Zehros Elzar-Rezuraia

Zehros Elzar-Rezuraia was King of Anglunia from 135 TE - 191 TE, reigning for 56 years. His reign is known for developments in infrastructure and stability, in which both the population and global influence of Anglunia grew considerably until Yinower's Rebellion. He is Onsyr of Rezuraia the former capital of Anglunia, which is situated near Mount Arros in the central region of the Kingdom of Anglunia named Yirsaad. He is also the head of the Rezuraian Noble House and the Rezuraian Holy Order which is based at Mount Arros and serves as the protectors of Azeras' Tree. Zehros is of Yirsi heritage, this heritage is displayed in his lightly blue coloured skin and hair of a deeper shade of blue.
==History ==
===Early Years===
Elzar-Zehros Rezuraia is a descendent of a proud noble family that hails from the mountainous and icy region of central Anglunia named Yirsaad. Based in Rezuraia, which has remained the families home and estate for many generations, they are one of the oldest noble houses in the nation. Zehros recieved his upbringing and education amongst the Rezuraian Holy Order learning religous and cultural works such as The Chronicles of Taeral, his distant ancestor, and from his older family members. 
Being heir to the Rezuraian dynasty Zehros' education was focused upon leadership, religion and law, being groomed to assume his Father's rule as his eldest born child. Zehros proved to be an adept pupil taking well to his studies, at the age of 16 his Father sent Zehros North to the Golden Belt, (namely Rannikko) in order for him to experience wider Anglunian culture and enable him to have some life experience. Once the summer had arrived and the rivers of Yirsaad had unfrozen he embarked on his venture Northwards on his boat The Endeavour. Zehros upon his arrival met with the Lord of Rannikko Prinobots and a house was given to accommodate the young noble. 
Zehros, took well to Rannikko enjoying participating in local culture and building projects, working hard to construct the quarry and forge built in the Northern sector. Eventually Zehros met Bittykia whom he shared a joint business venture and construct Kia-Comet Kelp Industries. Zehros also partook in the adventure guild where he met people such as Hatchet the Entalar, Sidja Foryel-Goldnyr and Foxstatik, whom also shared a love for exploring the world. Zehros himself was frustrated at the poor mapping of the kingdom and set about making some of the first detailed and complete maps of Anglunia, visiting each region within the nation and providing his results to the Chancellor Yinower Delas-Nuwan.
===LARP Rebellion===
Following the events of the 6am LARP Dinner and the massacre of Anglunian nobles, the cities of Khaz'Ausdunn and Shallowpeak in Austonia rebelled against the Great Lords. This event was known as the LARP Rebellion. The fighting forces of Anglunia and it's allies were called to arms and marched to Austonia to crush the treacherous citizens. Serving in the regiment of Chancellor Yinower, Zehros breached the walls of Khaz'Ausdunn and participated in the engagement that followed. The Anglunian army met little resistance and the war concluded successfully and profitably for those that were involved.
===Times of Reform, from Senator to Lord===
In the times that followed, Zehros climbed the ladders of society, Anglunia held its first elections and he was elected as a member of the Progressive Party of Anglunia, subsequently becoming an active and outspoken member of the senate. Zehros even acted as a transitionary Great Lord upon the death of Queen Elyani Taygen-Blizun and the abdication of the other Great Lords. It was following this crisis that the Nuwan dynasty under Yinower Delas-Nuwan assumed the title of King and thus became the second royal family of Anglunia. It was not long after the stabilisation of the new dynasty on the throne that Zehros' Mother passed away and he assumed his role as Lord of Rezuraia and Protector of the Holy Tree. As landed nobility his position in the senate was permanently secured, albeit under saddening circumstances. Nonetheless, Zehros emerged as a proactive Lord, constructing improvements and repairs to the Citadel and Holy Order, strengthening it in numbers and size, whilst continuing his role in the Anglunian senate. 
===The Valorant War===
Disagreements in the East between The Uraki Imperium and The Pirate State of Barbossa had ended in an all out declaration of war between the two Great Powers. This conflict, which would be known as the Valorant War had both sides call in their allies and resulted in a significant clash between the two forces. Anglunia being a close ally of Uraka due to family ties with the King, responded to the call and sent a force to aid the anti-Barbossa coalition. Zehros took up arms donning his newly acquired armour from blacksmiths in Yaszuma, and marched to the East with his cohorts, following an impassioned speech from the King. The Uraki warband would meet South of the Isle of Krakens first sweeping through the small settlements of Western Barbossa, then descending on the Isle itself. With odds in their favour Uraki forces swarmed the capital, the Barbossan forces fighting fiercely albeit in vein. 
