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Aeryn is the first member of the Arete family to become an active member of the nobility, and has choosen Sir Phlex, Count of Washford, as her liege and patron.
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|image=[[Image:Aeryn2.jpg|300px|thumb|center|'''Aeryn Arete''' emerging from her study at the original Temple of the Aristoi in [[Atamara/Washford|Washford]] after completing her translation of the [[Aristoi Atamarism/Meter|The Meter]], thus bringing religion to the people of [[Abington]].]]
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|name=Aeryn Arete
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|age=28
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|class=Mentor
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|realm=Suville
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|island=Atamara
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|honour=78
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|prestige=36
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|title=Arch-Priestess of Suville<br>Duchess of Suville<br>Marshal of the Army of Suville
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|former titles=Countess of [[Atamara/Washford|Washford]]
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|history = Began her career in [[Abington]] (06.25.06)<br>Appointed as Countess of [[Atamara/Washford|Washford]] (08.11.06)<br>Founded [[Aristoi Atamarism]] (02.02.07)<br>Joined the Realm of Suville (11-10-07)<br>Elected Judge of Suville (11-11-07)
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== Military Career ==
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Aeryn was the first of the Arete family to accept the responsibilities of nobility, after which she swore an Oath of Fealty to Sir Phlex, the former Count of Washford.  Phlex introduced Aeryn to Duchess Callisto, and the two became close friends.  After Phlex was imprisoned by ASI for infiltration during the War of Dishonour, Callisto appointed Aeryn as the new Countess of Washford.  Aeryn was only 18 at the time, and had not even been a noble for a full two months yet.
  
=== War Against Cagilan Empire ===
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Aeryn spent most of her early career working as a bureaucrat; however, a few weeks after religions began to spread across the face of Atamara, Aeryn founded Aristoi Atamarism, the first religion within Abington's borders.  After the Aristoi had spread to several regions and acquired a few priests, Aeryn changed careers again and become a mentor; however, she continued in her role as the Prophet of Aristoi Atamarism.  She was reappointed as Countess of Washford, and shortly afterwards was appointed as the Marshal of the newly created Army of Suville, though the latter may have more to do with the military success of her sister, Averyll, than anything she has done herself.
  
Aeryn has been an active part of the war between Carelia and the Cagilan EmpireShe fought at the Battle of Craigmore (night of July 7th, 12485 vs 1254), the Battle of Ledunds (night of July 8th, 9873 vs 1575) and the Battle of Alcatil (night of July 9th, 5435 vs 1687), each under the banners of Sir Grand Poopah, Marquis of Webgard, Marshal of the army of Stoneville.  In the Battle of Alcatil, one of Aeryn's men perished as a result of his wounds.
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As a result of Aeryn's successful performance as both Marshal and Countess, Queen Armitage appointed Aeryn to both the Military Council and the Royal Council.  However, Aristoi Atamarism did not remain the only religion in Abington for very longNemesis was appointed as the lord of Monagle, and almost immediately founded the Pantheist Path.  Furthermore, Lord Brakus went on a pilgrimage to the North and brought back with him the religion of the North known as The Hammer.  Arch-Priest Gauihu, who was an Aristoi at the time, instituted a policy of religious toleration.  Nevertheless, hostilities began to emerge between the quarreling faiths, and Queen Armitage created the first Religious Council, on which Aeryn chaired.
  
=== War Against Ash Sea Islands ===
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Eventually, Queen Armitage retired, and Arch-Priest Gauihu was elected as the new King.  The King decided that Duke Spiritmonger, who happened to be the brother of Nemesis, had been Duke long enough, and requested his resignation.  Instead, the Duke seceded from Abington and thus founded a new realm, which was called Aquitaine.  At the time, the Pantheists were confined mostly to the Riverholm duchy, and they were led by Nemesis and Spiritmonger, and so the Pantheists were eliminated as a sanctioned religion of Abington.  Shortly after the fledgling realm was conquered by Abington, Duke Magnus the Mighty of Wayburg, who had become the Hammer's representation in Abington, also seceded, thus eliminating the Hammer as a sanctioned religion, leaving only the Aristoi as an official religion of Abington, and the Religious Council was disbanded.  The religious affairs of Abington were thus left entirely in the hands of Aeryn.
  
== Speeches ==
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Duchess Callisto also announced her intentions to secede, and Duke Martok of Narville announced his intentions to join with her new realm.  King Gauihu became insane with anger, and initiated such brutal leadership tactics that High-Marshal Xuanye, who was also Duke of Stoneville at the time, began a rebellion against the King.  The rebellion was successful, which brought an end to the Kingdom of Abington.  The Republic of Abington was born, in which Aeryn struggled to maintain favour.  She campaigned for the position of Minister of Justice as well as Minister of Defense, twice each, but was denied on each occasion.  She was also rejected for a promotion to Dukedom on numerous occasions.  During an invasion by the Cagilan Empire, Aeryn was imprisoned and lost her titles as Countess and Marshal, neither of which were restored upon her release.  It seemed Aeryn's impressive climb up Abington's hierarchy had come to an end; however, the Republic of Abington did not last long.
  
=== On War ===
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Eventually, Duchess Callisto seceded from Abington and founded the Kingdom of Suville.  Aeryn was immediately elected as the Arch-Priestess of SuvilleShortly afterwards, the now Queen Callisto retired as Duchess, appointing Aeryn as her successor and restoring Aeryn's command as the Marshal of the Army of Suville.  Aeryn's patience and commitment had finally paid off.
 
 
On the night of June 29th, 2006, Aeryn gave the following speech during a debate sparked by Darka's declaration of war against Abington following Abington's theft of Darka's food supply the day beforeShortly after Aeryn gave her speech, the hostilities between Abington and Darka ceased.
 
