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King Martin Leongling
Prince of Callic, The Peasant Prince, Thunderoar, Planeshifter, Cursebreaker, Realm Walker, Relic Seeker, Dragonfriend

High King of the Six Realms, Leader of the Company

The Great Realm
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Akanowa
1062 AF

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The Relic Quest Campaign

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High King of the Six Realms, Leader of the Company

Vladslav Sokolov, regarded as one of the smartest men alive by many, was born the bastard of a rich man of the city. Unacknowledged by his rich father, he was swiftly thrown into a orphanage in one of the rougher districts in the city.
 
His quick wits and prodigal ability with invention led to the appearance of Mr. Yellow, who offered the young boy an education at the Academy and a life away from poverty. The sponsorship of the technology wing of the government allowed Vladislav to reach great heights indeed.
 
At 23 he was made a Professor of the Academy, where he published many groundbreaking papers (including one that offered an explanation for the supernatural powers of the Whispers). Vladislav became rich, fat and happy! Then Mr. Yellow came to collect on his investment.
 
Far from upset, Vladislav was happy to join the group Mr. Yellow led: the Innovators. A group of the greatest minds in the city, and soon Vladislav was leading them. He met his wife (a government employee) who opened up a small slice of compassion in his heart, had his daughter Eyas, and found a peaceful existence in tinkering with the world around him.
 
Things changed when his wife died, and he created his greatest invention yet. The ability to grant a normal man the abilities of a Whisper. Perhaps it was the death of his wife, perhaps the moral pleading of his daughter. Perhaps it was simple greed. But upon his creation of the Device, Vladislav felt a tinge of regret. Could he give the powerful men in charge, who already held the city in a death grip, superhuman powers? No-one would ever be able to question their authority ever again.
 
Vladislav decided to use the Device on himself. Little did Vladislav know he was a Whisper himself and the abilities of the Device played havoc with his innate powers, transforming them into power space-time powers. The Council of Elders was alerted however and Vladislav had to flee into the night with Eyas, using his new teleportation ability to escape.
 
Mobilising the deadly assassin, Formel, to hunt the wayward inventor, the Council of Elders and the Innovators will have their revenge.
Age
36
Date of Birth
22nd April
Gender
Male
Eyes
Grey
Hair
Brown (Greying)
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White
Height
5'7
Weight
78kg

Appearance

Physical Description

He possesses a stocky build, with a hard, rounded belly portruding from his midsection. He is relatively strong but heavy, loud and not terribly agile.

Body Features

He possesses no identifying marks; he is a rather plain man. One might notice his long, thin fingers however and his thick moustache that dances upon his upper lip.

Facial Features

He is not ugly, but also not quite handsome. He possesses a broad, square face but a charming smile often rests upon his face. Despite this, it never really seems to reach his eyes...

Identifying Characteristics

None, really. Sure, you would recognise him but he's nothing special in appearance. If anything, his mocking smile would be the standout.

Physical quirks

His fingers are long and dexterous and standout from his more brutal appearance.

Apparel & Accessories

His clothes mark him as an old noble; rich waistcoats, elegant pocketwatches and fine leather boots adorn his person but now bear the marks of the road. Stains cling to the velvet, buttons appear missing and the pocketwatch clunks to twelve every hour.
 
He also possesses a fine set of lecturer robes. The back falls to mid-thigh, but on the sides they drop lower still. The sleeves are long and once would have brushed the ground, before Vladislav modified them. The collar is the deep scarlet silk of the Academy. They are quick and work well as a outside coat.
 
They are a light grey, conspicous to anyone who knows the Academy, and mark Vladislav as having obtained Professorship. The very highest rank the Academy offers.

Specialized Equipment

He holds a fine set of tinkering tools, of his own design, and a bandolier that is capable of holding an array of chemical compounds, bombs and other tools.

Special abilities

Vladislav was once a Whisper, a rare supernatural user of the city. This was unknown to himself and use of the Device transformed his powers.
 
Now, Vladislav can teleport in a blast of space bending energy. His range extends to 2 miles and he can go anywhere he can visualise. Perhaps, with the Device's help, he could do more... who knows?

Mentality

Personal history

Vladslav Sokolov, regarded as one of the smartest men alive by many, was born the bastard of a rich man of the city. Unacknowledged by his rich father, he was swiftly thrown into a orphanage in one of the rougher districts in the city.
 
His quick wits and prodigal ability with invention led to the appearance of Mr. Yellow, who offered the young boy an education at the Academy and a life away from poverty. The sponsorship of the technology wing of the government allowed Vladislav to reach great heights indeed.
 