===Winterfrost Wedding===
Zehros attended the wedding between the King Yinower Delas-Nuwan and his wife Sarai Lovesong inside the great cathedral of Winterfrost. Giving gifts of high quality alcohol to the King he took seat in the audience alongside his partner Bittykia. A rather pleasant and joyous affair at first the wedding proceeded well, with the vows being proceeded over by Hatchet the Entalar and many people in attendance. Festivities began and after much consumption of alcohol and cheese the party moved outside the cathedral. It was at the attendees horror that they looked upwards and saw their King atop the cathedral standing on the high roof. Unbeknown to most the King had been corrupted by the Neihernspried a fungal virus that corrupted the minds of those it claimed. King Yinower, to everyone's alarm had been corrupted and upon uttering his final words jumped from the cathedral his demise. There was much confusion following the King's death amongst the nobility as to who would ascend to the throne with Queen Yirsidani Eliyawin Yinower-Nuwan emerging as the successor and current monarch.
===Battle of Agora===
Following the suicide of the late King, Zehros joined the Resistance against the Neihernspried, building a base within the resistance headquarters and started actively contributing to the elimination and destruction of the infection whenever it was found throughout the kingdom. Following various confrontations, agreements and skirmishes, it was eventually decided by resistance leader, Sidja Foryel-Goldnyr that the fight would be taken to Agora where the root of the infection could be found. Zehros and other resistance members assembled and made there was to the accursed island, landing upon the shore in boats and fighting the fungus head on. In this battle Zehros would claim two kills, injuring the enemy leader Cab Varen. The resistance emerged victorious and several corrupted members of the spried were cured of their plight. 
===Infrastructure Developer and Road Builder===
Zehros has recently been contracted to improve the road networks of Anglunia, outdated, slow or non-existing in there current state, he has headed the project to modernise, improve and upgrade existing roads as well as constructing many new ones. A project that has been divided into several phases, it's intention if to vastly improve the infrastructure of the Kingdom. This road building endeavour has resulted in the construction of a road that spans from Norstaeyya to Krosvallad crossing nearly the entirety of Mirau.
===Foreign Minister ===
Zehros was selected as the succesor to the role of Athavaryi (Foreign Minister) following the promotion of Hatchet_Doctor to the role of Chancellor. In his first few days of the role, Zehros finalised negotiations between Kingdom of Visio and The Pale establishing the creation of the Silver League, a defensive alliance spanning some of the major powers of the continent of Onthukhan.
Following the abdication of the Azardom of Abaddon, Zehros helped negotiate a territorial settlement with the Grand Republic of Aristios to decide the future of the region. Zehros, communicating with Inverse and SirLad, he formulated a mutually beneficial outcome in which the previously non-sensical border between Aristios and Anglunia followed new boundaries and resulted in a land trade between both nations and each to gain increased territory. 
Zehros, has orchestrated the signing of several treaties, including alliances with the nations of Aurlûnor Velande, Vulperium, Mosir-Sumari and the renewal of relations with Soolia, following it's independence once more from Plagatea. 
===Vulperium Coronation===
Zehros was invited amongst the Anglunian delegation to the Vulperium alongside Hatchet, to attend the coronation of BeastlyBrock as the Grand Valar of the Vulperium at Tildivul in Aroforn. Brock himself was a former Anglunian and has maintained a friendly relationship with his former nation since his departure, signified by the strong mutual defence agreement.
=== Eliyawin's Wedding===
Zehros also attended the wedding between Yirsidani Eliyawin Yinower-Nuwan and Zeronia, Ento of Abal at the Myrtle Meadhall.
===Battle of Perria===
Following the declaration of independence by Lafros, Anglunia was called to arms by it's allies in the Silver League to defend The Pale and Visio as part of the greater Onthukhan Defence Force (ODF). Zehros fought in the Battle of Perria against the Volksrepublik of Merconis as part of the Second Sand War. Assigned to the B Team which was tasked with the defence of Perria, Zehros was placed under the command of BlueArbiter in Blue Team and was tasked with the defence of the North Wall. Alongside his fellow nationals Kenshi, Sidja, BattleMoose and cousin Fume Elzar-Rezuraia they fought as part of the Anglunian squad to repel the invaders from above from the busiest section of the wall. The defense of the city prevailed and the battle resulted in a win for the coalition forces and eventually the annexation of Merconis into The Pale. For his service in the war Zehros was granted the medal: Foreign Peacekeeper by Local Tomboy for aiding Lutum and it's allies during the war. 
