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[attr="class","field"]Hector was born a prince of Troy, son of the King Priam and Queen Hecuba of the Ilium. He was raised as most royal boys of the time, well-schooled in the etiquette of the court and thoroughly educated on the battlefield. Hector was trained side by side with various cousins and brothers (most notably the famous Paris), but he was by far the most outstanding at war and carried a noble air about him that was hard to overlook. Hector was the obvious choice for Priam’s heir. The spear was his best weapon from a young age, and his throw was so powerful that his father had a special javelin crafted for his personal use on the field.

For most of his teenage years, Hector spent time on campaign to gain experience on the field. He began as a small squadron captain before quickly working his way up the Trojan military ladder. By the time of the Trojan War, he was the commander and champion of the Trojan army on the field and had already proved himself to his men and gained their respect and admiration.

After proving himself on the field, Hector courted the high-born Andromache with many gifts, even though her father’s city had been sacked by Achilles and all of her family murdered. They were married and lived a seemingly idyllic life in Troy with their young son Astyanax, whom Hector doted upon whenever he was not away from the city on campaign. He did love his wife dearly, and considered her a trusted companion and advisor, as she tended to pay attention to and worry about details that Hector himself often overlooked.

When Paris brought Helen to Troy, Hector was at first quite worried. His first concern for his family, and for his own life, but he supported Paris nonetheless when it came time for battle with the daunting Greek army. From day one, Hector led the Trojans and their allies to battle with the Greeks, wreaking havoc amongst their ranks wherever he went. Hector was favored by Apollo and Zeus, evident in their divine support during critical moments in battle to turn the tide in his favor.

As champion of the Trojans, Hector fought and killed many great heroes and soon earned infamy among the Greek soldiers. One of his most notable battles was with Ajax, the strongest actively fighting warrior in the Greek army. Though the fighting lasted all day, it ended in a draw, both sides parting with words of respect for the other, even presenting gifts to their adversary (though both gifts were later involved in their deaths). Hector met Ajax on the field on other occasions, but neither managed to kill the other directly (though Hector received grievous wounds from a boulder thrown by Ajax).

It is said that Hector killed over 31,000 Greeks during the course of the War, though his most notable fight was the one he lost. After killing Patroclus, Achilles’s dearest friend, in a controversial manner assisted by Apollo, he incurred the wrath of Achilles. Achilles challenged Hector to a fight, and sensing the gods had abandoned him, Hector fled from Achilles and his fate to die by his hands. It was only through the trickery of Athena that Hector turned to face his opponent, and Achilles promptly dodged the throw of his spear and stabbed him through the throat, knowing the weak point in the armor he had taken from Patroclus. At the death of his enemy, Achilles lashed Hector’s corpse to his chariot and dragged him before Troy for a few days before Priam, Hector’s father, begged for his son’s body to be returned.

After the fall of Troy, Hector’s son, Astyanax, was thrown from the roof of the palace and his wife, Andromache, was sold into slavery.

[attr="class","field"]BRAVE- In that he isn’t afraid to fight for the lost cause of Troy and shed blood for his hopeless wreck of a brother. Facing off against Greek heroes isn’t a big deal so long as he knows he has the gods on his side, even if he is fated to die.

DEATH-FEARING- some might call it cowardice. Hector paradoxically desires a heroic death that will bring about a recorded form of immortality, but fears dying the death that will bring him fame, because famous deaths are painful and generally humiliating. And once dead, he’s no longer Zeus’s favorite warrior (Hades’s mercy is not well-known). As a Heroic Spirit, he wishes to keep his corporeal form for as long as possible because dying is not an experience he wishes to repeat.

NOBLE- valiant and honorable, Hector lives up to his title of Prince. His manners are well manicured and his sense of regal finesse is flawless. But he's not really above fighting dirty, if it meant winning the War for his son.

VENGEFUL- somewhat of a new factor for Hector, he is absolutely enraged at the fruitlessness of his fighting in the Trojan War. In the end, his family was still made to suffer. Hector really doesn’t plan on losing another war.

BOLD- he isn’t afraid to take the fight right to his enemies. Due to his aggressive tactics and strategies, the Trojans were able to hold up quite well against the Greek army and its many heroes.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY- genuinely loved his wife and child. Immensely. He even loved the brother that got them killed.

FIERCE- in battle, Hector is a whole other kind of monster. This is the man that danced on the corpses of his victims and chased the fleeing Greeks to their ships with torches in hand. It literally took a thrown boulder to the chest to stop him from burning them all alive.

HOLIER THAN THOU- the gods love him better than you. His wish is nobler than yours. All in all, somewhat stuck up.

CHARISMATIC- it takes a lot to lead an army of Trojans and their allies against an invading army composed of a great number of heroes. Hector had what it took to inspire his men to die well and led them into battle from the front lines.

DELUSIONAL - kind of. He’s very much convinced that he still holds the gods' favor and will not fall in battle due to this protection. He also believes strongly that most Heroic Spirits are, by nature, noble and honorable.

WISH: Hector’s wish is not for himself, but for his son, Astyanax, who was killed before his time. Hector always hoped that his son would be a greater hero than him, so his wish is to change fate so that his son and wife escape Troy with Aeneas and have the opportunity to live out their lives afterwards.