At 21 he was made a Professor of the Academy, where he published many groundbreaking papers (including one that offered an explanation for the supernatural powers of the Whispers). Vladislav became rich, fat and happy! Then Mr. Yellow came to collect on his investment.
 
Far from upset, Vladislav was happy to join the group Mr. Yellow led: the Innovators. A group of the greatest minds in the city, and soon Vladislav was leading them. He met his wife (a government employee) who opened up a small slice of compassion in his heart, had his daughter Eyas, and found a peaceful existence in tinkering with the world around him.
 
Things changed when his wife died, and he created his greatest invention yet. The ability to grant a normal man the abilities of a Whisper. Perhaps it was the death of his wife, perhaps the moral pleading of his daughter. Perhaps it was simple greed. But upon his creation of the Device, Vladislav felt a tinge of regret. Could he give the powerful men in charge, who already held the city in a death grip, superhuman powers? No-one would ever be able to question their authority ever again.
 
Vladislav decided to use the Device on himself. Little did Vladislav know he was a Whisper himself and the abilities of the Device played havoc with his innate powers, transforming them into power space-time powers. The Council of Elders was alerted however and Vladislav had to flee into the night with Eyas, using his new teleportation ability to escape.
 
Mobilising the deadly assassin, Formel, to hunt the wayward inventor, the Council of Elders and the Innovators will have their revenge.
 
A Personal History of Vladislav:
 
324: Birth
 
325: Given to the orphanage by his unknown mother. 
 
333: Spotted by Mr. Yellow and taken under his ring. Enrolled in the Academy. 
 
340: Graduates from the Academy. Bcomes a Researcher. 
 
342: Becomes a Lecturer at the Academy. 
 
344: Becomes a Professor at the Academy. 
 
346: Mr. Yellow comes to collect his investment. Vladislav is taken to join and The Innovators. He also meets his future wife, Maria. 
 
348: After a worldwind romance, Vladislav and Maria marry.
 
349: Eyas is born on the brightest day of the year. Perhaps a small omen to her pure heart and unwavering willpower. 
 
354: Assigned Summa Mens of the Innovators. 
 
358: Maria dies; some suspect foul play. She was becoming more outspoken against the Council of Founders. This disillusioned Vladislav's faith in his employers. 
 
360: He creates the Device. He defects from the Innovators, stealing the Device as he does so.

Education

Vladislav was educated at the Academy, the greatest centre for education in the known world. Those who attended looked down upon other Universities (like Clear Water University), an attitude encouraged by the elitist establishment.
 
Like any budding nobleman he learnt about all manner of things; art, politics, literature. He also specialised in alchemy and dabbled in medicine. In the latter two, Vladislav proved himself to be quite gifted.
 
His greatest gifts however, lie in bio-mechanics and theoretical physics. Whether it be allowing something to phase through an object, or placing a living brain inside a robot, Vladislav can do it. This ability is the lynchpin of his genius and sets him far beyond anything his academic peers could whip up.

Employment

Vladislav was scooped up my Mr. Yellow at the age of 9. From then he was placed in the Academy for learning. He graduated early (unsurprisingly) at the ripe old age of 16 and was then employed as a researcher. He soon excelled, gaining the rank of lecturer rapidly at 18. The only reason he did not obtain Professorship earlier, despite posessing the qualifications, is because a large cable of the Academy hated the eccentric inventor. He was coarse, loud and not a noble by birth. However, his subliminal papers meant he could ignored no longer and he was soon, with clenched teeth by his peers, granted Professorship at 23. 
 
He enjoyed life at the Academy. It was the cutting edge of technology, with the smartest minds around. Of course, Vladislav found them slow but he enjoyed bouncing ideas off of them. He would watch with glee as their faces contorted with concentration before he finally gave them the answer in simplier terms. He delighted in his students also; he was a rough mentor but he enjoyed the rapt faces of people basking in his knowledge. He was a good employee; mean, but liked by the students for his devil-may-care attitude and accepted by his peers for his genius. 
 
It is a known fact that he made modifications to the security system at the Academy, much to the chagrin of Mr. Yellow after Vladislav went rogue. 
 
At 25 he was snapped up by Mr. Yellow and sent to work for with a group called 'The Innovators'. Now these were Vladislav's people... no-one in the city were smarter than them. Soon Vladislav was creating inventions and furthering science beyond the wildest dreams of man. This is how he has also gained such a remarkable ability in alchemy and medicine; the Innovators hold many abilities unknown to the masses...
 
His employment there was even more fruitful and he made many friends in the Innovators. Indeed, he even took control of them, eventually, when Mr. Yellow decided to step down and hand over leadership to his protege. This, of course, ended once Vladislav betrayed the Innovators and ran for his life. Good things cannot last, it seems.

