https://wiki.battlemaster.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Arylon&feedformat=atomBattleMaster Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T18:51:20ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.33.0https://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family&diff=220664Arylon Family2024-03-04T14:21:48Z<p>Arylon: /* Fame of House Arylon */</p>
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The '''House of Arylon''' is a noble house of royal bloodline, originating from the remote regions of the [[Cagilan Empire]] on the lost continent of [[Atamara]]. The name itself originates from the ancient hereditary title ''Aryl'', which in an ancient [[Atamara|Atamaran]] language means "Lord." Humble in origin, the Arylonians were minor nobles of little fame or authority for generations, before rising in significance and becoming one of the most recognizable noble houses in the known world. The Arylon family is now universally recognized as the most famed House in the known world, while also being the wealthiest family at the same time. The prestige earned for the Arylons as a result of these designations has been significant.<br />
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After generations of obscurity, it was the exploits of the brothers of [[Arylon Family/Fisc|Fisc]] and [[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran]] that led to the ascension of the Arylonians. Ironically, it was by forsaking their ancestral home and claim on nobility that the brothers would rise. When they came of age, Fisc -- who was always more restless and belligerent than Taran -- was unsatisfied by his position in life, and sought to carve out his own name in battle by traveling to the [[South-East Island]] and pledging himself to the martial realm of [[Toren]], fighting in the unending wars of that land. There he would distinguish himself, gaining a Lordship, then later becoming Fiduciary, and later still General, overseeing all of the war effort.<br />
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Taran remained on Atamara, but equally frustrated by his anonymity and irrelevance among the Cagilans, he abandoned his family estate and traveled to the south-east corner of Atamara, joining the realm of [[Abington]], which would eventually become [[Suville]]. There he would thrive, rising to serve as Suville's General for a long period of time, as well as the realm's Master of Law, and Duke of the stronghold of Stoneville.<br />
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The family became a royal house when Fisc was forced to flee from the destruction of the South-East Island. There, he and a combination of Torenites and other refugees came to the newly discovered land of Dwilight, where they formed a new nation, called [[Everguard]], to which Fisc was proclaimed the first High King. Under his leadership, Everguard prospered and expanded to control the north-west portion of the continent. He would later go on to found the religion of [[Torenism]] at the ancient Shrine of Seeklander and serve as a prophet to the God Tor. Fisc was forced to flee the realm he founded when their greatest ally -- the realm of [[Astrum]] -- shockingly betrayed and attacked Everguard. This would lead him to the nascent realm of [[Averoth]], where he would rise to become Chancellor. After growing disillusioned with the treachery he had experienced, though, Fisc wandered before ultimately taking his wife and young children to the East Continent, where they would quietly settle in a quiet estate and retire from public life. <br />
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Some time later, Fisc vanished without trace, leaving their children without a father. Taran, also having grown dissatisfied with the scheming and backbiting of the Atamaran realms, and set off on a ship in search of the unexplored mysteries of our world. Neither Fisc nor Taran has been seen for more than a decade.<br />
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Today, the House of Arylon is once again ascendant, owing to the young noble careers of the children of Fisc and Taran -- Gheric, Lyanna, Taran the Second, and Tyran -- as well as the exploits of their younger brother Caravanthian. These men and women, mimicking the adventures of their famous fore-bearers, have set off to all corners of the world, looking to create for themselves a life of distinction. Gheric has settled in Dwilight, in the realm of Westgard, in the hopes of renewing and surpassing the legacy of his father on Dwilight, the land that broke his father's spirit. Lyanna remained on the East Continent and has forged her own career in the realm of Sirion. Taran the Second followed in his uncle's path by traveling to a continent -- South Island -- locked in perpetual war, in search of glory. Tyran journeyed to Beluaterra and settled in the realm of Nothoi in what he felt was the furthest possible place he could have gone from the name of his famous father. And Caravanthian, deciding to follow his nephew Gheric to Dwilight, found himself blown off course by a terrible storm and arriving at the Colonies, emerging in the realm of Halcyon.<br />
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Together, this new generation of Arylonian blood hopes to build upon the legacy set forth before them.<br />
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==Arylon Family Tree==<br />
{{Arylon Tree}}<br />
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==Family Members of Historical Note==<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" |[[File:HighKingFiscArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Fisc Arylon'''<br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>High King</b><br>of Everguard<br><br><b>Chancellor</b><br>of Averoth<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Missing<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Fisc Arylon, also known as The Emerald Knight and Fisc Silvertongue, was a warrior, statesman, King and religious icon of great fame in the old days of our world. Beginning his exploits on the now destroyed South-East Island realm of Toren. He is, however, best known among the ancient families as the first High King of the realm of Everguard in north-western Dwilight. Everguard was the first Kingdom founded in Dwilight that reached into the monster-infested hordes of the west. His leadership helped expand the realm greatly, and establish itself as the jewel of the north-west. After his tenure as High King, Fisc would go on to found the religion of Torenism.<br><br>After the betrayal and destruction of Everguard at the hands of their former ally Astrum, Fisc grew frustrated by the treachery and corruption systemic through Dwilight. He and his children left the continent, and he withdrew from the world. Some years later, after the death of his wife, Fisc mysteriously disappeared, never to be seen again. Some have speculated that he grew restless and sought adventure beyond the known world. Some believe he died. Others think he may return some day.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:TaranCharge.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Taran Arylon'''<br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>General</b><br>of Suville<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Stoneville<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Missing<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Taran, unlike his more brutish brother Fisc, was a highly educated, cerebral person, and was mostly concerned with the use and application of political power. He valued knowledge, cunning, cleverness and ingenuity above brute strength, which is ironic given that he eventually excelled as a military leader, rising to become General of the realm of Suville. He was charismatic, witty, and quite intelligent, though he was also incredibly arrogant. He also had a sly and relentless sense of humor that more than once caused him to be labeled a troublemaker, while also aiding in the satisfaction of his more amorous desires. His rather cavalier perspective -- something apparently inherited by his niece Lyanna -- led to many excesses in his life, but those excesses, to Taran, were worth it to live what he considered a full life.<br><br>After a long career as a political and religious leader, as well as a soldier, general and Duke in the realms of Abington and Suville, Taran grew disillusioned with the monotony and of his life, and the political scheming required of his high station, and retired from public life. Shortly after, disaster in Atamara resulted in the destruction of the continent, separating him from his family and taking from him all that he had gained. He then acquired a ship and crew, and set off in a desperate attempt to find his children, setting off to explore the unknown reaches of the world. What became of him is unknown.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:CaravanthianNew.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Caravanthian Arylon'''<br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Consul</b><br>of Halcyon<br><br><b>Incendia Primus</b><br>of Sacris Incendium<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Oritolon<br><br><br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| Colonies<br />
| Halcyon<br />
| Caravanthian is the youngest brother of Taran and Fisc Arylon, more than twenty years their junior. When his elder brothers left their ancestral home, Caravanthian was but a boy and remained behind to be raised as a proper noble. He was therefore educated in science, art, history and politics, but kept from martial training out of fear that he would follow in the footsteps of his brothers. Ultimately, though, he did not want to be part of the stuffy aristocracy as he had grown to hold most of his noble peers in great contempt, viewing them as decadent, soft, and unworthy of their great privilege. Caravanthian's contempt for his noble life is what ultimately led him to flee his home in search of a life of consequence.<br><br>He took a considerable chest of gold and hired a ship, begging the captain to take him to the continent of Dwilight, where he knew that his nephew Gheric had recently gone in search of restoring his father's legacy. Unfortunately, after traveling by boat for weeks, a massive storm had formed, and his ship had been pulled off course hundreds of miles. When he awoke, he found himself on the shores nearby the city of Alebad. He had shipwrecked at the mysterious continent that contained The Colonies. There he would start his new life, hoping someday to be reunited with his family and have a name worthy of the House of Arylon. He would quickly rise to become the Master of Commerce for the realm, and was elected Governor of Alowca as Halcyon expanded south. After the campaign to reclaim the city of Alebad succeeded, Caravanthian turned very introspective and philosophical, eventually founding the Sacris Incendium faith.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:GhericofWestgard.png|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Gheric Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Fisc</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>High King</b><br>of Westgard<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Everguard<b><br><br>Governor</b><br>of Eidulb<br><br><br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| Dwilight<br />
| Westgard<br />
| Gheric is the oldest child of Fisc and his wife, Luna Dawnstar. Born in the city of Gelene on the continent of Dwilight in the realm of Everguard, Gheric was the first High Prince to be born in the realm, as his father was serving as High King at the time of his birth. Gheric's early life was a difficult one, as Everguard faced merciless invasions by monster hordes, and repeated conflicts with neighboring realms who were repeatedly encroaching on their territory. Unlike princes in other lands who enjoyed comfortable living, feasts of plenty, and aristocratic educations, Gheric was frequently hungry, frequently slept in tents as he followed his father into the field, and had only a cursory education, heavily focused around martial training.<br><br>When his father stepped down from the Crystal Throne, and later when Everguard was destroyed by Astrum, Gheric's life grew very difficult. He never forgot, nor never every forgave the leaders in Astrum responsible for the betrayal. His parents and sister fled Dwilight when he was ten years old, seeking a quiet life elsewhere. Ten years later, Gheric departed for Dwilight to begin carving out his own name, obsessed with renewing his father's legacy by joining Westgard, the realm that stands in the same place his father's realm once stood. There, in the shadow of the Gold Sea War he rose to the rulership of Westgard, reviving the old Everguardian title of High King, sitting upon the Crystal Throne, and wearing the Emerald Crown. He ended the war, forged continental peace, and led an unprecedented expansion of the realm to its largest extent in history, ushering in the Golden Age of Westgard. He has married twice, first to a princess of Tol Goldora, Ninsianna Nuanet, in an arranged political marriage to guarantee the [[Golden Farrow Accords]], and then later for love to the Lady Alessia de Medici. Upon his retirement saw the crown pass into the hands of his wife Alessia.<br><br>Having previously served as High King, Gheric Arylon was once again chosen to sit on the Crystal Throne, promising to reverse the near destruction of Westgard. During his tenure, an assassin from Luria Nova attempted to kill the High King, the High Adjudicator and several Westgard citizens. In response, after many warnings, Gheric declared war on the Lurians, beginning a war that would ultimately end with the death of the Lurian assassin. After the war concluded, he engineered the immigration of several citizens from Astrum to Westgard, as their realm began to disintegrate, making good on his promise to restore the prominence of Westgard. Due to advances in administrative capabilities, Westgard was able to radically expand its borders, once again commanding regions that had long since been abandoned, re-establishing The Great Western Wall, and raising the Emerald Flag of Westgard over most of its former Empire. Later in his reign, the realm of Wicrose, a vile realm that sprung from the wretched remains of Astrum, engaged in destructive attacks on Westgard, in particular its rural farmlands. After repeated warnings to stop attacking the realm and multiple chances given to Wicrose to avoid conflict, Gheric was forced to declare war to protect the realm. Westgard immediately recovered Libidizedd, which had been stolen and razed by Wicrose, and pressed the fight into the East, wiping out Wicrose's ability to wage war.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:LyannaSirion.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Lyanna Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Daughter of Fisc</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Chief Justice</b><br>of Sirion<br><br><b>Lord Speaker</b><br>of Sirion<br><br><b>Duchess</b><br>of Osmeneliath<br><br><b>Margravine</b><br>of Sirion City<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Missing<br />
| East Continent<br />
| Sirion<br />
| Lyanna is the younger sister of Gheric, born three years later to Fisc and Luna Dawnstar. Lyanna has no memory of the glory of her family's royal heritage, and her first memory of her family was in the squalor they lived in after the destruction of Everguard. As a result, her outlook on life is a great deal different than Gheric. His life saw both glory and desperation, and so left in him a somewhat stoic personality, obsessed with honor and loyalty, having seen the result of both being discarded by his father's closest allies. Lyanna, on the other hand, knew only want and as such developed a somewhat libertine personality. She seeks to extract every last bit of happiness and pleasure out of life, and is a somewhat open and free person.<br><br>Her family finally settled in Sirion, posing as minor nobility and living in obscurity. When her father disappeared and her brother left to chase his legacy on Dwilight, she decided to make her own life there, and attempt to rise to prominence. Distinguishing herself on the battlefield and showing a real capacity for politics and diplomacy, she very quickly rose to command the region of Glinmar, and then later became the Margravine of the great white city of Avamar in the south of the realm. She has also been elected as Lord Speaker of Sirion, managing the realm's finances and one day she hopes to lead the nation as Prime Minister (a title now known, interestingly enough, as Lord Speaker).<br><br>Those dreams were dashed violently one evening when, as her husband Monterys, the Prime Minister of Sirion lay unaware in their estate in Sirion, Lyanna was assaulted and kidnapped, possibly murdered by a group of unknown assailants. Monterys led a search across the entire continent for her, at first believing that the Alexandrians had been responsible, and later growing more paranoid, thinking that a vast continental conspiracy had killed his wife for her attempts to make peace with the nation of Perdan. While her ultimate fate is not known, her friends and family retain hope she may be seen again one day. <br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:ReardenNoble.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Rearden'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Bastard Son of Fisc<br>Legitimized</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Lord Speaker</b><br>of Sirion<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Avamar<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Oroya<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Oroya<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| East Continent<br />
| Sirion<br />
| Rearden is the second of Fisc Arylon's known bastard sons. After finally giving up on regaining his stolen legacy on Dwilight, Fisc and his wife Luna, as well as their true born son Gheric fled to the East Continent to start a new life as relatively anonymous nobility in the Republic of Sirion. The new circumstances were not, however, well suited to Fisc's rough, militaristic lifestyle and he soon grew restless in the mundane life of an aristocrat. As Fisc descended into depression and alcoholism, he previous fissure between he and his wife grew ever larger, to the point where they were no longer on speaking terms for a time. Unhappy and alone, Fisc sought refuge in the arms of many other women, with a parade of noble and common girls alike sharing his bed. One girl, a tall red-haired servant in the Arylonian estate named Alysia, caught his eye and became a source of great desire for him. After resisting his charms for weeks, she finally broke down, and agreed to become Fisc's lover. For the next year, they would see each other almost every night, as Fisc's appetite for her was insatiable. Soon, she became pregnant, and was quietly whisked away to a country estate where she could give birth without attracting attention. Like he had done before, Fisc sent considerable gold and personal items of importance to the mother of his new child.<br><br>Several years later, when Rearden was only five years old, Alysia contracted a mysterious illness and died, leaving Rearden alone with no one to care for him. Not knowing his parentage, Rearden was transferred to an orphanage in the neighboring realm of Nivemus, where he grew up starving and alone. Now an adult, Rearden stands tall as an impressive physical specimen with fiery blonde hair and a fierce beard, looking very much like his father. Yet no one alive today -- including Rearden himself -- is aware of his parentage, or that he has a half-sister who is one of the most prominent members of Sirion, a realm he has now dedicated himself to serving after the downfall of Nivemus.<br><br><br />
As Lord Speaker, Rearden managed to reverse the slow and painful decline of Sirion, and the realm grew in size and strength once again. After discovering the possibility that forces within Shadowdale were potentially responsible for his sister's abduction and possible murder, he led a delegation of Sirionites to Shadowdale to demand access in order to investigate. They refused and declared war, accusing Rearden of provocative saber rattling. After fighting a war, Rearden was able to make peace with Shadowdale, and gain access to their realm to conduct his investigation. That search for answers only produced more but did exonerate the Shadowdale government, removing any question as to their involvement in the crime.<br><br><br />
Though he did not expect to return to the Speakership, members of the Sirion aristocracy asked him to step forward and lead once more. Since returning, Rearden has made diplomatic overtures to Shadowdale, seeking to rebuild bonds of friendship that were strained in his first tenure. He also made a historic mission to the south to visit the realm of Perdan and her Queen Alyssa Kingsley, long a close associate of the House of Arylon. That diplomatic meeting produced an informal alliance, which enhanced the security of both realms. Sirion continued to prosper through his reign, and it began to reconnect disconnected regions of the Republic once more. Soon, Sirion grew to be the largest realm on the East Continent, boasting the largest nobility of any realm as well, making good on Rearden's charge to restore the glory of the Republic. Later, due to Sirion's success, the people of Oberndorf and Ashforth declared their independence from Eponllyn, aligning with the Republic. Shortly thereafter, Eponllyn declared war on Sirion, and Rearden led the realm in defending the realm. The war ended with a crushing victory by Sirion, confirming their ownership of Oberndorf and Ashforth.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:Taran2.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Taran Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Taran the Elder</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>High Marshal</b><br>of Sandalak<br><br><b>Baron</b><br>of Rhic<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br />
| South Island<br />
| Sandalak<br />
| Taran, sometimes referred to by those who knew his father as "Taran the Younger," is the eldest child of Taran Arylon, who achieved great fame on the now drowned continent of Atamara, in the realm of Suville. Five years older than his brother Tyran, Taran was clearly his father's preference. He was all the things that his father wanted in a son -- tall, athletic, handsome, adept at swordplay and possessing of great cunning. As a result, Taran was spoiled by his father, and raised in an aristocratic life of privilege, sheltered from the harshest realities of life. He received a world class education in art, science, diplomacy and administration, while also being taught military history and strategy. What resulted was a well educated, but sheltered boy who was prepared for the life of a lord in a safe, stable, secure land.<br><br>Not long after his father retired from a long career as a Duke and General, a disaster befell the continent of Atamara and forced its inhabitants to flee to other lands. This was Taran's first taste of hardship, as he was separated from his father and arrived with his brother Tyran on Beluaterra. There they would start over. Taran quickly learned that his brother, being essentially on his own from birth, was far more prepared for the harsh environment they had come to, sending him into a depressive state of self-doubt. Feeling like a failure and desperate to prove his worth, Taran left on a ship headed toward the South Island, where perpetual war gives men a chance to deserve their name, or die trying. He pledged his sword to Sandalak, and has been fighting ever since. Taran proved to be a strong military strategist, rising to become the General of Sandalak. After a career marked by expansion of Sandalak and a brilliantly stunning victory on the field of battle in Moeth, he died heroically in the midst of a massive battle with Ikalak, having finally earned the name Arylon.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:HegemonTyran.png|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Tyran Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Taran the Elder</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Hegemon</b><br>of Nothoi<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Mesh<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Creasur<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br><br>Killed as a Legendary Hero<br />
| Beluaterra<br />
| Nothoi<br />
| Tyran Arylon is the second son of Taran Arylon, The Elder. His father, while a great man, was not very present in his life. Five years his brother's junior, his father father poured all of his love and attention into his older sibling. Tyran, long since learning to rely on himself, would never complain of that fact, as he considers it the simple reality of my upbringing. As a result, though, Tyran I developed a self-reliance and independence which has served him well, perhaps at no time more than when his home in Atamara was destroyed, and he and his brother became separated from their father. Landing on Beluaterra, suddenly it was Tyran who hunted for food, fought off rogues looking to steal what little they had, and finding work that paid gold. It was quite some time before the realm of Nothoi would hear of a noble family from Atamara joining their ranks, and by then Tyran was alone, his brother having set off for the glory of war in the south.<br><br>Now alone, but armed with a gritty persistence and some very practical survival skills, Tyran has vowed to build his own legacy in Nothoi, and is obsessed with deserving his place among the great families. He has since fought tenaciously for his new home, against both human invaders and monsters, rising quickly to become Strategos during the waning days of the long war against Thalmarkin. He has since been raised to the Throne of the White Wolf, serving as Hegemon. Since doing so, he made formal peace with Thalmarkin, supervised the peaceful settlement of [[Vordul Sanguinis]] near Nothoi, and has taken his place as one of the most prominent rulers of Beluaterra. When Thalmarkin once again asserted its aggression against Nothoi's ally Irondale, the Hegemon did not hesitate, and declared war to defend Irondale.<br><br>Over time, Nothoi under Tyran's leadership became known as the jewel of Beluaterra, and the fang of the Hegemon grew long. Tyran's efforts resulted in Nothoi becoming the largest and most militarily dominant realm on the continent, a status that persisted well beyond his tenure. Most scholars agree that, despite the grand achievements of his cousin Gheric, Tyran was the most politically adept, influential and powerful ruler in the Arylon family. However, Tyran, a committed Republican, also believed that leadership should never be concentrated in the hands of one man for too long, so after a long rule whereby he created a dominant realm that was stable in the long term, he stepped down as Hegemon. In his retirement he remained one of Nothoi's most prominent citizens, serving as the Duke of Mesh and the Governor of the shining forest city of Craesur, and fighting on the front lines defending the realm. At the age of 40, in the face of a tremendous invasion of his city, Tyran fell to the black beasts seeking to slaughter his people. After his death, the Arylon family commemorated him in a large ceremony, appropriate to his honored status. '''Tyran was, in the end, a legend known all over the world.''' For days, the family graveyard was swarmed with his friends and admirers. Artists composed songs and poems about him, and young maidens cried in their chambers over his loss.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:ChronasArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Chronas Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Taran the Elder</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Chancellor</b><br>of Sandalak<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Golden Market<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Concordia Bellum<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Sandalak City<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br><br>Killed as a Legendary Hero<br />
| South Island<br />
| Sandalak<br />
| Chronas, third son of Taran Arylon, was the product of an extramarital affair between Taran and Queen Aeryn [[Arete Family|Arete]] of the realm of Suville. The House of Arylon and Arete had enjoyed a long and productive alliance with one another, and Taran had grown quite preoccupied with his Queen, despite his otherwise happy marriage. Queen Aeryn was unmarried, swearing to never take a husband after being forced to execute her own betrothed during a civil war, but she returned Taran's affections, and the two secretly maintained a relationship for years. Aeryn eventually became pregnant, and not wishing to destroy her lover's marriage, refused to disclose who the father was, saying instead that "Suville is the father" of her unborn child. Chronas was born some months later, and was immediately raised as a prince of Suville.<br><br>Taran never claimed the child, four years the junior of his second son Tyran, and Aeryn told the boy nothing of his father for the first ten years of his life. It wasn't until much later, as the destruction of Atamara became apparent and his mother was critically injured in the chaos that she revealed to Chronas that Taran was his father, and that he had two older brothers. As the ships fled Atamara, he was barely able to escape with his life, but knew not where his newly discovered family was. He adopted the surname Arylon and embraced his newly discovered parentage, but It wasn't until years later that he would discover that his oldest brother Taran had settled on the South Island, and had risen to prominence as a famed General in the realm of Sandalak. Sadly, by the time that he arrived to meet his brother for the first time, Taran had been killed in a fierce and glorious battle. Having searched so long and invested so much in finding his family, he was devastated, and swore to avenge Taran's death by taking up the sword and fighting for the realm that had accepted and promoted Taran. Since doing so, he has shown himself a capable and dedicated warrior, and he will not rest until his brother's desire to see the flag of Sandalak flying over the whole of the continent is realized. He remains unaware that his other brother, Tyran, is on Beluaterra. Chronas now ruled Sandalak, dominating the political and economic culture of the Corporate Syndicate from its inception. He was killed in a violent battle fought against Taselak at the Cave of Guilt. Though critically wounded and dying, Chronas lived just long enough to personally hoist the Golden Banner of Sandalak atop the main castle at the Cave before he fell into darkness. The greatness achieved in life and the heroic circumstances of his death made Chronas a Legend whose exploits were spoken of across the known world. He was buried by his cousin Tyran, who recovered his sword for the family. <br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:CalberianArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Calberian'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Bastard Son of Taran the Elder<br>Legitimized</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b> Krites </b><br>of Nothoi<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Creasur<br><br><b>Senator</b><br>of Eykfar<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| Beluaterra<br />
| Nothoi<br />
| The mysterious figure of Calberian, known to those on Beluaterra as "Calberian, Wanderer" is cloaked in shadow. A tall, hulking warrior of sturdy constitution, he is rarely seen and even more rarely acknowledged. For most of his live he has roamed central Beluaterra, fighting back unending hordes of monsters and undead that plague the area, having pledged his sword to Nothoi. It was said that he had some kind of connection -- perhaps even a relation to -- the Hegemon of Nothoi, Tyran Arylon, given his presence in the Hegemon's realm, and his uncanny physical resemblance to him. Rumors that Tyran had a secret twin brother are undoubtedly untrue, if for no other reason than the fact that Calberian stands a full hand taller than Tyran. Still, Calberian for years denied to say anything publicly about his parentage or his relationship to the Hegemon. The wolves of Nothoi knew only that he was a fierce, brutal warrior, and that he had saved countless thousands from the jaws of marauding beasts. Whoever he is, it did not go beyond notice that he had in his possession a sword that featured both the House insignia of Arylon, as well as the emblem of the Lost realm of Abington. Where he got it, and what it means remained unclear for years, but caused wide speculation. What was certainly clear, though, was that Calberian did not want to talk about it, and made no claims to noble birthright.<br><br>This only changed with the unfortunate death of Tyran Arylon in battle, defending Nothoi. At that time it was revealed that Calberian was in fact a bastard son of Taran the Elder and a common girl from Beluaterra, thus making him a half-brother to Tyran, Taran the Younger, and Chronas of the South Island. Calberian revealed his identity in order to claim Tyran's body and retrieve his personal effects. <br><br>Today, having gained (against his will) recognition of his noble heritage, he serves the realm as Lord of Eykfar and devotes his attention to fighting the monsters that infest his home. <br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:Galvan.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Galvan'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Chronas<br>Legitimized</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Master of Commerce</b><br>of Sandalak<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Taselak<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| South Island<br />
| Sandalak<br />
| Galvan's father was Chronas Arylon, the original Chancellor of Sandalak and the Duke and Governor of the great city of Sandalak. When Chronas chose to travel to the South Island in search of his elder brother Taran, he left his young son behind. Galvan learned of his father's exploits and glory from a distance, through letters and news that traveled back to him from the war torn island. Years passed, and Galvan grew into maturity. When Chronas died, Galvan immediately wished to travel to the South Island and seek vengeance upon those that had killed him, but was prevented from doing so by his mother, who demanded that he remain home until he turned seventeen.<br><br>Having now come of age, Galvan has come to what the locals call the "war island" and has pledged his life to the realm his father built, Sandalak. He is tall, strong and a hearty fighter who has only ever been seen using an axe in battle. Galvan seeks no leadership and wants only to exact a price of blood from his father's enemies.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:MathasArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Mathas'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Bastard Son of Fisc</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |Commoner<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br><br>Killed by an Undead Champion in Westgard<br />
| Dwilight<br />
| Westgard<br />
| Mathas was the elder of the two known bastard sons of Fisc Arylon, High King of Everguard. The early year's of the marriage between Fisc and Luna Dawnstar were very happy, and shortly after being crowned High King of Everguard, Luna gave birth to Gheric, who immediately became Fisc's heir. As time would pass, however, and Everguard was betrayed, a division would grow between Fisc and Luna. As their kingdom lay in ruins, Luna begged Fisc to abandon Dwilight and return with her to the East Continent, where they could raise Gheric safely. Fisc, for his part, wished to stay and exact revenge for his fallen realm, and ultimately tried to carve a new empire out of the wilderness by founding Averoth. The increasingly bitter arguments caused the two to drift far apart.<br><br>Fisc and Luna never separated, and did continue to live together as man and wife, but soon Fisc's attention strayed. Living in the untamed north-west, Fisc was constantly in the field defending the peasants from beastly invasions, and while fighting in the Townsland of Aquitain he was gravely wounded. Fisc was cared for by a young, beautiful peasant girl named Sara, who tended to him obsessively for weeks as he recovered. Once he had regained his strength, Fisc and Sara began a brief but very intense affair, before he ultimately returned to Luna. The encounters left Sara pregnant with the child who would become Mathas. Fisc never publicly acknowledged the child, but he did send considerable gold to Sara, and gave to Mathas a number of his personal effects, including a bastard sword with the insignia of House Arylon. Fisc eventually left Dwilight for the East, but Sara and Mathas remained. Mathas chose to roam the countryside of the Westgard, seeking fame and glory for himself, hoping to one day be acknowledged by his half-brother, High King Gheric Arylon of Westgard, as a true son of Arylon. The hard life of an adventurer led to much wealth and fame for Mathas, yet he was ultimately killed by an Undead Champion just after his fiftieth birthday, while battling the blackness in Westgard. <br />
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The '''House of Arylon''' is a noble house of royal bloodline, originating from the remote regions of the [[Cagilan Empire]] on the lost continent of [[Atamara]]. The name itself originates from the ancient hereditary title ''Aryl'', which in an ancient [[Atamara|Atamaran]] language means "Lord." Humble in origin, the Arylonians were minor nobles of little fame or authority for generations, before rising in significance and becoming one of the most recognizable noble houses in the known world. The Arylon family is now universally recognized as the most famed House in the known world, while also being the wealthiest family at the same time. The prestige earned for the Arylons as a result of these designations has been significant.<br />
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After generations of obscurity, it was the exploits of the brothers of [[Arylon Family/Fisc|Fisc]] and [[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran]] that led to the ascension of the Arylonians. Ironically, it was by forsaking their ancestral home and claim on nobility that the brothers would rise. When they came of age, Fisc -- who was always more restless and belligerent than Taran -- was unsatisfied by his position in life, and sought to carve out his own name in battle by traveling to the [[South-East Island]] and pledging himself to the martial realm of [[Toren]], fighting in the unending wars of that land. There he would distinguish himself, gaining a Lordship, then later becoming Fiduciary, and later still General, overseeing all of the war effort.<br />
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Taran remained on Atamara, but equally frustrated by his anonymity and irrelevance among the Cagilans, he abandoned his family estate and traveled to the south-east corner of Atamara, joining the realm of [[Abington]], which would eventually become [[Suville]]. There he would thrive, rising to serve as Suville's General for a long period of time, as well as the realm's Master of Law, and Duke of the stronghold of Stoneville.<br />
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The family became a royal house when Fisc was forced to flee from the destruction of the South-East Island. There, he and a combination of Torenites and other refugees came to the newly discovered land of Dwilight, where they formed a new nation, called [[Everguard]], to which Fisc was proclaimed the first High King. Under his leadership, Everguard prospered and expanded to control the north-west portion of the continent. He would later go on to found the religion of [[Torenism]] at the ancient Shrine of Seeklander and serve as a prophet to the God Tor. Fisc was forced to flee the realm he founded when their greatest ally -- the realm of [[Astrum]] -- shockingly betrayed and attacked Everguard. This would lead him to the nascent realm of [[Averoth]], where he would rise to become Chancellor. After growing disillusioned with the treachery he had experienced, though, Fisc wandered before ultimately taking his wife and young children to the East Continent, where they would quietly settle in a quiet estate and retire from public life. <br />
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Some time later, Fisc vanished without trace, leaving their children without a father. Taran, also having grown dissatisfied with the scheming and backbiting of the Atamaran realms, and set off on a ship in search of the unexplored mysteries of our world. Neither Fisc nor Taran has been seen for more than a decade.<br />
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Today, the House of Arylon is once again ascendant, owing to the young noble careers of the children of Fisc and Taran -- Gheric, Lyanna, Taran the Second, and Tyran -- as well as the exploits of their younger brother Caravanthian. These men and women, mimicking the adventures of their famous fore-bearers, have set off to all corners of the world, looking to create for themselves a life of distinction. Gheric has settled in Dwilight, in the realm of Westgard, in the hopes of renewing and surpassing the legacy of his father on Dwilight, the land that broke his father's spirit. Lyanna remained on the East Continent and has forged her own career in the realm of Sirion. Taran the Second followed in his uncle's path by traveling to a continent -- South Island -- locked in perpetual war, in search of glory. Tyran journeyed to Beluaterra and settled in the realm of Nothoi in what he felt was the furthest possible place he could have gone from the name of his famous father. And Caravanthian, deciding to follow his nephew Gheric to Dwilight, found himself blown off course by a terrible storm and arriving at the Colonies, emerging in the realm of Halcyon.<br />
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Together, this new generation of Arylonian blood hopes to build upon the legacy set forth before them.<br />
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==Arylon Family Tree==<br />
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==Family Members of Historical Note==<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" |[[File:HighKingFiscArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Fisc Arylon'''<br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>High King</b><br>of Everguard<br><br><b>Chancellor</b><br>of Averoth<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Missing<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Fisc Arylon, also known as The Emerald Knight and Fisc Silvertongue, was a warrior, statesman, King and religious icon of great fame in the old days of our world. Beginning his exploits on the now destroyed South-East Island realm of Toren. He is, however, best known among the ancient families as the first High King of the realm of Everguard in north-western Dwilight. Everguard was the first Kingdom founded in Dwilight that reached into the monster-infested hordes of the west. His leadership helped expand the realm greatly, and establish itself as the jewel of the north-west. After his tenure as High King, Fisc would go on to found the religion of Torenism.<br><br>After the betrayal and destruction of Everguard at the hands of their former ally Astrum, Fisc grew frustrated by the treachery and corruption systemic through Dwilight. He and his children left the continent, and he withdrew from the world. Some years later, after the death of his wife, Fisc mysteriously disappeared, never to be seen again. Some have speculated that he grew restless and sought adventure beyond the known world. Some believe he died. Others think he may return some day.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:TaranCharge.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Taran Arylon'''<br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>General</b><br>of Suville<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Stoneville<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Missing<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Taran, unlike his more brutish brother Fisc, was a highly educated, cerebral person, and was mostly concerned with the use and application of political power. He valued knowledge, cunning, cleverness and ingenuity above brute strength, which is ironic given that he eventually excelled as a military leader, rising to become General of the realm of Suville. He was charismatic, witty, and quite intelligent, though he was also incredibly arrogant. He also had a sly and relentless sense of humor that more than once caused him to be labeled a troublemaker, while also aiding in the satisfaction of his more amorous desires. His rather cavalier perspective -- something apparently inherited by his niece Lyanna -- led to many excesses in his life, but those excesses, to Taran, were worth it to live what he considered a full life.<br><br>After a long career as a political and religious leader, as well as a soldier, general and Duke in the realms of Abington and Suville, Taran grew disillusioned with the monotony and of his life, and the political scheming required of his high station, and retired from public life. Shortly after, disaster in Atamara resulted in the destruction of the continent, separating him from his family and taking from him all that he had gained. He then acquired a ship and crew, and set off in a desperate attempt to find his children, setting off to explore the unknown reaches of the world. What became of him is unknown.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:CaravanthianNew.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Caravanthian Arylon'''<br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Consul</b><br>of Halcyon<br><br><b>Incendia Primus</b><br>of Sacris Incendium<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Oritolon<br><br><br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| Colonies<br />
| Halcyon<br />
| Caravanthian is the youngest brother of Taran and Fisc Arylon, more than twenty years their junior. When his elder brothers left their ancestral home, Caravanthian was but a boy and remained behind to be raised as a proper noble. He was therefore educated in science, art, history and politics, but kept from martial training out of fear that he would follow in the footsteps of his brothers. Ultimately, though, he did not want to be part of the stuffy aristocracy as he had grown to hold most of his noble peers in great contempt, viewing them as decadent, soft, and unworthy of their great privilege. Caravanthian's contempt for his noble life is what ultimately led him to flee his home in search of a life of consequence.<br><br>He took a considerable chest of gold and hired a ship, begging the captain to take him to the continent of Dwilight, where he knew that his nephew Gheric had recently gone in search of restoring his father's legacy. Unfortunately, after traveling by boat for weeks, a massive storm had formed, and his ship had been pulled off course hundreds of miles. When he awoke, he found himself on the shores nearby the city of Alebad. He had shipwrecked at the mysterious continent that contained The Colonies. There he would start his new life, hoping someday to be reunited with his family and have a name worthy of the House of Arylon. He would quickly rise to become the Master of Commerce for the realm, and was elected Governor of Alowca as Halcyon expanded south. After the campaign to reclaim the city of Alebad succeeded, Caravanthian turned very introspective and philosophical, eventually founding the Sacris Incendium faith.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:GhericofWestgard.png|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Gheric Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Fisc</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>High King</b><br>of Westgard<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Everguard<b><br><br>Governor</b><br>of Eidulb<br><br><br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| Dwilight<br />
| Westgard<br />
| Gheric is the oldest child of Fisc and his wife, Luna Dawnstar. Born in the city of Gelene on the continent of Dwilight in the realm of Everguard, Gheric was the first High Prince to be born in the realm, as his father was serving as High King at the time of his birth. Gheric's early life was a difficult one, as Everguard faced merciless invasions by monster hordes, and repeated conflicts with neighboring realms who were repeatedly encroaching on their territory. Unlike princes in other lands who enjoyed comfortable living, feasts of plenty, and aristocratic educations, Gheric was frequently hungry, frequently slept in tents as he followed his father into the field, and had only a cursory education, heavily focused around martial training.<br><br>When his father stepped down from the Crystal Throne, and later when Everguard was destroyed by Astrum, Gheric's life grew very difficult. He never forgot, nor never every forgave the leaders in Astrum responsible for the betrayal. His parents and sister fled Dwilight when he was ten years old, seeking a quiet life elsewhere. Ten years later, Gheric departed for Dwilight to begin carving out his own name, obsessed with renewing his father's legacy by joining Westgard, the realm that stands in the same place his father's realm once stood. There, in the shadow of the Gold Sea War he rose to the rulership of Westgard, reviving the old Everguardian title of High King, sitting upon the Crystal Throne, and wearing the Emerald Crown. He ended the war, forged continental peace, and led an unprecedented expansion of the realm to its largest extent in history, ushering in the Golden Age of Westgard. He has married twice, first to a princess of Tol Goldora, Ninsianna Nuanet, in an arranged political marriage to guarantee the [[Golden Farrow Accords]], and then later for love to the Lady Alessia de Medici. Upon his retirement saw the crown pass into the hands of his wife Alessia.<br><br>Having previously served as High King, Gheric Arylon was once again chosen to sit on the Crystal Throne, promising to reverse the near destruction of Westgard. During his tenure, an assassin from Luria Nova attempted to kill the High King, the High Adjudicator and several Westgard citizens. In response, after many warnings, Gheric declared war on the Lurians, beginning a war that would ultimately end with the death of the Lurian assassin. After the war concluded, he engineered the immigration of several citizens from Astrum to Westgard, as their realm began to disintegrate, making good on his promise to restore the prominence of Westgard. Due to advances in administrative capabilities, Westgard was able to radically expand its borders, once again commanding regions that had long since been abandoned, re-establishing The Great Western Wall, and raising the Emerald Flag of Westgard over most of its former Empire. Later in his reign, the realm of Wicrose, a vile realm that sprung from the wretched remains of Astrum, engaged in destructive attacks on Westgard, in particular its rural farmlands. After repeated warnings to stop attacking the realm and multiple chances given to Wicrose to avoid conflict, Gheric was forced to declare war to protect the realm. Westgard immediately recovered Libidizedd, which had been stolen and razed by Wicrose, and pressed the fight into the East, wiping out Wicrose's ability to wage war.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:LyannaSirion.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Lyanna Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Daughter of Fisc</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Chief Justice</b><br>of Sirion<br><br><b>Lord Speaker</b><br>of Sirion<br><br><b>Duchess</b><br>of Osmeneliath<br><br><b>Margravine</b><br>of Sirion City<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Missing<br />
| East Continent<br />
| Sirion<br />
| Lyanna is the younger sister of Gheric, born three years later to Fisc and Luna Dawnstar. Lyanna has no memory of the glory of her family's royal heritage, and her first memory of her family was in the squalor they lived in after the destruction of Everguard. As a result, her outlook on life is a great deal different than Gheric. His life saw both glory and desperation, and so left in him a somewhat stoic personality, obsessed with honor and loyalty, having seen the result of both being discarded by his father's closest allies. Lyanna, on the other hand, knew only want and as such developed a somewhat libertine personality. She seeks to extract every last bit of happiness and pleasure out of life, and is a somewhat open and free person.<br><br>Her family finally settled in Sirion, posing as minor nobility and living in obscurity. When her father disappeared and her brother left to chase his legacy on Dwilight, she decided to make her own life there, and attempt to rise to prominence. Distinguishing herself on the battlefield and showing a real capacity for politics and diplomacy, she very quickly rose to command the region of Glinmar, and then later became the Margravine of the great white city of Avamar in the south of the realm. She has also been elected as Lord Speaker of Sirion, managing the realm's finances and one day she hopes to lead the nation as Prime Minister (a title now known, interestingly enough, as Lord Speaker).<br><br>Those dreams were dashed violently one evening when, as her husband Monterys, the Prime Minister of Sirion lay unaware in their estate in Sirion, Lyanna was assaulted and kidnapped, possibly murdered by a group of unknown assailants. Monterys led a search across the entire continent for her, at first believing that the Alexandrians had been responsible, and later growing more paranoid, thinking that a vast continental conspiracy had killed his wife for her attempts to make peace with the nation of Perdan. While her ultimate fate is not known, her friends and family retain hope she may be seen again one day. <br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:ReardenNoble.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Rearden'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Bastard Son of Fisc<br>Legitimized</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Lord Speaker</b><br>of Sirion<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Avamar<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Oroya<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Oroya<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| East Continent<br />
| Sirion<br />
| Rearden is the second of Fisc Arylon's known bastard sons. After finally giving up on regaining his stolen legacy on Dwilight, Fisc and his wife Luna, as well as their true born son Gheric fled to the East Continent to start a new life as relatively anonymous nobility in the Republic of Sirion. The new circumstances were not, however, well suited to Fisc's rough, militaristic lifestyle and he soon grew restless in the mundane life of an aristocrat. As Fisc descended into depression and alcoholism, he previous fissure between he and his wife grew ever larger, to the point where they were no longer on speaking terms for a time. Unhappy and alone, Fisc sought refuge in the arms of many other women, with a parade of noble and common girls alike sharing his bed. One girl, a tall red-haired servant in the Arylonian estate named Alysia, caught his eye and became a source of great desire for him. After resisting his charms for weeks, she finally broke down, and agreed to become Fisc's lover. For the next year, they would see each other almost every night, as Fisc's appetite for her was insatiable. Soon, she became pregnant, and was quietly whisked away to a country estate where she could give birth without attracting attention. Like he had done before, Fisc sent considerable gold and personal items of importance to the mother of his new child.<br><br>Several years later, when Rearden was only five years old, Alysia contracted a mysterious illness and died, leaving Rearden alone with no one to care for him. Not knowing his parentage, Rearden was transferred to an orphanage in the neighboring realm of Nivemus, where he grew up starving and alone. Now an adult, Rearden stands tall as an impressive physical specimen with fiery blonde hair and a fierce beard, looking very much like his father. Yet no one alive today -- including Rearden himself -- is aware of his parentage, or that he has a half-sister who is one of the most prominent members of Sirion, a realm he has now dedicated himself to serving after the downfall of Nivemus.<br><br><br />
As Lord Speaker, Rearden managed to reverse the slow and painful decline of Sirion, and the realm grew in size and strength once again. After discovering the possibility that forces within Shadowdale were potentially responsible for his sister's abduction and possible murder, he led a delegation of Sirionites to Shadowdale to demand access in order to investigate. They refused and declared war, accusing Rearden of provocative saber rattling. After fighting a war, Rearden was able to make peace with Shadowdale, and gain access to their realm to conduct his investigation. That search for answers only produced more but did exonerate the Shadowdale government, removing any question as to their involvement in the crime.<br><br><br />
Though he did not expect to return to the Speakership, members of the Sirion aristocracy asked him to step forward and lead once more. Since returning, Rearden has made diplomatic overtures to Shadowdale, seeking to rebuild bonds of friendship that were strained in his first tenure. He also made a historic mission to the south to visit the realm of Perdan and her Queen Alyssa Kingsley, long a close associate of the House of Arylon. That diplomatic meeting produced an informal alliance, which enhanced the security of both realms. Sirion continued to prosper through his reign, and it began to reconnect disconnected regions of the Republic once more. Soon, Sirion grew to be the largest realm on the East Continent, boasting the largest nobility of any realm as well, making good on Rearden's charge to restore the glory of the Republic. Later, due to Sirion's success, the people of Oberndorf and Ashforth declared their independence from Eponllyn, aligning with the Republic. Shortly thereafter, Eponllyn declared war on Sirion, and Rearden led the realm in defending the realm. The war ended with a crushing victory by Sirion, confirming their ownership of Oberndorf and Ashforth.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:Taran2.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Taran Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Taran the Elder</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>High Marshal</b><br>of Sandalak<br><br><b>Baron</b><br>of Rhic<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br />
| South Island<br />
| Sandalak<br />
| Taran, sometimes referred to by those who knew his father as "Taran the Younger," is the eldest child of Taran Arylon, who achieved great fame on the now drowned continent of Atamara, in the realm of Suville. Five years older than his brother Tyran, Taran was clearly his father's preference. He was all the things that his father wanted in a son -- tall, athletic, handsome, adept at swordplay and possessing of great cunning. As a result, Taran was spoiled by his father, and raised in an aristocratic life of privilege, sheltered from the harshest realities of life. He received a world class education in art, science, diplomacy and administration, while also being taught military history and strategy. What resulted was a well educated, but sheltered boy who was prepared for the life of a lord in a safe, stable, secure land.<br><br>Not long after his father retired from a long career as a Duke and General, a disaster befell the continent of Atamara and forced its inhabitants to flee to other lands. This was Taran's first taste of hardship, as he was separated from his father and arrived with his brother Tyran on Beluaterra. There they would start over. Taran quickly learned that his brother, being essentially on his own from birth, was far more prepared for the harsh environment they had come to, sending him into a depressive state of self-doubt. Feeling like a failure and desperate to prove his worth, Taran left on a ship headed toward the South Island, where perpetual war gives men a chance to deserve their name, or die trying. He pledged his sword to Sandalak, and has been fighting ever since. Taran proved to be a strong military strategist, rising to become the General of Sandalak. After a career marked by expansion of Sandalak and a brilliantly stunning victory on the field of battle in Moeth, he died heroically in the midst of a massive battle with Ikalak, having finally earned the name Arylon.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:HegemonTyran.png|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Tyran Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Taran the Elder</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Hegemon</b><br>of Nothoi<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Mesh<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Creasur<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br><br>Killed as a Legendary Hero<br />
| Beluaterra<br />
| Nothoi<br />
| Tyran Arylon is the second son of Taran Arylon, The Elder. His father, while a great man, was not very present in his life. Five years his brother's junior, his father father poured all of his love and attention into his older sibling. Tyran, long since learning to rely on himself, would never complain of that fact, as he considers it the simple reality of my upbringing. As a result, though, Tyran I developed a self-reliance and independence which has served him well, perhaps at no time more than when his home in Atamara was destroyed, and he and his brother became separated from their father. Landing on Beluaterra, suddenly it was Tyran who hunted for food, fought off rogues looking to steal what little they had, and finding work that paid gold. It was quite some time before the realm of Nothoi would hear of a noble family from Atamara joining their ranks, and by then Tyran was alone, his brother having set off for the glory of war in the south.<br><br>Now alone, but armed with a gritty persistence and some very practical survival skills, Tyran has vowed to build his own legacy in Nothoi, and is obsessed with deserving his place among the great families. He has since fought tenaciously for his new home, against both human invaders and monsters, rising quickly to become Strategos during the waning days of the long war against Thalmarkin. He has since been raised to the Throne of the White Wolf, serving as Hegemon. Since doing so, he made formal peace with Thalmarkin, supervised the peaceful settlement of [[Vordul Sanguinis]] near Nothoi, and has taken his place as one of the most prominent rulers of Beluaterra. When Thalmarkin once again asserted its aggression against Nothoi's ally Irondale, the Hegemon did not hesitate, and declared war to defend Irondale.<br><br>Over time, Nothoi under Tyran's leadership became known as the jewel of Beluaterra, and the fang of the Hegemon grew long. Tyran's efforts resulted in Nothoi becoming the largest and most militarily dominant realm on the continent, a status that persisted well beyond his tenure. Most scholars agree that, despite the grand achievements of his cousin Gheric, Tyran was the most politically adept, influential and powerful ruler in the Arylon family. However, Tyran, a committed Republican, also believed that leadership should never be concentrated in the hands of one man for too long, so after a long rule whereby he created a dominant realm that was stable in the long term, he stepped down as Hegemon. In his retirement he remained one of Nothoi's most prominent citizens, serving as the Duke of Mesh and the Governor of the shining forest city of Craesur, and fighting on the front lines defending the realm. At the age of 40, in the face of a tremendous invasion of his city, Tyran fell to the black beasts seeking to slaughter his people. After his death, the Arylon family commemorated him in a large ceremony, appropriate to his honored status. '''Tyran was, in the end, a legend known all over the world.''' For days, the family graveyard was swarmed with his friends and admirers. Artists composed songs and poems about him, and young maidens cried in their chambers over his loss.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:ChronasArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Chronas Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Taran the Elder</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Chancellor</b><br>of Sandalak<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Golden Market<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Concordia Bellum<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Sandalak City<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br><br>Killed as a Legendary Hero<br />
| South Island<br />
| Sandalak<br />
| Chronas, third son of Taran Arylon, was the product of an extramarital affair between Taran and Queen Aeryn [[Arete Family|Arete]] of the realm of Suville. The House of Arylon and Arete had enjoyed a long and productive alliance with one another, and Taran had grown quite preoccupied with his Queen, despite his otherwise happy marriage. Queen Aeryn was unmarried, swearing to never take a husband after being forced to execute her own betrothed during a civil war, but she returned Taran's affections, and the two secretly maintained a relationship for years. Aeryn eventually became pregnant, and not wishing to destroy her lover's marriage, refused to disclose who the father was, saying instead that "Suville is the father" of her unborn child. Chronas was born some months later, and was immediately raised as a prince of Suville.<br><br>Taran never claimed the child, four years the junior of his second son Tyran, and Aeryn told the boy nothing of his father for the first ten years of his life. It wasn't until much later, as the destruction of Atamara became apparent and his mother was critically injured in the chaos that she revealed to Chronas that Taran was his father, and that he had two older brothers. As the ships fled Atamara, he was barely able to escape with his life, but knew not where his newly discovered family was. He adopted the surname Arylon and embraced his newly discovered parentage, but It wasn't until years later that he would discover that his oldest brother Taran had settled on the South Island, and had risen to prominence as a famed General in the realm of Sandalak. Sadly, by the time that he arrived to meet his brother for the first time, Taran had been killed in a fierce and glorious battle. Having searched so long and invested so much in finding his family, he was devastated, and swore to avenge Taran's death by taking up the sword and fighting for the realm that had accepted and promoted Taran. Since doing so, he has shown himself a capable and dedicated warrior, and he will not rest until his brother's desire to see the flag of Sandalak flying over the whole of the continent is realized. He remains unaware that his other brother, Tyran, is on Beluaterra. Chronas now ruled Sandalak, dominating the political and economic culture of the Corporate Syndicate from its inception. He was killed in a violent battle fought against Taselak at the Cave of Guilt. Though critically wounded and dying, Chronas lived just long enough to personally hoist the Golden Banner of Sandalak atop the main castle at the Cave before he fell into darkness. The greatness achieved in life and the heroic circumstances of his death made Chronas a Legend whose exploits were spoken of across the known world. He was buried by his cousin Tyran, who recovered his sword for the family. <br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:CalberianArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Calberian'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Bastard Son of Taran the Elder<br>Legitimized</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b> Krites </b><br>of Nothoi<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Creasur<br><br><b>Senator</b><br>of Eykfar<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| Beluaterra<br />
| Nothoi<br />
