Leopold Von Evander

# Leopold (Dundy) Von Evander

Leopold Von Evander is a nobleman born in Kustenland, Centonia. Those who have had the displeasure of encountering him have described him as a

## Leopold Dundy Von Evander

Evander in his political office in Sania.

### Aliases

Dundy, Fool, Drunkard, The Mad Tyrant, Leo

### Occupation

Cosipar of the Empire of Brezen, Thane of Huhelstath, Thane of Estbrol

### Past Occupations

Public notary in Kustenland, Governor of the Eastern colonies of Columbia, Organizer of the Kavisayn Democratic Liberation party, Minister of Foreign affairs of the Kavisayn Yasmarist Republic, Lord of Brezen, Minister of Foreign affairs of the Kavisayn Imperial Republic,

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not so successful banker, democratic revolutionaire turned oppressive nobleman, founding father of many nations around the world (manyno longer existing), and a remarkable average diplomat. He is the founding member of the house Von Evander, deriving from his mysterious fathers surename Evander.

### Physical Description

Evander is a bald and nearly hairless man with weathered orange skin and yellow eyes. His stature is generally unassuming in comparison to his strength looking almost frail on first glance . Due to a genetic mutation present at birth and a life changing event imbuing him with a strange power, Evander has almost always looked much older than his age. He often dresses warm despite the situation donning thick suits and robes.

### Family

Leopold has three sons, Aneirin, Laszlo, and Konrad spread between two wives one of Palanorean descent who mothered Laszlo, the other of Gwyddonian descent who mothered Konrad and Aneirin.

### Early Life

Leopold Von Evander was born to Alejandro Evander, a Dalmascan Immigrant, and a Centonian mother, Elise Steinhauer, in Kustenland, Centonia. He was the fourth of their children, the only one born with a strange genetic mutation. His skin was a ghastly shade of orange and it was apparent that he was nearly entirely hairless by the time he was an infant. Tragedy rocked his childhood with the death of both of his parents at the age of 9. He was separated from his siblings not long after their deaths and lived on the streets of Kustenland, committing petty crimes and begging for food for at least a year. One day, he found himself walking by a small temple set up by members of Order. He was attracted to it, recognizing the sermons they had sung from those sung to him by his father. He walked in and sat down, listening to them preach to the few Centonians that passed by. The presence of free food and a dry place to stay turned the church into a place he regularly stopped by, he had befriended the missionaries and through this vessel of religion he had brought back a small piece of his family. The missionaries, touched by his story and impressed with his devotion to religion adopted him, raising him as one of their own. They provided him with a formal education, an appreciation of philosophy and the arts, all of which he would’ve been robbed of had he not stopped by that fateful day. He worked as an apprentice to a notary in the city, learning the ways of contract and polite society. He heard of a land far out, discovered by a Dalmascan explorer Jose Columbo. Upon further investigation he found an expedition to settle the lands by a wealthy businessman, Joseph Winfield. Bidding farewell to his guardians he packed up his belongings making for the new world.

### Life in Columbia

Leopold befriended the other expeditioners  whilst they journeyed to their destination. Making plans and learning about their lives alike. They hoped to establish a democracy free from the noble houses of old. Upon reaching Columbia they set up a small camp at Severanopol before venturing forward. He was instrumental in the development of the town, helping attract new members to their community. Through mining, logging and giving out personal loans he had amassed some wealth. He used his experience as a notary and his wealth to begin his most ambitious idea yet, the Bank of Iaddithis.

Disaster struck, as a member of the colony, Benjamin Fabian Bache, grew jealous of Winfield's authority and success. One night he had spread oil and gunpowder around the colony and lit it as the colonists went out on a hunting trip. Upon returning to his home, Leopold discovered his home, and wealth destroyed. The colonist abandoned Severanopol. Many returned to their homes in the old world, others sought refuge in the westward colonies of Presven, Grafton, and Sweetwater. Although Leopold had spent some time in Winfields colony of Sweetwater, his mind repeated the events of that terrible night over and over again. He could not live upon that wretched continent any longer. After a heartfelt goodbye to his good friend Joseph, he headed home, to Kustenland.

