Settlers of the Isashi Valley

[Weyr]

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You've been contacted by his King Edward Neval III of Nevalia, you have been chosen to lead a new settlement, upon meaning with a group of royal advisors a group of explorers has recently returned from a year long expedition to the newly discovered Western Continent. You have been chosen as an expert in your field to lead an advanced settlement to put the first trading harbor run by an eastern Kingdom. The Kings plan was simple, secure trading routes with the locals, and establish a trading route for the Nevalian Navy. This could make Nevalia the most powerful of the 10 kingdoms.

Taj Jorge was the leader of the of expedition, and held many brefings telling you and the of the people and creatures he saw on the expedition.

In his own words
"The Isashi Valley is a fertile plain that spreads thousands of miles up and down the coast and far inland to the mountain range known as Dragonridge.
Cities know as Tribes dotted the landscape but they were much different than those home, they were small, lead an by an small government of elected officials there were no real nations just city-states, each focusing farming crops, raising livestock, producing goods and and trading between the neighboring towns. But war was an interval part of life as well, in the summer months after the crops had been sown or in the autumn after the harvest, it was common for these communities to attack one another over vendetta between the Tribes or sometimes unprovoked for cattle and occasionally land . There religion was different from that of our people as well, they worshiped many gods, each village having a specific few they worship to above the others and will often trade for blessings from the holy men of other tribes. The head of these deities is Isashi the father, the sun god. The people of these Tribes, the Isashi, would find reasons to celebrate, they hold lavish feasts, inviting neighboring tribes celebrating weddings or trade agreements between tribes or the long settling of debts, or even alliances before war.

"There are also nomadic groups that roam the valley, traveling priests of the the various deities trading prayers and sharing the powers of their enchanted items, mercenary bands travel around offering there service to the highest bidder, trading caravans selling goods from all over traveled with minstrels and bards, and there were more dangerous groups too such as bandit guilds and raiders. Life in the valley is fierce and competitive making for men of strong mind and body

"Now the beasts of the West are fierce creatures, sure there are rodents, deer, fowl, and insect, there are also bears that stand as tall as a house, giant crabs guard several areas of rocky coastline, giant yetis live in Rocky Mountains regions and attack men on site. At the southern edge of The valley in a massive bog we dared not cross, for mindless corpses walked through its mists. The great forest to the north lived strange half beast men who kept to themselves but the Isashi told us they were fearsome warriors. It was in the winter when we saw our first dragon, they hide above storm clouds and raid the occasional human settlement durring the cold months otherwise they roost in the Dragonridge mountains."

The kings mission was simple "The Western Continent is a dangerous unforgiving place, but we Nevali are strong we have plenty to offer the men of Isashi Valley know it 20 men from the expedition stayed behind and we were able to trade for the perfect plot of land, cove perfect for docking ships and small river to supply fresh water and a mill and forests to the river and a an area perfect for farming to the north. I would like thou to go there and establish a harbor town to act as our trading center for the West before any of the ten kingdoms even know it exists"

500 Men and Women were selected but A group of 6 councilors will lead the settlement


Councilor of War and Defense- lead by the head guard responsible for securing our

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-Ghirardelli
Colonel John Covington

Age: 30
Councilor of: War and Defense
Occupation in Nevalia: Military
Biography:
Growing up John had always been mezmerized by his Grandfathers tales of war and life in the Kings Army, as he grew older he never cared for the farming life of his family. Longing for adventure and remembering his GrandFathers stories, he signed up to serve in the Kings Army. Whether by chance or luck, he managed to servive numerous battles and engagements with enemies of the Crown and slowly made his way up in ranks and after years of faithful service he was awarded the Rank of Captain in the Kings Royal Guard. Two years later when the plans for a settlement in the newly discovered Western Continent were in the final stages, he was offered the rank of Colonel if he chose to volunteered to lead a Regiment of the Kings Guard to protect the settlers and the Kings interests as they set out for the Western Continent.