| The mysterious figure of Calberian, known to those on Beluaterra as "Calberian, Wanderer" is cloaked in shadow. A tall, hulking warrior of sturdy constitution, he is rarely seen and even more rarely acknowledged. For most of his live he has roamed central Beluaterra, fighting back unending hordes of monsters and undead that plague the area, having pledged his sword to Nothoi. It was said that he had some kind of connection -- perhaps even a relation to -- the Hegemon of Nothoi, Tyran Arylon, given his presence in the Hegemon's realm, and his uncanny physical resemblance to him. Rumors that Tyran had a secret twin brother are undoubtedly untrue, if for no other reason than the fact that Calberian stands a full hand taller than Tyran. Still, Calberian for years denied to say anything publicly about his parentage or his relationship to the Hegemon. The wolves of Nothoi knew only that he was a fierce, brutal warrior, and that he had saved countless thousands from the jaws of marauding beasts. Whoever he is, it did not go beyond notice that he had in his possession a sword that featured both the House insignia of Arylon, as well as the emblem of the Lost realm of Abington. Where he got it, and what it means remained unclear for years, but caused wide speculation. What was certainly clear, though, was that Calberian did not want to talk about it, and made no claims to noble birthright.<br><br>This only changed with the unfortunate death of Tyran Arylon in battle, defending Nothoi. At that time it was revealed that Calberian was in fact a bastard son of Taran the Elder and a common girl from Beluaterra, thus making him a half-brother to Tyran, Taran the Younger, and Chronas of the South Island. Calberian revealed his identity in order to claim Tyran's body and retrieve his personal effects. <br><br>Today, having gained (against his will) recognition of his noble heritage, he serves the realm as Lord of Eykfar and devotes his attention to fighting the monsters that infest his home. <br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:Galvan.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Galvan'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Chronas<br>Legitimized</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Master of Commerce</b><br>of Sandalak<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Taselak<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| South Island<br />
| Sandalak<br />
| Galvan's father was Chronas Arylon, the original Chancellor of Sandalak and the Duke and Governor of the great city of Sandalak. When Chronas chose to travel to the South Island in search of his elder brother Taran, he left his young son behind. Galvan learned of his father's exploits and glory from a distance, through letters and news that traveled back to him from the war torn island. Years passed, and Galvan grew into maturity. When Chronas died, Galvan immediately wished to travel to the South Island and seek vengeance upon those that had killed him, but was prevented from doing so by his mother, who demanded that he remain home until he turned seventeen.<br><br>Having now come of age, Galvan has come to what the locals call the "war island" and has pledged his life to the realm his father built, Sandalak. He is tall, strong and a hearty fighter who has only ever been seen using an axe in battle. Galvan seeks no leadership and wants only to exact a price of blood from his father's enemies.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:MathasArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Mathas'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Bastard Son of Fisc</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |Commoner<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br><br>Killed by an Undead Champion in Westgard<br />
| Dwilight<br />
| Westgard<br />
| Mathas was the elder of the two known bastard sons of Fisc Arylon, High King of Everguard. The early year's of the marriage between Fisc and Luna Dawnstar were very happy, and shortly after being crowned High King of Everguard, Luna gave birth to Gheric, who immediately became Fisc's heir. As time would pass, however, and Everguard was betrayed, a division would grow between Fisc and Luna. As their kingdom lay in ruins, Luna begged Fisc to abandon Dwilight and return with her to the East Continent, where they could raise Gheric safely. Fisc, for his part, wished to stay and exact revenge for his fallen realm, and ultimately tried to carve a new empire out of the wilderness by founding Averoth. The increasingly bitter arguments caused the two to drift far apart.<br><br>Fisc and Luna never separated, and did continue to live together as man and wife, but soon Fisc's attention strayed. Living in the untamed north-west, Fisc was constantly in the field defending the peasants from beastly invasions, and while fighting in the Townsland of Aquitain he was gravely wounded. Fisc was cared for by a young, beautiful peasant girl named Sara, who tended to him obsessively for weeks as he recovered. Once he had regained his strength, Fisc and Sara began a brief but very intense affair, before he ultimately returned to Luna. The encounters left Sara pregnant with the child who would become Mathas. Fisc never publicly acknowledged the child, but he did send considerable gold to Sara, and gave to Mathas a number of his personal effects, including a bastard sword with the insignia of House Arylon. Fisc eventually left Dwilight for the East, but Sara and Mathas remained. Mathas chose to roam the countryside of the Westgard, seeking fame and glory for himself, hoping to one day be acknowledged by his half-brother, High King Gheric Arylon of Westgard, as a true son of Arylon. The hard life of an adventurer led to much wealth and fame for Mathas, yet he was ultimately killed by an Undead Champion just after his fiftieth birthday, while battling the blackness in Westgard. <br />
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The '''House of Arylon''' is a noble house of royal bloodline, originating from the remote regions of the [[Cagilan Empire]] on the lost continent of [[Atamara]]. The name itself originates from the ancient hereditary title ''Aryl'', which in an ancient [[Atamara|Atamaran]] language means "Lord." Humble in origin, the Arylonians were minor nobles of little fame or authority for generations, before rising in significance and becoming one of the most recognizable noble houses in the known world. The Arylon family is now universally recognized as the most famed House in the known world, while also being the wealthiest family at the same time. The prestige earned for the Arylons as a result of these designations has been significant.<br />
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After generations of obscurity, it was the exploits of the brothers of [[Arylon Family/Fisc|Fisc]] and [[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran]] that led to the ascension of the Arylonians. Ironically, it was by forsaking their ancestral home and claim on nobility that the brothers would rise. When they came of age, Fisc -- who was always more restless and belligerent than Taran -- was unsatisfied by his position in life, and sought to carve out his own name in battle by traveling to the [[South-East Island]] and pledging himself to the martial realm of [[Toren]], fighting in the unending wars of that land. There he would distinguish himself, gaining a Lordship, then later becoming Fiduciary, and later still General, overseeing all of the war effort.<br />
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Taran remained on Atamara, but equally frustrated by his anonymity and irrelevance among the Cagilans, he abandoned his family estate and traveled to the south-east corner of Atamara, joining the realm of [[Abington]], which would eventually become [[Suville]]. There he would thrive, rising to serve as Suville's General for a long period of time, as well as the realm's Master of Law, and Duke of the stronghold of Stoneville.<br />
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The family became a royal house when Fisc was forced to flee from the destruction of the South-East Island. There, he and a combination of Torenites and other refugees came to the newly discovered land of Dwilight, where they formed a new nation, called [[Everguard]], to which Fisc was proclaimed the first High King. Under his leadership, Everguard prospered and expanded to control the north-west portion of the continent. He would later go on to found the religion of [[Torenism]] at the ancient Shrine of Seeklander and serve as a prophet to the God Tor. Fisc was forced to flee the realm he founded when their greatest ally -- the realm of [[Astrum]] -- shockingly betrayed and attacked Everguard. This would lead him to the nascent realm of [[Averoth]], where he would rise to become Chancellor. After growing disillusioned with the treachery he had experienced, though, Fisc wandered before ultimately taking his wife and young children to the East Continent, where they would quietly settle in a quiet estate and retire from public life. <br />
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Some time later, Fisc vanished without trace, leaving their children without a father. Taran, also having grown dissatisfied with the scheming and backbiting of the Atamaran realms, and set off on a ship in search of the unexplored mysteries of our world. Neither Fisc nor Taran has been seen for more than a decade.<br />
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Today, the House of Arylon is once again ascendant, owing to the young noble careers of the children of Fisc and Taran -- Gheric, Lyanna, Taran the Second, and Tyran -- as well as the exploits of their younger brother Caravanthian. These men and women, mimicking the adventures of their famous fore-bearers, have set off to all corners of the world, looking to create for themselves a life of distinction. Gheric has settled in Dwilight, in the realm of Westgard, in the hopes of renewing and surpassing the legacy of his father on Dwilight, the land that broke his father's spirit. Lyanna remained on the East Continent and has forged her own career in the realm of Sirion. Taran the Second followed in his uncle's path by traveling to a continent -- South Island -- locked in perpetual war, in search of glory. Tyran journeyed to Beluaterra and settled in the realm of Nothoi in what he felt was the furthest possible place he could have gone from the name of his famous father. And Caravanthian, deciding to follow his nephew Gheric to Dwilight, found himself blown off course by a terrible storm and arriving at the Colonies, emerging in the realm of Halcyon.<br />
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Together, this new generation of Arylonian blood hopes to build upon the legacy set forth before them.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" |[[File:HighKingFiscArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Fisc Arylon'''<br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>High King</b><br>of Everguard<br><br><b>Chancellor</b><br>of Averoth<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Missing<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Fisc Arylon, also known as The Emerald Knight and Fisc Silvertongue, was a warrior, statesman, King and religious icon of great fame in the old days of our world. Beginning his exploits on the now destroyed South-East Island realm of Toren. He is, however, best known among the ancient families as the first High King of the realm of Everguard in north-western Dwilight. Everguard was the first Kingdom founded in Dwilight that reached into the monster-infested hordes of the west. His leadership helped expand the realm greatly, and establish itself as the jewel of the north-west. After his tenure as High King, Fisc would go on to found the religion of Torenism.<br><br>After the betrayal and destruction of Everguard at the hands of their former ally Astrum, Fisc grew frustrated by the treachery and corruption systemic through Dwilight. He and his children left the continent, and he withdrew from the world. Some years later, after the death of his wife, Fisc mysteriously disappeared, never to be seen again. Some have speculated that he grew restless and sought adventure beyond the known world. Some believe he died. Others think he may return some day.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:TaranCharge.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Taran Arylon'''<br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>General</b><br>of Suville<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Stoneville<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Missing<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Unknown<br />
| Taran, unlike his more brutish brother Fisc, was a highly educated, cerebral person, and was mostly concerned with the use and application of political power. He valued knowledge, cunning, cleverness and ingenuity above brute strength, which is ironic given that he eventually excelled as a military leader, rising to become General of the realm of Suville. He was charismatic, witty, and quite intelligent, though he was also incredibly arrogant. He also had a sly and relentless sense of humor that more than once caused him to be labeled a troublemaker, while also aiding in the satisfaction of his more amorous desires. His rather cavalier perspective -- something apparently inherited by his niece Lyanna -- led to many excesses in his life, but those excesses, to Taran, were worth it to live what he considered a full life.<br><br>After a long career as a political and religious leader, as well as a soldier, general and Duke in the realms of Abington and Suville, Taran grew disillusioned with the monotony and of his life, and the political scheming required of his high station, and retired from public life. Shortly after, disaster in Atamara resulted in the destruction of the continent, separating him from his family and taking from him all that he had gained. He then acquired a ship and crew, and set off in a desperate attempt to find his children, setting off to explore the unknown reaches of the world. What became of him is unknown.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:CaravanthianNew.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Caravanthian Arylon'''<br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Consul</b><br>of Halcyon<br><br><b>Incendia Primus</b><br>of Sacris Incendium<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Oritolon<br><br><br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| Colonies<br />
| Halcyon<br />
| Caravanthian is the youngest brother of Taran and Fisc Arylon, more than twenty years their junior. When his elder brothers left their ancestral home, Caravanthian was but a boy and remained behind to be raised as a proper noble. He was therefore educated in science, art, history and politics, but kept from martial training out of fear that he would follow in the footsteps of his brothers. Ultimately, though, he did not want to be part of the stuffy aristocracy as he had grown to hold most of his noble peers in great contempt, viewing them as decadent, soft, and unworthy of their great privilege. Caravanthian's contempt for his noble life is what ultimately led him to flee his home in search of a life of consequence.<br><br>He took a considerable chest of gold and hired a ship, begging the captain to take him to the continent of Dwilight, where he knew that his nephew Gheric had recently gone in search of restoring his father's legacy. Unfortunately, after traveling by boat for weeks, a massive storm had formed, and his ship had been pulled off course hundreds of miles. When he awoke, he found himself on the shores nearby the city of Alebad. He had shipwrecked at the mysterious continent that contained The Colonies. There he would start his new life, hoping someday to be reunited with his family and have a name worthy of the House of Arylon. He would quickly rise to become the Master of Commerce for the realm, and was elected Governor of Alowca as Halcyon expanded south. After the campaign to reclaim the city of Alebad succeeded, Caravanthian turned very introspective and philosophical, eventually founding the Sacris Incendium faith.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:GhericofWestgard.png|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Gheric Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Fisc</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>High King</b><br>of Westgard<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Everguard<b><br><br>Governor</b><br>of Eidulb<br><br><br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| Dwilight<br />
| Westgard<br />
| Gheric is the oldest child of Fisc and his wife, Luna Dawnstar. Born in the city of Gelene on the continent of Dwilight in the realm of Everguard, Gheric was the first High Prince to be born in the realm, as his father was serving as High King at the time of his birth. Gheric's early life was a difficult one, as Everguard faced merciless invasions by monster hordes, and repeated conflicts with neighboring realms who were repeatedly encroaching on their territory. Unlike princes in other lands who enjoyed comfortable living, feasts of plenty, and aristocratic educations, Gheric was frequently hungry, frequently slept in tents as he followed his father into the field, and had only a cursory education, heavily focused around martial training.<br><br>When his father stepped down from the Crystal Throne, and later when Everguard was destroyed by Astrum, Gheric's life grew very difficult. He never forgot, nor never every forgave the leaders in Astrum responsible for the betrayal. His parents and sister fled Dwilight when he was ten years old, seeking a quiet life elsewhere. Ten years later, Gheric departed for Dwilight to begin carving out his own name, obsessed with renewing his father's legacy by joining Westgard, the realm that stands in the same place his father's realm once stood. There, in the shadow of the Gold Sea War he rose to the rulership of Westgard, reviving the old Everguardian title of High King, sitting upon the Crystal Throne, and wearing the Emerald Crown. He ended the war, forged continental peace, and led an unprecedented expansion of the realm to its largest extent in history, ushering in the Golden Age of Westgard. He has married twice, first to a princess of Tol Goldora, Ninsianna Nuanet, in an arranged political marriage to guarantee the [[Golden Farrow Accords]], and then later for love to the Lady Alessia de Medici. Upon his retirement saw the crown pass into the hands of his wife Alessia.<br><br>Having previously served as High King, Gheric Arylon was once again chosen to sit on the Crystal Throne, promising to reverse the near destruction of Westgard. During his tenure, an assassin from Luria Nova attempted to kill the High King, the High Adjudicator and several Westgard citizens. In response, after many warnings, Gheric declared war on the Lurians, beginning a war that would ultimately end with the death of the Lurian assassin. After the war concluded, he engineered the immigration of several citizens from Astrum to Westgard, as their realm began to disintegrate, making good on his promise to restore the prominence of Westgard. Due to advances in administrative capabilities, Westgard was able to radically expand its borders, once again commanding regions that had long since been abandoned, re-establishing The Great Western Wall, and raising the Emerald Flag of Westgard over most of its former Empire. Later in his reign, the realm of Wicrose, a vile realm that sprung from the wretched remains of Astrum, engaged in destructive attacks on Westgard, in particular its rural farmlands. After repeated warnings to stop attacking the realm and multiple chances given to Wicrose to avoid conflict, Gheric was forced to declare war to protect the realm. Westgard immediately recovered Libidizedd, which had been stolen and razed by Wicrose, and pressed the fight into the East, wiping out Wicrose's ability to wage war.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:LyannaSirion.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Lyanna Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Daughter of Fisc</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Chief Justice</b><br>of Sirion<br><br><b>Lord Speaker</b><br>of Sirion<br><br><b>Duchess</b><br>of Osmeneliath<br><br><b>Margravine</b><br>of Sirion City<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Missing<br />
| East Continent<br />
| Sirion<br />
| Lyanna is the younger sister of Gheric, born three years later to Fisc and Luna Dawnstar. Lyanna has no memory of the glory of her family's royal heritage, and her first memory of her family was in the squalor they lived in after the destruction of Everguard. As a result, her outlook on life is a great deal different than Gheric. His life saw both glory and desperation, and so left in him a somewhat stoic personality, obsessed with honor and loyalty, having seen the result of both being discarded by his father's closest allies. Lyanna, on the other hand, knew only want and as such developed a somewhat libertine personality. She seeks to extract every last bit of happiness and pleasure out of life, and is a somewhat open and free person.<br><br>Her family finally settled in Sirion, posing as minor nobility and living in obscurity. When her father disappeared and her brother left to chase his legacy on Dwilight, she decided to make her own life there, and attempt to rise to prominence. Distinguishing herself on the battlefield and showing a real capacity for politics and diplomacy, she very quickly rose to command the region of Glinmar, and then later became the Margravine of the great white city of Avamar in the south of the realm. She has also been elected as Lord Speaker of Sirion, managing the realm's finances and one day she hopes to lead the nation as Prime Minister (a title now known, interestingly enough, as Lord Speaker).<br><br>Those dreams were dashed violently one evening when, as her husband Monterys, the Prime Minister of Sirion lay unaware in their estate in Sirion, Lyanna was assaulted and kidnapped, possibly murdered by a group of unknown assailants. Monterys led a search across the entire continent for her, at first believing that the Alexandrians had been responsible, and later growing more paranoid, thinking that a vast continental conspiracy had killed his wife for her attempts to make peace with the nation of Perdan. While her ultimate fate is not known, her friends and family retain hope she may be seen again one day. <br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:ReardenNoble.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Rearden'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Bastard Son of Fisc<br>Legitimized</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Lord Speaker</b><br>of Sirion<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Avamar<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Oroya<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Oroya<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| East Continent<br />
| Sirion<br />
| Rearden is the second of Fisc Arylon's known bastard sons. After finally giving up on regaining his stolen legacy on Dwilight, Fisc and his wife Luna, as well as their true born son Gheric fled to the East Continent to start a new life as relatively anonymous nobility in the Republic of Sirion. The new circumstances were not, however, well suited to Fisc's rough, militaristic lifestyle and he soon grew restless in the mundane life of an aristocrat. As Fisc descended into depression and alcoholism, he previous fissure between he and his wife grew ever larger, to the point where they were no longer on speaking terms for a time. Unhappy and alone, Fisc sought refuge in the arms of many other women, with a parade of noble and common girls alike sharing his bed. One girl, a tall red-haired servant in the Arylonian estate named Alysia, caught his eye and became a source of great desire for him. After resisting his charms for weeks, she finally broke down, and agreed to become Fisc's lover. For the next year, they would see each other almost every night, as Fisc's appetite for her was insatiable. Soon, she became pregnant, and was quietly whisked away to a country estate where she could give birth without attracting attention. Like he had done before, Fisc sent considerable gold and personal items of importance to the mother of his new child.<br><br>Several years later, when Rearden was only five years old, Alysia contracted a mysterious illness and died, leaving Rearden alone with no one to care for him. Not knowing his parentage, Rearden was transferred to an orphanage in the neighboring realm of Nivemus, where he grew up starving and alone. Now an adult, Rearden stands tall as an impressive physical specimen with fiery blonde hair and a fierce beard, looking very much like his father. Yet no one alive today -- including Rearden himself -- is aware of his parentage, or that he has a half-sister who is one of the most prominent members of Sirion, a realm he has now dedicated himself to serving after the downfall of Nivemus.<br><br><br />
As Lord Speaker, Rearden managed to reverse the slow and painful decline of Sirion, and the realm grew in size and strength once again. After discovering the possibility that forces within Shadowdale were potentially responsible for his sister's abduction and possible murder, he led a delegation of Sirionites to Shadowdale to demand access in order to investigate. They refused and declared war, accusing Rearden of provocative saber rattling. After fighting a war, Rearden was able to make peace with Shadowdale, and gain access to their realm to conduct his investigation. That search for answers only produced more but did exonerate the Shadowdale government, removing any question as to their involvement in the crime.<br><br><br />
Though he did not expect to return to the Speakership, members of the Sirion aristocracy asked him to step forward and lead once more. Since returning, Rearden has made diplomatic overtures to Shadowdale, seeking to rebuild bonds of friendship that were strained in his first tenure. He also made a historic mission to the south to visit the realm of Perdan and her Queen Alyssa Kingsley, long a close associate of the House of Arylon. That diplomatic meeting produced an informal alliance, which enhanced the security of both realms. Sirion continued to prosper through his reign, and it began to reconnect disconnected regions of the Republic once more. Soon, Sirion grew to be the largest realm on the East Continent, boasting the largest nobility of any realm as well, making good on Rearden's charge to restore the glory of the Republic. Later, due to Sirion's success, the people of Oberndorf and Ashforth declared their independence from Eponllyn, aligning with the Republic. Shortly thereafter, Eponllyn declared war on Sirion, and Rearden led the realm in defending the realm. The war ended with a crushing victory by Sirion, confirming their ownership of Oberndorf and Ashforth.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:Taran2.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Taran Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Taran the Elder</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>High Marshal</b><br>of Sandalak<br><br><b>Baron</b><br>of Rhic<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br />
| South Island<br />
| Sandalak<br />
| Taran, sometimes referred to by those who knew his father as "Taran the Younger," is the eldest child of Taran Arylon, who achieved great fame on the now drowned continent of Atamara, in the realm of Suville. Five years older than his brother Tyran, Taran was clearly his father's preference. He was all the things that his father wanted in a son -- tall, athletic, handsome, adept at swordplay and possessing of great cunning. As a result, Taran was spoiled by his father, and raised in an aristocratic life of privilege, sheltered from the harshest realities of life. He received a world class education in art, science, diplomacy and administration, while also being taught military history and strategy. What resulted was a well educated, but sheltered boy who was prepared for the life of a lord in a safe, stable, secure land.<br><br>Not long after his father retired from a long career as a Duke and General, a disaster befell the continent of Atamara and forced its inhabitants to flee to other lands. This was Taran's first taste of hardship, as he was separated from his father and arrived with his brother Tyran on Beluaterra. There they would start over. Taran quickly learned that his brother, being essentially on his own from birth, was far more prepared for the harsh environment they had come to, sending him into a depressive state of self-doubt. Feeling like a failure and desperate to prove his worth, Taran left on a ship headed toward the South Island, where perpetual war gives men a chance to deserve their name, or die trying. He pledged his sword to Sandalak, and has been fighting ever since. Taran proved to be a strong military strategist, rising to become the General of Sandalak. After a career marked by expansion of Sandalak and a brilliantly stunning victory on the field of battle in Moeth, he died heroically in the midst of a massive battle with Ikalak, having finally earned the name Arylon.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:HegemonTyran.png|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Tyran Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Taran the Elder</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Hegemon</b><br>of Nothoi<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Mesh<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Creasur<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br><br>Killed as a Legendary Hero<br />
| Beluaterra<br />
| Nothoi<br />
| Tyran Arylon is the second son of Taran Arylon, The Elder. His father, while a great man, was not very present in his life. Five years his brother's junior, his father father poured all of his love and attention into his older sibling. Tyran, long since learning to rely on himself, would never complain of that fact, as he considers it the simple reality of my upbringing. As a result, though, Tyran I developed a self-reliance and independence which has served him well, perhaps at no time more than when his home in Atamara was destroyed, and he and his brother became separated from their father. Landing on Beluaterra, suddenly it was Tyran who hunted for food, fought off rogues looking to steal what little they had, and finding work that paid gold. It was quite some time before the realm of Nothoi would hear of a noble family from Atamara joining their ranks, and by then Tyran was alone, his brother having set off for the glory of war in the south.<br><br>Now alone, but armed with a gritty persistence and some very practical survival skills, Tyran has vowed to build his own legacy in Nothoi, and is obsessed with deserving his place among the great families. He has since fought tenaciously for his new home, against both human invaders and monsters, rising quickly to become Strategos during the waning days of the long war against Thalmarkin. He has since been raised to the Throne of the White Wolf, serving as Hegemon. Since doing so, he made formal peace with Thalmarkin, supervised the peaceful settlement of [[Vordul Sanguinis]] near Nothoi, and has taken his place as one of the most prominent rulers of Beluaterra. When Thalmarkin once again asserted its aggression against Nothoi's ally Irondale, the Hegemon did not hesitate, and declared war to defend Irondale.<br><br>Over time, Nothoi under Tyran's leadership became known as the jewel of Beluaterra, and the fang of the Hegemon grew long. Tyran's efforts resulted in Nothoi becoming the largest and most militarily dominant realm on the continent, a status that persisted well beyond his tenure. Most scholars agree that, despite the grand achievements of his cousin Gheric, Tyran was the most politically adept, influential and powerful ruler in the Arylon family. However, Tyran, a committed Republican, also believed that leadership should never be concentrated in the hands of one man for too long, so after a long rule whereby he created a dominant realm that was stable in the long term, he stepped down as Hegemon. In his retirement he remained one of Nothoi's most prominent citizens, serving as the Duke of Mesh and the Governor of the shining forest city of Craesur, and fighting on the front lines defending the realm. At the age of 40, in the face of a tremendous invasion of his city, Tyran fell to the black beasts seeking to slaughter his people. After his death, the Arylon family commemorated him in a large ceremony, appropriate to his honored status. '''Tyran was, in the end, a legend known all over the world.''' For days, the family graveyard was swarmed with his friends and admirers. Artists composed songs and poems about him, and young maidens cried in their chambers over his loss.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:ChronasArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Chronas Arylon'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Taran the Elder</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Chancellor</b><br>of Sandalak<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Golden Market<br><br><b>Duke</b><br>of Concordia Bellum<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Sandalak City<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br><br>Killed as a Legendary Hero<br />
| South Island<br />
| Sandalak<br />
| Chronas, third son of Taran Arylon, was the product of an extramarital affair between Taran and Queen Aeryn [[Arete Family|Arete]] of the realm of Suville. The House of Arylon and Arete had enjoyed a long and productive alliance with one another, and Taran had grown quite preoccupied with his Queen, despite his otherwise happy marriage. Queen Aeryn was unmarried, swearing to never take a husband after being forced to execute her own betrothed during a civil war, but she returned Taran's affections, and the two secretly maintained a relationship for years. Aeryn eventually became pregnant, and not wishing to destroy her lover's marriage, refused to disclose who the father was, saying instead that "Suville is the father" of her unborn child. Chronas was born some months later, and was immediately raised as a prince of Suville.<br><br>Taran never claimed the child, four years the junior of his second son Tyran, and Aeryn told the boy nothing of his father for the first ten years of his life. It wasn't until much later, as the destruction of Atamara became apparent and his mother was critically injured in the chaos that she revealed to Chronas that Taran was his father, and that he had two older brothers. As the ships fled Atamara, he was barely able to escape with his life, but knew not where his newly discovered family was. He adopted the surname Arylon and embraced his newly discovered parentage, but It wasn't until years later that he would discover that his oldest brother Taran had settled on the South Island, and had risen to prominence as a famed General in the realm of Sandalak. Sadly, by the time that he arrived to meet his brother for the first time, Taran had been killed in a fierce and glorious battle. Having searched so long and invested so much in finding his family, he was devastated, and swore to avenge Taran's death by taking up the sword and fighting for the realm that had accepted and promoted Taran. Since doing so, he has shown himself a capable and dedicated warrior, and he will not rest until his brother's desire to see the flag of Sandalak flying over the whole of the continent is realized. He remains unaware that his other brother, Tyran, is on Beluaterra. Chronas now ruled Sandalak, dominating the political and economic culture of the Corporate Syndicate from its inception. He was killed in a violent battle fought against Taselak at the Cave of Guilt. Though critically wounded and dying, Chronas lived just long enough to personally hoist the Golden Banner of Sandalak atop the main castle at the Cave before he fell into darkness. The greatness achieved in life and the heroic circumstances of his death made Chronas a Legend whose exploits were spoken of across the known world. He was buried by his cousin Tyran, who recovered his sword for the family. <br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:CalberianArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Calberian'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Bastard Son of Taran the Elder<br>Legitimized</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b> Krites </b><br>of Nothoi<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Creasur<br><br><b>Senator</b><br>of Eykfar<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| Beluaterra<br />
| Nothoi<br />
| The mysterious figure of Calberian, known to those on Beluaterra as "Calberian, Wanderer" is cloaked in shadow. A tall, hulking warrior of sturdy constitution, he is rarely seen and even more rarely acknowledged. For most of his live he has roamed central Beluaterra, fighting back unending hordes of monsters and undead that plague the area, having pledged his sword to Nothoi. It was said that he had some kind of connection -- perhaps even a relation to -- the Hegemon of Nothoi, Tyran Arylon, given his presence in the Hegemon's realm, and his uncanny physical resemblance to him. Rumors that Tyran had a secret twin brother are undoubtedly untrue, if for no other reason than the fact that Calberian stands a full hand taller than Tyran. Still, Calberian for years denied to say anything publicly about his parentage or his relationship to the Hegemon. The wolves of Nothoi knew only that he was a fierce, brutal warrior, and that he had saved countless thousands from the jaws of marauding beasts. Whoever he is, it did not go beyond notice that he had in his possession a sword that featured both the House insignia of Arylon, as well as the emblem of the Lost realm of Abington. Where he got it, and what it means remained unclear for years, but caused wide speculation. What was certainly clear, though, was that Calberian did not want to talk about it, and made no claims to noble birthright.<br><br>This only changed with the unfortunate death of Tyran Arylon in battle, defending Nothoi. At that time it was revealed that Calberian was in fact a bastard son of Taran the Elder and a common girl from Beluaterra, thus making him a half-brother to Tyran, Taran the Younger, and Chronas of the South Island. Calberian revealed his identity in order to claim Tyran's body and retrieve his personal effects. <br><br>Today, having gained (against his will) recognition of his noble heritage, he serves the realm as Lord of Eykfar and devotes his attention to fighting the monsters that infest his home. <br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:Galvan.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Galvan'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Son of Chronas<br>Legitimized</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |<b>Master of Commerce</b><br>of Sandalak<br><br><b>Governor</b><br>of Taselak<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#14BD00;" | Alive<br />
| South Island<br />
| Sandalak<br />
| Galvan's father was Chronas Arylon, the original Chancellor of Sandalak and the Duke and Governor of the great city of Sandalak. When Chronas chose to travel to the South Island in search of his elder brother Taran, he left his young son behind. Galvan learned of his father's exploits and glory from a distance, through letters and news that traveled back to him from the war torn island. Years passed, and Galvan grew into maturity. When Chronas died, Galvan immediately wished to travel to the South Island and seek vengeance upon those that had killed him, but was prevented from doing so by his mother, who demanded that he remain home until he turned seventeen.<br><br>Having now come of age, Galvan has come to what the locals call the "war island" and has pledged his life to the realm his father built, Sandalak. He is tall, strong and a hearty fighter who has only ever been seen using an axe in battle. Galvan seeks no leadership and wants only to exact a price of blood from his father's enemies.<br />
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| style="text-align: center; font-size:22px; align:center;" | [[File:MathasArylon.jpg|frameless|200px|center]]<br>'''Mathas'''</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">Bastard Son of Fisc</span><br />
| style="text-align: center; font-size:18px; align:center;" |Commoner<br />
| style="font-weight:bold; color:#fe0000;" | Deceased<br><br>Killed by an Undead Champion in Westgard<br />
| Dwilight<br />
| Westgard<br />
| Mathas was the elder of the two known bastard sons of Fisc Arylon, High King of Everguard. The early year's of the marriage between Fisc and Luna Dawnstar were very happy, and shortly after being crowned High King of Everguard, Luna gave birth to Gheric, who immediately became Fisc's heir. As time would pass, however, and Everguard was betrayed, a division would grow between Fisc and Luna. As their kingdom lay in ruins, Luna begged Fisc to abandon Dwilight and return with her to the East Continent, where they could raise Gheric safely. Fisc, for his part, wished to stay and exact revenge for his fallen realm, and ultimately tried to carve a new empire out of the wilderness by founding Averoth. The increasingly bitter arguments caused the two to drift far apart.<br><br>Fisc and Luna never separated, and did continue to live together as man and wife, but soon Fisc's attention strayed. Living in the untamed north-west, Fisc was constantly in the field defending the peasants from beastly invasions, and while fighting in the Townsland of Aquitain he was gravely wounded. Fisc was cared for by a young, beautiful peasant girl named Sara, who tended to him obsessively for weeks as he recovered. Once he had regained his strength, Fisc and Sara began a brief but very intense affair, before he ultimately returned to Luna. The encounters left Sara pregnant with the child who would become Mathas. Fisc never publicly acknowledged the child, but he did send considerable gold to Sara, and gave to Mathas a number of his personal effects, including a bastard sword with the insignia of House Arylon. Fisc eventually left Dwilight for the East, but Sara and Mathas remained. Mathas chose to roam the countryside of the Westgard, seeking fame and glory for himself, hoping to one day be acknowledged by his half-brother, High King Gheric Arylon of Westgard, as a true son of Arylon. The hard life of an adventurer led to much wealth and fame for Mathas, yet he was ultimately killed by an Undead Champion just after his fiftieth birthday, while battling the blackness in Westgard. <br />
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<center>'''Sum: <span style="color: green">8</span> points'''</center><br />
{{Col-3}}<br />
<center>'''Events'''</center><br />
{{Template:Fame Trader}}<br />
{{Fame Palace & Capital}}<br />
{{Fame Army Sponsor}}<br />
{{Fame Unique Item}}<br />
{{Fame Guild & Religion}}<br />
{{Fame Investment}}<br />
<center>'''Sum: <span style="color: green">7</span> points'''</center><br />
{{Col-end}}<br />
{{Col-begin}}<br />
{{Col-3}}<br />
<center>'''Deaths'''</center><br />
{{Fame Heroic Death}}<br />
<center>'''Sum: <span style="color: green">1</span> points'''</center><br />
{{Col-3}}<br />
<center>'''Unclarities'''</center><br />
{{Fame Exceptional Skill}}<br />
<center>'''Sum: <span style="color: red">1</span> point'''</center><br />
{{Col-3}}<br />
<center>'''Unknown'''</center><br />
{{Fame Unknown}}<br />
<center>'''Sum: <span style="color: red">3</span> points'''</center><br />
{{Col-end}}<br />
----<br />
<center>'''Total: <span style="color: purple">44</span> points'''</center><br />
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|-style="background-color: #DE0000;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #dddddd;font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"|RULING LINE OF THE ANCIENT REPUBLIC OF SIRION<br />
|-style="background:#FFC852"<br />
! width="250px"; | Ruler<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Begin<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Ended<br />
! width="1000px"; | Notes<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Circle Tezokian'''<br>''Later took a new name: "Ecthelion"'' <br />
| July 19, 2003<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Re-elected 08.23.2003 and 01.06.2004 (other PMs in between his reigns)<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period between the middle of 2003 and early 2008''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Handow Meadowcrest'''<br />
| February 1, 2008<br />
| September 1, 2009<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Romul Gamel'''<br />
| September 1, 2009<br />
| March 1, 2010<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Meristenzio [https://battlemaster.org/UserDetails.php?ID=24112&HistoryLevel=3 Peristaltico]'''<br />
| March 1, 2010<br />
| August 1, 2011<br />
| align="left"; |Re-elected on April 1, 2010 and April 6, 2011. Government records are unclear as to whether there were others that served as PM within this term, but most administrators believe he served continuously.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ilias Thunthorn'''<br />
| August 1, 2011<br />
| May 5, 2012<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| May 5, 2012<br />
| August 17, 2012<br />
| align="left"; |Zakilevo Lapallanch took office in a time of uncertainty and immediately addressed expansionist threats from Westmoor, leading to the successful incorporation of Commonyr into Sirion. When diplomatic efforts with Westmoor failed, Zakilevo declared war, and Sirion emerged victorious in several battles, liberating Bruck and Greatbridge. Zakilevo's leadership was marked by a commitment to securing peace on the continent, leading to successful negotiations and the surrender of Westmoor. To celebrate this victory, he organized a grand tournament, honoring Duke Ecthelion's service. Following this period of service, Zakilevo stepped down as Prime Minister and joined Caligus' colony, Dunnera.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Rugina Blakeshadow'''<br />
| August 19, 2012<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period after Prime Minister Blakeshadow's reign until the time of Prime Minister Lapallanch''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| January 5, 2013<br />
| April 11, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |In his second term as Prime Minister of Sirion, Zakilevo Lapallanch navigated a tumultuous period marked by internal and external challenges. However, his most significant and enduring accomplishment was his leadership during the Epic Battle of Oberndorf. This historic battle stands as a testament to Zakilevo's resolve and the bravery of Sirion's forces, etching his legacy in the annals of Sirion's history during his second tenure as Prime Minister.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Erik Eyolf'''<br />
| April 11, 2013<br />
| May 5, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| May 5, 2013<br />
| July 10, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |During his third and final term as Prime Minister of Sirion, Zakilevo Lapallanch's most significant accomplishment came during the Siege of Oligarch, where the combined forces of Sirion and Nivemus achieved victory, securing the surrender of Oligarch, Greatbridge, and Bruck in exchange for Evora. This marked a pivotal moment in Sirion's expansion, bringing the realm to its maximum size of 32 regions, making it the largest realm the continent had ever witnessed. Despite these achievements, Zakilevo's tenure was not without controversy and disagreements within the Council, leading to his eventual retirement and release from his duties as a noble of Sirion.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ecthelion Tezokian'''<br />
| July 14, 2013<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period between the premierships of Prime Minister Tezokian''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ecthelion Tezokian'''<br />
| January 15, 2016<br />
| March 6, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| March 6, 2016<br />
| December 12, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Thomas Foxglove'''<br />
| December 12, 2016<br />
| November 6, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |One of the longest consecutively serving rulers in the history of Sirion, Thomas Foxglove's time in office was defined by what several commenters have deemed "The Great War," which ultimately became a continent-wide conflict involving nearly every realm. Sirion led a grand coalition against the mostly southern powers which were led by Perdan. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| November 6, 2019<br />
| December 6, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |Former Prime Minister Ivo Mersault stepped into the role of Prime Minister after the sudden and mysterious abdication of the premiership by Thomas Foxglove. In the uncertainty that existed within the realm, Ivo was able to effectively lead the realm and preserve the stability of Sirion through the continued war in the South against Perdan. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zadek Dragul'''<br />
| December 6, 2019<br />
| August 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Zadek, a respected figure within Sirion, was entrusted with leadership after Ivo's custodian government expired. He ably led the realm and maintained its strength, continuing to fight the war against the Southern Alliance, though began the process of negotiating for peace. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| August 6, 2020<br />
| September 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Prime Minister Ivo Mersault returned as a caretaker government to see Sirion through a transition to new leadership. Ably led the realm as the next generation of leaders began to step up. Formally ended the war agains the South, which had been largely negotiated by his predecessor.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Monterys Velaryon'''<br />
| September 6, 2020<br />
| October 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Came to power promising to revitalize the realm and give it a new energy. Succeeded diplomatically in restoring Sirion's prestige across the continent. Engaged in a massive rebuilding project, restored much of the military strength of the realm. Saw the outbreak of war between Shadowdale and Perleone against Sirion's ally Eponllyn, and declared war in return. Sirion's armies performed brilliantly under his leadership. As the war ended quickly, he decided to step aside for another having accomplished what he had sought to accomplish. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Micah Smallwood'''<br />
| October 6, 2020<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Prime Minister Micah Smallwood, one of the youngest men ever to lead the realm, came to power on a platform of cultural growth, religious influence, and continued strength. Unfortunately, there was a great deal of chaos in his reign, and his tenure in office saw a dramatic decrease in Sirion's economy, its military power, and the size of its nobility. He was ultimately defeated in an election by his successor. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Doranthir Tezokian'''<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| June 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Another of the line of Tezokian stood for the Premiership, claiming he would restore stability after Micah's uneven leadership. He did just that, but soon continental events would overwhelm his agenda, and dictate that he become a great leader in crisis. For it was during Doranthir's rule that the abduction and possibly murder of Lyanna Arylon, Duchess of the capital district and Governess of the Capital, was stolen from the Republican Palace while her husband was asleep in bed. As tensions with Alexandria and Shadowdale rose, the Lord Commander of Sirion disappeared as well, causing widespread fear that Sirion was under attack by a group of shadowy assassins. Doranthir ordered an expedition, led by Lyanna's husband Monterys, to search for Lyanna in the south-west, reaching the edge of the continent.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker [[Arylon Family/Rearden|Rearden Arylon]]'''<br />
| June 6, 2021<br />
| April 6, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |Former commoner elevated to the nobility in service to Sirion. Half-brother of the legendary Duchess Lyanna Arylon, Margravine of Sirion City and long time fiduciary of the realm. Inherited a badly dispirited and weakened Sirion, campaigning on a pledge to revitalize the realm and restore it to glory. The imperial domination of the realm of Shadowdale over the continent loomed over Sirion foreign policy in this era, as did the implosion of Sirion's alliance partner, Eponllyn. Made major reforms to government, including the elevation of the title of Lord Speaker to the premiership, as well as a change to the republican system of government to favor landed appointments, and less frequent elections. Went to war with Shadowdale over demands of access to investigate his sister's disappearance.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Doranthir Tezokian'''<br />
| April 6, 2022<br />
| June 22, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |Doranthir returned to the Speakership, promising to turn the page on the war with Shadowndale, now over, and craft Sirion's new future. After some limited success, Doranthir mysteriously disappeared, leading many within Sirion to suspect that he had been taken by the same people that had come for Lyanna Arylon. He has not been seen since. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| June 22, 2022<br />
| April 6, 2023<br />
| align="left"; |Upon Doranthir's mysterious disappearance, the realm turned once again to an experienced hand, and elected Ivo Mersault as Lord Speaker. Ivo, now in his fourth premiership, returned stability to the realm and promised more revitalization and growth, building on the recent renewal. Having achieved what he set out to achieve, Lord Speaker Ivo Mersault stepped aside.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker [[Arylon Family/Rearden|Rearden Arylon]]'''<br />
| April 6, 2023<br />
| January 6, 2024<br />
| align="left"; |Though he did not expect to return to the Speakership, members of the Sirion aristocracy asked him to step forward and lead once more. Since returning, Rearden has made diplomatic overtures to Shadowdale, seeking to rebuild bonds of friendship that were strained in his first tenure. He also made a historic mission to the south to visit the realm of [[Perdan]] and her Queen Alyssa Kingsley, long a close associate of the House of Arylon. That diplomatic meeting produced an informal alliance, which enhanced the security of both realms. Sirion continued to prosper through his reign, and it began to reconnect the disparate regions of the Republic once more. Soon, Sirion grew to be the most powerful realm on the East Continent, boasting the largest nobility and most territory of any nation, making good on Rearden's charge to restore the glory of the Republic. Later, due to Sirion's success, the people of [[Oberndorf]] and [[Ashforth]] declared their independence from [[Eponllyn]], aligning with Sirion. Shortly thereafter, Eponllyn declared war on Sirion, and Rearden led the Dragon Army in defending the realm. The war ended with a crushing victory by Sirion, confirming their ownership of Oberndorf and Ashforth. After leading Sirion to a new renaissance of glory and power, Rearden made the decision to retire from public service and allow another to lead the realm. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Jay II Fireborn'''<br />
| January 6, 2024<br />
| ''Currently serving''<br />
| align="left"; | Elected by acclimation after Rearden's retirement, Jay II pledged as his first act to attempt to reconstitute a contiguous realm holding, recapturing key regional links. As he took office, [[Shadowdale]], [[Caligus]] and [[Perdan (Realm)|Perdan]] were in the midst of a great and bloody war. Sirion had, to that point, remained out of the conflict, but the question of whether that non-interference would continue would have to soon be answered. <br />
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|-style="background-color: #DE0000;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #dddddd;font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"|RULING LINE OF THE ANCIENT REPUBLIC OF SIRION<br />
|-style="background:#FFC852"<br />
! width="250px"; | Ruler<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Begin<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Ended<br />
! width="1000px"; | Notes<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Circle Tezokian'''<br>''Later took a new name: "Ecthelion"'' <br />
| July 19, 2003<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Re-elected 08.23.2003 and 01.06.2004 (other PMs in between his reigns)<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period between the middle of 2003 and early 2008''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Handow Meadowcrest'''<br />
| February 1, 2008<br />
| September 1, 2009<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Romul Gamel'''<br />
| September 1, 2009<br />
| March 1, 2010<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Meristenzio [https://battlemaster.org/UserDetails.php?ID=24112&HistoryLevel=3 Peristaltico]'''<br />
| March 1, 2010<br />
| August 1, 2011<br />
| align="left"; |Re-elected on April 1, 2010 and April 6, 2011. Government records are unclear as to whether there were others that served as PM within this term, but most administrators believe he served continuously.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ilias Thunthorn'''<br />
| August 1, 2011<br />
| May 5, 2012<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| May 5, 2012<br />
| August 17, 2012<br />
| align="left"; |Zakilevo Lapallanch took office in a time of uncertainty and immediately addressed expansionist threats from Westmoor, leading to the successful incorporation of Commonyr into Sirion. When diplomatic efforts with Westmoor failed, Zakilevo declared war, and Sirion emerged victorious in several battles, liberating Bruck and Greatbridge. Zakilevo's leadership was marked by a commitment to securing peace on the continent, leading to successful negotiations and the surrender of Westmoor. To celebrate this victory, he organized a grand tournament, honoring Duke Ecthelion's service. Following this period of service, Zakilevo stepped down as Prime Minister and joined Caligus' colony, Dunnera.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Rugina Blakeshadow'''<br />
| August 19, 2012<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period after Prime Minister Blakeshadow's reign until the time of Prime Minister Lapallanch''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| January 5, 2013<br />
| April 11, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |In his second term as Prime Minister of Sirion, Zakilevo Lapallanch navigated a tumultuous period marked by internal and external challenges. However, his most significant and enduring accomplishment was his leadership during the Epic Battle of Oberndorf. This historic battle stands as a testament to Zakilevo's resolve and the bravery of Sirion's forces, etching his legacy in the annals of Sirion's history during his second tenure as Prime Minister.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Erik Eyolf'''<br />
| April 11, 2013<br />
| May 5, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| May 5, 2013<br />
| July 10, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |During his third and final term as Prime Minister of Sirion, Zakilevo Lapallanch's most significant accomplishment came during the Siege of Oligarch, where the combined forces of Sirion and Nivemus achieved victory, securing the surrender of Oligarch, Greatbridge, and Bruck in exchange for Evora. This marked a pivotal moment in Sirion's expansion, bringing the realm to its maximum size of 32 regions, making it the largest realm the continent had ever witnessed. Despite these achievements, Zakilevo's tenure was not without controversy and disagreements within the Council, leading to his eventual retirement and release from his duties as a noble of Sirion.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ecthelion Tezokian'''<br />
| July 14, 2013<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period between the premierships of Prime Minister Tezokian''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ecthelion Tezokian'''<br />
| January 15, 2016<br />
| March 6, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| March 6, 2016<br />
| December 12, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Thomas Foxglove'''<br />
| December 12, 2016<br />
| November 6, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |One of the longest consecutively serving rulers in the history of Sirion, Thomas Foxglove's time in office was defined by what several commenters have deemed "The Great War," which ultimately became a continent-wide conflict involving nearly every realm. Sirion led a grand coalition against the mostly southern powers which were led by Perdan. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| November 6, 2019<br />
| December 6, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |Former Prime Minister Ivo Mersault stepped into the role of Prime Minister after the sudden and mysterious abdication of the premiership by Thomas Foxglove. In the uncertainty that existed within the realm, Ivo was able to effectively lead the realm and preserve the stability of Sirion through the continued war in the South against Perdan. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zadek Dragul'''<br />
| December 6, 2019<br />
| August 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Zadek, a respected figure within Sirion, was entrusted with leadership after Ivo's custodian government expired. He ably led the realm and maintained its strength, continuing to fight the war against the Southern Alliance, though began the process of negotiating for peace. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| August 6, 2020<br />
| September 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Prime Minister Ivo Mersault returned as a caretaker government to see Sirion through a transition to new leadership. Ably led the realm as the next generation of leaders began to step up. Formally ended the war agains the South, which had been largely negotiated by his predecessor.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Monterys Velaryon'''<br />
| September 6, 2020<br />
| October 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Came to power promising to revitalize the realm and give it a new energy. Succeeded diplomatically in restoring Sirion's prestige across the continent. Engaged in a massive rebuilding project, restored much of the military strength of the realm. Saw the outbreak of war between Shadowdale and Perleone against Sirion's ally Eponllyn, and declared war in return. Sirion's armies performed brilliantly under his leadership. As the war ended quickly, he decided to step aside for another having accomplished what he had sought to accomplish. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Micah Smallwood'''<br />
| October 6, 2020<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Prime Minister Micah Smallwood, one of the youngest men ever to lead the realm, came to power on a platform of cultural growth, religious influence, and continued strength. Unfortunately, there was a great deal of chaos in his reign, and his tenure in office saw a dramatic decrease in Sirion's economy, its military power, and the size of its nobility. He was ultimately defeated in an election by his successor. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Doranthir Tezokian'''<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| June 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Another of the line of Tezokian stood for the Premiership, claiming he would restore stability after Micah's uneven leadership. He did just that, but soon continental events would overwhelm his agenda, and dictate that he become a great leader in crisis. For it was during Doranthir's rule that the abduction and possibly murder of Lyanna Arylon, Duchess of the capital district and Governess of the Capital, was stolen from the Republican Palace while her husband was asleep in bed. As tensions with Alexandria and Shadowdale rose, the Lord Commander of Sirion disappeared as well, causing widespread fear that Sirion was under attack by a group of shadowy assassins. Doranthir ordered an expedition, led by Lyanna's husband Monterys, to search for Lyanna in the south-west, reaching the edge of the continent.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker [[Arylon Family/Rearden|Rearden Arylon]]'''<br />
| June 6, 2021<br />
| April 6, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |Former commoner elevated to the nobility in service to Sirion. Half-brother of the legendary Duchess Lyanna Arylon, Margravine of Sirion City and long time fiduciary of the realm. Inherited a badly dispirited and weakened Sirion, campaigning on a pledge to revitalize the realm and restore it to glory. The imperial domination of the realm of Shadowdale over the continent loomed over Sirion foreign policy in this era, as did the implosion of Sirion's alliance partner, Eponllyn. Made major reforms to government, including the elevation of the title of Lord Speaker to the premiership, as well as a change to the republican system of government to favor landed appointments, and less frequent elections. Went to war with Shadowdale over demands of access to investigate his sister's disappearance.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Doranthir Tezokian'''<br />
| April 6, 2022<br />
| June 22, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |Doranthir returned to the Speakership, promising to turn the page on the war with Shadowndale, now over, and craft Sirion's new future. After some limited success, Doranthir mysteriously disappeared, leading many within Sirion to suspect that he had been taken by the same people that had come for Lyanna Arylon. He has not been seen since. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| June 22, 2022<br />
| April 6, 2023<br />
| align="left"; |Upon Doranthir's mysterious disappearance, the realm turned once again to an experienced hand, and elected Ivo Mersault as Lord Speaker. Ivo, now in his fourth premiership, returned stability to the realm and promised more revitalization and growth, building on the recent renewal. Having achieved what he set out to achieve, Lord Speaker Ivo Mersault stepped aside.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker [[Arylon Family/Rearden|Rearden Arylon]]'''<br />
| April 6, 2023<br />
| January 6, 2024<br />
| align="left"; |Though he did not expect to return to the Speakership, members of the Sirion aristocracy asked him to step forward and lead once more. Since returning, Rearden has made diplomatic overtures to Shadowdale, seeking to rebuild bonds of friendship that were strained in his first tenure. He also made a historic mission to the south to visit the realm of [[Perdan]] and her Queen Alyssa Kingsley, long a close associate of the House of Arylon. That diplomatic meeting produced an informal alliance, which enhanced the security of both realms. Sirion continued to prosper through his reign, and it began to reconnect disconnected regions of the Republic once more. Soon, Sirion grew to be the largest realm on the East Continent, boasting the largest nobility of any realm as well, making good on Rearden's charge to restore the glory of the Republic. Later, due to Sirion's success, the people of [[Oberndorf]] and [[Ashforth]] declared their independence from [[Eponllyn]], aligning with the Republic. Shortly thereafter, Eponllyn declared war on Sirion, and Rearden led the realm in defending the realm. The war ended with a crushing victory by Sirion, confirming their ownership of Oberndorf and Ashforth. After leading Sirion to a new renaissance of glory and power, Rearden made the decision to retire from public service and allow another to lead the realm. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Jay II Fireborn'''<br />
| January 6, 2024<br />
| ''Currently serving''<br />
| align="left"; | Elected by acclimation after Rearden's retirement, Jay II pledged as his first act to attempt to reconstitute a contiguous realm holding, recapturing key regional links. As he took office, [[Shadowdale]], [[Caligus]] and [[Perdan (Realm)|Perdan]] were in the midst of a great and bloody war. Sirion had, to that point, remained out of the conflict, but the question of whether that non-interference would continue would have to soon be answered. <br />
|}</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Sirionrulers&diff=219923Template:Sirionrulers2024-01-07T18:13:46Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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|-style="background-color: #DE0000;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #dddddd;font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"|RULING LINE OF THE ANCIENT REPUBLIC OF SIRION<br />
|-style="background:#FFC852"<br />
! width="250px"; | Ruler<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Begin<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Ended<br />
! width="1000px"; | Notes<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Circle Tezokian'''<br>''Later took a new name: "Ecthelion"'' <br />
| July 19, 2003<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Re-elected 08.23.2003 and 01.06.2004 (other PMs in between his reigns)<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period between the middle of 2003 and early 2008''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Handow Meadowcrest'''<br />
| February 1, 2008<br />