===Ascension to the Throne===
Following the abdication of Queen Eliyawin Yinower-Nuwan, Zehros was selected by the Vindyi of Anglunia to be the new monarch of the nation. In his first acts as monarch two friendship and trade treaties were announced between the Vulperium and Falholt. His coronation was conducted in the newly constructed Isaz Keep where he was officialised as the Yirsidan.
=== Ice highways===
Having come to the throne, Zehros decided to help coordinate, the biggest period of infrastructural development in Anglunian history. After generations of dealing with banditry and theft, a great Anglunian ice highway system began construction, with lines intended constructed between every settlement in the country at the time alongside terminals leading to neighbouring countries.
===Augurs of Unity Festival===
Zehros attended and coordinated the Augurs of Unity Festival which took place on the summer of 152 SMP in the town of Norstaeyya. Having listened to the Soleviel and Solonist priests, he led the Arternaian preaching himself. Where he recounted each of the Arterna, describing their power and influence, and with each he prepared a sacrifice befitting of their purpose.
However, this festival was much more special than those that had come before. Having finished the sacrifices, the Yirsidan climbed to the top of the bonfire and beseeched the Gods to show his people a sign to demonstrate their love for Anglunia. There the young monarch seemed to be taken by a strange force, gripping him suddenly and elevating him a couple of feet off of the ground. From his body a huge dragon emerged, taking control of the Yirsidan in front of all in attendance. The love of the great god Azeras demonstrated in full sight of the Anglunian people. The whole spectacle lasted but a couple of minutes but many in attendance were reduced to tears of joy having seen the holy dragon of Azeras first-hand.
Having been released from the grip of the God, Zehros fell off of the pyre, stumbling for a few moments until he got his bearings. Unsure what had happened the people around him looked in awe, confused at first he asked the people, "why did they look at him so?." A moment of silence ensued until the Onsyr of Rannikko Seryn Goldnyr spoke up, "my liege the spirit of Azeras possessed you", she exclaimed, "he showed himself to us through you." Taken aback by the notion Zehros composed himself, looking broadly to the people of his great nation, he shed silent tears, "to all of you, my people whom I care for so deeply, to this country that I would sacrifice all for, we are blessed, and all here on this day have been shown the love of our Gods, we shall remember this day for eternity." A great roar erupted amongst the people in attendance, Arternaian and alike, even those who did not follow the Arterna shared in one another's humility having been visited by such a great being in the flesh.
It was here that Zehros given the epithet 'the Dragon', making his full title Yirsidan Zehros Elzar-Rezuraia 'the dragon' of Anglunia.
===Tenure as Yirsidan ===
Zehros' tenure as Yirsidan is generally seen as a time of stability and growth for Anglunia lasting 56 years until its dramatic conclusion. Anglunia's population grew to new heights as reflected in census demographics. Its global influence increased considerably with the nation taking on new vassals of the Bel-Ismer, Novastonia, Farania and the Pale. Additionally Anglunia's infrastructure was world leading with considerable ice highways and roads spanning every town in the nation.
===Civil War and Abdication===
In the year 180 AJC, the long 45 years of Anglunian domestic stability was thrown into imbalance. Zehros by invitation attended the wedding of Yinower Yinower-Nuwan and Hadanna Alsey-Lochatlan at Nuwan Keep. It was there that he would suffer a great betrayal. The House of Nuwan and it's leaders and allies of the Lochatlan had grown in greed and ambition. It was at this wedding that they had chosen there time of betrayal, laying claim to the Ice Throne of Anglunia and making attempt on Zehros' life. 
