Sir Grand Duke Jo’Bide Euphori of House Warspite

Basics

• Titles: Grand Duke

• Dominion: Steward of House Warspite, Leader of Foxhound

• Belt Status: Knight of the Realm (Euphori)

• Masterhood: Master Monk

• Noble Orders: The Most Noble Order of the Golden Leaf, Mastery in the Order of the Lion

• Clan: Brother of Brasco and Fjord Euphori

• Status: Living

Art by Tre'Shell Burton

• Titled "The One Who Walked the Path of Blood and Lived" by King Archimedes

• Knighted under King Archimedes in the Spring of Year 1 C.E.

• Served in the King's Guard under King Archimedes and King Zuko

• Titled "Dragon Slayer" after having killed the beast with a single strike for King Zuko

Confident and straight-postured, Jo’Bide is often seen only wearing the colors of House Warspite, in various loose and comfortable clothing. He believes in the less is more mentality and as a Monk, loathes the use and wear of armor. Adorned in Jo Beads, he wields random weapons that hang about his person.

Upon his birth the world had gained another life; however, one was also taken. After child labor, the mother of Jo’Bide died from complications leaving the baby in the hands of a lone man. Losing the company of the woman he loved, the father turned to substance abuse and always looked into the eyes of his spawn with hatred for robbing him of his beloved. After only one year of grief and sorrow, the man could handle no more and took the young child to the top of a mountain, leaving him at the door of the temple that stood there. He turned away without a whisper to wander the land and never be heard of again.

Upon his discovery, the monks took in this child and raised him as one of their own. Years passed and the young orphan was trained in their ways of mental and physical prowess. He was taught to harness the full potential of mind, body, and spirit by the numerous masters within the halls of his sacred home. Before his journey into manhood, the young Jo’Bide had shown a natural aptitude for mastering the sacred martial arts that the school taught. The thirst for knowledge was seemingly limitless and as the boy grew into a man, the thirst grew and expanded.

By this time, the young master had learned every technique the grand masters had to offer, but it was not enough, he knew there to be more within this world and opted to travel on and learn the ways of the world. The young man began to move, traveling from city to city, looking for a worthy opponent or capable teacher. He drew much attention as he continued his travels, the wandering monk, without master or pupil, looking for a challenger who might overcome his skill.

During his endless journey, Jo’Bide felt emptiness within him, no amount of fighting or learning seemed to fill him and after years of struggle and travel he finally realized what was missing. Family. With this development, he ran to his hometown to discover the roots of his origin. Upon entering the simple community, he found answers with the village shaman. “You alone are not the only abandoned, there are others, the men you seek exist within this realm, your brothers, your family.” A new purpose filled Jo’Bide, he must find these brothers, his one chance at happiness. He immediately began his search, looking high and low for the long lost siblings, someone to tell him of his origin, of his mother and father.

After several months, a new lead brought Jo’Bide into a drinking establishment where he found the pair he had been searching for. Brasco and Fjord Euphori, the forgotten brothers, embraced the monk lovingly. The three men spoke for many hours, of each other’s lives and experiences, journeys and battles. Jo’Bide felt at home for once in his life and at the request of his new family, joined House Warspite to continue his travels alongside his siblings and rose to the high rank of Steward.

And so it was, the Brothers Euphori, the forgotten siblings who rose to fame within their House and Realm as the inseparable and unbeatable masters of their art.