Tapiere

Biography

“You must do everything you can to serve a greater purpose, that is what gives our lives true meaning.” - Tapiere’s Father to Tapiere.

Pre-Great Purge

Tapiere was born to The Countess, the Governess of the Eastern Province. She was very stern and unkind to Tapiere during his upbringing, often bringing down his confidence and keeping strict household rules for him (If he ever went out of line, he would be punished severely), but she never truly explained to Tapiere where this borderline abuse comes from. This threads a large disconnect between him and his mother that doesn’t get resolved before the first game. Over time Tapiere grows much closer with his father (maybe show little flashbacks in side-quests with Tapiere fleshing out or showing moments he has with his father). Over time Tapiere observes his father during the time he spends with him, constructing a sense of morality.

Great Purge

Tapiere and his father found out about the great purge from the other members of their village, Tapiere’s father rushed him into hiding because he knew that his mother had more pride for her country than her son. The Countess returned home one day looking for Tapiere. Tapiere’s father tries to act as if he doesn’t know what is going on, or that the great purge is even happening, but the countess is easily able to catch onto the ruse, so she decides to intimidate him. He eventually releases the information that he does indeed know where Tapiere is, but he will never tell. The Countess tries to persuade him by exclaiming that she’s ‘doing this for the good of her family’. She then threatens Tapiere’s father, suddenly Tapiere jumps out in front of his mother, defending his father. He decides to turn himself in so that his father would be safe from the Countess. She says that he will be safe but is only agreeing as a lie to get Tapiere’s flame extinguished. The moment Tapiere is turned in, the Countess orders the guards to execute Tapiere’s father for treason against the newly darkened Candle Kingdom. Tapiere has a fit of rage finding out about what is to happen to his father, so he fends off his mother and attempts to escape. He runs to his father and tries to tell him to come with him, to start a new life with Tapiere. His father refuses, stating that his journey is over and that he was proud of Tapiere. Tapiere streams a tear of wax and runs, never looking back.

'''“Tapiere, my son, I am so proud of the candle you’ve become, son. Now you must go. I will love you always.” - Tapiere’s Father to Tapiere right before Tapiere escapes the Countess.'''

Events of The Last Light

'''“You don’t know what real loss is. If you did, then maybe you wouldn’t be trying to get yourself killed. We owe our lives to those who died in the name freedom.” - Tapiere to Pascal'''

Reign of King Pascal

'''“My mother never wanted peace with the Candle Kingdom, she only used Darkwick as a pawn to further secure her power. At this rate I believe war with the Eastern Province is imminent, and necessary.” - Tapiere advising King Pascal on the issue of warfare.'''