| September 1, 2009<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Romul Gamel'''<br />
| September 1, 2009<br />
| March 1, 2010<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Meristenzio [https://battlemaster.org/UserDetails.php?ID=24112&HistoryLevel=3 Peristaltico]'''<br />
| March 1, 2010<br />
| August 1, 2011<br />
| align="left"; |Re-elected on April 1, 2010 and April 6, 2011. Government records are unclear as to whether there were other that served as PM within this term, but most administrators believe he served continuously.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ilias Thunthorn'''<br />
| August 1, 2011<br />
| May 5, 2012<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| May 5, 2012<br />
| August 17, 2012<br />
| align="left"; |Zakilevo Lapallanch took office in a time of uncertainty and immediately addressed expansionist threats from Westmoor, leading to the successful incorporation of Commonyr into Sirion. When diplomatic efforts with Westmoor failed, Zakilevo declared war, and Sirion emerged victorious in several battles, liberating Bruck and Greatbridge. Zakilevo's leadership was marked by a commitment to securing peace on the continent, leading to successful negotiations and the surrender of Westmoor. To celebrate this victory, he organized a grand tournament, honoring Duke Ecthelion's service. Following this period of service, Zakilevo stepped down as Prime Minister and joined Caligus' colony, Dunnera.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Rugina Blakeshadow'''<br />
| August 19, 2012<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period after Prime Minister Blakeshadow's reign until the time of Prime Minister Lapallanch''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| January 5, 2013<br />
| April 11, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |In his second term as Prime Minister of Sirion, Zakilevo Lapallanch navigated a tumultuous period marked by internal and external challenges. However, his most significant and enduring accomplishment was his leadership during the Epic Battle of Oberndorf. This historic battle stands as a testament to Zakilevo's resolve and the bravery of Sirion's forces, etching his legacy in the annals of Sirion's history during his second tenure as Prime Minister.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Erik Eyolf'''<br />
| April 11, 2013<br />
| May 5, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| May 5, 2013<br />
| July 10, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |During his third and final term as Prime Minister of Sirion, Zakilevo Lapallanch's most significant accomplishment came during the Siege of Oligarch, where the combined forces of Sirion and Nivemus achieved victory, securing the surrender of Oligarch, Greatbridge, and Bruck in exchange for Evora. This marked a pivotal moment in Sirion's expansion, bringing the realm to its maximum size of 32 regions, making it the largest realm the continent had ever witnessed. Despite these achievements, Zakilevo's tenure was not without controversy and disagreements within the Council, leading to his eventual retirement and release from his duties as a noble of Sirion.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ecthelion Tezokian'''<br />
| July 14, 2013<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period between the premierships of Prime Minister Tezokian''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ecthelion Tezokian'''<br />
| January 15, 2016<br />
| March 6, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| March 6, 2016<br />
| December 12, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Thomas Foxglove'''<br />
| December 12, 2016<br />
| November 6, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |One of the longest consecutively serving rulers in the history of Sirion, Thomas Foxglove's time in office was defined by what several commenters have deemed "The Great War," which ultimately became a continent-wide conflict involving nearly every realm. Sirion led a grand coalition against the mostly southern powers which were led by Perdan. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| November 6, 2019<br />
| December 6, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |Former Prime Minister Ivo Mersault stepped into the role of Prime Minister after the sudden and mysterious abdication of the premiership by Thomas Foxglove. In the uncertainty that existed within the realm, Ivo was able to effectively lead the realm and preserve the stability of Sirion through the continued war in the South against Perdan. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zadek Dragul'''<br />
| December 6, 2019<br />
| August 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Zadek, a respected figure within Sirion, was entrusted with leadership after Ivo's custodian government expired. He ably led the realm and maintained its strength, continuing to fight the war against the Southern Alliance, though began the process of negotiating for peace. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| August 6, 2020<br />
| September 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Prime Minister Ivo Mersault returned as a caretaker government to see Sirion through a transition to new leadership. Ably led the realm as the next generation of leaders began to step up. Formally ended the war agains the South, which had been largely negotiated by his predecessor.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Monterys Velaryon'''<br />
| September 6, 2020<br />
| October 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Came to power promising to revitalize the realm and give it a new energy. Succeeded diplomatically in restoring Sirion's prestige across the continent. Engaged in a massive rebuilding project, restored much of the military strength of the realm. Saw the outbreak of war between Shadowdale and Perleone against Sirion's ally Eponllyn, and declared war in return. Sirion's armies performed brilliantly under his leadership. As the war ended quickly, he decided to step aside for another having accomplished what he had sought to accomplish. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Micah Smallwood'''<br />
| October 6, 2020<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Prime Minister Micah Smallwood, one of the youngest men ever to lead the realm, came to power on a platform of cultural growth, religious influence, and continued strength. Unfortunately, there was a great deal of chaos in his reign, and his tenure in office saw a dramatic decrease in Sirion's economy, its military power, and the size of its nobility. He was ultimately defeated in an election by his successor. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Doranthir Tezokian'''<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| June 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Another of the line of Tezokian stood for the Premiership, claiming he would restore stability after Micah's uneven leadership. He did just that, but soon continental events would overwhelm his agenda, and dictate that he become a great leader in crisis. For it was during Doranthir's rule that the abduction and possibly murder of Lyanna Arylon, Duchess of the capital district and Governess of the Capital, was stolen from the Republican Palace while her husband was asleep in bed. As tensions with Alexandria and Shadowdale rose, the Lord Commander of Sirion disappeared as well, causing widespread fear that Sirion was under attack by a group of shadowy assassins. Doranthir ordered an expedition, led by Lyanna's husband Monterys, to search for Lyanna in the south-west, reaching the edge of the continent.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker [[Arylon Family/Rearden|Rearden Arylon]]'''<br />
| June 6, 2021<br />
| April 6, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |Former commoner elevated to the nobility in service to Sirion. Half-brother of the legendary Duchess Lyanna Arylon, Margravine of Sirion City and long time fiduciary of the realm. Inherited a badly dispirited and weakened Sirion, campaigning on a pledge to revitalize the realm and restore it to glory. The imperial domination of the realm of Shadowdale over the continent loomed over Sirion foreign policy in this era, as did the implosion of Sirion's alliance partner, Eponllyn. Made major reforms to government, including the elevation of the title of Lord Speaker to the premiership, as well as a change to the republican system of government to favor landed appointments, and less frequent elections. Went to war with Shadowdale over demands of access to investigate his sister's disappearance.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Doranthir Tezokian'''<br />
| April 6, 2022<br />
| June 22, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |Doranthir returned to the Speakership, promising to turn the page on the war with Shadowndale, now over, and craft Sirion's new future. After some limited success, Doranthir mysteriously disappeared, leading many within Sirion to suspect that he had been taken by the same people that had come for Lyanna Arylon. He has not been seen since. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| June 22, 2022<br />
| April 6, 2023<br />
| align="left"; |Upon Doranthir's mysterious disappearance, the realm turned once again to an experienced hand, and elected Ivo Mersault as Lord Speaker. Ivo, now in his fourth premiership, returned stability to the realm and promised more revitalization and growth, building on the recent renewal. Having achieved what he set out to achieve, Lord Speaker Ivo Mersault stepped aside.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker [[Arylon Family/Rearden|Rearden Arylon]]'''<br />
| April 6, 2023<br />
| January 6, 2024<br />
| align="left"; |Though he did not expect to return to the Speakership, members of the Sirion aristocracy asked him to step forward and lead once more. Since returning, Rearden has made diplomatic overtures to Shadowdale, seeking to rebuild bonds of friendship that were strained in his first tenure. He also made a historic mission to the south to visit the realm of [[Perdan]] and her Queen Alyssa Kingsley, long a close associate of the House of Arylon. That diplomatic meeting produced an informal alliance, which enhanced the security of both realms. Sirion continued to prosper through his reign, and it began to reconnect disconnected regions of the Republic once more. Soon, Sirion grew to be the largest realm on the East Continent, boasting the largest nobility of any realm as well, making good on Rearden's charge to restore the glory of the Republic. Later, due to Sirion's success, the people of [[Oberndorf]] and [[Ashforth]] declared their independence from [[Eponllyn]], aligning with the Republic. Shortly thereafter, Eponllyn declared war on Sirion, and Rearden led the realm in defending the realm. The war ended with a crushing victory by Sirion, confirming their ownership of Oberndorf and Ashforth. After leading Sirion to a new renaissance of glory and power, Rearden made the decision to retire from public service and allow another to lead the realm. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Jay II Fireborn'''<br />
| January 6, 2024<br />
| ''Currently serving''<br />
| align="left"; | Elected by acclimation after Rearden's retirement, Jay II pledged as his first act to attempt to reconstitute a contiguous realm holding, recapturing key regional links. As he took office, [[Shadowdale]], [[Caligus]] and [[Perdan (Realm)|Perdan]] were in the midst of a great and bloody war. Sirion had, to that point, remained out of the conflict, but the question of whether that non-interference would continue would have to soon be answered. <br />
|}</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Sirionrulers&diff=219922Template:Sirionrulers2024-01-07T18:04:18Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #dddddd;font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"|RULING LINE OF THE ANCIENT REPUBLIC OF SIRION<br />
|-style="background:#FFC852"<br />
! width="250px"; | Ruler<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Begin<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Ended<br />
! width="1000px"; | Notes<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Circle Tezokian'''<br>''Later took a new name: "Ecthelion"'' <br />
| July 19, 2003<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Re-elected 08.23.2003 and 01.06.2004 (other PMs in between his reigns)<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period between the middle of 2003 and early 2008''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Handow Meadowcrest'''<br />
| February 1, 2008<br />
| September 1, 2009<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Romul Gamel'''<br />
| September 1, 2009<br />
| March 1, 2010<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Meristenzio [https://battlemaster.org/UserDetails.php?ID=24112&HistoryLevel=3 Peristaltico]'''<br />
| March 1, 2010<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Re-elected at least once, on April 1, 2010<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period after the re-election of Prime Minister Peristaltico until the premiership of Prime Minister Thunthorn''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ilias Thunthorn'''<br />
| August 1, 2011<br />
| May 5, 2012<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| May 5, 2012<br />
| August 17, 2012<br />
| align="left"; |Zakilevo Lapallanch took office in a time of uncertainty and immediately addressed expansionist threats from Westmoor, leading to the successful incorporation of Commonyr into Sirion. When diplomatic efforts with Westmoor failed, Zakilevo declared war, and Sirion emerged victorious in several battles, liberating Bruck and Greatbridge. Zakilevo's leadership was marked by a commitment to securing peace on the continent, leading to successful negotiations and the surrender of Westmoor. To celebrate this victory, he organized a grand tournament, honoring Duke Ecthelion's service. Following this period of service, Zakilevo stepped down as Prime Minister and joined Caligus' colony, Dunnera.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Rugina Blakeshadow'''<br />
| August 19, 2012<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period after Prime Minister Blakeshadow's reign until the time of Prime Minister Lapallanch''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| January 5, 2013<br />
| April 11, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |In his second term as Prime Minister of Sirion, Zakilevo Lapallanch navigated a tumultuous period marked by internal and external challenges. However, his most significant and enduring accomplishment was his leadership during the Epic Battle of Oberndorf. This historic battle stands as a testament to Zakilevo's resolve and the bravery of Sirion's forces, etching his legacy in the annals of Sirion's history during his second tenure as Prime Minister.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Erik Eyolf'''<br />
| April 11, 2013<br />
| May 5, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| May 5, 2013<br />
| July 10, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |During his third and final term as Prime Minister of Sirion, Zakilevo Lapallanch's most significant accomplishment came during the Siege of Oligarch, where the combined forces of Sirion and Nivemus achieved victory, securing the surrender of Oligarch, Greatbridge, and Bruck in exchange for Evora. This marked a pivotal moment in Sirion's expansion, bringing the realm to its maximum size of 32 regions, making it the largest realm the continent had ever witnessed. Despite these achievements, Zakilevo's tenure was not without controversy and disagreements within the Council, leading to his eventual retirement and release from his duties as a noble of Sirion.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ecthelion Tezokian'''<br />
| July 14, 2013<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period between the premierships of Prime Minister Tezokian''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ecthelion Tezokian'''<br />
| January 15, 2016<br />
| March 6, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| March 6, 2016<br />
| December 12, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Thomas Foxglove'''<br />
| December 12, 2016<br />
| November 6, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |One of the longest consecutively serving rulers in the history of Sirion, Thomas Foxglove's time in office was defined by what several commenters have deemed "The Great War," which ultimately became a continent-wide conflict involving nearly every realm. Sirion led a grand coalition against the mostly southern powers which were led by Perdan. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| November 6, 2019<br />
| December 6, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |Former Prime Minister Ivo Mersault stepped into the role of Prime Minister after the sudden and mysterious abdication of the premiership by Thomas Foxglove. In the uncertainty that existed within the realm, Ivo was able to effectively lead the realm and preserve the stability of Sirion through the continued war in the South against Perdan. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zadek Dragul'''<br />
| December 6, 2019<br />
| August 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Zadek, a respected figure within Sirion, was entrusted with leadership after Ivo's custodian government expired. He ably led the realm and maintained its strength, continuing to fight the war against the Southern Alliance, though began the process of negotiating for peace. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| August 6, 2020<br />
| September 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Prime Minister Ivo Mersault returned as a caretaker government to see Sirion through a transition to new leadership. Ably led the realm as the next generation of leaders began to step up. Formally ended the war agains the South, which had been largely negotiated by his predecessor.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Monterys Velaryon'''<br />
| September 6, 2020<br />
| October 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Came to power promising to revitalize the realm and give it a new energy. Succeeded diplomatically in restoring Sirion's prestige across the continent. Engaged in a massive rebuilding project, restored much of the military strength of the realm. Saw the outbreak of war between Shadowdale and Perleone against Sirion's ally Eponllyn, and declared war in return. Sirion's armies performed brilliantly under his leadership. As the war ended quickly, he decided to step aside for another having accomplished what he had sought to accomplish. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Micah Smallwood'''<br />
| October 6, 2020<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Prime Minister Micah Smallwood, one of the youngest men ever to lead the realm, came to power on a platform of cultural growth, religious influence, and continued strength. Unfortunately, there was a great deal of chaos in his reign, and his tenure in office saw a dramatic decrease in Sirion's economy, its military power, and the size of its nobility. He was ultimately defeated in an election by his successor. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Doranthir Tezokian'''<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| June 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Another of the line of Tezokian stood for the Premiership, claiming he would restore stability after Micah's uneven leadership. He did just that, but soon continental events would overwhelm his agenda, and dictate that he become a great leader in crisis. For it was during Doranthir's rule that the abduction and possibly murder of Lyanna Arylon, Duchess of the capital district and Governess of the Capital, was stolen from the Republican Palace while her husband was asleep in bed. As tensions with Alexandria and Shadowdale rose, the Lord Commander of Sirion disappeared as well, causing widespread fear that Sirion was under attack by a group of shadowy assassins. Doranthir ordered an expedition, led by Lyanna's husband Monterys, to search for Lyanna in the south-west, reaching the edge of the continent.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker [[Arylon Family/Rearden|Rearden Arylon]]'''<br />
| June 6, 2021<br />
| April 6, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |Former commoner elevated to the nobility in service to Sirion. Half-brother of the legendary Duchess Lyanna Arylon, Margravine of Sirion City and long time fiduciary of the realm. Inherited a badly dispirited and weakened Sirion, campaigning on a pledge to revitalize the realm and restore it to glory. The imperial domination of the realm of Shadowdale over the continent loomed over Sirion foreign policy in this era, as did the implosion of Sirion's alliance partner, Eponllyn. Made major reforms to government, including the elevation of the title of Lord Speaker to the premiership, as well as a change to the republican system of government to favor landed appointments, and less frequent elections. Went to war with Shadowdale over demands of access to investigate his sister's disappearance.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Doranthir Tezokian'''<br />
| April 6, 2022<br />
| June 22, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |Doranthir returned to the Speakership, promising to turn the page on the war with Shadowndale, now over, and craft Sirion's new future. After some limited success, Doranthir mysteriously disappeared, leading many within Sirion to suspect that he had been taken by the same people that had come for Lyanna Arylon. He has not been seen since. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| June 22, 2022<br />
| April 6, 2023<br />
| align="left"; |Upon Doranthir's mysterious disappearance, the realm turned once again to an experienced hand, and elected Ivo Mersault as Lord Speaker. Ivo, now in his fourth premiership, returned stability to the realm and promised more revitalization and growth, building on the recent renewal. Having achieved what he set out to achieve, Lord Speaker Ivo Mersault stepped aside.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker [[Arylon Family/Rearden|Rearden Arylon]]'''<br />
| April 6, 2023<br />
| January 6, 2024<br />
| align="left"; |Though he did not expect to return to the Speakership, members of the Sirion aristocracy asked him to step forward and lead once more. Since returning, Rearden has made diplomatic overtures to Shadowdale, seeking to rebuild bonds of friendship that were strained in his first tenure. He also made a historic mission to the south to visit the realm of [[Perdan]] and her Queen Alyssa Kingsley, long a close associate of the House of Arylon. That diplomatic meeting produced an informal alliance, which enhanced the security of both realms. Sirion continued to prosper through his reign, and it began to reconnect disconnected regions of the Republic once more. Soon, Sirion grew to be the largest realm on the East Continent, boasting the largest nobility of any realm as well, making good on Rearden's charge to restore the glory of the Republic. Later, due to Sirion's success, the people of [[Oberndorf]] and [[Ashforth]] declared their independence from [[Eponllyn]], aligning with the Republic. Shortly thereafter, Eponllyn declared war on Sirion, and Rearden led the realm in defending the realm. The war ended with a crushing victory by Sirion, confirming their ownership of Oberndorf and Ashforth. After leading Sirion to a new renaissance of glory and power, Rearden made the decision to retire from public service and allow another to lead the realm. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Jay II Fireborn'''<br />
| January 6, 2024<br />
| ''Currently serving''<br />
| align="left"; | Elected by acclimation after Rearden's retirement, Jay II pledged as his first act to attempt to reconstitute a contiguous realm holding, recapturing key regional links. As he took office, [[Shadowdale]], [[Caligus]] and [[Perdan (Realm)|Perdan]] were in the midst of a great and bloody war. Sirion had, to that point, remained out of the conflict, but the question of whether that non-interference would continue would have to soon be answered. <br />
|}</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Sirionrulers&diff=219921Template:Sirionrulers2024-01-07T18:01:09Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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|-style="background-color: #DE0000;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #dddddd;font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"|RULING LINE OF THE ANCIENT REPUBLIC OF SIRION<br />
|-style="background:#FFC852"<br />
! width="250px"; | Ruler<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Begin<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Ended<br />
! width="1000px"; | Notes<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Circle Tezokian'''<br>''Later took a new name: "Ecthelion"'' <br />
| July 19, 2003<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Re-elected 08.23.2003 and 01.06.2004 (other PMs in between his reigns)<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period between the middle of 2003 and early 2008''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Handow Meadowcrest'''<br />
| February 1, 2008<br />
| September 1, 2009<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Romul Gamel'''<br />
| September 1, 2009<br />
| March 1, 2010<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Meristenzio [https://battlemaster.org/UserDetails.php?ID=24112&HistoryLevel=3 Peristaltico]'''<br />
| March 1, 2010<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Re-elected at least once, on April 1, 2010<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period after the re-election of Prime Minister Peristaltico until the premiership of Prime Minister Thunthorn''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ilias Thunthorn'''<br />
| August 1, 2011<br />
| May 5, 2012<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| May 5, 2012<br />
| August 17, 2012<br />
| align="left"; |Zakilevo Lapallanch took office in a time of uncertainty and immediately addressed expansionist threats from Westmoor, leading to the successful incorporation of Commonyr into Sirion. When diplomatic efforts with Westmoor failed, Zakilevo declared war, and Sirion emerged victorious in several battles, liberating Bruck and Greatbridge. Zakilevo's leadership was marked by a commitment to securing peace on the continent, leading to successful negotiations and the surrender of Westmoor. To celebrate this victory, he organized a grand tournament, honoring Duke Ecthelion's service. Following this period of service, Zakilevo stepped down as Prime Minister and joined Caligus' colony, Dunnera.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Rugina Blakeshadow'''<br />
| August 19, 2012<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period after Prime Minister Blakeshadow's reign until the time of Prime Minister Lapallanch''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| January 5, 2013<br />
| April 11, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |In his second term as Prime Minister of Sirion, Zakilevo Lapallanch navigated a tumultuous period marked by internal and external challenges. However, his most significant and enduring accomplishment was his leadership during the Epic Battle of Oberndorf. This historic battle stands as a testament to Zakilevo's resolve and the bravery of Sirion's forces, etching his legacy in the annals of Sirion's history during his second tenure as Prime Minister.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Erik Eyolf'''<br />
| April 11, 2013<br />
| May 5, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch'''<br />
| May 5, 2013<br />
| July 10, 2013<br />
| align="left"; |During his third and final term as Prime Minister of Sirion, Zakilevo Lapallanch's most significant accomplishment came during the Siege of Oligarch, where the combined forces of Sirion and Nivemus achieved victory, securing the surrender of Oligarch, Greatbridge, and Bruck in exchange for Evora. This marked a pivotal moment in Sirion's expansion, bringing the realm to its maximum size of 32 regions, making it the largest realm the continent had ever witnessed. Despite these achievements, Zakilevo's tenure was not without controversy and disagreements within the Council, leading to his eventual retirement and release from his duties as a noble of Sirion.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ecthelion Tezokian'''<br />
| July 14, 2013<br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background-color: #F1F1F1;font-size:11px; line-height:20px" <br />
| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #000000;"|''Government records missing for the period between the premierships of Prime Minister Tezokian''<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ecthelion Tezokian'''<br />
| January 15, 2016<br />
| March 6, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| March 6, 2016<br />
| December 12, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |Text<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Thomas Foxglove'''<br />
| December 12, 2016<br />
| November 6, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |One of the longest consecutively serving rulers in the history of Sirion, Thomas Foxglove's time in office was defined by what several commenters have deemed "The Great War," which ultimately became a continent-wide conflict involving nearly every realm. Sirion led a grand coalition against the mostly southern powers which were led by Perdan. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| November 6, 2019<br />
| December 6, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |Former Prime Minister Ivo Mersault stepped into the role of Prime Minister after the sudden and mysterious abdication of the premiership by Thomas Foxglove. In the uncertainty that existed within the realm, Ivo was able to effectively lead the realm and preserve the stability of Sirion through the continued war in the South against Perdan. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Zadek Dragul'''<br />
| December 6, 2019<br />
| August 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Zadek, a respected figure within Sirion, was entrusted with leadership after Ivo's custodian government expired. He ably led the realm and maintained its strength, continuing to fight the war against the Southern Alliance, though began the process of negotiating for peace. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| August 6, 2020<br />
| September 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Prime Minister Ivo Mersault returned as a caretaker government to see Sirion through a transition to new leadership. Ably led the realm as the next generation of leaders began to step up. Formally ended the war agains the South, which had been largely negotiated by his predecessor.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Monterys Velaryon'''<br />
| September 6, 2020<br />
| October 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Came to power promising to revitalize the realm and give it a new energy. Succeeded diplomatically in restoring Sirion's prestige across the continent. Engaged in a massive rebuilding project, restored much of the military strength of the realm. Saw the outbreak of war between Shadowdale and Perleone against Sirion's ally Eponllyn, and declared war in return. Sirion's armies performed brilliantly under his leadership. As the war ended quickly, he decided to step aside for another having accomplished what he had sought to accomplish. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Micah Smallwood'''<br />
| October 6, 2020<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Prime Minister Micah Smallwood, one of the youngest men ever to lead the realm, came to power on a platform of cultural growth, religious influence, and continued strength. Unfortunately, there was a great deal of chaos in his reign, and his tenure in office saw a dramatic decrease in Sirion's economy, its military power, and the size of its nobility. He was ultimately defeated in an election by his successor. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Prime Minister Doranthir Tezokian'''<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| June 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Another of the line of Tezokian stood for the Premiership, claiming he would restore stability after Micah's uneven leadership. He did just that, but soon continental events would overwhelm his agenda, and dictate that he become a great leader in crisis. For it was during Doranthir's rule that the abduction and possibly murder of Lyanna Arylon, Duchess of the capital district and Governess of the Capital, was stolen from the Republican Palace while her husband was asleep in bed. As tensions with Alexandria and Shadowdale rose, the Lord Commander of Sirion disappeared as well, causing widespread fear that Sirion was under attack by a group of shadowy assassins. Doranthir ordered an expedition, led by Lyanna's husband Monterys, to search for Lyanna in the south-west, reaching the edge of the continent.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Rearden Arylon'''<br />
| June 6, 2021<br />
| April 6, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |Former commoner elevated to the nobility in service to Sirion. Half-brother of the legendary Duchess Lyanna Arylon, Margravine of Sirion City and long time fiduciary of the realm. Inherited a badly dispirited and weakened Sirion, campaigning on a pledge to revitalize the realm and restore it to glory. The imperial domination of the realm of Shadowdale over the continent loomed over Sirion foreign policy in this era, as did the implosion of Sirion's alliance partner, Eponllyn. Made major reforms to government, including the elevation of the title of Lord Speaker to the premiership, as well as a change to the republican system of government to favor landed appointments, and less frequent elections. Went to war with Shadowdale over demands of access to investigate his sister's disappearance.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Doranthir Tezokian'''<br />
| April 6, 2022<br />
| June 22, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |Doranthir returned to the Speakership, promising to turn the page on the war with Shadowndale, now over, and craft Sirion's new future. After some limited success, Doranthir mysteriously disappeared, leading many within Sirion to suspect that he had been taken by the same people that had come for Lyanna Arylon. He has not been seen since. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Ivo Mersault'''<br />
| June 22, 2022<br />
| April 6, 2023<br />
| align="left"; |Upon Doranthir's mysterious disappearance, the realm turned once again to an experienced hand, and elected Ivo Mersault as Lord Speaker. Ivo, now in his fourth premiership, returned stability to the realm and promised more revitalization and growth, building on the recent renewal. Having achieved what he set out to achieve, Lord Speaker Ivo Mersault stepped aside.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Rearden Arylon'''<br />
| April 6, 2023<br />
| January 6, 2024<br />
| align="left"; |Though he did not expect to return to the Speakership, members of the Sirion aristocracy asked him to step forward and lead once more. Since returning, Rearden has made diplomatic overtures to Shadowdale, seeking to rebuild bonds of friendship that were strained in his first tenure. He also made a historic mission to the south to visit the realm of [[Perdan]] and her Queen Alyssa Kingsley, long a close associate of the House of Arylon. That diplomatic meeting produced an informal alliance, which enhanced the security of both realms. Sirion continued to prosper through his reign, and it began to reconnect disconnected regions of the Republic once more. Soon, Sirion grew to be the largest realm on the East Continent, boasting the largest nobility of any realm as well, making good on Rearden's charge to restore the glory of the Republic. Later, due to Sirion's success, the people of [[Oberndorf]] and [[Ashforth]] declared their independence from [[Eponllyn]], aligning with the Republic. Shortly thereafter, Eponllyn declared war on Sirion, and Rearden led the realm in defending the realm. The war ended with a crushing victory by Sirion, confirming their ownership of Oberndorf and Ashforth. After leading Sirion to a new renaissance of glory and power, Rearden made the decision to retire from public service and allow another to lead the realm. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Lord Speaker Jay II Fireborn'''<br />
| January 6, 2024<br />
| ''Currently serving''<br />
| align="left"; | Elected by acclimation after Rearden's retirement, Jay II pledged as his first act to attempt to reconstitute a contiguous realm holding, recapturing key regional links. As he took office, [[Shadowdale]], [[Caligus]] and [[Perdan (Realm)|Perdan]] were in the midst of a great and bloody war. Sirion had, to that point, remained out of the conflict, but the question of whether that non-interference would continue would have to soon be answered. <br />
|}</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Westgardrulers&diff=219913Template:Westgardrulers2024-01-05T13:54:18Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #dddddd;font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"|RULING LINE OF WESTGARD<br />
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! width="250px"; | Ruler<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Begin<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Ended<br />
! width="1200px"; | Notes<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Archon Faldron Nethercoate'''<br />
| December 16, 2015<br />
| March 19, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |First ruler of the newly established realm of Westgard<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Archon Aarn Hemmingst'''<br />
| March 22, 2016<br />
| October 2, 2016<br />
| align="left"; |Disappeared under mysterious circumstances<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Archon Rosalind Foxglove'''<br />
| October 6, 2016<br />
| November 1, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |Longest serving Archon. Went to war with Tol Goldora to preserve Westgard's claim on the city of [[Golden Farrow]], ultimately capturing the city and defending it successfully against the Goldorans. Retired from service.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Archon Lukan Fuor'''<br />
| November 5, 2019<br />
| January 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Strong advocate of the war against Tol Goldora. Oversaw a great decline in territorial holdings controlled by Westgard, and engaged in a devastating war of attrition which left both Westgard and Tol Goldora in ruins. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''High King Gheric Arylon'''<br />
| January 6, 2020<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Son of [[Arylon Family|Fisc Arylon]], the former High King of Everguard, the geographic and ideological precursor to Westgard. Forged continental peace on Dwilight and ended the [[Dwilight/Gold Sea Conflict|Gold Sea War]] with the creation of the [[Golden Farrow Accords]]. Journeyed to the heart of [[Zuma]] lands in response to the destruction of [[Valkyrja]]. Instrumental in the recapture of the great city of [[Darfix]] by Avernus. Crushed an insurrection by Henrik Thrane, The Betrayer. Reformed government and created two new duchies. Founded The Order of the Emerald Shield. Expanded Westgard to its largest territorial holdings in the history of the realm, known today as the '''Golden Age of Westgard'''. <br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''High Queen Alessia de Medici'''<br />
| January 6, 2021<br />
| April 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Wife of the former High King [[Arylon Family|Gheric Arylon]], and former High Adjudicator. Made Constitutional reform and devolution of power central to her reign. Was informally referred to as the "Most Serene Queen of Westgard" by her partisans.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''High Queen Flavia Schwarzherzig'''<br />
| April 6, 2021<br />
| July 19, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Presided over a period of stability in the realm, with a somewhat declined territorial holding. A great critic of the [[Dwilight/Gold Sea Conflict|Gold Sea War]], her foreign policy focused on continued agnosticism as to the other realms on the continent. Engaged in a controversial program of territorial raids of rogue lands to gather resources for Westgard. Disappeared under mysterious circumstances and has not been seen since.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''High King Lucky Harte'''<br />
| July 19, 2021<br />
| November 16, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Elected promising to develop new resources that could lead to economic prosperity, and lead Westgard into, as he called it, "another Golden Era." Was not able to achieve any major initiatives, and spent but a short time on the Crystal Throne<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''High King Lowry Cameron'''<br />
| November 16, 2021<br />
| July 23, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |High King Lowry Cameron came to power hoping to restore stability to Westgard after the slow and precipitous decline experienced by the Kingdom prior to his ascension. His rule saw Westgard shrink to its smallest territorial holding in a generation. Controversially, he reformed the government and ended elections for the Emerald Crown, declaring himself High King for life. Over time, the realm continued to whither away, until the remaining nobility of Westgard began to protest his leadership and demand he step down. High King Lowry abdicated honorably, in accordance with the wishes of Westgard<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''High King Gheric Arylon'''<br />
| July 26, 2022<br />
| ''Currently serving''<br />
| align="left"; |Having previously served as High King, Gheric Arylon was once again chosen to sit on the Crystal Throne, promising to reverse the near destruction of Westgard. During his tenure, an assassin from [[Luria Nova]] attempted to kill the High King, the High Adjudicator and several Westgard citizens. In response, after many warnings, the High king declared war on the Lurians, beginning a war that would ultimately end with the death of the Lurian assassin. After the war concluded, he engineered the immigration of several citizens from [[Astrum]] to Westgard, making good on his promise to restore the prominence of Westgard. The realm was able to radically expand its borders, once again commanding regions that had long since been abandoned, re-establishing '''The Great Western Wall''', and raising the Emerald Flag of Westgard over all of its former Empire. Later in his reign, the realm of Wicrose engaged in destructive attacks on Westgard, in particular its rural farmlands. In response, after repeated warnings Gheric was forced to declare war to protect the realm. Westgard recovered [[Libidizedd]], which had been stolen and razed by Wicrose, and pressed the fight into the East, wiping out Wicrose's ability to wage war and leaving the realm in ashes.<br />
|}</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Fisc&diff=219669Arylon Family/Fisc2023-11-30T22:53:39Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Fisc Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=HIGH KING OF EVERGUARD<br />
|image=HighKingFiscArylon.jpg<br />
|realmimage=EverguardShield.png<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=DEAD<br />
|continent=[[South-East Island]]<br>[[Dwilight]]<br />
|nationality=[[Toren]]<br>[[Everguard]]<br>[[Averoth]]<br />
|titles=Chancellor of Averoth<br>High King of Westgard<br>Paladin Primus of Toren<br />
|lordships=Governor of [[Valkyrja]]<br>Governor of [[Gelene]]<br>Lord of [[Dakan]]<br />
|religion=[[Torenism|Torenist]]<br />
|religioustitle=Prophet of Tor<br />
|birthcity=[[Calis]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Cagilan Empire]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Avalair|Avalair Arylon]]<br />
|mother=Avery Stanford<br />
|partners=Saccharine de Nada (lover)<br>Luna Dawnstar<br />
|children=[[Arylon Family/Gheric|Gheric Arylon]]<br>[[Arylon Family/Lyanna|Lyanna Arylon]]<br>[[Arylon Family/Mathas|Mathas]]<br>[[Arylon Family/Rearden|Rearden Arylon]]<br />
|height=6'1"<br />
|weight=186 lb<br />
|hair=Brown<br />
|eyes=Green<br />
}}'''Fisc Arylon''', also known as '''The Emerald Knight''' and '''Fisc Silvertongue''', was a warrior, statesman, King and religious icon of great fame in the old days of our world. Beginning his exploits on the now destroyed [[South-East Island]], his reputation as a fierce warrior would be sharpened while fighting for the realm of [[Toren]]. <br />
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He is, however, best known among the ancient families as the first '''[[Everguard/Ruling Line|High King]]''' of the realm of [[Everguard]] in north-western [[Dwilight]]. Everguard was the first Kingdom founded in Dwilight that reached into the monster-infested hordes of the west. Fisc himself was the first man to lead knights-at-arms into that wilderness.<br />
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As High King, Fisc led his new nation to glory, quickly expanding his realm's borders as far west as the [[Shrine of Seeklander]], and as far south as [[Eidulb]]. Everguard quickly became known as the "Emerald Jewell" of the west, defending the realms of the east from unchecked monster invasions.<br />
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Sadly, his reign was eventually ended when Fisc was struck by a horrible twisting plague, robbing him of his health and forcing him to abdicate the Crystal Throne of Everguard. In the aftermath of his abdication, he would go on to [[Averoth/Ruling Line|lead]] another colony realm known as [[Averoth]] to the west, and then later would receive divine inspiration and found the religion of [[Torenism]] at the peak of the [[Dwilight/Mountain of Betrayal|Mountain of Betrayal]]. <br />
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Eventually, Everguard was betrayed and destroyed by the nation of [[Astrum]], and Averoth was nearly destroyed as well. Frustrated by the treachery and corruption systemic through Dwilight, Fisc and his children left the continent seeking a quiet life, withdrawn from the world.<br />
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Some years later, after the death of his wife, Fisc mysteriously disappeared, never to be seen again. Some have speculated that he grew restless and sought adventure beyond the known world. Some believe he died. Others think he may return some day. But today, he is gone.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
Fisc’s personality has drastically changed as he has grown older. When he was a young man, Fisc could easily be described as having an extremely volatile personality. He was prone to dramatic emotional mood swings – from elation and exuberance to sullen and reflective. He was an aggressive, brash man who acted first and thought second, and a great deal of his personal worldview was shaped by his anger.<br />
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Fisc’s rage in his early years stemmed from his realization that the world by its very nature was an unjust, dangerous place – and that no one, not even family could be trusted. Fisc himself was betrayed a number of times, which only more deeply cemented his feelings on the subject. Everything that happened in his life, from his abandonment by his father, to the senseless politicking he would later face taught him that life was not fair – and he reacted to this with deep seeded anger and resentment. This point of view on life also led to Fisc having something of a cynical and sarcastic sense of humor – something that made him popular among his peers, but betrayed his lack of confidence in himself or the world.<br />
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Fisc also had an extremely cavalier view of life, believing that it can only truly be lived if one does so in the moment, in an attempt to extract as much from one’s life as possible. This attitude caused him to take a great number of risks, prosecute his beliefs without a second thought, and take pleasure in much of mundane details of life others take for granted - such as the sweet smell of the air on a crisp autumn day, the bitter bite of a dark brew, or the soft touch of a woman.<br />
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As his life progressed, however, Fisc began to change. The anger that so often consumed him had driven him to fight. Fight against enemies of the flesh, and of the heart. He fought his battles without reservation, filled with hate and bloodlust - seeking revenge and penance for the wickedness of the world. Because he was so distrustful of people, and so skeptical of justice – he himself became obsessed with personal loyalty, and seeking to prosecution of justice in the world. He would never betray, he would never seek revenge over justice and he would attempt to correct the wickedness and corruption of the world.<br />
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Ironically, it was this point of view that calmed his soul. Age and experience (''as well as his marriage'') has now taught him that his flashes of pure unadulterated rage do not serve him as well as he had thought – and as such he has learned to temper those feelings and channel them into more productive exercises. He has found that if he seeks truth, justice and loyalty, that they are indeed in the world and can be cultivated. He can no longer be easily goaded into throwing the first punch, as he once could, nor does he anymore act before thinking.<br />
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Since gaining real political power, he has also learned the wisdom of compromise and diplomacy. A young Fisc hated the blabbering foolishness of diplomats, and viewed politics as talking when action was required. It was his brother Taran who enjoyed the game of power, and it was he who hated it, and did not want anything to do with it – which is perhaps why he acquired it.<br />
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Today, '''Fisc Arylon''' is the '''High King of [[Everguard]]''', is married to the beautiful '''Luna Dawnstar''' and expects to soon have children. His hardness and fierce outlook on life has been replaced by a more mature and statesman-like personality.<br />
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However, do not be fooled by his now quiet, thoughtful and reserved demeanor – if pushed to a point that he feels calls for it, Fisc is still the most dangerous and fierce man in the Arylon family – his anger and aggressiveness are not gone, only now below the surface, waiting to explode. <br />
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==Early History==<br />
[[Image:Sword.jpg|500px|thumb|left|Sword of [[Avalair Arylon]] - taken by Fisc after his father's death.]]Fisc's early life mirrored his brother Taran's. Those who knew the twins at this point in their lives have often said that Taran was a popular, outgoing extravert, and Fisc was a more reserved, less scholastic person. Nonetheless, both boys did well in school, up until they were 7 years old - when Avalair made the decision to set off for the colonies and attempt to carve out an estate in the expansive lands.<br />
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===Staying Behind===<br />
Since both Taran and Fisc were too young to take part in their father's expedition, they remained in Nardil to continue their education, while their brothers '''Jaden''' and '''Galen''' went with Avalair. This separation affected Fisc a great deal more than Taran, causing him to lose interest in his studies, and retreat away from friends, classes, and sports. He began to grow bitter at his father's absence, acting out and continually getting himself suspended from the [[Nardil Academy]], where the boys attended school. He seemed to be on track to burn out early, despite Taran's efforts to include him and temper his behavior.<br />
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All of that changed when the twins received word from their father stating that he was now in the south-east island, fighting for the nation of '''[[Toren]]'''. Avalair’ letter informed Fisc of the death of his mother and brothers Jaden and Galen (''or so he thought''), and his own indentured servitude to a noble in Toren.<br />
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Enraged at his perception of his father, Fisc immediately left '''Cagilan Empire''' and set off for the south-east island. Before he left he confronted Taran and as the elder brother ordered him to stay in Nardil and keep the family estate until he returned – this request, and Taran’s breaking of his word to Fisc, was the source of their animosity in later years. <br />
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===Seeking His Father Across the Sea===<br />
So consumed with anger and vengeance aimed at his father for causing his family to be destroyed, he vowed to go to Toren and find Avalair. He arrived in Toren Stronghold shortly thereafter and began to investigate his father's whereabouts. The trail got hot nearly a month later, when he got word from a local trader that Avalair was seen in Lesthem, on the front lines in Toren's struggle against the nation of Taselek. Fisc immediately set after him.<br />
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He found the armies of Toren camped on the field the night before the battle and stealthily observed the troop movements, looking anxiously for his father. Hate burned in his mind for Avalair - Fisc blamed him for the death of his mother and two older brothers, [[Jaden Arylon|Jaden]] and [[Galen Arylon|Galen]]. It was Avalair's own irrational need for power, land and title that had lead him to the colonies, and caused his family to go with him. Fisc had always believed that his mother never really wanted to go, and that it was only her love for Avalair that convinced her to follow him to the new world.<br />
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Deep into the night, Fisc approached the tent he had identified as Avalair's. Quietly he slipped by the night watch guards and opened the canvas of the tent, dagger in hand – Fisc intended to kill his father in retribution.<br />
What he found shocked him. Avalair was to his left flank with an arrow drawn in a bow. Ignoring reason, Fisc dove for his father attempting to slash his throat, but he was easily disarmed by his more experienced foe. Avalair swung Fisc to the ground and held him there with his boot.<br />
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Fisc was forced to lay there and listen to his father talk. He had apparently been warned of Fisc’s arrival by a letter from Taran, who disagreed with Fisc’s assertions about Avalair (''this was yet another point of contention among the twins that caused a major rift in their relationship'').<br />
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He tried to speak up and shout his father down, but he could barely squeek out a noise, let alone talk. Avalair continued to speak, telling him that it was in fact his mother Genesis who had asked ''him'' to go to the colonies and settle in Giblot. He informed his son that he believed he could restore his name by remaining in the Cagilan Empire - eventually reconciling with his father Alexis. She did not agree, and threatened to leave him unless he was able to restore his family name, carve out an estate for himself, and bring honor to the name Avalair Arylon once again.<br />
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He continued, telling Fisc how he had forced his wife and sons to stay behind in Giblot while he was out on the frontier expanding his territory - so as to protect them from harm. Avalair explained that their deaths were the result of a great coalition of honorless nobles, and that the only reason his family was threatened at all was because the coalition was able to get to his Manor in Giblot before he could get his family out to sea.<br />
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He also made it clear to Fisc that in one year, he was to be released from his servitude to the Toren lord who had bought his freedom, and that he planned to return to Giblot and exact his revenge for the death of his family, then once again return home to the Cagilan Empire and reclaim his honor, glory and respect.<br />
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Fisc was stunned - it was apparent now that he had completely misjudged his father. A sneaking admiration crept into his heart, washing away the rage and hate he had felt only hours before. <br />
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He apologized to his father and pledged to help him in his cause – Avalair agreed.<br />
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===The Death of Avalair Arylon===<br />
The next day, the reunited father and son marched on Lesthem. The forces of Taselak were more extensive than originally thought, and Toren's General was killed at the outset of the fighting. In disarray, confused and outnumbered, Toren's armies were quickly cut through. Avalair and Fisc were holding the third hill to the west of the fighting, but as Taselak advanced they became surrounded.<br />
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Faced with capture, Avalair threw down his sword and ordered Fisc to do the same. This was supposed to be honorable combat, so the forces of Taselak would take them prisoner, and they would be able to buy their way out in the future - living to fight another day. As a unit captain approached him, Avalair called out his name, rank and informed him of his surrender.<br />
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The captain, a bloodthirsty maniac named ''' [[Rahvin Templar|Rahvin]] ''' said nothing, approached Avalair, withdrew his sword and sliced his head off in one foul swoop. Rahvin laughed, mounted his horse and ordered his men to leave Fisc where he was.<br />
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Horrified at what he had witnessed, Fisc dove to the ground and wailed. He had just learned his father was a truly honorable man, and now he had been stolen from him. <br />
Fisc was unable to contain his anger. He bent down and withdrew Avalair's sword from the ground, rose to the first riderless horse he could find, and charged after Rahvin and his men with bloodlust in his eyes. It wasn't long until he was on their heels.<br />
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As Fisc rode for him, Rahvin dismounted and waited. Fisc approached, and his enemy dove on the ground, rolling and slicing the legs of the horse, throwing Fisc from it violently. He quickly recovered and wildly hacked at Rahvin, desperately trying to score a killing blow. The experienced captain easily blocked his attempts. Finally, as Fisc raised his sword and left himself open, Rahvin drew a dagger and stabbed Fisc in the thigh, then he kicked him over to the ground.<br />
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The man who killed his father cackled wildly and mounted his steed again, leaving Fisc bleeding on the ground. His blood loss was profound, and he lost consciousness.<br />
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==Dedication to Toren==<br />
[[Image: Fisc alone.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Fisc Arylon pledging his life to the King of Toren]]<br />
When Fisc awoke, he found himself among a deserted battlefield littered with dead bodies. Rage consumed Fisc, and he had nowhere to direct it as he was alone. On his knees and covered in blood, he grabbed his hair and let out a great scream of agony.<br />
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Collecting himself, he found that Avalair's sword was still there - he picked it up and placed it in his back holster. He resolved at that moment that he would never touch another sword in battle as long as he drew breath. He then began walking toward the city of Toren Stronghold – it was unavoidable now, he had business there.<br />
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Along the way to the Stronghold, Fisc stopped at a number of small towns to rest. At each stop, he would spend time at a local tavern and drink heavy amounts of beer, reflecting upon his own sorrow, regret and anger. Curious locals would hear his story and learn that he was traveling to Toren Stronghold, and many would ask to join him. Each small village he would stop at, By the time he finally arrived at the city he commanded 25 eager young men, all of whom felt a rush of bloodlust that reflected the young nobleman they accompanied.<br />
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Once he arrived, Fisc directed one of his men to carry a letter to Phear Phantom, Pontifex of the realm of Toren. The letter told the story of how he arrived to Toren, and asked permission to pledge his life and his sword to the realm. He then spent a day in the city, entertaining his men and resting, before setting out for the front lines.<br />
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Upon his first encounter with enemy forces after beginning his career in Toren, Fisc's unit was severely damaged, and he needed to withdraw from the front and return to [[Toren Stronghold]] to refit his unit. In his naiveté, he turned his back on the enemy as he retreated. He had been wounded and his usual acute senses did not see a Taselek soldier approaching him from the rear. Just as the enemy soldier drew his blade to strike Fisc, he felt a wind blow past his face and heard the sound' of an arrow burying itself in a man’s chest. At first, he thought the arrow was intended to kill him, and so he drew his weapon to attack the archer.<br />
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However, he heard a body drop behind him, turned around to look and saw a soldier now laying face first on the ground - sword in hand, arrow in chest. Fisc understood what had just happened, the female archer had saved his life because he had been negligent with his own life.<br />
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The woman walked up to Fisc, nodded in his direction and uttered her name - Averyll. She was the countess of the region of Jerelin, and the Fiduciary of Toren. Averyll smiled, and clapped her hand on the young soldiers back. <br />
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He and Averyll would meet on the battlefield a number of times. Fisc was even able to repay the life debt at a large fateful battle in the region of '''Falens'''. When Averyll had been knocked to the ground and was vulnerable to attack, Fisc placed himself between Averyll and a group of 10 Taselek soldier, managing to hold them long enough for her to escape and fall back to a safe position.<br />
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After Falens, Averyll invited Fisc to come to Jerelin to her personal estate. The two became great friends, sharing drinks and war stories. This friendship forged what can be considered an strong alliance between their two great houses, which exists to this day.<br />
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==Ascention to Lordship==<br />
[[Image:Manor.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Manor of [[Fisc Arylon]] - assumed upon his grant of landed nobility.]]<br />
Fisc began to build his legend in the trenches. He was angry, passionate, vengeful but most of all, he was brutal. His naked rage was taken out on any enemy he faced on the battlefield. Early in his career, Fisc was hardly a proficient and brilliant soldier - he was surviving on his own bloodlust, and all too often his extreme behavior would come close to killing him. On more than one occasion, his recklessness led to the death of men under his command, something that only furthered his frustration and angst.<br />
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But one thing was undeniable, for however foolish and short sighted he was, he was an efficient and maniacal soldier. He became something of a berserker - wildly (and mercilessly) slaughtering anyone who came in his path, completely abandoning the conventions of traditional warfare. Each time the [[Army of Tor]] was ordered out, Fisc was there in the front, aggressively attacking the opponent. He was instrumental in victories at Falens, Seggelin and Lesthem, though his commanders were beginning to worry that his potential as a soldier was being wasted by his irrational behavior.<br />
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Averyll begged him to stop. She would tell him that if he ever met a truly proficient warrior, that his anger would be a weapon that could easily be used ''against'' him, and that he was only notching body counts because he was facing conscriptions. He didn't listen - not only were his emotions erupting from him, but he began to fall in love with the idea of his own success. He began to feel invincible, becoming insufferably arrogant.<br />
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Something was about to change.<br />
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The great [[Pontifex]] of Toren, Sir '''Phear Fantom''' was present at a great battle in Lesthem. At this battle, the heroic leader was slain - ending the reign of the most influential ruler on South-East Island. This vacated the office of Pontifex and began a series of events that would lead to Fisc's advancement within the realm of Toren.<br />
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The forces Toren faced in Lesthem were professional soldiers, and many of them were of a quality Fisc had not yet seen. He had charged into the battle as he had every time - but this time he was struck down. First an archer connected with Fisc's right shoulder, then another in his thigh. As the battle continued, a skilled Taselak warrior disarmed Fisc and stabbed him in the chest with a dagger. He survived the attack, but it left him crippled for months afterward.<br />
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The ensuing election for Pontifex saw the elevation of Fisc's greatest friend, '''Averyll''' in a narrow victory. Once taking command of the realm, Averyll felt she had to find a way to temper Fisc's aggressive death wish. He had sacrificed and proven his worth as a soldier and as a man, and so she decided that perhaps the best way to rehabilitate his mind was to grant him a title, and give him responsibility over a region of land. After much thought, Averyll dispatched a courier to the front in Lesthem (where Fisc was still healing) to order him to travel to '''Dakan''' with her, to take command of the region.<br />
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==Entry Into Politics - Fiduciary==<br />
[[Image: Gold.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Fisc's tenure as Fiduciary of Toren would prove extremely beneficial to his political career.]]As Averyll was the previous Fiduciary of Toren, upon her ascension to Pontifex she was forced to abdicate the duties of Fiduciary and a replacement was needed. At the Nardil Academy as a boy, Fisc had an aggressive scholastic education in finance, trade and tax policy. Certainly no expert - but more than competent enough to serve the realm in financial matters.<br />
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Initially though, Fisc did not seek the position. He had just been humbled in battle, proven to be a hotheaded, arrogant young man, and was given a title that he didn't believe he truly deserved. He also felt that in the realm there were likely others with a higher level of understanding of financial matters, and that a noble would step forward and become the consensus choice as Averyll's replacement. As time went on however, it became apparent that the field of candidates was inadequate, and the realm needed a strong presence to lead the financial matters that were at the time in transition.<br />
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He did not make the decision to run until he spoke to '''Pontifex Averyll''' about the situation. From the conversation, Averyll got the impression that his near death on the battlefield and quiet humble reflection on the path of his life was a good sign, and that perhaps serving the realm would help him find focus and purpose in his life. She gave him his blessing, and ordered him to run.<br />
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Upon returning to '''Toren Stronghold''', Fisc began a ruthlessly efficient campaign to gain the position. Reinvigorated by the belief that his life was perhaps finally on track, humbled by his experiences and matured by his losses - he campaigned with the same vigor he used to fight with. Pledging a transparent and open administration of finances, Fisc made ''direct appeals'' to each individual noble in Toren, informing them of his detailed plans for the position while speaking individually to each. The grassroots campaign struck a cord with a great deal of Toren nobles, who have increasingly felt distanced from their rulers and responded positively to being spoken to on an individual level.<br />