Councilor of Trade- a business advisor who works on establishing trade between our settlement and the local tribes

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Lothar Wolfe

Age: 31
Councilor of: Trade
Occupation in Nevalia: Magnate of Wolff Shipping Co.
Biography: The 3rd generation to inherit the Wolff Trading Co., Lothar was born in a family filled with businessmen. Any investment has its risks. It was a businessman's job to lower the risks, and pick the best choices. That was a lesson that Lothar learned from an early age as at the age of 16 he was already overseeing trades in his family's business. However, Lothar knew the importance of having the law look upon you favorably in business. Thus, he personally began sending monetary gifts and special deals to the King of Nevalia. For example, when King needed ships quickly to send soldiers in an area about to rebel. Lothar was the first to personally bring 10 frigates to help move troops without asking for monetary compensations. In return, the government favored Wolff Trading Co. and often found it's royal duties to the King reduced. On top of that, since Lothar was found to be extremely reliable, the King often personally contracted with Wolff Shipping Co. in order to transport shipments that he needed quickly or believed to be extremely valuable. Course, once the new continent was found, Lothar was the first to be offered an opportunity to access this market as an adviser in this new colony. Although this enterprise has many risks, Lothar sees the potential wealth to be astronomical and so he accepted the job and became the councilor of trade.

Councilor of The Land- responsible for for managing the farmers rasing of crops and controlling the herds and horses

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Actraiser

Name: Cornell Markingham
Age: 50 years old
Councilor of: The Land
Occupation in Nevalia: Archduke Of Markingham, most fertile region of the Kingdom.
Biography:

Born fifty years ago to high ranking noblemen, Cornell Markingham lived accordign to the power, honor and reverance of their nation that the Markinghams possessed. He is both war hero and wise governor, though he has recently become the foremost Councilor of the Land for the colony. He is not only a wise governor, but also an intellectual scholar, inventing formulas to improve the fertility of the land, live stock and inventing breeding techniques for live stock as well.

He is a highly respected scientist, scholar, as well as the wise governor and mighty general he was described as. He has set aside his sword for the book, for now.

Councilor of Faith - a man of god responisble for examining magical events or items and acting as spiritual advisor for the people as well

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Feanor
High Venerate Samthias Malicarth

Age: 34

Councilor of: The Faith.

Occupation in Nevalia: Youngest man to reach the position of High Venerate. (Think archbishop)

Biography: Samthias was born into abject poverty, his mother a prostitute in a fishing villiage on the north sea. When Samthias was twelve years old his mother was accused of unsanctioned witchery by an influential man that she scratched when he didn’t want to pay.
Before the judge could arrive from the next town over the man had Samthias’ mother burned at the stake.
Samthias had been out on a fishing ship and when he returned and found out the deed had been done he sought out the man and killed him, burning his house down in the process.

Wracked with fear of the law and horror that murder should come so easy Samthias ran.

He ended up the cabin boy on a whaling ship for five years until his ship was capsized in a mighty storm.
He was washed onto a small nearly barren atoll and there was trapped for nigh on a week.
When he was found he was delirious from the sun and elements raving about having seen the face of the All Maker. He was given over to a secluded monastery for medical attention and before too long became a monk; he quickly completed the Holy Pilgrimages and by virtue of his seemingly unshakable faith rose through the ranks, becoming a High Venerate at age 29.

Samthias has no memory of the atoll and simply threw himself into the church as a way to escape his past. Doubt constantly claws at him but to the outside world he is among the most pious and faithful of the Order of Venerates.
His rapid rise in the Order caused much strife within the more deep seated Elders.
As a consequence he was granted the ‘privilege’ of being the church’s ambassador to the new world.
He did not see this as a slight or a punishment.
He saw it as a way to get out from under the scrutiny of the church.

Appearance: Tall, 6'3, thin but deceptively strong. Pale skin, bald, has many holy tattoos including the symbol of the Order of High Venerates upon his forehead. Wears plain grey, hooded, robes with a crimson hem. Carries a small leather pouch containing the Writings of Holy Seluan, the prophet of the All-Maker, a few magical items and a spell tome.

Councilor of the Craft- runs the craft halls, the groups of crafts men from carpenters to bakers

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eemmtt
Lorgar Ferrus
Age:34
Councilor of: the Craft
Occupation in Nevalia: Master blacksmith*
Biography: Born in the capital city to a famous smith, he spent must of his childhood around the forge. When Lorgar enter an apprenticeship under his father he quickly showed his skill at the forge. After years out on his own he made a great name for him self in the trade eventually this brought him to the attention of one of the kings adviser who was in-charge of gather craftsmen for the settlement learned of him and quickly recruited him for the new colony. Lorgar seeing its his patriotic duty agreed to be the Councilor of Craft.

