Stysen

Background:
Stysen is a camp-mate that residences within VéturVill during the events of book four. While initially have not holding a position of power Stysen quickly rises among the ranks of his peers within the camp, using his silver-tongue and charm to win over the minds of his fellow camp members. During the course of the series Stysen becomes first the Thrće of VéturVill, overthrowing Lutin Gulwing for the title in a fight. Using his title Stysen sets out on a great hunt (Fra’ha) by attempting to find and slay a Koá-Koé that was believed to be in the forest near the town. His use of power proved to be his downfall as he was removed from camp by Alphé Kassie Remarr who relocated Stysen to the sleepy camp of Passvórtall in the hopes of curbing his overzealous use of tradition. As fate would have it, Emperor Gust is put in danger near the camp, when the camp is called on, only Stysen is able to make the flight; his fighting on the battlefield coupled with his quick arrival garnished him respect from the emperor.

(Spoilers) From this, Stysen again rose up in the ranks of his new camp, eventually taking on the title of Pexřá where he used his name to influence the camp further in later books. Due to the Battle of the Portal (see Emperor Gust) Stysen was placed in the center of two bidding warriors attempting to take over the unoccupied throne. Though he originally backed the famed Veolae Ord’e in place of Uday Clawren, Stysen is forced in front of the Léux where he was judged.

Personality:

Throughout the series Stysen is shown to be a cocky, arrogant, and overzealous follower of Flóff traditionalism, often refusing or refuting changes that his people must deal with. While this initially poses a problem, Stysen is humbled and comes into his own as a fighter and champion of his people, eventually accepting the importance of one united Artésque. Still, as seen in later books, Stysen values his own people and their beliefs above all others.

Rise of the Red Emperor (The Second Fall of Blood) Spoilers
After the events of book ten, Stysen is crowned the new Emperor of the Flóff, facing rebellion, Stysen acts quickly to solidify his rule, conquering Rein’Kul's army and placing in power those he can trust. With the Flóff camps united, Stysen looks to the West as old emperors of grandeur did before. Over the next ten years Stysen would single-handedly enlarge the boarders of Artésque and bolster the name of his people as none had in recent years.