Young Lord of Barton's Field by Anixis (Patreon)

 Sir Atreyu is the only son and heir of the Duran Pride of Barton's field. His family has served as loyal servants of the Aslanian royal family for ages. Atreyu represents his clans words; 'Heart's of Steel, Soul of Sword'; as with everyone of his clan, he is an exceptional swordsman. 

House Duran has fought battles in the east against the raiders and pilots from the Stone Isles, Creatures of the Mist Marsh, and Saurian's alongside the Dalish Border Legion as well as Argorian bandits and when called by the King, he Valdinians.

Atreyu served as squire to his father at a young age, fighting during the Valdinian siege of Pandorica. When consideration came for his posting after becoming a full Knight, The Archduke Kerion Aslan himself requested him for his Crown Guard. Sir Atreyu would serve only a years time however, as Prince Vandell de Lioncourt requested he consider taking the Raven's Oath and joining the Sacred Order to represent Aslan in the prestigious cadre. With his Liege Lord's blessing, Atreyu's choice was easy to make.

Atreyu's a pretty sweet guy. Honorable, noble, and well regarded by the aristocracy. He is a popular choice for matchmakers looking to pair highborn nobles with a suitable Lord. Atreyu however has refused all such pairings, his life currently bound to his duties as a Raven.

 Despite his popularity Atreyu has garnered some criticism and the ire of the Knighthood and certain nobility when he named a lowborn street orphan his squire. Many of the high strung Lords of Aslan considered his compassion in making the girl a ward of his house a sign that he wasn't too idealistic, but House Duran has thrived all the same. Though some rumors state that the young ward of House Duran is not a mere girl and that there is a darkness in her that cannot be quantified. 

The artwork for this piece was drawn by Anixis. He's got some serious skills, if you wanna take a look at his art, please check him out on FA @