The Spymaster

My Journey began many years ago in a land long lost to time. I was born to parents unknown, a family who rejected me before they knew what I would become. I was left on the doorstep of a lord of the kingdom that no longer stands, I was taught many things but chief among them was the art of Espionage and spycraft.
             My first assignment came when I was but 15. I was to infiltrate a foreign nation and reveal their secrets to my lord who would in turn present these secrets to the king for his own political gains. I worked in the shadows for nearly 2 years before I was able to return home. Upon my return home I was immediately sent off on a long term mission with no discernible end in sight.
I was again sent to a foreign kingdom. This kingdom was one of the biggest players on the world stage and my assignment was to infiltrate the government in any way possible and begin to dismantle the kingdom from the inside out. I never succeeded in this mission. I was able to infiltrate the government as a builder that built a lavish intelligence headquarters that would end up becoming my home for the next 10 years before I was betrayed. Upon completion of the headquarters I was forced into conflict for this enemy kingdom but luckily not against my own. I put my skills to use and worked as a spy within this conflict working for my home and my enemy at the same time.
This conflict was not a long one simply a rebellion in which I was able to prove my worth to the government and was named senior espionage agent. I would work as a double agent for the next 3 years before conflict once again sparked. This time I would truly be tested as this was a full-scale war consisting of 2 major powers. I was assigned reconnaissance for the duration of the war and was good at my job for the next 6 months war raged on the fronts while I worked behind enemy lines reporting troop numbers. It should have been a simple job.
Near the end of the war the enemy leaders agreed to a dual of single combat. The winner would gain many verdant lands from the enemy the loser would lose those same lands but still remain a kingdom. Early one morning before heading out on my daily patrol I was called to the kings tent “what could this mean,” I wondered to myself. I would soon discover that I, among others had been selected to sneak behind enemy lines in order to prevent any kind of treachery during the duel. I accepted knowing that if I prevented an assassination attempt, I would gain considerable power within the government. So off I went to protect my enemy. Such hubris is not lost on me.
The day of the duel approached like any other since I had infiltrated the enemy forces hiding near command tents listening to war plans when I overheard a plan to force an attack by planting evidence of treachery if they lost the duel. I never learned the plan should they have won. After the leaders left the tent I began to search for any of our equipment that could be used against us. Just as I was about to give up hope I found one of our arrows that belonged to another spy who I would assume was captured. Later, I would discover that she betrayed us for the promise of land and titles. I found a map that showed where their archer would set up to fire the arrow. I had heard of this archer before, he was renowned for his uncanny ability to never miss his mark. Now it was time to cement my position.
I contemplated what the next few days would bring if I succeeded. I put it from my mind as I had to focus on the here and now or else I could make a mistake and I never make mistakes. I slowly approached the cliff overlooking the dueling circle. No armies were organized as this was a battle to the death so each army would know who lost and who won. Luckily my enemy got here before me and I arrived shortly before the dueling parties consisting of around 10 men a piece arrived. I waited for the duel to begin and the archer to get set to fire before I made my move. The duel lasted for a good long while before I saw him get set, now was my moment. I drew my dagger from my belt and slowly made my approach, cut his bow string then his throat. I sat and watched the rest of the duel as well as the enemy leaders looking at the cliff waiting on there archer to fire. Waiting, on the arrow that never came. My “king,” won the duel and was grateful for my assistance be reminded me that any rewards would have to wait. So I waited and waited and waited. Another 2 months would pass before conflict ended and the king’s promise would be made truth. I was called to the castle for a ceremony that would solidify my place within the government and begin my real work. The ceremony is of no import. Just know that I was named as the head of intelligence within the kingdom and I came to the knowledge of many state secrets, including one that would bring me here to Abexilas.
The next years are a complete blur as it was filled with relaying secrets from one country to another until once again war would break out, but this was simply a border dispute where my services were unnecessary. I wouldn’t be truly tested again for another 9 years when the country of my birth decided it was time to act on the intelligence I had gathered to that point. I was called to return home but I declined deciding rather to use my skills for subterfuge during war to weaken my current employer. After receiving the reply from my true king that I would be allowed to work against the country I’ve been working for, I received the news that war had been declared and that I was to begin acting immediately to protect the nation.
My work began by making sure misinformation couldn’t be traced back to me but to a subordinate of little import. This would prove to be my undoing. After ensuring that all misinformation was coming from him I was able to work more effectively in causing unrest within the country as I had sparked 3 different rebellions during the war.
I never saw the war’s end I was discovered around 3 years into the war and was originally sentenced to death, but after hearing my story from beginning to end it was decided I was to be banished, I assumed this meant from the realm. I couldn’t have been more wrong. 2 days after my sentencing I was brought before the grand mystic whom I had befriended many years ago. He expressed his regrets for what was about to happen. Before I could even ask what he meant he began to read from some book in a language I didn’t recognize, I then began to feel as if I was being brought somewhere… else, this place was unknowable to me as I never knew it existed. A few moments later I blacked out.
I don’t know how long I was out but when I awoke, I was approached by a strange looking being that began speaking to me. “How strange,” I thought but I needed help and this weird being was offering me help. If I could describe this being it could only be as a cow that walked and spoke as a man. This land was very strange, indeed. It explained to me that I was in Abexilas a world very different from my own from their limited knowledge of my world. I was then offered a place among his village. I decided my time in espionage had come to an end.
Not long after reaching Talvorno I was asked by Mel if I wanted to visit the capital city of Andromeda. I agreed and we set off. It wasn’t a long trip as this world has some kind of strange teleportation magic that I am slowly beginning to understand. Upon reaching Andromeda, I was greeted by the ruler of this Holy Oligarchy of Exordium (H.O.E) and was offered a choice of whether or not I wanted to live in Talvorno or Andromeda. I chose Andromeda as city life was all I knew. Upon further inspection the city was young and still under construction. I was asked if I could gather resources to help build the town to which I agreed and got to work.
I slowly began to start making regular deliveries to the construction sites. In my gatherings I discovered a cave underground and decided to truly make a mine for the ages. After nearly a year the mine was very large and I began to feel burned out but I started working on autopilot. All of a sudden I find myself In a large room with no door but I seemingly know where the door is. A small prison lies in front of me an observation chamber to my left and an unfinished room to my right. I have once again created the beginnings of a new intelligence network. What I will accomplish here is still unknown to me but I know why I am here and what I can do for this young nation. It’s time to get to work Spymaster Emeritus.