Nazar Covarrubias

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Nazar Covarrubias is a Vessonian national, present Governor of Grandera, Commander of one of three Vessonian Military Commands, and Viceroy of the Grandera Governate. Nazar is famous both within, and beyond Vessa for his ruthless politics, military tactics, and the fierce loyalty of his followers. Nazar is considered one of the key players in the present Vessa Crisis, and the Vessonian Civil-War

## Early Life and Military Career

Nazar was born to a poor family in Estella, on September 19th NT 704. His father, Hernan Covarrubias served in the local garrison, and his mother Mónica Aparicio worked as a barmaid in town. Nazar's family struggled to make ends meet, but were able to scrape by most of Nazar's childhood with Hernan's meager salary, and what little tips Mónica could collect.

Nazar was ambitious practically from his birth, his parents always commented that surely he will grow up to be a mighty soldier, who will bring honor to his family, and save them from the destitution they were born into. Nazar was taught swordplay by his father, and learned to interact with people working with his mother. Working in the bar in particular, Nazar was able to learn about people, how to impress them, influence them, and most importantly how to control them. Nazar enlisted in the army at the age of 14, the youngest age possible in the Vessonian military, which had begun to grow desperate for soldiers.

In the Military, Nazar excelled, demonstrating a general competence with a blade that his father taught him, and a talent for leadership and command. Nazar trained with swords, firearms, and magic until the age of 16, the lowest age at which the Vessonian Military will deploy someone. On his birthday, Nazar was deployed to Grandera, where he waited for several months, before being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and given command of a group of five spear men. During the following years Nazar would lead his team into numerous skirmishes with the rebels, where he would demonstrate an exceptional aptitude for military tactics, and leadership. He would quickly rise to the rank of Captain, and then shortly after attaining the rank of Marshal of forces at 31, an exceptionally young appointment.

Through his tenure in the military, Nazar's men would come to love, and eventually revere him. Nazar favored bold tactics, but would always make considerations for the lives of his men. Many in his camp argue this is a sign of his virtue, and his love for his men, while other more cynical observers argue that to Nazar, the lives of his soldiers are only a resource too scarce to waste.

## Political Career

At the age of 40 Nazar was granted his first Royal Commendation for assisting in the defense of the Roza passage, when rebels launched an assault on the main southern passage out of the badlands. Nazar's men were vital in securing the passage, and ensuring the defense raised by Governor Román Ros would not collapse.

After receiving this Commendation it is speculated that some in Nazar's officer's corps pulled him aside, and were the first to suggest to him a career in politics. Reportedly Nazar initially declined the idea, but eventually came around to it with substantial prodding. A year later Nazar would receive a second Royal Commendation for his valiant defense of Andina when a rebel raid was launched on the city. The Governor of Grandera at the time, Jeremías Mariano, had been suffering from a corruption scandal in which he was accused of diverting military funds for his own personal gains.

Nazar's faction immediately seized the opportunity, and began an organized, and intricate campaign of propaganda against Governor Mariano, which ultimately led to his resignation after an incident in which the Grandera Command refused to salute him during a parade. This incident sent shock waves through Vessonian society, as this was the first instance of the Military openly disrespecting a sitting governor. Under heavy military pressure, and after granting Nazar his third Royal Commendation for his reforms in the Grandera Command, King Roberto De Pan officially granted Nazar the title of 'Governor of Grandera', marking the true beginning of Nazar's political career.

## Appointment to Governor

Nazar assumed the title of Governor at the age of 42 in NT 746, and quickly began implementing reforms in the region. As Governor of Grandera Nazar saw immense popularity, and greatly increased political power. With this new found power and influence he instituted the first of his major reforms, by centralizing control of the province, and eliminating many unnecessary administrative positions. Many loyalists of the former Mariano administration decried this as a soft coup, but ultimately Nazar's widespread public support was more than enough for him to force these reforms through, and establish himself as a near dictatorial leader of the province.

 In his time as governor Nazar had officially left the Military, and was no long in command of Vessonian forces, but many of his own loyalists maintained prominent positions in the military including Michael Barrault who had replaced Nazar as Marshal of Forces. During Nazar's tenure as Governor, he was able to greatly improve the economy of the region by encouraging trade with several Merchant Companies in Solus, and was also able to secure additional funding for the military. With his growing power and popularity in Grandera, it was considered almost certain that he would eventually seize greater power, though his opportunity came earlier than expected.

## Viceroy of Grandera

Just five years after becoming Governor, King Roberto De Pan appointed both Nazar and Román Ros as Viceroys for their respective regions (Grandera, and Roza). Though Nazar's tenure as Viceroy has been for less than a year, it has seen massive changes, as he has now returned to the title of Marshall of Forces for the Grandera Command, and has further centralized the military commander under himself. Presently it is rumored that Nazar's forces are planning a major incursion into Rebel lands, in an attempt to end the civil-war permanently.

## Reputation and Personality

Nazar carries with himself a complicated reputation. In the eyes of his followers he is a war hero, and an inspirational leader who has greatly improved their lives, and truly cares for his people. His detractors, however claim that he is manipulative, and is using the good will of his people to build his own power base for his own purposes. Regardless of whether or not one views Nazar as good or evil, one part of his reputation remains eerily consistent across all groups.

Everyone is afraid of Nazar. Even his allies, even those who see him as their savior, view Nazar with the utmost fear. Nazar is most famous for his military victories, and their sheer brutality -- victories in which he would leave no survivors, not even those who surrender. Nazar would leave no man standing so that no man may rise again to challenge him. What ever Nazar chooses to do, he does so in totality no matter how brutal it may be. It is not a stretch to say that Nazar Covarrubias is the most feared man in the entirety of Vessa.