Octavio Perickard

"Father was the egg, I was the yolk, the big man was the pp. I am the brother of Jimer and his father, big man is my father."
Octavio Perickard is the King of Olav and one of the richest men in the world. Octavio organized the Peasant revolt during the Edelmaa Great War, vying for regency over Artorias Varjangaria.
Octavio's biggest asset is his unbelievable wealth he gained through Marth Alfeld's brewery and the port of Hamn. Though these entities didn't come out of nowhere to Octavio, for Octavio had a tremendous sponsor, who is unknown to us.
Octavio has also brought forth the idea of Octavionism, which is pseudo-history centered to make Octavio look good in history. Octavionism has also 'evolved' into Cult worship of Octavio. Octavionism is only really popular in the Kingdom of Olav (if even there), but it was widely popular prior to the Borian War, when people were still nostalgic for the Peasant faction from the Great War.
== Early life ==
Octavio was born in 21 November 140 in the Suomenlinna Castle. Octavio's father was Marquess Manuel Perickard and his mother was Elarine Perickard. Samuel Berghof, distant relative to Manuel Perickard and Octavio, remarked this on Octavio's birth.
"Manuel, your son Octavio shall become my greatest aide-de-camp should war arise. We shall clear the Perickard family's military blunders from the Revolutionary War. Octavio will become my successor as the Marshal of the Free World." - Samuel Berghof November 140
Octavio was nurtured by Sir Samuel Berghof's guardians. Sir Samuel himself also took care of young Octavio from time to time. Octavio's father, Manuel Perickard however, didn't seem to care much for Octavio. This distanced Octavio from his father and made Octavio think, that Sir Samuel was much closer relative to him than Sir Samuel actually was. In 143, Abe Perickard was born, Octavio's first brother. Abe was cared for as well as Octavio was, some say even better for Sir Samuel saw something in Abe that he didn't in Octavio. Octavio's and Abe's mother, Elarine was way more caring of them. Elarine accompanied them almost everywhere.
When Octavio was 15 years old, he began to openly criticize his father's decisions on not helping the peasants during Government councils. Manuel Perickard had 'abandoned' the peasants during many debates and council sessions. Manuel Perickard died in 160, a loss that was not mourned by Octavio, yet Octavio did appear at his father's funeral. Octavio had become the Head of the Perickard family and the Marquess of West and the Lord of the Olav Castle.
During his father's funeral, Octavio was tipped by a minor noble from Meta-Gudur, Donnel Tryb, that Western Workhold was planning a peasant uprising against the Worvian government should King Henrinion die. Octavio was intrigued, but was still precarious about the subject. When returning back to Olav Castle, Octavio seemed to change. Abe noticed changes in his brother which he dubbed worrisome. In 165 Octavio contacted Donnel and stated that he would join the uprising and become the future regent and prime minister of Workhold.
== The Great War ==
In 20th of May 170 King Henrinion Niskain died and Marquess of Graille, Artorias Varjangaria was proclaimed the Regent of Workhold. Immediately Octavio condemned the decision, claiming that Artorias had usurped the regency and was planning on ruining the Kingdom. Octavio used the Varjangaria family's distain of peasantry against Artorias and raised a huge peasant army.
=== With the Royalists ===
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rgWSwMCpFpA_6e2y2E-n6JXTkHSf9N8TMfA4ITf8Wik/edit?usp=drivesdk the Marquesses's peace, Octavio deserted the Peasants and joined the Royalists. Octavio became a servant of Artorias Varjangaria and was part of his retinue along side famous Sexton Scale. Octavio helped the Royalists to raise a new army after they lost their main army in the after mentioned Battle of Dives. They raised a new army to combat Jiri Baathúr who had invaded the mainland of Edelmaa. After raising a new army he became a co-commander of the left flank along side Sir Rhys Ab. His part in the Battle of Ravaged manor field was pretty bad. The left flank suffered horrendous casualties as he tried to flank Jiri's center force. Then Octavio dueled Pentti of Rivermouth and got wounded in his right cheek. Ultimately the battle was a victory and Octavio gained trust in the ranks of the Royalists, though his reputation was bad.
