Arkin Kardesh

ARKIN KARDESH

Lo Arkin Kardesh rarius civitatis Turia (translation: I am Arkin Kardesh of the Warriors of Turia)

Born to the Caste of Physicians, his father Kardesh the Physician (origin Treve, Royal Physician to the Court of Turia) and his Free Companion Ayla Cieran of the Scribes of Port Kar (origin Venna) as their first son and second child. First child, his older sister Ambrosia, disappeared enroute to her Free Companionship ceremony. Another sister is rumoured to be Ariel Cieran of the Scribes (once First Scribe of Hellenos).

The mother, the Lady Ayla, died, in childbirth bringing him into the World, and he was practically raised solely by his 8 year older sister, guardsmen, and slaves of the House of Kardesh.

Sent to the Slave Pens and Kennels of Port to become a member of the Green Caste after being sworn to the Home Stone of Turia and spent 3 years there as an apprentice before leaving his commission and seeking another path than that of his parental sire.

Trained to become a rarius in magnificent Ar under the tutelage of his uncle, the older Brother of his Scribe mother, and became a friends of Steel serving in Ar for almost 8 years.

Spent 3 years in Thentis learning the Tarn, meanwhile working as a scout and Messenger.

Returned to Turian soil and took service as a Messenger and Tarnsman for the Keep of Stones of Tahari under the Banner and Shield of Turia, reswearing his oath to the Home Stone this time as a rarius, having lowered his Caste in his absence from the High-walled City on the Plains. Serving 2 times 4 years at the Keep of Stones of Tahari before returning to claim his inheritance upon the untimely death of his father, Kardesh the Physician, laying claim to the House of Kardesh as its rightful heir.

Serving Turia as a Tarnsman and Messenger he soon got appointed Emissary of the Nine-Gated City and not long after he was made First Emissary after starting two embassies on foreign soil making the House of Kardesh on the Isle of Hellenos and in the Port City of Schendi.

Appointed to a seat on the Advisory Council of Turia he was responsible for maintaining alliances and creating new Allies and open new routes of Commerce.

Taking the Schendi Scribe, the Lady Abda Nazima Charna as his Free Companion, after she had performed several years of service to the House of Kardesh in Schendi.

Having been loyal to his Home Stone for many years he would later take of the cloak and seal as First Emissary over a matter of Honour contra service to an Administrator who saw personal gain over Gorean Law.

Spending a few months in the City of Jove due to the aid of Cara Claire of the Physicians and the kindness of Jove's Administrator, Dareios Varro. The twins of Arkin Kardesh and the Lady Abda was born in Jove, they are named Ayla and Mehira.

Taking commission as a Mercenary Captain to Thentis he started forming a Tarns Wing, while aiding the Ubar Edane and the Ubara Eden.

Have now filed claim to the Home Stone of Fort Haskins in the Boswell Pass, a Home Stone once held by the Lady Ariel Cieran, awaiting Scroll from the Repository in magnificent Ar in response to his claim.

Achievements of note:    Fought against multiple opponents of the Black Caste and won

                                    Became a Blood Brother of the Rarius Red of the Oasis of Two Palms (they have held earth and grass together)

                                    Fought the Kurii on the Isles of Hellenos (first time)

                                    Became an ally of the Tatrix, the Lady Scarlet of Hellenos

                                    Created alliances on behalf of the City of Turia on the Isles of Hellenos, the City Port of Schendi, Talmont, magnificent Ar, in Telnus on Cos and upheld them all

                                    Became an ally to the Tatrix of Tharna

                                    After first encounter with the Kurii he was approached by the Conclave and offered to become a member

                                    Became and ally of the Ubara of Schendi, and the mighty Ubar Ulafi

                                    Became and ally to Master Benzj, the Administrator of Caelum Port

                                    Fought the Kurii assault on Tetrapoli (second time)

                                    Rescued the Panther Judy from the Chains of the Port City of Schendi

                                    Fought a Kurii scouting party on the Isles of Hellenos (third time, second time on Hellenos)

                                    Fought the Kurii in the Oasis of Two Scimitars (fourth time)

                                    Founded the Paga Falls Tavern, a Paga Tavern of good reputation

                                    Fought and was able to prevent the Kurii invasion of the Isles of Hellenos (fifth time, third time on Hellenos)

                                    Performed the Rite of Free Companionship with the Lady Abda Nazima Charna of Schendi

                                    Sired two daughters, Ayla and Mehira, with the Lady Abda Nazima Charna

                                    Created alliances on behalf of the City of Thentis with the Isles of Hellenos, the City of Besnit, and Ivory and Bones

                                    Created alliances on behalf of Fort Haskins with the Isles of Hellenos, the City of Bazi, and the City of Besnit

Note - Above achievements are documented ones