With the aid of loyalists alike Draysil Eliyawin-Nuwan & his household guard Zehros was able to escape. Riding South to summon his forces. The country had become divided with much of the Nuwan & Lochatlan support centered around the North, & loyalist Rezuraian forces Southward. A series of battles were fought in turn between the two sides, Zehros' forces won early victories around Lynnburg and Apriney. However, as the war continued both sides became more exhausted. After more than a decade of fighting the two weary sides confronted one another in the Lysalkaan Forest of Nefelis. It was a close battle, with both sides forces suffering heavy casualties, the tide was turned, however, when Zehros' brother Elias was slain in the fray. The resultant damage to morale damaged Rezuraian resolve severely. Zehros issued and order of retreat where his remaining forces, severely depleted, attempted to flee Southwards once more into the snowy plains of the Yirsaad and great walls of Rezuraia. Yinower's forces chased Zehros into the forest where he confronted Zehros to a duel. Unable to best Zehros, despite having advantageous terrain Yinower's guardsmen intervened and Zehros was brought to yield.
Zehros' loyalists were still large enough in number that a rebellion even without him might have continued, his powerbase in Yirsaad and the Golden Belt was strong. However, reflecting upon the weariness of his position and on how many Anglunian lives this decade long conflict had already lost he conditionally surrendered to Yinower, under the agreement that none should be executed for their involvement in the conflict on either side.
With Zehros' approval, most of his loyalists swore fealty to Yinower, though it seemed most were more eager for the peace than out of loyalty. Yinower II's reign however, proved short lived and he was executed by his own Vindyi but a year later.
===Accession of Yizawan & the Second Zeladar Crisis===
With the death of Yinower II, Yizawan Eliyawin-Nuwan ascended to the throne. Zehros backed his claim knowing him to have been neutral in the civil war and to be a man of the Gods. No longer holding the title and responsibility of the nation on his shoulders Zehros devoted his focus inwards. Holding the titles of Ryithayin (Minister of Infrastructure) within Yizawan's new cabinet (the first to hold such a title, created to reflect his significant contributions to the development of infrastructure), Vacheth nei Hyuii: priest of justice within the Arternaian faith, and maintaining his lands in Rezuraia that is where he turned his focus.
The Anglunian mainland road & ice networks were finally completed, with all towns at the time being connected. However, feeling his work complete & sensing a disturbance to the Arterna he resigned his position within the government to further direct his attention to his faith and provincial responsibility. After all as a Rezuraian and member of its Holy Order, his obligation first and foremost was to uphold and protect the Holy Tree of Azeras that stands atop the great mountain of Arros.
With the resurgence of the Zeladar cult in Anglunia it threw the nation once more into disarray. Hearing of his cousin Vatilytan's death at the hands of the cultists at an underground sacrifice in Rannikko, Zehros was furious. He received his now orphaned niece Sylphariel'Lin and his son Tsilayin (who himself had nearly died), in Rezuraia where he relayed his frustrations and condolence.
Convening with the other Deacons & Vaceths of Arternaia he spent the next few years patrolling the vast forests of Yirsaad and its surrounding regions, rooting out cultists where he found them. During this time he participated in several expeditions into sighting of cultists, coordinating with other local Lords and Deacons of the faith to eliminate this threat. Due to his efforts despite the growing influence of Zeladar in Anglunia as a whole, the Holy Site of Rezuraia and Yirsaad generally remained largely untouched by the cultists for the majority of the conflict. 
As the cultists incursion reached a crescendo, its attention fell upon the holy city. The cultists belief that to corrupt the holiest of site of the Arterna would be enough to bring forth Zeladar into the world once more. Cultists descended upon the holy city in all their might in a last act to resurrect their patron. The Anglunian Military bolstered the ranks of the Rezuraian Holy Order to counter them on the battlefield. The resultant skirmish resulted in street by street fighting across Rezuraia, with the cultist's and their demons confronting the Arternaian forces at every turn. Zehros led his Holy Order into the fray in protection of the great tree, slaying many cultists and beasts of Zeladar's creation. Eventually Yinsaghal Eliyawin-Nuwan, (who had been possessed by Zeladar) and Yizawan duelled one another enacting a ritual to summon the Arterna to dispel Zeladar for good. The Arterna froze Zeladar along with the rest of Anglunia sending a sheet of ice and snow across the realm.
===War of the Mad King ===
In the year 217 TE following the conclusion of the Zeladar Crisis Yizawan seized Livya Dardellan-Lochatlan of House Lochatlan sparking the outbreak of another civil war, namely the "War of the Mad King". In the months that followed Yizawan's actions proved even more deranged, carrying out false trials, unhinged decisions and even cases of Prima Nocta.
