Rayan Varro

Rayan Varro (born Absolon Lytheromin) was the third Hegemon of Auria. Howver, Rayan is known moreso for his death, than his rule. Shortly before the death of Queen Aphra, Ilaria Silorian, Regent of Syl and most popular candidate for the position, fell dangerously ill, and had to step down from her political duties. Absolon took her place and became sworn in as Rayan Varro.

Rayan managed to talk the other Regents into electing him as the next Hegemon following Aphra's death. On the day of his coronation, just after he finished swearing the Hegemon's Burden, Rayan was assassinated. A powerful spell cast by an unknown magic-user struck Rayan, and caused a violent burst that left the short-lived Hegemon as little more than a pile of meat on the ground. His murder caused a wave of panic to sweep throughout Auria, and the Regents were stuck trying to keep the peace until the next Unification Day.

Rayan was a controversial figure in his life, a playboy who lived off of his family's wealth in his youth, Rayan eventually followed in his father's footsteps and became a politician. A persuasive man, Rayan moved up the ranks before becoming the High Magistrate of Syl, leaving him second in line for Syl Regency under Ilaria. It was around this time that he apparently became obsessed with the idea of being the Hegemon, the power and status being something Rayan greatly desired.