Arcadian Retter

**Arcadian Gooblegins**, now **Arcadian Retter**, is a Montrogian solider and merchant; being a part of many successful business ventures as well as involved in the government as the Minister of Defense. He is part of the famous and wealthy Goobelgins family which has great influence in Montroig. He is married to Argon Retter and is now part of the cadet house of Retter.

## Early Life

Arcadian was born to parents Bukharin Turrin and Dutchy Gooblegins in Huitca. During... After a sheltered upbringing Arcadian longed to see the world and left his parents at young age to travel. He went out west in the companion of several traveling merchants he meet and learned the craft. Eventually, Arcadian disappeared, his correspondence home stopped and he was not seen in any known land. His family was unsure if he was dead.

Years later Arcadian returned, emerging from the Sea of Pearls on the beaches of Sparwood wearing a strange diving helmet, which he refuses to take off to this day, that glows a faint green. His first stop was the newly founded Azurian Syndicate, established by the dark lich Dex Og. There Arcadian reconnected with society and by chance learned from the residents about the whereabouts of his family. His father and several other members had moved to the nascent Republic of Montroig in eastern Haven. There they had set the seat of house Gooblegins on the floating island of Viviparus. Arcadian then set out on the long voyage home taking work on several trade ships as a crew-mate to make the journey.

Upon reaching home his family was overjoyed to see his return; his father shed a single tear. Arcadian quickly integrated into Montrogian life as the new nation developed. There he learned the values of democracy and the art of statecraft.

## Military Career

During his time in Montroig Arcadian was introduced to Ren (The Pale King) a veteran solider and mage. Ren took Arcadian on as one of his select students and taught his unique style of sword combat. Arcadian not a natural solider struggled at first but with time and hard work become a skilled solider.

Arcadian would not have to wait long to test his fighting skills as the political situation in Uldarash deteriorated and civil war broke out. Arcadian fought for the loyalists in several battle including the Battle of Terroja and the Battle of Hapatmitas. Towards the latter half of the war Arcadian was appointed the Minister of Defense. This point in the war was dominated by a long armistice lasting for several years as both sides willingness to continue the war had diminished. The war ended with an Imperial victory. During peacetime Arcadian was able to secure his position as Minister of Defense by winning re-election. Under his command new military factories were constructed in Terroja to boost arms production.

After the war many Loyalist soldiers returning home found themselves without a job. This left a sizable portion of the population who were skilled in combat but without any income. This lead several prominent Alfheim and Montroig veterrans to found the Crimson Blades Mercenary Company. Soon after its creation Arcaidan joined the group along with his mentor, Ren, and his father.

## Commercial Exploits

Arcadian Retter is a partner in the Uldarash based business the One Stop Shop. Also skilled in smiting and enchanting Arcadian has sold many tools, pickaxes his specialty. Arcadian learned the power to infused newly crafted tools with powerful spells through the study of ancient texts as well as knowledge passed onto him by his mentor Ren.

## Life After War

Returning home and adjusting to peacetime was not easy for Arcadian. The loss of the war was a big blow to moral and national pride. Much of the nation lay in ruins especially the capital, Terroja, where Arcadian lived. Arcadian also suffered from PTSD with horrible memories of the war resulting in insomnia. Unlike some of his fellow soldiers who turned to alcohol to ease their pain Arcadian suppressed these memories by continuing to fight in other war as a mercenary.

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