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25th Aprileth 1063 AF

Saying Goodbye

by King Martin Leongling

And here it is, the end at last. Tomorrow, Caerbhall heads off towards the Dreamlands, of wherever else he may want to go. Takuma will embark on a life of adventure, exploring the mysteries of the world, and I shall remain shackled to a throne until the end of my days.
 
The end of the Company.
 
My thoughts are mixed on my position, if I am frank. I never wanted to take a throne; I wanted adventure but after having had one I'm not so sure I want that either. I think all I really want is for Magden to return, for the chance to speak to my mother and father. That, of course, is something not even a Kingship can buy.
 
Moreover, I didn't expect to make it this position. I saw death in my dreams and the snuffing fire of my own greatness. Now I survived I suppose I'm still waiting for someone to tell me otherwise. I accomplished everything so easily that I feel it was a dream and I still have the tasks ahead of me to undertake. Of course that cannot be true, otherwise I wouldn't hold this burning guilt in my chest. I wouldn't have to hide my nightmares from Jen.
 
I embarked on the quest to save others, to save everyone and I failed in doing so. Worse, I had to take the final life myself. I've heard the people are calling me Martin the Great but the only thing I seem to be 'Great' at is failing others. I fought with all the strength I possessed but I couldn't save members of the Kingshield, I couldn't save the young cubs and pups that had their lives ripped away in a instant when the Otherking ambushed us. With the bravado of a fraud, I led men towards their deaths. To save the Realm? Or to boost my ego, to make a father proud who I never even met? And then instead of turning the Otherking, and saving those he dominated, I killed him, likely snuffing out the light of a thousand worlds he was maintaining. Some may argue, as Takuma and Caerbhall have, that I needed to do so. He was too dangerous to be kept alive... that feels like an excuse to justify a wrong. Now I have to settle the fact I have blood on my hands, and I likely will indulge in more before my reign finally ends.
 
Sure, I put on a brave face for Takuma and Caerbhall. For Jen. For Lela. I may even appear carefree. But as my powers develop all it means is I can experience all the suffering around me. No matter how much help I can offer, I know I can't fix everything. As before, I feel as if I've been thrust into a position I am wholly unprepared for and uniquely tailored to fall short at. With my friends leaving that means I only have Jen to support me and I cannot place my full burden on her. It is already breaking myself; I can't ask another to take that. Tomorrow my hand will shake when Caerbhall leaves, and Takuma soon after. I shall then become a single light against the darkness of my own mind, but remain I must. Ever flickering.
 
I cannot let them know this however; it is not their weight to carry and so I shall smile, until I cannot any longer. I shall find solace in my family, in a daughter I can raise to be better than I ever was. Ardon may be broken, for now, so Lela shall be my shield against my tortured thoughts. Not as a crutch, I hope (what a wretched role for a child) but as a reminder I have accomplished something of pure good. And with my teaching and Jen's, I hope she can grow to be better, happier, and less confused than I ever was.
 
So I have my daughter, and Jen. I have my duty and I can do my utmost to build this realm for the many, not the few. I am happy, mostly. But I am also aware of the hypocritical nature of my role as sole ruler. I know the falsehoods behind my victory, the many bodies I have had to run up to hold my banner high. My sword may only be soaked in the blood of one, but somehow I still seem to have waded through a pool of it.
 
Martin the Great indeed.

Martin's Journal Ordered oldest to newest

  1. Another Dream
    28 Marcheth 1062 AF
  2. Shin Li
    28 Marcheth 1062 AF
  3. The Golden Rose
    29th Marcheth 1062 AF
  4. Potato Choices
    5th Aprileth 1062 AF
  5. Kingship
    20th Aprileth 1062 AF
  6. Unstoppable
    25th Aprileth 1062 AF
  7. As the Father Says, so the Son Fails
    18th Mayeth 1062
  8. Fall Winds and False Smiles
    20th Mayeth 1062
  9. A Letter to Jen
    25th Mayeth 1062 AF
  10. A Means of Inspiration
    10th Julyeth 1062 AF
  11. Holding the Shield, Only
    14th Julyeth 1062 AF
  12. The Otherking
    15th Julyeth 1062 AF
  13. The Origin Festival
    23 Julyeth 1062 AF
  14. Desperation
    29th Julyeth 1062 AF
  15. Magden
    10th Augusteth 1062 AF
  16. Getting Better
    12th Augusteth 1062
  17. Fitting for a Crown
    1st Septemberith 1062 AF
  18. Saying Goodbye
    25th Aprileth 1063 AF

The major events and journals in Martin's history, from the beginning to today.

Another Dream

You have another dream. You are rolling down a hill... the dark grass is springy and as you roll, you see a deep purple sky above you. Lightning flashes across it. The dream shifts, and you see a forlorn fortress covered in mist. Dark shapes shift in the ...

