Ghuv’al Kanth

EPIC CHARACTER
Ghuv’al Kanth
LEVEL 22

> "*Many years ago my own family told me I would not do well in life, but life I conquered. Many times my own advisors would tell me I could not take the Federation of Grenas as mine, but I conquered. All of Coriusian told me that I could not defeat the Velcovians, Union of Mogina, and the Batorok Union, but I conquered still. Many dare say now that I am on my last rope, that at some point my time will come, but dare I say to them that, even so, still do I conquer them as well.*"
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> **- Ghuv’al Kanth, Grand Stargazer**
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Ghuv’al Kanth is the Grand Stargazer and Emperor of Coriusian, being responsible for its unification. He yearns to establish a nation which will outlive him, be respected, and be respectable, doing what he can to achieve said goals. Though illness has befallen him, the Grand Stargazer fully intends to continue his plans, overseeing his nation and helping to guide it until the day he dies.

## History

### Early Life

Born in the turbulent year of 40 BNAC to his father Calisar Kanth and his mother Esilma Rhakui, future war was a growing concern within Coriusian. Partly due to this, Ghuv’al’s parents would leave him to be raised by others while they were troubled by the task of ruling the Calitanan Stargazers. As well, he was viewed as an unlikely candidate for the throne despite being the eldest child and heir, as his relatives believed one of his younger siblings would overtake him one day. For most of his younger years, Ghuv’al was rarely permitted to be within the sights of the public eye, instead being confined to the Enzutus Palace. He was given a private tutor who taught him almost everything he knew, making him academically accomplished and a truly enlightened individual in the eyes of other Calitanans. Being practically confined to his house, excluding a few royal celebrations, Ghuv'al would grow to become a reserved yet surprising charismatic figure in future years. In their home, he would serve as an additional caretaker for his three younger siblings, two brothers and one sister. Before the Second Imperium War, Ghuv’al made efforts to help prop up his younger siblings, oftentimes assisting them in studies, and acting as a secondary tutor. He was a stern, yet good-intentioned figure, doing what he saw as necessary.

While his tutor had taught him, they noted Ghuv’al’s “genuine fascination” with the topic of the First Imperium of Coriusian, asking “more about that time period than any other.” Ghuv’al’s fascination with Coriusian's history, in particular the history of its first, and at the time, only Imperium, would be an early manifestation of his Pan-Coriusianist ambitions. Oftentimes, in conversations, Ghuv’al would speak of the idea of uniting Coriusian. In his vision, Coriusian could only be unified with force, but doing so may bring a new era of prosperity. Little would come of this until later, when he took power as Grand Stargazer, but the thought would remain on his mind all the way to present-day.

As he grew closer to adulthood, Ghuv’al was finally allowed to be exposed to the general public, no longer only his home and the few major social events of the Calitanan nobility. His appearances would be alongside heavy security however, as tensions sparked worries of assassination among his parents. For all their strictness yet absence in Ghuv’al’s life, he still held them in high regard. The few times he did spend time with them, he would remember fondly. In fact, it would be his high regard towards them that ultimately led him to join his father, Calisar, in the fray of the Second Imperium War.

Before the war, his father had taken some time to teach Ghuv’al about warfare, starting in 22 BNAC. With the war’s abrupt start in 20 BNAC however, Ghuv’al would not hold the experience to become an admiral. Despite this, Calisar allowed Ghuv’al to accompany him as a humbly ranked naval officer, and Ghuv’al would stand by his side until the Battle of Plenaya. Calisar would die when their battleship was shot down by ground forces during what would ultimately become the failed invasion of Plenaya in 18 BNAC. Ghuv’al wouldn’t die, but his injuries resulted in the replacement of his legs, as they were rendered irreparable. During the battle, he was rescued by swiftly responding Calitanan forces who ferried him out of Plenaya and evacuated the system of Grenas.

### Becoming the Grand Stargazer

Defeated within four years, his nation became the humiliated laughing stock of Coriusian. His mother, Esilma, would’ve been the next in line as Grand Stargazer, replacing her husband, but stepped down from power and instead let Ghuv’al assume the title. The rest of his family was astonished by his ascension to the throne and some argued against it. Despite their complaints however, he was the eldest child of the Grand Stargazer and thus was the next in line if Esilma stepped down. As Grand Stargazer, he would plot for a new war against Grenas and their allies, using well over two decades to prepare.

