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by Kouketsu on Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:14 am
Leaders & Other Prominent Figures
The Rynhart Family
Directly following the Gyperion Tribal War of the 32nd Year of Gaius, the Eldenhart family conquered and made claim to the lands which they would attribute the name Ghale. Over the next 110 years, three Eldenharts passed through the throne of Ghale, but during the 144th Year of Gaius, Lord Gustav Eldenhart, 3rd Lord Baron of Ghale passed away while still on the throne, leaving behind no children to assume his place as successor. The aristocracy of Ghale was thrust into a frenzy over who should succeed their pious lord baron, and all seemed to desire the spot.
To put to conclusion the issue over the throne, the aristocracy called together a council of all Lord Eldenhart's former advisors and would bring them before the public in debate and campaign, allowing the people to decide the successor. One former advisor and the only blood relation to Lord Eldenhart, his young cousin by the name of Geldyn Rynhart, engaged in a fierce crusade for the position, his vigorous speech that day before the people giving him the edge that he longed for.
"Citizens of Ghale, with the passing of Lord Gustav Eldenhart, we find ourselves at a most catastrophic juncture. We are limited in our options for procession from this crossroads, but I implore you with my heart to lend me your vote of confidence, and I will in return lend you my strength! I will lend you my soul, my heart, and most importantly my ears! We, the common man, are the pride of this sovereignty! We form the backbone of this entire nation! The great Lord Eldenhart always spoke of how he desired honor, courage, pride, honesty, loyalty, and hospitality throughout his country. Join with me to bring to Ghale the reality of his dream!"
It was without question that in that 144th Year of Gaius, Geldyn Rynhart would take the throne as Lord Geldyn Rynhart, 4th Lord Baron of Ghale. The Rynhart clan maintained a hardened stand as ruling family, instituting a guard force and setting up provincial governments throughout Ghale. In the 192nd Year of Gaius, after a long and respected reign, Geldyn Rynhart gave up his throne to his successor and son, Geldyn Rynhart II. Lord Rynhart II began his reign with a relatively stable government in position. He gave birth to a healthy young son a few years into his rule and later on two daughters.
Beginning in the 208th Year of Gaius, calls were being made throughout Ghale for an uprising against the Rynhart family. They were described as neglectful, excessive, and far from caring to their populace. Suddenly, in the 212th Year of Gaius, the Rynhart family mysteriously disappeared from Ghale. It is rumored that the son still lingers somewhere in the country and that the other four members of the immediate family are hidden away in Calismus, but the rumors are far from proven by any reliable evidence.
Savian Yros
Savian Yros was born a poor farm boy in the impoverished Calismian village of Zar. Throughout his youth, he was recognized by the citizenry for nothing beyond the sheer brute strength that he acquired being a young farmhand. Eventually, word reached the Sparsian Academy of his talents and he was taken from his parents and reared there, where his talents would be taken and elevated to their full potential. It was during his stay at the academy that he was nationally recognized for his talents and skills, graduating at the top of his class. On the very same day in which he graduated from Sparsian, Savian was approached by one Cyrus Soulstice, Czar of Calismus.
Cyrus approached Savian and announced him the successor to his place atop Calismus. At the young age of 17, Savian finally assumed complete control of the throne and immediately entered the position with broad aspirations for its future. He would soon begin expansion in all immediate directions, assimilating tribes and bringing much more innovation and technology to the already far-advanced Calismian society. Savian believed it was Cyrus' dream to create this futuristic paradise, his own technological utopia, and so he placed all his efforts into building such a creation.
Savian on the battlefield is known for his believed supernatural strength and ability, traits that were developed from the moment he could walk during his time on the farm in Zar. He's believed to be a genius tactician and ruthless in combat. Savian in the courtyard is well-recognized and greatly desired due to his dashing features and almost mystical allure, not to mention the appeal of his comfortable position of power among the world's leaders. Nothing short of peerlessly charming, absurdly sophisticated, and enthusiastically arrogant, Savian has gained as much reputation globally for his personality a diplomatic and military achievements.
The Elders of Tensoku
The Tensoku Elders appear as an almost mystical council of Kelians which have assumed administrative control of the island country for generations, the current council direct descendants of the Kelians blessed by Lain. A most furtive and mysterious group in their executive dealings, very few have knowledge of how to become a Tensoku elder or of what they actually do behind closed doors. Their identities are common knowledge among the populace, and they are often seen mingling directly with them, but very rarely do they even give mention to their position.
Known to only few historians are the general facts of why the Tensoku Elders are who they are. Most would attribute their position to the vast knowledge they hold of the planet and the enormous well of strength and energy that they possess, that rarely seen 'magic' which they hold. It is believed that to challenge an Elder of Tensoku would be to ask for one's own death. But in general, their powers are rarely seen or used at all. They are wise and generous councilmen and vigilantly watch over and protect their country, and put the majority of their effort into maintaining peace and tranquility.
Ezekial the Powerful (Human Ezekial)
Immediately following his banishment to walk the planet as a mortal being, Ezekial aspired to regain some degree of control within Ghalerion. It was during this time that he established his own separate faith upon Ghalerion, one determined to plea that Eden restore him to power as a single lone god to reign over the cosmos. Ezekial wouldn't allow the people knowledge of his true identity, but gained a significant following regardless. This group came to be known as Udorists (Udor = "restoration" in Kelian), those who desired Ezekial's return to absolute power within Eden. Ezekial assumed a title of "Ezekial the Powerful" soon afterwards and became an archbishop of the movement.
