Gregory Crewe

== Gregory Crewe ==
Gregory Crewe, also titled Knight-Herald, High-Protector, is the current Emperor of the Yetor Empire and the greatest statesman, general, and tactician, the Yetor Empire and perhaps the entire world had seen in many centuries.
Gregory Crewe, who was elected to the Imperial throne in c.1055, followed in his uncle Emperor Craine Crewe's footsteps and was hailed as a patron of the arts and sciences, as a military innovator and as a valiant general.
Thanks to his tireless efforts, the Yetor Empire has flourished during his reign as never before: Sylfir Academy in Eglaport grew, colleges of magic thrived and his armies marched from victory to victory in the Immor Dynasty. The Emperor frequently took personal command of his troops, wielding Shadow-Steel, the fabled magical warhammer given to Promahn himself by the dwarf King Ulfric Shadowstorm, or his adamantine sword, and riding atop Nightflame, his horse of many years, alongside his second-in-command and personal friend Premier General Mahartin de Mowbray.
== History ==
Gregory Crewe of house Crewe-Promahn was born in c.1017 the only son of General Jarr Crewe and his wife Elania. When he was still a babe, he accompanied his mother, father and three older sisters along with a Governor's retinue as they travelled the Kilhe rainforest, being forced to stay at an inn fifteen miles from the capital of Eglaport. That night the inn was attacked by a group of Gnolls, who, despite the efforts of the commanding soldier came close to slaying him and his family. However, they were saved by the timely intervention of a group of travelling Elves, who slew the approaching Gnolls. One of the Elves asked the soldiers to speak with the General's family, who agreed. The elf showed no care for the General's gratitude and fixed his eyes on the baby held by his mother. Claiming he wouldn’t harm the child for “he is far too important”, the elf called the child "Harathoi Koiran", meaning "Young King" in their language, and placed a finger lightly on the baby’s forehead before giving him a cryptic message: “upon the day wolves howl together, the false king shall falter. You must break him then.” The Elves then left the inn without a further glance at the Imperial family.
Gregory was raised in Eglaport, the capital of the Yetor Empire, not knowing that Emperor Craine had taken notice of his natural ability for governance and diplomacy. During his youth, he gained a reputation as an excellent tactician and popular with the many women in the royal court. He was trained at fighting by then Premier General Jasmine Truegust.
His election as Emperor came as a shock to everybody. Emperor Craine was thought to select his youngest son, Alief. Alief was known as a superb diplomat and was being groomed to negotiate a truce with the Immor Dynasty. When Emperor Craine died in c.1055, Alief was not asked to come to the palace. Instead, Gregory was invited and was elected as Emperor. Unlike what was thought to be of Alief, Gregory commanded various campaigns against the Immor Dynasty in victory, and has negotiated a very favourable cease-fire.