Nether Polemos

Nether Polemos (First named: Ifrinn Stridsmadur) native of the south eastern corners of Iaddthis. Currently a citizen of the Confederation of Terraorientis, living in the town of Fides.

## Biography

### Mysterious Early Life

Nether doesn't quite like talking about his past, due to the fact it was quite troubling and difficult for him. He was born in the most south eastern parts of Iaddthis, part of a tiny tribe of his kind. He helped with small things around the tribe, as he didn't have much luck with hunting animals, rarely catching a chicken or rabbit. Early life was dangerous for him, parents dying when he was young, as life was difficult for his species. Around 11 years old, his tribe faced an attack that forced it to fall apart, leaving Nether alone, as one of the only survivors. Since that time, he began moving constantly, travelling every few months, usually moving close to the eastern coast of Mare Spei.

### The Life-Changing Meeting

Around 14 years old, he began moving away from the coast he travelled through, moving east. He eventually reached a new, cold climate similar to the one he was born in. He then found a tribe. A tribe that would change his life forever. The tribe consisted of only humans, much larger than his past tribe. Desperate, he tried to approach them. He was sadly met with an attack, forcing him to escape. He decided to live near, sometimes attempting to steal food from the tribe. Months later, he noticed the tribe migrating. Thinking it was his chance, Nether searched around, looking for more food that could have been left over. It was then that he met with Gajkok and other past members of the tribe that were abandoned. Scared, he attempted to communicate with them. Noticing it was going well, he asked the ex tribe members if he could join them . Luckily for him, they agreed. Due to him being a different species, and speaking a language that couldn't be understood, the tribe gave him the name, Ifrinn Stridsmadur (Meaning Hell Warrior) coming from his red skin.

### Contact with the Albians

Ifrinn lived with the tribe for years. He was finally getting food, and although he had a hard time understanding new things, he managed learn the tribe's language. After some time, his tribe was discovered by the Albian people who had just lost their home and had migrated south, and a new town, Fides, was established. After years he had contact with people outside his past and current tribe. He, as many others quickly embraced the culture and it was then that his named changed to Nether Polemos, however the language of Albians was hard to learn, and he continues to learn it to this day.

### Time in Fides

Nether lived in Fides for a long time, he met many new people, and one that would change his life forever. This person's name was Nabil, he was a young teenager with many amibitions to colonize the southern territories of Mare Spei. Nether saw this as an opportunity to return to the lands he was born in and try to find anyone of his species that has remained. Knowing that Nabil can't go alone, Nether went to the Regens and offered him a deal: Under Nether's guardianship, the teen could create a colony for Terraorientis. The regens seemed to like the plan, and allowed them to do so. They quickly packed their bags and began a journey to Mare spei, heading south west. Once they got to the body of water, they swam to the south, wanting to find a good place for the colony. And a good place they did find. The two of them founded the colony of Novae Spei.

**The Dominion of Mare Spei**

The first name of the colony was simply "Novae Spei" named after the town they both founded. Wanting to expand more throughout the land, they changed the name to "Dominion of Mare Spei". Nether and Nabil quickly got to work, making a port, first shops, roads and even a mining outpost farther from the town. The colony was searching for members, not with much luck, but the two of them were doing great alone. Nether decided to plan out an expedition south east, to try and find his species, or what remained of it.

**A Visit to Donslau**

Nether had recieved word of a new religion founding in Donslau. He wasn't much of a fan of religion over all, but he was intrigued, and traveled to the city. Once he got there, he was welcomed by Levius Sergov. Telling the man about his interest, Levius handed him a book. a book that reminded him of something. His own ancestors. When he was young, his father, a wise man told him a story of a man that brought his nation into greatness. The man's name was Joachim. Nether now remembered. He knew what he had to do. He asked to take the book and show it to Nabil, Levius agreed to let him take it, and so he set out on a journey back home. While leaving the town, however he heard a few men humming. there were 3 men humming a melody. a melody that inspired him. He now had an idea forming in his mind. On his journey back, he couldn't think of anything but the melody, coming up with lyrics. Once he returned, around midnight he sat down and grabbed a paper, writing lyrics as he imagined the melody in his head. he finished writing early in the morning, he impressed himself by how well he managed to write it. He called the song "Legions of Terraorientis", very excited to show it to Nabil.

**The Death of Giovanni**

The Death of his friend, the one who helped him when he was on the verge of death and starvation, the one who he owes every single achievement in his life to, mysteriously died. He had heard the news a couple of days after it happened, but he was still devastated. For many days, he wouldn't leave his own home. He left only once, when the Donslau speech was happening. It cheered him up, but he still couldn't forget the name Giovanni Zarvas.

**The End.**

After a long time staying in his home, separated from anyone, Nether couldn't take it anymore. After he woke up in the middle of the night, he walked outside and stared into the sea. He felt bad for what he was going to do. He knew nabil would be devastated. However he did not think twice. He grabbed his saber he had used for many years now, as tears fell on the ground, Nether took a deep breath and stabbed himself in the stomach. He was now gone... Or... was he?

**Return.**

He woke up on a beach, slightly buried by the sand. He couldn't believe it. The sword in his stomach was gone, and so was the wound, there was only a scar left. He got up, looking around. He didn't recognize this shore, but he began travelling, knowing he will get home whichever way he goes, after another shorter jounrey around Mare Spei, he found it. The colony still seemed to be in tact and he could finally sleep calmly back at home. He was still worried about Nabil though, as he was not there. He didn't even know how much time passed, but he began taking care of the colony again. Then, he realized, Novae Spei was not part of Terraorientis anymore. He was presumed dead, and he could enjoy freedom of the colony, until...

. . .

**Veteran's Return**

For months after, Nether had gone into obscurity. There wasn't any sign of him left in Terraorientis or Maremonta other than "his pride and joy", The greatest project Fides has seen yet, the "railway station" he designed. However, he once again stumples upon the city and makes his way back into the world.

However, it seems that his life will soon be cut short. After months of travel through the snow and rough terrain and due to his old age, he was becoming more and more fragile. Something he noticed. He may have been young, But a sickness is certainly possible...

And possible it truly was. In Fides, he only lived for two weeks. In that time he did get a safe place to stay, but eventually died peacefully, while sleeping.

*Fin.*