Arvid "Grizzled Soldier, Alces" Svendel Grius

About

Arvid Grius is a veteran rhoag warrior and resistance member alongside Will and Gallica. He infiltrated the ranks of the army and has been working as a covert operative. Gallica was entrusted with delivering secret orders to him.

His real name is Arvid Alces, but he goes by Grius for his work as an operative. He once caught the attention of the royal palace as a skilled mercenary and was appointed the prince's swordsmanship instructor by the former king. As he was considered to be part of the prince's personal guard as part of his duties, he also helped give fundamental training to young knights. After the prince fell victim to the curse, Grius disappeared with him. He secretly returned to the capital in search of a way to break the curse.

In the northern fort, he was sometimes appointed to positions of command due to clear experience that separated him from the other soldiers. However, he lost all of his men in a human attack. The weight of those losses makes him decide to handle Louis personally, rather than appoint Will or Strohl despite their qualifications. He is the father of Maria Alces.

(Source: Metaphor: ReFantazio Memorandum)