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The ground level work paid off, with Fisc winning the election with 47.7% of the vote, despite facing 14 separate candidates. His victory was by more than 32%, giving him a clear mandate and vote of support from the people of Toren. His service to the realm would prove successful, allowing him to win re-election several times, even against the brother of the heroic '''Pontifex Phear'''. In his later writings, Fisc would often say that his experience as Fiduciary and the campaigns to gain the position were the most valuable events of his life - leading him to make peace with the establishment and mature his worldview.<br />
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==The First Toren Rebellion==<br />
[[Image: Rebels.jpg|430px|thumb|right|Loyalist forces overrunning the rebel positions in [[Toren Stronghold]].]]<br />
In the spring, Toren faced rebellion. At a time deep in the night, the underground movement that had been systematically planning their revolt finally acted. A noble named Hiddukel had originally planned on calling the rebellion, but circumstances prevented him from doing so - instead Zellion stepped up and while standing near the seat of government in Toren Stronghold, gave an impassioned speech, attempting to rally as many nobles as possible to the cause of the rebellion. <br />
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===Leading the Loyalist Forces===<br />
Fisc had inserted himself into the underground movement, using the pseudonym ''The Emerald Knight'' for nearly a month before the rebellion began. As such, he had been kept abreast of the activities of the rebels for some time, and was well aware of their intentions to call a rebellion when they did. He had warned the Advisory Council, and was standing by with several nobles just outside of Toren Stronghold, ready to respond when the rebellion was called.<br />
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After Zellion's speech, a few nobles openly declared themselves rebels while others declared loyal to the realm. Averyll was unavailable to rally the Loyalists at the time, and so Fisc, deeply familiar with the rebellions plans, took up the mantle of leading the Loyalists against the rebels. Gaius Julius was the first and most vocally supportive Marshall of the Loyalists, and Fisc instructed him to make preparations for the upcoming military campaign in Toren Stronghold to put down the rebellion.<br />
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Orders soon went out to all loyal nobles of Toren instructing them to return to Toren Stronghold to destroy the rebellion. Flocks of nobles, even those who were not pleased with the government, declared themselves loyalists and responded to the orders, moving to Toren Stronghold.<br />
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The rebels found themselves vastly outnumbered, and in only one day, their military effectiveness was cut off, effectively ending the threat they posed to the government.<br />
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===Rebellion Ends===<br />
Though Zellion called the rebellion, Hiddukel was the driving force behind it. After it became clear that the revolt had failed, Hiddukel offered himself to the Loyalist forces, calling for his own sacrifice as penance for the rebellion.<br />
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Fisc rejected Hiddukel's original offer, instead demanding that Hiddukel be executed for his crimes, that all rebels be exiled from South East Island, and that a direct contact be established between the Toren nobles and their government be appointed. Though Hiddukel agreed to these terms, Averyll gave a public call for healing, and asked that Hiddukel be exiled, not executed. Fisc agreed to these terms, as did Hiddukel.<br />
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Fisc and Hiddukel then jointly ordered the rebels to disband their units, ending the rebellion.<br />
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==Fall From Grace==<br />
[[image:Swordfight4.JPG|300px|thumb|left|Fisc duels with Phettish to regain his honor.]]<br />
A major defining point in Fisc's life came as the dust settled following the rebellion. After another election victory for Fiduciary, he ordered his men to stay in Kail and provide civil defense, while he traveled to his home region of Dakan. Toren was in desperate need of new recruitment centers, so Fisc went to Dakan and immediately invested his own family's money in the creation of a new recruitment center. The Dakan Omega Force Special Forces center was erected quickly, and it began recruiting men right away.<br />
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After its construction, Fisc immediately headed back to Toren Stronghold to recruit a new group of soldiers. What he did not know was that the Taselak army had somehow obtained intelligence stating that the Fiduciary of Toren was traveling from the northern regions to Toren Stronghold, and had no unit to protect him. They immediately set out to intercept him, cornering him in Kail.<br />
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Fisc was taken prisoner immediately and brought to Taselak. His absence from the realm necessitated an election for a replacement Fiduciary. Phettish, who Fisc had handily defeated by over 40% of the vote just days before won the election, and controversially announced that he would not abdicate the position of Fiduciary after Fisc returned from prison.<br />
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The announcement infuriated Fisc, as well as a great deal of other nobles in Toren. Fisc had bribed the guards in his prison cell, and had received word of Phettish's decision and immediately spoke out about his belief that Phettish was acting dishonorably. He accused him of opportunism and blind ambition, using a brief incarceration to usurp authority that he had been denied by a wide margin only days prior. Phettish responded with harsh criticisms of Fisc, creating a massive personal divide among the two men.<br />
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After an aggressive public debate, Fisc pledged that he would not put the realm through a power war with Phettish, and would instead concede to his power grab, and spare the realm of a public argument over the position. He then further announced he would not seek re-election as Fiduciary, being completely disillusioned with the democratic process in the realm of Toren, no longer wanting to be any part of it.<br />
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As time passed and Fisc began to quiet his dissension, Phettish began to stumble, collecting a paltry tax and doing little more than making an announcement that Toren needed more regions to collect more gold. Fisc was continually disgusted with Phettish's behavior and now his performance, and decided to privately write him to prod him into acting more appropriately.<br />
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Unfortunately, Phettish was in no mood to be questioned, and wrote an insulting letter back to Fisc. Making one last attempt to plead with Phettish for reason, Fisc wrote yet another letter to him, calling him to task and demanding he modify his behavior. In a final insult to Fisc, Phettish did not even open his letter, rather crumbling it and ordering it sent back.<br />
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It was clear to Fisc that Phettish was wholly concerned with his own rise to power, and not about the good of the realm, or the honor of the nobles in the realm. <br />
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It was at that time that Fisc decided he would not stand for it anymore. He had been slighted enough. He had been lied about enough. He had witnessed enough slippery political maneuvering. Fisc no longer cared about his own power, or even his own life. Despite his frail body, still throbbing from the multiple injuries he suffered in a Taselak prison, he was going to satisfy his own personal honor, and challenge Phettish to a duel. <br />
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Phettish was an excellent swordsman, this much he knew. His youth and inexperience meant he was aggressive, powerful and he didn't know any better. Fisc's poor physical condition meant that he would be at a massive disadvantage in the fight, but he did not care - someone had to stand up to Phettish.<br />
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The two men gathered in the main square of Toren Stronghold and commenced with their battle. It raged for what seemed to Fisc like days - his experience (and Phettish's youth) and the adrenaline had helped him survive when in reality he should not have been fighting at all. Unfortunately as the battle wore on, Phettish gained the upper hand. His last memory was collapsing to the ground, and hearing Phettish order his revival at his tent. Fisc did not understand, Phettish should have killed him - it was a duel to the death.<br />
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==Reemergence==<br />
[[image:Armiesclash.JPG|250px|thumb|right|The Army of Tor crushes an enemy force.]]<br />
After the duel, he couldn't help but soften his heart, and let go of the hate he had for his opponent. He did not fully trust Phettish, nor did he like him - but for the first time in a long time, he respected him. In a way, he owed Phettish his life - and could not let that debt remain unpaid. As he healed, Fisc made a critical decision that he would remove himself from public life - he was shamed, beaten and demoralized, and felt that he no longer commanded the support of everyday nobles in Toren.<br />
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Now retreated from public life, Fisc became consumed with learning the intricacies of Marshaling soldiers - it was now his intention to abandon politics and devote himself to a purely militaristic life. As his studies progressed, a vacancy in the Marshal of the Army of Tor presented itself, and Fisc was chosen to take over the army. This presented Fisc his first real opportunity to command large groups of soldiers on the battlefield. <br />
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Soon after taking command, Fisc unofficially dubbed the army under his command the "[[Phoenix Guard]]" - a nickname intended to subtly indicate the army's rebirth from the ashes of the civil war, and its mission as the guardians of Toren holdings on the island. The Phoenix Guard henceforth became known for being fierce defenders in the face of overwhelming odds. The legacy of that army would eventually be so great that it would transcend continental borders.<br />
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Shortly after Fisc began to command men on the battlefield, he saw great success. His reputation, previously in ruins, began to reassert itself, and the nobles of Toren once again began to view him in a positive light. Ironically, a battle in Toren's southern lands that Fisc himself commanded saw Phettish captured by enemy soldiers, forcing the position of Fiduciary to once again stand for election. Fisc was uninterested in seeking the position once again, and actively stated to the realm that he had no desire to serve in that capacity. However, when the election came to pass, Fisc learned that he was yet again chosen to manage the realms finances, despite his own objections. He took it as a sign that the realm desired his leadership, and he pledged to fulfill the role.<br />
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He immediately began going to work for the realm, and given their support for him, he felt as though they had forgiven him for his duel of honor with Phettish.<br />
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==The Betrayal of Ikalak==<br />
The amended agreement with Ikalak had paid extreme dividends for Toren. It had freed them to focus on their southern border, retaking stolen lands, and expanding their realm right up to the borders of Taselak City.<br />
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Toren had made a fatal error, however. While they were taking regions from Taselak, they had given Ikalak free unfettered access to the south-east of Taselak, not reconquoring the lands that were to be given to Toren by treaty. That gave Ikalak a tremendous amount of land, money and people to command, and it became too much of a temptation for them to give up.<br />
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Ikalak pressed on into Belus, and then into Taselak City, initiating a takeover of their foes capital. Toren ordered them to retreat, but they did not comply. The Prime Minister of Ikalak, Maximus the Betrayer, informed the ruler of Toren that they intended to break the treaty.<br />
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===Dakan Invaded===<br />
After the betrayal of the oathbreakers began, Ikalak decided to move north, and attack the northern territories of Toren, as a path to the Stronghold itself. Dakan, being Toren's northernmost region, bordering Ikalak City itself, was the newest target of the oathbreakers. Immediately, Ikalak hordes began pouring into Dakan, attempting to take the region by force.<br />
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Fisc's long rule in the region, and its staunch, pius loyalty to the realm of Toren proved to be the greatest obsticle to the Ikalakian hegemon. Initial takeover attempts were immediately rebuked. Fisc, far from his homeland was unable to return to defend it, but he was not needed - the peasants of Dakan threw off the shackles of the invders quickly - rejecting those who lie and betray their word.<br />
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And so Ikalak pressed on, determined to take Dakan. With outstanding brutality, Ikalak ''again'' tried to take Dakan by force. They killed, raped, pillaged tax gold, and even desecrated Arylon Manor to show the people of Dakan that they intended to take the region, regardless of the sentiments of her people.<br />
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Once again, the brave peasants, showing loyalty to Fisc and to Toren, threw off their invaders once more. Ikalak had twice failed to take the humble rural land of Dakan - and the anger of the mighty realm became increasingly dangerous to Dakan. For a third time, Ikalak began a political takeover of Dakan.<br />
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Fearing for his peasants safety, and knowing that it was only a matter of time until Ikalak was able to hold the region - Fisc sent word to the leaders of the resistance in Dakan to lay down their arms. In a letter to the council, Fisc asked that resistance change, to no longer be that of active physical resistance, but instead changed itself to that of subterfuge, spying, undermining their new masters at every turn. He ordered Dakan to surrender to the invaders, so that countless peasants would be saved, and to ensure that if Toren was ever able to push north again, it would have a base of loyal subjects willing to do anything to see Toren achieve victory again.<br />
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So, with a heavy heart, the long held region of Dakan fell to Ikalak, and Fisc's title of Lordship was gone. He would not forget his home, however - and Ikalak would soon hear from him again.<br />
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==Paladin Primus of Toren==<br />
[[image:Slayer 2.JPG|500px|thumb|left|Fisc's soldiers ravage the southern countryside of Ikalak.]]<br />
Fisc had long stated that he did not desire to General the armies of Toren - he only wanted to Marshal a small force and turn them into an elite fighting force that Toren could depend on. His aspirations for higher office did not include Paladin Primus, even though it was becoming increasingly obvious that he was well suited for the position.<br />
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However, as is often the case - leadership was thrust upon him. Gaius Julius, then Paladin Primus of Toren, was captured during an ill advised sally of Toren Stronghold into Kail, and a replacement was needed. Fisc reluctantly realized that if he did not step forward, Toren would suffer from a lack of strong leadership, in a time when she needed it most. The next morning the voice of the people was heard, and Fisc was elected the next Paladin Primus in a landslide.<br />
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He inherited a tragically dangerous situation. Ikalak had pressed into and taken over most of northern Toren - including Dakan, Barakor and Riakond while attempting a takeover of Jerelin. In the south they had taken the crucial territory of Cave of Guilt, and the resurgent Taselak had pressed into Neralle, smelling weakness in Toren. Toren was losing ground quickly, and something had to be done, or the realm would not survive.<br />
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With the help of a small braintrust of Toren elite, Fisc initiated a bold new plan. Faced with a military that was unable to take on ''anyone'' in the open field, Fisc decided to change tactics.<br />
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Immediately he ordered nobles who had small units to drop their men as militia in critical areas, and move both into the deep north, and the deep south, to provide advance scoutings - giving a window into the enemies plans DAYS in advance. Additionally he ordered the Army of Tor and Tor's Retribution south through Falens into Ikalak territory. Both of these armies were converted into mobile marauding units, whose sole purpose now was to do as much critical damage to Ikalak as possible.<br />
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This new strategy paid massive dividens. The Army of Tor pressed into the deep south, causing three regions to be so hurt that they went rogue and defected from Ikalak. At the same time, the tax cofers of southern regions began to dry up as more and more gold went into the hands of Toren nobles, significantly hurting Ikalak's war effort. Given the scoutings being provided in deep areas in the south, the armies were able to stay one step ahead of Ikalak, and had free reign over the area.<br />
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In the north, Fisc ordered the Black Knights to defend Toren Stronghold - providing some measure of protection against a thirsty enemy wanting to stretch itself too far. The Black Knights valiantly were able to not only protect the stronghold, but keep the invaders from taking over Kail, which was their next step. Though it eventually did fall, Fisc and the fine soldiers of Toren were able to hold it off for quite some time.<br />
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Given his promise that he was not interested in serving as Paladin Primus for his own personal gain, Fisc abdicated the position at the end of the month - allowing a new general to be elected to lead the armies of the realm. His southern slash and burn campaign had been a wild success, and had sown some seeds that would see rewards just weeks later - but had also earned him a rather dubious nickname - ''"The Slayer of Ikalak".'' Fisc welcomed the name, as he felt that slaying oathbreakers was not anything to be ashamed of, but rather a public service to the South-East Island.<br />
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==Revenge==<br />
[[image:Stronghold_Defense_2.JPG|400px|thumb|right|The men of Toren defend the shining walls of Toren Stronghold.]]<br />
Ikalak's arrogance had grown beyond control. Kail had fallen, and they were on the doorstep to Toren Stronghold. Drunk with power, the hordes of mighty Ikalak set their sights on the walls of Toren Stronghold, convinced that all that was needed was a desire to conquor - and that would be enough to overcome Toren's defenses. Alas, overconfidence was their greatest weakness, and Ikalak marched on the Stronghold.<br />
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After retiring from the position of Paladin Primus, Fisc had gone south to join in the marauding with the rest of the Army of Tor. After a great deal of time personally overseeing the rape of many of the southern regions, Fisc was forced to withdraw to repair his equipment, pay his men and take care of several other affairs. His return to Toren Stronghold, as luck would have it, coincided with the oathbreakers foolheardy assault.<br />
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He arrived just in time. As he raced up the mountains into the Toren Valley, he could see Ikalak marching. He couldn't help but laugh to himself as he surveyed the attacking army - they were the superior force, but only on an open field. They didn't have the necessary strength to take the stronghold - they had too few seige engines, and far too much cavalry. This battle, it would seem, would actually be fun to fight.<br />
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Fisc positioned himself in the very front of the defending army - insistant that he kill as many Ikalakians as possible. It was he afterall who had negotiated the treaty amendment with Maximus on Averyll's orders. It was he, more than most nobles that burned with that betrayal. He was consumed with hatred, and a desire to exact his revenge on Ikalak.<br />
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That revenge came swiftly. The battle of Toren Stronghold ended quickly and decisively. Ikalak's entire northern army was smashed - annihilated to the point that send what soldiers they had screaming back to Ikalak City. The defenders on the walls roared and howled with delight as they saw the cowards retreat.<br />
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And then, only a day afterward, word was sent to Toren Stronghold that the Duke of Sandalak City, formerly the capital of Ikalak, was defecting to Taselak. He cited the breaking of the agreement, the arrogant and foolish attack on Toren Stronghold, as well as his southern regions being burnt to the ground with no help from the north as the major reasons for his abandonment of the formerly dominant realm. Fisc couldn't help but smile at the only honorable men in Ikalak now leaving it, and how he had a small part in that action.<br />
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As the days wore on, and Ikalak panicked, Toren pressed north, pursuing the cowards, and retaking the former territories along the way. One by one, Toren recaptured what had been stolen from them. Kail, Neralle and Riakond all fell to Toren within a matter of days, and Ikalak ran home, unable to defend themselves. All the while, Fisc was on the front, helping retake the lands, and slicing through any Ikalakian soldier he could find.<br />
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The resurgent Toren then pressed to the doorstep to Barakor and Dakan, and Fisc has sent word to the leaders in his former home that he would be among them soon. He would keep that promise, soon recapturing Arylon Manor. This makred the satisfaction of revenge for Fisc, as all stolen territory had been recaptured and the oathbreakers were now themselves being betrayed by their own people.<br />
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==The Fall of a Friend==<br />
Political change was not isolated in the realm of Ikalak - it would come for Toren as well. After almost continuous calls for her to give up power, Averyll's rule became increasingly threatened from within. As she saw her control over the realm crumble, Averyll began to make plans - her primary concern was keeping power out of the hands of '''Duke Cyperus Sarracenia''', her main rival and a man she felt would drag Toren down into oblivion.<br />
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To stop him, Averyll engineered a puppet rebellion against her own rule and the Lady Gheros ascended to power. In so doing she changed the government of Toren from its traditional Theocracy into a Monarchy. This decision was wildly controversial, and would lead to [[Torenism|the silence of Tor]]. She immediately began to negotiate formally with Taselak in an attempt to forge an alliance with them to finish off Ikalak together.<br />
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A problem began to arise, however. Fisc was hated in Taselak, blamed largely for being a defender of the Toren-Ikalak treaty when Taselak had previously requested an alliance so long ago. They viewed him as an obstructionist to Taselak desires, and requested that Fisc not hold any positions of power in order to cement the agreement.<br />
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Gheros was able to hammer out an agreement without that caveat - however, out of a desire to help smooth relations with the new allies, Fisc retired from the public life and decided to simply rejoin his comrades on the front lines without any title.<br />
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==Political Strife, and a Campaign to be King==<br />
[[image:GeneralFisc.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Fisc Arylon on the hills of Berakor, surveying his route home to Toren Stronghold to campaign for the vacant throne of Toren.]]But despite the new alliance and calmed internal dissent, all was not right with Toren. Queen Gheros, and her appointed General Sianon both seemed distant, inactive - even absent at times. As more time went by, the nobles of Toren cried out more and more for action, and strong leadership. Those cries went unanswered, with both Gheros and Sianon seemingly ignoring the problems they faced. Toren's military struggled mightily. The lack of leadership and cohesion lead to poor movement, undisciplined armies, and poorly coordinated attacks. Time after time, Toren's armies would be slaughtered on the walls of Ikalak City, due to terrible planning and incompetent leadership.<br />
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These issues finally came to a head when the Arch Priest of Toren, Gaius Julius Danlawer issued a public call for Queen Gheros to step down. More nobles followed, and Fisc added his voice to the dissenters. He had simply had enough of Toren being embarrassed by the seemingly incompetent leadership that was making the entire realm look bad, and publicly protested the Queen.<br />
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The protests came to a head when '''Luna DawnStar''' took it a step further and called for an open rebellion. Soon, Gheros crumbled and abdicated the throne, giving Toren an opportunity to set right the problems that had plagued it for months. Fisc decided at that time that his time of isolation and removal from the public eye were over.<br />
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===Campaign for King of Toren===<br />
The vacancy in the throne of Toren left a vacuume of power that had to be filled. In the time following Gheros stepping down, only two legitimate candidates emerged as viable options to ascend to the crystal throne of Toren - Fisc Arylon and Cyperus Sarracenia. Fisc was the man of the people, popular with the everyday noble fighting in the trenches and dying for Toren. Cyperus was the ''old guard'', popular amongst the powerful elite of the country - the entrenched nobles who held great power and sway.<br />
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The campaign shaped up interestingly, with Fisc commanding a huge amount of support from the nobles of Toren, and campaigning hard for the empty throne. Cyperus consolidated support amongst his base of powerful nobles, and the two prepared for the vote. Fisc had expected a strong showing due to his overwhelming support from the nobles of the realm, but had made a critical error - the voting system in a monarchical realm are weighted such that much of Fisc's base did not have a significant number of votes.<br />
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When the election came, Cyperus was elected the next King of Toren. Fisc had a much higher number of nobles voting for him, however due to the weighted voting and the power of the supporters of Cyperus, he was crowned King. Though the weighted system cost him the throne, and troubled him deeply, he respected the system and knew that it was Tor's will that he not become [[Rulers of Toren|King of Toren]] yet. There was a different calling that Tor wished Fisc to follow.<br />
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After the election, Fisc sent word to Cyperus that he would support his rule, and pledged to serve the realm wherever he saw fit. The two former adversaries dined together the night the election results were announced, and spoke of how to bring the realm together and move forward as a cohesive strong, but most importantly unified Toren. It was then that King Cyperus surprised Fisc, and asked him to serve in a role he had not expected.<br />
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==Ascention to High Marshal of Toren==<br />
The new King of Toren felt that to bring the country together, and to solve the problems in the military heirarchy that an active, strong military leader should be appointed, and for that role he chose Fisc. Humbled by the request, he decided to agree to become Cyperus' General, and lead the armies of Toren.<br />
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Immediately he set to reforming the way the military conducted its business. His first order of business was to officially disband the Military Council. In his time in the realm, Fisc had sat on that council for a great deal of time, and it was clear to him that it was useless. It was bloated with too many members, and the members it had weren't very active in their advisement or very insightful in their analysis. It needed to be reformed, and quickly.<br />
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In its place, Fisc instituted what he called the '''''Martial Assembly''''', which was to be what the Military Council should have been all this time - a very active, responsive and insightful body of military advisors for the Toren General. He instituted seven "seats" for the Assembly - one for the King and High Marshal, one for each Marshal, and two seats for military advisors. Each of these seats would be occupied at all times, and would be active, or be replaced.<br />
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Additionally, Fisc decided that communication was the major thing that was missing in the past from the Toren Generals. The nobles were confused, they were uninformed, they didn't understand the goals or the strategy - and as a result morale suffered, and army cohesion was non existant. So Fisc instituted an "early and often" policy of communication with the nobles of Toren - informing them of their orders early in the day, and making certain they were aware of what they were doing and why.<br />
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But most importantly - Fisc came to the realization that the basic fundamental strategy of the Toren army needed to be changed. He immediately began to communicate with the High Marshal of Taselak, working on a strategy to end the conflict with Ikalak. After a short time weighing their options - Cronos and Fisc arrived at a detailed and bold strategy that they believe could end the war within the month. The exact details of that plan are still classified - however it appears clear that the Toren military will be doing "something big" quite soon.<br />
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Heading into the Future, Fisc's entire focus is on obtaining Toren an additional city, and expanding their territory into everything that is today Ikalak.<br />
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==Marriage to Luna DawnStar==<br />
{{main|Wedding of Fisc and Luna}}<br />
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[[image:Luna.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Luna Dawnstar, betrothed of Fisc Arylon descending the mountains as she comes to Toren Stronghold for their impending marriage. She had changed out of her battle armor to an elegant dress as a surprise to Fisc when she arrived.]]<br />
In the time after the rebellion, Fisc and Luna spent a great deal of time together. As the days passed, they grew closer, Luna often finding time to walk amongst the city with the High Marshal, or visiting him late at night in Toren Stronghold or Arylon Manor. Whispers began to circle around Toren that the two were intimate. <br />
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Prior to a major assault, Fisc went to [[Culture Square]] in Toren Stronghold to purchase Luna a gift to signify his feelings for her. He chose an elegant emerald green cape for her - emerald was the color Fisc had adopted for the standard of his banners, and had long since been associated with him. The gift was a subtle way for Fisc and Luna to declare their pairing to the world - she would be wearing his colors.<br />
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Luna, however seemed to be distant from Fisc, she seemed hesitant to get close. Fisc became increasingly frustrated with this behavior and began to openly wonder if Luna was truly interested in him or not. In her, he had seen somebody he felt he had a future with, but she seemed to be perhaps having second thoughts about their relationship.<br />
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That was when Fisc met [[de Nada Family|Saccharine de Nada]]. She was a new noble to the shores of South-East Island, was extremely young and strikingly beautiful. Immediately Fisc's eyes began to wander to the beauty of Saccharine, and he began something of a courtship of her as well. In the next month, Fisc and Saccharine became extremely close - openly flaunting their lustful relationship in the open. Rumors even circulated that Fisc ordered a blacksmith ''(apparently working for the esteemed noble Tyrion)'' beheaded because he made a lewd comment to her as they walked through the capital.<br />
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Word got back to Luna that Fisc and Saccharine had become close, possibly intimate - and she flew into a jealous rage. Unbeknownst to Fisc, Luna had retreated from his company not out of disinterest, but out of fear. She was a hardened warrior, fresh off leading a rebellion against Queen Gheros, being crowned Queen, and abdicating the throne to allow free elections to take place - she needed time to rest and consider what had become of her life, and what her true feelings for Fisc were. Feeling so strongly - truly being in love - was something new to her, and she was not equipped to deal with those feelings.<br />
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Things came to a head one night when Luna went to Fisc's Mansion in Toren Stronghold to meet with him and talk about their lives together. As she approached, his personal guards recognized Luna as a consort of their master and let her pass. She silently slid into his bedchamber and found the young Saccharine nude, laying in his silk sheets. Fisc was nowhere to be found, but clearly he had been with her that night. Enraged, she stormed out of his Mansion.<br />
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For some time the relationship between Fisc and Luna remained cold. Fisc, however, was still in love with Luna - even despite his strong feelings for the young Saccharine. He sent her an invitation to dinner, hoping that Luna and he could mend their relationship. Initially she refused, but as time went by her heart softened. She loved Fisc, even despite his brutish behavior. On top of that, Fisc was planning a massive joint assault against Ikalak City with thousands of troops from Taselak joining in, a battle that had the potential to kill Fisc. The thought of this troubled Luna, forcing her to accept his invitation.<br />
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The meeting happened the night before the great assault. Luna initially met Fisc with hostility, but she eventually softened. It was clear Fisc had not treated her as he should have. They talked for hours, most of which Fisc sat and listened - and eventually began to come to a resolution. It was that night, after the truth of their feelings finally being revealed, that the two decided to officially marry.<br />
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The ceremony was held the following Wednesday, in front of the Royal Palace in Toren Stronghold. Prior to the ceremony, Luna sent Fisc a gift - a necklace containing a small peice of the crown of the last ruler of Sandalak. It was meant to signify an accomplishment that no one thought was possible, as a symbol for the union of their two houses.<br />
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That afternoon, an official [[Toren Wedding]] was held, and nobles from all over the South-East Island were in attendance. Fisc and Luna gave their vows and were officially married. Afterward they retreated back to Fisc's mansion, to enjoy each other's company before returning to active duty.<br />
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==The Death of Toren, Fleeing to Dwilight==<br />
[[Image:To Dwilight.jpg|375px|thumb|left|The ship carrying Fisc Arylon from the flooding lands of the South-East Island to the newly discovered continent of Dwilight]]In the early winter of the Last Era (''winter 2007''), after a failed attempt to capture the city of Taselak Fisc was marching back to Toren Stronghold. Upon approaching the jagged mountains of the capital, he noticed a luminous glow coming from the [[Cave of Guilt]] - something he had never seen before. The High Marshal ordered his men to remain behind, and he entered the mysterious cave to investigate what he had seen.<br />
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It was there that for the first time since the overthrow of Pontifex Averyll Arete, Tor communicated with man. Fisc and two of his captains witnessed him, as he spoke a prophecy regarding the fate of the south-east island. The essence of Tor revealed that the continent would be destroyed, and all people remaining on the island would be killed. He spoke angrily, expressing his revulsion at the petty bickering, politicking, dimplomacy and lack of action from warriors that had supposedly dedicated their lives to conflict. He expressed contempt for the secular Toren government, and a desire for it to be wiped out. Additionally, he spoke of hope for redemption - commanding Fisc to lead a delegation away from the continent to a new world, known only as Dwilight. Here, Fisc would found a kingdom, a religion to honor Tor, and he would fight. In the presence of his living god, Fisc could not refuse.<br />
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Fisc brought this prophecy back to the people of Toren, telling them of their impending doom and asking them to accompany him to Dwilight. As the days crept by, Fisc heard word that similar experiences had been seen in isolated corners of both Taselak and Ikalak - Tor had revealed himself to more than just Toren. The members of the other two realms had long scoffed at the idea of Tor, and many were hesitant to believe that south-east was truly about to be destroyed.<br />
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The adherents of Tor believed - including some converts from the other realms. They began to plan an exodus to Dwilight together, where they would form a new realm, (''what would eventually become '''[[Everguard]]'''''). To do this they had to initially settle in a central spot - after much debate and speculation, the delegation decided to flee to a realm known as Springdale - based only on a hint of a whisper that such a realm existed in the northeast of the continent.<br />
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And so one by one they boarded ships bound to the extreme west of the known world, and attempted to cross the great ocean and settle in a new home.<br />
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==The High King of Everguard==<br />
[[Image:FiscCharge.jpg|300px|thumb|right|High King Fisc Arylon charging into battle.]]<br />
Upon arriving on the shores of [[Dwilight]], those who had departed the South-East Island found that many who had tried to make it to those shores had been shipwrecked in other locations, lost at sea, or otherwise not made it. Only a handful of men and women from Toren and Ikalak arrived as planned in [[Springdale]], and they quickly attempted to secure protection from that land as refugees.<br />
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After settling in for a short time, Fisc began to seek out the other refugees. He first encountered [[Van Hoensbroeck Family/Henk|Henk Van Hoensbroeck]], his old friend [[Alfjoi_Suaht_Family|Mosious Alfjoi Suaht]], Hackem de Struct and the Ikalakians Jack Carnes and Lestat Corax. These men gathered together in the capital city of '''Springdale City''' and formulated a plan to join together in friendship, strike out to the frontier and attempt to found a realm of their own, to carry on the legacy of the South-East Island. Together combining the strengths of each of their respective deceased realms, they did plot to craft the realm of [[Everguard]] as the jewel of the west, and stronger than any realm previously known.<br />
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Just as they began to formulate their plans, a rebellion struck Springdale, throwing the realm into chaos. Immediately, Fisc began to negotiate with the rebel leader - Neel Arya - a man who would soon be King. As time passed, Fisc was able to secure support from Neel for the formation of Everguard to the north of Springdale. <br />
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Weeks passed, and more people began to hear about the realm ready to leave Springdale. More Torenites and Ikalakians approached Fisc asking to join the delegation - as did many native Springdalians, and even some nobles from other nations such as [[Morek]]. Together, seventeen nobles had gathered together, recruited troops and set off for the unknown land of the north. The settlers originally planned to settle in the region of [[Dwilight/Nifelheim|Nifelheim]], to the north of Springdale, however objections from Neel regarding claims to that city led the founding delegation to instead set off for Valkyrja.<br />
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After a long, dangerous journey through unknown lands filled with monsters, the delegation arrived at the white tower of the Stronghold of Valkyrja, and began to set roots, formally creating the realm of Everguard in the early spring.<br />
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Once the realm was founded, the nobles elected Fisc as the first '''[[Everguard/Ruling Line|High King]]''' of Everguard. Once donning the '''Emerald Crown''', Fisc began setting up the kingdom, appointing a Royal Court, Dukes, Lords, and directing the expansion of the realm. His rule has seen the drastic growth of the infant realm, and a remarkable unity by the nobles calling Everguard home. At the time, with rapid growth, diplomatic leverage, and planned colonies, there was little doubt that Everguard would continue to develop and be considered one of the continents great powers.<br />
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And then struck the Twisting.<br />
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==Illness and Abdication==<br />
Shocked news was delivered to the people of Everguard on May 7th of 1008, as word reached the people that their High King has been taken by a great and powerful illness. The sickness has actually been known to the local people of northern Dwilight, specifically the Dulesians, as "'''The Twisting'''", because of its effect on the apparence of the victim - it twists, warps and scars the skin to a great degree, massively disfiguring their body. Additionally, it has a profound effect on the mind as well, causing great memory loss, inability to focus, constant loss of consciousness, and a lack of logical processing. In other words, the illness warps the mind and the body, and leaves a human incapable of functioning in any realistic way.<br />
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Before the plague took his mind too much, High King Fisc Arylon called a meeting of his Dukes to discuss the situation, and to formally abdicate the Crystal Throne. In the last anyone has seen of Fisc publicly until his return to Everguard following his experience on the Mountain of Betrayal (''see "Messiah of Tor", below''), he collapsed on his council table, gripping the Emerald Crown in his hand.<br />
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Unfortunately, this action could not have come at a worse time for the realm. Still reeling from the mass kidnappings that left Everguard without three region lords (as well as Fisc's beloved wife), and seeing her regions invaded by hordes of monsters there was now no sovereign power to assign new lords, or direct a response to the crisis.<br />
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Initially, the three Dukes of the realm, Duke Jack Carnes of Eidulb, Duke Hackem de Struct of Gelene and Duke Lestat Corax of Valkyrja were all vying for control of the realm. The time spent squabbling over the crown cost the people of Everguard much, as her territory shrank, her influence faded and her star waned. Though as this happened, Fisc could hardly identify his own servents or remember his name, he seemed aware of the precarious loss of his once great empire, and it was as though on top of his plague, a knife were being twisted into his back as well. Eventually, Jack Carnes was chosen as the new High King of the realm, though he would soon befall a similar fate as Fisc. <br />
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Initially, it was believed that there would be no recovery for the former High King from this aggressive illness. Dulesians who had been consulted by the Royal Guard report that in 80% of cases, ''The Twisting'' becomes fatal. In the 20% who survive, at least half are permanently disfigured and never make a measurable recovery in either mind or body. In Fisc's case, it was believed that his disfigurement was so horrific, the illness so bad, that were he to survive, his body would barely be able to walk again, and his functioning as a normal human being was over.<br />
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Guardians from around the realm prayed to Tor for the recovery of their fallen leader. Little did they know that he would soon find deliverance from both his disfigurement and illness, but also the sickness that plagued Everguard as well. <br />
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==The Messiah of Tor==<br />
[[image:Mts.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The great mountain range in the central region of western Dwilight]]<br />
In the fall of the early days of the resurgence of the realm of [[Everguard]], '''Fisc Arylon''' - the overlord of the region of Ygg d'Razzhuul since his retirement from public life and the rulership of the kingdom of Everguard - was struggling to come to terms with what had happened to his previous life and beliefs regarding Tor, and how things had now changed since coming to Dwilight. He fully believed that it was a supernatural force that crackled from the heavens and doomed the island he had formerly called home, and felt that his mangled appearance as a result of the twisted disease that had forced him to abdicate the throne was Tor's divine will. He remembered his experiences in the Cave of Guilt, as well as those of others who had witnessed the same thing, but he was still troubled and was searching for answers. Why had Tor not spoken directly to the people of Everguard? They had devoted themselves to his directives, created a kingdom in his name and conquered territory under his banner. Tor seemed foreign to him, and he was having a crisis of faith. Part of him still had questions that he could not answer.<br />
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Late at night while sleeping, Fisc was visited in a dream and touched by Tor. A black veiled being of some kind spoke to him, and directed him to travel to the west and go to the great mountain ranges spoken about by the local peasantry. He was then to seek out the highest peak of the range - something known as the '''Mountain of Betrayal''', where he would commune with the god Tor and receive the answers he so desperately sought after. Dishonor and betrayal was what men brought to Tor's name in the past, and the being in Fisc's dream made it clear mankind would have to do penance for those past sins, and they would do so at the aptly named mountain.<br />
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Fisc then set off on a journey in line with what was directed to him by the essence in him dream. He spent the next several weeks hiking to the mountain range in the central portion of northimn Dwilight, seeking out the highest peak he could find. He arrived at the '''Mountain of Betrayal''' and climbed, despite the harshest of conditions, to the peak. By the time he reached the highest point, he had run out of food, water and was certain he was close to death. In addition, the journey had been especially hard on his frail body - which was still rotten from the inside out due to his lingering disease.<br />
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It was then that Tor revealed himself to Fisc. As he lay nearly dead from exposure to the elements, a black essence consumed him. The booming voice of an angry Tor pierced every inch of him body and commanded him to obey. Tor began to test Fisc in a number of ways, things no one but the Messiah himself knows were asked of him. The trials lasted for days, and when they were done, the god had affirmed his choice of a human to carry out his will on the earthly plane - and so Tor began to give him a new set of directives to follow. He was to be not just a prophet as he had once been - but was now a Messiah for the faith dedicated to Tor.<br />
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He was told to return to Gelene and preach the word of Tor and found a church in him name to spread the faith beyond those who had witnessed Tor's wrath in the past. He declared the holy obligations of the faithful and deemed the city of Gelene as the holiest of cities on the continent, and the Mountain of Betrayal the site of communion between man and the spirit of Tor. He had commanded Fisc to teach the directives of Tor to all mankind, and bring honor and justice back to the wicked race of men.<br />
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After the experience Fisc had on the peak, He then hiked several miles to the west and come to the great mountain Lake of Blood. There he sought water and perhaps some food, and in so doing he actually fractured a section of the ice in the lake, and was swallowed whole by it, plunging him into sub-zero temperature water. Through faith in Tor, He was able to survive. <br />
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When he emerged from the water, still damp and frozen to his core - he looked down at his hands and saw something that made him nearly pass out from the shock. His twisted, black fingers that had been so warped by his disease suddenly looked much like they had a long time ago, when he donned the Emerald Crown of Everguard and sunk his sword into the chests of his enemies. He looked down further, and his formerly curved, weak, concaved legs were again straight, tall and strong. He took a deep breath of the cold air, and his lungs were once again functional - able to pump the frozen air through his entire body and giving him a feeling of rebirth. Thus was the first miracle of Tor - Fisc's disease infested body, twisted and mangled was restored - his illness was gone, and he was again what he once was.<br />
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Once He arrived at the base of the mountain, Fisc began to feel the pain of a deep laceration to him left shoulder muscle. He removed him coverings and revealed that a bloody wound was present on him arm - it was two cuts, sliced in a stylistic shape of what looked to him like a mountain. Fisc dubbed thim the mark of Tor. He then traveled to his estate in Ygg d'Razzhuul and began construction on the first church dedicated to the new religion of Torenism. Once he was finished, he would travel to the four corners of Everguard and recruit priests, followers and church elders to run the church in its infancy.<br />
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==The Destruction of The Emerald Kingdom==<br />
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==Chancellor of Averoth==<br />
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==Children==<br />
While serving as High King, the Queen Consort of Everguard, Luna Dawnstar, was confirmed to be with child. In a dream, Fisc experienced a vision suggesting that she may be carrying twins - a rather common occurence in the Arylon family.<br />
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In her fourth month, however, a rash of kidnappings took place within the realm - Luna was among those taken as she walked outside the Capital grounds late at night.<br />
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Fisc never saw his wife again. If she is still alive, it may be possible that she gave birth to the heirs to the House of Arylon, but at this time, no one knows that for sure.<br />
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==Titles==<br />
*'''[[Averoth/Ruling Line|Chancellor]]''' of Averoth<br />
*'''[[Everguard/Ruling Line|High King]]''' of Everguard<br />
*'''Alaja Imjra''' of the [[Everguard/Peoples_of_Everguard#Valkyrjans|Valkyrjans]]<br />
*'''Di'Ayaui''' of the [[Everguard/Peoples_of_Everguard#Dulesians|Dulesians]]<br />
*'''Ky'pt'tox''' of the [[Everguard/Peoples_of_Everguard#Eddo|Eddo]]<br />
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==Alteregos==<br />
*The Emerald Knight<br />
*Fisc Silvertongue<br />
*The Slayer of Ikalak<br />
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==Publications==<br />
Fisc is a noted author. In his time observing the world, he has published a number of works that delve into subject he feels are essential to nobles attempting to live a good life. To date, he has written four such publications, each dealing with key philisophical epiphanies he has faced in his life.<br />
:*'''Primada''' - ''Leading History''<br />
:*'''Torcival''' - ''The Warrior Code''<br />
:*'''Politica''' - ''The Application of Power''<br />
:*'''Extentia''' - ''Truth in Spirituality''<br />
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Additionally, he has spent a great deal of time working on technical manuals devoted to training nobles of the world the art of warfare. His two greatest manuscripts of this kind deal with imparting knowledge about the world, and conflict management, while another deals with how to Marshal armies of a realm.<br />
:*[[Arylon_Family/Mentor_Handbook|The Arylon Mentor]]<br />
:*[[Arylon_Family/Marshal_Handbook|Marshaling in Today's World]]<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Fisc Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=HIGH KING OF EVERGUARD<br />
|image=HighKingFiscArylon.jpg<br />
|realmimage=EverguardShield.png<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=DEAD<br />
|continent=[[South-East Island]]<br>[[Dwilight]]<br />
|nationality=[[Toren]]<br>[[Everguard]]<br>[[Averoth]]<br />
|titles=Chancellor of Averoth<br>High King of Westgard<br>Paladin Primus of Toren<br />
|lordships=Governor of [[Valkyrja]]<br>Governor of [[Gelene]]<br>Lord of [[Dakan]]<br />
|religion=[[Torenism|Torenist]]<br />
|religioustitle=Prophet of Tor<br />
|birthcity=[[Calis]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Cagilan Empire]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Fisc|Fisc Arylon]]<br />
|mother=Avery Stanford<br />
|partners=Saccharine de Nada (lover)<br>Luna Dawnstar<br />
|children=[[Arylon Family/Gheric|Gheric Arylon]]<br>[[Arylon Family/Lyanna|Lyanna Arylon]]<br>[[Arylon Family/Mathas|Mathas]]<br>[[Arylon Family/Rearden|Rearden Arylon]]<br />
|height=6'1"<br />
|weight=186 lb<br />
|hair=Brown<br />
|eyes=Green<br />
}}'''Fisc Arylon''', also known as '''The Emerald Knight''' and '''Fisc Silvertongue''', was a warrior, statesman, King and religious icon of great fame in the old days of our world. Beginning his exploits on the now destroyed [[South-East Island]], his reputation as a fierce warrior would be sharpened while fighting for the realm of [[Toren]]. <br />
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He is, however, best known among the ancient families as the first '''[[Everguard/Ruling Line|High King]]''' of the realm of [[Everguard]] in north-western [[Dwilight]]. Everguard was the first Kingdom founded in Dwilight that reached into the monster-infested hordes of the west. Fisc himself was the first man to lead knights-at-arms into that wilderness.<br />
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As High King, Fisc led his new nation to glory, quickly expanding his realm's borders as far west as the [[Shrine of Seeklander]], and as far south as [[Eidulb]]. Everguard quickly became known as the "Emerald Jewell" of the west, defending the realms of the east from unchecked monster invasions.<br />
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Sadly, his reign was eventually ended when Fisc was struck by a horrible twisting plague, robbing him of his health and forcing him to abdicate the Crystal Throne of Everguard. In the aftermath of his abdication, he would go on to [[Averoth/Ruling Line|lead]] another colony realm known as [[Averoth]] to the west, and then later would receive divine inspiration and found the religion of [[Torenism]] at the peak of the [[Dwilight/Mountain of Betrayal|Mountain of Betrayal]]. <br />
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Eventually, Everguard was betrayed and destroyed by the nation of [[Astrum]], and Averoth was nearly destroyed as well. Frustrated by the treachery and corruption systemic through Dwilight, Fisc and his children left the continent seeking a quiet life, withdrawn from the world.<br />
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Some years later, after the death of his wife, Fisc mysteriously disappeared, never to be seen again. Some have speculated that he grew restless and sought adventure beyond the known world. Some believe he died. Others think he may return some day. But today, he is gone.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
Fisc’s personality has drastically changed as he has grown older. When he was a young man, Fisc could easily be described as having an extremely volatile personality. He was prone to dramatic emotional mood swings – from elation and exuberance to sullen and reflective. He was an aggressive, brash man who acted first and thought second, and a great deal of his personal worldview was shaped by his anger.<br />
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Fisc’s rage in his early years stemmed from his realization that the world by its very nature was an unjust, dangerous place – and that no one, not even family could be trusted. Fisc himself was betrayed a number of times, which only more deeply cemented his feelings on the subject. Everything that happened in his life, from his abandonment by his father, to the senseless politicking he would later face taught him that life was not fair – and he reacted to this with deep seeded anger and resentment. This point of view on life also led to Fisc having something of a cynical and sarcastic sense of humor – something that made him popular among his peers, but betrayed his lack of confidence in himself or the world.<br />
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Fisc also had an extremely cavalier view of life, believing that it can only truly be lived if one does so in the moment, in an attempt to extract as much from one’s life as possible. This attitude caused him to take a great number of risks, prosecute his beliefs without a second thought, and take pleasure in much of mundane details of life others take for granted - such as the sweet smell of the air on a crisp autumn day, the bitter bite of a dark brew, or the soft touch of a woman.<br />
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As his life progressed, however, Fisc began to change. The anger that so often consumed him had driven him to fight. Fight against enemies of the flesh, and of the heart. He fought his battles without reservation, filled with hate and bloodlust - seeking revenge and penance for the wickedness of the world. Because he was so distrustful of people, and so skeptical of justice – he himself became obsessed with personal loyalty, and seeking to prosecution of justice in the world. He would never betray, he would never seek revenge over justice and he would attempt to correct the wickedness and corruption of the world.<br />
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Ironically, it was this point of view that calmed his soul. Age and experience (''as well as his marriage'') has now taught him that his flashes of pure unadulterated rage do not serve him as well as he had thought – and as such he has learned to temper those feelings and channel them into more productive exercises. He has found that if he seeks truth, justice and loyalty, that they are indeed in the world and can be cultivated. He can no longer be easily goaded into throwing the first punch, as he once could, nor does he anymore act before thinking.<br />
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Since gaining real political power, he has also learned the wisdom of compromise and diplomacy. A young Fisc hated the blabbering foolishness of diplomats, and viewed politics as talking when action was required. It was his brother Taran who enjoyed the game of power, and it was he who hated it, and did not want anything to do with it – which is perhaps why he acquired it.<br />
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Today, '''Fisc Arylon''' is the '''High King of [[Everguard]]''', is married to the beautiful '''Luna Dawnstar''' and expects to soon have children. His hardness and fierce outlook on life has been replaced by a more mature and statesman-like personality.<br />
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However, do not be fooled by his now quiet, thoughtful and reserved demeanor – if pushed to a point that he feels calls for it, Fisc is still the most dangerous and fierce man in the Arylon family – his anger and aggressiveness are not gone, only now below the surface, waiting to explode. <br />
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==Early History==<br />
[[Image:Sword.jpg|500px|thumb|left|Sword of [[Avalair Arylon]] - taken by Fisc after his father's death.]]Fisc's early life mirrored his brother Taran's. Those who knew the twins at this point in their lives have often said that Taran was a popular, outgoing extravert, and Fisc was a more reserved, less scholastic person. Nonetheless, both boys did well in school, up until they were 7 years old - when Avalair made the decision to set off for the colonies and attempt to carve out an estate in the expansive lands.<br />
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===Staying Behind===<br />
Since both Taran and Fisc were too young to take part in their father's expedition, they remained in Nardil to continue their education, while their brothers '''Jaden''' and '''Galen''' went with Avalair. This separation affected Fisc a great deal more than Taran, causing him to lose interest in his studies, and retreat away from friends, classes, and sports. He began to grow bitter at his father's absence, acting out and continually getting himself suspended from the [[Nardil Academy]], where the boys attended school. He seemed to be on track to burn out early, despite Taran's efforts to include him and temper his behavior.<br />
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All of that changed when the twins received word from their father stating that he was now in the south-east island, fighting for the nation of '''[[Toren]]'''. Avalair’ letter informed Fisc of the death of his mother and brothers Jaden and Galen (''or so he thought''), and his own indentured servitude to a noble in Toren.<br />
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Enraged at his perception of his father, Fisc immediately left '''Cagilan Empire''' and set off for the south-east island. Before he left he confronted Taran and as the elder brother ordered him to stay in Nardil and keep the family estate until he returned – this request, and Taran’s breaking of his word to Fisc, was the source of their animosity in later years. <br />
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===Seeking His Father Across the Sea===<br />
So consumed with anger and vengeance aimed at his father for causing his family to be destroyed, he vowed to go to Toren and find Avalair. He arrived in Toren Stronghold shortly thereafter and began to investigate his father's whereabouts. The trail got hot nearly a month later, when he got word from a local trader that Avalair was seen in Lesthem, on the front lines in Toren's struggle against the nation of Taselek. Fisc immediately set after him.<br />
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He found the armies of Toren camped on the field the night before the battle and stealthily observed the troop movements, looking anxiously for his father. Hate burned in his mind for Avalair - Fisc blamed him for the death of his mother and two older brothers, [[Jaden Arylon|Jaden]] and [[Galen Arylon|Galen]]. It was Avalair's own irrational need for power, land and title that had lead him to the colonies, and caused his family to go with him. Fisc had always believed that his mother never really wanted to go, and that it was only her love for Avalair that convinced her to follow him to the new world.<br />
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Deep into the night, Fisc approached the tent he had identified as Avalair's. Quietly he slipped by the night watch guards and opened the canvas of the tent, dagger in hand – Fisc intended to kill his father in retribution.<br />
What he found shocked him. Avalair was to his left flank with an arrow drawn in a bow. Ignoring reason, Fisc dove for his father attempting to slash his throat, but he was easily disarmed by his more experienced foe. Avalair swung Fisc to the ground and held him there with his boot.<br />
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Fisc was forced to lay there and listen to his father talk. He had apparently been warned of Fisc’s arrival by a letter from Taran, who disagreed with Fisc’s assertions about Avalair (''this was yet another point of contention among the twins that caused a major rift in their relationship'').<br />
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He tried to speak up and shout his father down, but he could barely squeek out a noise, let alone talk. Avalair continued to speak, telling him that it was in fact his mother Genesis who had asked ''him'' to go to the colonies and settle in Giblot. He informed his son that he believed he could restore his name by remaining in the Cagilan Empire - eventually reconciling with his father Alexis. She did not agree, and threatened to leave him unless he was able to restore his family name, carve out an estate for himself, and bring honor to the name Avalair Arylon once again.<br />
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He continued, telling Fisc how he had forced his wife and sons to stay behind in Giblot while he was out on the frontier expanding his territory - so as to protect them from harm. Avalair explained that their deaths were the result of a great coalition of honorless nobles, and that the only reason his family was threatened at all was because the coalition was able to get to his Manor in Giblot before he could get his family out to sea.<br />
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He also made it clear to Fisc that in one year, he was to be released from his servitude to the Toren lord who had bought his freedom, and that he planned to return to Giblot and exact his revenge for the death of his family, then once again return home to the Cagilan Empire and reclaim his honor, glory and respect.<br />
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Fisc was stunned - it was apparent now that he had completely misjudged his father. A sneaking admiration crept into his heart, washing away the rage and hate he had felt only hours before. <br />
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He apologized to his father and pledged to help him in his cause – Avalair agreed.<br />
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===The Death of Avalair Arylon===<br />
The next day, the reunited father and son marched on Lesthem. The forces of Taselak were more extensive than originally thought, and Toren's General was killed at the outset of the fighting. In disarray, confused and outnumbered, Toren's armies were quickly cut through. Avalair and Fisc were holding the third hill to the west of the fighting, but as Taselak advanced they became surrounded.<br />
