Othello (World of Zid)

Othello is Grandmaster of the Wizards of Zid, and one of it's more legendary figures.
==Biography==
Othello was born in the city of Zid at a time when it's population was 120 souls. The Wizards of Zid had understandably become small in number as well in light of this population. During this time Zid's academic rival, the Alterran University, was at it's height so much so that even the recent war between Colm and Alterra did nothing to deminish the rival's growing influence. Othello entered basic studies in Zid before moving into an apprenticeship. He accompanied his master on missions into Alterra, and the forests to the North seeking some relic of Zid's past. Upon becoming Grandmaster Othello set about, with Elenor's approval- the rebuilding of the order. The Alterran University was experiencing trouble after one of it's professors organized and initiated a rebellion aimed at establishing a Magocratic government in Alterra. This revolt was put down by the Righteous Warriors, but not before the ringleader had summoned a demonic beast into the capital city where the University is located. Due to these events magic users in the Alterran Empire where experiencing an unwelcoming atmosphere and thier University was closed for rebuilding. This resulted in a mass immigration to Zid by Alterran spellcasters resuling in many in the small number of local Wizards to be promoted to handle the influx. Othello is thus known for having rebuilt the order and been Elenor's voice to the public during the city's time of explosive growth. Even as Grandmaster he lectured and tutored, usually the most promising of students whose progress he would share with Elenor. Elenor took an interest in this group, knowing that from them was likely the next Grandmaster. After many years Othello was informed by Elenor that the Dragon Queen would be going on an expedition herself- to the far north seeking the Dragons who had departed there in ages past. Together they organized a regency and satisfied she departed. By then the Wizards of Zid alone accounted for 350 members of the growing population. Though in other parts of the world there was conflict- the Alterran Empire had saw some of it's land obtain atonomy during another series of revolts, the new Kobold Confederacy was working it's influence into trade, and to the south Kerkland continued to fight for control of the frontier. Early into Elenor's absence Zid was assaulted by a large band of raiders, and the Wizards, being tasked with the land's security fought- only 80 survived. Othello himself was maimed and the rise he had lead the order through it seemed was coming to a close. Many of those lost had been students who adored him- he saw their potential snuffed out with thier lives.
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