Zoot Wyrda

Zoot Wyrda is a half-elf of human and Lhûren descent, being native to the Eldham contient of Phoros. Being educated from a young age in the fields of art, science and politics, Zoot has pursued becoming a well-established architect, administrator, political figure and composer. Son of Argo Wyrda, Lord Portector of Titania and Stoneguard, and half-brother of Niels, Eravor and Jim 'Bones' Wyrda, Zoot has sought to proudly represent the noble family of which he is part of, despite being unaweare of his lineage for a large period of his life.
Zoot has occupied many titles and government roles, most notably being a councilor in the nation of Catania, beign a senator for the Valrean-Catanian Commonwealth (VCC), being a High Prince and senator in the Uraki Imperium, and most recently becoming the Hand of the Imperatrix in the Arktanian Empire. His current main residence lies in the city of Arrakis, although he does have other land properties throughout the different regions of the Arktanian Empire, most notably in Titan's Landing and Injah. 
== Biography ==
=== Early Childhood ===
Zoot Wyrda was born on the continent of Phoros, although the exact location could not be pinpointed. He was raised along with other children in a communal setting, by a crew of artisans, workers and musicians that were travelling together around Eldham in search of work contracts. His mother, a Celestial Elf, had been part of the crew for 15 years, but has unfortunately succumed to illness shortly after giving birth. The crew took a vow to take care of any children of the memebrs until they reach an age where they can be on their own. Zoot's childhood has therefore been occupied with learning all the crafts and knowledge that could be bestowed upon him by the other crew members. 
=== The Long Voyage ===
At the age of 16, Zoot received the opportunity to travel, along with some of the other young members of the crew, to the city of Kardivia in the Second Empire of Plagatéa for a valuable building contract. Here, he spent over a year working as a certified builder, before leaving the city due to his desire for adventure, and the uneventfull city life of which he was not accustomed to. Travelling together with one of his friends, Frog, Zoot travelled by boat throughout Eldham, settling for small periods of time in some of the biggest port cities and finding different work that payed enough to support his travel expenses, but never staying more than one month in one place.
=== First home ===
Eventually, Zoot and his friend stumbled upon a small village named Valendor, where the mayor offered them citizenship in exchange for assisting him with building projects. In a short time, they met with the King of the land, Angel Reach, and were invited to the capital city of Jorvick in the Kingdom of Catania, located in the Eastern part of the Drakaesland, being part of modern day Drakaen Commonwealth. Zoot quickly befriended the king and the Prime Minister, Carthago Delenda Reach, being fascinated by the rich history and culture of the Drakaes region, and eventually coming to accept it as a part of him for the resto fo his life. There in Jorvick, Zoot built a first house of his own, a tower which still stands in the capital up to this day. Being a very active citizena and offering help with the different skills he has gained throughout his early life, Zoot was asked to become part of the national council, providing advice for the leadership and helping with administration. That is where he first started learning about politics, observing the choices that were made by the leaders of Catania and starting to discover the broader poltical scene in Eldham, as well as the history of many nations.
=== Uraki Golden Age and Lineage Discovery ===
While beign a councilor for the kingdom of Catania, Zoot quickly learned that the nation was in fact a vassal of a bigger state, with a very fascinating and complicated reputation - The Uraki Imperium. As a citizen of the Imperium, he dedicated much of his time learning more about the organisation adn culture of the Imperium, slowly getting accustomed with the intricacies of politics, and straying further away from the nomadic lifestyle of his childhood. After 3 years of service as a councilor, Zoot learned of a region in the Imperium that was lookign for advisors. With enough experience from his councilor work, he told his friend Frog about the offer, and contacted the leader of the region of Argonia, Argo Wyrda. They both embarked on a journey of a few weeks, eventually arriving on the continenet of Phoros, in the southern region where Argonia was located. Zoot established in the metropolis of Titan's Landing, being impressed of the sheers size and development of the city, which was unlike anything he has ever seen. He was kindly welcomed by the Wyrda royal family, which was governing over the region for generations, before the assimilation of the land by the Uraki Imperium. After the aquisitio of a hosue in Titan's landing, Zoot began to get involved in the affairs of the region, providing financial supopport in the form of special taxes, as well as helping with minor building projects. 
