Gardios Valian

"However, he was checked by Gardios Valian, who wielded a great sword, and worsted after fifty bouts."

Gardios Valian is the son of Karl Valian, existing within Fate By Blades. He is Arado's closest friend, and is fiercely loyal to Kona Higube. However, he was slain while on campaign by loyal followers of Liam Lionheart, ambushed at Stormhollow Castle. His death cause Arado great grief, shown by the lines:

"My friend, my dear friend. Until now, your might has never failed you. Let it fail you not, even now. Do not die, mighty Gardios, do not abandon those close to you now, when we are at the threshold of victory. Please, Gardios, don't die on me. Please, don't leave me now when I need you the most!"

His death inspired Arado to take vengeance against Luke Lionheart, Liam's last surviving son, while his body was buried alongside his fathers.

Trivia

 * Gardios is depicted very similar to Xiahou Ba, according to his appearence in Dynasty Warriors 7.
 * His relationship with Arado is, likewise, similar to the friendship between Xiahou Ba and Jiang Wei.