Appearance: 6'0 feet tall with a strong build, he keeps his hair and beard short trim. His clothing consist of boots, pants witch he had a tailor modify for more pockets,a long sleeve shirt, and when working a apron he carry's all sorts of craft tools with his hammer attach at his belt.

Councilor of the Hunt- responsible for for managing the explorers hunters and fishermen

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Henry Leinan
Age: 26
Councilor of: the Hunt
Occupation in Nevalia: The Royal Biologist and Botanist
Biography: Quite ironically, Henry was never really interested in hunting. He was raised solely by his father in a very rural area. His father, a very poor man, was a master at making snares, nets, and a variety of other traps. He taught this skill to his son, who discovered his true calling after attempting to catch a rabbit, but instead deciding to watch it for hours, observing its behavior. He also passed on his knowledge of medicinal herbs, and the many useful plants of the wilderness.*
Upon reaching his mid-teens, Henry decided he wanted to further his education to more than that of a forest-dwelling peasant. He would make runs almost daily to the nearby Capitol to sell specimines of flora and fauna to some scholars there. When he finally scraped enough cash together, he was able to pay for a mediocre education, but that was enough to get his talents recognized by a larger school, to which he was offered a full scholarship.*
He quickly passed through the classes, eventually graduating well before his peers, a feat he attributed in part to his father's teachings. The book he wrote on the region's plants and animals caught the attention of one of the King's assistants, who offered him the job he had before leaving.*
Once he got to this new world, he decided, he would separate the hunters in to groups. Those that hunt traditionally, and those who would use his father's trapping methods. Perhaps he could even bring back some of the live specimines from the snares or do an autopsy on on of the dead ones to study their weaknesses, or possibly even work with the Councilor of the Land on possibly domestication.*
Though sometimes doubting himself about being a leader because of his age, he knows that his wit and skills will make him a great addition to the settlement.

Name:
Age:
Councilor of:
Occupation in Nevalia:
Biography:
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My character


Name: Andreas Volans

Age: 28

Councilor of: none, acting as special advisor to the council

Occupation in Nevalia: Explorer and linguist

Biography:
Andreas was born in small farming village of Nevalia and was constantly in trouble, at 14 helmet home and and signed up with a group of adventurers exploring a chain of islands north of Nevalia. It was here he met the older Taj Jorge who was second in command of the xpedidtion. The two became good friends over the month long adventure in the island chain.
After returning to Nevalia, Jorge contacted Andreas and hired him to a cave exploration on the far Side of the 10 Kingdoms. It was durring these travels Andreas discovered he had a natural affinity for languages a skill he would come to find and his friend taj would respect, they spent years working across the 10 kingdoms exploring hidden valleys and places long forgotten in Aroth desert to the Far East.

Eventually they were approached by King Edward Neval III about a risky adventure of heading across the Great Sea where there team would discover and document theWestern Continent.

It is here Andreas has spent the last year learning about the Isashi people and the land around the settlement, he volunteered to stay behind for and act as an advisor for the council. Local hunting grounds, Tribal borders, Trading customs, diplomatic customs, marriage celebrations, all documented and awaiting the arrival of the settlers.

Appearance: A short man with affair lay muscular frame. He had light brown hair that is generally unkept and falls in loose curls around his wide square jaw his attire generaly consists of a tunic and pants and a pair of boots a tool belt if necessary , the essentials,although he knows his new post might require more formal attire.

[ActRaiser]

Name: Cornell Markingham
Age: 50 years old
Councilor of: The Land
Occupation in Nevalia: Archduke Of Markingham, most fertile region of the Kingdom.
Biography:

Born fifty years ago to high ranking noblemen, Cornell Markingham lived accordign to the power, honor and reverance of their nation that the Markinghams possessed. He is both war hero and wise governor, though he has recently become the foremost Councilor of the Land for the colony. He is not only a wise governor, but also an intellectual scholar, inventing formulas to improve the fertility of the land, live stock and inventing breeding techniques for live stock as well.

He is a highly respected scientist, scholar, as well as the wise governor and mighty general he was described as. He has set aside his sword for the book, for now.

[kingstripe]

This seems really interesting. I'd like to reserve councilor of the Hunt and make a CS after I've finished the work I have to do, if that's okay.

