Oreius

"Are you with me?" "To the death."

- Peter Pevensie and Oreius shortly before the Battle of Beruna.

Oreius was a Centaur and the general of Aslan's Army against the evil White Witch during the Long Winter.

Biography
Oreius was a loyal servant of Aslan, going to his side even before the promised human monarchs arrived. Likely he was one of the Narnians who recruited his countrymen for service in Aslan's army. He, Aslan, and the rest of the Narnians gathered together at Aslan's Camp in 1000 NY, where he was made Aslan's general. He was present at the first arrival of Prince Peter and Princesses Susan and Lucy at Aslan's Camp. Shortly after their arrival, he rushed to the aid of the princesses when they were attacked by two wolves. The sisters were, however saved by their brother, and Oreius and his soldiers were commanded to follow the fleeing wolf Vardan to the White Witch's camp. They did so, quickly storming the encampment and rescuing Prince Edmund. They quickly returned him to safety at Aslan's Camp.

The next day, Oreius was wakened early to be told that Aslan had gone away in the night and been killed by the Witch at the Stone Table. He was present when Prince Peter confirmed Aslan's disappearance. Despite the death of his king, he affirmed his loyalty by asking the prince for orders. Later that day, the entire Narnian army marched to the Battle of Beruna, with Oreius and Prince Peter leading them.

"Numbers do not win a battle." "No, but I bet they help."

- Oreius and Peter at the Battle of Beruna.



Oreius fought beside the prince during the initial attack. When the army retreated, Oreius was ahead of the prince as the army rushed ino the gorge they had chosen as their secondary battlefront. When Oreius was made aware that the prince had been thrown from his unicorn and wounded, and faced serious threat from Queen Jadis herself, he rushed back along with a rhinocerous to save him. As he fought to reach his ruler's side, General Otmin of the White Witch's Army attempted to stop him, and was killed. When Oreius reached the Queen, he attempted to kill her, and was turned to stone.

Shortly afterwards, Oreius was revived by Aslan. He was present at the coronation of the Kings and Queens, and presumably served them afterwards as well, most likely continuing to serve them as their General. At some point, he married and had descendants.

Trivia

 * Oreius was played by Patrick Kake in the Disney and Walden media film of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
 * Oreius is not in the books.

Appearances

 * The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005 film, appearance)