Jugoslav

***"Could we skip the formalities and just drink already? We all know each other, don't we?"***

Biography

   Jugoslav\_, also known as Jugo 'the Cossack King' of House Albas is the current ruler of the Merchant Kingdom of Merdonia, one of the three crown lands within the Trinity Commonwealth and part of its High Regency. Jugo is a player known for his courageous character that tries to apply logic to the different emotions people portray themselves in when it is needed. A calm-headed person doesn't resort to violence immediately unless provoked by someone who is violent towards him or his people. Necessarily reflecting upon his actions before carrying them out, Jugo is a person who is as reliable as he is trustworthy.

Jugoslav together with his older cousin Irodias, who tends to advise him whenever he is required, are one of the key figures within the noble House of Albas that rules over Merdonia. Together they make a worthy team that consolidates their decisions and actions with each other to make sure it is in the interest of their people and that of the crown.

Jugoslav discourages all that show signs of treason or betrayal, for it will achieve nothing but misery. Loyalty is an important factor of his and expects the same of others that serve him. He tends to sometimes leave the Imperial Palace where his quarters are without a notice, which occurs frequently, that causes the palace's staff to start an all-out search for him. His cousin, however, knowing of his adventurous behavior, always calls off the search and tells palace staff to return to their duties and await his return.

Thanks to this behaviour, however, he eventually found himself a wife in Yanay Feng that can be a correcting force to him when more important matters are on the timetable. The two met at a tea house in Lianhua during one of his outings, and they both felt a connection during their conversation alone.

Appearance

Jugoslav\_ is part of the Asperii ethnic group that eventually settled in the territory of what was known as the Kingdom of Liberum like many others during the Great Asperii migration period that forced Asperii out of their ancestral homeland of the Northeast.

His features are similar to that of other Asperii such as brown hair and a pale skin, though like Irodias and other members of House Albas they stand heads taller than other Asperii which is a common trade of their noble household standing at the height of 1,98 meters tall. He has a mustache which he combs regularly to make sure it is well taken care of though the top of his head being bald to make his helmet fit better during combat

His attire comprises of different outfits that are sometimes vibrant in colour and jewelry or more as a wondering mercenary looking for a battle to fight on. His royal attire consists of a red robe made of the finer silks that can be found in the southern regions of Iaddithis with golden pieces of embroidery sown into it and on top of his head a golden leaved crown with ruby's.

His eyes are brown colored that can sometimes be brighter or darker depending on how he feels at that moment. He is a fan of jewelry and likes to walk around in lavish necklaces and rings to show of his hard work paid by himself without spending a single dime of the state reserves.

His choice of weaponry differs depending on what battle he is going to, be it a duel or other, such as the royal spiked mace or his elongated saber for on horseback riding which which his parents gifted him when he was send out to war together with his cousin and has since then always carried it with him.

Early life / Backstory

In his early life, Jugo of House Albas grew up together with his father Berdan and mother Andali at their own private estate outside of the town ruled over by his uncle Darius of Albas. In his early childhood, Jugo mostly went out with the local townspeople's children on adventure on the snowy plains in search of new things to discover. Coming home late all the time because of this, his father eventually had enough and told him to take up fighting lessons into becoming a soldier for the country. Jugo, still aged 11 agreed and at that time onward is path was set out before him to become a great soldier, perhaps even a warband leader.

Every day he trained together with his father's personal assistant to ensure he would be a strong man later on in life that perhaps one day would bring his personal household more honor and glory then it had at the time being. Trained in both horseback and close combat fighting with and without weaponry, he became a significant foe to be reckoned with when he came of age at 16.

He liked to help out his mother with the chores at their estate and making sure it was in good condition because of their lack of funds in comparison to that of his uncle. He picked up a job at the town's local blacksmith, becoming his apprentice and hammering mostly commodities needed for house construction and so on. Enjoying the life of a normal man at the time, though being of Albas descend with the reputation of his uncle it sometimes occured that some of the locals started a fight with him at the bar when they had too many a drink because of his herritage.

Though when he returned home one afternoon when he finished his work, there was a carriage waiting outside the estate with a coat of arms he hadn't seen before. He entered the house and was greeted by an entourage of people that came from another town nearby, the nobility of said town. He asked his parents who were discussing with the nobles about the girl who might possibly was their daughter. His father introduced him to the man named Lardan of House Jöjani, together with his wife Kamila and their daughter Layra.

   Berdan told his son; "It is time for you to get married son, you've come of age and it is your household's duty to make sure it stays alive after me and your mother have passed away." Jugo stood there, questioning his father why was he not allowed to search for a local woman amongst the townsfolk. "You know how they think of us, due to your uncles behaviour and policies. I know this is hard for you but you have no choice in the matter." His father replied to him. He looked at his mother, trying to find some form of support from her but she too nodded and agreed on his father's decision.

