Cyrillius Ulvskog

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## Early Years

Born in a family of farmers in the small town of Perria, within the Hold of Northguard in The Pale, Cyrillius was the first son of Bernadette and Micah. He was devastated when the plaque struck and killed his entire family.

As a restless youth he lost all of his family's fortunes and had to leave Perria in search of a better life.

It was in Perria, during the harsh times of the First Sand War, that he met his very first friends and allies, Cadon Ironback, Mrgoodasian and Jarl Baeked Perron.

## Adulthood

After he had left his hometown, he managed to amass some wealth and bring some renown to his name, he became Mayor of a port settlement and managed to bring it back to life as a thriving trade-hub.

It was during this time that he met both Tylics and Catylist, two influential figures within Uraka, after being business associates, acquaintances they later became friends.

During his time in Junis'Port he also met and formed friendships with other influential figures within The Pale, including High Council Member Seny, Jarl Kaidus, Minister of Culture Lord and Minister of Economics Jamesh.

Seeing his skills in both state-craft and warfare, it was not long before he was made a Jarl and shortly after granted a seat as a Council Member.

## Later Years

Due to his contribution to the new legal codes and the economic policies he implemented, he was granted the titles of Royal Treasurer and Minister of Economics within The Pale.

## Ulvskog Chronicles:

### Volume 1: Cyrillius, The Accursed, Royal Pale Treasurer, Founder of the House of Ulvskog, Voivode of Croyburg

It is only in my later stages of life that i have decided to put down the sword and shield, and pick up my quill and ink-well to write up my story.

### \*\*\*Chapter 1 : Humble Beginnings\*\*\*

My name is Cyrillius, founder of the noble house Ulvskog. I was born in a simple family of farmers in the small town of Perria within The Pale.

As a youth, i have spent most of my time with my family, being the first son, i had to either plow the fields or care for my many little brothers and sisters. Until one day, tragedy struck, plaque had spread amongst the land and my whole family had died.

I was now all alone in the world, only having myself to count on, i decided to join the Military and fight alongside my countrymen in the First Sand War. I had to sell my family's estate in Perria to be able to afford my first suit of armor and weapons, but i was ready for war.

During the battle of Obitus Oris i was injured and almost lost my right eye. Sadly, the battle was lost, so there were no spoils of war, my equipment was lost, i have managed to lose everything i had left from my family's fortunes.

It was in Perria, during these harsh times, that i first met my very first friends and allies, Cadon Ironback, Mrgoodasian and Jarl Baeked Perron.

### \*\*\*Chapter 2 : All was lost\*\*\*

Having losing everything that i owned, I was forced to leave the small town of Perria, so i decided to build up my first estate, within the Hold of Croyburg, where i slowly started making a name for myself as a merchant.

I decided that in order for me to grow my fortunes i would have to get a job, so i started getting myself involved in Uraka.

I was first hired as a Shipwright by the War-Lord Tylics, it took me several years to build up his Dragon Fleet, but my great works have been greatly appreciated, since then tylics and I have become acquaintances and friends.

Later on i got involved in The Bank of Uraka, one of the biggest financial institutions on Eldham where i got acquainted with Catylist Reach, a very influential politician in Eldham and one of the Founding Fathers of Uraka.

After settling up the small hamlet of Mittleweg, my efforts have been noticed by the new Jarl of Northguard, and i was tasked to re-settle a once abandoned port-town and join the Northguard Hold Council as the Councilor of Economics.

### \*\*\*Chapter 3 :Starting Over\*\*\*

I was therefore forced to sell my estate and move North, where i have managed to create a thriving town out of those crumbling ruins, the town of Junis'Port. I've expanded my network of connections, my businesses, made friends, but also enemies as well.

It was at this time that i met Kulo Argelsson, a dwarf living in the City of Kar-al-Gor, and we became business associates, as time passed, and me and Kulo shared private details about our lifes, he confessed to having a Human wife, that fled to Perria a good 80 years before i was born. It turned out that i was the direct descendent of the Argelsson line of dwarves, realization hit me, i was a half-dwarf, the grandson of none other than the Jarl of Ulftartunga.

During my time in Junis'Port i also met and formed friendships with other influential figures within The Pale, including High Council Member Seny, Jarl Kaidus, Minister of Culture Lord and Minister of Economics Jamesh.

### \*\*\*Chapter 4 : Ruin had come to my family\*\*\*

While i was rebuilding Junis'Port i also met Ayuu, she was also a mayor, building up a town right next to Junis'Port. Soon enough we grew close, became friends, and then ultimately lovers. My unofficial marriage with her brought me my two dear sons, Bernard, Kyrian and Oswyn.

Sadly, tragedy has come to my family once more. Due to a business dispute over a building project, my wife was banished from the Pale by decree of the High Council, i was devastated. My wife was forced to flee to the Ashtrokan-Wandenreich Empire and I had to care for both of my sons on my own, put food on the table, all while building up and managing a whole town.

### \*\*\*Chapter 5 : The new Jarl of Croyburg\*\*\*

Needless to say my great progress in the development of Junis'Port has been noticed by the crown, and i was personally offered the Jarlship of Croyburg by High King JDD himself.

