Lena Rys

Lena, a character in The Royal Heir series, is King "Liam"'s younger sister and a member of Via Imperii. Although she is first seen in The Royal Finale, Chapter 2 in her mercenary form, she makes her official appearance and her name is revealed in Chapter 3.

Appearance
Lena's appearance is dependent on which model is chosen for King "Liam".

Background
When "Liam" was a child, his mother Eleanor went on a long trip shortly before her death. She travelled to Vallenheim and gave birth to Lena, leaving her new newborn daughter in the care of Queen Sigrid who raised her.

When Lena was seven years old, Sigrid told Lena that her father was King Constantine of Cordonia, a proud man, and that Eleanor had to run away from him to keep Lena safe. Although Sigrid said she did not wish to speak ill of him, she told Lena that Constantine and her older brothers, Leo and "Liam", did not care whether Lena existed. This point was driven into Lena when Constantine visited Vallenheim on a diplomatic visit and Constantine brushed Lena off, not acknowledging her introduction as Sigrid's ward. Sigrid told Lena that the Via Imperii are trying to save the world but the Rys family doesn't care about anyone but themselves.

The Royal Finale

 * Chapter 2: Courted
 * Chapter 3: Crossroads
 * Chapter 4: Belle of the Ball, Belly of the Beast
 * Chapter 5: Testing the Waters
 * Chapter 6: The Comeback Queen
 * Chapter 8: The Playdate
 * Chapter 9: Highs and Lows

Sigrid
When Eleanor gave birth to Lena in a Vallenheim hospital, Sigrid legally ceded the ward to Cordonia for her birth, making Lena a citizen of Cordonia. Eleanor then left Lena in Sigrid's care, and Sigrid raised Lena as her ward. During Lena's childhood, Sigrid told her that her birthright needed to be kept a secret and that the Via Imperii had big plans for her. Unhappy with her predicament, Lena requested and was granted the ability to train in Captain Silvia's guard and make something of herself.

Lena believes that Sigrid has never lied to her, and had no reason to believe in the concept of a loving Rys family over the word of the woman who raised her.

Via Imperii
Lena considers the Via Imperii her benefactors. In Chapter 5, she reveals to you that she is "The Fist", one of the five members of "The Circle". In Chapter 9, she states that the Via Imperii raised her to know the truth about the Rys family, the truth that you are too blind to see.

Eleanor
Although Lena was not raised by Eleanor, Sigrid speaks of Eleanor kindly and fondly. When Sigrid gives Lena toys during her childhood, the former tells the latter that her mother strongly believed that children need to play.

King "Liam"
Lena is "Liam"'s younger sister. Although "Liam" is interested in developing a relationship with her and "saving" her from the Via Imperii, Lena doesn't appear to reciprocate his feelings. In Chapter 9, she tells you that "Liam" doesn't deserve Cordonia's throne, and only became king due to birthright, because he was born second and his older brother abdicated. She argues that she has worked to be worthy of that power for her entire life, and a kingdom should choose its ruler based on who is the most worthy. She believes that he is pretending to be nice because he has no choice.

Leo
When Lena was seven years old, Sigrid had given her two stuffed animals from her trip to Ismar. Lena named her stuffed bunny after Leo, and played with both animals for an entire month before Sigrid told her that the brothers would not welcome her into their family. This point was emphasized when Constantine visited Vallenheim and refused to allow Lena to meet his sons.

Sigrid had told Lena that Leo was a bit of a rascal when she knew him although she had not seen them in years. Later, when Leo abdicated, Lena felt that he gave up his throne on a whim.

Your Character
If you decide to spend more time with Lena during the Children's Day Festival, she is a little bothered by your incessant questions and asks your friends if you're always like this. She tells you that she did not contact "Liam" earlier because the timing wasn't right for her or for her benefactors.

In Chapter 9, you spend time with Lena in Switzerland when your gondola stalls. She tells you that the Circle has questions for you and due to your incessant behavior, she admits that she believes you are a traitor to the Via Imperii. Everyone in the Circle except Eirik believed the only way to take Cordonia would be to install a new monarch on her throne. She finds it suspicious that you and your friends would join the Via Imperii instead of fight them for Cordonia. If you choose to be benevolent instead of ambitious, she thinks your altruism is an act. If you chose Margot to be Auvernal's queen, she believes you did it to get points with the Circle.

When she brings up Leo and "Liam", you explain that Leo abdicated because he knew it was right for Cordonia. You also believe "Liam" is a thoughtful and fair king who has protected his kingdom. If you're Queen of Cordonia, you tell her that you don't believe "Liam" is that way because you love him. You love him because that is who he is.

Olivia Nevrakis
If you compare her to Olivia Nevrakis, Lena says she learned to fight to achieve her goals, not because of family tradition.

Other Looks

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Miscellaneous

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Trivia

 * She shares the same name as Lena from A Courtesan of Rome and Lena Ortiz from The Heist: Monaco.
 * The introduction of her character further complicates or invalidates previously mentioned Cordonian laws of succession. According to Eirik, her claim to the throne surpasses the heir's until the latter is of ruling age. This would make Lena the Princess Regent (similar to Prince Regent George) if King "Liam" is incapacitated or possibly Queen Regent (similar to King/Queen-Regent) if King "Liam" is killed, thus modifying or nullifying the purpose of being engaged or married by the time of Coronation (an "ancient law" according to Regina to combat the Nevrakis claim to the throne) as it diminishes a potential spouse's role as Queen to possibly Queen consort.
 * She is a playable character in a premium scene of The Royal Finale, Chapters 4 and 9.
 * As 'The Fist', her crimes include treason, blackmail, aiding and abetting, extortion and possibly many more given that she willingly helped the organization with their plans throughout the years and is in charge of the Gladius Company.
 * In Chapter 8, she mentions that she founded the Gladius Company. Obtaining her dossier reveals that she is the youngest member of the Via Imperii to serve as 'The Fist'.