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Faced with capture, Avalair threw down his sword and ordered Fisc to do the same. This was supposed to be honorable combat, so the forces of Taselak would take them prisoner, and they would be able to buy their way out in the future - living to fight another day. As a unit captain approached him, Avalair called out his name, rank and informed him of his surrender.<br />
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The captain, a bloodthirsty maniac named ''' [[Rahvin Templar|Rahvin]] ''' said nothing, approached Avalair, withdrew his sword and sliced his head off in one foul swoop. Rahvin laughed, mounted his horse and ordered his men to leave Fisc where he was.<br />
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Horrified at what he had witnessed, Fisc dove to the ground and wailed. He had just learned his father was a truly honorable man, and now he had been stolen from him. <br />
Fisc was unable to contain his anger. He bent down and withdrew Avalair's sword from the ground, rose to the first riderless horse he could find, and charged after Rahvin and his men with bloodlust in his eyes. It wasn't long until he was on their heels.<br />
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As Fisc rode for him, Rahvin dismounted and waited. Fisc approached, and his enemy dove on the ground, rolling and slicing the legs of the horse, throwing Fisc from it violently. He quickly recovered and wildly hacked at Rahvin, desperately trying to score a killing blow. The experienced captain easily blocked his attempts. Finally, as Fisc raised his sword and left himself open, Rahvin drew a dagger and stabbed Fisc in the thigh, then he kicked him over to the ground.<br />
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The man who killed his father cackled wildly and mounted his steed again, leaving Fisc bleeding on the ground. His blood loss was profound, and he lost consciousness.<br />
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==Dedication to Toren==<br />
[[Image: Fisc alone.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Fisc Arylon pledging his life to the King of Toren]]<br />
When Fisc awoke, he found himself among a deserted battlefield littered with dead bodies. Rage consumed Fisc, and he had nowhere to direct it as he was alone. On his knees and covered in blood, he grabbed his hair and let out a great scream of agony.<br />
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Collecting himself, he found that Avalair's sword was still there - he picked it up and placed it in his back holster. He resolved at that moment that he would never touch another sword in battle as long as he drew breath. He then began walking toward the city of Toren Stronghold – it was unavoidable now, he had business there.<br />
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Along the way to the Stronghold, Fisc stopped at a number of small towns to rest. At each stop, he would spend time at a local tavern and drink heavy amounts of beer, reflecting upon his own sorrow, regret and anger. Curious locals would hear his story and learn that he was traveling to Toren Stronghold, and many would ask to join him. Each small village he would stop at, By the time he finally arrived at the city he commanded 25 eager young men, all of whom felt a rush of bloodlust that reflected the young nobleman they accompanied.<br />
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Once he arrived, Fisc directed one of his men to carry a letter to Phear Phantom, Pontifex of the realm of Toren. The letter told the story of how he arrived to Toren, and asked permission to pledge his life and his sword to the realm. He then spent a day in the city, entertaining his men and resting, before setting out for the front lines.<br />
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Upon his first encounter with enemy forces after beginning his career in Toren, Fisc's unit was severely damaged, and he needed to withdraw from the front and return to [[Toren Stronghold]] to refit his unit. In his naiveté, he turned his back on the enemy as he retreated. He had been wounded and his usual acute senses did not see a Taselek soldier approaching him from the rear. Just as the enemy soldier drew his blade to strike Fisc, he felt a wind blow past his face and heard the sound' of an arrow burying itself in a man’s chest. At first, he thought the arrow was intended to kill him, and so he drew his weapon to attack the archer.<br />
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However, he heard a body drop behind him, turned around to look and saw a soldier now laying face first on the ground - sword in hand, arrow in chest. Fisc understood what had just happened, the female archer had saved his life because he had been negligent with his own life.<br />
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The woman walked up to Fisc, nodded in his direction and uttered her name - Averyll. She was the countess of the region of Jerelin, and the Fiduciary of Toren. Averyll smiled, and clapped her hand on the young soldiers back. <br />
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He and Averyll would meet on the battlefield a number of times. Fisc was even able to repay the life debt at a large fateful battle in the region of '''Falens'''. When Averyll had been knocked to the ground and was vulnerable to attack, Fisc placed himself between Averyll and a group of 10 Taselek soldier, managing to hold them long enough for her to escape and fall back to a safe position.<br />
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After Falens, Averyll invited Fisc to come to Jerelin to her personal estate. The two became great friends, sharing drinks and war stories. This friendship forged what can be considered an strong alliance between their two great houses, which exists to this day.<br />
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==Ascention to Lordship==<br />
[[Image:Manor.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Manor of [[Fisc Arylon]] - assumed upon his grant of landed nobility.]]<br />
Fisc began to build his legend in the trenches. He was angry, passionate, vengeful but most of all, he was brutal. His naked rage was taken out on any enemy he faced on the battlefield. Early in his career, Fisc was hardly a proficient and brilliant soldier - he was surviving on his own bloodlust, and all too often his extreme behavior would come close to killing him. On more than one occasion, his recklessness led to the death of men under his command, something that only furthered his frustration and angst.<br />
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But one thing was undeniable, for however foolish and short sighted he was, he was an efficient and maniacal soldier. He became something of a berserker - wildly (and mercilessly) slaughtering anyone who came in his path, completely abandoning the conventions of traditional warfare. Each time the [[Army of Tor]] was ordered out, Fisc was there in the front, aggressively attacking the opponent. He was instrumental in victories at Falens, Seggelin and Lesthem, though his commanders were beginning to worry that his potential as a soldier was being wasted by his irrational behavior.<br />
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Averyll begged him to stop. She would tell him that if he ever met a truly proficient warrior, that his anger would be a weapon that could easily be used ''against'' him, and that he was only notching body counts because he was facing conscriptions. He didn't listen - not only were his emotions erupting from him, but he began to fall in love with the idea of his own success. He began to feel invincible, becoming insufferably arrogant.<br />
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Something was about to change.<br />
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The great [[Pontifex]] of Toren, Sir '''Phear Fantom''' was present at a great battle in Lesthem. At this battle, the heroic leader was slain - ending the reign of the most influential ruler on South-East Island. This vacated the office of Pontifex and began a series of events that would lead to Fisc's advancement within the realm of Toren.<br />
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The forces Toren faced in Lesthem were professional soldiers, and many of them were of a quality Fisc had not yet seen. He had charged into the battle as he had every time - but this time he was struck down. First an archer connected with Fisc's right shoulder, then another in his thigh. As the battle continued, a skilled Taselak warrior disarmed Fisc and stabbed him in the chest with a dagger. He survived the attack, but it left him crippled for months afterward.<br />
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The ensuing election for Pontifex saw the elevation of Fisc's greatest friend, '''Averyll''' in a narrow victory. Once taking command of the realm, Averyll felt she had to find a way to temper Fisc's aggressive death wish. He had sacrificed and proven his worth as a soldier and as a man, and so she decided that perhaps the best way to rehabilitate his mind was to grant him a title, and give him responsibility over a region of land. After much thought, Averyll dispatched a courier to the front in Lesthem (where Fisc was still healing) to order him to travel to '''Dakan''' with her, to take command of the region.<br />
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==Entry Into Politics - Fiduciary==<br />
[[Image: Gold.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Fisc's tenure as Fiduciary of Toren would prove extremely beneficial to his political career.]]As Averyll was the previous Fiduciary of Toren, upon her ascension to Pontifex she was forced to abdicate the duties of Fiduciary and a replacement was needed. At the Nardil Academy as a boy, Fisc had an aggressive scholastic education in finance, trade and tax policy. Certainly no expert - but more than competent enough to serve the realm in financial matters.<br />
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Initially though, Fisc did not seek the position. He had just been humbled in battle, proven to be a hotheaded, arrogant young man, and was given a title that he didn't believe he truly deserved. He also felt that in the realm there were likely others with a higher level of understanding of financial matters, and that a noble would step forward and become the consensus choice as Averyll's replacement. As time went on however, it became apparent that the field of candidates was inadequate, and the realm needed a strong presence to lead the financial matters that were at the time in transition.<br />
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He did not make the decision to run until he spoke to '''Pontifex Averyll''' about the situation. From the conversation, Averyll got the impression that his near death on the battlefield and quiet humble reflection on the path of his life was a good sign, and that perhaps serving the realm would help him find focus and purpose in his life. She gave him his blessing, and ordered him to run.<br />
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Upon returning to '''Toren Stronghold''', Fisc began a ruthlessly efficient campaign to gain the position. Reinvigorated by the belief that his life was perhaps finally on track, humbled by his experiences and matured by his losses - he campaigned with the same vigor he used to fight with. Pledging a transparent and open administration of finances, Fisc made ''direct appeals'' to each individual noble in Toren, informing them of his detailed plans for the position while speaking individually to each. The grassroots campaign struck a cord with a great deal of Toren nobles, who have increasingly felt distanced from their rulers and responded positively to being spoken to on an individual level.<br />
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The ground level work paid off, with Fisc winning the election with 47.7% of the vote, despite facing 14 separate candidates. His victory was by more than 32%, giving him a clear mandate and vote of support from the people of Toren. His service to the realm would prove successful, allowing him to win re-election several times, even against the brother of the heroic '''Pontifex Phear'''. In his later writings, Fisc would often say that his experience as Fiduciary and the campaigns to gain the position were the most valuable events of his life - leading him to make peace with the establishment and mature his worldview.<br />
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==The First Toren Rebellion==<br />
[[Image: Rebels.jpg|430px|thumb|right|Loyalist forces overrunning the rebel positions in [[Toren Stronghold]].]]<br />
In the spring, Toren faced rebellion. At a time deep in the night, the underground movement that had been systematically planning their revolt finally acted. A noble named Hiddukel had originally planned on calling the rebellion, but circumstances prevented him from doing so - instead Zellion stepped up and while standing near the seat of government in Toren Stronghold, gave an impassioned speech, attempting to rally as many nobles as possible to the cause of the rebellion. <br />
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===Leading the Loyalist Forces===<br />
Fisc had inserted himself into the underground movement, using the pseudonym ''The Emerald Knight'' for nearly a month before the rebellion began. As such, he had been kept abreast of the activities of the rebels for some time, and was well aware of their intentions to call a rebellion when they did. He had warned the Advisory Council, and was standing by with several nobles just outside of Toren Stronghold, ready to respond when the rebellion was called.<br />
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After Zellion's speech, a few nobles openly declared themselves rebels while others declared loyal to the realm. Averyll was unavailable to rally the Loyalists at the time, and so Fisc, deeply familiar with the rebellions plans, took up the mantle of leading the Loyalists against the rebels. Gaius Julius was the first and most vocally supportive Marshall of the Loyalists, and Fisc instructed him to make preparations for the upcoming military campaign in Toren Stronghold to put down the rebellion.<br />
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Orders soon went out to all loyal nobles of Toren instructing them to return to Toren Stronghold to destroy the rebellion. Flocks of nobles, even those who were not pleased with the government, declared themselves loyalists and responded to the orders, moving to Toren Stronghold.<br />
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The rebels found themselves vastly outnumbered, and in only one day, their military effectiveness was cut off, effectively ending the threat they posed to the government.<br />
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===Rebellion Ends===<br />
Though Zellion called the rebellion, Hiddukel was the driving force behind it. After it became clear that the revolt had failed, Hiddukel offered himself to the Loyalist forces, calling for his own sacrifice as penance for the rebellion.<br />
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Fisc rejected Hiddukel's original offer, instead demanding that Hiddukel be executed for his crimes, that all rebels be exiled from South East Island, and that a direct contact be established between the Toren nobles and their government be appointed. Though Hiddukel agreed to these terms, Averyll gave a public call for healing, and asked that Hiddukel be exiled, not executed. Fisc agreed to these terms, as did Hiddukel.<br />
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Fisc and Hiddukel then jointly ordered the rebels to disband their units, ending the rebellion.<br />
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==Fall From Grace==<br />
[[image:Swordfight4.JPG|300px|thumb|left|Fisc duels with Phettish to regain his honor.]]<br />
A major defining point in Fisc's life came as the dust settled following the rebellion. After another election victory for Fiduciary, he ordered his men to stay in Kail and provide civil defense, while he traveled to his home region of Dakan. Toren was in desperate need of new recruitment centers, so Fisc went to Dakan and immediately invested his own family's money in the creation of a new recruitment center. The Dakan Omega Force Special Forces center was erected quickly, and it began recruiting men right away.<br />
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After its construction, Fisc immediately headed back to Toren Stronghold to recruit a new group of soldiers. What he did not know was that the Taselak army had somehow obtained intelligence stating that the Fiduciary of Toren was traveling from the northern regions to Toren Stronghold, and had no unit to protect him. They immediately set out to intercept him, cornering him in Kail.<br />
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Fisc was taken prisoner immediately and brought to Taselak. His absence from the realm necessitated an election for a replacement Fiduciary. Phettish, who Fisc had handily defeated by over 40% of the vote just days before won the election, and controversially announced that he would not abdicate the position of Fiduciary after Fisc returned from prison.<br />
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The announcement infuriated Fisc, as well as a great deal of other nobles in Toren. Fisc had bribed the guards in his prison cell, and had received word of Phettish's decision and immediately spoke out about his belief that Phettish was acting dishonorably. He accused him of opportunism and blind ambition, using a brief incarceration to usurp authority that he had been denied by a wide margin only days prior. Phettish responded with harsh criticisms of Fisc, creating a massive personal divide among the two men.<br />
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After an aggressive public debate, Fisc pledged that he would not put the realm through a power war with Phettish, and would instead concede to his power grab, and spare the realm of a public argument over the position. He then further announced he would not seek re-election as Fiduciary, being completely disillusioned with the democratic process in the realm of Toren, no longer wanting to be any part of it.<br />
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As time passed and Fisc began to quiet his dissension, Phettish began to stumble, collecting a paltry tax and doing little more than making an announcement that Toren needed more regions to collect more gold. Fisc was continually disgusted with Phettish's behavior and now his performance, and decided to privately write him to prod him into acting more appropriately.<br />
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Unfortunately, Phettish was in no mood to be questioned, and wrote an insulting letter back to Fisc. Making one last attempt to plead with Phettish for reason, Fisc wrote yet another letter to him, calling him to task and demanding he modify his behavior. In a final insult to Fisc, Phettish did not even open his letter, rather crumbling it and ordering it sent back.<br />
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It was clear to Fisc that Phettish was wholly concerned with his own rise to power, and not about the good of the realm, or the honor of the nobles in the realm. <br />
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It was at that time that Fisc decided he would not stand for it anymore. He had been slighted enough. He had been lied about enough. He had witnessed enough slippery political maneuvering. Fisc no longer cared about his own power, or even his own life. Despite his frail body, still throbbing from the multiple injuries he suffered in a Taselak prison, he was going to satisfy his own personal honor, and challenge Phettish to a duel. <br />
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Phettish was an excellent swordsman, this much he knew. His youth and inexperience meant he was aggressive, powerful and he didn't know any better. Fisc's poor physical condition meant that he would be at a massive disadvantage in the fight, but he did not care - someone had to stand up to Phettish.<br />
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The two men gathered in the main square of Toren Stronghold and commenced with their battle. It raged for what seemed to Fisc like days - his experience (and Phettish's youth) and the adrenaline had helped him survive when in reality he should not have been fighting at all. Unfortunately as the battle wore on, Phettish gained the upper hand. His last memory was collapsing to the ground, and hearing Phettish order his revival at his tent. Fisc did not understand, Phettish should have killed him - it was a duel to the death.<br />
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==Reemergence==<br />
[[image:Armiesclash.JPG|250px|thumb|right|The Army of Tor crushes an enemy force.]]<br />
After the duel, he couldn't help but soften his heart, and let go of the hate he had for his opponent. He did not fully trust Phettish, nor did he like him - but for the first time in a long time, he respected him. In a way, he owed Phettish his life - and could not let that debt remain unpaid. As he healed, Fisc made a critical decision that he would remove himself from public life - he was shamed, beaten and demoralized, and felt that he no longer commanded the support of everyday nobles in Toren.<br />
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Now retreated from public life, Fisc became consumed with learning the intricacies of Marshaling soldiers - it was now his intention to abandon politics and devote himself to a purely militaristic life. As his studies progressed, a vacancy in the Marshal of the Army of Tor presented itself, and Fisc was chosen to take over the army. This presented Fisc his first real opportunity to command large groups of soldiers on the battlefield. <br />
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Soon after taking command, Fisc unofficially dubbed the army under his command the "[[Phoenix Guard]]" - a nickname intended to subtly indicate the army's rebirth from the ashes of the civil war, and its mission as the guardians of Toren holdings on the island. The Phoenix Guard henceforth became known for being fierce defenders in the face of overwhelming odds. The legacy of that army would eventually be so great that it would transcend continental borders.<br />
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Shortly after Fisc began to command men on the battlefield, he saw great success. His reputation, previously in ruins, began to reassert itself, and the nobles of Toren once again began to view him in a positive light. Ironically, a battle in Toren's southern lands that Fisc himself commanded saw Phettish captured by enemy soldiers, forcing the position of Fiduciary to once again stand for election. Fisc was uninterested in seeking the position once again, and actively stated to the realm that he had no desire to serve in that capacity. However, when the election came to pass, Fisc learned that he was yet again chosen to manage the realms finances, despite his own objections. He took it as a sign that the realm desired his leadership, and he pledged to fulfill the role.<br />
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He immediately began going to work for the realm, and given their support for him, he felt as though they had forgiven him for his duel of honor with Phettish.<br />
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==The Betrayal of Ikalak==<br />
The amended agreement with Ikalak had paid extreme dividends for Toren. It had freed them to focus on their southern border, retaking stolen lands, and expanding their realm right up to the borders of Taselak City.<br />
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Toren had made a fatal error, however. While they were taking regions from Taselak, they had given Ikalak free unfettered access to the south-east of Taselak, not reconquoring the lands that were to be given to Toren by treaty. That gave Ikalak a tremendous amount of land, money and people to command, and it became too much of a temptation for them to give up.<br />
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Ikalak pressed on into Belus, and then into Taselak City, initiating a takeover of their foes capital. Toren ordered them to retreat, but they did not comply. The Prime Minister of Ikalak, Maximus the Betrayer, informed the ruler of Toren that they intended to break the treaty.<br />
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===Dakan Invaded===<br />
After the betrayal of the oathbreakers began, Ikalak decided to move north, and attack the northern territories of Toren, as a path to the Stronghold itself. Dakan, being Toren's northernmost region, bordering Ikalak City itself, was the newest target of the oathbreakers. Immediately, Ikalak hordes began pouring into Dakan, attempting to take the region by force.<br />
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Fisc's long rule in the region, and its staunch, pius loyalty to the realm of Toren proved to be the greatest obsticle to the Ikalakian hegemon. Initial takeover attempts were immediately rebuked. Fisc, far from his homeland was unable to return to defend it, but he was not needed - the peasants of Dakan threw off the shackles of the invders quickly - rejecting those who lie and betray their word.<br />
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And so Ikalak pressed on, determined to take Dakan. With outstanding brutality, Ikalak ''again'' tried to take Dakan by force. They killed, raped, pillaged tax gold, and even desecrated Arylon Manor to show the people of Dakan that they intended to take the region, regardless of the sentiments of her people.<br />
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Once again, the brave peasants, showing loyalty to Fisc and to Toren, threw off their invaders once more. Ikalak had twice failed to take the humble rural land of Dakan - and the anger of the mighty realm became increasingly dangerous to Dakan. For a third time, Ikalak began a political takeover of Dakan.<br />
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Fearing for his peasants safety, and knowing that it was only a matter of time until Ikalak was able to hold the region - Fisc sent word to the leaders of the resistance in Dakan to lay down their arms. In a letter to the council, Fisc asked that resistance change, to no longer be that of active physical resistance, but instead changed itself to that of subterfuge, spying, undermining their new masters at every turn. He ordered Dakan to surrender to the invaders, so that countless peasants would be saved, and to ensure that if Toren was ever able to push north again, it would have a base of loyal subjects willing to do anything to see Toren achieve victory again.<br />
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So, with a heavy heart, the long held region of Dakan fell to Ikalak, and Fisc's title of Lordship was gone. He would not forget his home, however - and Ikalak would soon hear from him again.<br />
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==Paladin Primus of Toren==<br />
[[image:Slayer 2.JPG|500px|thumb|left|Fisc's soldiers ravage the southern countryside of Ikalak.]]<br />
Fisc had long stated that he did not desire to General the armies of Toren - he only wanted to Marshal a small force and turn them into an elite fighting force that Toren could depend on. His aspirations for higher office did not include Paladin Primus, even though it was becoming increasingly obvious that he was well suited for the position.<br />
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However, as is often the case - leadership was thrust upon him. Gaius Julius, then Paladin Primus of Toren, was captured during an ill advised sally of Toren Stronghold into Kail, and a replacement was needed. Fisc reluctantly realized that if he did not step forward, Toren would suffer from a lack of strong leadership, in a time when she needed it most. The next morning the voice of the people was heard, and Fisc was elected the next Paladin Primus in a landslide.<br />
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He inherited a tragically dangerous situation. Ikalak had pressed into and taken over most of northern Toren - including Dakan, Barakor and Riakond while attempting a takeover of Jerelin. In the south they had taken the crucial territory of Cave of Guilt, and the resurgent Taselak had pressed into Neralle, smelling weakness in Toren. Toren was losing ground quickly, and something had to be done, or the realm would not survive.<br />
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With the help of a small braintrust of Toren elite, Fisc initiated a bold new plan. Faced with a military that was unable to take on ''anyone'' in the open field, Fisc decided to change tactics.<br />
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Immediately he ordered nobles who had small units to drop their men as militia in critical areas, and move both into the deep north, and the deep south, to provide advance scoutings - giving a window into the enemies plans DAYS in advance. Additionally he ordered the Army of Tor and Tor's Retribution south through Falens into Ikalak territory. Both of these armies were converted into mobile marauding units, whose sole purpose now was to do as much critical damage to Ikalak as possible.<br />
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This new strategy paid massive dividens. The Army of Tor pressed into the deep south, causing three regions to be so hurt that they went rogue and defected from Ikalak. At the same time, the tax cofers of southern regions began to dry up as more and more gold went into the hands of Toren nobles, significantly hurting Ikalak's war effort. Given the scoutings being provided in deep areas in the south, the armies were able to stay one step ahead of Ikalak, and had free reign over the area.<br />
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In the north, Fisc ordered the Black Knights to defend Toren Stronghold - providing some measure of protection against a thirsty enemy wanting to stretch itself too far. The Black Knights valiantly were able to not only protect the stronghold, but keep the invaders from taking over Kail, which was their next step. Though it eventually did fall, Fisc and the fine soldiers of Toren were able to hold it off for quite some time.<br />
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Given his promise that he was not interested in serving as Paladin Primus for his own personal gain, Fisc abdicated the position at the end of the month - allowing a new general to be elected to lead the armies of the realm. His southern slash and burn campaign had been a wild success, and had sown some seeds that would see rewards just weeks later - but had also earned him a rather dubious nickname - ''"The Slayer of Ikalak".'' Fisc welcomed the name, as he felt that slaying oathbreakers was not anything to be ashamed of, but rather a public service to the South-East Island.<br />
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==Revenge==<br />
[[image:Stronghold_Defense_2.JPG|400px|thumb|right|The men of Toren defend the shining walls of Toren Stronghold.]]<br />
Ikalak's arrogance had grown beyond control. Kail had fallen, and they were on the doorstep to Toren Stronghold. Drunk with power, the hordes of mighty Ikalak set their sights on the walls of Toren Stronghold, convinced that all that was needed was a desire to conquor - and that would be enough to overcome Toren's defenses. Alas, overconfidence was their greatest weakness, and Ikalak marched on the Stronghold.<br />
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After retiring from the position of Paladin Primus, Fisc had gone south to join in the marauding with the rest of the Army of Tor. After a great deal of time personally overseeing the rape of many of the southern regions, Fisc was forced to withdraw to repair his equipment, pay his men and take care of several other affairs. His return to Toren Stronghold, as luck would have it, coincided with the oathbreakers foolheardy assault.<br />
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He arrived just in time. As he raced up the mountains into the Toren Valley, he could see Ikalak marching. He couldn't help but laugh to himself as he surveyed the attacking army - they were the superior force, but only on an open field. They didn't have the necessary strength to take the stronghold - they had too few seige engines, and far too much cavalry. This battle, it would seem, would actually be fun to fight.<br />
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Fisc positioned himself in the very front of the defending army - insistant that he kill as many Ikalakians as possible. It was he afterall who had negotiated the treaty amendment with Maximus on Averyll's orders. It was he, more than most nobles that burned with that betrayal. He was consumed with hatred, and a desire to exact his revenge on Ikalak.<br />
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That revenge came swiftly. The battle of Toren Stronghold ended quickly and decisively. Ikalak's entire northern army was smashed - annihilated to the point that send what soldiers they had screaming back to Ikalak City. The defenders on the walls roared and howled with delight as they saw the cowards retreat.<br />
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And then, only a day afterward, word was sent to Toren Stronghold that the Duke of Sandalak City, formerly the capital of Ikalak, was defecting to Taselak. He cited the breaking of the agreement, the arrogant and foolish attack on Toren Stronghold, as well as his southern regions being burnt to the ground with no help from the north as the major reasons for his abandonment of the formerly dominant realm. Fisc couldn't help but smile at the only honorable men in Ikalak now leaving it, and how he had a small part in that action.<br />
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As the days wore on, and Ikalak panicked, Toren pressed north, pursuing the cowards, and retaking the former territories along the way. One by one, Toren recaptured what had been stolen from them. Kail, Neralle and Riakond all fell to Toren within a matter of days, and Ikalak ran home, unable to defend themselves. All the while, Fisc was on the front, helping retake the lands, and slicing through any Ikalakian soldier he could find.<br />
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The resurgent Toren then pressed to the doorstep to Barakor and Dakan, and Fisc has sent word to the leaders in his former home that he would be among them soon. He would keep that promise, soon recapturing Arylon Manor. This makred the satisfaction of revenge for Fisc, as all stolen territory had been recaptured and the oathbreakers were now themselves being betrayed by their own people.<br />
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==The Fall of a Friend==<br />
Political change was not isolated in the realm of Ikalak - it would come for Toren as well. After almost continuous calls for her to give up power, Averyll's rule became increasingly threatened from within. As she saw her control over the realm crumble, Averyll began to make plans - her primary concern was keeping power out of the hands of '''Duke Cyperus Sarracenia''', her main rival and a man she felt would drag Toren down into oblivion.<br />
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To stop him, Averyll engineered a puppet rebellion against her own rule and the Lady Gheros ascended to power. In so doing she changed the government of Toren from its traditional Theocracy into a Monarchy. This decision was wildly controversial, and would lead to [[Torenism|the silence of Tor]]. She immediately began to negotiate formally with Taselak in an attempt to forge an alliance with them to finish off Ikalak together.<br />
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A problem began to arise, however. Fisc was hated in Taselak, blamed largely for being a defender of the Toren-Ikalak treaty when Taselak had previously requested an alliance so long ago. They viewed him as an obstructionist to Taselak desires, and requested that Fisc not hold any positions of power in order to cement the agreement.<br />
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Gheros was able to hammer out an agreement without that caveat - however, out of a desire to help smooth relations with the new allies, Fisc retired from the public life and decided to simply rejoin his comrades on the front lines without any title.<br />
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==Political Strife, and a Campaign to be King==<br />
[[image:GeneralFisc.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Fisc Arylon on the hills of Berakor, surveying his route home to Toren Stronghold to campaign for the vacant throne of Toren.]]But despite the new alliance and calmed internal dissent, all was not right with Toren. Queen Gheros, and her appointed General Sianon both seemed distant, inactive - even absent at times. As more time went by, the nobles of Toren cried out more and more for action, and strong leadership. Those cries went unanswered, with both Gheros and Sianon seemingly ignoring the problems they faced. Toren's military struggled mightily. The lack of leadership and cohesion lead to poor movement, undisciplined armies, and poorly coordinated attacks. Time after time, Toren's armies would be slaughtered on the walls of Ikalak City, due to terrible planning and incompetent leadership.<br />
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These issues finally came to a head when the Arch Priest of Toren, Gaius Julius Danlawer issued a public call for Queen Gheros to step down. More nobles followed, and Fisc added his voice to the dissenters. He had simply had enough of Toren being embarrassed by the seemingly incompetent leadership that was making the entire realm look bad, and publicly protested the Queen.<br />
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The protests came to a head when '''Luna DawnStar''' took it a step further and called for an open rebellion. Soon, Gheros crumbled and abdicated the throne, giving Toren an opportunity to set right the problems that had plagued it for months. Fisc decided at that time that his time of isolation and removal from the public eye were over.<br />
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===Campaign for King of Toren===<br />
The vacancy in the throne of Toren left a vacuume of power that had to be filled. In the time following Gheros stepping down, only two legitimate candidates emerged as viable options to ascend to the crystal throne of Toren - Fisc Arylon and Cyperus Sarracenia. Fisc was the man of the people, popular with the everyday noble fighting in the trenches and dying for Toren. Cyperus was the ''old guard'', popular amongst the powerful elite of the country - the entrenched nobles who held great power and sway.<br />
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The campaign shaped up interestingly, with Fisc commanding a huge amount of support from the nobles of Toren, and campaigning hard for the empty throne. Cyperus consolidated support amongst his base of powerful nobles, and the two prepared for the vote. Fisc had expected a strong showing due to his overwhelming support from the nobles of the realm, but had made a critical error - the voting system in a monarchical realm are weighted such that much of Fisc's base did not have a significant number of votes.<br />
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When the election came, Cyperus was elected the next King of Toren. Fisc had a much higher number of nobles voting for him, however due to the weighted voting and the power of the supporters of Cyperus, he was crowned King. Though the weighted system cost him the throne, and troubled him deeply, he respected the system and knew that it was Tor's will that he not become [[Rulers of Toren|King of Toren]] yet. There was a different calling that Tor wished Fisc to follow.<br />
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After the election, Fisc sent word to Cyperus that he would support his rule, and pledged to serve the realm wherever he saw fit. The two former adversaries dined together the night the election results were announced, and spoke of how to bring the realm together and move forward as a cohesive strong, but most importantly unified Toren. It was then that King Cyperus surprised Fisc, and asked him to serve in a role he had not expected.<br />
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==Ascention to High Marshal of Toren==<br />
The new King of Toren felt that to bring the country together, and to solve the problems in the military heirarchy that an active, strong military leader should be appointed, and for that role he chose Fisc. Humbled by the request, he decided to agree to become Cyperus' General, and lead the armies of Toren.<br />
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Immediately he set to reforming the way the military conducted its business. His first order of business was to officially disband the Military Council. In his time in the realm, Fisc had sat on that council for a great deal of time, and it was clear to him that it was useless. It was bloated with too many members, and the members it had weren't very active in their advisement or very insightful in their analysis. It needed to be reformed, and quickly.<br />
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In its place, Fisc instituted what he called the '''''Martial Assembly''''', which was to be what the Military Council should have been all this time - a very active, responsive and insightful body of military advisors for the Toren General. He instituted seven "seats" for the Assembly - one for the King and High Marshal, one for each Marshal, and two seats for military advisors. Each of these seats would be occupied at all times, and would be active, or be replaced.<br />
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Additionally, Fisc decided that communication was the major thing that was missing in the past from the Toren Generals. The nobles were confused, they were uninformed, they didn't understand the goals or the strategy - and as a result morale suffered, and army cohesion was non existant. So Fisc instituted an "early and often" policy of communication with the nobles of Toren - informing them of their orders early in the day, and making certain they were aware of what they were doing and why.<br />
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But most importantly - Fisc came to the realization that the basic fundamental strategy of the Toren army needed to be changed. He immediately began to communicate with the High Marshal of Taselak, working on a strategy to end the conflict with Ikalak. After a short time weighing their options - Cronos and Fisc arrived at a detailed and bold strategy that they believe could end the war within the month. The exact details of that plan are still classified - however it appears clear that the Toren military will be doing "something big" quite soon.<br />
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Heading into the Future, Fisc's entire focus is on obtaining Toren an additional city, and expanding their territory into everything that is today Ikalak.<br />
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==Marriage to Luna DawnStar==<br />
{{main|Wedding of Fisc and Luna}}<br />
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[[image:Luna.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Luna Dawnstar, betrothed of Fisc Arylon descending the mountains as she comes to Toren Stronghold for their impending marriage. She had changed out of her battle armor to an elegant dress as a surprise to Fisc when she arrived.]]<br />
In the time after the rebellion, Fisc and Luna spent a great deal of time together. As the days passed, they grew closer, Luna often finding time to walk amongst the city with the High Marshal, or visiting him late at night in Toren Stronghold or Arylon Manor. Whispers began to circle around Toren that the two were intimate. <br />
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Prior to a major assault, Fisc went to [[Culture Square]] in Toren Stronghold to purchase Luna a gift to signify his feelings for her. He chose an elegant emerald green cape for her - emerald was the color Fisc had adopted for the standard of his banners, and had long since been associated with him. The gift was a subtle way for Fisc and Luna to declare their pairing to the world - she would be wearing his colors.<br />
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Luna, however seemed to be distant from Fisc, she seemed hesitant to get close. Fisc became increasingly frustrated with this behavior and began to openly wonder if Luna was truly interested in him or not. In her, he had seen somebody he felt he had a future with, but she seemed to be perhaps having second thoughts about their relationship.<br />
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That was when Fisc met [[de Nada Family|Saccharine de Nada]]. She was a new noble to the shores of South-East Island, was extremely young and strikingly beautiful. Immediately Fisc's eyes began to wander to the beauty of Saccharine, and he began something of a courtship of her as well. In the next month, Fisc and Saccharine became extremely close - openly flaunting their lustful relationship in the open. Rumors even circulated that Fisc ordered a blacksmith ''(apparently working for the esteemed noble Tyrion)'' beheaded because he made a lewd comment to her as they walked through the capital.<br />
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Word got back to Luna that Fisc and Saccharine had become close, possibly intimate - and she flew into a jealous rage. Unbeknownst to Fisc, Luna had retreated from his company not out of disinterest, but out of fear. She was a hardened warrior, fresh off leading a rebellion against Queen Gheros, being crowned Queen, and abdicating the throne to allow free elections to take place - she needed time to rest and consider what had become of her life, and what her true feelings for Fisc were. Feeling so strongly - truly being in love - was something new to her, and she was not equipped to deal with those feelings.<br />
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Things came to a head one night when Luna went to Fisc's Mansion in Toren Stronghold to meet with him and talk about their lives together. As she approached, his personal guards recognized Luna as a consort of their master and let her pass. She silently slid into his bedchamber and found the young Saccharine nude, laying in his silk sheets. Fisc was nowhere to be found, but clearly he had been with her that night. Enraged, she stormed out of his Mansion.<br />
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For some time the relationship between Fisc and Luna remained cold. Fisc, however, was still in love with Luna - even despite his strong feelings for the young Saccharine. He sent her an invitation to dinner, hoping that Luna and he could mend their relationship. Initially she refused, but as time went by her heart softened. She loved Fisc, even despite his brutish behavior. On top of that, Fisc was planning a massive joint assault against Ikalak City with thousands of troops from Taselak joining in, a battle that had the potential to kill Fisc. The thought of this troubled Luna, forcing her to accept his invitation.<br />
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The meeting happened the night before the great assault. Luna initially met Fisc with hostility, but she eventually softened. It was clear Fisc had not treated her as he should have. They talked for hours, most of which Fisc sat and listened - and eventually began to come to a resolution. It was that night, after the truth of their feelings finally being revealed, that the two decided to officially marry.<br />
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The ceremony was held the following Wednesday, in front of the Royal Palace in Toren Stronghold. Prior to the ceremony, Luna sent Fisc a gift - a necklace containing a small peice of the crown of the last ruler of Sandalak. It was meant to signify an accomplishment that no one thought was possible, as a symbol for the union of their two houses.<br />
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That afternoon, an official [[Toren Wedding]] was held, and nobles from all over the South-East Island were in attendance. Fisc and Luna gave their vows and were officially married. Afterward they retreated back to Fisc's mansion, to enjoy each other's company before returning to active duty.<br />
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==The Death of Toren, Fleeing to Dwilight==<br />
[[Image:To Dwilight.jpg|375px|thumb|left|The ship carrying Fisc Arylon from the flooding lands of the South-East Island to the newly discovered continent of Dwilight]]In the early winter of the Last Era (''winter 2007''), after a failed attempt to capture the city of Taselak Fisc was marching back to Toren Stronghold. Upon approaching the jagged mountains of the capital, he noticed a luminous glow coming from the [[Cave of Guilt]] - something he had never seen before. The High Marshal ordered his men to remain behind, and he entered the mysterious cave to investigate what he had seen.<br />
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It was there that for the first time since the overthrow of Pontifex Averyll Arete, Tor communicated with man. Fisc and two of his captains witnessed him, as he spoke a prophecy regarding the fate of the south-east island. The essence of Tor revealed that the continent would be destroyed, and all people remaining on the island would be killed. He spoke angrily, expressing his revulsion at the petty bickering, politicking, dimplomacy and lack of action from warriors that had supposedly dedicated their lives to conflict. He expressed contempt for the secular Toren government, and a desire for it to be wiped out. Additionally, he spoke of hope for redemption - commanding Fisc to lead a delegation away from the continent to a new world, known only as Dwilight. Here, Fisc would found a kingdom, a religion to honor Tor, and he would fight. In the presence of his living god, Fisc could not refuse.<br />
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Fisc brought this prophecy back to the people of Toren, telling them of their impending doom and asking them to accompany him to Dwilight. As the days crept by, Fisc heard word that similar experiences had been seen in isolated corners of both Taselak and Ikalak - Tor had revealed himself to more than just Toren. The members of the other two realms had long scoffed at the idea of Tor, and many were hesitant to believe that south-east was truly about to be destroyed.<br />
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The adherents of Tor believed - including some converts from the other realms. They began to plan an exodus to Dwilight together, where they would form a new realm, (''what would eventually become '''[[Everguard]]'''''). To do this they had to initially settle in a central spot - after much debate and speculation, the delegation decided to flee to a realm known as Springdale - based only on a hint of a whisper that such a realm existed in the northeast of the continent.<br />
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And so one by one they boarded ships bound to the extreme west of the known world, and attempted to cross the great ocean and settle in a new home.<br />
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==The High King of Everguard==<br />
[[Image:FiscCharge.jpg|300px|thumb|right|High King Fisc Arylon charging into battle.]]<br />
Upon arriving on the shores of [[Dwilight]], those who had departed the South-East Island found that many who had tried to make it to those shores had been shipwrecked in other locations, lost at sea, or otherwise not made it. Only a handful of men and women from Toren and Ikalak arrived as planned in [[Springdale]], and they quickly attempted to secure protection from that land as refugees.<br />
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After settling in for a short time, Fisc began to seek out the other refugees. He first encountered [[Van Hoensbroeck Family/Henk|Henk Van Hoensbroeck]], his old friend [[Alfjoi_Suaht_Family|Mosious Alfjoi Suaht]], Hackem de Struct and the Ikalakians Jack Carnes and Lestat Corax. These men gathered together in the capital city of '''Springdale City''' and formulated a plan to join together in friendship, strike out to the frontier and attempt to found a realm of their own, to carry on the legacy of the South-East Island. Together combining the strengths of each of their respective deceased realms, they did plot to craft the realm of [[Everguard]] as the jewel of the west, and stronger than any realm previously known.<br />
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Just as they began to formulate their plans, a rebellion struck Springdale, throwing the realm into chaos. Immediately, Fisc began to negotiate with the rebel leader - Neel Arya - a man who would soon be King. As time passed, Fisc was able to secure support from Neel for the formation of Everguard to the north of Springdale. <br />
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Weeks passed, and more people began to hear about the realm ready to leave Springdale. More Torenites and Ikalakians approached Fisc asking to join the delegation - as did many native Springdalians, and even some nobles from other nations such as [[Morek]]. Together, seventeen nobles had gathered together, recruited troops and set off for the unknown land of the north. The settlers originally planned to settle in the region of [[Dwilight/Nifelheim|Nifelheim]], to the north of Springdale, however objections from Neel regarding claims to that city led the founding delegation to instead set off for Valkyrja.<br />
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After a long, dangerous journey through unknown lands filled with monsters, the delegation arrived at the white tower of the Stronghold of Valkyrja, and began to set roots, formally creating the realm of Everguard in the early spring.<br />
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Once the realm was founded, the nobles elected Fisc as the first '''[[Everguard/Ruling Line|High King]]''' of Everguard. Once donning the '''Emerald Crown''', Fisc began setting up the kingdom, appointing a Royal Court, Dukes, Lords, and directing the expansion of the realm. His rule has seen the drastic growth of the infant realm, and a remarkable unity by the nobles calling Everguard home. At the time, with rapid growth, diplomatic leverage, and planned colonies, there was little doubt that Everguard would continue to develop and be considered one of the continents great powers.<br />
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And then struck the Twisting.<br />
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==Illness and Abdication==<br />
Shocked news was delivered to the people of Everguard on May 7th of 1008, as word reached the people that their High King has been taken by a great and powerful illness. The sickness has actually been known to the local people of northern Dwilight, specifically the Dulesians, as "'''The Twisting'''", because of its effect on the apparence of the victim - it twists, warps and scars the skin to a great degree, massively disfiguring their body. Additionally, it has a profound effect on the mind as well, causing great memory loss, inability to focus, constant loss of consciousness, and a lack of logical processing. In other words, the illness warps the mind and the body, and leaves a human incapable of functioning in any realistic way.<br />
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Before the plague took his mind too much, High King Fisc Arylon called a meeting of his Dukes to discuss the situation, and to formally abdicate the Crystal Throne. In the last anyone has seen of Fisc publicly until his return to Everguard following his experience on the Mountain of Betrayal (''see "Messiah of Tor", below''), he collapsed on his council table, gripping the Emerald Crown in his hand.<br />
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Unfortunately, this action could not have come at a worse time for the realm. Still reeling from the mass kidnappings that left Everguard without three region lords (as well as Fisc's beloved wife), and seeing her regions invaded by hordes of monsters there was now no sovereign power to assign new lords, or direct a response to the crisis.<br />
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Initially, the three Dukes of the realm, Duke Jack Carnes of Eidulb, Duke Hackem de Struct of Gelene and Duke Lestat Corax of Valkyrja were all vying for control of the realm. The time spent squabbling over the crown cost the people of Everguard much, as her territory shrank, her influence faded and her star waned. Though as this happened, Fisc could hardly identify his own servents or remember his name, he seemed aware of the precarious loss of his once great empire, and it was as though on top of his plague, a knife were being twisted into his back as well. Eventually, Jack Carnes was chosen as the new High King of the realm, though he would soon befall a similar fate as Fisc. <br />
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Initially, it was believed that there would be no recovery for the former High King from this aggressive illness. Dulesians who had been consulted by the Royal Guard report that in 80% of cases, ''The Twisting'' becomes fatal. In the 20% who survive, at least half are permanently disfigured and never make a measurable recovery in either mind or body. In Fisc's case, it was believed that his disfigurement was so horrific, the illness so bad, that were he to survive, his body would barely be able to walk again, and his functioning as a normal human being was over.<br />
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Guardians from around the realm prayed to Tor for the recovery of their fallen leader. Little did they know that he would soon find deliverance from both his disfigurement and illness, but also the sickness that plagued Everguard as well. <br />
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==The Messiah of Tor==<br />
[[image:Mts.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The great mountain range in the central region of western Dwilight]]<br />
In the fall of the early days of the resurgence of the realm of [[Everguard]], '''Fisc Arylon''' - the overlord of the region of Ygg d'Razzhuul since his retirement from public life and the rulership of the kingdom of Everguard - was struggling to come to terms with what had happened to his previous life and beliefs regarding Tor, and how things had now changed since coming to Dwilight. He fully believed that it was a supernatural force that crackled from the heavens and doomed the island he had formerly called home, and felt that his mangled appearance as a result of the twisted disease that had forced him to abdicate the throne was Tor's divine will. He remembered his experiences in the Cave of Guilt, as well as those of others who had witnessed the same thing, but he was still troubled and was searching for answers. Why had Tor not spoken directly to the people of Everguard? They had devoted themselves to his directives, created a kingdom in his name and conquered territory under his banner. Tor seemed foreign to him, and he was having a crisis of faith. Part of him still had questions that he could not answer.<br />
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Late at night while sleeping, Fisc was visited in a dream and touched by Tor. A black veiled being of some kind spoke to him, and directed him to travel to the west and go to the great mountain ranges spoken about by the local peasantry. He was then to seek out the highest peak of the range - something known as the '''Mountain of Betrayal''', where he would commune with the god Tor and receive the answers he so desperately sought after. Dishonor and betrayal was what men brought to Tor's name in the past, and the being in Fisc's dream made it clear mankind would have to do penance for those past sins, and they would do so at the aptly named mountain.<br />
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Fisc then set off on a journey in line with what was directed to him by the essence in him dream. He spent the next several weeks hiking to the mountain range in the central portion of northimn Dwilight, seeking out the highest peak he could find. He arrived at the '''Mountain of Betrayal''' and climbed, despite the harshest of conditions, to the peak. By the time he reached the highest point, he had run out of food, water and was certain he was close to death. In addition, the journey had been especially hard on his frail body - which was still rotten from the inside out due to his lingering disease.<br />
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It was then that Tor revealed himself to Fisc. As he lay nearly dead from exposure to the elements, a black essence consumed him. The booming voice of an angry Tor pierced every inch of him body and commanded him to obey. Tor began to test Fisc in a number of ways, things no one but the Messiah himself knows were asked of him. The trials lasted for days, and when they were done, the god had affirmed his choice of a human to carry out his will on the earthly plane - and so Tor began to give him a new set of directives to follow. He was to be not just a prophet as he had once been - but was now a Messiah for the faith dedicated to Tor.<br />
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He was told to return to Gelene and preach the word of Tor and found a church in him name to spread the faith beyond those who had witnessed Tor's wrath in the past. He declared the holy obligations of the faithful and deemed the city of Gelene as the holiest of cities on the continent, and the Mountain of Betrayal the site of communion between man and the spirit of Tor. He had commanded Fisc to teach the directives of Tor to all mankind, and bring honor and justice back to the wicked race of men.<br />
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After the experience Fisc had on the peak, He then hiked several miles to the west and come to the great mountain Lake of Blood. There he sought water and perhaps some food, and in so doing he actually fractured a section of the ice in the lake, and was swallowed whole by it, plunging him into sub-zero temperature water. Through faith in Tor, He was able to survive. <br />
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When he emerged from the water, still damp and frozen to his core - he looked down at his hands and saw something that made him nearly pass out from the shock. His twisted, black fingers that had been so warped by his disease suddenly looked much like they had a long time ago, when he donned the Emerald Crown of Everguard and sunk his sword into the chests of his enemies. He looked down further, and his formerly curved, weak, concaved legs were again straight, tall and strong. He took a deep breath of the cold air, and his lungs were once again functional - able to pump the frozen air through his entire body and giving him a feeling of rebirth. Thus was the first miracle of Tor - Fisc's disease infested body, twisted and mangled was restored - his illness was gone, and he was again what he once was.<br />
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Once He arrived at the base of the mountain, Fisc began to feel the pain of a deep laceration to him left shoulder muscle. He removed him coverings and revealed that a bloody wound was present on him arm - it was two cuts, sliced in a stylistic shape of what looked to him like a mountain. Fisc dubbed thim the mark of Tor. He then traveled to his estate in Ygg d'Razzhuul and began construction on the first church dedicated to the new religion of Torenism. Once he was finished, he would travel to the four corners of Everguard and recruit priests, followers and church elders to run the church in its infancy.<br />
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==The Destruction of The Emerald Kingdom==<br />
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==Chancellor of Averoth==<br />
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==Children==<br />
While serving as High King, the Queen Consort of Everguard, Luna Dawnstar, was confirmed to be with child. In a dream, Fisc experienced a vision suggesting that she may be carrying twins - a rather common occurence in the Arylon family.<br />
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In her fourth month, however, a rash of kidnappings took place within the realm - Luna was among those taken as she walked outside the Capital grounds late at night.<br />
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Fisc never saw his wife again. If she is still alive, it may be possible that she gave birth to the heirs to the House of Arylon, but at this time, no one knows that for sure.<br />
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==Titles==<br />
*'''[[Averoth/Ruling Line|Chancellor]]''' of Averoth<br />
*'''[[Everguard/Ruling Line|High King]]''' of Everguard<br />
*'''Alaja Imjra''' of the [[Everguard/Peoples_of_Everguard#Valkyrjans|Valkyrjans]]<br />
*'''Di'Ayaui''' of the [[Everguard/Peoples_of_Everguard#Dulesians|Dulesians]]<br />
*'''Ky'pt'tox''' of the [[Everguard/Peoples_of_Everguard#Eddo|Eddo]]<br />
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==Alteregos==<br />
*The Emerald Knight<br />
*Fisc Silvertongue<br />
*The Slayer of Ikalak<br />
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==Publications==<br />
Fisc is a noted author. In his time observing the world, he has published a number of works that delve into subject he feels are essential to nobles attempting to live a good life. To date, he has written four such publications, each dealing with key philisophical epiphanies he has faced in his life.<br />
:*'''Primada''' - ''Leading History''<br />
:*'''Torcival''' - ''The Warrior Code''<br />
:*'''Politica''' - ''The Application of Power''<br />
:*'''Extentia''' - ''Truth in Spirituality''<br />
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Additionally, he has spent a great deal of time working on technical manuals devoted to training nobles of the world the art of warfare. His two greatest manuscripts of this kind deal with imparting knowledge about the world, and conflict management, while another deals with how to Marshal armies of a realm.<br />
:*[[Arylon_Family/Mentor_Handbook|The Arylon Mentor]]<br />
:*[[Arylon_Family/Marshal_Handbook|Marshaling in Today's World]]<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Fisc Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=HIGH KING OF EVERGUARD<br />
|image=HighKingFiscArylon.jpg<br />
|realmimage=EverguardShield.png<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=DEAD<br />
|continent=[[South-East Island]]<br>[[Dwilight]]<br />
|nationality=[[Toren]]<br>[[Everguard]]<br>[[Averoth]]<br />
|titles=Chancellor of Averoth<br>High King of Westgard<br>Paladin Primus of Toren<br />
|lordships=Governor of [[Valkyrja]]<br>Governor of [[Gelene]]<br>Lord of [[Dakan]]<br />
|religion=[[Torenism|Torenist]]<br />
|religioustitle=Prophet of Tor<br />
|birthcity=[[Calis]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Cagilan Empire]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Fisc|Fisc Arylon]]<br />
|mother=Avery Stanford<br />
|partners=Saccharine de Nada (lover)<br>Luna Dawnstar<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=6'1"<br />
|weight=186 lb<br />
|hair=Brown<br />
|eyes=Green<br />
}}'''Fisc Arylon''', also known as '''The Emerald Knight''' and '''Fisc Silvertongue''', was a warrior, statesman, King and religious icon of great fame in the old days of our world. Beginning his exploits on the now destroyed [[South-East Island]], his reputation as a fierce warrior would be sharpened while fighting for the realm of [[Toren]]. <br />
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He is, however, best known among the ancient families as the first '''[[Everguard/Ruling Line|High King]]''' of the realm of [[Everguard]] in north-western [[Dwilight]]. Everguard was the first Kingdom founded in Dwilight that reached into the monster-infested hordes of the west. Fisc himself was the first man to lead knights-at-arms into that wilderness.<br />
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As High King, Fisc led his new nation to glory, quickly expanding his realm's borders as far west as the [[Shrine of Seeklander]], and as far south as [[Eidulb]]. Everguard quickly became known as the "Emerald Jewell" of the west, defending the realms of the east from unchecked monster invasions.<br />
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Sadly, his reign was eventually ended when Fisc was struck by a horrible twisting plague, robbing him of his health and forcing him to abdicate the Crystal Throne of Everguard. In the aftermath of his abdication, he would go on to [[Averoth/Ruling Line|lead]] another colony realm known as [[Averoth]] to the west, and then later would receive divine inspiration and found the religion of [[Torenism]] at the peak of the [[Dwilight/Mountain of Betrayal|Mountain of Betrayal]]. <br />
