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| − | In his fortieth year, Redspan had collapsed in all but name, and Spiritmonger, Duke of Riverholm, seceded the city after a ban was threatened by Magnus for Conspiracy to Commit Treason. | + | In his fortieth year, Redspan had collapsed in all but name, and Spiritmonger, Duke of Riverholm, seceded the city after a ban was threatened by Magnus for Conspiracy to Commit Treason. (It was widely suspected at the time that the evidence showing Spiritmonger taking part in the rebel underground was flimsy or falsified). |
| − | Spiritmonger vehemently proclaimed his innocence, but the secession ended the controversy for most Abington. Gauihu, knowing that unification was what Abington needed to survive, accused Spiritmonger of working alongside Abington's enemies, working to destroy Abington itself. The secessionist realm, [[ | + | Spiritmonger vehemently proclaimed his innocence, but the secession ended the controversy for most Abington. Gauihu, knowing that unification was what Abington needed to survive, accused Spiritmonger of working alongside Abington's enemies, working to destroy Abington itself. The secessionist realm, [[Aquitaine]], made peace with Abington's enemies but was declared war on by both Abington and the Ash Sea Islands. Wynford, Lanston, Rustton were recaptured with minimal effort and Riverholm overran with an allied army. The takeover took several days, and just as it happened, a Talerium, Cagilan Empire, Darka and Carelian force marched on Abington soil. |
Enraged, Gauihu declared war on the Cagilan Empire. This sudden move was ill-received by the royal court, with Xuanye in particular leading the arguments against it. Gauihu maintained that Vengence would have declared war anyway (and showed a message from Vengence himself proving this). But the bad feelings created by the sudden move would not be erased. | Enraged, Gauihu declared war on the Cagilan Empire. This sudden move was ill-received by the royal court, with Xuanye in particular leading the arguments against it. Gauihu maintained that Vengence would have declared war anyway (and showed a message from Vengence himself proving this). But the bad feelings created by the sudden move would not be erased. | ||
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Quickly, Magnus the Mighty seceded Wayburg to create [[Caergoth]], along with Swanfolk, Chasnoff, Matakonis, Monagle. He announced that the kingdom of Abington was lost, and that there was nothing anyone there could to to save it, and he heaped blame on Gauihu and the flaws he saw in Gauihu's character. Callisto, as well, announced she intended to secede Suville. Later, Martok of Narville me a similar statement. To make sure Riverholm was in hands he could trust, he appointed his cousin Athys II to the Duchy of Riverholm. But even this didn't work. Protests were growing; loud segments of the nobility of Abington protested Gauihu's reign. And Athys II joined these protests, proclaiming that his cousin was quite clearly insane and a great danger. | Quickly, Magnus the Mighty seceded Wayburg to create [[Caergoth]], along with Swanfolk, Chasnoff, Matakonis, Monagle. He announced that the kingdom of Abington was lost, and that there was nothing anyone there could to to save it, and he heaped blame on Gauihu and the flaws he saw in Gauihu's character. Callisto, as well, announced she intended to secede Suville. Later, Martok of Narville me a similar statement. To make sure Riverholm was in hands he could trust, he appointed his cousin Athys II to the Duchy of Riverholm. But even this didn't work. Protests were growing; loud segments of the nobility of Abington protested Gauihu's reign. And Athys II joined these protests, proclaiming that his cousin was quite clearly insane and a great danger. | ||
| − | Gauihu declared war on Darka, Caergoth, and Tara, and then questioned the nobility of two of the younger | + | Gauihu declared war on Darka, Caergoth, and Tara, and then questioned the nobility of two of the younger protesters. He made many statements, some defending his actions, but an increasing number making insulting "explanations" for why things were happening. In one rant, he likened himself to a titan, and his opposers as "mice" whose only advantage was "sheer mass." He grew increasingly paranoid, and slew Captain Bremham, who'd been his trusted attache and leader of his Royal Guard for months. Later, he could be found asking where Bremham was. |