He denied them any further attention, refusing to even shake hands with the nobleman or his family and walked upstairs to his room. Sitting behind his desk and contemplating what to do. "Should I refuse my father's order and leave to search for a better life of my own or do I accept the terms they offered me? I do not even know this woman nor have I ever seen her face around here." He said to himself in his thoughts, trying to figure a way out of this. Then it came to him, something his father told him when he was younger. He was trained to become a soldier, likely the best swordsman in town already after all his sparring and duels.

He stood up from his wooden chair, looked outside his window out towards the snowy tundra that surrounded him. "I will forge my own destiny, without anyone holding me back." Jugo stated to himself and he started packing his stuff for departure. After an hour had passed, he came downstairs with all his belongings. Dressed in his grandfather's armour that was given to him when he turned 16, he told his parents he refused to marry some woman he had never seen nor heard of before. His father, furious of his decision commanded him to obey him. "You hold no power over me anymore, I will see myself out. Farewell." He told everyone and left the estate with his horse.

He first wanted to say goodbye to his uncle and his family, making sure there would be no repercussions for not obeying his father's wishes. Galloping to the estate of his uncle, he came down from his horse and asked the servant to request a meeting with the entire household to tell them what he did. The servant took him inside and told him to wait inside the dining room. After a brief moment his uncle, intoxicated as he most of the time was, stepped inside the room together with his wife Mirelyn and their son Irodias who both looked like they were beaten with bruises on their arms and hands. "So, why do you come here into my house? Is my brother too afraid of me, raising my voice?" Darius mumbled in his intoxicated state. "I've come here to tell you uncle that I'm leaving this all behind to find a better life, which I do not need your approval for," Jugo answered. Darius was quiet for a moment and then burst out into laughter. "As if some lowlife like you and your family interested me to begin with, now remove yourself from my grounds before I'll kick you out myself," Darius told Jugo in an angered voice.

Jugo understood now that he wouldn't be hunted down for disobedience, so he left the estate and went westwards, in search of something new and perhaps better, though in comparison to his old life everything would be better than that.

Times of Troubles

After spending time in Liberum and after realizing how incompetent the nation's leadership is, he decided to lead his Asperii people back to their ancestral lands and established the Merchant Kingdom of Merdonia. They thrived, and then Great Lord Tutel showed Jugo the way of uniting all Asperii people under one banner, which he swore he would do. After many nights and talks with other nation leaders, they all came together and decided to create Trinity Commonwealth, which was the Jewel of the North East.

The nation was running smoothly until the disagreements in high government between Chancellor Cadexii and his friends ensued, leading to Cadexii leaving the spot as Chancellor and going into hiding and Jugos's cousin Irodias became ruler of the nation. Irodias's rain as a Chancellor got a great diplomatic and global reputation for the nation and improved infrastructure territory-wide. Then again, letting wrong people in the nation a lot of scandals happened between national groups who still distrusted each other, Irodias tried his best to unite everyone and when it was achieved, he passed away. Now, with Irodias dead, Jugo won elections and started mass production of mineshafts, structures and massive projects he took his whole time into making. Meanwhile, secret police started harassing citizens in hope of finding traitors who might be Deathors sympathisers for still ongoing war between them. They found nothing but then Owen, Ruler of Benschop province, called foreign troops to help and a fight broke out. Owen was placed on trial, with many national witnesses and was found guilty.

This wasn't enough for foreigners and they invaded Benschop, while troops retreated to Fort Merdonia. Out of the deep night, Jugo was woken up by Rando and called upon to order his troops to stop. Still confused, Jugo followed Rando to the Benschop, where a whole delegation of people yelled at him to stop this whole thing. Feeling too overwealthmed, Jugo had a breakdown, started shivering, took the crown off his head and threw it in the river. He was no longer Emperor, just a shadow of the man he once was.

New Begging

Jugo rode his horse, into the Nomad lands of Khanates, until his horse was shot by raiders who wanted his head. Jugo being broken didn't even fight, but by luck, his wife came to his aid. Half dead, she carried him to Lianhua where the best doctors took care of him. Once awake, Jugo thank his wife and told her the whole story. After listening, with a deep concern for her husband Yanay Feng offered him to stay at Ashaqi Junquan and he agreed. After a few days, Jugo got used to being the shortest one in the nation and soon enough his friend Mani von Barron joined him saying that the whole nation went up in flames after he left. Jugo had no intention of returning and found his peace in painting and road making, feeling accepted at a place he is.

And also writing revolutionary books.