Jiri

Previously:
House of Esraill

**Jiri Baathúr** is the King of the Kingdom of Workhold, Lord of Cainwall, White Prince of the Sacra Adelia, Prince of Astrea and was previously a Nüyan of Empire of Alarass. Jiri is also hailed as the 'Domissiah' (Ruler of Humanity) of the King Cult. Jiri was also previously hailed as the Sword Bearer God of the Faith of the Forgotten Sword, until he turned against the Steel Order.

Jiri Baathúr, born in 25 b.k as **Jiri Ulwin Esraill**, was the bastard son of Jimer Adletur and Ana Alacile Esraill, the Lady of the Princedom of Astrea. Jiri was thus groomed to become the Prince of Astrea and become a vassal of his father. However, at an early age, Jiri was exiled by his father during a military campaign, after he proved to be a better military commander than his elder brother; Alceh Adletur, a true son of Jimer. Alcah envy then stripped Jiri of his title of Nüyan and Jiri was sent to the Baathúr island where he was forced to adopt a new name. Jiri simply took the name Baathúr.

Jiri lived as the exiled prince for many years whilst doing nothing of noteworthy. 76 years after the exile, in 70 a.k, Jiri was allowed to join Tyran Eltil Ung in his campaign of conquering the Kingdom of Workhold. During the conquest Jiri fought in the Battle of Norfon, but this time had to sacrifice many of his forces in order to give Eltil the credit of victory, since Jiri was no longer a Nüyan, nor was he a Tyran, making him a lesser-noble than Eltil Ung in Alarassian society. Following Eltil's victory and occupation of Workhold, Jiri was re-exiled back to Baathúr.

During the Worvian Revolutionary War in 90—93 a.k, Jiri was allowed to join his father Kûyan Jimer in his campaign against Samuel Berghof. Jiri was given a small force of infantry which Jiri utilized to it's limits. Jiri managed to defeat Sir Rhain Ab, the grandfather of Sir Rhys Ab, in a small battle north of Dives, a victory that went unnoticed by the Alarassians. After the Worvian Revolutionary War ended in failure, Jimer pushed much of the blame upon his sons, including Jiri. Thus, Jiri was once again re-exiled to Baathúr.

This time in exile Jiri focused on creating a military institution to his island, since he was not receiving forces from Alarass. Jiri trained his own troops and in 170 a.k, when Marquis Octavio Perickard began his rebellion against the Royalists, Jiri invaded Edelmaa. In the Edelmaa Great War Jiri proved himself a fierce leader and managed to conquer the lands. Later in the war, Jiri's brother Nüyan Jamur arrived to claim the lands to himself. Jamur promised that Jiri's titles would be re-established should Jiri help Jamur. Jiri refused and instead helped the Great Coalition of Edelmaa and fought Jamur. In the end, Jiri's forces far outmatched the Great Coalition's and after Jamur was defeated, Jiri took control of Edelmaa becoming the new King of Workhold.

Jiri ruled as a good king, and fought against many rebellions, such as the Hopfisch Rebellion and Borian War. Following the Borian War, the Amagad Blood infused upon Jiri at a young age began to take control as Jiri's age began to affect Jiri. Jiri became mad and locked himself into castle Cainwall where he has remained for the past 18 years.

## Name

Originally Jiri's name was Yirae Baattur which came from the Alaronian word Yira or Yire, this meant foreign. This name was chose most likely because Jiri's mother, Ana Alacile was of foreign origin.

The Origin of Jiri's surname Baattur is a bit complicated. It is unknown where it comes from as it has no correlation with any Alaronian word. However, it is suggested that the name might be derived from Jimer's old surname which is unknown to us.

Jiri later changed his name into Jiri Baathúr, which was more easier for his new subjects to pronounce.

## Early Life, Forged in Battle

Jiri was born in 5th of June 525 during the Age of Jimer. It was a period before his father's expedition into the Gate of Vengeance and the Sea of Souls which would cripple him. Jiri was very well taken care off and cared for by his mother Ana Alacile who originated from the southern Kingdom of Astrea making Jiri half-Astrean and half-Alaronian. Jiri's brothers didn't really care for him besides Jamur Emetur, who often visited young Jiri. Jamur, a hero of the Hefaian Campaign and the Aoyed Conquest trained Jiri to fight and become strong. Jamur however stopped visiting Jiri when he reached the age of 14.
Jiri had a large interest in weapons and warfare from a young age. This could be seen when he trained by himself and with Jimrock warriors. While being somewhat rebellious against Jimer he had great respect for his father.