Getting to know better the different members of House Wyrda of old Titania and Stoneguard, Zoot was granted the access to secret documents and ledgers containign the history of the family and the ancient nation that they ruled. Here, Zoot learned that Lord Protecor Argo Wyrda has fathered his children with different partners, but never marrying any of them. After revealing much of his own personal story to the people ha has come to call firends, and even family, Argo sommoned him in his chambers form one of the citadels in Titan's Landing. There, he revealed to him that he knew a Lhuren woman that carried his mother's name, and had a romantic affair with her while she was docking in the city of Stoneport together with her crew. While the shock of the description was too strong to make any argumehnt logical for Zoot, it was undenyable - Argo was in fact his father, and he was a Wyrda. Be it fate or not, Zoot has managed to return to his rightful family, being welcomed with open arms by his other siblings and father. This marked the beginning of Zoot's ambition to rise to the top of all hierarchies, and make his newfound familyu proud - willing to prove that he is worthy of the name and love showed by his famiy. While he started learning more about the culture and history of Titania, the seeds of Rebellion were already being planted in the hearts of all Uraki imperial citizens.
While Zoot began to rise in the Ranks of the Uraki Imperium, becoming a senator, a sudden opportunity arrived for him in the neighbouring old region of Injah, where the ancient jungle city was ransacked and left abandoned, having no leadership or citizen left to mend it. Under the approval of the Lord Protector, and Juniper Kyani, the previous leader of the region, Zoot became the new High Prince of Injah, inititation the process of reviving the city to its former glory. In the timespan of a few years, he has managed to bring people back to the once abandoned streets, while also further developign the city past its original borders - and renaming the region into Faelor. This period allowed Zoot to learn many things about how to properly lead and organise, while allowing him to get involved in the development of culture in the regions, applying his different skillsets gained throughout the years. However, this period of peace and prosperity was to be premature.
=== Old Banners Rebellion ===
After Emperor Neo Aurelain left the throne, a great period of uncertainty and in-fighting began in the closed circles of the Imperium, and disputes and betrayals over the new Imperator position that neede to be occupied became increasigly more alarming in the mind of regular citizens, who were worried about the stability of Uraka, and the impending threats from afar. Zoot was informed enought to know that his home, Argonia, has been waiting for an opportunity to regain their independece since their assimilation in the Empire. In secret, a deal was being made between the Southern regions, especially Argonia lead by Argo Wyrda, and Ankha lead by Alarich Myers and Juniper Kyani. The time was ripe, and while Zoot was scared to possibly lose everythign he worked for and the nation in which he found himslef, it was clear that he would follow his family wherever it goes - Uraka had to fall. With the plan layed out, messages were sent to selected leaders thorughout the Empire, and suddenly the Old Banners rebellion was declared - putting an end to the Uraki Imperium. Though a successor state formed of the remaining loyalists attempted to stomp the rebellion, the untied forces repelled any threats and attacks, and fianlly assured the independence of each resuylting state.
=== Arktanian Empire ===
Following the unification of the regions of Argonia, Ankha and Aquitan, the Empire of Arktania was formed, being lead by Imperatrix Juniper Kyani, and Emperors Argo Wyrda and Alarich Myers. As a triumvirate, they have selected Zoot Wyrda as Hand of the Empire, being second in command of the nation and helping with the developemnt on all sectors. Zoot was provided the chance to showcase his true talents and skills, and finally achieve the satisfaction of making his family proud. 
=== Departure and Long Voyage ===
After fulfilling his role for more than a decade, Zoot Wyrda became disenamoured with the lifestyle he lead, and seeing the death and voluntary exile of most of his family, he felt that a chapter of his life was closing. After careful planning, he renounced his possion as Hand of the Empire, and embarked on a ship in order to revisit the once nomadic lifestyle of his childhood, abandoing the continent of Phoros that was his home for so long. His journeys lasted many years, in which he eventually came to lead a Corsair Company under the leadership of Liliana de las Mareas, and settling on the island of Kibris.
Category:Drakaes
Category:Traveler's Era