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Edmaris Falmuth 「エドマリス・ファルムス, edomarisu farumusu」 is the former king of the Kingdom of Falmuth and is currently a Viscount of the Kingdom of Farmenas, acting as a close advisor to King Youm Farmenas behind the scenes. Despite serving a prominent antagonistic role initially, he is now a useful ally and a subordinate of Diablo.
Appearance[]
Despite being portrayed as a somewhat stereotypical greedy king, Edmaris is neither short nor fat like one might expect. He is a rather tall and muscular individual, with long blonde hair and brown eyes. He used to have a rather large and majestic beard, but shaved it after abdicating from the throne, keeping only a large moustache instead.
Personality[]
Edmaris was initially a greedy man as described by Gazel Dwargo, willing to wage war against the Jura-Tempest Federation unprovoked to protect his nation's interests. He was also vindictive, initially refusing aid to Earl Migam during the Orc War for personal reasons. However, he is by no means foolish, and is actually a rather competent king. He is also fairly popular amongst his people, believing a king's duty is first and foremost to his citizens. Edmaris is pragmatic and tactical, waiting for the Western Holy Church's approval before instigating his war against Tempest and intending to frame the conflict as if Falmuth was acting in self-defense. On the other hand, he quickly becomes cowardly under pressure, during which he stops thinking rationally, deluding himself that he could strike a deal with Rimuru Tempest after he waged war on his country.
After being tortured by Shion, Edmaris' spirit was broken and he became a willing servant of Diablo in exchange of mercy for all the people of his kingdom,giving up his throne to Youm Farmenas and allowing his country to become a puppet state controlled by Tempest. Still, he has retained much of his former wisdom, being a competent advisor to the new king.
Background[]
Edmaris was once the king of Falmuth–a nation that would later be reborn as Farmenas–and ruled over it alongside his trusted ministers and advisers. When the Western Holy Church declared a Holy War against the Jura-Tempest Federation, he was eager to spearhead the war as its commander-in-chief. It was a decision he made partly out of greed–as Tempest threatened the stability of his nation's economy–but also in desire to become famed as a Heroic King internationally, a status that would firmly cement his authority to even the highest levels of the nobility.
When his army–over 20,000 strong–marched on Tempest, the king expected a full surrender from its perceived Pacifist leader. Instead it turned into a one-sided massacre that saw the deaths of every last soldier and the birth of a new Demon Lord. After this, Edmaris was brutally tortured as a prisoner of war for weeks on end, eventually submitting to Tempest and agreeing to be the servant of the Daemon Diablo. With Edmaris's aid, the country of Falmuth was easily put into the hands of Tempest and a new puppet king–Youm Farmenas–was installed. Edmaris continues to serve Youm as a Viscount and close advisor, granting vital support to the ravaged country that is but a shell of its former self.
Gallery[]
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