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Eventually, Everguard was betrayed and destroyed by the nation of [[Astrum]], and Averoth was nearly destroyed as well. Frustrated by the treachery and corruption systemic through Dwilight, Fisc and his children left the continent seeking a quiet life, withdrawn from the world.<br />
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Some years later, after the death of his wife, Fisc mysteriously disappeared, never to be seen again. Some have speculated that he grew restless and sought adventure beyond the known world. Some believe he died. Others think he may return some day. But today, he is gone.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
Fisc’s personality has drastically changed as he has grown older. When he was a young man, Fisc could easily be described as having an extremely volatile personality. He was prone to dramatic emotional mood swings – from elation and exuberance to sullen and reflective. He was an aggressive, brash man who acted first and thought second, and a great deal of his personal worldview was shaped by his anger.<br />
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Fisc’s rage in his early years stemmed from his realization that the world by its very nature was an unjust, dangerous place – and that no one, not even family could be trusted. Fisc himself was betrayed a number of times, which only more deeply cemented his feelings on the subject. Everything that happened in his life, from his abandonment by his father, to the senseless politicking he would later face taught him that life was not fair – and he reacted to this with deep seeded anger and resentment. This point of view on life also led to Fisc having something of a cynical and sarcastic sense of humor – something that made him popular among his peers, but betrayed his lack of confidence in himself or the world.<br />
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Fisc also had an extremely cavalier view of life, believing that it can only truly be lived if one does so in the moment, in an attempt to extract as much from one’s life as possible. This attitude caused him to take a great number of risks, prosecute his beliefs without a second thought, and take pleasure in much of mundane details of life others take for granted - such as the sweet smell of the air on a crisp autumn day, the bitter bite of a dark brew, or the soft touch of a woman.<br />
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As his life progressed, however, Fisc began to change. The anger that so often consumed him had driven him to fight. Fight against enemies of the flesh, and of the heart. He fought his battles without reservation, filled with hate and bloodlust - seeking revenge and penance for the wickedness of the world. Because he was so distrustful of people, and so skeptical of justice – he himself became obsessed with personal loyalty, and seeking to prosecution of justice in the world. He would never betray, he would never seek revenge over justice and he would attempt to correct the wickedness and corruption of the world.<br />
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Ironically, it was this point of view that calmed his soul. Age and experience (''as well as his marriage'') has now taught him that his flashes of pure unadulterated rage do not serve him as well as he had thought – and as such he has learned to temper those feelings and channel them into more productive exercises. He has found that if he seeks truth, justice and loyalty, that they are indeed in the world and can be cultivated. He can no longer be easily goaded into throwing the first punch, as he once could, nor does he anymore act before thinking.<br />
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Since gaining real political power, he has also learned the wisdom of compromise and diplomacy. A young Fisc hated the blabbering foolishness of diplomats, and viewed politics as talking when action was required. It was his brother Taran who enjoyed the game of power, and it was he who hated it, and did not want anything to do with it – which is perhaps why he acquired it.<br />
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Today, '''Fisc Arylon''' is the '''High King of [[Everguard]]''', is married to the beautiful '''Luna Dawnstar''' and expects to soon have children. His hardness and fierce outlook on life has been replaced by a more mature and statesman-like personality.<br />
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However, do not be fooled by his now quiet, thoughtful and reserved demeanor – if pushed to a point that he feels calls for it, Fisc is still the most dangerous and fierce man in the Arylon family – his anger and aggressiveness are not gone, only now below the surface, waiting to explode. <br />
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==Early History==<br />
[[Image:Sword.jpg|500px|thumb|left|Sword of [[Avalair Arylon]] - taken by Fisc after his father's death.]]Fisc's early life mirrored his brother Taran's. Those who knew the twins at this point in their lives have often said that Taran was a popular, outgoing extravert, and Fisc was a more reserved, less scholastic person. Nonetheless, both boys did well in school, up until they were 7 years old - when Avalair made the decision to set off for the colonies and attempt to carve out an estate in the expansive lands.<br />
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===Staying Behind===<br />
Since both Taran and Fisc were too young to take part in their father's expedition, they remained in Nardil to continue their education, while their brothers '''Jaden''' and '''Galen''' went with Avalair. This separation affected Fisc a great deal more than Taran, causing him to lose interest in his studies, and retreat away from friends, classes, and sports. He began to grow bitter at his father's absence, acting out and continually getting himself suspended from the [[Nardil Academy]], where the boys attended school. He seemed to be on track to burn out early, despite Taran's efforts to include him and temper his behavior.<br />
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All of that changed when the twins received word from their father stating that he was now in the south-east island, fighting for the nation of '''[[Toren]]'''. Avalair’ letter informed Fisc of the death of his mother and brothers Jaden and Galen (''or so he thought''), and his own indentured servitude to a noble in Toren.<br />
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Enraged at his perception of his father, Fisc immediately left '''Cagilan Empire''' and set off for the south-east island. Before he left he confronted Taran and as the elder brother ordered him to stay in Nardil and keep the family estate until he returned – this request, and Taran’s breaking of his word to Fisc, was the source of their animosity in later years. <br />
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===Seeking His Father Across the Sea===<br />
So consumed with anger and vengeance aimed at his father for causing his family to be destroyed, he vowed to go to Toren and find Avalair. He arrived in Toren Stronghold shortly thereafter and began to investigate his father's whereabouts. The trail got hot nearly a month later, when he got word from a local trader that Avalair was seen in Lesthem, on the front lines in Toren's struggle against the nation of Taselek. Fisc immediately set after him.<br />
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He found the armies of Toren camped on the field the night before the battle and stealthily observed the troop movements, looking anxiously for his father. Hate burned in his mind for Avalair - Fisc blamed him for the death of his mother and two older brothers, [[Jaden Arylon|Jaden]] and [[Galen Arylon|Galen]]. It was Avalair's own irrational need for power, land and title that had lead him to the colonies, and caused his family to go with him. Fisc had always believed that his mother never really wanted to go, and that it was only her love for Avalair that convinced her to follow him to the new world.<br />
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Deep into the night, Fisc approached the tent he had identified as Avalair's. Quietly he slipped by the night watch guards and opened the canvas of the tent, dagger in hand – Fisc intended to kill his father in retribution.<br />
What he found shocked him. Avalair was to his left flank with an arrow drawn in a bow. Ignoring reason, Fisc dove for his father attempting to slash his throat, but he was easily disarmed by his more experienced foe. Avalair swung Fisc to the ground and held him there with his boot.<br />
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Fisc was forced to lay there and listen to his father talk. He had apparently been warned of Fisc’s arrival by a letter from Taran, who disagreed with Fisc’s assertions about Avalair (''this was yet another point of contention among the twins that caused a major rift in their relationship'').<br />
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He tried to speak up and shout his father down, but he could barely squeek out a noise, let alone talk. Avalair continued to speak, telling him that it was in fact his mother Genesis who had asked ''him'' to go to the colonies and settle in Giblot. He informed his son that he believed he could restore his name by remaining in the Cagilan Empire - eventually reconciling with his father Alexis. She did not agree, and threatened to leave him unless he was able to restore his family name, carve out an estate for himself, and bring honor to the name Avalair Arylon once again.<br />
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He continued, telling Fisc how he had forced his wife and sons to stay behind in Giblot while he was out on the frontier expanding his territory - so as to protect them from harm. Avalair explained that their deaths were the result of a great coalition of honorless nobles, and that the only reason his family was threatened at all was because the coalition was able to get to his Manor in Giblot before he could get his family out to sea.<br />
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He also made it clear to Fisc that in one year, he was to be released from his servitude to the Toren lord who had bought his freedom, and that he planned to return to Giblot and exact his revenge for the death of his family, then once again return home to the Cagilan Empire and reclaim his honor, glory and respect.<br />
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Fisc was stunned - it was apparent now that he had completely misjudged his father. A sneaking admiration crept into his heart, washing away the rage and hate he had felt only hours before. <br />
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He apologized to his father and pledged to help him in his cause – Avalair agreed.<br />
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===The Death of Avalair Arylon===<br />
The next day, the reunited father and son marched on Lesthem. The forces of Taselak were more extensive than originally thought, and Toren's General was killed at the outset of the fighting. In disarray, confused and outnumbered, Toren's armies were quickly cut through. Avalair and Fisc were holding the third hill to the west of the fighting, but as Taselak advanced they became surrounded.<br />
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Faced with capture, Avalair threw down his sword and ordered Fisc to do the same. This was supposed to be honorable combat, so the forces of Taselak would take them prisoner, and they would be able to buy their way out in the future - living to fight another day. As a unit captain approached him, Avalair called out his name, rank and informed him of his surrender.<br />
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The captain, a bloodthirsty maniac named ''' [[Rahvin Templar|Rahvin]] ''' said nothing, approached Avalair, withdrew his sword and sliced his head off in one foul swoop. Rahvin laughed, mounted his horse and ordered his men to leave Fisc where he was.<br />
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Horrified at what he had witnessed, Fisc dove to the ground and wailed. He had just learned his father was a truly honorable man, and now he had been stolen from him. <br />
Fisc was unable to contain his anger. He bent down and withdrew Avalair's sword from the ground, rose to the first riderless horse he could find, and charged after Rahvin and his men with bloodlust in his eyes. It wasn't long until he was on their heels.<br />
<br />
As Fisc rode for him, Rahvin dismounted and waited. Fisc approached, and his enemy dove on the ground, rolling and slicing the legs of the horse, throwing Fisc from it violently. He quickly recovered and wildly hacked at Rahvin, desperately trying to score a killing blow. The experienced captain easily blocked his attempts. Finally, as Fisc raised his sword and left himself open, Rahvin drew a dagger and stabbed Fisc in the thigh, then he kicked him over to the ground.<br />
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The man who killed his father cackled wildly and mounted his steed again, leaving Fisc bleeding on the ground. His blood loss was profound, and he lost consciousness.<br />
<br />
==Dedication to Toren==<br />
[[Image: Fisc alone.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Fisc Arylon pledging his life to the King of Toren]]<br />
When Fisc awoke, he found himself among a deserted battlefield littered with dead bodies. Rage consumed Fisc, and he had nowhere to direct it as he was alone. On his knees and covered in blood, he grabbed his hair and let out a great scream of agony.<br />
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Collecting himself, he found that Avalair's sword was still there - he picked it up and placed it in his back holster. He resolved at that moment that he would never touch another sword in battle as long as he drew breath. He then began walking toward the city of Toren Stronghold – it was unavoidable now, he had business there.<br />
<br />
Along the way to the Stronghold, Fisc stopped at a number of small towns to rest. At each stop, he would spend time at a local tavern and drink heavy amounts of beer, reflecting upon his own sorrow, regret and anger. Curious locals would hear his story and learn that he was traveling to Toren Stronghold, and many would ask to join him. Each small village he would stop at, By the time he finally arrived at the city he commanded 25 eager young men, all of whom felt a rush of bloodlust that reflected the young nobleman they accompanied.<br />
<br />
Once he arrived, Fisc directed one of his men to carry a letter to Phear Phantom, Pontifex of the realm of Toren. The letter told the story of how he arrived to Toren, and asked permission to pledge his life and his sword to the realm. He then spent a day in the city, entertaining his men and resting, before setting out for the front lines.<br />
<br />
Upon his first encounter with enemy forces after beginning his career in Toren, Fisc's unit was severely damaged, and he needed to withdraw from the front and return to [[Toren Stronghold]] to refit his unit. In his naiveté, he turned his back on the enemy as he retreated. He had been wounded and his usual acute senses did not see a Taselek soldier approaching him from the rear. Just as the enemy soldier drew his blade to strike Fisc, he felt a wind blow past his face and heard the sound' of an arrow burying itself in a man’s chest. At first, he thought the arrow was intended to kill him, and so he drew his weapon to attack the archer.<br />
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However, he heard a body drop behind him, turned around to look and saw a soldier now laying face first on the ground - sword in hand, arrow in chest. Fisc understood what had just happened, the female archer had saved his life because he had been negligent with his own life.<br />
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The woman walked up to Fisc, nodded in his direction and uttered her name - Averyll. She was the countess of the region of Jerelin, and the Fiduciary of Toren. Averyll smiled, and clapped her hand on the young soldiers back. <br />
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He and Averyll would meet on the battlefield a number of times. Fisc was even able to repay the life debt at a large fateful battle in the region of '''Falens'''. When Averyll had been knocked to the ground and was vulnerable to attack, Fisc placed himself between Averyll and a group of 10 Taselek soldier, managing to hold them long enough for her to escape and fall back to a safe position.<br />
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After Falens, Averyll invited Fisc to come to Jerelin to her personal estate. The two became great friends, sharing drinks and war stories. This friendship forged what can be considered an strong alliance between their two great houses, which exists to this day.<br />
<br />
==Ascention to Lordship==<br />
[[Image:Manor.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Manor of [[Fisc Arylon]] - assumed upon his grant of landed nobility.]]<br />
Fisc began to build his legend in the trenches. He was angry, passionate, vengeful but most of all, he was brutal. His naked rage was taken out on any enemy he faced on the battlefield. Early in his career, Fisc was hardly a proficient and brilliant soldier - he was surviving on his own bloodlust, and all too often his extreme behavior would come close to killing him. On more than one occasion, his recklessness led to the death of men under his command, something that only furthered his frustration and angst.<br />
<br />
But one thing was undeniable, for however foolish and short sighted he was, he was an efficient and maniacal soldier. He became something of a berserker - wildly (and mercilessly) slaughtering anyone who came in his path, completely abandoning the conventions of traditional warfare. Each time the [[Army of Tor]] was ordered out, Fisc was there in the front, aggressively attacking the opponent. He was instrumental in victories at Falens, Seggelin and Lesthem, though his commanders were beginning to worry that his potential as a soldier was being wasted by his irrational behavior.<br />
<br />
Averyll begged him to stop. She would tell him that if he ever met a truly proficient warrior, that his anger would be a weapon that could easily be used ''against'' him, and that he was only notching body counts because he was facing conscriptions. He didn't listen - not only were his emotions erupting from him, but he began to fall in love with the idea of his own success. He began to feel invincible, becoming insufferably arrogant.<br />
<br />
Something was about to change.<br />
<br />
The great [[Pontifex]] of Toren, Sir '''Phear Fantom''' was present at a great battle in Lesthem. At this battle, the heroic leader was slain - ending the reign of the most influential ruler on South-East Island. This vacated the office of Pontifex and began a series of events that would lead to Fisc's advancement within the realm of Toren.<br />
<br />
The forces Toren faced in Lesthem were professional soldiers, and many of them were of a quality Fisc had not yet seen. He had charged into the battle as he had every time - but this time he was struck down. First an archer connected with Fisc's right shoulder, then another in his thigh. As the battle continued, a skilled Taselak warrior disarmed Fisc and stabbed him in the chest with a dagger. He survived the attack, but it left him crippled for months afterward.<br />
<br />
The ensuing election for Pontifex saw the elevation of Fisc's greatest friend, '''Averyll''' in a narrow victory. Once taking command of the realm, Averyll felt she had to find a way to temper Fisc's aggressive death wish. He had sacrificed and proven his worth as a soldier and as a man, and so she decided that perhaps the best way to rehabilitate his mind was to grant him a title, and give him responsibility over a region of land. After much thought, Averyll dispatched a courier to the front in Lesthem (where Fisc was still healing) to order him to travel to '''Dakan''' with her, to take command of the region.<br />
<br />
==Entry Into Politics - Fiduciary==<br />
[[Image: Gold.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Fisc's tenure as Fiduciary of Toren would prove extremely beneficial to his political career.]]As Averyll was the previous Fiduciary of Toren, upon her ascension to Pontifex she was forced to abdicate the duties of Fiduciary and a replacement was needed. At the Nardil Academy as a boy, Fisc had an aggressive scholastic education in finance, trade and tax policy. Certainly no expert - but more than competent enough to serve the realm in financial matters.<br />
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Initially though, Fisc did not seek the position. He had just been humbled in battle, proven to be a hotheaded, arrogant young man, and was given a title that he didn't believe he truly deserved. He also felt that in the realm there were likely others with a higher level of understanding of financial matters, and that a noble would step forward and become the consensus choice as Averyll's replacement. As time went on however, it became apparent that the field of candidates was inadequate, and the realm needed a strong presence to lead the financial matters that were at the time in transition.<br />
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He did not make the decision to run until he spoke to '''Pontifex Averyll''' about the situation. From the conversation, Averyll got the impression that his near death on the battlefield and quiet humble reflection on the path of his life was a good sign, and that perhaps serving the realm would help him find focus and purpose in his life. She gave him his blessing, and ordered him to run.<br />
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Upon returning to '''Toren Stronghold''', Fisc began a ruthlessly efficient campaign to gain the position. Reinvigorated by the belief that his life was perhaps finally on track, humbled by his experiences and matured by his losses - he campaigned with the same vigor he used to fight with. Pledging a transparent and open administration of finances, Fisc made ''direct appeals'' to each individual noble in Toren, informing them of his detailed plans for the position while speaking individually to each. The grassroots campaign struck a cord with a great deal of Toren nobles, who have increasingly felt distanced from their rulers and responded positively to being spoken to on an individual level.<br />
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The ground level work paid off, with Fisc winning the election with 47.7% of the vote, despite facing 14 separate candidates. His victory was by more than 32%, giving him a clear mandate and vote of support from the people of Toren. His service to the realm would prove successful, allowing him to win re-election several times, even against the brother of the heroic '''Pontifex Phear'''. In his later writings, Fisc would often say that his experience as Fiduciary and the campaigns to gain the position were the most valuable events of his life - leading him to make peace with the establishment and mature his worldview.<br />
<br />
==The First Toren Rebellion==<br />
[[Image: Rebels.jpg|430px|thumb|right|Loyalist forces overrunning the rebel positions in [[Toren Stronghold]].]]<br />
In the spring, Toren faced rebellion. At a time deep in the night, the underground movement that had been systematically planning their revolt finally acted. A noble named Hiddukel had originally planned on calling the rebellion, but circumstances prevented him from doing so - instead Zellion stepped up and while standing near the seat of government in Toren Stronghold, gave an impassioned speech, attempting to rally as many nobles as possible to the cause of the rebellion. <br />
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===Leading the Loyalist Forces===<br />
Fisc had inserted himself into the underground movement, using the pseudonym ''The Emerald Knight'' for nearly a month before the rebellion began. As such, he had been kept abreast of the activities of the rebels for some time, and was well aware of their intentions to call a rebellion when they did. He had warned the Advisory Council, and was standing by with several nobles just outside of Toren Stronghold, ready to respond when the rebellion was called.<br />
<br />
After Zellion's speech, a few nobles openly declared themselves rebels while others declared loyal to the realm. Averyll was unavailable to rally the Loyalists at the time, and so Fisc, deeply familiar with the rebellions plans, took up the mantle of leading the Loyalists against the rebels. Gaius Julius was the first and most vocally supportive Marshall of the Loyalists, and Fisc instructed him to make preparations for the upcoming military campaign in Toren Stronghold to put down the rebellion.<br />
<br />
Orders soon went out to all loyal nobles of Toren instructing them to return to Toren Stronghold to destroy the rebellion. Flocks of nobles, even those who were not pleased with the government, declared themselves loyalists and responded to the orders, moving to Toren Stronghold.<br />
<br />
The rebels found themselves vastly outnumbered, and in only one day, their military effectiveness was cut off, effectively ending the threat they posed to the government.<br />
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===Rebellion Ends===<br />
Though Zellion called the rebellion, Hiddukel was the driving force behind it. After it became clear that the revolt had failed, Hiddukel offered himself to the Loyalist forces, calling for his own sacrifice as penance for the rebellion.<br />
<br />
Fisc rejected Hiddukel's original offer, instead demanding that Hiddukel be executed for his crimes, that all rebels be exiled from South East Island, and that a direct contact be established between the Toren nobles and their government be appointed. Though Hiddukel agreed to these terms, Averyll gave a public call for healing, and asked that Hiddukel be exiled, not executed. Fisc agreed to these terms, as did Hiddukel.<br />
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Fisc and Hiddukel then jointly ordered the rebels to disband their units, ending the rebellion.<br />
<br />
==Fall From Grace==<br />
[[image:Swordfight4.JPG|300px|thumb|left|Fisc duels with Phettish to regain his honor.]]<br />
A major defining point in Fisc's life came as the dust settled following the rebellion. After another election victory for Fiduciary, he ordered his men to stay in Kail and provide civil defense, while he traveled to his home region of Dakan. Toren was in desperate need of new recruitment centers, so Fisc went to Dakan and immediately invested his own family's money in the creation of a new recruitment center. The Dakan Omega Force Special Forces center was erected quickly, and it began recruiting men right away.<br />
<br />
After its construction, Fisc immediately headed back to Toren Stronghold to recruit a new group of soldiers. What he did not know was that the Taselak army had somehow obtained intelligence stating that the Fiduciary of Toren was traveling from the northern regions to Toren Stronghold, and had no unit to protect him. They immediately set out to intercept him, cornering him in Kail.<br />
<br />
Fisc was taken prisoner immediately and brought to Taselak. His absence from the realm necessitated an election for a replacement Fiduciary. Phettish, who Fisc had handily defeated by over 40% of the vote just days before won the election, and controversially announced that he would not abdicate the position of Fiduciary after Fisc returned from prison.<br />
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The announcement infuriated Fisc, as well as a great deal of other nobles in Toren. Fisc had bribed the guards in his prison cell, and had received word of Phettish's decision and immediately spoke out about his belief that Phettish was acting dishonorably. He accused him of opportunism and blind ambition, using a brief incarceration to usurp authority that he had been denied by a wide margin only days prior. Phettish responded with harsh criticisms of Fisc, creating a massive personal divide among the two men.<br />
<br />
After an aggressive public debate, Fisc pledged that he would not put the realm through a power war with Phettish, and would instead concede to his power grab, and spare the realm of a public argument over the position. He then further announced he would not seek re-election as Fiduciary, being completely disillusioned with the democratic process in the realm of Toren, no longer wanting to be any part of it.<br />
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As time passed and Fisc began to quiet his dissension, Phettish began to stumble, collecting a paltry tax and doing little more than making an announcement that Toren needed more regions to collect more gold. Fisc was continually disgusted with Phettish's behavior and now his performance, and decided to privately write him to prod him into acting more appropriately.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately, Phettish was in no mood to be questioned, and wrote an insulting letter back to Fisc. Making one last attempt to plead with Phettish for reason, Fisc wrote yet another letter to him, calling him to task and demanding he modify his behavior. In a final insult to Fisc, Phettish did not even open his letter, rather crumbling it and ordering it sent back.<br />
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It was clear to Fisc that Phettish was wholly concerned with his own rise to power, and not about the good of the realm, or the honor of the nobles in the realm. <br />
<br />
It was at that time that Fisc decided he would not stand for it anymore. He had been slighted enough. He had been lied about enough. He had witnessed enough slippery political maneuvering. Fisc no longer cared about his own power, or even his own life. Despite his frail body, still throbbing from the multiple injuries he suffered in a Taselak prison, he was going to satisfy his own personal honor, and challenge Phettish to a duel. <br />
<br />
Phettish was an excellent swordsman, this much he knew. His youth and inexperience meant he was aggressive, powerful and he didn't know any better. Fisc's poor physical condition meant that he would be at a massive disadvantage in the fight, but he did not care - someone had to stand up to Phettish.<br />
<br />
The two men gathered in the main square of Toren Stronghold and commenced with their battle. It raged for what seemed to Fisc like days - his experience (and Phettish's youth) and the adrenaline had helped him survive when in reality he should not have been fighting at all. Unfortunately as the battle wore on, Phettish gained the upper hand. His last memory was collapsing to the ground, and hearing Phettish order his revival at his tent. Fisc did not understand, Phettish should have killed him - it was a duel to the death.<br />
<br />
==Reemergence==<br />
[[image:Armiesclash.JPG|250px|thumb|right|The Army of Tor crushes an enemy force.]]<br />
After the duel, he couldn't help but soften his heart, and let go of the hate he had for his opponent. He did not fully trust Phettish, nor did he like him - but for the first time in a long time, he respected him. In a way, he owed Phettish his life - and could not let that debt remain unpaid. As he healed, Fisc made a critical decision that he would remove himself from public life - he was shamed, beaten and demoralized, and felt that he no longer commanded the support of everyday nobles in Toren.<br />
<br />
Now retreated from public life, Fisc became consumed with learning the intricacies of Marshaling soldiers - it was now his intention to abandon politics and devote himself to a purely militaristic life. As his studies progressed, a vacancy in the Marshal of the Army of Tor presented itself, and Fisc was chosen to take over the army. This presented Fisc his first real opportunity to command large groups of soldiers on the battlefield. <br />
<br />
Soon after taking command, Fisc unofficially dubbed the army under his command the "[[Phoenix Guard]]" - a nickname intended to subtly indicate the army's rebirth from the ashes of the civil war, and its mission as the guardians of Toren holdings on the island. The Phoenix Guard henceforth became known for being fierce defenders in the face of overwhelming odds. The legacy of that army would eventually be so great that it would transcend continental borders.<br />
<br />
Shortly after Fisc began to command men on the battlefield, he saw great success. His reputation, previously in ruins, began to reassert itself, and the nobles of Toren once again began to view him in a positive light. Ironically, a battle in Toren's southern lands that Fisc himself commanded saw Phettish captured by enemy soldiers, forcing the position of Fiduciary to once again stand for election. Fisc was uninterested in seeking the position once again, and actively stated to the realm that he had no desire to serve in that capacity. However, when the election came to pass, Fisc learned that he was yet again chosen to manage the realms finances, despite his own objections. He took it as a sign that the realm desired his leadership, and he pledged to fulfill the role.<br />
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He immediately began going to work for the realm, and given their support for him, he felt as though they had forgiven him for his duel of honor with Phettish.<br />
<br />
==The Betrayal of Ikalak==<br />
The amended agreement with Ikalak had paid extreme dividends for Toren. It had freed them to focus on their southern border, retaking stolen lands, and expanding their realm right up to the borders of Taselak City.<br />
<br />
Toren had made a fatal error, however. While they were taking regions from Taselak, they had given Ikalak free unfettered access to the south-east of Taselak, not reconquoring the lands that were to be given to Toren by treaty. That gave Ikalak a tremendous amount of land, money and people to command, and it became too much of a temptation for them to give up.<br />
<br />
Ikalak pressed on into Belus, and then into Taselak City, initiating a takeover of their foes capital. Toren ordered them to retreat, but they did not comply. The Prime Minister of Ikalak, Maximus the Betrayer, informed the ruler of Toren that they intended to break the treaty.<br />
<br />
===Dakan Invaded===<br />
After the betrayal of the oathbreakers began, Ikalak decided to move north, and attack the northern territories of Toren, as a path to the Stronghold itself. Dakan, being Toren's northernmost region, bordering Ikalak City itself, was the newest target of the oathbreakers. Immediately, Ikalak hordes began pouring into Dakan, attempting to take the region by force.<br />
<br />
Fisc's long rule in the region, and its staunch, pius loyalty to the realm of Toren proved to be the greatest obsticle to the Ikalakian hegemon. Initial takeover attempts were immediately rebuked. Fisc, far from his homeland was unable to return to defend it, but he was not needed - the peasants of Dakan threw off the shackles of the invders quickly - rejecting those who lie and betray their word.<br />
<br />
And so Ikalak pressed on, determined to take Dakan. With outstanding brutality, Ikalak ''again'' tried to take Dakan by force. They killed, raped, pillaged tax gold, and even desecrated Arylon Manor to show the people of Dakan that they intended to take the region, regardless of the sentiments of her people.<br />
<br />
Once again, the brave peasants, showing loyalty to Fisc and to Toren, threw off their invaders once more. Ikalak had twice failed to take the humble rural land of Dakan - and the anger of the mighty realm became increasingly dangerous to Dakan. For a third time, Ikalak began a political takeover of Dakan.<br />
<br />
Fearing for his peasants safety, and knowing that it was only a matter of time until Ikalak was able to hold the region - Fisc sent word to the leaders of the resistance in Dakan to lay down their arms. In a letter to the council, Fisc asked that resistance change, to no longer be that of active physical resistance, but instead changed itself to that of subterfuge, spying, undermining their new masters at every turn. He ordered Dakan to surrender to the invaders, so that countless peasants would be saved, and to ensure that if Toren was ever able to push north again, it would have a base of loyal subjects willing to do anything to see Toren achieve victory again.<br />
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So, with a heavy heart, the long held region of Dakan fell to Ikalak, and Fisc's title of Lordship was gone. He would not forget his home, however - and Ikalak would soon hear from him again.<br />
<br />
==Paladin Primus of Toren==<br />
[[image:Slayer 2.JPG|500px|thumb|left|Fisc's soldiers ravage the southern countryside of Ikalak.]]<br />
Fisc had long stated that he did not desire to General the armies of Toren - he only wanted to Marshal a small force and turn them into an elite fighting force that Toren could depend on. His aspirations for higher office did not include Paladin Primus, even though it was becoming increasingly obvious that he was well suited for the position.<br />
<br />
However, as is often the case - leadership was thrust upon him. Gaius Julius, then Paladin Primus of Toren, was captured during an ill advised sally of Toren Stronghold into Kail, and a replacement was needed. Fisc reluctantly realized that if he did not step forward, Toren would suffer from a lack of strong leadership, in a time when she needed it most. The next morning the voice of the people was heard, and Fisc was elected the next Paladin Primus in a landslide.<br />
<br />
He inherited a tragically dangerous situation. Ikalak had pressed into and taken over most of northern Toren - including Dakan, Barakor and Riakond while attempting a takeover of Jerelin. In the south they had taken the crucial territory of Cave of Guilt, and the resurgent Taselak had pressed into Neralle, smelling weakness in Toren. Toren was losing ground quickly, and something had to be done, or the realm would not survive.<br />
<br />
With the help of a small braintrust of Toren elite, Fisc initiated a bold new plan. Faced with a military that was unable to take on ''anyone'' in the open field, Fisc decided to change tactics.<br />
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Immediately he ordered nobles who had small units to drop their men as militia in critical areas, and move both into the deep north, and the deep south, to provide advance scoutings - giving a window into the enemies plans DAYS in advance. Additionally he ordered the Army of Tor and Tor's Retribution south through Falens into Ikalak territory. Both of these armies were converted into mobile marauding units, whose sole purpose now was to do as much critical damage to Ikalak as possible.<br />
<br />
This new strategy paid massive dividens. The Army of Tor pressed into the deep south, causing three regions to be so hurt that they went rogue and defected from Ikalak. At the same time, the tax cofers of southern regions began to dry up as more and more gold went into the hands of Toren nobles, significantly hurting Ikalak's war effort. Given the scoutings being provided in deep areas in the south, the armies were able to stay one step ahead of Ikalak, and had free reign over the area.<br />
<br />
In the north, Fisc ordered the Black Knights to defend Toren Stronghold - providing some measure of protection against a thirsty enemy wanting to stretch itself too far. The Black Knights valiantly were able to not only protect the stronghold, but keep the invaders from taking over Kail, which was their next step. Though it eventually did fall, Fisc and the fine soldiers of Toren were able to hold it off for quite some time.<br />
<br />
Given his promise that he was not interested in serving as Paladin Primus for his own personal gain, Fisc abdicated the position at the end of the month - allowing a new general to be elected to lead the armies of the realm. His southern slash and burn campaign had been a wild success, and had sown some seeds that would see rewards just weeks later - but had also earned him a rather dubious nickname - ''"The Slayer of Ikalak".'' Fisc welcomed the name, as he felt that slaying oathbreakers was not anything to be ashamed of, but rather a public service to the South-East Island.<br />
<br />
==Revenge==<br />
[[image:Stronghold_Defense_2.JPG|400px|thumb|right|The men of Toren defend the shining walls of Toren Stronghold.]]<br />
Ikalak's arrogance had grown beyond control. Kail had fallen, and they were on the doorstep to Toren Stronghold. Drunk with power, the hordes of mighty Ikalak set their sights on the walls of Toren Stronghold, convinced that all that was needed was a desire to conquor - and that would be enough to overcome Toren's defenses. Alas, overconfidence was their greatest weakness, and Ikalak marched on the Stronghold.<br />
<br />
After retiring from the position of Paladin Primus, Fisc had gone south to join in the marauding with the rest of the Army of Tor. After a great deal of time personally overseeing the rape of many of the southern regions, Fisc was forced to withdraw to repair his equipment, pay his men and take care of several other affairs. His return to Toren Stronghold, as luck would have it, coincided with the oathbreakers foolheardy assault.<br />
<br />
He arrived just in time. As he raced up the mountains into the Toren Valley, he could see Ikalak marching. He couldn't help but laugh to himself as he surveyed the attacking army - they were the superior force, but only on an open field. They didn't have the necessary strength to take the stronghold - they had too few seige engines, and far too much cavalry. This battle, it would seem, would actually be fun to fight.<br />
<br />
Fisc positioned himself in the very front of the defending army - insistant that he kill as many Ikalakians as possible. It was he afterall who had negotiated the treaty amendment with Maximus on Averyll's orders. It was he, more than most nobles that burned with that betrayal. He was consumed with hatred, and a desire to exact his revenge on Ikalak.<br />
<br />
That revenge came swiftly. The battle of Toren Stronghold ended quickly and decisively. Ikalak's entire northern army was smashed - annihilated to the point that send what soldiers they had screaming back to Ikalak City. The defenders on the walls roared and howled with delight as they saw the cowards retreat.<br />
<br />
And then, only a day afterward, word was sent to Toren Stronghold that the Duke of Sandalak City, formerly the capital of Ikalak, was defecting to Taselak. He cited the breaking of the agreement, the arrogant and foolish attack on Toren Stronghold, as well as his southern regions being burnt to the ground with no help from the north as the major reasons for his abandonment of the formerly dominant realm. Fisc couldn't help but smile at the only honorable men in Ikalak now leaving it, and how he had a small part in that action.<br />
<br />
As the days wore on, and Ikalak panicked, Toren pressed north, pursuing the cowards, and retaking the former territories along the way. One by one, Toren recaptured what had been stolen from them. Kail, Neralle and Riakond all fell to Toren within a matter of days, and Ikalak ran home, unable to defend themselves. All the while, Fisc was on the front, helping retake the lands, and slicing through any Ikalakian soldier he could find.<br />
<br />
The resurgent Toren then pressed to the doorstep to Barakor and Dakan, and Fisc has sent word to the leaders in his former home that he would be among them soon. He would keep that promise, soon recapturing Arylon Manor. This makred the satisfaction of revenge for Fisc, as all stolen territory had been recaptured and the oathbreakers were now themselves being betrayed by their own people.<br />
<br />
==The Fall of a Friend==<br />
Political change was not isolated in the realm of Ikalak - it would come for Toren as well. After almost continuous calls for her to give up power, Averyll's rule became increasingly threatened from within. As she saw her control over the realm crumble, Averyll began to make plans - her primary concern was keeping power out of the hands of '''Duke Cyperus Sarracenia''', her main rival and a man she felt would drag Toren down into oblivion.<br />
<br />
To stop him, Averyll engineered a puppet rebellion against her own rule and the Lady Gheros ascended to power. In so doing she changed the government of Toren from its traditional Theocracy into a Monarchy. This decision was wildly controversial, and would lead to [[Torenism|the silence of Tor]]. She immediately began to negotiate formally with Taselak in an attempt to forge an alliance with them to finish off Ikalak together.<br />
<br />
A problem began to arise, however. Fisc was hated in Taselak, blamed largely for being a defender of the Toren-Ikalak treaty when Taselak had previously requested an alliance so long ago. They viewed him as an obstructionist to Taselak desires, and requested that Fisc not hold any positions of power in order to cement the agreement.<br />
<br />
Gheros was able to hammer out an agreement without that caveat - however, out of a desire to help smooth relations with the new allies, Fisc retired from the public life and decided to simply rejoin his comrades on the front lines without any title.<br />
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==Political Strife, and a Campaign to be King==<br />
[[image:GeneralFisc.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Fisc Arylon on the hills of Berakor, surveying his route home to Toren Stronghold to campaign for the vacant throne of Toren.]]But despite the new alliance and calmed internal dissent, all was not right with Toren. Queen Gheros, and her appointed General Sianon both seemed distant, inactive - even absent at times. As more time went by, the nobles of Toren cried out more and more for action, and strong leadership. Those cries went unanswered, with both Gheros and Sianon seemingly ignoring the problems they faced. Toren's military struggled mightily. The lack of leadership and cohesion lead to poor movement, undisciplined armies, and poorly coordinated attacks. Time after time, Toren's armies would be slaughtered on the walls of Ikalak City, due to terrible planning and incompetent leadership.<br />
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These issues finally came to a head when the Arch Priest of Toren, Gaius Julius Danlawer issued a public call for Queen Gheros to step down. More nobles followed, and Fisc added his voice to the dissenters. He had simply had enough of Toren being embarrassed by the seemingly incompetent leadership that was making the entire realm look bad, and publicly protested the Queen.<br />
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The protests came to a head when '''Luna DawnStar''' took it a step further and called for an open rebellion. Soon, Gheros crumbled and abdicated the throne, giving Toren an opportunity to set right the problems that had plagued it for months. Fisc decided at that time that his time of isolation and removal from the public eye were over.<br />
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===Campaign for King of Toren===<br />
The vacancy in the throne of Toren left a vacuume of power that had to be filled. In the time following Gheros stepping down, only two legitimate candidates emerged as viable options to ascend to the crystal throne of Toren - Fisc Arylon and Cyperus Sarracenia. Fisc was the man of the people, popular with the everyday noble fighting in the trenches and dying for Toren. Cyperus was the ''old guard'', popular amongst the powerful elite of the country - the entrenched nobles who held great power and sway.<br />
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The campaign shaped up interestingly, with Fisc commanding a huge amount of support from the nobles of Toren, and campaigning hard for the empty throne. Cyperus consolidated support amongst his base of powerful nobles, and the two prepared for the vote. Fisc had expected a strong showing due to his overwhelming support from the nobles of the realm, but had made a critical error - the voting system in a monarchical realm are weighted such that much of Fisc's base did not have a significant number of votes.<br />
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When the election came, Cyperus was elected the next King of Toren. Fisc had a much higher number of nobles voting for him, however due to the weighted voting and the power of the supporters of Cyperus, he was crowned King. Though the weighted system cost him the throne, and troubled him deeply, he respected the system and knew that it was Tor's will that he not become [[Rulers of Toren|King of Toren]] yet. There was a different calling that Tor wished Fisc to follow.<br />
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After the election, Fisc sent word to Cyperus that he would support his rule, and pledged to serve the realm wherever he saw fit. The two former adversaries dined together the night the election results were announced, and spoke of how to bring the realm together and move forward as a cohesive strong, but most importantly unified Toren. It was then that King Cyperus surprised Fisc, and asked him to serve in a role he had not expected.<br />
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==Ascention to High Marshal of Toren==<br />
The new King of Toren felt that to bring the country together, and to solve the problems in the military heirarchy that an active, strong military leader should be appointed, and for that role he chose Fisc. Humbled by the request, he decided to agree to become Cyperus' General, and lead the armies of Toren.<br />
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Immediately he set to reforming the way the military conducted its business. His first order of business was to officially disband the Military Council. In his time in the realm, Fisc had sat on that council for a great deal of time, and it was clear to him that it was useless. It was bloated with too many members, and the members it had weren't very active in their advisement or very insightful in their analysis. It needed to be reformed, and quickly.<br />
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In its place, Fisc instituted what he called the '''''Martial Assembly''''', which was to be what the Military Council should have been all this time - a very active, responsive and insightful body of military advisors for the Toren General. He instituted seven "seats" for the Assembly - one for the King and High Marshal, one for each Marshal, and two seats for military advisors. Each of these seats would be occupied at all times, and would be active, or be replaced.<br />
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Additionally, Fisc decided that communication was the major thing that was missing in the past from the Toren Generals. The nobles were confused, they were uninformed, they didn't understand the goals or the strategy - and as a result morale suffered, and army cohesion was non existant. So Fisc instituted an "early and often" policy of communication with the nobles of Toren - informing them of their orders early in the day, and making certain they were aware of what they were doing and why.<br />
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But most importantly - Fisc came to the realization that the basic fundamental strategy of the Toren army needed to be changed. He immediately began to communicate with the High Marshal of Taselak, working on a strategy to end the conflict with Ikalak. After a short time weighing their options - Cronos and Fisc arrived at a detailed and bold strategy that they believe could end the war within the month. The exact details of that plan are still classified - however it appears clear that the Toren military will be doing "something big" quite soon.<br />
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Heading into the Future, Fisc's entire focus is on obtaining Toren an additional city, and expanding their territory into everything that is today Ikalak.<br />
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==Marriage to Luna DawnStar==<br />
{{main|Wedding of Fisc and Luna}}<br />
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[[image:Luna.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Luna Dawnstar, betrothed of Fisc Arylon descending the mountains as she comes to Toren Stronghold for their impending marriage. She had changed out of her battle armor to an elegant dress as a surprise to Fisc when she arrived.]]<br />
In the time after the rebellion, Fisc and Luna spent a great deal of time together. As the days passed, they grew closer, Luna often finding time to walk amongst the city with the High Marshal, or visiting him late at night in Toren Stronghold or Arylon Manor. Whispers began to circle around Toren that the two were intimate. <br />
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Prior to a major assault, Fisc went to [[Culture Square]] in Toren Stronghold to purchase Luna a gift to signify his feelings for her. He chose an elegant emerald green cape for her - emerald was the color Fisc had adopted for the standard of his banners, and had long since been associated with him. The gift was a subtle way for Fisc and Luna to declare their pairing to the world - she would be wearing his colors.<br />
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Luna, however seemed to be distant from Fisc, she seemed hesitant to get close. Fisc became increasingly frustrated with this behavior and began to openly wonder if Luna was truly interested in him or not. In her, he had seen somebody he felt he had a future with, but she seemed to be perhaps having second thoughts about their relationship.<br />
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That was when Fisc met [[de Nada Family|Saccharine de Nada]]. She was a new noble to the shores of South-East Island, was extremely young and strikingly beautiful. Immediately Fisc's eyes began to wander to the beauty of Saccharine, and he began something of a courtship of her as well. In the next month, Fisc and Saccharine became extremely close - openly flaunting their lustful relationship in the open. Rumors even circulated that Fisc ordered a blacksmith ''(apparently working for the esteemed noble Tyrion)'' beheaded because he made a lewd comment to her as they walked through the capital.<br />
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Word got back to Luna that Fisc and Saccharine had become close, possibly intimate - and she flew into a jealous rage. Unbeknownst to Fisc, Luna had retreated from his company not out of disinterest, but out of fear. She was a hardened warrior, fresh off leading a rebellion against Queen Gheros, being crowned Queen, and abdicating the throne to allow free elections to take place - she needed time to rest and consider what had become of her life, and what her true feelings for Fisc were. Feeling so strongly - truly being in love - was something new to her, and she was not equipped to deal with those feelings.<br />
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Things came to a head one night when Luna went to Fisc's Mansion in Toren Stronghold to meet with him and talk about their lives together. As she approached, his personal guards recognized Luna as a consort of their master and let her pass. She silently slid into his bedchamber and found the young Saccharine nude, laying in his silk sheets. Fisc was nowhere to be found, but clearly he had been with her that night. Enraged, she stormed out of his Mansion.<br />
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For some time the relationship between Fisc and Luna remained cold. Fisc, however, was still in love with Luna - even despite his strong feelings for the young Saccharine. He sent her an invitation to dinner, hoping that Luna and he could mend their relationship. Initially she refused, but as time went by her heart softened. She loved Fisc, even despite his brutish behavior. On top of that, Fisc was planning a massive joint assault against Ikalak City with thousands of troops from Taselak joining in, a battle that had the potential to kill Fisc. The thought of this troubled Luna, forcing her to accept his invitation.<br />
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The meeting happened the night before the great assault. Luna initially met Fisc with hostility, but she eventually softened. It was clear Fisc had not treated her as he should have. They talked for hours, most of which Fisc sat and listened - and eventually began to come to a resolution. It was that night, after the truth of their feelings finally being revealed, that the two decided to officially marry.<br />
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The ceremony was held the following Wednesday, in front of the Royal Palace in Toren Stronghold. Prior to the ceremony, Luna sent Fisc a gift - a necklace containing a small peice of the crown of the last ruler of Sandalak. It was meant to signify an accomplishment that no one thought was possible, as a symbol for the union of their two houses.<br />
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That afternoon, an official [[Toren Wedding]] was held, and nobles from all over the South-East Island were in attendance. Fisc and Luna gave their vows and were officially married. Afterward they retreated back to Fisc's mansion, to enjoy each other's company before returning to active duty.<br />
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==The Death of Toren, Fleeing to Dwilight==<br />
[[Image:To Dwilight.jpg|375px|thumb|left|The ship carrying Fisc Arylon from the flooding lands of the South-East Island to the newly discovered continent of Dwilight]]In the early winter of the Last Era (''winter 2007''), after a failed attempt to capture the city of Taselak Fisc was marching back to Toren Stronghold. Upon approaching the jagged mountains of the capital, he noticed a luminous glow coming from the [[Cave of Guilt]] - something he had never seen before. The High Marshal ordered his men to remain behind, and he entered the mysterious cave to investigate what he had seen.<br />
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It was there that for the first time since the overthrow of Pontifex Averyll Arete, Tor communicated with man. Fisc and two of his captains witnessed him, as he spoke a prophecy regarding the fate of the south-east island. The essence of Tor revealed that the continent would be destroyed, and all people remaining on the island would be killed. He spoke angrily, expressing his revulsion at the petty bickering, politicking, dimplomacy and lack of action from warriors that had supposedly dedicated their lives to conflict. He expressed contempt for the secular Toren government, and a desire for it to be wiped out. Additionally, he spoke of hope for redemption - commanding Fisc to lead a delegation away from the continent to a new world, known only as Dwilight. Here, Fisc would found a kingdom, a religion to honor Tor, and he would fight. In the presence of his living god, Fisc could not refuse.<br />
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Fisc brought this prophecy back to the people of Toren, telling them of their impending doom and asking them to accompany him to Dwilight. As the days crept by, Fisc heard word that similar experiences had been seen in isolated corners of both Taselak and Ikalak - Tor had revealed himself to more than just Toren. The members of the other two realms had long scoffed at the idea of Tor, and many were hesitant to believe that south-east was truly about to be destroyed.<br />
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The adherents of Tor believed - including some converts from the other realms. They began to plan an exodus to Dwilight together, where they would form a new realm, (''what would eventually become '''[[Everguard]]'''''). To do this they had to initially settle in a central spot - after much debate and speculation, the delegation decided to flee to a realm known as Springdale - based only on a hint of a whisper that such a realm existed in the northeast of the continent.<br />
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And so one by one they boarded ships bound to the extreme west of the known world, and attempted to cross the great ocean and settle in a new home.<br />
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==The High King of Everguard==<br />
[[Image:FiscCharge.jpg|300px|thumb|right|High King Fisc Arylon charging into battle.]]<br />
Upon arriving on the shores of [[Dwilight]], those who had departed the South-East Island found that many who had tried to make it to those shores had been shipwrecked in other locations, lost at sea, or otherwise not made it. Only a handful of men and women from Toren and Ikalak arrived as planned in [[Springdale]], and they quickly attempted to secure protection from that land as refugees.<br />
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After settling in for a short time, Fisc began to seek out the other refugees. He first encountered [[Van Hoensbroeck Family/Henk|Henk Van Hoensbroeck]], his old friend [[Alfjoi_Suaht_Family|Mosious Alfjoi Suaht]], Hackem de Struct and the Ikalakians Jack Carnes and Lestat Corax. These men gathered together in the capital city of '''Springdale City''' and formulated a plan to join together in friendship, strike out to the frontier and attempt to found a realm of their own, to carry on the legacy of the South-East Island. Together combining the strengths of each of their respective deceased realms, they did plot to craft the realm of [[Everguard]] as the jewel of the west, and stronger than any realm previously known.<br />
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Just as they began to formulate their plans, a rebellion struck Springdale, throwing the realm into chaos. Immediately, Fisc began to negotiate with the rebel leader - Neel Arya - a man who would soon be King. As time passed, Fisc was able to secure support from Neel for the formation of Everguard to the north of Springdale. <br />
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Weeks passed, and more people began to hear about the realm ready to leave Springdale. More Torenites and Ikalakians approached Fisc asking to join the delegation - as did many native Springdalians, and even some nobles from other nations such as [[Morek]]. Together, seventeen nobles had gathered together, recruited troops and set off for the unknown land of the north. The settlers originally planned to settle in the region of [[Dwilight/Nifelheim|Nifelheim]], to the north of Springdale, however objections from Neel regarding claims to that city led the founding delegation to instead set off for Valkyrja.<br />
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After a long, dangerous journey through unknown lands filled with monsters, the delegation arrived at the white tower of the Stronghold of Valkyrja, and began to set roots, formally creating the realm of Everguard in the early spring.<br />
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Once the realm was founded, the nobles elected Fisc as the first '''[[Everguard/Ruling Line|High King]]''' of Everguard. Once donning the '''Emerald Crown''', Fisc began setting up the kingdom, appointing a Royal Court, Dukes, Lords, and directing the expansion of the realm. His rule has seen the drastic growth of the infant realm, and a remarkable unity by the nobles calling Everguard home. At the time, with rapid growth, diplomatic leverage, and planned colonies, there was little doubt that Everguard would continue to develop and be considered one of the continents great powers.<br />
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And then struck the Twisting.<br />
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==Illness and Abdication==<br />
Shocked news was delivered to the people of Everguard on May 7th of 1008, as word reached the people that their High King has been taken by a great and powerful illness. The sickness has actually been known to the local people of northern Dwilight, specifically the Dulesians, as "'''The Twisting'''", because of its effect on the apparence of the victim - it twists, warps and scars the skin to a great degree, massively disfiguring their body. Additionally, it has a profound effect on the mind as well, causing great memory loss, inability to focus, constant loss of consciousness, and a lack of logical processing. In other words, the illness warps the mind and the body, and leaves a human incapable of functioning in any realistic way.<br />
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Before the plague took his mind too much, High King Fisc Arylon called a meeting of his Dukes to discuss the situation, and to formally abdicate the Crystal Throne. In the last anyone has seen of Fisc publicly until his return to Everguard following his experience on the Mountain of Betrayal (''see "Messiah of Tor", below''), he collapsed on his council table, gripping the Emerald Crown in his hand.<br />
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Unfortunately, this action could not have come at a worse time for the realm. Still reeling from the mass kidnappings that left Everguard without three region lords (as well as Fisc's beloved wife), and seeing her regions invaded by hordes of monsters there was now no sovereign power to assign new lords, or direct a response to the crisis.<br />
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Initially, the three Dukes of the realm, Duke Jack Carnes of Eidulb, Duke Hackem de Struct of Gelene and Duke Lestat Corax of Valkyrja were all vying for control of the realm. The time spent squabbling over the crown cost the people of Everguard much, as her territory shrank, her influence faded and her star waned. Though as this happened, Fisc could hardly identify his own servents or remember his name, he seemed aware of the precarious loss of his once great empire, and it was as though on top of his plague, a knife were being twisted into his back as well. Eventually, Jack Carnes was chosen as the new High King of the realm, though he would soon befall a similar fate as Fisc. <br />
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Initially, it was believed that there would be no recovery for the former High King from this aggressive illness. Dulesians who had been consulted by the Royal Guard report that in 80% of cases, ''The Twisting'' becomes fatal. In the 20% who survive, at least half are permanently disfigured and never make a measurable recovery in either mind or body. In Fisc's case, it was believed that his disfigurement was so horrific, the illness so bad, that were he to survive, his body would barely be able to walk again, and his functioning as a normal human being was over.<br />
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Guardians from around the realm prayed to Tor for the recovery of their fallen leader. Little did they know that he would soon find deliverance from both his disfigurement and illness, but also the sickness that plagued Everguard as well. <br />
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==The Messiah of Tor==<br />
[[image:Mts.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The great mountain range in the central region of western Dwilight]]<br />
In the fall of the early days of the resurgence of the realm of [[Everguard]], '''Fisc Arylon''' - the overlord of the region of Ygg d'Razzhuul since his retirement from public life and the rulership of the kingdom of Everguard - was struggling to come to terms with what had happened to his previous life and beliefs regarding Tor, and how things had now changed since coming to Dwilight. He fully believed that it was a supernatural force that crackled from the heavens and doomed the island he had formerly called home, and felt that his mangled appearance as a result of the twisted disease that had forced him to abdicate the throne was Tor's divine will. He remembered his experiences in the Cave of Guilt, as well as those of others who had witnessed the same thing, but he was still troubled and was searching for answers. Why had Tor not spoken directly to the people of Everguard? They had devoted themselves to his directives, created a kingdom in his name and conquered territory under his banner. Tor seemed foreign to him, and he was having a crisis of faith. Part of him still had questions that he could not answer.<br />
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Late at night while sleeping, Fisc was visited in a dream and touched by Tor. A black veiled being of some kind spoke to him, and directed him to travel to the west and go to the great mountain ranges spoken about by the local peasantry. He was then to seek out the highest peak of the range - something known as the '''Mountain of Betrayal''', where he would commune with the god Tor and receive the answers he so desperately sought after. Dishonor and betrayal was what men brought to Tor's name in the past, and the being in Fisc's dream made it clear mankind would have to do penance for those past sins, and they would do so at the aptly named mountain.<br />
