Alex Vaude

Alex Vaude 「アレクス・ヴォード」is a nobleman from House Vaude. He is also the captain of the Coral Peacock squad. A veteran of the Great War, he has a soul that burns with vengeance. Something which he seeks to use in order to right all the wrongs from the war. He is a man of specific taste who holds appreciation for finer things, a trait that he assimilated from his wife who he loves, Antoinette. While he is a pleasant gentleman, he can't seem to forget the war no matter how hard people try to remove him from it. He openly advocates for war against the Clover Kingdom's enemies, even despite the open resistance he is met with on such an important matter.

History
Alex's life growing up was a lovely one. He had a family of brothers and sisters, as well as loving parents. He was naive, and grew up thinking that all these people he loved would remain with him forever. From a young age, he was slated to become the husband of House Novachrono's firstborn daughter, Antoinette. Sixteen years ago he became married to her, and his whole life changed. Very quickly, he grew to love her, but like unrequited love he never received this same love from her. Just a year later, the Great War began and again Alex's life changed, this time for the worse.

He had only been a part of Green Mantis for years, having served them well as one of their vice-captains for the time. Members of his house had been divided across the Magic Knights, but they would all serve in the Great War for better or worse. His father, the former captain of Coral Peacock, was hit by a powerful curse that permanently paralyzed him. His mother died healing his father, not knowing that the curse had a special property of harming those who attempted to heal the affected. His brothers, his sisters, they all died on the front-lines serving their country. Losing them all drove Alex mad. While protecting the royal capital, he was told to retreat. Instead of doing so, he simply fought all the enemies and nearly died himself. But not before bringing down dozens upon dozens of enemy Magic Knights. After being honorably discharged from his service in the war, he returned home to heal from his wounds. For years, Antoinette had openly hated him yet she found something in him to finally love. The two of them reconciled, while Alex spent the rest of his time during the war recuperating. He always wanted to go back, but because of his actions he wasn't allowed by the Wizard King, someone he grew to be spiteful of.

Not being able to help win the war is still one of his biggest regrets, and his missing right arm still reminds him everyday of his inability to help save his family. While his father still is alive, he is still completely paralyzed. In his stead, Alex transferred to Coral Peacock and eventually became its captain to carry on his father's legacy. While his father is still technically Marquess of the house, Alex helps maintain the remaining family as well as their estate.

Personality
Alex is a passionate man, especially when it comes to enemy's of the Clover Kingdom. Deep care and empathy is shared to those who become acquainted with him. Often times, he takes missions that would normally be given to his pupils, especially ones close to or in foreign territory. He has a patriotic love for his kingdom, even though he does not agree with its current policies or treaties that stop it from developing its military potential. He has an intense hatred towards the Diamond Kingdom and all of its inhabitants.

Personally, Alex holds a lot of love for his people and the Clover Kingdom. He gets along with most people rather well, and is quick to develop bonds with fellow Magic Knights. He takes interest in even the most insignificant things, often encouraging his fellow Magic Knights to be better and to improve upon their talents while taking special notes of their abilities.

Often, he is accompanied into battle with his pupil's. He will always take on missions around or within foreign territory, no matter how serious or inconsequential they may be. He trusts his squad to get the job does, but his vindictive nature to the enemies of the Clover Kingdom often clouds his judgement and makes him believe that he must always be present in situations in the event that they meet in open battle with enemies. Sometimes, a simple reminder is all that it takes to get him out of this mindset, although doing so always puts him in a bad mood.

His love for the Clover Kingdom itself knows no bounds, his years as a soldier of war taught him the significance of all its people and why it was worth protecting. However, this same line of thinking is the same that gives him such an intense hatred for foreigners and other countries. He believes that the Clover Kingdom should be on top, and be the one to subjugate the other countries nearby. Because of this, he frequently butts heads with the current Wizard King, who seems to believe in peace above all else. Most of the nobles of the court do seem to support Alex however, although they would never directly admit to it due to the respect they also share for the Wizard King.

Because of his past with them, Alex holds an intense hatred towards the Diamond Kingdom. Their people were responsible for the many deaths in his family, most of which he has still yet to let go of. He sees the entire kingdom as a dejected society of despots and savages. If he had the power to wipe them from history, he would do it without remorse.

Likes
Bottle green, honesty, insects; magic.

Dislikes
Birds, liars, pacifism; yellow.

Appearance
Alex is a taller man, with a strapping body toned from years of work as a Magic Knight. He is like a tall tower made in flesh. His stone is his muscles that are as hard as such a thing. He is imposing, even when he smiles, as most normal people have to look up when speaking to him. He has a very healthy tone of white skin that matches with his vibrant, blond hair and pink eyes that seem to look into the soul of those he speaks with like turrets waiting to fire.

He wears a pink capelet with a white, furred collar made from albino minks. His capelet has several diamond-like patterns that connect to breaks between the capelets, giving it numerous tails both front and back. Underneath this he wears a full set of plate armor, from the neck down below. This plate is forged from magical steel, which was provided from Ferdinand Lunettes. Overlain his breast plate is a simple, black tunic with sleeves that extend into his gauntlets.