 
 
<i>We all desire peace. We desire peace because we desire life, and life is less certain in a state of war. But once war has begun, it must continue. Dropping your sword and shield will not stop the arrows already in flightSo why do we start wars? Again, because we desire life, and peace is not always enough to keep you alive. You must also eat, and when the demand for food is greater than the supply, then eventually someone is going to have to fight in order to live.
 
 
 
For you to live, someone else must die. Whether they die by the sword, or by famine, is up to them.
 
 
 
We, as nobles, eat well. But we are called "noble" because we fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. Our people are starving. Darka has declared war on us because we must steal their food in order to feed our people.  As they should.  It is not necessary for us to believe that our enemies are evil.  If other realms cannot peacefully share their food with our people, then we must, by necessity, take it by force.  I expect nothing less from our enemies, and nothing more from our generals, for we are all noble in war only insofar as we are hungry in peace.
 
 
 
I sincerely hope that the hostilities between Darka and Abington cease before blood has been spilt.
 
But if we are unable find alternative means to feed our people, I look forward to fertilizing the battlefield with the corpses of our enemies.</i>
 
 
 
== Mentor Lessons ==
 
* [[Arete_Family/Lesson_One|Lesson 1]]
 

Latest revision as of 09:27, 20 November 2007

Aeryn Arete emerging from her study at the original Temple of the Aristoi in Washford after completing her translation of the The Meter, thus bringing religion to the people of Abington.
Full Name: Aeryn Arete
Age: 28
Class Mentor
Realm/Island: Suville, Atamara
Honour/Prestige: 78 / 36
Title(s): Arch-Priestess of Suville
Duchess of Suville
Marshal of the Army of Suville
Former Title(s): Countess of Washford
History: Began her career in Abington (06.25.06)
Appointed as Countess of Washford (08.11.06)
Founded Aristoi Atamarism (02.02.07)
Joined the Realm of Suville (11-10-07)
Elected Judge of Suville (11-11-07)

Aeryn was the first of the Arete family to accept the responsibilities of nobility, after which she swore an Oath of Fealty to Sir Phlex, the former Count of Washford. Phlex introduced Aeryn to Duchess Callisto, and the two became close friends. After Phlex was imprisoned by ASI for infiltration during the War of Dishonour, Callisto appointed Aeryn as the new Countess of Washford. Aeryn was only 18 at the time, and had not even been a noble for a full two months yet.

Aeryn spent most of her early career working as a bureaucrat; however, a few weeks after religions began to spread across the face of Atamara, Aeryn founded Aristoi Atamarism, the first religion within Abington's borders. After the Aristoi had spread to several regions and acquired a few priests, Aeryn changed careers again and become a mentor; however, she continued in her role as the Prophet of Aristoi Atamarism. She was reappointed as Countess of Washford, and shortly afterwards was appointed as the Marshal of the newly created Army of Suville, though the latter may have more to do with the military success of her sister, Averyll, than anything she has done herself.

As a result of Aeryn's successful performance as both Marshal and Countess, Queen Armitage appointed Aeryn to both the Military Council and the Royal Council. However, Aristoi Atamarism did not remain the only religion in Abington for very long. Nemesis was appointed as the lord of Monagle, and almost immediately founded the Pantheist Path. Furthermore, Lord Brakus went on a pilgrimage to the North and brought back with him the religion of the North known as The Hammer. Arch-Priest Gauihu, who was an Aristoi at the time, instituted a policy of religious toleration. Nevertheless, hostilities began to emerge between the quarreling faiths, and Queen Armitage created the first Religious Council, on which Aeryn chaired.

Eventually, Queen Armitage retired, and Arch-Priest Gauihu was elected as the new King. The King decided that Duke Spiritmonger, who happened to be the brother of Nemesis, had been Duke long enough, and requested his resignation. Instead, the Duke seceded from Abington and thus founded a new realm, which was called Aquitaine. At the time, the Pantheists were confined mostly to the Riverholm duchy, and they were led by Nemesis and Spiritmonger, and so the Pantheists were eliminated as a sanctioned religion of Abington. Shortly after the fledgling realm was conquered by Abington, Duke Magnus the Mighty of Wayburg, who had become the Hammer's representation in Abington, also seceded, thus eliminating the Hammer as a sanctioned religion, leaving only the Aristoi as an official religion of Abington, and the Religious Council was disbanded. The religious affairs of Abington were thus left entirely in the hands of Aeryn.

Duchess Callisto also announced her intentions to secede, and Duke Martok of Narville announced his intentions to join with her new realm. King Gauihu became insane with anger, and initiated such brutal leadership tactics that High-Marshal Xuanye, who was also Duke of Stoneville at the time, began a rebellion against the King. The rebellion was successful, which brought an end to the Kingdom of Abington. The Republic of Abington was born, in which Aeryn struggled to maintain favour. She campaigned for the position of Minister of Justice as well as Minister of Defense, twice each, but was denied on each occasion. She was also rejected for a promotion to Dukedom on numerous occasions. During an invasion by the Cagilan Empire, Aeryn was imprisoned and lost her titles as Countess and Marshal, neither of which were restored upon her release. It seemed Aeryn's impressive climb up Abington's hierarchy had come to an end; however, the Republic of Abington did not last long.

Eventually, Duchess Callisto seceded from Abington and founded the Kingdom of Suville. Aeryn was immediately elected as the Arch-Priestess of Suville. Shortly afterwards, the now Queen Callisto retired as Duchess, appointing Aeryn as her successor and restoring Aeryn's command as the Marshal of the Army of Suville. Aeryn's patience and commitment had finally paid off.