Asmodeus Phronesis en Corgi

Asmodeus Phronesis was born into the Noble House of Corgi in the Imperial Provinces of Aristios. His parents were moderately wealthy members of the house however, not nearly as rich as the others. Because of this the young Corgi was sent away to travel across the world with the great scholars of both worlds, Eldham and Rathnir, to learn from them. Through these teachings Asmodeus became very well versed in the politics of Eldham and developed many theories and philosophies on the world which would later be developed into a number of books that would be placed along side his novels. 
Contrary to popular belief Asmodeus began his adventures in Rathnir, finding refuge in one of the few remaining peaceful lands known as Azuria. Here he set up a trading company and made a small fortune that would later fund his adventures across Eldham. He also got his first glance into what would later form his political beliefs and allow for him to be successful as a writer. 
== Biography ==
=== Early life ===
Asmodeus Phronesis was born into the House of Corgi to two moderately wealthy members within the Imperial Provinces of Aristios. His parents not being as influential as other members or as wealthy didn't have the money to give Asmodeus a extraordinary education like the other children of the house. So instead they sent him off with a band of merchants to travel the world.
From the age of ten Asmodeus traveled with merchant to merchant, going to both Rathnir and Eldham, meeting many scholars, warriors, and rich nobles. From traveling with these people he was able to have get a education like no other. From the scholars the young Asmodeus learned how to read and write, as well as being made to study the works of literature, history, and economics. From the warriors he learned how to fight, though he struggled immensely as he was a relatively weak boy. And from the nobles he was taught about the politics of Rathnir and Eldham, all of these teachings later led him to develop his first political book; The Pillars of Eldham.
Asmodeus continued these travels till he was 17 at which time he decided he had learned as much as he could from his days on the road and settled in the Rathniri town of Grogonia. Located within the Archduchy of Azuria, Asmodeus set up a trading company and made a small fortune with the help of the town leader V0idfish. Three years later after settling down he moved with his fortune to Eldham after witnessing several bloody wars and plots that put a terrible taste in his mouth. This taste would later be put into words through his books.
=== Exploration of Alteniquia ===
After being sent away by his parents to gain knowledge of the world Asmodeus eventually settled in the city state then known as Grandia. Ruled by player V0idfish, Grandia was a kingdom located just South-East of the mighty Empire of Yimmu-Audal. 
From here Asmodeus began his first adventure at 17 and started out to explore the continent beginning in Grandia and exploring the dense spruce forests with a horse, finding many ancient structures, before turning west and navigating around the lands of Yimmu-Audal. On his travels Asmodeus saw many great places, abandoned castled once occupied by great lords, massive abandoned towns once home to a bustling populace of merchants. However this adventure was also marked by one other thing that would change the way he looked at Rathnir forever. 
While mapping an area of dense forest for his studies Asmodeus stumbled upon a band of soldiers flying the Yimmu-Audal banner. But this was not what surprised him, the young Corgi noble had seen dozens of armies before, he himself had traveled with many in his days of youthful learning. What did surprise him however was the fact that they had 15 or so prisoners, thieves no doubt. But if these were thieves they were certainly young, no older than himself. Under the threat of the soldiers swords the prisoners appeared to be digging a trench about waist high. After they were done the prisoners were instructed to stand in the trench, it soon became apparent to both the prisoners and Asmodeus himself what was going to happen. One by one each of the prisoners was executed with a spear or sword to the heart, each body that fell was like a stab into his own heart. 
This event had a dramatic and lasting effect on Asmodeus' thoughts. Though a place of much beauty and history, Rathnir was a place filled with barbaric people who got what they wanted through violent and bloody means. These thoughts would follow him into the rest of his life and would later be put onto paper in his private journal.
=== Settling in Eldham ===
In Eldham Asmodeus traveled for sometime as a nomad, exploring the regions of the world and adapting to its terrain, eventually settling down in a small isolated nation known at the time as the Republic of Sethris. Now a settled member of a Eldhamite nation Asmodeus worked to assimilate to the Sethrian culture, engaging in its government as a member of the assembly. As a assembly member Asmodeus would push for a industrialization of the nation with xp farms, semi automated food farms, and more. 