This Ezekial traversed Ghalerion's mainland continent and sent his disciples in all directions, attempting to increase the following of the Udorists, and did so with some level of success. Communities belonging to an un-governed country off the mainland continent in the northwest corner of Ghalerion began clamoring to the Udorist restoration effort and began constructing ornate cathedrals dedicated to Ezekial. Most of the movement on the mainland continent, however, dispersed as quickly as it amalgamated. Ezekial's exact location now is unknown, but he still resides as primary archbishop of the Official Udorist Sanctuary, a massive cathedral buried in the thick of northwestern Ghalerion.
Cyrus Soulstice III
Cyrus Seig Soulstice III, born and raised in the town of Celestia in the region that would later become Calismus. At the age of 25, Cyrus was appointed head of the Council for the Industrial Advancement of Ghalerion that was established by the mortals in Ghale to bring technological revolution to the planet. It didn't take long before Cyrus' intentions with the project were fully known to all those mortals involved. He intended to stake claim on the ungoverned half of the mainland continent and from it develop a scientific utopia.
In the 182nd Year of Gaius, Cyrus would name this land Calismus, which in ancient Kelian meant "Revolution". The boundary lines of the country would extend from Ghale in the east all the way to the western edge of the mainland continent, although still to this day Calismus has yet to occupy even 3/4 of the intended territory, still having to fend with revolting tribes. Throughout Cyrus' reign however, these tribes provided very little resistance to his sheer drive. In fact, the majority of them assimilated.
Following an incredibly successful reign from the 182nd Year all the way to the 207th Year, Cyrus eventually stepped down from his position as the Czar of Calismus and gave the title to his successor, the Prodigy of Zar, Savian Yros. In his 25 year reign as czar, Cyrus brought about more technological advancement in his country than had been seen in over half a millennia. He acquired significant numbers of colonies off of the mainland continent, in addition to more central territory and has established a flourishing economy during the height of his regime.
Darlan the Wise of Sparsian Academy
Darlan Deltross, otherwise known throughout the world as 'Darlan the Wise' established the Sparsian Academy in the city of Sparsia, within modern-day Calismus, in the 150th Year of Gaius. With over 60 years of flawless instructing and educating the most gifted and talented youth from all tribes, cities, villages, countries, islands, and communities all across Ghalerion, the Sparsian Academy among schools is second to none and comes in as quite possibly the most elite and exclusive institution in all of Ghalerion. With a faculty comprised of aged historians, brilliant tacticians, valiant warriors, famed magicians, virtuoso musicians, and many more established scholars from around the world, Darlan's dream has essentially come true.
Darlan Deltross was born and raised a mortal with his brother Tarlan in Tensoku's Mount Ipes, where he was instructed in all fields of study by Kelian monks. Utilizing their teachings, he crossed the mountains of Tensoku with his brother and crossed the oceans to the mainland continent of Ghalerion, where the two began educating and voyaging as wandering philosophers. Eventually, Darlan and Tarlan would go separate ways, Tarlan opting to become a historian in Ghalerion while Darlan took off for the few established cities in the chunk of territory which would soon become Calismus. It was there that he arrived in Sparsia, a less rustic and more advanced city which had the will and the drive to become successful.
Darlan would, in the 150th Year of Gaius, establish one of the oldest academies in all Ghalerion. Taking from the standard education system developed in Tensoku, Darlan staked claim to a piece of land in the 149th Year of Gaius and with the local artists designed the impressive edifice that today is the Sparsian Academy. While builders and laborers from the region toiled on the structure, Darlan took to journeying again, for an entire year. He would seek out the world's greatest minds and collect them together until, upon returning to Sparsia in the 150th Year of Gaius, he made official the opening of the Sparsian Academy and Institute of Culture and the Arts. All students would be thoroughly educated in fencing, artistry, musicianship, philosophy and theology from the finest instructors around the globe.
Darlan today remains the academy's aged headmaster, but no longer instructs the students as he used to, instead opting to collect more information and work on his memoirs.
Hanslo, Governor of Dame
Hanslo is known throughout most of Ghale for his heroic efforts in the Great Siege of Dame in the 180th Year of Gaius. In fact, it is because of Hanslo's efforts that today Dame is one of few stable cities in Ghale. He has fought off murderers, thieves, and any other attacker that would dare attempt to disrupt the stability of his city, and has done so with complete intrepidity throughout. Revered for his master war tactics and great architectural abilities, Hanslo gained much fame in the fortress city and a commemorative statue of the Governor of Dame can be seen directly in the town square of the city.
Hanslo currently still resides as Governor of Dame, although he has removed himself from the frontlines in war-time and has turned in recent times to more diplomatic efforts in his old age.
Cassus the Courageous, of Patun
Cassus, tribal chief of Patun, will go down as quite possibly the most infamous mortal to ever walk Ghalerion. He is cited as the main instigator of the entire Five Years Tribal War and lead the mortal armies for the majority of the conflict. Cassus today is well known throughout the mainland continent for his skill upon the battlefield, but his actual honor and valiance are things often called into question by mortals and Kelians alike, as his actions directly lead to the slaughtering of millions from both races.
Cassus died in the 12th Year of Gaius from an arrow wound to the chest while engaged in warfare with a rival tribe.
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Kouketsu on Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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