Orliro

Orliro is fifth in line to the throne of Meredonia, as he is the younger brother of Blood Prince Danerto. As such he is part of the royal family, the Golden Line of Estrion, and therefore entitled to claim the title of Golden Prince and wear the golden collar of royalty. On his collar he wears the orchid as his symbol.

After a scandal surrounding premarital affairs, he was forced to join a monastic community and become a monk. However this life did not suit him well, and within a year he was thrown out of the brotherhood for continuing his illicit activities. With little other choice, Blood Prince Danerto arranged for him to be made Eradine ambassador to the Beygir Empire. He has since resided within the Beygul court.

Physically he has olive skin and sandy golden-brown hair. He is in his early twenties. He is known for being reckless and impulsive, however this trait has earned him the Morkral's favour, along with the favour of many other Beygul. He enjoys swan-hunting in Daolin and riding in Beygir proper, so spends much of his time travelling between the two. His presence has ushered in an era of cooperation between Eradina and Beygir.

Orliro is the youngest of six siblings, the others being (in descending order) his brothers Danerto, Ancino, Aurtel, his sister Rosita, and his brother Merden. His father was Aurtel, and his mother was Lérise Orier (of Marres). His paternal grandfather was Nesaro and his paternal grandmother Sarima Madar (of Bahar). His male-line great grandfather was Amades, and his male-line great grandmother Blárin as Saidris (of Dealga, in Ardair).