Just like all of Jimer's children, Jiri's physique was abnormal for he was quite tall in his youth and very strong, though not brawny. This same happened to all of Jimer's children most likely due to the effects of the Amagad Blood and Jimer being a Half-Amagad.

### Jiri as a blacksmith

One of his ambitions was to forge weapons. This became possible when one of the local blacksmiths called ''Werick blacked'' took him as an apprentice. When the apprenticeship began Jiri was 11 years old. Jiri worked with Werick for 3 years. During this time Jiri learned both basic and advanced smithing skills. Jiri learned a lot while being tutored but never reached the skill of Werick, or most blacksmiths. While not being the best smith Jiri could still create usual items and even more complex ones, like weapons. But their quality would not be as good when compared to what a dedicated smith could make. Jiri also gained a keen sight for noticing the quality of a weapon, and a respect for blacksmiths.

### Assassination attempt.

On the fifth of April 839 A.J, Jiri was coming back to Fiendcell from a trip to a nearby village to get supplies to finish a sword he was making with Werick, when he was ambushed on the road by three assassins. They had been waiting in the bushes on the road's side, when they noticed Jiri coming and attacked him. Two of the assailants had swords while one had a bow. Jiri was surprised by the sudden charge but quickly recognized the threat. He dropped the supplies in his hands and drew the unfinished sword. Luckily for him, Jiri carried the sword with him at most times due to being afraid of losing it or someone stealing it. The assassins were expecting Jiri to be un-armed and as such the first one to reach him was quickly killed when Jiri did a surprise thrust attack, piercing his throat. The second assassin now aware that Jiri had a weapon was more cautious. A quick sword-fight happened, in which Jiri took some non-serious hits. Jiri won the fight when he managed to seriously harm the assassin's weapon wielding arm, doing a bone deep cut. The assassin lost hold of his weapon but tried to quickly draw a knife with his other hand, which Jiri noticed and stopped by piercing his chest causing the assassin to fall on the ground and bleed to death. The final assassin who had either thought that the other two could handle the fight or couldn't get a shot of due to his allies being in the way, now fired at Jiri. Jiri whom had not seen the final assassin was hit in his left leg causing him to fall on the ground. Before the assassin could fire another shot Jiri had crawled behind a tree using it as cover. Luckily for Jiri a guard patrol had heard the fighting and came onto the scene. The assassin saw the guards and started running away. The guards gave chase but did not catch the assassin. Jiri received no permanent damage while fighting, though his leg did take some days to heal. This incident was one of the reasons for the end of Jiri's apprenticeship under Werick, as it was thought to put Jiri in dangerous situations. Jiri was also assigned with bodyguards for some time. The sender of the assassins was not discovered.

This incident gave Jiri confidence that he can certainly survive battles and duels. This was Jiri's first taste of Victory or death fight. Jiri would eventually become one of the greatest warriors on earth. These assassins can be considered to be quite historic for they were Jiri's first prey.

## Adult Life, Insulted past

Jiri was immensely grateful when he received the Amagad Greatsword, taking a liking to the weapon. Jimer granted Jiri the Amagad Greatsword for reasons he didn't tell Jiri because it would have been insulting. Jimer honestly thought that Jiri was his "weak" son for he sought the path of a blacksmith unlike Jiri's other brothers that became Warlords at Jiri's age. So Jimer gave his best weapon to his "weakest son".

He was not as happy when he was granted the island of Baathúr, as he had expected to receive a large amount of land to govern. He viewed this as insulting and a waste of his skills. Jiri was one of the only sons of Jimer actually thought to be able to succeed Jimer, but Jimer was crestfallen for the loss of Jimer II was too much for him.

Upon receiving Baathúr Jiri soon left Jimrock for the island. As a governor Jiri started enforcing strict loyalty towards himself, using Jimgoism to help with this, though Jiri was not a zealous man and wasn't really fond of religion. Since he was the son of Jimer he could influence the people of Baathúr to be loyal and servient. Jiri did think of starting a new branch of Jimgoism with himself as more important or even as the main worshipped ''deity'' in order to receive more support. In the end he did decide against it. Jiri managed to be rather autonomous from Jimrock, helped by the long distance between the lands. Jiri encouraged and supported the raiding of Workhold. The southern parts of Workhold were mainly raided.