| − | The madness of Gauihu, long in coming, was an equally long birth. It took many forms as he went through various cycles. | + | The madness of Gauihu, long in coming, was an equally long birth. It took many forms as he went through various cycles. Sometimes, he would be calm, but vaguely confused-looking, uncertain. Then he might be wrathful, shouting and giving stirringly angry speeches at the top of the lungs, when no one was around. Sometimes he smiled his nasty smile and seemed confident that all would turn out well. Other times he was afraid, and his hands might shake or spasm, while sweat drenched his face and dripped off the crown. Sometimes, he seemed other-wordly, and it as in these rare but increasingly common moments that others could see not a man, but a savage beast, a "butcher covered in blood." He reportedly hung suspected rebels, criminals, courtiers who looked the wrong way, soldiers he didn't trust for some petty reason. The palace of Riverholm was mostly deserted on account of this, but that didn't stop Gauihu from brining in peasants and townies from the outside, promising them or their families food, and then murdering them in a variety of violent, depraved ways. |
| − | Meanwhile, Caergoth struggled in anarchy, and the other secessions had yet to occur. A rebellion was in the process, but seemed doomed to failure. Gauihu had nothing but bravado for his enemies, stating that he would fight all of Atamara by himself if he had to. He cursed them for cowards, curs, and sons-of-bitches. Gauihu's ambition wavered; it was now about how much longer he could be king, and what he would do as king. And now, he began to think of after. Where might he go? He could bide his time, wait, for years if necessary. But there was the matter of his children, already 2 years of age. In his paranoia, he believed they might turn on him, and as he was leaving to meet them and his wife, he was attacked by Enthar, wounded, and forced to lay in bed. During this process, he wrote more in his diary, and he felt | + | Meanwhile, Caergoth struggled in anarchy, and the other secessions had yet to occur. A rebellion was in the process, but seemed doomed to failure. Gauihu had nothing but bravado for his enemies, stating that he would fight all of Atamara by himself if he had to. He cursed them for cowards, curs, and sons-of-bitches. Gauihu's ambition wavered; it was now about how much longer he could be king, and what he would do as king. And now, he began to think of after. Where might he go? He could bide his time, wait, for years if necessary. But there was the matter of his children, already 2 years of age. In his paranoia, he believed they might turn on him, and as he was leaving to meet them and his wife, he was attacked by Enthar, wounded, and forced to lay in bed. During this process, he wrote more in his diary, and he felt overtaken by a sense of "destiny." He spent the next days alternating between an insane, angry, confused and paranoid state of mind, with a chillingly amused, cold, detached pseudo-rational state of mind. |
====Timeline==== | ====Timeline==== | ||
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Contents
Gauihu
Overview
The second oldest son of the Oliks, Gauihu (pronounced Gah-oo-EEH-hoo) was often underestimated by his unfavourable appearance. He has changed careers several times between soldier and trader, and seems to have too little patience for the latter. Although some have considered him cowardly, he has fought in several battles in service of Abington, and it is rumored he has a penchant for depraved killings and other crimes involving enemy prisoners or peasants. Of course, these are only rumors, and likely to prove as false as those about his cowardice.
Unlike many nobles he disdains the use of a horse, and doesn't strain his troops to fly the family crest. Some see this as a sign of shame or disrespect for his family, but in fact Gauihu is a fairly practical fellow and prefers to have every man capable of fighting doing so. Although he has never waded into the midst of melee combat, on occasion he's been seen drawing a bow and firing, in the command of an archer unit. Like many nobles he has excellent skill with the bow, but it is not his strong suit. When it comes to riding upon a horse, Gauihu is clearly uncomfortable. This, along with an impressive sword skill, was confirmed at the enormous tournament held in the Cagilan Empire during his 34th year. He lasted into the 6th swordfighting round, competing against six nobles and losing to Zadar Nargath.
A quiet man by nature, he was once egregarious when it comes to drinking and engaged in festivities alongside his fellow nobles, especially after a victorious battle. He became embittered during a battle of Chasnoff, when he thought he was wrongly abandoned by the army and wounded by the Northern Alliance Army that was currently invading at the time. Nowadays, when he speaks out, it is usually with caustic criticism or abrupt cynicism.
Career
Gauihu is by far the most politically successful of the family, being an outspoken supporter of "Abington's survival, success, and supremacy" and ascending the feudal hiearchy to become what Lady Doc's Biatch once referred to as the most powerful of positions, that of Judge.