While partaking in the government, Asmodeus continued to better himself, starting a company and making a small name for himself among the literary communities in Eldham and Rathnir. 
=== Asmodeus The Extremist ===
As Asmodeus settled into his new home and grew into his position as an active member of the National Assembly he began to look out towards Sethris' neighbors. Towards the South was his ancestral homeland of Aristios, a powerful but waning power in Eldham knee deep in government inactivity. In East smaller regional powers dotted the map, none of which were a threat to the isolationist Sethris. However in the West, a new superpower was eclipsing Aristios and spreading its influence across Eldham, the Empire Of Ashai. 
Ashai was a triumvirate of three different nations, and together they engulfed the North-Western portion of Eldham, using its overwhelming military power to complete its goals. After analyzing this threat Asmodeus set on the path of militarizing and industrializing Sethris, preparing it for a potential invasion from Ashai. However his attempts at pushing reforms through the assembly were met with stiff resistance by higher ups in the government, along with few in the lower government partaking in the votes. Angered, even enraged at times, Asmodeus decided to take matters into his own hands and bring down Ashai single handedly. 
What followed was weeks of planning and infiltration, infiltrating a border town in Ashai by the name of Kazoos and mapping it out. To carry out what he wanted to do Asmodeus bought and made several stacks of tnt, intending to use it to blow up infrastructure, military, and government targets in Ashai.
==== The Bombings ====
The bombings took place early in the morning when the population was still asleep. First Asmodeus set off several bombs near the town square of Kazoos rocking the town and raising alarms from the local garrison. Minutes later a second explosion in a residential street would rock the town once more, a figure was seen fleeing from the scene of the explosions though at the time nobody could see who it was. 
==== Aftermath ====
After successfully carrying out his first round of attacks Asmodeus decided to lay low for a while, retreating back to his home in Sethris and secluding himself. For days nothing happened, however eventually questions were asked and the Sethrian government came knocking. After being interrogated for some time and a good amount of evidence being put against him Asmodeus buckled and admitted to setting off the explosions. 
Following this admission of guilt Asmodeus Phronesis en Corgi was exiled from Sethris without trial due to pressure from Ashai for Asmodeus to face punishment. 
=== Time In Exile ===
Asmodeus' time in exile was spent mostly roaming Eldham once more as a nomad, making a living by writing books and acting as a merchant. While on the road he had much time to reflect, during this reflection wrote his most influential book, the Pillars Of Eldham. A guide on how one could be the best versions of themselves in Eldham and not be corrupted by greed or envy. 
On his travels the still young Asmodeus visited many libraries to pass the time of his exile, here he expanded his realms of knowledge, brushing up on Eldhamite history and continuing to write novels and essays for the masses.
=== Return From Exile ===
After nearly a year in exile Asmodeus was called back to Sethris to be put on trial, here he once again admitted to causing the destruction in Kazoos. However rather than being punished once more, the Sethrian government lifted the exile placed on Asmodeus and allowed him to return to his home in Zirbenburg under the conditions he never produce or be in possession of weapons. 
After he returned home Asmodeus began writing again, using words to combat Ashai rather than weapons. He also took up the position of the Economic minister in Sethris, reforming the treasury system and creating a way to properly file income and expenses. However this position bored the scholar, finding nothing of interest in managing a nation who was neither rich nore poor. 
So he returned to writing once more, and there he stayed. 
== The Works Of Asmodeus ==
In his life time Asmodeus has produced many great works, through some are more noticeable than others.
=== The Pillars Of Eldham ===
His first book released publicly, The Pillars of Eldham was a philosophical book about how somebody could be the best version of themselves in Eldham.
=== The Dialogues ===
Sadly lost the time, The Dialogues was yet another philosophical book this time in the form of a series of short stories centered around Asmodeus himself in the town of Zirbenburg. 
=== The Empire of Terror: Ashai Volume I ===
This book, The Empire of Terror: Ashai, was written a few months after his expulsion from Sethris. A critical piece, the book highlights the warmongering ways Ashai has followed and how their expansion will lead to the end of both Sethris and the rest of the world if they are not stopped.
Category:Eldham
Category:Aristios
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