### First Invasion of Workhold

In 70 AK, the forces of Jimer began a full invasion of Workhold using Baathúr island as a base of operations fot it. Jiri really wanted to participate, but once again his father offended him by ordering Jiri to stay and hold the island. Jimer had grown even less fond of Jiri after Jiri switched his name from the name Jimer granted to him. The relationship with Jimer soured more after Jimer bestowed Edelmaa to be governed by Eltil Ûng, a Tyran and Thuran in Jimrock. A High ranking man and a personal friend of Jimer. He is also the only other non-Adletur to receive Amagad Blood after Kumonoi Platos. Jiri and his brother Jamur were both jarred by this decision and for the first time bonded together. Jamur stayed in Baathúr for 2 years.

### Worvian Revolutionary War

When the Worvians declared independence from Jimrock in 90 Ak, Jiri was excited. He thought he would finally get a shot at subjugating them. His brother Jamur, was equally excited. Together they joined the Expeditionary Army, but once again Jimer was hesitant to let Jiri aboard, for he thought Jiri had little to no military experience. This time, Jiri's brother Jamur, who was the oldest son and best general of Jimer stepped in and personally invited Jiri as his adviser. During the War, Jiri didn't do much for he was not allowed to. He did advise Jamur the best he could, but the Worvian mastermind Samuel Berghof not only outwitted Jamur and Jiri, but their father Jimer which abashed everyone in the Army of Jimrock. Eventually the war was utterly lost and Jiri quickly returned and reinforced Baathúr island with his brother. 5 years later Jamur left back for Olia, little did they know that the second time they'd meet it would be on the other sides of a battlefield.

While Baathúr developed under Jiri's rule, it was not enough for Jiri, whom wanted more land under his ownership. And so Jiri started preparing an assault on Workhold, he only needed an opportune moment to attack. This moment came when the Worvian civil war began.

## Edelmaa Great War, the Great Conquest

In 170, the greatest opportunity imaginable happened. Not only was Workhold unstable for their King died, but the realm was plunged into a Civil War. This was it, a chance to prove his military prowess. Jiri began immediately to mobilize his entire militarized island. The island was very militarized and all people had to be drafted into the army even during peace, for Jiri was afraid of Worvian incursion which never occurred.

Jiri began by cautiously invading Ili-Fien in the Battle of Hidden Island. Jiri's huge and trained army stomped all possible resistance in the weak republic. Jiri didn't think much about this invasion for his mind was only set on Workhold. At one point during the Battle, Jiri was riding his horse on a poor road escorted by 5 Baathúr Warriors when an Fiannese warrior cast his javelin toward Jiri. Jiri, with reflexes like lightning dismounted behind his horse using it as cover. Then, like wind Jiri rushed the Fiannesean and drew his giant Amagad Greatsword. The Fiannesean managed to just draw his sword when it cracked in half from Jiri's powerful attack. The unarmored foe had the unpleasant experience of having debris fly into his eye. Jiri didn't kill this Fiannesean, but made him a slave.

The Island was completely secured in less than a week, after the islands ruler Svuv was slayed in his office. Jiri began to regroup his army and organize an amphibious landing into the city of Fon, the ideal target for landings and naval supply if needed.

Jiri landed on Fon in 30 July 170. However, Fon was suffering from a mass riot and the people inside the killing each others like crazy. The Governor of Fon came to Jiri to negotiate, but the governor was killed on the beach, it is forgotten if it was Jiri or Jiri's retinue that killed the governor. The Death of the Governor, though cruel, was strategic for the city became even more unstable. Jiri merely rested for 2 days and marched in. The citizens were willing to yield to Jiri peacefully, which Jiri accepted, but Jiri did not want to rule the city peacefully. Then Jiri did something maybe in a fit of rage to relieve his anger towards his father and skeptics, when he acted out one of the worst atrocities of the entire Great War by massacring almost the entire populace of Fon. The news of this alarmed both, Peasants and the Royalists of the civil war.