Zehros and the Rezuraian's maintained neutrality for the earliest years of the conflict. Still grieving the losses of the Yinower's Rebellion as well as having been the site of the final battle against Zeladar, Zehros was hesitant to involve himself in other war. Following a white peace between the House Lochatlan and Nuwan, Yizawan furthered his plans.
In the year 226TE Yizawan sacrificed 50,000 people which stating that it was a declaration of war against the Arterna. Sacrifices of this kind continued as Yizawan's unholy descent continued culminating in the murder of his own mother Eliyawin Yinower-Nuwan. It was following these events that Zehros decided to take action, not wanting to side with the newly reawakened Lochatlan rebellion nor the Solianen conquest Rezuraia closed itself off from all forces. As a pious man and servant of the Arterna, Zehros could not abide by such heretical actions. 
As such he fortified the region of Yirsaad, closing it off to Yizawan's forces. He called upon his bannerman Severynt Permerydon-Threnvayi to join him in his endeavor and sent the knights of Rezuraia to cleanse Northern Yirsaad and Redowl of royalist forces. This move effectively close off much of the realm to Yizawan's forces, with the great mountains and fortifications providing a barrier to all who would wish to travel across by foot. 
Zehros would also retain his functions as Vacheth nei Hyuii (Priest of Justice) of the Arternaian faith, dealing with those who had committed crimes against the people of Anglunia or gross heresy against the faith. It was in this position that Rezuraia remained for much of the conflict. Biding its time to prepare its forces and protect the Holy City from the evils of Yizawan. 
That was until one day, Zehros was awoken by his brother Fume who led him into the forests outside Rezuraia. It was here that he was met by Yinsaghal Eliyawin-Nuwan the chancellor. Yinsaghal confessed to Zehros that he had found Yizawan dead in Isaz Keep, nothing but an empty husk where he sat. Laying the Yirsi Yakkai on the table as proof he implored Zehros to aid him in bringing an end to the conflict. Promising to end the bloodshed and to protect the Arterna. Zehros was astonished by such a proposition but having given it some thought decided to agree. With the Lochatlan and Solianan forces drawing near Zehros aligned himself with Yinsaghal the chancellor and his longtime friend.
But a few days later the final battle of the civil war took place in the forest of Yirsaad. Forces Loyal to Yinsaghal marching from the North and the Solianens & Lochatlans from the South. Meeting in a great clash it was a hard fought battle. Zehros himself led the Rezuraian cavalry with Fume and Syl into the fray. The impact of the Rezuraian cavalry in this battle has been heralded as decisive in the conflict leading to a full retreat of opposing forces and the capture of rebel leaders.
===Post Civil War===
In the wake of the civil war Anglunia's armies were decimated. Having been at war so long they had left themselves vulnerable to external threats. In it's reconstruction efforts Rezuraia was tasked with the creation of a new Anglunian Navy as well as a port along the North West coast of Yirsaad. This fleet would be combined with that of Rannikko and Apriney to become the Velstmorad fleet group.
Having completed work on the port and fleet, huge new construction works were commended on the city, with many new houses, temples and gardens constructed in the Northern District of the city.
===Vindlayin Work===
Following Serys Yinower Blizun's election as Dansiva, Zehros undertook a final posting as the Vindlayin (Minister of Interior) to the Yirthamyr of Anglunia. During which time he undertook an overhaul of the Anglunian Labour Force, reforming it into a functional and active guild. He followed upon his previous works earlier in life and orchestrated a report on the Anglunian infrastructure, to demonstrate areas in which development, construction and repair were necessary.
===War Contribution===
As a returning member of the High Council with deep pockets, Zehros has made significant monetary and material contributions to the Anglunian State to support the war with the hostile nation of Preyella. Too old to fight himself, he also sent troops to support the uprising in Soliana, in which gnomes had seized Serys' castle. 
===Death===
==Personality==
Zehros Elzar-Rezuraia's personality is very logical minded, often seeing issues as black and white or right and wrong, he can be quite vocal about his misconceptions or grievances often confronting his problems through dialogue or debate.
His temperament is generally calm and collected, much preferring argument or debate through reasoned, polite and well thought out discussion rather than through emotive, aggressive or personal medium's of communication. Whilst Zehros thinks about thing's often in a straightforward and logical manner, he can sometimes demonstrate his nobility in his approach and can come off to some that do not known him as arrogant. Nonetheless, this perception is not intended to be interpreted as such and although sometimes too blunt, it is a reflection of his black and white thinking and not a greater feeling of superiority in his character.
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