made his fortune and wishes to settle down? Others wonder if perhaps the rigorous life of a sailor is too hard upon him now and he simply wishes to take things at a more sedate pace? Those that know him scoff at both ideas, saying is is still too young and restless for either to be the cause ... but they can offer no other explanation for his unusual behavior ...
Demetrius was an erudite individual and grew to be a respected man in politics, inventions, and scholarly knowledge. In other arenas, however, he was the black sheep of the family, often carousing with 'commoners', getting into trouble, or seducing young women. Cupid's arrow finally struck deep and true with a quiver that eve Demetrius for all his wild ways could not pluck out. He fell in love with a woman who while not a commoner, was decidedly below him in station. Selene Igleides Cressius was absolutely unrivaled in beauty and charm but unfortunately not the brightest of women. Despite this lack, Demetrius loved her more than anything and kept their love a secret for a long time. Eventually, against his father's wishes, he married her. His father had arranged another marriage for him, and his elopement with the woman he loved created an irreparable rift between father and son. His father was enraged. He hated this woman and refused to acknowledge her as part of the family. When Demetrius produced an heir, a beautiful son gifted with magic, his father, with great reluctance, accepted the child, Damian, as a member of the family. When Selene died during the birthing of their second child, daughter Evadne, Valerian Tritonides secretly rejoiced. Demetrius was heartbroken. Though he managed to muddle through his day to day life as always, but he was a man greatly altered, his passion for life gone with the passing of his wife.
His children were never quite certain where they stood with him. He would generally treat them with rare moments of loving kindness only to transform into a hard and unyielding disciplinarian, his tongue sharp and cruel. He placed the same expectations on them that his father had placed upon him. In truth though he was absent more often than not, entrusting the education and upbringing of his children to tutors and nannies. It was difficult, however, for him to deal with his daughter. Sometimes he would love her more than life itself, and other times, he would find himself loathing her, blaming the little girl for her mother's death and his loss.
What became of this man is something of a mystery, the details lost in rumors and over time. There was some breath of scandal regarding his daughter that caused a great row between Demetrius and his father and the child vanished mere days later. After that, Demetrius placed his son within Delphi and quit the skies of Civitas Dei, never to be seen or heard of again. Some said that the child was not his, but born of a torrid affair his wife had. Some said that he did the little girl in, others that she was kidnapped by her true father. Others who speak well of the man claim that his daughter was kidnapped for ransom and was never recovered. They say that Demetrius was overcome with grief and rage and -that- is why he left his home and hearth. No one knows the truth for certain, or if they do, it is not spoken of in voices loud enough to carry ...
[Please note, this information is ICly known to a select few. If you feel you should know any of this information, please speak with me about it first. Thank you.]
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Gallery - various images of the dashing Captian Demetrius