Llywelyn Rhys

Llywelyn Morgan Rhys (Noble City, 1895 - Charleston, 1955) was a Lovian soldier, farmer and writer of Welsh descent. Morgan was the only Lovian volunteer who fought in the World War I and thus is regarded as a hero.

Family and early years
Llywelyn was born on 5 September 1921 in Noble City. He was the second of two children born to Dafydd Rhys, an immigrant from Wales, and Marilyn Browne. His father used to work as a docker, while his mother was the daughter of Peter Browne, a grocer. As a teen, Llywelyn worked for a shoemaker and also helped in his grandfather's business.

Llywelyn and his older brother John spent many hours reading historical novels, such as The Three Musketeers and Ivanhoe. He loved Britain's folklore and history, especially that of Scotland and Wales. According to an interview to The Noble City Times in 1919 his father used to narrates stories about the ancient mythology and medieval history of his country.

At war
When World War I broke out, Llywelyn wanted to fight for the Triple Entente. King Arthur II though didn't sent any troops, as the population of Lovia was too small. Initially, Llywelyn applied to the British Army, but was rejected. He gave up and continued to live peacefully in Noble City. In 1917 the United States entered the war and so Llywelyn applied again. This time his application was accepted and he was sent to fight in France.

Llywelyn fought in the Battle of Amiens and later in Battle of Saint-Mihiel. In this specific conflict he was wounded in his right hand and was hospitalized for a few weeks. He didn't participate in another battle and instead was used as a messenger. His new duty brought him in England where he stayed until the end of the war.

Trip in Wales and homecoming
After the war Llywelyn visited his father's village, Aberporth. During his stay there he lived with his uncle Gareth and his family. Llywelyn worked for several months in Aberporth and afterwards he traveled all over Wales. In 1919 he decided to go back in Lovia. Llywelyn reached Noble City in March and was welcomed as a hero. His deeds were known to everyone and when he was awarded with the Medal of the Golden Pine, he received mythic status. King Arthur II himself called him an outstanding example of bravery and virtue.

Upon his arrival Llywelyn moved in Novosevensk, where he ran a little farm. In 1921 he married Daisy Ulakhova, a local teacher. Two years later, Daisy gave birth to their first child Oliver and the very next year a girl was born, Michaela. With help from his brother John, Llywelyn opened a honey shop. It was quite difficult at the beginning but soon he had enough money to develop his business.

Last years and death
In 1936, Llywelyn started writing his biography, focusing in his war experience. The book was published in 1939. In 1943, with World War II at its peak, Llywelyn published A Matter of Honour, an anti-war novel.

Llywelyn was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1949 Fand he retired in 1951 as the symptoms of his disease worsened. He died in 26 Augoust from heart attack. He was buried at public expense in the Cemetery of St. Lawrence, Novosevensk.