Arrakis Family/Abraxas

Pontifex of Ibladesh‎
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As a son of Mythos, Abraxas has been followed by high expectations and envy from others during his whole life. Raised by a firm, military habits of his father, Abraxas has seen many things that usually are not fit for a child to see. As a loyal companion on Mythos' war campaigns against Itorunt, the images of war and destruction, but also victories and conquests, have carved deep into the young boys mind, forever shaping his view on the world. A childhood lived in such a way have made Abraxas a strong noble built on religious principles, and slightly a cruel man, although not as nearly as his father.

At the age of 18 when Mythos was mysteriously assassinated during his hunt, Abraxas was in rogue regions of Eldoret range, learning the lore of Ramsus. The mountains were a harsh place to live in, but still, he didn't want to come back to Ibladesh out of fear that conspiracy that felled his father is after his head as well. Hence he raised a family away from Ibladesh, while the noble House Arrakis continued to reside in Jariedma. However, at the age of 25, when the dust around his father's death has properly settled, he took his wife and his children with him to the south, and to Ibladesh. Upon his return the family in Jariedma recognized his noble background, and, without any known noble at that time, proclaimed Abraxas the patron and headmaster of the family.

Diocese of Aix

Abraxas' first service to Ibladesh was short-lived. He found the realm in its golden age as the Ibladeshi cohorts emerged victorious from the war with Perdan. With plenty of new claimed lands, the Church of Ibladesh was about to embark on the colonization of Aix, and although Abraxas had many ties with Ibladesh, he joined the expedition and ventured to co-found Diocese of Aix. In Diocese he was rewarded with many titles and positions, ranging from General, Judge and Banker, which earned more experience for the young noble. Ultimately, Abraxas was awarded the Duchy of Aix, and for long time reigned as a Duke of Aix. His reign was crowned by prosperity of Aix and the foundation of Paladins of Aix: an army tasked to defend the Ducal properties and the Diocesian Archbishop. However, as the old feuds of the past came to life again, war was short to come. Ibladesh broke their alliance with Caligus and charged forward with Diocese on their side against Caligus and Perdan. An ill-timed moment for such an act, it would seem, as after a good start the legions of the Church started to lose ground. One by one the provinces around Aix were set ablaze by Perdanese armies, and death ruled the once serene land. Although Paladins fought bravely, the infidels have managed to surround Aix, and have tightened the noose around its neck. Several weeks before the city fell, Abraxas was abducted by Perdanese infiltrators, and sent on a ship to a distant land. For many moons did he wander, clueless of how to return to his homeland. But by Ramsus' divinity destiny brought Abraxas back home. He found a razed city and his realm destroyed. With nothing left to do, he picked up his sole belongings and started a trek to Ibladesh once more.

Return to Ibladesh

Portrait of Abraxas at the coronation for a new Pontifex of Ibladesh.

After the death of Diocese of Aix, Ibladesh has been losing ground at an uncontrolled speed. Mismanagement and depression have lurked inside the realm after many losses to the infidels. Abraxas held several positions of smaller importance at that time. However, with the wounding of Pontifex Theuderik Cuvelier the Throne of Ibladesh became empty, and Abraxas sought to use that chance to try and renew the glory of his father and to fight for a more prosperous age of his realm. He ran in the elections, and he won. Thus the son of Mythos climbed on the throne his father once held, and with the nobles of the south under his command, and Ramsus on his side, faced the unrelenting wrath of the fast approaching infidel armies.