Altan Rochen

== Background ==
In the now wasted planes of a place unlike the world's after. Was what once was a glorious race that thrived under the blessings of Solis. Plentiful rainfalls blessed their lands, blessing the glorious societies that existed among the realm. Namely the favored Feuer Katze who gave to the Sun for their many fortunes and praised The Light for it's protection. Yet overtime their dependence grew, no longer did they till the soil, no longer did they replant their crops . Thus The Light's gaze was slowly turned away, leaving the Katze shrouded in the dark.
And then the comet came.
The sky turned dark and streaks of blue spread across the sky, spreading rapid fires that only ripened the soil for corruption, purging all the life that once thrived under The Light that was taken for granted. Many died in the flames. Those who lived were afflicted with skulk-rot and perished shortly after from the severity of their illness, and without the purity of their souls they were damned to sand and stricken from samsara.
== Life before Vericovia ==
Prior to the comet passing by Ratham, it passed by several realms prior as it does every 500 years, Altan's home being the first for it to arrive to. But Altan Rochen Ad Alendir, the last of the Feuer Katze, did not perish with his people. Instead, he awoke in a new world, far from the barren landscape of his ancestors. His body ached, and his memories were fragmented, but he was alive. Determined to find his way, Altan set out to understand this unfamiliar land and survive.
As he wandered, Altan discovered a city with towering walls that climbed the mountains. The gates were closed, and the city was silent, but he pressed on, even as his rations ran low and hunger gnawed at him.
Eventually, Altan came upon a field of pumpkins near a graveyard. The vibrant orange pumpkins stood in stark contrast to the quiet graves. Respecting the sacredness of the site, he chose to rest nearby, hoping to make it through the night.
His sleep was troubled, filled with visions of The Light guiding him eastward to a land blessed by The Sun. He knew he needed to find food soon if he was to survive the journey ahead. The land was strange, and the future uncertain, but Altan's resolve remained strong.
His path led him to an abandoned ruin atop a hill, where he found just enough rations to keep going for a few more days. But disaster struck when he fell into a dark ravine, where the air was thick with a sinister presence. His vision blurred, and he feared it might be the end. Yet, he held on, waiting out the terror that threatened to consume him.
When the darkness finally receded, Altan's vision returned, and he cautiously explored the ravine. His rations were nearly gone, and the way forward was unclear, but he knew he had to continue. The prophecy of a land blessed by The Sun was his guiding light, and he would follow it, no matter the cost.
After escaping the ravine, Altan’s journey brought him to a bustling market near the shore. With the last of his coins, he bought enough rations to last several days. The ocean stretched out before him, offering the promise of rest. If he could find a boat, his weary legs might finally find respite.
As he sailed across the vast ocean, Altan came upon the grand city of Maxstadt, its towering walls rising majestically above him. Though the city beckoned with the promise of safety, he knew his journey was not yet complete. He gathered supplies and continued on, driven by the vision of his destination.
Hours later, Altan made landfall and collapsed on the shore, exhausted but alive. A kind figure named Damian Vericov Ad Alendir found him and offered him a humble home to rest. As Altan recovered, visions of The Sun filled his dreams, revealing glimpses of the future and his destiny.
== Vericovian Life ==
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Category:Traveler's Era