[Weyr]

Sounds good kingstripe

And your character looks good Actraiser

[Heyitsjiwon]

Name: Lothar Wolff
Age: 31
Councilor of: Trade
Occupation in Nevalia: Magnate of Wolff Shipping Co.
Biography: The 3rd generation to inherit the Wolff Trading Co., Lothar was born in a family filled with businessmen. Any investment has its risks. It was a businessman's job to lower the risks, and pick the best choices. That was a lesson that Lothar learned from an early age as at the age of 16 he was already overseeing trades in his family's business. However, Lothar knew the importance of having the law look upon you favorably in business. Thus, he personally began sending monetary gifts and special deals to the King of Nevalia. For example, when King needed ships quickly to send soldiers in an area about to rebel. Lothar was the first to personally bring 10 frigates to help move troops without asking for monetary compensations. In return, the government favored Wolff Trading Co. and often found it's royal duties to the King reduced. On top of that, since Lothar was found to be extremely reliable, the King often personally contracted with Wolff Shipping Co. in order to transport shipments that he needed quickly or believed to be extremely valuable. Course, once the new continent was found, Lothar was the first to be offered an opportunity to access this market as an adviser in this new colony. Although this enterprise has many risks, Lothar sees the potential wealth to be astronomical and so he accepted the job and became the councilor of trade.

[Weyr]

Accepted!

so still looking for Councilor of faith, craft, and war

[eemmtt]

Name: Lorgar Ferrus
Age:34
Councilor of: the Craft
Occupation in Nevalia: Master blacksmith
Biography: Born in the capital city to a famous smith, he spent must of his childhood around the forge. When Lorgar enter an apprenticeship under his father he quickly showed his skill at the forge. After years out on his own he made a great name for him self in the trade eventually this brought him to the attention of one of the kings adviser who was in-charge of gather craftsmen for the settlement learned of him and quickly recruited him for the new colony. Lorgar seeing its his patriotic duty agreed to be the Councilor of Craft.
Appearance: 6'0 feet tall with a strong build, he keeps his hair and beard short trim. His clothing consist of boots, pants witch he had a tailor modify for more pockets,a long sleeve shirt, and when working a apron he carry's all sorts of craft tools with his hammer attach at his belt.

[Feanor]

Sweet, definitely thinking about the Councilor of Faith. Do you have a set god/pantheon or can I make one? Can I make him dark and ambitious? How involved are 'our' gods and their gods? Do they manifest/speak to their servants?

[Weyr]

Eemmtt your in!

You got it faenor,

Um, the locals seem to have more contact with theire gods, atleast they think they do, they commune with their gods through spiritual rituals, animal sacrifice, things that seem strange to us, but somethings are familiar like prayer incense and candles

our religioun should be something more like Christianity or the maker in dragon age if you ever played it, monotheistic , churches, all knowing all loving sometimes vengeful god etc. otherwise you have free range maybe god does speak to you but will anyone believe you?

EDITor maybe one of these local deities starts speaking to you after we arrive if you wanted to go dark

[kingstripe]

Name: Henry Leinan
Age: 26
Councilor of: the Hunt
Occupation in Nevalia: The Royal Biologist and Botanist
Biography: Quite ironically, Henry was never really interested in hunting. He was raised solely by his father in a very rural area. His father, a very poor man, was a master at making snares, nets, and a variety of other traps. He taught this skill to his son, who discovered his true calling after attempting to catch a rabbit, but instead deciding to watch it for hours, observing its behavior. He also passed on his knowledge of medicinal herbs, and the many useful plants of the wilderness.

Upon reaching his mid-teens, Henry decided he wanted to further his education to more than that of a forest-dwelling peasant. He would make runs almost daily to the nearby Capitol to sell specimines of flora and fauna to some scholars there. When he finally scraped enough cash together, he was able to pay for a mediocre education, but that was enough to get his talents recognized by a larger school, to which he was offered a full scholarship.

He quickly passed through the classes, eventually graduating well before his peers, a feat he attributed in part to his father's teachings. The book he wrote on the region's plants and animals caught the attention of one of the King's assistants, who offered him the job he had before leaving.

Once he got to this new world, he decided, he would separate the hunters in to groups. Those that hunt traditionally, and those who would use his father's trapping methods. Perhaps he could even bring back some of the live specimines from the snares or do an autopsy on on of the dead ones to study their weaknesses, or possibly even work with the Councilor of the Land on possibly domestication.

Though sometimes doubting himself about being a leader because of his age, he knows that his wit and skills will make him a great addition to the settlement.