Cavalry rider Zerine

The moment he was left by his lover to bleed out in the Maguuma Jungle, Zerine lost his will to trust, love, and even hope. He managed to survive, but a part of him had already died beneath the jungle trees. He felt nothing as his sword pierced Mordremoth's chest. He felt empty inside. What is the value of victory when there is no one to share it with?
After all the misery he had been trough, he prayed for a miracle. He longed for an eternal friend, who would not deceive him, no matter the cost.
As he was boarding the airship heading to Elona, had no clue his dream will soon come true. He could not have known his new inseparable friend will be "an over-sized lizard".
At first, he was reluctant to befriend the strange creature he was gifted by villagers, but as the time passed, he grew fond of him. He even gave it a name - Tariro. The animal was more noble than anyone he had met before. Thanks to him, he realized his heart had not turned into stone - he started to cherish life again. And to preserve the life he loved, he decided to combat the God of War with all his might - side by side with both his old and new allies. He was sure that no matter the circumstances, Tariro would never leave him behind.