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Fisc then set off on a journey in line with what was directed to him by the essence in him dream. He spent the next several weeks hiking to the mountain range in the central portion of northimn Dwilight, seeking out the highest peak he could find. He arrived at the '''Mountain of Betrayal''' and climbed, despite the harshest of conditions, to the peak. By the time he reached the highest point, he had run out of food, water and was certain he was close to death. In addition, the journey had been especially hard on his frail body - which was still rotten from the inside out due to his lingering disease.<br />
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It was then that Tor revealed himself to Fisc. As he lay nearly dead from exposure to the elements, a black essence consumed him. The booming voice of an angry Tor pierced every inch of him body and commanded him to obey. Tor began to test Fisc in a number of ways, things no one but the Messiah himself knows were asked of him. The trials lasted for days, and when they were done, the god had affirmed his choice of a human to carry out his will on the earthly plane - and so Tor began to give him a new set of directives to follow. He was to be not just a prophet as he had once been - but was now a Messiah for the faith dedicated to Tor.<br />
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He was told to return to Gelene and preach the word of Tor and found a church in him name to spread the faith beyond those who had witnessed Tor's wrath in the past. He declared the holy obligations of the faithful and deemed the city of Gelene as the holiest of cities on the continent, and the Mountain of Betrayal the site of communion between man and the spirit of Tor. He had commanded Fisc to teach the directives of Tor to all mankind, and bring honor and justice back to the wicked race of men.<br />
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After the experience Fisc had on the peak, He then hiked several miles to the west and come to the great mountain Lake of Blood. There he sought water and perhaps some food, and in so doing he actually fractured a section of the ice in the lake, and was swallowed whole by it, plunging him into sub-zero temperature water. Through faith in Tor, He was able to survive. <br />
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When he emerged from the water, still damp and frozen to his core - he looked down at his hands and saw something that made him nearly pass out from the shock. His twisted, black fingers that had been so warped by his disease suddenly looked much like they had a long time ago, when he donned the Emerald Crown of Everguard and sunk his sword into the chests of his enemies. He looked down further, and his formerly curved, weak, concaved legs were again straight, tall and strong. He took a deep breath of the cold air, and his lungs were once again functional - able to pump the frozen air through his entire body and giving him a feeling of rebirth. Thus was the first miracle of Tor - Fisc's disease infested body, twisted and mangled was restored - his illness was gone, and he was again what he once was.<br />
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Once He arrived at the base of the mountain, Fisc began to feel the pain of a deep laceration to him left shoulder muscle. He removed him coverings and revealed that a bloody wound was present on him arm - it was two cuts, sliced in a stylistic shape of what looked to him like a mountain. Fisc dubbed thim the mark of Tor. He then traveled to his estate in Ygg d'Razzhuul and began construction on the first church dedicated to the new religion of Torenism. Once he was finished, he would travel to the four corners of Everguard and recruit priests, followers and church elders to run the church in its infancy.<br />
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==The Destruction of The Emerald Kingdom==<br />
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==Chancellor of Averoth==<br />
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==Children==<br />
While serving as High King, the Queen Consort of Everguard, Luna Dawnstar, was confirmed to be with child. In a dream, Fisc experienced a vision suggesting that she may be carrying twins - a rather common occurence in the Arylon family.<br />
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In her fourth month, however, a rash of kidnappings took place within the realm - Luna was among those taken as she walked outside the Capital grounds late at night.<br />
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Fisc never saw his wife again. If she is still alive, it may be possible that she gave birth to the heirs to the House of Arylon, but at this time, no one knows that for sure.<br />
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==Titles==<br />
*'''[[Averoth/Ruling Line|Chancellor]]''' of Averoth<br />
*'''[[Everguard/Ruling Line|High King]]''' of Everguard<br />
*'''Alaja Imjra''' of the [[Everguard/Peoples_of_Everguard#Valkyrjans|Valkyrjans]]<br />
*'''Di'Ayaui''' of the [[Everguard/Peoples_of_Everguard#Dulesians|Dulesians]]<br />
*'''Ky'pt'tox''' of the [[Everguard/Peoples_of_Everguard#Eddo|Eddo]]<br />
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==Alteregos==<br />
*The Emerald Knight<br />
*Fisc Silvertongue<br />
*The Slayer of Ikalak<br />
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==Publications==<br />
Fisc is a noted author. In his time observing the world, he has published a number of works that delve into subject he feels are essential to nobles attempting to live a good life. To date, he has written four such publications, each dealing with key philisophical epiphanies he has faced in his life.<br />
:*'''Primada''' - ''Leading History''<br />
:*'''Torcival''' - ''The Warrior Code''<br />
:*'''Politica''' - ''The Application of Power''<br />
:*'''Extentia''' - ''Truth in Spirituality''<br />
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Additionally, he has spent a great deal of time working on technical manuals devoted to training nobles of the world the art of warfare. His two greatest manuscripts of this kind deal with imparting knowledge about the world, and conflict management, while another deals with how to Marshal armies of a realm.<br />
:*[[Arylon_Family/Mentor_Handbook|The Arylon Mentor]]<br />
:*[[Arylon_Family/Marshal_Handbook|Marshaling in Today's World]]<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Taran II Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=High Marshal of Sandalak<br />
|image=Taran2.jpg<br />
|realmimage=SandalakNew.png<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=DEAD<br />
|continent=South Island<br />
|nationality=[[Sandalak]]<br />
|titles=High Marshal of Sandalak<br />
|lordships=Baron of Rhic<br />
|religion=[[Aristoi Atamarism]]<br />
|religioustitle=None<br />
|birthcity=[[Stoneville]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Suville (Realm)|Suville]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother=Amanda Navarian<br />
|partners=None<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=6'4"<br />
|weight=191 lbs<br />
|hair=Dark brown<br />
|eyes=Amber<br />
}}Taran, sometimes referred to by those who knew his father as "Taran the Younger," is the eldest child of Taran Arylon, who achieved great fame on the now drowned continent of Atamara, in the realm of Suville. Five years older than his brother Tyran, Taran was clearly his father's preference. He was all the things that his father wanted in a son -- tall, athletic, handsome, adept at swordplay and possessing of great cunning. As a result, Taran was spoiled by his father, and raised in an aristocratic life of privilege, sheltered from the harshest realities of life. He received a world class education in art, science, diplomacy and administration, while also being taught military history and strategy. What resulted was a well educated, but sheltered boy who was prepared for the life of a lord in a safe, stable, secure land.<br />
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Not long after his father retired from a long career as a Duke and General, a disaster befell the continent of Atamara and forced its inhabitants to flee to other lands. This was Taran's first taste of hardship, as he was separated from his father and arrived with his brother Tyran on Beluaterra. There they would start over. Taran quickly learned that his brother, being essentially on his own from birth, was far more prepared for the harsh environment they had come to, sending him into a depressive state of self-doubt. Feeling like a failure and desperate to prove his worth, Taran left on a ship headed toward the South Island, where perpetual war gives men a chance to deserve their name, or die trying. He pledged his sword to Sandalak, and has been fighting ever since. Taran proved to be a strong military strategist, rising to become the General of Sandalak. After a career marked by expansion of Sandalak and a brilliantly stunning victory on the field of battle in Moeth, he died heroically in the midst of a massive battle with Ikalak, having finally earned the name Arylon.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Caravanthian&diff=219664Arylon Family/Caravanthian2023-11-30T21:28:10Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Caravanthian Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Arch Phoenix of Sacris Incendium<br />
|image=CaravanthianNew.jpg<br />
|realmimage=Halcyonbanner.png<br />
|statuscolor=#14BD00<br />
|status=ALIVE<br />
|continent=The [[Colonies]]<br />
|nationality=[[Halcyon]]<br />
|titles=Consul of Halcyon<br>Master of Commerce of Halcyon<br />
|lordships=Governor of [[Oritolon]]<br>Lord of [[Rola Sierrie]]<br>Governor of [[Alowca]]<br />
|religion=Sacris Incendium<br />
|religioustitle=Arch Phoenix<br />
|birthcity=[[Calis]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Cagilan Empire]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Avalair]]<br />
|mother=Avery Stanford<br />
|partners=None<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=6'0"<br />
|weight=172 lbs<br />
|hair=Brown<br>''Shaved''<br />
|eyes=Blue<br>''Now white and blind''<br />
}}Caravanthian is the youngest brother of Taran and Fisc Arylon, more than twenty years their junior. When his elder brothers left their ancestral home, Caravanthian was but a boy and remained behind to be raised as a proper noble. He was therefore educated in science, art, history and politics, but kept from martial training out of fear that he would follow in the footsteps of his brothers. Ultimately, though, he did not want to be part of the stuffy aristocracy as he had grown to hold most of his noble peers in great contempt, viewing them as decadent, soft, and unworthy of their great privilege. Caravanthian's contempt for his noble life is what ultimately led him to flee his home in search of a life of consequence.<br />
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He took a considerable chest of gold and hired a ship, begging the captain to take him to the continent of Dwilight, where he knew that his nephew Gheric had recently gone in search of restoring his father's legacy. Unfortunately, after traveling by boat for weeks, a massive storm had formed, and his ship had been pulled off course hundreds of miles. When he awoke, he found himself on the shores nearby the city of Alebad. He had shipwrecked at the mysterious continent that contained The Colonies. There he would start his new life, hoping someday to be reunited with his family and have a name worthy of the House of Arylon. He would quickly rise to become the Master of Commerce for the realm, and was elected Governor of Alowca as Halcyon expanded south. After the campaign to reclaim the city of Alebad succeeded, Caravanthian turned very introspective and philosophical, eventually founding the Sacris Incendium faith.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Sandalak_(Seventh_SI)&diff=219663Sandalak (Seventh SI)2023-11-30T21:15:08Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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==History==<br />
===Beginnings===<br />
The Sovereign Republic of Halcyon was founded when, at the behest and command of the Colonial Senate, Oritolon was tasked with seceding the Duchy of Alebad in adherence to Colonial rules that no one land shall have more than one city. Kharyn, then Fiduciary and Marshal in Oritolon, volunteered and was selected by Pippa Anderbliss, Queen of Oritolon, to reign as Duchess of Alebad and see to the formation of the new realm. Knights from many prominent families soon arrived to sign their names to the foundations of the new polity, selecting to become a Republic on the name and imagery of Halcyon after many days of discussion and healthy debate. At its beginning Halcyon was a small realm sandwiched between larger, older powers, playing a cautious game focused on economics and diplomacy to maintain the sovereignty.<br />
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Halcyon eventually found themselves standing side by side with their federated partner from [[Oritolon]] in a war against the abominations from [[Outer Tilog]]. It was a long war, one of those wars that appear to have stopped time and engulfed the warring parties in a deadlock. Still, the spirit of Halcyon was weakened and little by little the realm suffered dramatic losses. At one point the Republic was left with only Alebad still flying the banner and the end appeared imminent and unavoidable. But with few new immigrants coming from faraway lands and continents the realm suddenly found a glimpse of life and a chance for a stronger future. Little by little the new and the old started to make small gains, minor victories and then pushed forward towards the most important milestone that directed Halcyon's future into something more - ''the Battle of the Hooves''.<br />
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===Renaissance Era===<br />
====Loss of Alebad====<br />
Battle of the Hooves was a large battle that happened in Bode Batura. It included the armies of Oritolon and Halcyon on one side and Outer Tilog on the other. To this day the Battle of the Hooves remains one of the most important of battles in Halcyon's history as it marked a shift in the war and allowed a first majestic victory for the southern federation. The survivors and historians have named the battle as such due to the importance the cavalry made on that day. The powerful charge of the southern riders carried the battle to victory against all odds and once again crowned a mounted knight a champion of the battlefield. After the battle Halcyon finally tasted victory and started to make serious gains that brought them closer to victory. The battle marked the beginning of the renaissance era as the Court of the Republic was swelling with competent noble Houses and bright and engaging future. The war eventually ended and it made Halcyon rich in land, repute, influence and ultimately victorious and triumphant. However, days after war has ended Halcyon was ruptured from within as the end of war allowed free passage for nobles of Outer Tilog. This was corruptly used by Governor of Alebad, Johannes von Lunkhofen, to break off from Halcyon and realign the capital of the Republic to Outer Tilog. This treason left the government shocked and paralyzed as Alebad represented half of the realm's economy and best infrastructure, which was now in the hands of someone else.<br />
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====War of Southern Justice====<br />
Despite the theft of Alebad Halcyon maintained an uneasy and shaky peace with Outer Tilog. Simultaneously, the South was in commotion and upheaval for the preparation of a second war against Outer Tilog which will eventually be known as the [[Halcyon/War of Southern Justice|War of Southern Justice]]. For several months Halcyon lobbied for political and military support which resulted by both Oritolon and Portion coming to their aid. In the same time, Phoenix Legion has begun to amass a great host in the new capital Alowca. By the time when the drums of war began to pound again, Halcyon and Oritolon gathered an army of almost 2.000 soldiers and stormed the walls of Alebad in a decisive and clear victory. [[Velaryon Family/Monford/Siege of Alebad|The siege of Alebad]] was immediately followed by a friendly takeover of the city as the sturdy citizens eagerly welcomed back their saviors. Johannes von Lunkhofen was eventually apprehended and then burned alive in a public ceremony. Another [[Velaryon Family/Monford/Victory in Bode Batura|battle]] later ensued in Bode Batura which was, once again, a clear victory for Halcyon and their allies. Few days later, the war ended after having lasted for less than two weeks. The War of Southern Justice saw Halcyon triumphantly return to their maiden city and their star was once again on the rise.<br />
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===Phoenix Empire===<br />
On 2/10/23, Consul Antonio Maxwell, declared:<br />
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Effective Immediately:<br />
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By order of the Consul of Halcyon, the government is being reorganized to the Phoenix Empire of Halcyon. We are leaving the old republic and we will fight together as the Phoenix would to cleanse the lands of the inpurity that plagues this island. Be forewarned that we will no longer tolerate incursions into our lands by The Dominion or the Lich King. In addition, we will no longer tolerate the evil that is the Covenant of the Undying which by design is to take away all that is good from this world. The other realms may have forgotten the evil that is the Undead Dominion, but we shall not. We will either rid them from this continent or die trying.<br />
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==Land and People==<br />
Land that falls under Halcyon's domain is very rich and strategically important. Bustling and powerful cities are surrounded by lush and fertile farmlands that offer bountiful harvests and every here and there a fresh and unique piece of land exists that makes the domain very diversified and highly prized.<br />
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The city of [[Alebad]] is a traditional capital of Halcyon and a claim of Duke of ''Serenissima'' that emanates the greatest influence on the lands and people of Halcyon. Alebad shares the borders with the great Alebadian River and the open seas and represents the only coastline crossing point to the south and to Alowcan peninsula. People of Alebad are a maritime folk whose chief business revolves around the waters, fish and salt. Distilleries rake in product from the surrounding rural farmlands to produce all manner of alcohols that serve as Halcyon's chief export. Developed economy and exotic wares make the city a giant trading hub and long-voyage galleons and caravels frequent the harbors day and night. Alebad is surrounded by [[Abaka|Abakan forest]] to the south and a vast stretch of farmed lands that stretch from [[Vir el Mari heights]] to [[Bode Batura]] and end with [[Maira Merani]] in the north.<br />
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To the south the most recognizable landmark of Halcyon's dominion are the palm jungles of [[Irdalni]] and the city of [[Alowca]], a centerpiece of power in the ''Terra Meridionale'', Halcyon southernmost Duchy. The jungle lands of Irdalni are unique habitat in all of Colonies that offers some of the most unusual animals ever seen. Sand creatures known as camels are available there and at least once a year the locals see small herds of elephants. South of Irdalni the city of Alowca defies the passing of time as she continues to survive and thrive against extremely vicious and tumultuous history she's been through. Her gleaming towers stand the tallest in all of the south and her massive lighthouses orchestrate and direct sea traffic around the peninsula. The westernmost stretch of land on the peninsula is known as [[Warmanoras]], a fertile and large region that abounds with animals, making animal husbandry a dominant preoccupation for the locals.<br />
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People of Halcyon are very religious and extremely god-fearing beings as each generation inherited severe religious influence from past realms that thrived here. Extreme theocratic principles are engraved and steeped deep in the history of this land as former Theocracies of Alebad and Alowca held considerable influence. Theocratic structures were later replaced by [[Minas Thalion|Electorate of Minas Thalion]] and the [[Aren|Dominion of Aren]] but the deeply rooted beliefs never ceased to exist or leave the pious people of Halcyon.<br />
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==Ruling Line==<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Sovereign [[JeVondair Family/Kharyn Kye| Kharyn Kye JeVondair]]'''<br />
| August 14, 2017 <br />
| October 6, 2017<br />
| align="left"; |Founder and first ruler of Halcyon. Little was preserved on her accomplishments or ways of ruling.<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Sovereign [[Maxwell Family| Antonio Maxwell]]'''<br />
| October 6, 2017 <br />
| Unknown<br />
| align="left"; |A founding member of Halcyon who helped fight off the incursions of Outer Tilog into the realm<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Consul Vrelar Rousseau'''<br />
| October 6, 2018<br />
| January 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Ruled the Republic during her dark days when walls of Alebad was all that remained between Halcyon and their enemies.<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Grand Doge [[Velaryon Family/Monford|Monford Velaryon]]'''<br />
| January 6, 2020<br />
| October 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |His rule began in the Renaissance Era and saw the expansion south to Alowcan Peninsula, liberation of Alebad and reclamation of northern provinces.<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Consul [[Arylon Family|Caravanthian Arylon]]'''<br />
| October 6, 2020<br />
| May 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Founded Sacris Incendium. Confronted the Colonial Senate over their attempts to force Halcyon to abandon one of its cities, ultimately leading to the stunning dissolution of the Senate and acknowledgment of Halcyon's sovereignty. Presided over a massive expansion of the Republic, making it the preeminent power on the continent.<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Consul [[Snodaert Family|Canut Snodaert]]'''<br />
| April 6, 2021 <br />
| May 6, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |The third member (after Monford Velaryon and Caravanthian Arylon) of what has become known to history as the '''Phoenix Triumvirate'', Canut had reluctantly stepped forward to lead Halcyon in order to preserve the gains and reforms realized during the reign of his two predecessors when it became clear that the Consulship might otherwise slip into the hands of a troubling alternative. Upon leading Halcyon through those times of uncertainty, he stepped aside for former Consul Antonio.<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Consul [[Maxwell Family| Antonio Maxwell]]'''<br />
| May 6, 2021 <br />
| January 6, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |After recovering Alebad back from the waves of the Undead Dominion, the realm wanted a peace brokered between UD and Outer Tilog. Antonio stepped up and helped solidify the realm restoring the capitol to the historic place. Contributed to the Lich King War which involved cooperation with Outer Tilog.<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Consul [[Calder Family| Aveline Calder]]'''<br />
| January 6, 2022 <br />
| September 17, 2022<br />
| align="left"; |Aveline stated that her goal was to lead the realm into a Goldern Era. In her tenure, Halcyon remained the strongest realm on the continent and continued to resist the pressures applied toward it by the other realms, but it did decline slightly in size and influence. <br />
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| align="left"; |'''Consul [[Maxwell Family| Antonio Maxwell]]'''<br />
| September 17, 2022<br />
| ''Currently serving''<br />
| align="left"; |Antonio, in his third Consulship, presided over a continent-wide conflict, with every realm united in opposition to the imperial growth of Halcyon. The realm emerged from that conflict unscathed, and ultimately expanded further due to advances in administrative capabilities, restoring the territory once held under the rule of the Phoenix Triumvirate. Antonio was also forced to deal with the massive expansion of the Undead Domniion's territories, and the provocations of the Lich King toward the entire continent.<br />
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==Government==<br />
Nobility of Halcyon chose the republican system of government chiefly to differentiate themselves from the many monarchies on the Colonies. All ruling council positions are subject to regular votes and the region Lords need to win the favor of the majority to be installed as provincial Senator. Perhaps unique to this young culture is that rather than establishing traditional titles, Sovereign Kharyn encouraged all newly elected council officials to choose their own titles. The idea being that if they did a good or respectable job, their successors might choose to continue their legacy by maintaining and passing on the title their predecessors chose.<br />
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Open discussion and debates are often promoted in the great court of the Republic, yet a smaller and more tightly formed smaller council exists. The Council of the Seven was created by Grand Doge Monford Velaryon which serves as a governing body within the Republic. Its purpose is to filter smaller and sometimes overburdening matters before they are presented to wider audiences, but also more sensible and sometimes secret matters which makes membership in the Council a highly sought after and prized position. The Council is composed of elected officials, the Dukes and two additional nobles.<br />
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==Military==<br />
===Armies===<br />
* '''Brewmaster's Army''' - defunct standing army of Halcyon. It was familiar for black and blue colors, banners and sigil of city of [[Alebad]]. The army's most renowned victory was in the Battle of the Hooves. Eventually it was closed down during the ''Renaissance of the Republic'' and Halcyon's transformation to a major power in the south.<br />
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* '''Phoenix Legion''' - active standing army of Halcyon, recognizable for its golden-red colors, phoenix insignia and sigil of city of [[Alowca]]. The army's triumphant siege of Alebad in the War of Southern Justice represents a milestone and testimony of their prowess and bravery.<br />
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* '''Vermillion Knights''' - The Vermillion Knights represented a knightly brotherhood of Halcyon's southern demesnes, organized into one devoted entity that defended it. Only high nobility of the land were entitled to serve in this army, and the army's most distinguishable mark were the vermillion cloaks. The Vermillion Knights were founded and controlled by former Grand Doge and Duke Monford Velaryon, and were later on succeeded by Knights of the Republic in the aftermath of [[Velaryon Family/Monford/Monford's Fall|Monford's death]].<br />
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* '''Knights of the Republic''' - Successor army of the Vermillion Knights, renamed and sponsored by Consul Caravanthian Arlyon.<br />
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==Phoenix Wars==<br />
List of Halcyon's wars and conflicts.<br />
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* '''The Long War'''<br />
* '''[[Halcyon/War of Southern Justice|War of Southern Justice]]'''<br />
* '''War 3 - TBC'''<br />
* '''War 4 - TBC'''<br />
* '''Lich King War'''</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Nothoi&diff=219658Nothoi2023-11-30T20:42:13Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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At the heart of Beluaterra lies '''The Free Republic of Nothoi''', the beacon of enlightenment and justice for all of Beluaterra. Fierce and noble, the people of Nothoi have always found collective strength in each other, embracing democratic principles for generations and standing alone in that political system among the other realms on the continent. Nothoi respects the inherent authority of its nobles citizens, and expects their people to be active participants in the growth and prosperity of the realm.<br />
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Centrally located on Beluaterra, Nothoi is one of the oldest and most storied realms in the entire known world, and remains firmly entrenched in a strong position to defend itself from hostile foreign invasions, as well as the hordes of beasts and nightmares that visit themselves upon the continent with great frequency. The realm's ambition is not conquest, but the freedom and security of all men and women who call it home.<br />
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Nothoi is not a theocratic realm, and there is no official state religion, however the [[Daishi]] faith is shared by nearly all nobility and peasants of the Republic, and it is viewed as the unofficial home of Daishi worship. <br />
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==Founding of Nothoi==<br />
[[File:WhiteWolf.jpg|300px|thumb|left|The White Wolf is the official symbol of Nothoi]]<br />
The founding of the Republic of Nothoi harkens back to a time long since gone, during the so called [[Beluaterra/Fifth Age|Fifth Age of Beluaterra]]. During this time, the great realm of [[Bara'Khur]] was among the most influential and powerful realms on the continent, centered in the glorious city of [[Wudenkin]], holding a vast territory that stretched well beyond the mountains. Bara'Khur earned the continent's respect, as it stood bravely against the onslaught of both monsters in the west, and undead in the east during the darkest days of the invasion. <br />
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But as the pressure of the invasion continued, cracks began to show upon the death of its monarch, considered the last of the Great Kings of Bara'Khur. Political divisions began to become apparent within the Kingdom upon the succession, as the new King began to undertake controversial reforms which many said were making him into a Dictator. Traditionalists objected strenuously, calling the new monarch "Tyrant King" and opposing him with great fervor. Over time, the situation had grown so bitter that the realm was courting open rebellion as the so called Tyrant King consolidated more and more power to the throne. As waves upon waves of monsters crashed into the armies of the Kingdom, the greater threat of Civil War grew ever closer as nobles on both sides -- including the Tyrant King himself -- began to challenge each other to duels of honor to the death in order to settle the conflict.<br />
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It wasn't long before it became clear that the traditionalist forces in Bara'Khur had gained the upper hand, and the Tyrant King's rule -- and that of his closest allies inside the Kingdom -- would soon be at an end. It was then that the Duke of Wudenkin, a close ally of the Tyrant King, did unlawfully and with the clear intent of preserving his own tyrannical authority, issue a proclamation aligning his city and four surrounding regions with [[Fronen]], which was at that time a confederated ally to Bara'Khur. This left the Kingdom a broken shell of what it had once been.<br />
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Hours later, the surviving nobility decided that in order to forever guarantee that no dictator could ever again threaten to destroy their lives, fortunes and sacred honor, they would break away to form a new realm. Pledging to themselves and to each other a democratic society built around the ideals of self-determination, popular sovereignty, and the consent of the governed, the founding nobles hoped that these philosophies would prevent the internal strife and autocracy that they had experienced from repeating itself. Thus was the Free Republic of Nothoi formed, claiming the true legacy of the Kingdom of Bara'Khur, and creating itself around the new capital city of Reeds and seven regions, most of which were in the mountains. <br />
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While the remnants of their former Kingdom did survive for a time in the stronghold of [[Dyomoque]], the founding of Nothoi effectively spelled the end of the great Kingdom of Bara'Khur.<br />
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===Symbol of the Republic===<br />
The declaration of a new realm meant that those claiming it must then choose a symbol to represent them. Desiring something that would represent both the fierce, deadly capabilities of the soldiers of Nothoi, as well as the democratic principles established by the new realm, the founders chose the image of the White Wolf. <br />
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Native to the slopes of the central mountains that initially formed the core of the Republic, the White Wolf is not a solitary beast, but is instead a pack animal. The pack travels together, hunts together, eats together and plays together. While some wolves in the pack are stronger than others, and while there is always an alpha wolf in charge of the pack, it is for the greater good of the pack that they have banded together. It is that community, with each wolf an equal partner in the pack, enjoying the fruits of its success, or the bitterness of its failure, that appealed to Nothoi.<br />
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Wolves are social creatures, and it was in wolves that man first found the partner that would become dogs. But never make the mistake of thinking the White Wolf is a docile creature, for its fangs are sharp, and is is exceedingly efficient at ripping flesh from bone, and killing its prey with extreme malice.<br />
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==Government==<br />
The Free Republic of Nothoi is a democracy, which elects its government positions by equal vote of all noble citizens of the realm every three months. The powers held by the elected positions are exercised in one individual each, but belong to all nobles of Nothoi by right. <br />
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===Hegemon===<br />
The '''Hegemon''' is the leader of Nothoi, yet he is no King. While he holds great power, he is but the first among equals in the realm's democratic tradition, the appointed leader by acclimation. Still, the position is one that commands incredible power. The Hegemon has much authority within the Kingdom, but perhaps his greatest responsibility is to speak for the people of Nothoi, their interests, and their desires, as well as represent our realm to the other nations of this continent. When the Hegemon speaks, the nations of Beluaterra have no choice but to listen.<br />
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===Strategos===<br />
The '''Strategos''' is the commander of the military of Nothoi, tasked with developing the strategy, implementation and oversight of all military affairs in the realm. Rarely does the Strategos take direct command of a specific army of the realm, but in some situations it may happen if he or she is leading a grand operation of great import. The generalship of the Strategos is essential for the defense of the realm. <br />
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===Krites===<br />
The '''Krites''' holds all judicial power within Nothoi. In a democratic realm, the maintenance of fair application of law is of upmost importance, and without question the Krites is among the most respected positions in the realm. The laws of Nothoi make clear that the Krites has a responsibility to uphold the right of every noble to face his accuser and to have a fair trial. In addition, the Krites can spearhead any hearing of appeal for fines or unjust treatment.<br />
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===Sophos===<br />
The '''Sophos''' is the chief fiduciary officer of Nothoi. Taxation and food storage are two of the most important foundational aspects of any realm, and it is the job of the Sophos to ensure that the realm has the resources it needs to both live, and to fight. <br />
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===Ruling Line of Nothoi===<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Garrett Anderbliss'''<br />
| April 28, 2013<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Scherzer Stryfe'''<br />
| Needs update<br />
| Needs update<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Remorse Noble'''<br />
| Needs update<br />
| Needs update<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Kalte Lanze'''<br />
| Needs update<br />
| Needs update<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Balkrom Lanze'''<br />
| Needs update<br />
| Needs update<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Hadrian Chamberlain'''<br />
| February 6, 2015<br />
| August 16, 2017<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Yao Ling Pryde'''<br />
| August 16, 2017<br />
| December 6, 2017<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Marth Kinsey'''<br />
| December 6, 2017<br />
| May 31, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Mordoc Selemnir'''<br />
| May 31, 2019<br />
| January 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Served through the end of the war<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Hegemon Tyran Arylon'''<br />
| January 6, 2020<br />
| March 28, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Reformed the government of Nothoi, ended the war with Thalmarkin and established a treaty of peace with [[Vordul Sanguinis]]. Declared war on Thalmarkin in defense of aggression against Irondale. Rebuilt Nothoi into the main superpower of Beluaterra, dominating the continent's geopolitics.<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Hegemon Tiberius Paxwax'''<br />
| March 28, 2021<br />
| Currently serving<br />
| align="left"; |Ably led Nothoi through a long period of stability, maintaining the position of the realm against its rival kingdoms. Expanded the borders of the realm due to advances in administrative efficiency, and oversaw the recapture of the lost city of Creasur, south of the line.<br />
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==Territorial Sphere of Influence==<br />
Nothoi was founded in the shadows of the central mountains of [[Beluaterra]], initially possessing the city of [[Reeds]], as well as the rural regions of [[Haffemet]] and [[Tindle]], and the mountain regions of [[Ren Madragas]], [[Zisswii]], [[Gaxano]], [[Pel Mark]], [[Ippetimbal]]. In the realm's early history, they would go on to conquer nearby [[Naraka]] and [[Iknopata]], before pushing south toward the city of [[Creasur]]. Soon, the realm stretched west to [[Kraake]] and [[Watto]], north to the mountains, east to [[Dyomoque]], and south through the forests of Creasur down to the city of [[Iato]], the borders of [[Fheuvenem]] and the coastal region of [[Ketampkin]]. <br />
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As time passed, the shape of the realm would change many times. There was a time, for instance, where the White Wolf banner flew over the deep south regions of [[Hep Monga]], [[Sandlakes]] and [[Pequad]]. Similarly, during a war with [[Old Grehk]] in the north, Nothoi once pushed into [[Tor]], [[Dald]], [[Keffa]], [[Djembe]] and [[Lezzel]]. There was a time during the [[Beluaterra/Sixth Invasion|Sixth Daimon Invasion of Beluaterra]] that the realm possessed all holdings in the north western desert as far north as the border of [[Firbalt]], in a territory that would soon become the Kingdom of [[Angmar]]. Soon after that realm's founding, Nothoian dominion would stretch north and west around Angmar, capturing Firbalt and the surrounding territories, which would eventually form the core of the colony realm of [[Caelint]].<br />
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Throughout the long history of Nothoi, no matter where its power was projected, the core of the Republic remained where it began below the mountains and surrounding the great river.<br />
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==Military Power==<br />
The main army of the Free Republic of Nothoi is the '''Fang of the White Wolf'''. This force makes up the bulk of the realm's nobility, and is responsible for any offensive military operations in wartime, as well as defense of the homeland against monsters during times of peace.<br />
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A second army, the '''Shield of Nothoi''', also exists. Its purpose is to patrol the realm and ensure order is maintained, and that the peasants are safe from invasions of monsters and undead.<br />
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===Recruitment Center & Infrastructure Guidelines===<br />
The realm is only as good as it's recruitment centers and other infrastructure. Therefore the government of Nothoi has issued a set of [[Nothoi/Infrastructure|Recruitment Center & Infrastructure Guidelines]] to set the minimum standard that region lords should aim for. Please can all region lords read and follow these guidelines at a minimum, exceeding them if possible.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Nothoi&diff=219657Nothoi2023-11-30T20:41:52Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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|FlagCaption=The White Wolves of Nothoi<br />
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At the heart of Beluaterra lies '''The Free Republic of Nothoi''', the beacon of enlightenment and justice for all of Beluaterra. Fierce and noble, the people of Nothoi have always found collective strength in each other, embracing democratic principles for generations and standing alone in that political system among the other realms on the continent. Nothoi respects the inherent authority of its nobles citizens, and expects their people to be active participants in the growth and prosperity of the realm.<br />
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Centrally located on Beluaterra, Nothoi is one of the oldest and most storied realms in the entire known world, and remains firmly entrenched in a strong position to defend itself from hostile foreign invasions, as well as the hordes of beasts and nightmares that visit themselves upon the continent with great frequency. The realm's ambition is not conquest, but the freedom and security of all men and women who call it home.<br />
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Nothoi is not a theocratic realm, and there is no official state religion, however the [[Daishi]] faith is shared by nearly all nobility and peasants of the Republic, and it is viewed as the unofficial home of Daishi worship. <br />
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==Founding of Nothoi==<br />
[[File:WhiteWolf.jpg|300px|thumb|left|The White Wolf is the official symbol of Nothoi]]<br />
The founding of the Republic of Nothoi harkens back to a time long since gone, during the so called [[Beluaterra/Fifth Age|Fifth Age of Beluaterra]]. During this time, the great realm of [[Bara'Khur]] was among the most influential and powerful realms on the continent, centered in the glorious city of [[Wudenkin]], holding a vast territory that stretched well beyond the mountains. Bara'Khur earned the continent's respect, as it stood bravely against the onslaught of both monsters in the west, and undead in the east during the darkest days of the invasion. <br />
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But as the pressure of the invasion continued, cracks began to show upon the death of its monarch, considered the last of the Great Kings of Bara'Khur. Political divisions began to become apparent within the Kingdom upon the succession, as the new King began to undertake controversial reforms which many said were making him into a Dictator. Traditionalists objected strenuously, calling the new monarch "Tyrant King" and opposing him with great fervor. Over time, the situation had grown so bitter that the realm was courting open rebellion as the so called Tyrant King consolidated more and more power to the throne. As waves upon waves of monsters crashed into the armies of the Kingdom, the greater threat of Civil War grew ever closer as nobles on both sides -- including the Tyrant King himself -- began to challenge each other to duels of honor to the death in order to settle the conflict.<br />
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It wasn't long before it became clear that the traditionalist forces in Bara'Khur had gained the upper hand, and the Tyrant King's rule -- and that of his closest allies inside the Kingdom -- would soon be at an end. It was then that the Duke of Wudenkin, a close ally of the Tyrant King, did unlawfully and with the clear intent of preserving his own tyrannical authority, issue a proclamation aligning his city and four surrounding regions with [[Fronen]], which was at that time a confederated ally to Bara'Khur. This left the Kingdom a broken shell of what it had once been.<br />
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Hours later, the surviving nobility decided that in order to forever guarantee that no dictator could ever again threaten to destroy their lives, fortunes and sacred honor, they would break away to form a new realm. Pledging to themselves and to each other a democratic society built around the ideals of self-determination, popular sovereignty, and the consent of the governed, the founding nobles hoped that these philosophies would prevent the internal strife and autocracy that they had experienced from repeating itself. Thus was the Free Republic of Nothoi formed, claiming the true legacy of the Kingdom of Bara'Khur, and creating itself around the new capital city of Reeds and seven regions, most of which were in the mountains. <br />
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While the remnants of their former Kingdom did survive for a time in the stronghold of [[Dyomoque]], the founding of Nothoi effectively spelled the end of the great Kingdom of Bara'Khur.<br />
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===Symbol of the Republic===<br />
The declaration of a new realm meant that those claiming it must then choose a symbol to represent them. Desiring something that would represent both the fierce, deadly capabilities of the soldiers of Nothoi, as well as the democratic principles established by the new realm, the founders chose the image of the White Wolf. <br />
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Native to the slopes of the central mountains that initially formed the core of the Republic, the White Wolf is not a solitary beast, but is instead a pack animal. The pack travels together, hunts together, eats together and plays together. While some wolves in the pack are stronger than others, and while there is always an alpha wolf in charge of the pack, it is for the greater good of the pack that they have banded together. It is that community, with each wolf an equal partner in the pack, enjoying the fruits of its success, or the bitterness of its failure, that appealed to Nothoi.<br />
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Wolves are social creatures, and it was in wolves that man first found the partner that would become dogs. But never make the mistake of thinking the White Wolf is a docile creature, for its fangs are sharp, and is is exceedingly efficient at ripping flesh from bone, and killing its prey with extreme malice.<br />
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==Government==<br />
The Free Republic of Nothoi is a democracy, which elects its government positions by equal vote of all noble citizens of the realm every three months. The powers held by the elected positions are exercised in one individual each, but belong to all nobles of Nothoi by right. <br />
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===Hegemon===<br />
The '''Hegemon''' is the leader of Nothoi, yet he is no King. While he holds great power, he is but the first among equals in the realm's democratic tradition, the appointed leader by acclimation. Still, the position is one that commands incredible power. The Hegemon has much authority within the Kingdom, but perhaps his greatest responsibility is to speak for the people of Nothoi, their interests, and their desires, as well as represent our realm to the other nations of this continent. When the Hegemon speaks, the nations of Beluaterra have no choice but to listen.<br />
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===Strategos===<br />
The '''Strategos''' is the commander of the military of Nothoi, tasked with developing the strategy, implementation and oversight of all military affairs in the realm. Rarely does the Strategos take direct command of a specific army of the realm, but in some situations it may happen if he or she is leading a grand operation of great import. The generalship of the Strategos is essential for the defense of the realm. <br />
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===Krites===<br />
The '''Krites''' holds all judicial power within Nothoi. In a democratic realm, the maintenance of fair application of law is of upmost importance, and without question the Krites is among the most respected positions in the realm. The laws of Nothoi make clear that the Krites has a responsibility to uphold the right of every noble to face his accuser and to have a fair trial. In addition, the Krites can spearhead any hearing of appeal for fines or unjust treatment.<br />
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===Sophos===<br />
The '''Sophos''' is the chief fiduciary officer of Nothoi. Taxation and food storage are two of the most important foundational aspects of any realm, and it is the job of the Sophos to ensure that the realm has the resources it needs to both live, and to fight. <br />
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===Ruling Line of Nothoi===<br />
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| colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;color: #dddddd;font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"|RULING LINE OF NOTHOI<br />
|-style="background:#76b5e0"<br />
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! width="150px"; | Reign Begin<br />
! width="150px"; | Reign Ended<br />
! width="600px"; | Notes<br />
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| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Garrett Anderbliss'''<br />
| April 28, 2013<br />
| Needs update<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Solips Fraoch'''<br />
| Needs update<br />
| Needs update<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Scherzer Stryfe'''<br />
| Needs update<br />
| Needs update<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Remorse Noble'''<br />
| Needs update<br />
| Needs update<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Kalte Lanze'''<br />
| Needs update<br />
| Needs update<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Balkrom Lanze'''<br />
| Needs update<br />
| Needs update<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Hadrian Chamberlain'''<br />
| February 6, 2015<br />
| August 16, 2017<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Yao Ling Pryde'''<br />
| August 16, 2017<br />
| December 6, 2017<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Marth Kinsey'''<br />
| December 6, 2017<br />
| May 31, 2019<br />
| align="left"; |Needs update<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Diadochi Mordoc Selemnir'''<br />
| May 31, 2019<br />
| January 6, 2020<br />
| align="left"; |Served through the end of the war<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Hegemon Tyran Arylon'''<br />
| January 6, 2020<br />
| March 28, 2021<br />
| align="left"; |Reformed the government of Nothoi, ended the war with Thalmarkin and established a treaty of peace with [[Vordul Sanguinis]]. Declared war on Thalmarkin in defense of aggression against Irondale. Rebuilt Nothoi into the main superpower of Beluaterra, dominating the continent's geopolitics.<br />
|-style="background:#F1F1F1" valign="center"; align="center"<br />
| align="left"; |'''Hegemon Tiberius Paxwax'''<br />
| March 28, 2021<br />
| Currently serving<br />
| align="left"; |Ably led Nothoi through a long period of stability, maintaining the position of the realm against its rival kingdoms. Expanded the borders of the realm due to advances in administrative efficiency, and oversaw the recapture of the lost city of Creasur, south of the line.<br />
|}<br />
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==Territorial Sphere of Influence==<br />
Nothoi was founded in the shadows of the central mountains of [[Beluaterra]], initially possessing the city of [[Reeds]], as well as the rural regions of [[Haffemet]] and [[Tindle]], and the mountain regions of [[Ren Madragas]], [[Zisswii]], [[Gaxano]], [[Pel Mark]], [[Ippetimbal]]. In the realm's early history, they would go on to conquer nearby [[Naraka]] and [[Iknopata]], before pushing south toward the city of [[Creasur]]. Soon, the realm stretched west to [[Kraake]] and [[Watto]], north to the mountains, east to [[Dyomoque]], and south through the forests of Creasur down to the city of [[Iato]], the borders of [[Fheuvenem]] and the coastal region of [[Ketampkin]]. <br />
<br />
As time passed, the shape of the realm would change many times. There was a time, for instance, where the White Wolf banner flew over the deep south regions of [[Hep Monga]], [[Sandlakes]] and [[Pequad]]. Similarly, during a war with [[Old Grehk]] in the north, Nothoi once pushed into [[Tor]], [[Dald]], [[Keffa]], [[Djembe]] and [[Lezzel]]. There was a time during the [[Beluaterra/Sixth Invasion|Sixth Daimon Invasion of Beluaterra]] that the realm possessed all holdings in the north western desert as far north as the border of [[Firbalt]], in a territory that would soon become the Kingdom of [[Angmar]]. Soon after that realm's founding, Nothoian dominion would stretch north and west around Angmar, capturing Firbalt and the surrounding territories, which would eventually form the core of the colony realm of [[Caelint]].<br />
<br />
Throughout the long history of Nothoi, no matter where its power was projected, the core of the Republic remained where it began below the mountains and surrounding the great river.<br />
<br />
==Military Power==<br />
The main army of the Free Republic of Nothoi is the '''Fang of the White Wolf'''. This force makes up the bulk of the realm's nobility, and is responsible for any offensive military operations in wartime, as well as defense of the homeland against monsters during times of peace.<br />
<br />
A second army, the '''Shield of Nothoi''', also exists. Its purpose is to patrol the realm and ensure order is maintained, and that the peasants are safe from invasions of monsters and undead.<br />
<br />
===Recruitment Center & Infrastructure Guidelines===<br />
The realm is only as good as it's recruitment centers and other infrastructure. Therefore the government of Nothoi has issued a set of [[Nothoi/Infrastructure|Recruitment Center & Infrastructure Guidelines]] to set the minimum standard that region lords should aim for. Please can all region lords read and follow these guidelines at a minimum, exceeding them if possible.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=File:NothoiBanner.png&diff=219656File:NothoiBanner.png2023-11-30T20:34:44Z<p>Arylon: Arylon uploaded a new version of File:NothoiBanner.png</p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=<br />
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|realmimage=SandalakNew.png<br />
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}}</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Chronas&diff=219641Arylon Family/Chronas2023-11-27T23:07:11Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Chronas Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Chancellor of Sandalak<br />
|image=ChronasArylon.jpg<br />
|realmimage=SandalakNew.png<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=DIED A LEGENDARY HERO<br />
|continent=South Island<br />
|nationality=[[Sandalak]]<br />
|titles=Chancellor of Sandalak<br>Duke of the Golden Market<br />
|lordships=Governor of Sandalak<br />
|religion=None<br />
|religioustitle=None<br />
|birthcity=[[Riverholm]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Suville (Realm)|Suville]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother=[[Arete Family/Aeryn|Aeryn Arate]]<br />
|partners=Evlynn Canlan<br />
|children=[[Arylon Family/Galvan|Galvan]]<br />
|height=5'10"<br />
|weight=174 lbs<br />
|hair=Black<br />
|eyes=Brown<br />
}}Chronas, third son of Taran Arylon, was the product of an extramarital affair between Taran and Queen Aeryn Arete of the realm of Suville. The House of Arylon and Arete had enjoyed a long and productive alliance with one another, and Taran had grown quite preoccupied with his Queen, despite his otherwise happy marriage. Queen Aeryn was unmarried, swearing to never take a husband after being forced to execute her own betrothed during a civil war, but she returned Taran's affections, and the two secretly maintained a relationship for years. Aeryn eventually became pregnant, and not wishing to destroy her lover's marriage, refused to disclose who the father was, saying instead that "Suville is the father" of her unborn child. Chronas was born some months later, and was immediately raised as a prince of Suville.<br />
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Taran never claimed the child, four years the junior of his second son Tyran, and Aeryn told the boy nothing of his father for the first ten years of his life. It wasn't until much later, as the destruction of Atamara became apparent and his mother was critically injured in the chaos that she revealed to Chronas that Taran was his father, and that he had two older brothers. As the ships fled Atamara, he was barely able to escape with his life, but knew not where his newly discovered family was. He adopted the surname Arylon and embraced his newly discovered parentage, but It wasn't until years later that he would discover that his oldest brother Taran had settled on the South Island, and had risen to prominence as a famed General in the realm of Sandalak. Sadly, by the time that he arrived to meet his brother for the first time, Taran had been killed in a fierce and glorious battle. Having searched so long and invested so much in finding his family, he was devastated, and swore to avenge Taran's death by taking up the sword and fighting for the realm that had accepted and promoted Taran. Since doing so, he has shown himself a capable and dedicated warrior, and he will not rest until his brother's desire to see the flag of Sandalak flying over the whole of the continent is realized. He remains unaware that his other brother, Tyran, is on Beluaterra. Chronas now ruled Sandalak, dominating the political and economic culture of the Corporate Syndicate from its inception. He was killed in a violent battle fought against Taselak at the Cave of Guilt. Though critically wounded and dying, Chronas lived just long enough to personally hoist the Golden Banner of Sandalak atop the main castle at the Cave before he fell into darkness. The greatness achieved in life and the heroic circumstances of his death made Chronas a Legend whose exploits were spoken of across the known world. He was buried by his cousin Tyran, who recovered his sword for the family.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Chronas&diff=219640Arylon Family/Chronas2023-11-27T23:06:56Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Chronas Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Chancellor of Sandalak<br />
|image=ChronasArylon.jpg<br />
|realmimage=SandalakNew.png<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=DIED A LEGENDARY HERO<br />
|continent=South Island<br />
|nationality=[[Sandalak]]<br />
|titles=Chancellor of Sandalak<br>Duke of the Golden Market<br />
|lordships=Governor of Sandalak<br />
|religion=None<br />
|religioustitle=None<br />
|birthcity=[[Riverholm]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Suville (Realm)|Suville]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother=[[Arete Family/Aeryn|Aeryn Arate]]<br />
|partners=Evlynn Canlan<br />
|children=[[Arylon Family/Galvan]]<br />
|height=5'10"<br />
|weight=174 lbs<br />
|hair=Black<br />
|eyes=Brown<br />
}}Chronas, third son of Taran Arylon, was the product of an extramarital affair between Taran and Queen Aeryn Arete of the realm of Suville. The House of Arylon and Arete had enjoyed a long and productive alliance with one another, and Taran had grown quite preoccupied with his Queen, despite his otherwise happy marriage. Queen Aeryn was unmarried, swearing to never take a husband after being forced to execute her own betrothed during a civil war, but she returned Taran's affections, and the two secretly maintained a relationship for years. Aeryn eventually became pregnant, and not wishing to destroy her lover's marriage, refused to disclose who the father was, saying instead that "Suville is the father" of her unborn child. Chronas was born some months later, and was immediately raised as a prince of Suville.<br />
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Taran never claimed the child, four years the junior of his second son Tyran, and Aeryn told the boy nothing of his father for the first ten years of his life. It wasn't until much later, as the destruction of Atamara became apparent and his mother was critically injured in the chaos that she revealed to Chronas that Taran was his father, and that he had two older brothers. As the ships fled Atamara, he was barely able to escape with his life, but knew not where his newly discovered family was. He adopted the surname Arylon and embraced his newly discovered parentage, but It wasn't until years later that he would discover that his oldest brother Taran had settled on the South Island, and had risen to prominence as a famed General in the realm of Sandalak. Sadly, by the time that he arrived to meet his brother for the first time, Taran had been killed in a fierce and glorious battle. Having searched so long and invested so much in finding his family, he was devastated, and swore to avenge Taran's death by taking up the sword and fighting for the realm that had accepted and promoted Taran. Since doing so, he has shown himself a capable and dedicated warrior, and he will not rest until his brother's desire to see the flag of Sandalak flying over the whole of the continent is realized. He remains unaware that his other brother, Tyran, is on Beluaterra. Chronas now ruled Sandalak, dominating the political and economic culture of the Corporate Syndicate from its inception. He was killed in a violent battle fought against Taselak at the Cave of Guilt. Though critically wounded and dying, Chronas lived just long enough to personally hoist the Golden Banner of Sandalak atop the main castle at the Cave before he fell into darkness. The greatness achieved in life and the heroic circumstances of his death made Chronas a Legend whose exploits were spoken of across the known world. He was buried by his cousin Tyran, who recovered his sword for the family.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=File:SandalakNew.png&diff=219639File:SandalakNew.png2023-11-27T23:06:42Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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|Name=Rearden Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Lord Speaker of Sirion<br />
|image=ReardenNoble.jpg<br />
|realmimage=Sirionbanner.png<br />
|statuscolor=#14BD00<br />
|status=ALIVE<br />
|continent=East Continent<br />
|nationality=[[Sirion (Realm)|Sirion]]<br />
|titles=Lord Speaker of Sirion<br>Chancellor of the Treasury of Sirion<br>Duke of Oroya<br>Duke of Ashforth<br />
|lordships=Governor of Oroya<br>Governor of Ashforth<br>Governor of Sir Temple<br>Count of Glinmar<br>Count of Lissambar<br />
|religion=General Elven Worship<br />
|religioustitle=None<br />
|birthcity=[[Avamar]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Sirion (Realm)|Sirion]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Fisc|Fisc Arylon]]<br />
|mother= Alysia (commoner)<br />
|partners=None<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=6'2"<br />
|weight=205 lbs<br />
|hair=Red<br />
|eyes=Greem<br />
}}Rearden is the second of Fisc Arylon's known bastard sons. After finally giving up on regaining his stolen legacy on Dwilight, Fisc and his wife Luna, as well as their true born son Gheric fled to the East Continent to start a new life as relatively anonymous nobility in the Republic of Sirion. The new circumstances were not, however, well suited to Fisc's rough, militaristic lifestyle and he soon grew restless in the mundane life of an aristocrat. As Fisc descended into depression and alcoholism, he previous fissure between he and his wife grew ever larger, to the point where they were no longer on speaking terms for a time. Unhappy and alone, Fisc sought refuge in the arms of many other women, with a parade of noble and common girls alike sharing his bed. One girl, a tall red-haired servant in the Arylonian estate named Alysia, caught his eye and became a source of great desire for him. After resisting his charms for weeks, she finally broke down, and agreed to become Fisc's lover. For the next year, they would see each other almost every night, as Fisc's appetite for her was insatiable. Soon, she became pregnant, and was quietly whisked away to a country estate where she could give birth without attracting attention. Like he had done before, Fisc sent considerable gold and personal items of importance to the mother of his new child.<br />
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Several years later, when Rearden was only five years old, Alysia contracted a mysterious illness and died, leaving Rearden alone with no one to care for him. Not knowing his parentage, Rearden was transferred to an orphanage in the neighboring realm of Nivemus, where he grew up starving and alone. Now an adult, Rearden stands tall as an impressive physical specimen with fiery blonde hair and a fierce beard, looking very much like his father. Yet no one alive today -- including Rearden himself -- is aware of his parentage, or that he has a half-sister who is one of the most prominent members of Sirion, a realm he has now dedicated himself to serving after the downfall of Nivemus.<br />
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As Lord Speaker, Rearden managed to reverse the slow and painful decline of Sirion, and the realm grew in size and strength once again. After discovering the possibility that forces within Shadowdale were potentially responsible for his sister's abduction and possible murder, he led a delegation of Sirionites to Shadowdale to demand access in order to investigate. They refused and declared war, accusing Rearden of provocative saber rattling. After fighting a war, Rearden was able to make peace with Shadowdale, and gain access to their realm to conduct his investigation. That search for answers only produced more but did exonerate the Shadowdale government, removing any question as to their involvement in the crime.<br />
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Though he did not expect to return to the Speakership, members of the Sirion aristocracy asked him to step forward and lead once more. Since returning, Rearden has made diplomatic overtures to Shadowdale, seeking to rebuild bonds of friendship that were strained in his first tenure. He also made a historic mission to the south to visit the realm of Perdan and her Queen Alyssa Kingsley, long a close associate of the House of Arylon. That diplomatic meeting produced an informal alliance, which enhanced the security of both realms. Sirion continued to prosper through his reign, and it began to reconnect disconnected regions of the Republic once more. Soon, Sirion grew to be the largest realm on the East Continent, boasting the largest nobility of any realm as well, making good on Rearden's charge to restore the glory of the Republic. Later, due to Sirion's success, the people of Oberndorf and Ashforth declared their independence from Eponllyn, aligning with the Republic. Shortly thereafter, Eponllyn declared war on Sirion, and Rearden led the realm in defending the realm. The war ended with a crushing victory by Sirion, confirming their ownership of Oberndorf and Ashforth.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Lyanna&diff=219637Arylon Family/Lyanna2023-11-27T23:04:51Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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|Name=Lyanna Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=LORD SPEAKER OF SIRION<br />
|image=LyannaSirion.jpg<br />
|realmimage=Sirionbanner.png<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=MISSING<br />
|continent=[[East Continent]]<br />
|nationality=[[Sirion (Realm)|Sirion]]<br />
