Five Lords

The five Renan rulers of Dahna's realms, each holding an elemental master core in the Crown Contest.

The Five Lords are the leaders of the Renans on Dahna in Tales of Arise. They participate in the Crown Contest, harvesting astral energy in order to attain the position of Sovereign, each holding the master core of one element.

Quick Facts

Members

Balseph
Ganabelt Valkyris
Dohalim il Qaras
Almeidrea Kaineris
Vholran Igniseri

Realms

Orbus Calaglia
Cyslodia
Elde Menancia
Mahag Saar
Ganath Haros

Elements

Fire
Light
Earth
Wind
Water

Authority

Level 3

Purpose

Harvest astral energy in the Crown Contest to become Sovereign

Facts from the source article.

Background

Each Crown Contest, five of the best-qualified Renans are chosen as Lords, granted Level 3 authority, one of the five elemental realms to administer, its master core and an ID crest for their element. Selection rests only on astral artistry and physical and mental aptitude; participation is mandatory and those deemed suitable may not decline, and an incapacitated Lord must be quickly replaced. The positions change hands as each Contest completes, and Renans factionalize behind their favored Lords.

Because the Crown Contest is a lie, the position is in truth an extension of Helganquil control over the Renan populace, yet many Renans cling to its prestige even after the collapse. The Lords at the start of the game are Balseph of Orbus Calaglia (Fire), Ganabelt Valkyris of Cyslodia (Light), Dohalim il Qaras of Elde Menancia (Earth), Almeidrea Kaineris of Mahag Saar (Wind) and Vholran Igniseri of Ganath Haros (Water). The winner of the previous Contest, a former lord of Cyslodia, opened the current one seven years earlier and has not been heard from since; Ganath Haros's previous ruler, Urwagil Hildris, was murdered by Vholran.

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