On January the 7th, the Great Reconstruction of Winver had already begun. I was to turn the historical fishing village of Winver into a proper metropolis and the main trading hub within The Pale. Over 90% of the town was to be demolished, and built anew. New road layouts were created, tall buildings, a court-room, a library, factories, markets, such a grand project that i feel i will not see it completed within my days.

### \*\*\*Chapter 6 : Rise to Prominence\*\*\*

Soon after i became Jarl, while demolishing some of the old structures, i encountered a strange hooded figure by the old keep, she revealed that her name was Anemone Leey, niece of Maylin Leey, the first Queen of Wolfswoods.

As time passed, Anemone and my sons became close, and she was a truly bright and brave girl, so i had decided to take her under my wing and give her a new family, thus adopting her into my house.

During this time of great development i had managed to get a seat on the High Council within The Pale, and also a seat on the Board of Directors within the Eldham Monetary Fund, all this while I was also fighting in The Second Sand War.

### \*\*\*Chapter 7 : Political Life in The Pale\*\*\*

As a High Council Member i could now shape the course of my nation directly, with the decisive victory in the Second Sand War, it was now time to focus on the development of my country.

I helped develop The Pale's New Legal Framework, implemented Economic Reforms that would benefit the common people, housing and taxation changes, the implementation of the guild system and also established The National Bank of The Pale.

### \*\*\*Chapter 8 : The Wolf of Pale Street\*\*\*

During my time at the Bank of Uraka we've had a huge expansion, nation leaders and wealthy merchants started flooding in when we implemented our new Stock Market. It was time we out-grew the bureaucratic mess that uraka was and become an independent institution. And so, we rebranded to The Eldham Monetary Fund.

I was determined to shake the very foundation of Eldham Economics, and we have successfully implemented advanced Financial Instruments such as Bonds, Stocks, IOU's, and are now turning our sights on to Hedge Funds and Commodity Index Funds.

During my time at the EMF i had the pleasure of working with professionals from all around Eldham, including Wilson, Imamu, Argo, Abush, and many others.

### \*\*\*Chapter 9 : The Haunting of Wolfswood Keep\*\*\*

Ever since i first set foot into the Old Keep in Winver, i knew something was wrong, everything felt odd. As soon as i stepped through the door, it slammed behind me, and a cold gust of wind blew off all the candles. I was now alone, in complete darkness, it was at this point that the floor started creaking, and then i heard it, the wailing, that terrible cry that would haunt me for the rest of my days.

I tried to run out the keep as fast as i could, swearing not to ever enter it again after, but as soon as i tried to open up the door, it was jammed. I was done for, i drew out my sword, turned around and there she was, The Banshee of Winver, Old Queen Mayley. The Specter darted towards me at such incredible speed that i didn't even have time to blink, and passed right through me like i was not even there and vanished.

That was the first, and last time, i ever saw her. But she was not gone, no... Every night she would haunt me in my dreams "Bow to the Eternal King, there is no escaping your fate", "blood, murder, you must bring sacrifices to the Eternal One", "Your children's skeletons will bow before Him".

From that point on, i knew i had to get rid of her and this "eternal king" she spoke of, so i started searching the whole world for scriptures and books on how do deal with the undead. I was to form the Croyburg Sentinels, a group of demon and undead hunters that would seek to destroy these other-worldly evil beings.

### \*\*\*Chapter 10 : The Vulperium Ball\*\*\*

High King Wulfgar Ironback received a formal invitation to the Grand Vulperium Ball, and the whole Council was invited as well. It was a wonderful chance for us to improve our relationships with our allies, so we took it.

The ball was wonderful, everyone was eating the finest meals, drinking the finest of ales and wines and listening to one of the greatest artists on Eldham playing the piano live.

Everyone was having the time of their life, until people started dying. The Ashigaki, a guild of assassins hired by none other than Neo Aurelian himself attacked. Rulers, diplomats and servants alike started dropping dead left and right.

While i was getting my bearings, i was stabbed by one of them, and even though the wound was not lethal, the poison on the dagger was.

### \*\*\*Chapter 11 : Goodbye Eldham\*\*\*

I find myself on my deathbed now, writing my chronicles for future generations of Ulvskogs. The doctors don't think that i will live to see next week, there is no cure for the poison that those damned Ashigaki created.

My sons, you must trust in each other and continue my works, the Reconstruction of Winver must go on.

As for my legacy and will, according to Pale laws, everything i own will be passed down to my eldest son, Bernard.

### \*\*\*Special Thanks\*\*\*

I want to personally thank the following people for being a part of Cyrillius's life and adventure! Being friends with you all has made Cyrillius's life worth living and truly amazing!

Cadon Ironback, Mrgoodasian, Baeked Perron, Tylics, Catylist Reach, Wulfgar Ironback, Seny, Mayley , Kaidus Ariano, Kulo Argelssen, Kyrian, Lord Astithrai Nyarlathotep, Doktor, Rhay, Alaina, Ayuuu, Argo, Wilson, Abush, Playlist, Admiral Fluffy, ThatBestWaifu