|titles=Lord Speaker of Sirion<br>Chancellor of the Treasury of Sirion<br>High Arbiter of Sirion<br />
|lordships=Governor of [[Sirion (Region)|Sirion City]]<br />
|religion=[[Torenism|Torenist]]<br />
|religioustitle=None<br />
|birthcity=[[Gelene]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Everguard]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Fisc|Fisc Arylon]]<br />
|mother=Luna Dawnstar<br />
|partners=[[Velaryon Family/Monterys|Monterys Velaryon]]<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=5'6"<br />
|weight=132 lb<br />
|hair=Red-gold<br />
|eyes=Green<br />
}}Lyanna is the younger sister of Gheric, born three years later to Fisc and Luna Dawnstar. Lyanna has no memory of the glory of her family's royal heritage, and her first memory of her family was in the squalor they lived in after the destruction of Everguard. As a result, her outlook on life is a great deal different than Gheric. His life saw both glory and desperation, and so left in him a somewhat stoic personality, obsessed with honor and loyalty, having seen the result of both being discarded by his father's closest allies. Lyanna, on the other hand, knew only want and as such developed a somewhat libertine personality. She seeks to extract every last bit of happiness and pleasure out of life, and is a somewhat open and free person.<br />
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Her family finally settled in Sirion, posing as minor nobility and living in obscurity. When her father disappeared and her brother left to chase his legacy on Dwilight, she decided to make her own life there, and attempt to rise to prominence. Distinguishing herself on the battlefield and showing a real capacity for politics and diplomacy, she very quickly rose to command the region of Glinmar, and then later became the Margravine of the great white city of Avamar in the south of the realm. She has also been elected as Lord Speaker of Sirion, managing the realm's finances and one day she hopes to lead the nation as Prime Minister (a title now known, interestingly enough, as Lord Speaker).<br />
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Those dreams were dashed violently one evening when, as her husband Monterys, the Prime Minister of Sirion lay unaware in their estate in Sirion, Lyanna was assaulted and kidnapped, possibly murdered by a group of unknown assailants. Monterys led a search across the entire continent for her, at first believing that the Alexandrians had been responsible, and later growing more paranoid, thinking that a vast continental conspiracy had killed his wife for her attempts to make peace with the nation of Perdan. While her ultimate fate is not known, her friends and family retain hope she may be seen again one day.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Mathas&diff=219636Arylon Family/Mathas2023-11-27T23:04:18Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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|Name=Mathas<br />
|famedtitle=Famed Adventurer<br />
|image=MathasArylon.jpg<br />
|realmimage=WestgardCrest400.png<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=DEAD<br />
|continent=Dwilight<br />
|nationality=[[Westgard]]<br />
|titles=None<br />
|lordships=None<br />
|religion=Paganism<br />
|religioustitle=None<br />
|birthcity=[[Valkyrja]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Averoth]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Fisc| Fisc Arylon]]<br />
|mother=Sara (commoner)<br />
|partners=None<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=5'11"<br />
|weight=176 lbs<br />
|hair=Black (shaved)<br />
|eyes=Blue<br />
}}Mathas was the elder of the two known bastard sons of Fisc Arylon, High King of Everguard. The early year's of the marriage between Fisc and Luna Dawnstar were very happy, and shortly after being crowned High King of Everguard, Luna gave birth to Gheric, who immediately became Fisc's heir. As time would pass, however, and Everguard was betrayed, a division would grow between Fisc and Luna. As their kingdom lay in ruins, Luna begged Fisc to abandon Dwilight and return with her to the East Continent, where they could raise Gheric safely. Fisc, for his part, wished to stay and exact revenge for his fallen realm, and ultimately tried to carve a new empire out of the wilderness by founding Averoth. The increasingly bitter arguments caused the two to drift far apart.<br />
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Fisc and Luna never separated, and did continue to live together as man and wife, but soon Fisc's attention strayed. Living in the untamed north-west, Fisc was constantly in the field defending the peasants from beastly invasions, and while fighting in the Townsland of Aquitain he was gravely wounded. Fisc was cared for by a young, beautiful peasant girl named Sara, who tended to him obsessively for weeks as he recovered. Once he had regained his strength, Fisc and Sara began a brief but very intense affair, before he ultimately returned to Luna. The encounters left Sara pregnant with the child who would become Mathas. Fisc never publicly acknowledged the child, but he did send considerable gold to Sara, and gave to Mathas a number of his personal effects, including a bastard sword with the insignia of House Arylon. Fisc eventually left Dwilight for the East, but Sara and Mathas remained. Mathas chose to roam the countryside of the Westgard, seeking fame and glory for himself, hoping to one day be acknowledged by his half-brother, High King Gheric Arylon of Westgard, as a true son of Arylon. The hard life of an adventurer led to much wealth and fame for Mathas, yet he was ultimately killed by an Undead Champion just after his fiftieth birthday, while battling the blackness in Westgard.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Gheric&diff=219635Arylon Family/Gheric2023-11-27T23:03:52Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Gheric Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=HIGH KING OF WESTGARD<br />
|image=GhericofWestgard.png<br />
|realmimage=WestgardCrest400.png<br />
|statuscolor=#14BD00<br />
|status=ALIVE<br />
|continent=[[Dwilight]]<br />
|nationality=[[Westgard]]<br />
|titles=High King of Westgard<br>Lord Commander of Westgard<br>Master of the Mint of Westgard<br>High Adjudicator of Westgard<br>Duke of Everguard<br />
|lordships=Governor of [[Eidulb]]<br>Lord of [[Walefishire]]<br>Lord of [[Knyazes]]<br />
|religion=[[Torenism|Torenist]]<br />
|religioustitle=None<br />
|birthcity=[[Gelene]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Everguard]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Fisc|Fisc Arylon]]<br />
|mother=Luna Dawnstar<br />
|partners=Ninsianna Nuanet<br>Alessia de Medici<br>Asceline Pemrose<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=6'3"<br />
|weight=192 lb<br />
|hair=Blonde<br />
|eyes=Green<br />
}}Gheric is the oldest child of Fisc and his wife, Luna Dawnstar. Born in the city of Gelene on the continent of Dwilight in the realm of Everguard, Gheric was the first High Prince to be born in the realm, as his father was serving as High King at the time of his birth. Gheric's early life was a difficult one, as Everguard faced merciless invasions by monster hordes, and repeated conflicts with neighboring realms who were repeatedly encroaching on their territory. Unlike princes in other lands who enjoyed comfortable living, feasts of plenty, and aristocratic educations, Gheric was frequently hungry, frequently slept in tents as he followed his father into the field, and had only a cursory education, heavily focused around martial training.<br />
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When his father stepped down from the Crystal Throne, and later when Everguard was destroyed by Astrum, Gheric's life grew very difficult. He never forgot, nor never every forgave the leaders in Astrum responsible for the betrayal. His parents and sister fled Dwilight when he was ten years old, seeking a quiet life elsewhere. Ten years later, Gheric departed for Dwilight to begin carving out his own name, obsessed with renewing his father's legacy by joining Westgard, the realm that stands in the same place his father's realm once stood. There, in the shadow of the Gold Sea War he rose to the rulership of Westgard, reviving the old Everguardian title of High King, sitting upon the Crystal Throne, and wearing the Emerald Crown. He ended the war, forged continental peace, and led an unprecedented expansion of the realm to its largest extent in history, ushering in the Golden Age of Westgard. He has married twice, first to a princess of Tol Goldora, Ninsianna Nuanet, in an arranged political marriage to guarantee the Golden Farrow Accords, and then later for love to the Lady Alessia de Medici. Upon his retirement saw the crown pass into the hands of his wife Alessia.<br />
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Having previously served as High King, Gheric Arylon was once again chosen to sit on the Crystal Throne, promising to reverse the near destruction of Westgard. During his tenure, an assassin from Luria Nova attempted to kill the High King, the High Adjudicator and several Westgard citizens. In response, after many warnings, Gheric declared war on the Lurians, beginning a war that would ultimately end with the death of the Lurian assassin. After the war concluded, he engineered the immigration of several citizens from Astrum to Westgard, as their realm began to disintegrate, making good on his promise to restore the prominence of Westgard. Due to advances in administrative capabilities, Westgard was able to radically expand its borders, once again commanding regions that had long since been abandoned, re-establishing The Great Western Wall, and raising the Emerald Flag of Westgard over most of its former Empire. Later in his reign, the realm of Wicrose, a vile realm that sprung from the wretched remains of Astrum, engaged in destructive attacks on Westgard, in particular its rural farmlands. After repeated warnings to stop attacking the realm and multiple chances given to Wicrose to avoid conflict, Gheric was forced to declare war to protect the realm. Westgard immediately recovered Libidizedd, which had been stolen and razed by Wicrose, and pressed the fight into the East, wiping out Wicrose's ability to wage war.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Tyran&diff=219634Arylon Family/Tyran2023-11-27T23:03:05Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Tyran Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Hegemon of Nothoi<br />
|image=HegemonTyran.png<br />
|realmimage=NothoiBanner.png<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=DIED A LEGENDARY HERO<br />
|continent=[[Beluaterra]]<br />
|nationality=[[Nothoi]]<br />
|titles=Hegemon of Nothoi<br>Strategos of Nothoi<br>Duke of Mesh<br />
|lordships=Governor of Creasur<br>Senator of Eykfar<br>Senator of Cwellndell<br />
|religion=[[Daishi]]<br />
|religioustitle=Daimyo<br />
|birthcity=[[Stoneville]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Suville (Realm)|Suville]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother=Amanda Navarian<br />
|partners=None<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=6'0"<br />
|weight=201 lbs<br />
|hair=Blonde<br />
|eyes=Blue<br />
}}Tyran Arylon is the second son of Taran Arylon, The Elder. His father, while a great man, was not very present in his life. Five years his brother's junior, his father poured all of his love and attention into his older sibling. Tyran, long since learning to rely on himself, would never complain of that fact, as he considers it the simple reality of my upbringing. As a result, though, Tyran I developed a self-reliance and independence which has served him well, perhaps at no time more than when his home in Atamara was destroyed, and he and his brother became separated from their father. Landing on Beluaterra, suddenly it was Tyran who hunted for food, fought off rogues looking to steal what little they had, and finding work that paid gold. It was quite some time before the realm of Nothoi would hear of a noble family from Atamara joining their ranks, and by then Tyran was alone, his brother having set off for the glory of war in the south.<br />
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Now alone, but armed with a gritty persistence and some very practical survival skills, Tyran has vowed to build his own legacy in Nothoi, and is obsessed with deserving his place among the great families. He has since fought tenaciously for his new home, against both human invaders and monsters, rising quickly to become Strategos during the waning days of the long war against Thalmarkin. He has since been raised to the Throne of the White Wolf, serving as Hegemon. Since doing so, he made formal peace with Thalmarkin, supervised the peaceful settlement of Vordul Sanguinis near Nothoi, and has taken his place as one of the most prominent rulers of Beluaterra. When Thalmarkin once again asserted its aggression against Nothoi's ally Irondale, the Hegemon did not hesitate, and declared war to defend Irondale.<br />
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Over time, Nothoi under Tyran's leadership became known as the jewel of Beluaterra, and the fang of the Hegemon grew long. Tyran's efforts resulted in Nothoi becoming the largest and most militarily dominant realm on the continent, a status that persisted well beyond his tenure. Most scholars agree that, despite the grand achievements of his cousin Gheric, Tyran was the most politically adept, influential and powerful ruler in the Arylon family. However, Tyran, a committed Republican, also believed that leadership should never be concentrated in the hands of one man for too long, so after a long rule whereby he created a dominant realm that was stable in the long term, he stepped down as Hegemon. In his retirement he remained one of Nothoi's most prominent citizens, serving as the Duke of Mesh and the Governor of the shining forest city of Craesur, and fighting on the front lines defending the realm. At the age of 40, in the face of a tremendous invasion of his city, Tyran fell to the black beasts seeking to slaughter his people. After his death, the Arylon family commemorated him in a large ceremony, appropriate to his honored status. Tyran was, in the end, a legend known all over the world. For days, the family graveyard was swarmed with his friends and admirers. Artists composed songs and poems about him, and young maidens cried in their chambers over his loss.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Calberian&diff=219633Arylon Family/Calberian2023-11-27T23:01:24Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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|Name=Calberian Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Krites of Nothoi<br />
|image=CalberianArylon.jpg<br />
|realmimage=NothoiBanner.png<br />
|statuscolor=#14BD00<br />
|status=ALIVE<br />
|continent=[[Beluaterra]]<br />
|nationality=[[Nothoi]]<br />
|titles=Krites of Nothoi<br>Duke of the South<br />
|lordships=Governor of Creasur<br>Senator of Eykfar<br />
|religion=[[Daishi]]<br />
|religioustitle=Paladin of Creasur<br />
|birthcity=[[Creasur]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Nothoi]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother= Cristen (commoner)<br />
|partners=None<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=6'6"<br />
|weight=226 lbs<br />
|hair=Black<br />
|eyes=Blue<br />
}}The mysterious figure of Calberian, known to those on Beluaterra as "Calberian, Wanderer" is cloaked in shadow. A tall, hulking warrior of sturdy constitution, he is rarely seen and even more rarely acknowledged. For most of his live he has roamed central Beluaterra, fighting back unending hordes of monsters and undead that plague the area, having pledged his sword to Nothoi. It was said that he had some kind of connection -- perhaps even a relation to -- the Hegemon of Nothoi, Tyran Arylon, given his presence in the Hegemon's realm, and his uncanny physical resemblance to him. Rumors that Tyran had a secret twin brother are undoubtedly untrue, if for no other reason than the fact that Calberian stands a full hand taller than Tyran. Still, Calberian for years denied to say anything publicly about his parentage or his relationship to the Hegemon. The wolves of Nothoi knew only that he was a fierce, brutal warrior, and that he had saved countless thousands from the jaws of marauding beasts. Whoever he is, it did not go beyond notice that he had in his possession a sword that featured both the House insignia of Arylon, as well as the emblem of the Lost realm of Abington. Where he got it, and what it means remained unclear for years, but caused wide speculation. What was certainly clear, though, was that Calberian did not want to talk about it, and made no claims to noble birthright.<br />
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This only changed with the unfortunate death of Tyran Arylon in battle, defending Nothoi. At that time it was revealed that Calberian was in fact a bastard son of Taran the Elder and a common girl from Beluaterra, thus making him a half-brother to Tyran, Taran the Younger, and Chronas of the South Island. Calberian revealed his identity in order to claim Tyran's body and retrieve his personal effects.<br />
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Today, having gained (against his will) recognition of his noble heritage, he serves the realm as Lord of Eykfar and devotes his attention to fighting the monsters that infest his home.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Infobox_Arylon&diff=219632Template:Infobox Arylon2023-11-27T23:00:56Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | CONTINENT<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | NATIONALITY<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{continent}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | [[File:{{{realmimage}}}|75px]]<br>{{{nationality}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | TITLES HELD<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | LANDED TITLES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{titles}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{lordships}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | RELIGION<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | RELIGIOUS TITLES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{religion}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{religioustitle}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''PERSONAL INFORMATION'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | BIRTHPLACE<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | PARENTS<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{birthcity}}}, {{{birthnation}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{father}}}<br>{{{mother}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | SPOUSE<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | ISSUE<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{partners}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{children}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | HEIGHT<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | WEIGHT<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{height}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{weight}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | HAIR COLOR<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | EYES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{hair}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{eyes}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:10px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:200px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:200px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:10px; height: 10px; background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|}<noinclude><br />
The infobox should be added using the Infobox character template, as shown below:<br />
<br />
<div style="width:250px;background:#dddddd;border: 1px solid black;padding:0.5em 1em 0.5em 1em"><pre><br />
{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=<br />
|famedtitle=<br />
|image=<br />
|realmimage=<br />
|statuscolor=<br />
|status=<br />
|continent=<br />
|nationality=<br />
|titles=<br />
|lordships=<br />
|religion=<br />
|religioustitle=<br />
|birthcity=<br />
|birthnation=<br />
|father=<br />
|mother=<br />
|partners=<br />
|children=<br />
|height=<br />
|weight=<br />
|hair=<br />
|eyes=<br />
}}<br />
</pre></div><br />
</noinclude></div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Infobox_Arylon&diff=219631Template:Infobox Arylon2023-11-27T22:57:21Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; ; margin-left:25px; padding-left:20px; border:none; cellpadding:0; cellspacing:0;"<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; text-transform: uppercase; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:18pt; border:none;" colspan="4" | '''{{{Name}}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; text-align:center; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | [[File:{{{image}}}|400px]]<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center; height: 10px; background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | <br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; text-transform: uppercase; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''{{{famedtitle}}}'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''POLITICAL STATUS'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | STATUS <br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; color:{{{statuscolor}}};"| {{{status}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | CONTINENT<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | NATIONALITY<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{continent}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{nationality}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | TITLES HELD<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | LANDED TITLES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{titles}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{lordships}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | RELIGION<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | RELIGIOUS TITLES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{religion}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{religioustitle}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''PERSONAL INFORMATION'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | BIRTHPLACE<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | PARENTS<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{birthcity}}}, {{{birthnation}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{father}}}<br>{{{mother}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | SPOUSE<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | ISSUE<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{partners}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{children}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | HEIGHT<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | WEIGHT<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{height}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{weight}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | HAIR COLOR<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | EYES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{hair}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{eyes}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:10px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:200px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:200px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:10px; height: 10px; background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|}<noinclude><br />
The infobox should be added using the Infobox character template, as shown below:<br />
<br />
<div style="width:250px;background:#dddddd;border: 1px solid black;padding:0.5em 1em 0.5em 1em"><pre><br />
{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=<br />
|famedtitle=<br />
|image=<br />
|statuscolor=<br />
|status=<br />
|continent=<br />
|nationality=<br />
|titles=<br />
|lordships=<br />
|religion=<br />
|religioustitle=<br />
|birthcity=<br />
|birthnation=<br />
|father=<br />
|mother=<br />
|partners=<br />
|children=<br />
|height=<br />
|weight=<br />
|hair=<br />
|eyes=<br />
}}<br />
</pre></div><br />
</noinclude></div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Infobox_Arylon&diff=219630Template:Infobox Arylon2023-11-27T22:56:49Z<p>Arylon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; ; margin-left:25px; padding-left:20px; border:none; cellpadding:0; cellspacing:0;"<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; text-transform: uppercase; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:18pt; border:none;" colspan="4" | '''{{{Name}}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; text-align:center; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | [[File:{{{image}}}|400px]]<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center; height: 10px; background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | <br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; text-transform: uppercase; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''{{{famedtitle}}}'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''POLITICAL STATUS'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | STATUS <br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; color:{{{statuscolor}}};"| {{{status}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | CONTINENT<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | NATIONALITY<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{continent}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{nationality}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | TITLES HELD<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | LANDED TITLES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{titles}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{lordships}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | RELIGION<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | RELIGIOUS TITLES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{religion}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{religioustitle}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''PERSONAL INFORMATION'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | BIRTHPLACE<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | PARENTS<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{birthcity}}}, {{{birthnation}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{father}}}<br>{{{mother}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | SPOUSE<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | ISSUE<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{partners}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{children}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | HEIGHT<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | WEIGHT<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{height}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{weight}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | HAIR COLOR<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | EYES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{hair}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{eyes}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:10px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:200px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:200px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:10px; height: 10px; background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|}<noinclude><br />
The infobox should be added using the Infobox character template, as shown below:<br />
<br />
<div style="width:250px;background:#dddddd;border: 1px solid black;padding:0.5em 1em 0.5em 1em"><pre><br />
{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=<br />
|famedtitle=<br />
|image=<br />
|statuscolor=<br />
|status=<br />
|continent=<br />
|nationality=<br />
|titles=<br />
|lordships=<br />
|religion=<br />
|religioustitle=<br />
|birthcity=<br />
|birthnation=<br />
|father=<br />
|mother=<br />
|partners=<br />
|children=<br />
|height=<br />
|weight=<br />
|hair=<br />
|eyes=<br />
}}<br />
</pre></div><br />
</noinclude></div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Infobox_Arylon&diff=219629Template:Infobox Arylon2023-11-27T22:56:12Z<p>Arylon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; ; margin-left:25px; padding-left:20px; border:none; cellpadding:0; cellspacing:0;"<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; text-transform: uppercase; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:18pt; border:none;" colspan="4" | '''{{{Name}}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; text-align:center; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | [[File:{{{image}}}|400px]]<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center; height: 10px; background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | <br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; text-transform: uppercase; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''{{{famedtitle}}}'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''POLITICAL STATUS'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | STATUS <br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; color:{{{statuscolor}}};"| {{{status}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | CONTINENT<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | NATIONALITY<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{continent}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{nationality}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | TITLES HELD<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | LANDED TITLES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{titles}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{lordships}}}<br />
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</noinclude></div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Calberian&diff=219628Arylon Family/Calberian2023-11-27T22:55:37Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Calberian Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Krites of Nothoi<br />
|image=CalberianArylon.jpg<br />
|statuscolor=#14BD00<br />
|status=ALIVE<br />
|continent=[[Beluaterra]]<br />
|nationality=[[Nothoi]]<br />
|titles=Krites of Nothoi<br>Duke of the South<br />
|lordships=Governor of Creasur<br>Senator of Eykfar<br />
|religion=[[Daishi]]<br />
|religioustitle=Paladin of Creasur<br />
|birthcity=[[Creasur]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Nothoi]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother= Cristen (commoner)<br />
|partners=None<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=6'6"<br />
|weight=226 lbs<br />
|hair=Black<br />
|eyes=Blue<br />
}}The mysterious figure of Calberian, known to those on Beluaterra as "Calberian, Wanderer" is cloaked in shadow. A tall, hulking warrior of sturdy constitution, he is rarely seen and even more rarely acknowledged. For most of his live he has roamed central Beluaterra, fighting back unending hordes of monsters and undead that plague the area, having pledged his sword to Nothoi. It was said that he had some kind of connection -- perhaps even a relation to -- the Hegemon of Nothoi, Tyran Arylon, given his presence in the Hegemon's realm, and his uncanny physical resemblance to him. Rumors that Tyran had a secret twin brother are undoubtedly untrue, if for no other reason than the fact that Calberian stands a full hand taller than Tyran. Still, Calberian for years denied to say anything publicly about his parentage or his relationship to the Hegemon. The wolves of Nothoi knew only that he was a fierce, brutal warrior, and that he had saved countless thousands from the jaws of marauding beasts. Whoever he is, it did not go beyond notice that he had in his possession a sword that featured both the House insignia of Arylon, as well as the emblem of the Lost realm of Abington. Where he got it, and what it means remained unclear for years, but caused wide speculation. What was certainly clear, though, was that Calberian did not want to talk about it, and made no claims to noble birthright.<br />
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This only changed with the unfortunate death of Tyran Arylon in battle, defending Nothoi. At that time it was revealed that Calberian was in fact a bastard son of Taran the Elder and a common girl from Beluaterra, thus making him a half-brother to Tyran, Taran the Younger, and Chronas of the South Island. Calberian revealed his identity in order to claim Tyran's body and retrieve his personal effects.<br />
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Today, having gained (against his will) recognition of his noble heritage, he serves the realm as Lord of Eykfar and devotes his attention to fighting the monsters that infest his home.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Calberian&diff=219627Arylon Family/Calberian2023-11-27T22:52:34Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Calberian Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Krites of Nothoi<br />
|image=CalberianArylon.jpg<br />
|statuscolor=#14BD00<br />
|status=ALIVE<br />
|continent=[[Beluaterra]]<br />
|nationality=[[Nothoi]]<br />
|titles=Krites of Nothoi<br><br>Duke of the South<br />
|lordships=Governor of Creasur<br>Senator of Eykfar<br />
|religion=[[Daishi]]<br />
|religioustitle=Paladin of Creasur<br />
|birthcity=[[Creasur]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Nothoi]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother= Cristen (commoner)<br />
|partners=None<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=6'6"<br />
|weight=226 lbs<br />
|hair=Black<br />
|eyes=Blue<br />
}}The mysterious figure of Calberian, known to those on Beluaterra as "Calberian, Wanderer" is cloaked in shadow. A tall, hulking warrior of sturdy constitution, he is rarely seen and even more rarely acknowledged. For most of his live he has roamed central Beluaterra, fighting back unending hordes of monsters and undead that plague the area, having pledged his sword to Nothoi. It was said that he had some kind of connection -- perhaps even a relation to -- the Hegemon of Nothoi, Tyran Arylon, given his presence in the Hegemon's realm, and his uncanny physical resemblance to him. Rumors that Tyran had a secret twin brother are undoubtedly untrue, if for no other reason than the fact that Calberian stands a full hand taller than Tyran. Still, Calberian for years denied to say anything publicly about his parentage or his relationship to the Hegemon. The wolves of Nothoi knew only that he was a fierce, brutal warrior, and that he had saved countless thousands from the jaws of marauding beasts. Whoever he is, it did not go beyond notice that he had in his possession a sword that featured both the House insignia of Arylon, as well as the emblem of the Lost realm of Abington. Where he got it, and what it means remained unclear for years, but caused wide speculation. What was certainly clear, though, was that Calberian did not want to talk about it, and made no claims to noble birthright.<br />
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This only changed with the unfortunate death of Tyran Arylon in battle, defending Nothoi. At that time it was revealed that Calberian was in fact a bastard son of Taran the Elder and a common girl from Beluaterra, thus making him a half-brother to Tyran, Taran the Younger, and Chronas of the South Island. Calberian revealed his identity in order to claim Tyran's body and retrieve his personal effects.<br />
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Today, having gained (against his will) recognition of his noble heritage, he serves the realm as Lord of Eykfar and devotes his attention to fighting the monsters that infest his home.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Tyran&diff=219626Arylon Family/Tyran2023-11-27T22:47:20Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Tyran Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Hegemon of Nothoi<br />
|image=HegemonTyran.png<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=DIED A LEGENDARY HERO<br />
|continent=[[Beluaterra]]<br />
|nationality=[[Nothoi]]<br />
|titles=Hegemon of Nothoi<br>Strategos of Nothoi<br>Duke of Mesh<br />
|lordships=Governor of Creasur<br>Senator of Eykfar<br>Senator of Cwellndell<br />
|religion=[[Daishi]]<br />
|religioustitle=Daimyo<br />
|birthcity=[[Stoneville]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Suville (Realm)|Suville]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother=Amanda Navarian<br />
|partners=None<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=6'0"<br />
|weight=201 lbs<br />
|hair=Blonde<br />
|eyes=Blue<br />
}}Tyran Arylon is the second son of Taran Arylon, The Elder. His father, while a great man, was not very present in his life. Five years his brother's junior, his father poured all of his love and attention into his older sibling. Tyran, long since learning to rely on himself, would never complain of that fact, as he considers it the simple reality of my upbringing. As a result, though, Tyran I developed a self-reliance and independence which has served him well, perhaps at no time more than when his home in Atamara was destroyed, and he and his brother became separated from their father. Landing on Beluaterra, suddenly it was Tyran who hunted for food, fought off rogues looking to steal what little they had, and finding work that paid gold. It was quite some time before the realm of Nothoi would hear of a noble family from Atamara joining their ranks, and by then Tyran was alone, his brother having set off for the glory of war in the south.<br />
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Now alone, but armed with a gritty persistence and some very practical survival skills, Tyran has vowed to build his own legacy in Nothoi, and is obsessed with deserving his place among the great families. He has since fought tenaciously for his new home, against both human invaders and monsters, rising quickly to become Strategos during the waning days of the long war against Thalmarkin. He has since been raised to the Throne of the White Wolf, serving as Hegemon. Since doing so, he made formal peace with Thalmarkin, supervised the peaceful settlement of Vordul Sanguinis near Nothoi, and has taken his place as one of the most prominent rulers of Beluaterra. When Thalmarkin once again asserted its aggression against Nothoi's ally Irondale, the Hegemon did not hesitate, and declared war to defend Irondale.<br />
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Over time, Nothoi under Tyran's leadership became known as the jewel of Beluaterra, and the fang of the Hegemon grew long. Tyran's efforts resulted in Nothoi becoming the largest and most militarily dominant realm on the continent, a status that persisted well beyond his tenure. Most scholars agree that, despite the grand achievements of his cousin Gheric, Tyran was the most politically adept, influential and powerful ruler in the Arylon family. However, Tyran, a committed Republican, also believed that leadership should never be concentrated in the hands of one man for too long, so after a long rule whereby he created a dominant realm that was stable in the long term, he stepped down as Hegemon. In his retirement he remained one of Nothoi's most prominent citizens, serving as the Duke of Mesh and the Governor of the shining forest city of Craesur, and fighting on the front lines defending the realm. At the age of 40, in the face of a tremendous invasion of his city, Tyran fell to the black beasts seeking to slaughter his people. After his death, the Arylon family commemorated him in a large ceremony, appropriate to his honored status. Tyran was, in the end, a legend known all over the world. For days, the family graveyard was swarmed with his friends and admirers. Artists composed songs and poems about him, and young maidens cried in their chambers over his loss.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Chronas&diff=219625Arylon Family/Chronas2023-11-27T22:42:09Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Chronas Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Chancellor of Sandalak<br />
|image=ChronasArylon.jpg<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=DIED A LEGENDARY HERO<br />
|continent=South Island<br />
|nationality=[[Sandalak]]<br />
|titles=Chancellor of Sandalak<br>Duke of the Golden Market<br />
|lordships=Governor of Sandalak<br />
|religion=None<br />
|religioustitle=None<br />
|birthcity=[[Riverholm]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Suville (Realm)|Suville]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother=[[Arete Family/Aeryn|Aeryn Arate]]<br />
|partners=Evlynn Canlan<br />
|children=[[Arylon Family/Galvan]]<br />
|height=5'10"<br />
|weight=174 lbs<br />
|hair=Black<br />
|eyes=Brown<br />
}}Chronas, third son of Taran Arylon, was the product of an extramarital affair between Taran and Queen Aeryn Arete of the realm of Suville. The House of Arylon and Arete had enjoyed a long and productive alliance with one another, and Taran had grown quite preoccupied with his Queen, despite his otherwise happy marriage. Queen Aeryn was unmarried, swearing to never take a husband after being forced to execute her own betrothed during a civil war, but she returned Taran's affections, and the two secretly maintained a relationship for years. Aeryn eventually became pregnant, and not wishing to destroy her lover's marriage, refused to disclose who the father was, saying instead that "Suville is the father" of her unborn child. Chronas was born some months later, and was immediately raised as a prince of Suville.<br />
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Taran never claimed the child, four years the junior of his second son Tyran, and Aeryn told the boy nothing of his father for the first ten years of his life. It wasn't until much later, as the destruction of Atamara became apparent and his mother was critically injured in the chaos that she revealed to Chronas that Taran was his father, and that he had two older brothers. As the ships fled Atamara, he was barely able to escape with his life, but knew not where his newly discovered family was. He adopted the surname Arylon and embraced his newly discovered parentage, but It wasn't until years later that he would discover that his oldest brother Taran had settled on the South Island, and had risen to prominence as a famed General in the realm of Sandalak. Sadly, by the time that he arrived to meet his brother for the first time, Taran had been killed in a fierce and glorious battle. Having searched so long and invested so much in finding his family, he was devastated, and swore to avenge Taran's death by taking up the sword and fighting for the realm that had accepted and promoted Taran. Since doing so, he has shown himself a capable and dedicated warrior, and he will not rest until his brother's desire to see the flag of Sandalak flying over the whole of the continent is realized. He remains unaware that his other brother, Tyran, is on Beluaterra. Chronas now ruled Sandalak, dominating the political and economic culture of the Corporate Syndicate from its inception. He was killed in a violent battle fought against Taselak at the Cave of Guilt. Though critically wounded and dying, Chronas lived just long enough to personally hoist the Golden Banner of Sandalak atop the main castle at the Cave before he fell into darkness. The greatness achieved in life and the heroic circumstances of his death made Chronas a Legend whose exploits were spoken of across the known world. He was buried by his cousin Tyran, who recovered his sword for the family.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Infobox_Arylon&diff=219624Template:Infobox Arylon2023-11-27T22:41:37Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | CONTINENT<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | NATIONALITY<br />
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| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{continent}}}<br />
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| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
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! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | TITLES HELD<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | LANDED TITLES<br />
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| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{titles}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{lordships}}}<br />
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! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | RELIGION<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | RELIGIOUS TITLES<br />
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| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{religion}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{religioustitle}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
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| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''PERSONAL INFORMATION'''<br />
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| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
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| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | BIRTHPLACE<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | PARENTS<br />
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| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{birthcity}}},<br>{{{birthnation}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{father}}}<br>{{{mother}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
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|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | SPOUSE<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | ISSUE<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{partners}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{children}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
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| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | HEIGHT<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | WEIGHT<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{height}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{weight}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | HAIR COLOR<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | EYES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{hair}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{eyes}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
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| colspan="1" style="width:10px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:200px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
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{{Infobox Arylon<br />
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</noinclude></div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Chronas&diff=219623Arylon Family/Chronas2023-11-27T19:31:13Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Chronas Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Chancellor of Sandalak<br />
|image=ChronasArylon.jpg<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=Died a Legendary Hero<br />
|continent=South Island<br />
|nationality=[[Sandalak]]<br />
|titles=Chancellor of Sandalak<br>Duke of the Golden Market<br />
|lordships=Governor of Sandalak<br />
|religion=None<br />
|religioustitle=None<br />
|birthcity=[[Riverholm]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Suville (Realm)|Suville]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother=[[Arete Family/Aeryn|Aeryn Arate]]<br />
|partners=Evlynn Canlan<br />
|children=[[Arylon Family/Galvan]]<br />
|height=5'10"<br />
|weight=174 lbs<br />
|hair=Black<br />
|eyes=Brown<br />
}}Chronas, third son of Taran Arylon, was the product of an extramarital affair between Taran and Queen Aeryn Arete of the realm of Suville. The House of Arylon and Arete had enjoyed a long and productive alliance with one another, and Taran had grown quite preoccupied with his Queen, despite his otherwise happy marriage. Queen Aeryn was unmarried, swearing to never take a husband after being forced to execute her own betrothed during a civil war, but she returned Taran's affections, and the two secretly maintained a relationship for years. Aeryn eventually became pregnant, and not wishing to destroy her lover's marriage, refused to disclose who the father was, saying instead that "Suville is the father" of her unborn child. Chronas was born some months later, and was immediately raised as a prince of Suville.<br />
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Taran never claimed the child, four years the junior of his second son Tyran, and Aeryn told the boy nothing of his father for the first ten years of his life. It wasn't until much later, as the destruction of Atamara became apparent and his mother was critically injured in the chaos that she revealed to Chronas that Taran was his father, and that he had two older brothers. As the ships fled Atamara, he was barely able to escape with his life, but knew not where his newly discovered family was. He adopted the surname Arylon and embraced his newly discovered parentage, but It wasn't until years later that he would discover that his oldest brother Taran had settled on the South Island, and had risen to prominence as a famed General in the realm of Sandalak. Sadly, by the time that he arrived to meet his brother for the first time, Taran had been killed in a fierce and glorious battle. Having searched so long and invested so much in finding his family, he was devastated, and swore to avenge Taran's death by taking up the sword and fighting for the realm that had accepted and promoted Taran. Since doing so, he has shown himself a capable and dedicated warrior, and he will not rest until his brother's desire to see the flag of Sandalak flying over the whole of the continent is realized. He remains unaware that his other brother, Tyran, is on Beluaterra. Chronas now ruled Sandalak, dominating the political and economic culture of the Corporate Syndicate from its inception. He was killed in a violent battle fought against Taselak at the Cave of Guilt. Though critically wounded and dying, Chronas lived just long enough to personally hoist the Golden Banner of Sandalak atop the main castle at the Cave before he fell into darkness. The greatness achieved in life and the heroic circumstances of his death made Chronas a Legend whose exploits were spoken of across the known world. He was buried by his cousin Tyran, who recovered his sword for the family.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Chronas&diff=219622Arylon Family/Chronas2023-11-27T19:30:05Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Chronas Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Chancellor of Sandalak<br />
|image=ChronasArylon.jpg<br />
|statuscolor=#fe0000<br />
|status=DEAD<br />
|continent=South Island<br />
|nationality=[[Sandalak]]<br />
|titles=Chancellor of Sandalak<br>Duke of the Golden Market<br />
|lordships=Governor of Sandalak<br />
|religion=None<br />
|religioustitle=None<br />
|birthcity=[[Riverholm]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Suville (Realm)|Suville]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother=[[Arete Family/Aeryn|Aeryn Arate]]<br />
|partners=Evlynn Canlan<br />
|children=[[Arylon Family/Galvan]]<br />
|height=5'10"<br />
|weight=174 lbs<br />
|hair=Black<br />
|eyes=Brown<br />
}}Chronas, third son of Taran Arylon, was the product of an extramarital affair between Taran and Queen Aeryn Arete of the realm of Suville. The House of Arylon and Arete had enjoyed a long and productive alliance with one another, and Taran had grown quite preoccupied with his Queen, despite his otherwise happy marriage. Queen Aeryn was unmarried, swearing to never take a husband after being forced to execute her own betrothed during a civil war, but she returned Taran's affections, and the two secretly maintained a relationship for years. Aeryn eventually became pregnant, and not wishing to destroy her lover's marriage, refused to disclose who the father was, saying instead that "Suville is the father" of her unborn child. Chronas was born some months later, and was immediately raised as a prince of Suville.<br />
<br />
Taran never claimed the child, four years the junior of his second son Tyran, and Aeryn told the boy nothing of his father for the first ten years of his life. It wasn't until much later, as the destruction of Atamara became apparent and his mother was critically injured in the chaos that she revealed to Chronas that Taran was his father, and that he had two older brothers. As the ships fled Atamara, he was barely able to escape with his life, but knew not where his newly discovered family was. He adopted the surname Arylon and embraced his newly discovered parentage, but It wasn't until years later that he would discover that his oldest brother Taran had settled on the South Island, and had risen to prominence as a famed General in the realm of Sandalak. Sadly, by the time that he arrived to meet his brother for the first time, Taran had been killed in a fierce and glorious battle. Having searched so long and invested so much in finding his family, he was devastated, and swore to avenge Taran's death by taking up the sword and fighting for the realm that had accepted and promoted Taran. Since doing so, he has shown himself a capable and dedicated warrior, and he will not rest until his brother's desire to see the flag of Sandalak flying over the whole of the continent is realized. He remains unaware that his other brother, Tyran, is on Beluaterra. Chronas now ruled Sandalak, dominating the political and economic culture of the Corporate Syndicate from its inception. He was killed in a violent battle fought against Taselak at the Cave of Guilt. Though critically wounded and dying, Chronas lived just long enough to personally hoist the Golden Banner of Sandalak atop the main castle at the Cave before he fell into darkness. The greatness achieved in life and the heroic circumstances of his death made Chronas a Legend whose exploits were spoken of across the known world. He was buried by his cousin Tyran, who recovered his sword for the family.</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Arylon_Tree&diff=219621Template:Arylon Tree2023-11-27T19:24:43Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:Avalair.jpg|200px|Avalair]]<br>Avalair Arylon'''<br />
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|- <br />
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center; border-right: 2px solid black; height: 25px;" | <br />
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| colspan="4" style="text-align: center; border-right: 2px solid black; height: 25px;" |<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" height: 25px;" |<br />
|- <br />
| colspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Avery''<br />
| colspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Avery''<br />
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Avery''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Avery''<br />
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| colspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:HighKingFiscArylon.jpg|175px|Fisc]]<br><span style="color: gold;">♕</span>Fisc Arylon'''<br />
| colspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:TaranCharge.jpg|175px|Taran]]<br>Taran Arylon'''<br />
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:Galen.jpg|175px|Galen]]<br>Galen Arylon'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:CaravanthianNew.jpg|175px|Caravanthian]]<br><span style="color: gold;">♕</span>Caravanthian Arylon'''<br />
|-<br />
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| colspan="1" | <br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center; border-left: 2px solid black; height: 25px; padding-top: 0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center; border-right: 2px solid black; height: 25px; padding-top: 0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" | <br />
|- <br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Luna Dawnstar''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Luna Dawnstar''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Sara''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Alysia''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Amanda Navarian''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Amanda Navarian''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Aeryn Arete''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Cristen''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Robyn''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Robyn''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:GhericofWestgard.png|136px|Gheric]]<br><span style="color: gold;">♕</span>Gheric Arylon'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:LyannaSirion.jpg|136px|Lyanna]]<br>Lyanna Arylon'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:MathasArylon.jpg|136px|Mathas]]<br>Mathas'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:ReardenNoble.jpg|136px|Rearden]]<br><span style="color: gold;">♕</span>Rearden Arylon'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:Taran2.jpg|136px|Taranne]]<br>Taran II Arylon'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:HegemonTyran.png|136px|Tyran]]<br><span style="color: gold;">♕</span>Tyran Arylon'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:ChronasArylon.jpg|136px|Chronas]]<br><span style="color: gold;">♕</span>Chronas Arylon'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:CalberianArylon.jpg|136px|Calberian]]<br>Calberian Arylon'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:Covane.jpg|136px|Covane]]<br>Covane'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:Corvan.jpg|136px|Corvan]]<br>Corvan'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | <br />
|- <br />
| colspan="12" style="text-align: center;" height: 25px;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center; border-right: 2px solid black; height: 25px;" |<br />
| colspan="9" style="text-align: center;" height: 25px;" |<br />
|- <br />
| colspan="12" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | ''with Evlynn Canlan''<br />
| colspan="6" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="12" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[File:Galvan.jpg|136px|Galvan]]<br>Galvan Arylon'''<br />
| colspan="6" |<br />
|}</div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Infobox_Arylon&diff=219620Template:Infobox Arylon2023-11-27T19:19:26Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; ; margin-left:25px; padding-left:20px; border:none; cellpadding:0; cellspacing:0;"<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; text-transform: uppercase; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:18pt; border:none;" colspan="4" | '''{{{Name}}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; text-align:center; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | [[File:{{{image}}}|400px]]<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center; height: 10px; background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | <br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; text-transform: uppercase; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''{{{famedtitle}}}'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''POLITICAL STATUS'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:right; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | STATUS: <br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:left; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; color:{{{statuscolor}}};"| {{{status}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | CONTINENT<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | NATIONALITY<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{continent}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{nationality}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | TITLES HELD<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | LANDED TITLES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{titles}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{lordships}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | RELIGION<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | RELIGIOUS TITLES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{religion}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{religioustitle}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''PERSONAL INFORMATION'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | BIRTHPLACE<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | PARENTS<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{birthcity}}},<br>{{{birthnation}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{father}}}<br>{{{mother}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | SPOUSE<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | ISSUE<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{partners}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{children}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | HEIGHT<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | WEIGHT<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{height}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{weight}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | HAIR COLOR<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | EYES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{hair}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | {{{eyes}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:10px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:200px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:200px; height: 10px; background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="width:10px; height: 10px; background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|}<noinclude><br />
The infobox should be added using the Infobox character template, as shown below:<br />
<br />
<div style="width:250px;background:#dddddd;border: 1px solid black;padding:0.5em 1em 0.5em 1em"><pre><br />
{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=<br />
|famedtitle=<br />
|image=<br />
|statuscolor=<br />
|status=<br />
|continent=<br />
|nationality=<br />
|titles=<br />
|lordships=<br />
|religion=<br />
|religioustitle=<br />
|birthcity=<br />
|birthnation=<br />
|father=<br />
|mother=<br />
|partners=<br />
|children=<br />
|height=<br />
|weight=<br />
|hair=<br />
|eyes=<br />
}}<br />
</pre></div><br />
</noinclude></div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Template:Infobox_Arylon&diff=219619Template:Infobox Arylon2023-11-27T19:18:57Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; ; margin-left:25px; padding-left:20px; border:none; cellpadding:0; cellspacing:0;"<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; text-transform: uppercase; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:18pt; border:none;" colspan="4" | '''{{{Name}}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; text-align:center; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | [[File:{{{image}}}|400px]]<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center; height: 10px; background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | <br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; text-transform: uppercase; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''{{{famedtitle}}}'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:#13369D; color:white; text-align:center; height: 35px; line-height: 35px; font-size:14pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" colspan="2" | '''POLITICAL STATUS'''<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:right; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | STATUS: <br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:left; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; color:{{{statuscolor}}};"| {{{status}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | CONTINENT<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | NATIONALITY<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{continent}}},<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{nationality}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | TITLES HELD<br />
! style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:12pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" | LANDED TITLES<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{titles}}}<br />
| style="background-color:white; text-align:center; font-size:10pt; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; vertical-align:top;" | {{{lordships}}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#13369D; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="2" style="border:none; background-color:white; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
| colspan="1" style="background-color:#FFDC2C; border:none; height: 20px; padding:0; margin:0;" |<br />
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</noinclude></div>Arylonhttps://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php?title=Arylon_Family/Tyran&diff=219618Arylon Family/Tyran2023-11-27T19:18:16Z<p>Arylon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Arylon<br />
|Name=Tyran Arylon<br />
|famedtitle=Hegemon of Nothoi<br />
|image=HegemonTyran.png<br />
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|status=DEAD<br />
|continent=[[Beluaterra]]<br />
|nationality=[[Nothoi]]<br />
|titles=Hegemon of Nothoi<br>Strategos of Nothoi<br>Duke of Mesh<br />
|lordships=Governor of Creasur<br>Senator of Eykfar<br>Senator of Cwellndell<br />
|religion=[[Daishi]]<br />
|religioustitle=Daimyo<br />
|birthcity=[[Stoneville]]<br />
|birthnation=[[Suville (Realm)|Suville]]<br />
|father=[[Arylon Family/Taran|Taran Arylon]]<br />
|mother=Amanda Navarian<br />
|partners=None<br />
|children=None<br />
|height=6'0"<br />
|weight=201 lbs<br />
|hair=Blonde<br />
|eyes=Blue<br />
}}Tyran Arylon is the second son of Taran Arylon, The Elder. His father, while a great man, was not very present in his life. Five years his brother's junior, his father poured all of his love and attention into his older sibling. Tyran, long since learning to rely on himself, would never complain of that fact, as he considers it the simple reality of my upbringing. As a result, though, Tyran I developed a self-reliance and independence which has served him well, perhaps at no time more than when his home in Atamara was destroyed, and he and his brother became separated from their father. Landing on Beluaterra, suddenly it was Tyran who hunted for food, fought off rogues looking to steal what little they had, and finding work that paid gold. It was quite some time before the realm of Nothoi would hear of a noble family from Atamara joining their ranks, and by then Tyran was alone, his brother having set off for the glory of war in the south.<br />
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Now alone, but armed with a gritty persistence and some very practical survival skills, Tyran has vowed to build his own legacy in Nothoi, and is obsessed with deserving his place among the great families. He has since fought tenaciously for his new home, against both human invaders and monsters, rising quickly to become Strategos during the waning days of the long war against Thalmarkin. He has since been raised to the Throne of the White Wolf, serving as Hegemon. Since doing so, he made formal peace with Thalmarkin, supervised the peaceful settlement of Vordul Sanguinis near Nothoi, and has taken his place as one of the most prominent rulers of Beluaterra. When Thalmarkin once again asserted its aggression against Nothoi's ally Irondale, the Hegemon did not hesitate, and declared war to defend Irondale.<br />
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Over time, Nothoi under Tyran's leadership became known as the jewel of Beluaterra, and the fang of the Hegemon grew long. Tyran's efforts resulted in Nothoi becoming the largest and most militarily dominant realm on the continent, a status that persisted well beyond his tenure. Most scholars agree that, despite the grand achievements of his cousin Gheric, Tyran was the most politically adept, influential and powerful ruler in the Arylon family. However, Tyran, a committed Republican, also believed that leadership should never be concentrated in the hands of one man for too long, so after a long rule whereby he created a dominant realm that was stable in the long term, he stepped down as Hegemon. In his retirement he remained one of Nothoi's most prominent citizens, serving as the Duke of Mesh and the Governor of the shining forest city of Craesur, and fighting on the front lines defending the realm. At the age of 40, in the face of a tremendous invasion of his city, Tyran fell to the black beasts seeking to slaughter his people. After his death, the Arylon family commemorated him in a large ceremony, appropriate to his honored status. Tyran was, in the end, a legend known all over the world. For days, the family graveyard was swarmed with his friends and admirers. Artists composed songs and poems about him, and young maidens cried in their chambers over his loss.</div>Arylon