Vlad the Younger

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Vlad Olgimsky Jr. (Младший Влад Ольгимский) is the oldest child and heir to the Olgimsky family.

Description
A paradoxical man. He loves treasures and amassing wealth, yet he is not greedy nor a great spender: he simply values money in a pure, abstract form. He is incredibly willful, a characteristic that differs, however, through his phenomenal self-control. Has a very serious approach towards his responsibilities, which means that he always keeps his word. While friendly, he has a cynical sense of humor that many townsfolk find charming, considering him, in general, as a pleasant fellow. He is curious and active using a business-minded approach without being business-like.

He shows a deep interest in the lore and customs of the local Steppe, and lives in the site of an ongoing archaeological dig.

Family
Despite being set to inherit his family's power, the younger Olgimsky and his father, Big Vlad, have a very strained relationship. He is quite estranged from his sister, too, but both siblings still love each other.

The cause of this tension is his relations with the Steppe people: Vlad the Younger studies the local culture and language, treating them respectfully (for example, local Worms regularly visit his home). Big Vlad believes that treating the "half-animal" workers politely will result in a loss of power and control, which is dangerous for a potential heir. Despite his father's hostility, he does not reciprocate the negative feelings.

Though he is more humane than his father, he is capable of pragmatic cruelty if he feels it necessary.

Portrait Quotes
"Why does nobody notice how hardworking he is? He works all the time. Everything he does, he does for the family, even if his father won't admit it. Yes, he chose to study the Kin instead of the intricacies of economy—and he already knows it way better than his father. He'll grow to be a better manager and a better ruler that would make do without a whip, violence, abuse, victims, and riots..."

- Lara Ravel's take on him "A high-stepper. Instead of settling down and helping me manage the industry, he'd rather dabble in the local fairy tales. This loafer's most refined skill is wasting my money. He's rather quick-witted when it comes to business, I'll grant him that; all the more shame on him for casting everything on his father. And to think he took after me."

- Big Vlad's take on him

Spoken Dialogue

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