He marched in Artorias' retinue to Charlington and fought in the Battle of Charlington, after this Artorias trusted few thousand men under Octavio's command. Octavio and Artorias split up and Octavio was trusted with conquering the city of Thasfos. This almost failed as the Captain of the city garrison bribed 1/3 of Octavio's army. Octavio nevertheless won with high casualties.
Octavio and Artorias united near Axia and marched towards Silverion, however, they stumbled upon Octavio's brother, Abe Perickard who had brought an army to counter them. Abe was the leader of the Peasants at the time. Artorias and Octavio negotiated an armistice and technically joined Abe and they decided to defeat Sir Samuel Berghof who had landed in between the cities of Muidi and Leowell. Octavio joined Abe with the flanking force that was to flank Sir Samuel through the city of Meta-Gudur. This resulted in the Battle of Meta-Gudur, which was a small yet great defeat. During the Battle, Octavio dueled and defeated a Knight of KOMS. They lost little over hundred men, but Abe died and with him, the Armistice. Octavio retreated into the forest to the west and traveled a long distance until he reached Artorias. They however, had surrendered to Sir Samuel and became prisoners.
=== Under Sir Samuel ===
Sir Samuel Berghof asked Octavio to infiltrate the city of Silverion and kill his second brother, Konrad Perickard. Octavio, easily manipulated complied. Octavio then infiltrated Silverion and got caught. His brother questioned him and deemed Octavio untrustworthy. Octavio was enlisted into the Peasant Army as a soldier.
=== Under Konrad ===
Konrad's army then marched to Muidi to fight Sir Samuel. However, Sir Samuel had left for Kerry's Farm where Jiri Baathúr had invited him to negotiate. Muidi was in fact under control of Artorias Varjangaria and Sexton Scale who had escaped Sir Samuel. Artorias and Sexton amassed an army out of sellswords and Muidian volunteers and faced Konrad's army at the Battle of Muidi, which was a terrible defeat for Konrad. Octavio fought and got injured fighting an unnamed Royalist soldier. Octavio then, a captive of Artorias got dragged to Kerry's Farm where he took apart in the Treaty of Kerry's Farm. In the treaty, he was granted the title of Baron of Olav Castle. Jiri Baathúr then agreed to give independence for Octavio, essentially making Octavio a sovereign ruler. Octavio proclaimed himself King and announced the Kingdom of Olav. His brother, who lost a bet against Jiri, pledged fealty to Octavio. And even though all he did was lose, he became one of the Four Kings of the Great Coalition.
=== Participation in the Great Battle ===
The Great Coalition was formed to combat Jamur Emetur who had invaded the Royal Keep. Octavio, as one of the Four Kings was given command of the Right flank of the Coalition army. Along him was his son Dmitri who was 15 years old at the time. The army faced Jamur at the Great Battle of Ravaged manor field.
== Olav-Hadia War ==
=== Olav-Hadia War ===
After the war Octavio began to administer his kingdom. He managed to make his kingdom one of the most important trade ports in all of Edelmaa. He did face one set back 33 years after the Great War. In the year 205 a.k, the County of Hadid under the petty king Khunbad invaded Olav. This is known as the Siege of Olav and it lasted for three months. Octavio did not do much during the war and knowing his incapability he gave all command to his son Charles Perickard and his brother Konrad Perickard. The war was surprisingly a success for Olav and Octavio managed to gain an incredibly one sided peace. His realm flourished and he became richest man in all of Edelmaa.
== 2nd Great War ==
Following the Olav-Hadia war, Octavio largely remained in Olav Castle, doing very little. In 311, the 2nd Great War began and Octavio was thrusted into centerstage of Edelmaa diplomacy.
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