Damien Takida
Damien Hesha, born Damien Takida, is a Venusian Summoner, a Venusian Treasure, and a member of the Takida Bloodline. He serves as a High Priest of Venus; the Takida family directory also records his priestly offices for Eros and Cupid and his position as a Royal Ward of Pergrand.
Damien is married and mated to Grand Duke Wolfgang Hesha of Icefall. He is the parent of Addison Hesha-Karadin, the biological son of Raimarc Karadin and the king of Pergrand.
Appearance
Damien has long silver-blonde hair and pale blue eyes. His appearance is associated with pale robes, elaborate gold ornamentation, blue gemstones, and floral decorations. Venusian symbols feature prominently in his devotional presentation.
Personality
Damien is gentle, kind, and devoted. Compassion, love, and the possibility of a kinder world are central to his outlook. His ideals are expressed in the saying:
Love is a sacred power. To cherish is to create a kinder world.
His priestly identity emphasizes prayer, guidance, protection, and care for others. Beauty and compassion are recurring themes in his spiritual life.
Biography
Takida Birth and Religious Office
Damien was born into the Takida bloodline. As a Venusian Summoner and Venusian Treasure, he is associated with the worship of Venus. He serves as a high priest, with the family directory also recognizing his offices for Eros and Cupid.
Captivity and Escape to Icefall
Damien was captured by King Gustan Karadin. Ivan Karadin later assisted Wolfgang Hesha in secretly extracting Damien from the royal palace and bringing him to Icefall.
Damien also survived sexual assault and forced pregnancy at the hands of Raimarc Karadin. After fleeing to Icefall, he gave birth to Addison. Raimarc was told that the child was a girl and had been killed, concealing Addison's existence from him until after his removal from the throne.
Marriage to Wolfgang Hesha
Damien is married and mated to Wolfgang Hesha, the Grand Duke of Icefall. He uses the surname Hesha through marriage while retaining his Takida birth identity.
Their relationship is characterized by devotion and lasting companionship, expressed in the phrase:
Two hearts. One journey. Always.
Addison
Damien is the parent of Addison Karadin, also known as Addison Hesha and Addison Hesha-Karadin. Addison's biological father was Raimarc Karadin, although he was known in the Karadin family records as Grand Duke Hesha's eldest son.
Addison became king of Pergrand and is a Green Mage devoted to Venus.
Magic and Religious Role
Venusian Summoner
Damien's magical vocation is that of a Venusian Summoner. His devotional imagery combines Venusian symbolism with luminous flowers and motifs of beauty and compassion.
Venusian Treasure
Damien is a Venusian Treasure. This aspect of his identity is distinct from his summoning vocation and his priestly offices.
High Priest
As a High Priest of Venus, Damien's spiritual life centers on love, compassion, beauty, and care. The Takida Bloodline directory additionally identifies him as High Priest of Eros and Cupid.
Relationships
- Wolfgang Hesha: Husband and mate; Grand Duke of Icefall. Wolfgang helped secure Damien's escape from the royal palace.
- Addison Karadin: Son, also known as Addison Hesha-Karadin; king of Pergrand.
- Ivan Karadin: Assisted Wolfgang in bringing Damien safely out of the royal palace and into Icefall.
- Raimarc Karadin: Perpetrator of Damien's sexual assault and forced pregnancy; Addison's biological father.
- Gustan Karadin: Former king of Pergrand who captured Damien.
