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 First Appearance

Akuban Knights: Episode 01

## History

Strange how time passes quickly in retrospect and how a moment you just experience seems to last forever. 32 years have passed since my beloved mother gave me life. People say that the life you are destined to live has already been chosen for you at your birth. If so, I have to thank Tempos for putting me on my path and choosing an interesting track for me to wander.

My childhood was blessed with the gifts of a noble first born son. I was treated like a golden egg and put in a golden cage for everyone to see, but none to hurt. My mother tried her best to fill my days with joy and fun and i remember her efforts fondly. As much as I remember my uncles iron grip, his cold embrace and his snake tongue whispering into my ear that i will never sit on the throne. A moment even a 5-year-old boy will never forget. At night, I always enjoyed the fables my mother told to teach me the values of life. I slowly learned trust is not earned by blood alone but by actions as well. The Dog and the Hare - what a wonderful fable.

As I became 7 my life started to change. My mother was blessed with twins - my younger siblings that i liked to take care of as much as I could. I read them the fables I enjoyed myself though they might be too young to remember my ramblings, as at the age of 12 my father started my schooling and most of my time I had to study all the things necessary to lead a country. Boring and dry, I was not interested in it so much. Picking up only basics. A thing I would correct in later years too my own surprise.

After reaching the age of 14 I had to stay for 4 years with my uncle and other nobles. My father wanted me to learn how the other nobles lived and how even the smallest differences had a huge impact on ruling a country.

Staying with my uncle, we went for a hunt to honor my 17th birthday. The hunt was dangerous and I nearly died being ambushed by a great cat. My uncle valiantly defended me and saved my life. A debt i still carry with me.

Sometime during my teenage years I discovered the teachings of Master Al'Izhar. A master of words preaching equality for all Akubas. He had quite a following during this time until my father strung him up and let his body been split and put on display in all corners of Akuba making sure that no one would challenge the status quo anytime soon again. It was at that time, after having challenged my fathers actions in front of other nobles, that a month later an assassin put a poisoned dagger in my back and left me to die. As my life faded from me I saw my mother smiling upon me for a moment that felt like eternity. She brushed my hair and told me that it is not my time yet. Not yet. Next thing I remember was my sister holding her hands against my wound to stop the bleeding and like a miracle, I survived. Shaken and near death, I made the decision to flee as I feared the assassin might come back to finish the job. I kissed my sister goodbye and told her not to mention our encounter. After I told her the story of the horse and the groom I made her promise to always remember that a man may smile yet still be a villain. With these words I left.

The following years I spend on the streets travelling different cities and towns in Akuba. Hearing stories of the land, I came to know our people a lot more than before. The travels lead me to Outlast and after all these months I spend all the coinage I was able to trade for my royal garments and jewellery. With that in mind and not speaking the language I was forced to steal. A choice that would put me in debt with Lyktor who suggested I pay this debt in the fighting pits.

The things I learned in the Royal Guard came in handy, although I did not feel as confident as I should have, as the competition in the pits was strong and very deadly. After a couple of fights in the main pit I came in contact with Master Eleghor, who took an interest in me and taught me his secrets the old martial arts style named Thrak'Nor - which in an old Drekissin dialect means "Full of Body". Little did I know that Eleghor once was a champion in the pits, but his glory days have long since faded away. He told me that in the old days the desire for a fair fight with the fists was more common but that nowadays everyone just enjoyed the cuts and blood martial weapons had to offer. Spears and Swords dominated the pits now and left little interest for unarmed combat. I agreed and laughed about how an unarmed challenger would never win against a trained sword fighter. A fact that was disproven in a demonstration from Eleghor very fast and a lesson my body would remember for a good couple of days. We liked each other and he filled the gap I had in me for a father figure. Years passed and I fought in the small pits most of the time. Beside the main pit in Outlast others try to cash in on the love for the fights and are running their own small fighting pits. The fights where more dirty but close and personal, which gave me the advantage I needed to use my newly picked up skills.

My life in Outlast was very bloody and sinful. I did a lot of things i'd rather want to forget. Its not haunting me, but after Eleghor died I dreamed of going home and thought about what part of myself I want to bring home and which to rather leave in Outlast.

## Weapon Proficiencies

* Thrak'Nor (Martial Arts) (2 Ranks)
* Wrestling
* Ambidexterity
* Partisan

## Non-Weapon Proficiencies

* Tumbling
* Literacy
* Heraldry
* Local History
* Singing
* Rulership\* (new skill)

## Equipment

* Breastplate
* Chain Limbs
* Brass Knuckles
* Belt of Strength +2 (17 to 18/50)

## Languages

* Akuban, Eridonian (Common), Drekissin, Old Akuban (learning, 1/2 Proficient Reading Old Akuban

> \***Rulership** General, Charisma
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> You have learned the techniques and skills required to rule your kingdom. If not a ruler yourself, you could well serve as an ambassador to your people. You\*re well versed in swaying crowds or individuals to your benefit. A wise king not only knows how to make the right choice, but also how to make those around him believe in his verdict. If the proficiency check is successful, you are able to adjust the reaction of your target audience by an additional +2.
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> Alternatively, if used in warfare, an inspiring speech to your troops before battle allows your troops to add an additional +2 with your Loyalty Base to their Morale checks.
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> To use this skill, the scene has to be role-played and can only be applied if the character is given the necessary time to get his points across.
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