Jiri was afraid that the Civil War participants would settle an armistice and unify against him, but he also suffered from logistical problems so he couldn't advance immediately and capture Dives. He waited. During his wait the disaster that helped Jiri a lot known as the Marquesses's peace happened. As a result of the "peace", Jiri's worst nightmare Samuel Berghof, the man that not only kicked Jiri's and Jamur's but also their fathers ass during the Revolutionary War, resigned as the Marshall of Workhold and established his own Kingdom of Hefaia. Not only that, but the Peasant army had attacked the resting Royal Army outside the city walls, because they were unaware of any peace talks. During this time, Jiri attacked and scored two birds with one stone destroying both the Peasant and the Royal main armies. Jiri also promised religious freedom to the Steel Order would he win, which gave Jiri a valuable military unit on his side.

After all this success two blunders awaited Jiri's military initiative. First the Rout at the Royal Keep, a.k.a the Steel Knights Campaign where the Steel Order tried to attack the Royal Keep by marching through Graille. This failed as the Knights withdrew for unknown reasons. The Second and the more devastating blunder was the Battle of Ravaged manor field.

### Battle of Ravaged manor field and onward

Jiri advanced and captured the Scale Manor and with it the Scale family were now his captives apart from Sexton Scale. One of these captive included the cousin of King Hanren, Athina Scale. She would become a major piece later on. Jiri decided to fight a pitched battle against the reorganized Royalist forces. Jiri had quite a hefty force as well as a giant of 6 meters. The Battle was a bloody one, and the Royalists did many mistakes like crossing the river early on in Jiri's right flank where the giant slaughtered many Royalist men. The Giant was paralyzed by Sir Rhys Ab and the tides turned. The main bridge was eventually captured by the Royalists and the Left flank fell after the death of Jiri's trusted lieutenant Komnenos. Jiri had to grit his teeth and withdraw to Dives. There Jiri began to take things slower and requested for reinforcements from Baathúr island.

Few months in Jiri began his eastern campaign however, it was stopped shortly after it began for a mysterious black wall one Rehvon tall had appeared just before the Steel Fort. Jiri's trusted warrior Benedict who wounded Octavio Perickard during the last battle and had joined the Steel Knights in the Steel Knight Campaign had been immured into the wall. Jiri thought the wall was familiar but couldn't completely remember. Jiri then reverse his plan and began an western campaign instead forgetting about Levinburg and the Royal Keep. First target was a poor city of Hadia which immediately pledged loyalty to Jiri, for they were secretly Jimgoists. A religion that stuck from the 70-90 occupation years. They handed over 500 quality warriors to Jiri. Jiri then advanced through small and minor villages until he besieged and captured Tadaheim and shortly after arrived in undefended Einez.

In Einez Jiri was challenged to an duel by a man named Gallu. Gallu was the only man in the city willing to fight. Jiri, confident of his skills accepted. Gallu threatened Jiri by saying that his bones were powerful. Jiri frowned and then smirked in disbelief. Gallu fought barehanded and Jiri wielded his Amagad Greatsword, a sword known for cutting through even steel easily. However, when Jiri struck Gallu, the blade didn't pierce and Gallu did indeed block the sword attack with his barehands. Yet, Jiri was too skilled with his blade that he had honed for centuries, and Jiri killed Gallu by attacking through Gallu's eye sockets into his brain. And thus Jiri captured Einez.

Soon after Jiri realized he had an lurker behind him. A man in full black robes. Jiri invited him to speak. The man told Jiri, that he was an envoy serving under Jamur and that Jamur had requested Jiri to join him in his conquest. Jiri then figured that the black wall was Jamur's. As much as Jiri loved Jamur as a brother and good friend, Jiri didn't want to risk his glory and conquest. He didn't want to stay in the shade no more. Jiri wanted Jamur to withdraw. Jamur had been waging wars for millenia he reasoned, but recently Jamur had been stripped from glory because of Eltil Ûng. Jiri sympathized with Jamur, but also wanted Jamur to understand his own position. Jiri, then used this info to further his goals in Edelmaa. After arriving at the Olav Castle he offered to parlay which the defenders agreed upon. Jiri requested for access to walk past the Castle which the unmotivated and low-morale defenders agreed upon. Then Jiri arrived in Meta-Gudur where he bargained with Konrad Perickard. Jiri wanted to hold a grand meeting with all factions of the war. All factions accepted and Keriff was the location for the negotiations.

