Syrus Vellan

The High Admiral of Elvish Empire

## Biography

### Youth

Born in Elf Capitol in plebeian district. His father was a dockyard guard and mother worked as a weaver. He had 2 siblings, brother Eomos and sister Valea with whom he shared many memories. They used to watch the sky together as stars were falling. For hours they were searching for new constellations and rehearsing existing ones. As a youngster his dad got him a job as fisherman assistant. That's where Syrus interest in seamanship took a root. After 2 years he was accepted to Sea Academy.

### The first quest

Syrus worked as a cadet for 3 years and with an exceptional skill at navigation, and graduated with honours. As a full-time sailor, alongside his brother Eomos, now cartographer, he got tasked with mapping of the Naga Archipelago. Anywhere near Naga Archipelago was a risky venture itself , since Naga's were famous for their savage aggressiveness towards any outside threats. Adventure started with a great deal of troubles, the crew was hardly-experienced and the equipment was scarce. Favourably the expedition consisted of 4 ships. The expedition set sail and made it to the eastern islands.

Half-way done , incautiously lead fleet met with a Naga's warriors host. Direct clash occurred, resulting in one of the arrows reaching Captain's heart and death of several sailors. Even though the attack got repelled, the panic was wide-spread. Morale was at its lowest and many spoke of abandoning the mission. Syrus stepped up and articulated a speech to his peers , referencing to the sailor's oath, their duty and their ambition.

The situation somewhat stabilized so Syrus concluded with a plan. They orchestrated to split the expedition into parts. Two ships would stay in the safe distance from the islands. The one would be send east to perform as a decoy, whereas second would go ahead to scout the western islands and get a blueprint of the coast. Syrus himself volunteered to steer the decoy ship. He saw Naga's incoming troops far away and swiftly ejected himself , rowing away in a small detachment ship.

He made it , he didn't get spotted , otherwise he would be on the bottom of the ocean. As he rejoined his crew he got rousing applause , congratulations and was proclaimed a new Captain of expedition. Once again similar manoeuvre was carried out successfully, evading any Naga's threat and the expedition came to an end. After arrival, when told about his brave achievements , authorities decided to reassure his new Captain position.

### Discovery of New World

For many years in Syrus mind an idea brewed, what is behind Naga's islands, is there nothing but limitless oceans? Finally his curiosity has been answered, when called upon as a leader of new expedition. It meant to explore any possible ways to the far east, in order to find new possible , unhindered by orc's horde blockade , source of spice. The fleet of 5 cutting-edge karawel ships set sail west. Following the light of sun was the motto of the journey. The strong storms persisted, but after all the knowledge of cosmography, allowed Syrus to keep course in proper direction.

After 46 days the first sight of land occured. Through the primitive spyglass , Syrus noticed the enormous white deer looking around majestically. Upon disembarkation the deer disappeared, but now the sailors. Tropical full of egzotic wildlife marvelous island was a breathtaking view for all of the crew. Unscathed jungle without any interference from humanoid being, was pulsating with life-force. The only comparable place back on Atrinum were the primordial forests in vicinity of Tree of Life.

The elfs decided to set-up a camp for next days. They stayed here few weeks, marking terrain, jotting down the coast shape, lookin for any signs of civilization. The memory of white stag was vivid and Syrus wished to see him once again. Unluckily he couldn't find him and the rations were short. The first expedition has come to an end. In homecity the High King Xyz promoted Syrus to rank of Admiral and rewarded him with plots of land north of Cherry Grove.