### A Journey to the North

Leopold enjoyed the peace and familiarity of Kustenland, yet his ambition longed for more. He heard of a republic in the far north similar to his abandoned project in Columbia, after a few months of deliberation he set forth upon a journey to the republic of Kavisay. He traveled across arcane forests filled with the most peculiar of creatures, countless mountains great savannahs and deep valleys. As his supplies dwindled so did his spirit. In the woodlands south of the vale Sarnon, Evander came upon a great beast. Standing 8 meters high, with sharp claws of iron and shining golden coat, the bear charged at him. A battle for survival ensued, The great beast ripped and tore at Evander with nothing but a simple dagger to defend himself he jumped atop the beasts back in a moment of adrenaline and lodged his dagger into its shoulder. The bear let out a great roar rearing upon its hind legs dropping Evander to the ground. With no options Leopold grabbed the nearest weapon he could reach, an oak branch. The beast, weakened but fueled with rage, charged at Evander, this time however, Evander raised the branch impaling the beast through it's belly before it could rip through his neck. Unfortunately, The bear fell unto Evander, the log just barely missing his torso. Exhausted, wounded, and near death. He crawled out from under the bear till he could crawl no longer, in what he believed would be his last moments he prayed to Order that his next life would not be so eventful. As he closed his eyes he heard a strange voices as large figures appeared in his sight carrying him away to some unknown place. He awoke to the smell of stew and herbs finding himself bandaged in a homely hut, salves applied to his wounds. The occupants brought him in to their homes applying salves. He stayed there for a few weeks. It would appear as though the blood of the bear combined with the medicinal salves had both aged his appearance, yet granted him extraordinary abilities of regeneration and strength. He thanked the leader of the Tribe, Hrodulf, for his generosity promising him great wealth in return for saving his life. Infatuated with the beauty of the region, Leopold wrote to Joseph of his journey and the potential of the region. He payed a man from the tribe to deliver the message and continued his journey to what he hoped would become his new home, Kavisay.

### Life in Kavisay

Upon his arrival in Kavisay, Leopold quickly realized the instability of the region. The so called "Republic" was a one party state ruled by an ineffective regime. He found work in the capital as a logger and notary. Gaining interest from the people as he published pieces of literature advocating for democracy. Unfortunately it would only be read by the educated few, the majority of the Republic was illiterate as a result of the regimes ineffective governance. However, the publications reached a secretive organization west of Kavisay known as "Avalors Rangers". They offered Evander resources and money in return for overthrowing the current regime. Thus, Evander began a push for a Democratic revolution in Kavisay forming the Kavisayn Democratic Liberation Party. Through the efforts of his supporters, funding from Avalors Rangers, and fears of a revolution, the leader of Kavisay granted Evander the postion of "Minister of Foreign Affairs for life" in the 5th restructuring of the Kavisayn government since his arrival. For the first time since Columbia, he was in a position that allowed him to make positive change. He bettered political relations with Kavisays neighbors, as well as foreign powers in hopes of strengthening Kavisays global position. He remarked upon Kavisays disproportionate food supply to population ratio citing the governments continued mismanagement as the reason for the famine in it's overseas territory in Arvonia as well as some homeland cities. In the middle of his career he was contacted by the son of the Dictator, Lad Wonsa.

He sought to establish a monarchy in Kavisay that would take control of all government operations, solving both the famine, the lack of a proper roadway and overall improving the nation. Without much thought, Leopold agreed and so began a coup of the Yasmarist Party. After little deliberation Lad Wonsa was declared Cosipar of the first Kavisayn Empire and granted noble titles to his supporters, amongst whom was Evander. He charged Evander (who referred to himself as Von Evander due to his newly acquired noble title) with the task of developing a fort north of sania to better provide logs, furs and income for the capital. This fort was named Breznov and saw the first homeland skirmish of the Birch war when a Vextorian raiding party unsuccessfully attacked it's residents. This led to an occupation of the Vextorian Capital Goldluck, where Evander helped plunder the city as revenge for their attack on his estate. The Imperial Republic of Kavisay saw a temporary era of peace in Kavisay thoughout which Evander amassed a small fortune, he was able to send vast amounts of resources to his friend Hrodulf and his newly founded Kingdom of Freisia. In return Hrodulf granted Evander the title Thane of Estbrol, a small woodland village east of the Fresian capital Rhoddinbrok. Depsite the commendable successes of the imperial government, tensions rose from the disgruntled Yasmars, unfortunately Evanders own actions in the Yasmar government came back to bite him. He had bettered relations with his home country, centonia. They did not take a liking to his overthrowing of the former government and had began funding a revolution spearheaded by members of the old regime. The rangers, who had formerly supported Evander felt as though he had not accomplished what he promised, turned to the Yasmars. The Salvation Revolution began, two major military forces helped the otherwise outnumbered Yasmars regain control of the Kavisayn homeland. The Cosipar abdicated the throne, forcing the nobles to declare independence and form their own federation, their capital state being Brezen.

### New beginnings, again, again.

Leopold had gone insane. This was the second time one of his attempts to better a society through his democratic ideals failed. He barred entry of any Yasmar from his territories, barricaded himself in his chambers entering a deep state of anger and betrayal. It was around this time that he received a letter from his old friend Joseph. It requested his presence in Winfields newest settlement, Huhelstath. He had taken Evanders advice and, with the blessings of Hrodulf, founded Huhelstath. The message was cryptic, but came with a present. A knife and a piece of blood stained oak wraped together with sinew. Evander recognized the dagger from that fateful night bringing him out of his state of madness. He arranged for a horse to be readied and rode for Freisia. Upon his arrival he felt a sense of uneasyness. The town was beautiful but only a few residents remained. A frail servant greeted Evander walked his horse to the stables and led him to Winfield's chambers. The smell of the too familiar medicinal salves filled Leopolds nostrils, his eyes widened as he gazed upon what was left of his mentor. Many years had passed since Evander was last in Freisia may more since he has last seen Winfield, now old and dying. Winfield had no heir to his lands, most of his friends long gone, with his dying breath he named Leopold his successor.