The Treaty of Kerry's Farm followed, where many titles were thrown around. Jiri challenged Lyon Niskain, the heir to the Kingdom of Workhold and told Lyon he deserves the crown. Lyon disagreed, but Jiri presented Athina Scale, a woman of Niskain heritage. Lyon, still held the stronger claim so Jiri asked what if Lyon was to die. Lyon promised Jiri, if he were to die in clear circumstances, Jiri would inherit the throne. However, if any suspicion of an assassination is found Jiri would not inherit anything. Jiri agreed, though Jiri knew that he had the largest army and Lyon couldn't really hold true to his words if he was to resist Jiri's coronation. Jiri then played a game of dice with Konrad for the ownership of Meta-Gudur. After this, Octavio requested his heirloom castle, the Olav Castle to himself. Jiri, thinking that he had not actually conquered said castle gave it to Octavio. Jiri also told he wouldn't mind if Octavio was to establish a sovereign kingdom there which Octavio did.

Jiri informed everybody about Jamur and the threat he posed. Everyone agreed and formed the Great Coalition with Samuel Berghof, Jiri and Reyland Silven as the leaders of the Coalition Army. Jiri was upset, that it was Samuel not him that was the C-in-C, but he did also have respect towards Samuel for defeating Jimer in the Battle of Molten Desert in 93 AK where Jiri was also present. Jiri challenegd his brother to a pitched battle near the Scale Manor. Jamur, saddened by Jiri's choice to fight him tried to persuade Jiri out of it. Jiri didn't budge and thus they shook hands and agreed on a battle.

### Great Battle of Ravaged manor field

Jiri was a bit hesitant against his brother, but knew that if he was to duel him, he shouldn't hold back for Jamur was much more capable fighter than he was. Jiri then commanded his troops with the utmost skill and management he could. He managed to trap Jamur and Anneville, Jamur's wife in the middle of his troops. The dreaded duels ensued. Before Jamur was caught up, Jamur's wife Anneville was brutally killed by Jiri and his troops in a fight. Jiri constantly kept begging Anneville to concede, but the persisted. Though she was pierced with dozen spears from Jiri's soldiers she still breathed. Jiri quickly gave her the coup de grace in mercy. Then Jiri personally dueled 1-on-1 with Jamur. The Battle was a close one, but only scratches were achieved until Jiri managed to strike Jamur with a decisive blow to the spine which caused Jamur to limp back. Jamur used a secret scroll he received from Fiendcell which allowed him to teleport and so he did.

Lyon died during the Battle and Jiri wanted to be crowned instantly to avoid possible other claimants from claiming the throne. However, the ceremony was delayed to 20th July as opposed to 14th because Samuel and Octavio wanted to host lavish parties. In 20th July 172 the Coronation Day finally came and it is considered to be the Greatest Day in Edelmish history for the first time ever, the entire nation was united in spirit not only because the unified against the forces of Jamur, but because the horrible war was over.

Jiri swore, that he would become a respectable and good king and so his reign began.

## Pax Baaturica, when everything was nice

From 172 to 293 the Era of Peace and prosperity succeeded the terrible war. Jiri began to demobilize forces and relieving the peasants' standing in the kingdom. Though Jiri did not abolish slavery nor serfdom he did crack it down a bit. He even freed his own slaves including the Fiannesean he captured in 170. Jiri began to urbanize the country, by allowing peasants to settle in the cities Graille which boosted food production to unseen levels, because Graille was the most fertile land in all of Edelmaa, but it was not worked on because of traditional restrictions. Under Jiri's reign Meta-Gudur went from a poor-ghetto like city into an actual respectable city. Jiri also kept good relations to Hefaia and Olav the small nations of Samuel and Octavio. Jiri also established one thing that aided Workhold the most, which was relations into Olia and Jimrock. Before, Worvians were embargoed by Olians and especially Jimrock. Now that a Nüyan of Jimrock was in power, Jimrock began to trade and share its more advanced farming technology like a new plow.

During this time, together with his spouse Athina Scale, Jiri had six children; Conraquis, Diarmud, Katerose, Leondras, **INFORMATION REDACTED** and Mick. Jiri would not spoil any of his kids and would teach all of them to become good leaders capable of ruling and fighting.

All this made Jiri incredibly popular and he received the title of the "Second Good King". First one being Levi.