Orrin
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A longtime friend of Varden leader Nasuada, Orrin was king of the rebellious country Surda. His father was King Larkin.
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[edit] Ruling Techniques
While indeed a brilliant man, he was a naïve and careless ruler, more concerned with his experiments than the affairs of his kingdom. Although ardent in his opposition to The Empire, Orrin felt that his scientific discoveries were just as important, if not more so, than the destruction of the Empire.
His scientific achievements included his proof for the existence of vacuum and his invention of the mercury barometer. Both these accomplishments are based on those of the real-life scientist Evangelista Torricelli, who accomplished these things the same way in real life.
[edit] Relationship with the Varden
Though good friends with Nasuada, the two leaders had drastically different personalities and leadership styles.
At first, Orrin refused to have any relationship with the Varden and wanted to stay out of any conflict. But after the Battle under Farthen Dûr he allowed the Varden to come to Surda. Even after he decided war was necessary, he had a terrible time convincing anti-war noblemen, lords and organizations, like the Silk Guild, to join the cause.
[edit] Battles
Despite his former peace-loving policy, Orrin fought bravely at the Battle of The Burning Plains. He led his cavalry into battle personally, becoming not only a respected king but a national hero. He was also clever enough to allow Nasuada to be the overall commander over himself. He also fought (At great risk to himself) against the Humans who had lost almost all their pain when the Varden, himself and many Urgal Rams were killed. He described the battle as "Madness, Worse than the Burning Plains,". He found that the "Ghoul" men could be killed by chopping their heads off.
[edit] Real-World Connections
Both the scientific accomplishments Orrin shows Nasuada are based on those of the real-life scientist Evangelista Torricelli, who accomplished these experiments in the same way in real life.
| Preceded By | Position | Succeeded By |
| Larkin | Monarch of Surda | Incumbent |
