Rantasi Koskieov

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antasi Kuznetsov */rahn-tah-see koh-skee-ovh/* is the head of the Koskieov family as its reigning baron. He has also notably served as the first and currently only Chancellor of Arez.

## Appearance

Rantasi has distinctive copper skin with yellow undertones, shortly cropped dark red fluffy hair, light cyan eyes (monolids, light yellow scleras), and a heavy, muscular build.

He wears a bright red gambeson below an ornate black and gold surcoat with a heavy fur cloak. His clothes are all notabley covered with golden jewelry and decorative golden emroidery.
His voice is medium to low toned, with a faded Galiralese accent. He usually has a rasp from insomnia and work.

## Abilities

*Koskieov Fighting Style*.

Rantasi has adopted a variant of the Frostbite fighting style which he has worked diligently to perfect. His style revolves around the used of a Shield and Axe, to protect the ones behind him and be able to force new paths forward. It notably takes the teachings of one of the greatest fighters in the world, and fills any gaps in his usage of it with his own families knowledge- that of many other great fighters. This style intentionally tying in to his personality and ideals gives him the fuel necessary to fight longer harder than any foe with weak will.

*Explosives expert*.

Rantasi is famously an expert of explosives, used both to protect castles, attack them, and mine precious ores in his families great mines. This knowledge he has gained over the years of his life have allowed him to never once lose a siege that he has taken part in, and gain riches beyond the imaginations of some through selling the precious refined netherite and diamond he has collected.

*Keen merchant and master craftsman*.

The previous ability has lead to Rantasi being quite well known as a merchant, keeping a close eye on market trends and using keen insight to even manipulate the prices to his advantage. His most well known sale is that of netherite armour and weaponry, which he has spent years mastering the craft of creating while others spent their time in balls or politcal events.

## History

### Backstory

Rantasi was both born on the central lands of Germania. He was fortunate to have been born into moderate wealth but in spite of that, as he grew older it became harder and harder for his family to put food on the table. The lands had been struggling for some time having become overpopulated- food shortages and over-education followed a long time of peace and relative 'prosperity'. On that mainlet he met his wife- yuci-in a similar situation to his own- desperate to find a way to preserve their livelyhood. Having given up on life on their homeland they were eventually one of the first leading a ship northm searching for new land and better life.

The settlers left their lands, most of which having sold all of their belongings to buy their place, but despite their recent loss they each left filled with hope. They dreamed of fertile fields and grounds filled to the brim with precious gems ripe for the taking, so they could each truly live their lives again, thriving. Unfortunately the little food they had set sail with did not last the entire voyage, and with an unfortunate lack of fish in the seas, the voyage began to starve. Fights began breaking out despite Rantasi's best efforts to keep everyone together, folk killed over mere scraps. Most soon began to believe that those who lost their lives in the 'riots' should be honoured, and not let go to waste, conveniently with them being so hungry. On one of his roughest nights during the voyage to the new world Rantasi dreamt of a celestial form reach towards him- one he now considers to be Orestani of the Arezian faith. In this dream Orestani granted him with the gift of wisdom- the secret on how he could find shore after having been lost for so long, in exchange for his pledge- an oath to serve when called upon. He awoke in a pool of sweat and filled with panic, but now with a newfound purpose and the knowledge to make it to land. He took his most loyal crew to the top of the boat and sailed straight into the eye of the vicious storm they had been avoiding. When he awoke he was on dry land. Crashlanded but on land- the beaches uniquely coloured a red sand and covered in creatures he had not seen before. This was not germania. He had landed on tortannia- having reached the journeys destination.

Although the expedition was at its location, this was not the end point- Rantasi gathered all of the survivors, miraculously not one life had been lost, and set out into the new land. The new trees and wildlife were a suprise but what certainly shook the most was a new form of intelligent life- a faun, and a queen at that. Amanita Wyvendale, a queen of a new land- one who knew of and preached a god so similar so the one he had saw. The decision that this would be the one he would follow came only naturally. The lighthearted and friendly traditions and culture of the fauns were unbelievable soothing to the traumatised travellers and brought back a glimmer of that hope that they had saw before they had left. The decision to help build this tribal nation into a great kingdom was not taken lightly- howerver it merged so well into their previous task. Their goal would be to help all of those in the world- ensure that none would have to starve, and bringing this beautiful culture to anyone who found themselves in need, in a dark place. To show them the beauty in nature and collectivity.

### Goals

Rantasi's personal goal is to bring food to the world- proseperity in a way that does not promote the errors of the past, but his loyalties lie in Edrana and building up the nation of Arez- the one that rescued him and helped give him the guidance he needed.

His morality has been leading him to build the largest fleet in the world, in order to deliver goods to every individual from the starving lands to where he has made sure food is plentiful.

His family is one of the most important aspects of Rantasi's life and although not pulling him in any direction, could have him walking paths which he would not see himself following. Although not close to every member, the need of loyalty inside of him would have him go through any amount of pain to help them.

His religious goal does add a level of uncertainty to his overal plan, and has him on alert at most times for any orders. The core sense of being inside of him, has been from the moment of feeling the prescence to serve his will.

## Personality

### First

Traits.

Likes. Dislikes. Fears.

Hobbies.

### Second

Traits.

Likes. Dislikes. Fears.

## Relations

### Family

#### Chidren

Dragana Kuznetsow
Eldest Child, Daughter.

Radzig Kuznetsow
Middle Child, Son.

Wasilesa Kuznetsow
Yongest Child, Daughter.

#### Cousins in law

Fabian Kuznetsov

Joseph Koskieov

Swonki Kuznetsov

## History

First Last was born on the 00th of month, 0000 in town, country.

## Gallery

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