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• Hector's primary weapon is the spear. At a distance, he will launch it at an enemy, but when in close combat, he will use his spear in tandem with a shield.
• Oftentimes, he fights from the back of a chariot. The chariot is drawn by the ghostly, almost zombie-like immortal horses of Achilles and carries the stench of rotting flesh wherever it goes. Using the advantages of height and mobility, he is able to fight well from the back of his chariot. Hector usually dismounts his chariot when fighting one-on-one or when his mobility is not an advantage against an opponent.

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• [attr="class","stat"]STRENGTH
  ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ B
• [attr="class","stat"]ENDURANCE
  ▬ ▬ ▬ C
• [attr="class","stat"]AGILITY
  ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ B
• [attr="class","stat"]MANA
  ▬ ▬ ▬ C
• [attr="class","stat"]LUCK
  ▬ E
• [attr="class","stat"]NOBLE PHANTASM
  ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ B
  Gleaming Helm - The Blessing of Apollo. A gift to Hector from Apollo before the Trojan War, the helm is plumed with white horsehair and literally gleams a glowing bronze. It is the object that gave Hector his epithet “Hector of the Gleaming Helm” in the Iliad. The helm blesses the bearer to recover abnormally quickly from all but fatal wounds without the use of external prana. Though it takes some time for the most grievous wounds to heal completely, the helm also has the added effect of blocking distracting pain from a wound. Additionally, due to the helm’s “blessed” status, cursed weapons have a decreased effect on Hector in combat. This Phantasm is passive and grants Hector its effects so long as he is wearing the helm, though easily gives away his identity due to the fact that the helm quite literally glows.
• [attr="class","stat"]NOBLE PHANTASM
  ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ A
  Hector’s Javalin - The Spear that Defends the Ilium. Hector’s spear gained notoriety amongst the Greeks during the Trojan War for its devastation to their ranks. The spear is about the length of a man and expertly crafted, though somewhat simple in design; when it is about to be thrown, it blazes with a crimson light. The spear is not inherently accurate and relies on Hector to aim it, but the Phantasm’s true power lies in its ability to pierce straight through armor and defensive constructs. Only Ajax’s legendary seven-layered shield, Rho Aias, was able to stop a direct hit from Hector’s thrown spear (at the sixth layer). Upon coming into contact with its target, the spear releases a corrosive form of prana that bursts outward from impact. This prana eats through magical and physical objects, even armor and flesh. After the javelin has been thrown, Hector may summon it back to his hand.
• [attr="class","stat"]NOBLE PHANTASM
  ▬ ▬ ▬ C
  Troias Tragoidia - Corrupted Chariot of Achilles. Though Hector owned a fine chariot during his life, he is more well known for his corpse being dragged behind Achilles’s chariot following his death. Thus, Hector’s “steed” as a Rider class Servant is the legendary chariot driven by Achilles that he was bound to, literally and legendarily. The chariot is not reflect the splendor of Achilles’s chariot, but rather a perverse ideal of it, tainted by the humiliation it brought to Hector even after his death. Driven by the two immortal horses Xanthos and Balius, the chariot does not shine as it once did. Instead, it rolls with a cloud of dust following close behind, shrouding the rider so that they are unidentifiable. The horses are not splendid as they were in the days of their youth, but decrepit and deathly, their flesh and bone visible on some parts of their bodies, though without a loss in strength or speed as they still retain their immortality. The chariot itself is rather small, of a simple two-man design, but intricately carved with depictions of the life of Achilles. The wheels and sides of the chariot are barbed, and upon getting run over by the chariot or pricked by the barbs, a curse is applied to the victim that reduces their Luck stat by two ranks. As the chariot’s wheels roll over grass or other plants, it leaves behind a trail of dead greenery in its wake.
• [attr="class","stat"]RIDING
  ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ A
  Hector was known as the “horse-tamer”, and his riding skill reflects both his class and his ability to deal with warhorses during his lifetime.
• [attr="class","stat"]BATTLE CONTINUATION
  ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ B
  During the Trojan War, Hector made many tactical retreats in order to heal from injuries, or due to his opponent being stronger than him. Thus, even against the strongest opponents, Hector is able to flee if he so desires to or if he is defeated without fatal injuries (his Agility rises to A-Rank when retreating in his chariot). Due to his Gleaming Helm Noble Phantasm, Hector’s rank in Battle Continuation is effectively A-Rank, due to the Phantasm’s healing and pain-numbing properties.
• [attr="class","stat"]GUARDIAN KNIGHT
  ▬ ▬ D
  As the defender of his country, Hector was expected to be the shield to his city and defend the young and old of Troy. When amongst allies, Hector’s legacy in the field of defense gives them a boost in Agility.
• [attr="class","stat"]CHARISMA
  ▬ ▬ ▬ C
  Hector led the army of Troy almost single-handedly and was well-known as the beloved son of the Ilium. Thus, his charisma is of a rank to lead an army, but not at the rank that he could take over as King of Troy. Allies around Hector gain a boost in Strength due to an increase in morale.