Fleresta Gohliat

Fleresta Gohliat is the Ikro of the Boral settlement in Korlenten Sarinzerilin in the region of Rechstadt. He is of Simulamii culture and the secondborn son of Hrafn Arne. He is a peaceful person with vast knowledge of the world. Despite his nature he respects the need for military service and is involved with the art of swordfighting.
== Biography of Fleresta Gohliat ==
=== Birth and Family Background ===
Fleresta Gohliat was born in 2 TGZ in Cumvar, the younger son of Hrafn Arne, a nobleman of the Fleresta family, and younger brother to Fleresta Krein. Growing up, Gohliat shared a close bond with his father, a man of adventure and strength, and he often looked to Hrafn Arne as a role model. However, Hrafn Arne’s death in 9 TGZ left Gohliat feeling increasingly distant from his family. His older brother, Krein, inherited the family’s noble responsibilities, leaving Gohliat to seek his own path. Over the years, a desire to honour his father’s memory and to find his own purpose began to build within him.
=== A Journey into the Unknown ===
On the 10th anniversary of his father’s passing, in 19 TGZ, Gohliat finally set out on a journey into the unknown. His travels took him far beyond the borders of Sarinzerilin to the distant land of Novastonia. Here, he immersed himself in new cultures, learned combat and building techniques that he would use fully later in life. In 28 TGZ, he married a Novastonian woman named Romana Izibell, and they had a son in 31 TGZ, whom he named Fleresta Arne in honour of his father. Tragically, Romana passed away during childbirth, leaving Gohliat to raise their son alone.
=== A Call to Return ===
Following Romana’s death, Gohliat was visited by an otherworldly being in his dreams. This being urged him to return to his homeland. Interpreting this as a sign, Gohliat departed Novastonia in 32 TGZ with his young son and made the arduous journey back to Sarinzerilin.
=== Return to Varrenvar and a New Chapter ===
In 36 TGZ, Gohliat returned to Varrenvar, the capital city of Korlenten Sarinzerilin, where he reintroduced himself by competing in the Varrenvar Tournament. His skill and resilience carried him to the finals, where he was defeated. Despite the loss, his performance garnered him recognition among the Simulamii nobility, earning him a prestigious position as head guard in the Archstadt Courthouse. During this time, Gohliat and his son settled into an apartment in Varrenvar, but he continued to feel the pull of his family’s legacy and the desire to create something lasting.
=== Founding of Boral ===
In 38 TGZ, Gohliat set out to establish a settlement near Cumvar, naming it Boral, or “Wine Field” in Klobir, symbolising his vision for a balanced life of peace for his son to inherit. Despite initial struggles with the construction of the Boral fort, the village began to flourish as an agricultural hub in Rechstadt. Boral soon became known for its fertile lands and strong community, solidifying Gohliat’s legacy as both a warrior and a founder.
=== Conversion to the Volorastrean Faith ===
Gohliat continued to experience visitations from the extrahuman being he had first encountered in his dreams after Romana’s death. His faith deepened after witnessing the divine power of this being in Tola, pulling the nation out of severe drought and revealing itself as Volor, leading Gohliat to convert to Volorastrean. In honor of Volor, he erected an altar in the fort of Boral, making it a place of worship and gathering for those who shared his faith. Through his devoutness, Gohliat became one of the earliest followers of the Volorastrean Faith in the region.