In August he was appointed one of the three Ministers of the People of Abington, swearing to help guide the youthful nobility and realm's newcomers, and to report on the needs and wants of the people to the Royal Court and Council of the People. He was also appointed as Count of Wynford in September, but lost the title - temporarily, he is quick to assure those near to him - after being imprisoned by the Ash Sea Islands after a battle. He is also the founder of a Fencing Guild dedicated to developing and tutoring in an Abington National Style of swordfighting, a personal skill he has developed reasonably (though he is not a Master).
He first became the judge of Abington by a close election with many viable candidates. He stepped down as Minister of the People on that day as well, citing the reason that he would have more than his share of votes on the Court and Council of the People if he didn't.
Since the death of his friend, the hero Feldric, Gauihu has been noticeably cold-hearted - and that's saying a lot. Later, the death of his friend Deschain only further compounded this. During his tenure as Arch-Priest he is known to have spent a lot of time in "discussions" with the prisoners; his Abington_Common_Code is harsh-minded with regards to penalties (though not unusually so for the time); and he executed at least five nobles (the traitors Vigilantius, Doad, El Cidd and I Will Survive and the outlaw Darmargo) and sentenced to death two more (though both, Fangdor and Doc's Biatch, managed to escape the punishment).
His legacy has since been variously referred to as "cruel" or "merciless," yet it should be noted that these terms largely originate from convicts (and their sympathizers). Politically, his is a loud voice, quick to speak out against the first sign of suspected treachery or criminality, and active among the councils of Abington. He has made many enemies, as many judges tend to do, being wounded two or three times by an infiltrator and opposing the well-known Black Mambas. His reputation is generally poor; many agree that he is generally without mercy, and his innovation of Fitting as a means of execution horrified those who witnessed its only known use.
During his stay in office he has signed Prisoner Agreements with the Judges of other realms.
During the short stay of two members of the Vashmere Family, he was accused by the madman Vatticus of being Savish, one of the Gods of Sother. This accusation, like most of what the Vashmeres of Abington claimed, was quickly dismissed and forgotten. He later imprisoned a third member of that family, Dafayo, who was an outlaw currently participating in the war against Abington. The two families have now a strong history of antagonism.
In his 35th year, he founded the Army of Anchorinn. This Army was later abandoned in favor of both the Army of Suville, and the Queens Blackguard which he personally lead.
When Armitage III stepped down, he ran for the office against Magnus the Mighty, and his own liege Lady Callisto. The latter then decided not to run for reasons of scarce time and openly supported Gauihu, and Magnus offered support to Gauihu if Gauihu would support him for the soon-to-be-opened position of Arch Priest. He won with 48% of the vote and was crowned King of Abington, causing no small amount of consternation amongst nobles of other realms.
Marriage
In (Oct-Nov 06) autumn of his 34th year, he began courting the current Queen of Abington, Armitage III of the House D'Anglos. He proposed and they were married just before winter in Anchorinn, at a modest ceremony attended by roughly two dozen Abington nobles. Whether this marriage was done out of a true sense of love or a political maneuver is not entirely clear.
Fatherhood
On (Apr 30 07)of his 38th year, Queen Armitage gave birth to twins. A son, named Altham II (after his great great grandfather), and a daughter named Inanna (after a goddess of war).
Legacy - The Destruction of Abington
In his fortieth year, Redspan had collapsed in all but name, and Spiritmonger, Duke of Riverholm, seceded the city after a ban was threatened by Magnus for Conspiracy to Commit Treason. (It was widely suspected at the time that the evidence showing Spiritmonger taking part in the rebel underground was flimsy or falsified).
Spiritmonger vehemently proclaimed his innocence, but the secession ended the controversy for most Abington. Gauihu, knowing that unification was what Abington needed to survive, accused Spiritmonger of working alongside Abington's enemies, working to destroy Abington itself. The secessionist realm, Aquitaine, made peace with Abington's enemies but was declared war on by both Abington and the Ash Sea Islands. Wynford, Lanston, Rustton were recaptured with minimal effort and Riverholm overran with an allied army. The takeover took several days, and just as it happened, a Talerium, Cagilan Empire, Darka and Carelian force marched on Abington soil.
