Szyćak I Podbój

=== Name ===
King Szyćak I of the House of Podbój
=== Birth Year ===
4972
=== Factions ===
Leixi-Airoxian Monarchy, House of Podbój, Leixi-Airoxian Army, Rzeka River Transportation Guild
=== Allies ===
Abriana Aleramici-Podbój, Count Szymon of Kaćzarka
=== Rivals ===
Count Alžankà, formerly of Kaćzarka, now deceased.
=== Early Life ===
Szyćak spent his formative years in Tharnux, being schooled in Leixi philosophy and governance by his tutors. His lessons all emphasized the importance of order, and he remained in Tharnus until his 17th year, at which point he was taken throughout Airoxia to be introduced to the Airoxian nobility to ensure their votes on his father's passing. On this tour, Szyćak witnessed the destruction of Airoxia by the warring nobility and the chaos they wrought. Upon returning to Tharnux, Szyćak vowed to one day bring stability and order to his entire kingdom. He began learning everything there was to know about warfare, and became friends with a rising star in the Leixi military, Szymon Nowak.
=== Career ===
Upon rising to the throne, Szyćak set to work reforming the military with the vast funds accumulated by his father. He adopted the pike square and crossbow dragoons. He raised a massive army of 32,000 men and marched into Airoxia. 5 years he spent campaigning, but he was ultimately successful, though his grand army put Leixi into financial distress. He bent all of the nobility to his will, barring some exceptions like his greatest rival, Count Alžankà of Kaćzarka. For his refusal to submit to Szyćak, Alžankà was executed and his title was given to the Szyćak's second in command, Szymon Nowak. Now that Szyćak has brought order to his kingdom, he searches outward for new conquests. His current goal is to find a port on the Westrasi Sea. The primary plans are either to drive through the Farisian Republic or the Euraxian Kingdom to the sea.
=== Personality ===
Szyćak is, generally speaking, a mild and polite man. When in his court, Szyćak follows every formality and nicety. However, when out in the field, Szyćak becomes loud, boisterous, and energetic. 
=== Private Life ===
Unbeknownst to all but his closest friends and his wife, Szyćak does not actually want to be a warrior. He views his role of conqueror as something required of him as an "Enlightened Monarch". In truth, Szyćak only really desires to stay in Leixi and write philosophy. However, he is dedicated to his sworn duty to spread order as far as possible.
=== Trivia ===
Szyćak towers over most men, standing at 6 foot, 7 inches.
Szyćak hates economics and tending to state fiscal matters, leaving most economic tasks to his wife, Abriana, who is a financial genius. 
There is a rumor circulating that Szyćak is gay and loves Szymon of Kaćzarka. The rumor was started since he spends more time out of the capital with Szymon than with his wife.
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