Elbon von Trishein

***“**Autonomy has proven disastrous for Kirchenstau. What is needed is a more direct approach.**”***
— Elbon von Trishein

**Elbon von Trishein** is a Fühlgartian-born Republican general who has acted as the dictator of the Stratocracy of Kirchenstau since 1228 AW. Previously deployed as the second-in-command of Kirchenstau's National Army, he launched a coup against sitting dictator Volkert Dachler when he tried to declare independence from the Republic of Fühlgart.

Von Trishein's reign has been marked by the ongoing Second Kirchenstauer Civil War between himself and Volkert Dachler, who now leads the Kirchenstauer Liberation Front.

## Biography

Born in Eiserstadt in 1188 AW to a minor noble family, Elbon von Trishein was too young to get involved in the Fühlgartian Civil War. His father fatally aligned himself with the Monarchists, dying in the course of the conflict, leaving Elbon as the new head of his tiny house.

The young noble held no grudge against the new Republic of Fühlgart and even became a Republican supporter due to his personal beliefs. He enlisted in the Military Academy of Freistadt during the Gemstone Wars, becoming a lieutenant in the Second Army. He first saw battle in the Republican-Wyrsian War as a frontline officer, distinguishing himself for rooting out Faerian guerillas during the Battle of the Green Grove, which saw him promoted to captain.

Von Trishein remained attached to the Second Army until 1214 AW when the Kirchenstauer Civil War was quelled by a joint invasion of the First and Second Army. Henceforth, the Stratocracy of Kirchenstau was established to replace the failed Protectorate of Kirchenstau, with Falk Krech as its dictator. Elbon von Trishein was personally reassigned to the newfound National Army of Kirchenstau by Ulfric Luftschwert, ultimately reaching the rank of commander.

Elbon von Trishein had proved himself utterly devoted to the Republican cause and to Falk Krech, which saw him become second-in-command of the National Army under Krech himself from the 1220s AW onward. In 1227 AW, Jan Luftschwert, Head of the Republic of Fühlgart died. After a period of chaos caused by the senate turning on itself, Ulfric Luftschwert gained control over the Republic. He purged the senate of old and replaced it with his own militaristic allies. Falk Krech, a personal friend of Ulfric, was an obvious choice and was recalled from his position in Kirchenstau. He was replaced by Volkert Dachler.

Dachler was a safe choice, as his service record to the Republicans traced back to the Fühlgartian Civil War without incident. However, von Trishein and Dachler cared little for each other. Their personalities didn't align, and a general divide not present between Trishein and Krech split the National Army, with many (particularly the non-native soldiers) looking at von Trishein for leadership over Dachler. Volkert Dachler was well aware of this growing divide, yet was powerless to stop it. Effectively, the National Army held diverged loyalties between its soldiers native to Kirchenstau and those that were not, with the neutral middle ground shrinking rapidly.

Tensions between the two sides boiled over in 1228 AW. Spurred on by the outbreak of the Second Fühlgartian Civil War, Volkert Dachler gathered his closest supporters and declared independence from Fühlgart on the 8th of Redfall. In response, Elbon von Trishein immediately moved to oppose him. Dachler dishonourably discharged von Trishein without effect, as he gathered much of the National Army and drove Dachler from the city, declaring him a traitor and taking on the role of dictator.

Yet, the conflict did not end there. The feuding halves of the National Army now came to blows, as many of its native soldiers and officers defected to Dachler's side. Together, they formed the Kirchenstauer Liberation Front (KLF), marking the start of the Second Kirchenstauer Civil War. The civil war has hung over von Trishein's reign like a shadow, though he has performed admirably considering the position he found himself in. With Fühlgart being wrapped up entirely in its own civil war, assistance to Kirchenstau has been non-existent.

Despite having the KLF and many of the natives against him, Trishein has managed to keep the order to some extent. The civil war, while still ongoing, has thus far swung in his favour, with an assault on the capital failing. Later, the National Army recaptured Allenberg, the second-largest town in the country after Kirchenstau itself, marking another significant victory over the KLF.

Ultimately, the civil war could end either way, as both sides remain at similar strength. Many who oppose the Republicans keep a close eye on the situation in Kirchenstau, particularly on Trishein. Famous for his devotion to the Republican ideals, there is no doubt that, if victorious, Trishein will turn the National Army on the various factions opposing the Republic of Fühlgart in their own civil war, which could prove disastrous for any rebel groups close to the Stratocracy.

## Military Career

* Great War
	+ Republican-Wyrsian War
		- Battle of Stavia - Stalemate
		- Battle of the Green Grove - Victory
			* Battle of Caran Yrion - Victory
			* Battle of Caran Paeloch - Victory
			* Battle of Caran Maenher - Victory
			* Battle of Caran Alaeri - Victory
			* Battle of Caran Taevyrum - Victory
			* Battle of Nyara's Heart - Victory
		- Battle of Wyrgate - Victory
		- Battle of Sunfort - Victory
		- Siege of Woodhall - Victory
	+ Kirchenstauer Civil War
		- Battle of Westerdorn - Victory
		- Battle of Allenberg - Victory
* Epilogue Wars
	+ Second Kirchenstauer Civil War
		- Battle of Kirchenstau - Victory
		- Battle of Kandorf - Victory
		- Battle of Kitzerstadt - Defeat
		- First Battle of Allenberg - Stalemate
		- Second Battle of Allenberg - Victory
		- Ambush at Allenwald - Defeat
		- Battle of Dortrau - Stalemate

## Personality

Loyal to the point of obsession, not even the most deceitful and ambitious Republican has any ammo to slander Elbon von Trishein with. A staunch disciplinarian, zealous worshipper of Syarus, and follower of both Jan and Ulfric Luftschwert, von Trishein's service to the alliance has been impeccable. For those close to him, he is a calculating and seemingly distant man, yet his devotion to his friends and allies is absolute where it matters

## Relationships

* **Allies**
	+ Ulfric Luftschwert
* **Enemies**
	+ Volkert Dachler