Zacharias

## Zacharias Sion

**Borian War**

* Explosion of the Royal Keep
* Battle of High Castle
* Siege of Sallinburg
* Siege of Charlington
* Battle of Eion Valley

Zacharias is the leader of the King's Cult in Edelmaa. Zacharias is arguably one of the most influential and powerful men in all of Edelmaa. Zacharias grew to prominence in the late 3rd century AK after King Jiri retired into Cainwall. Today Zacharias lives in the Abotharion and supervises all who might show a hint of heretical beliefs.

## Origin

Zacharias was born in 265 in the Island of Baathúr. His both parents were ethnic Alaronians who had immigrated from Olia few decades prior to Zacharias' birth. Zacharias' father, Pator was a cleric of Jimgoism and thought that he was tasked with reminding the people of Baathúr island of their true lord, Jimer Adletur the Emperor of Jimrock. Zacharias was indoctrinated into the Cult of Jimer from a young age and often traveled throughout Edelmaa with his father.

Pator groomed Zacharias to become a charismatic, educated and a fit boy in order to marry him to a high noble family. Pator's ultimate goal was that, with great influence he could affect the people of Edelmaa with better results. When Zacharias turned 15 he was immediately married to the House of Sion at Nostran. Zacharias began to indoctrinate his new wife, Lady Emeriel, into the Faith of Jimgoism. Soon, the House of Sion was converted into the Cult of Jimgoism and the city of Nostran began to grow very fanatical.

Ten years later, Zacharias had become the Count of Nostran, but rather than managing his new fief, Zacharias decided to enlist in the Royal Army. Zacharias became a captain in the Midlands Guard and a year later, was sent to the Eye of Olia Expedition.

### Military service

Zacharias' unit, the Midlands Guard was under the personal command of King Jiri throughout the entire expedition. Zacharias was thrilled to now only serve under the command of the son of his God, but also serve in Jimrock, the realm of his God. Zacharias fought fanatically and was often exalted for his bravery and skill in battle.

The campaign lasted very long, two years and Zacharias and the men grew homesick. Soon, Zacharias learned of the Borian Surprise Invasion of Workhold. Without haste, the Royal Army sailed back to Edelmaa and to kick back the despicable invaders.

### Borian War

Zacharias' resolve was mighty and none stood in his way. Especially after witnessing the Explosion of the Royal Keep. All men believed and lamented their Kings death, but were astonished when they uncovered that Jiri was indeed alive. Zacharias, through his hardships under King Jiri and having witnessed this miracle, began to shift his faith from Jimer to Jiri more. He began to scribe a new scripture which claimed that Jiri was the true Domissiah of Humanity.

Zacharias participated in all the great battles of the war, but Battle of Eion Valley influenced him the most. Zacharias recognized that what was happening around him was horrible. All the bloodshed and gore was horrifying, but he also thought, that it was good. That the enemy deserved it. After Eion Valley, the war slowed down and many men of the Royal Army were allowed to return to their homes. Zacharias rushed back to Nostran where he reunited with his beloved wife.

### King's Cult

Zacharias discussed scripture with Emeriel, who also began to think about the King Jiri cult as more true. They both decided to spread the new faith known as the King Cult across Edelmaa starting with Nostran. The new religion spread like wildfire especially in Graille. The knights of Nostran became known as the Couriers who served as the personal guard of Zacharias and his family.

Few years later, Zacharias built the Abotharion atop the abandoned city of Fon and eventually cleared the city completely of other buildings. Zacharias, with his family, moved inside the Abotharion and began their seclusion there few years after Jiri's seclusion into the Cainwall.