Enraged, Gauihu declared war on the Cagilan Empire. This sudden move was ill-received by the royal court, with Xuanye in particular leading the arguments against it. Gauihu maintained that Vengence would have declared war anyway (and showed a message from Vengence himself proving this). But the bad feelings created by the sudden move would not be erased.
Quickly, Magnus the Mighty seceded Wayburg to create Caergoth, along with Swanfolk, Chasnoff, Matakonis, Monagle. He announced that the kingdom of Abington was lost, and that there was nothing anyone there could to to save it, and he heaped blame on Gauihu and the flaws he saw in Gauihu's character. Callisto, as well, announced she intended to secede Suville. Later, Martok of Narville me a similar statement. To make sure Riverholm was in hands he could trust, he appointed his cousin Athys II to the Duchy of Riverholm. But even this didn't work. Protests were growing; loud segments of the nobility of Abington protested Gauihu's reign. And Athys II joined these protests, proclaiming that his cousin was quite clearly insane and a great danger.
Gauihu declared war on Darka, Caergoth, and Tara, and then questioned the nobility of two of the younger protesters. He made many statements, some defending his actions, but an increasing number making insulting "explanations" for why things were happening. In one rant, he likened himself to a titan, and his opposers as "mice" whose only advantage was "sheer mass." He grew increasingly paranoid, and slew Captain Bremham, who'd been his trusted attache and leader of his Royal Guard for months. Later, he could be found asking where Bremham was.
The madness of Gauihu, long in coming, was an equally long birth. It took many forms as he went through various cycles. Sometimes, he would be calm, but vaguely confused-looking, uncertain. Then he might be wrathful, shouting and giving stirringly angry speeches at the top of the lungs, when no one was around. Sometimes he smiled his nasty smile and seemed confident that all would turn out well. Other times he was afraid, and his hands might shake or spasm, while sweat drenched his face and dripped off the crown. Sometimes, he seemed other-wordly, and it as in these rare but increasingly common moments that others could see not a man, but a savage beast, a "butcher covered in blood." He reportedly hung suspected rebels, criminals, courtiers who looked the wrong way, soldiers he didn't trust for some petty reason. The palace of Riverholm was mostly deserted on account of this, but that didn't stop Gauihu from brining in peasants and townies from the outside, promising them or their families food, and then murdering them in a variety of violent, depraved ways.
Meanwhile, Caergoth struggled in anarchy, and the other secessions had yet to occur. A rebellion was in the process, but seemed doomed to failure. Gauihu had nothing but bravado for his enemies, stating that he would fight all of Atamara by himself if he had to. He cursed them for cowards, curs, and sons-of-bitches. Gauihu's ambition wavered; it was now about how much longer he could be king, and what he would do as king. And now, he began to think of after. Where might he go? He could bide his time, wait, for years if necessary. But there was the matter of his children, already 2 years of age. In his paranoia, he believed they might turn on him, and as he was leaving to meet them and his wife, he was attacked by Enthar, wounded, and forced to lay in bed. During this process, he wrote more in his diary, and he felt overtaken by a sense of "destiny." He spent the next days alternating between an insane, angry, confused and paranoid state of mind, with a chillingly amused, cold, detached pseudo-rational state of mind.
Timeline
- Began his career in Abington 2004-10-04
- Appointed as Minister of the People (late August/early September 05)
- Nominated as Lord of Wynford (week of September 10)
- Appointed as Count of Wynford 2005-09-19
- Founded the Abington School of Swordfighting 2005-10-16
- Elected as Arch-Priest of Abington 2005-12-08
- "Appointed" as Count of Anchorinn 2006-02-02
- Founded the Abington First guild 2006-04-17
- Stepped down as Judge 2006-04-17
- Re-elected as Arch-Priest 2006-04-18
- Married Queen Armitage III 2006-11-17
- Founded the Army of Anchorinn 2006-11-28
- Child Conceived 2007-1
- Became Father of Twins 2007-4-30
- Elected King of Abington 2007-6-9