As he did, he would attempt to evade the eyes of the C.O.R.E and their allies, with the C.O.R.E especially wary of the rising production of Calitanan ships. Ghuv’al would dismiss these concerns however, stating it was merely the production of modestly armed merchant ships and also stating how the Calitanan Stargazers were fulfilling the restrictions placed on them, not building any warships exceeding two hundred meters. These responses would silence the C.O.R.E’s criticisms and allow him to proceed as intended until 13 NAC. By the time preparations were done, Ghuv’al had not only built up his nation’s military, but also refined their tactics. With this, he hoped for a swift victory, and with it, perhaps the realization of his Pan-Coriusianist ambitions.

### Creating the 3rd Imperium

He won no swift victory, yet initially, it seemed as if his foes bent to his warships, falling back farther into their territory. But it later revealed itself to be a slug fest which Ghuv’al feared, reinforcements from the Second Imperium’s members gradually pushed back Ghuv’al’s forces, undoing most of his gains. Despite this, the Calitanan capital ships proved able at warding off their foes lighter subcapital ships, even as their adversaries unleashed waves of missile fire upon them. As the conflict stalled to a halt, Ghuv’al grew wary though, aware his enemies could simply outproduce his nation and crush it. Because of this, he looked for alternative ways to earn a swift victory as well as get more forces.

His wishes would be made in a contract with the Coriusian Mercantile War League, their large coalition of private militaries would supplement his forces greatly. Using his newfound forces, he managed to finally face the Second Imperium in a decisive battle in 18 NAC. The battle crippled the Second Imperium and soon resulted in the capitulation of the Federation of Grenas. With his largest foe vanquished, he managed to subdue the Batorok Union and Grand Velcovia shortly after, with the Union of Mogin surrendering before his forces even reached their borders. While fighting Grand Velcovia, he would permit the passage of Velcovian evacuees led by Allincro Valins, letting them leave with his protection.

Unifying Coriusian in 19 NAC, with the last bastion of resistance falling on the 5th of Octavia, Ghuv’al declared the formation of the Third Imperium of Coriusian. With the victory, Ghuv’al oversaw the reconstruction and stabilization of the galaxy, intending to secure his nation’s gains. During the creation of the new state, Calitanan was declared as the national language, though regional tongues were still to be promoted and taught too. To Ghuv’al, he wished to form the base of a new, Pan-Coriusian state, not divided and instead one people, the Coriusian people. Currently, Ghuv’al has passed uniform laws and made strides in establishing a sense of collective unity amongst his subjects. Whether vain or not, he continues his endeavors, even as he is plagued by sickness.

### Since Sickness

Ever since he caught illness in the late 10s NAC, his health fell to gradual decline and spiraled to the point he often became reliant on his siblings, especially Hajabarak, to work behind the scenes for rulership. Though insistent on remaining in power, his declining health and the failure of treatments have opened his eyes to a reality where he will step down. His intent remains to play a role Coriusian’s future, but recent years have seen him come to terms that his role might no longer be as Grand Stargazer. His successor is to be Hajabarak, but he has yet to step down. Once he does, the rule of Coriusian’s current conqueror is to end.

## Character

### Personality

He has been described as sickly in recent years, a far cry from his past. Despite this, Ghuv’al maintains his characteristic rationality, knack for diplomacy, as well as his contradictions. He is open minded, yet sometimes dismissive and combative towards others. Self controlled and independent, promoting others to be too, but quick to criticize his subordinates through subtle means. And despite his charisma, he is generally clueless socially, often relying on others to interpret body language and social cues.

### Appearance

Ghuv’al has reddish-purple skin with a hazel colored eye. One of the most noticeable traits of his species is their singular main eye alongside a pair of antlers on their head. Another thing his species have are wings, though they’ve long since lost their use. He has two pairs of legs which are mechanical and a pair of arms. In recent years, his stance is usually slightly hunched and often holds a mild frown on his face, nearly always seeming to be in pain. Prior to contracting his illness, the Grand Stargazer was known for his confidence strides and reserved, yet upbeat posture.