Darius Ashford

The Stalwart Sword

Name: Darius Ashford
Nickname: Ash
Age: 30
Nameday: 14th sun of the 1st Astral moon(14/01)
Occupation: Former Sultansworn now Guild Master
Job: Adventurer
Status: Single
Eye colour: Sapphire Blue
Hair Colour: Brown
Race: Hyur Midlander
Birthplace: Ul'dah

Darius Ashford

The Stalwart Sword

Origins & Early Life
Born into the once-prosperous Ashford family, Darius was raised in Ul’dah, a city of gold and deception. His family, once minor nobility, had long served in the Sultanate’s military, but years of political missteps and bad investments led to their decline. While others in his family sought wealth to reclaim their status, Darius turned to the Sultansworn, believing true nobility came from duty, not gil.From a young age, he trained relentlessly, mastering the sword under the guidance of a retired knight. Though his family name no longer carried power, his unyielding sense of justice set him apart. When he came of age, he pledged himself to the Sultansworn, swearing an oath to protect the innocent and uphold honor.---------------------------------------------------------------------The Fall of the Sultansworn & BetrayalHis rise within the Order of the Sultansworn was swift—too swift for some. Ul’dah’s Monetarists, those who ruled through wealth and influence, saw the Sultansworn as little more than a ceremonial force. When a coup attempt against the Sultana left the order disgraced and disbanded, Darius found himself branded a traitor for refusing to serve corrupt masters.Rather than bow to the Syndicate, he cast off his tabard and left Ul’dah behind, vowing to uphold the Paladin’s code not for a city, but for those who needed it most.---------------------------------------------------------------------The Wandering Knight & The Moonlit OathFor years, Darius wandered the realm as a sword without a master, protecting trade caravans, defending villages from marauders, and mentoring young adventurers who lacked guidance.One fateful night in Gridania, he found himself aiding a group of rookie adventurers beset by bandits. Though victorious, they were woefully unprepared, their guild having sent them into danger without proper training. As they sat around a campfire, the moon casting silver light over their weary faces, Darius felt a new purpose take shape.He had spent years fighting for honor lost—perhaps it was time to build something lasting.---------------------------------------------------------------------The Birth of The Moonlit KnightsGathering like-minded warriors, scholars, and mages, Darius founded The Moonlit Knights—a guild dedicated not just to adventuring, but to mentorship, protection, and honor. Unlike other adventurer guilds that sought wealth and glory, the Moonlit Knights swore a different oath:To stand as guardians where law cannot reach.To train those who seek adventure, so they may rise, not fall.To be a guiding light, even in the darkest nights.The guild took its name from Darius’s own path—a knight without a home, finding purpose beneath the open sky. Just as the moon shines upon those who have lost their way, so too would the Moonlit Knights guide and protect those who needed them.---------------------------------------------------------------------Guildmaster Ashford – The Moonlit KnightNow, as the Guildmaster of the Moonlit Knights, Darius mentors new recruits, joins his guildmates on expeditions, and ensures the Oath remains unbroken. Though he no longer serves a throne, he serves a greater cause—one that will outlive kings and nations.To be an adventurer is not just to seek fortune, but to forge one’s own legend. And Darius Ashford would see that those legends were worth telling.

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