07:48 pm - 24.03.2021

Shin Li

Today I met Shin-Li again. She was as beautiful as ever and I still felt what I thought was a spark. And things were going well, to begin with. But then I began discussing my family, and Rabbittown and I could see her losing interest. I don't blame her, i...

10:00 pm - 24.03.2021

Battle of Yushao's Edge

Martin was a decisive factor in the victory and gained the title 'Thunderoar'

1062 AF

The Golden Rose

At least I made amends after that terrible display the other day. Shin-Li was, as expected, terse and did not seem entirely happy with my apology. That cannot be helped, and if I'm honest, I'm not really concerned otherwise. My passion for Shin-Li burnt u...

11:12 am - 08.04.2021

Potato Choices

Is there no end to this? Things were going this way and I imagine there is a far greater reserve of darkness in store for us. I should have known what Caer was going to do; I should have been better. I let this happen to him, I may have caused it even. ...

11:25 am - 08.04.2021

Eavesdropping

Martin sits by the door and tries to listen to what's going on.

1062 AF

Kingship

Magden asked me what makes a King... I'm still not sure but I'm starting to feel like I'm becoming one. We headed to Takuma's old town (he used to be a Lord, if you can believe that). He seemed to have a grievance with the people there and honestly, it ju...

07:11 pm - 26.05.2021

Unstoppable

Where to begin... The climb was treacherous. With Takuma wounded there was nothing else to do but carry him; the fox had a few tricks up his sleeve though. A small piece of magic when my own failed. I may be imagining things but I feel as if he's, per...

06:08 pm - 16.06.2021

As the Father Says, so the Son Fails

What do you do when the animal you trusted was just manipulating you the entire time? Everything was just a lie? It hurts... and I'm lost, I don't know what I should do now, where I go? Of course, I was never supposed to know! Magden has been prepping...

08:06 pm - 30.06.2021

Fall Winds and False Smiles

(Note: No false excuse here, but this could be better. But Martin is not quite a poet so it's accurate to him. Better to focus on the message than the style). You spent your days wishing for fairytales, but you lacked what they needed. You were nev...

04:21 pm - 01.07.2021

A Letter to Jen

Dearest Jen, Things have taken a rather drastic turn. I talked to Caerbhall earlier, and his insistence of Edward's fidelity led me to believe that I might not even be his son. I must be a Leongling, in blood, but it's likely I descend from one of the ...

03:32 pm - 23.07.2021

A Means of Inspiration

Dearest Jen, I had another dream last night. Something dark. Something... final. Hopefully my last messages were also received by yourself. I've charted a fair part of our travels but I hope you can also see how much I've changed. Or not, rather......

02:57 pm - 02.09.2021

Holding the Shield, Only

Dearest Jen, [Relays the Race to Raman]. And the worse part? I was useless against the Bobcat. I'm now better with the sword, yet I still failed to help... my training was for naught. It's not only that, it's the fact that my being involved made it...

02:36 pm - 08.09.2021

The Otherking

Dear Jen, I have been a fool. Worry not, this is not a letter of depression! But I understand how ridiculous my troubles on being nothing more than a collection of artefacts, of not being able to stand againt the Bobcat have been. Perhaps a small part ...

03:29 pm - 05.10.2021

The Origin Festival

A triumph, despite my misgivings! And a another blow against Lui Bei and his ilk who seek to divide this realm (or at least further their own gains). I can hardly contain my own excitement with the whole day! And Jen, what luck. I hardly expected what was...

09:01 pm - 13.10.2021

Desperation

Dearest Jen, That fool! Arthur has betrayed me, attempting to stage a coup and kill me in India. And worse, he has recruited the Raj to his side with false promises of independance. It frustrates me more than it worries me. I thought I could appease Ar...

04:27 pm - 28.10.2021

Magden

He's gone. He left me and I couldn't do a single thing about it. I tried so hard to summon the magic. I tried! But I was useless in the only real moment I've ever been needed. I didn't even get to tell him how I've forgiven him, how I don't hate him, ...

04:58 pm - 28.10.2021

Getting Better

This past week has been a whirlwind. I feel as if an entire life's worth of activity has happened in that time. As this happens I worry again about burning out... I still feel as if my future is already marked out for me. I managed to see Magden again...

10:24 pm - 30.11.2021

Fitting for a Crown

The duel with Arthur was fierce and I still carry the injuries but it needed to happen. Hopefully the result can make Arthur rethink his views. Please guide him Mithani. It feels strange to have reached this point. More than half a year's journey, cul...

04:32 pm - 02.01.2022

Saying Goodbye

And here it is, the end at last. Tomorrow, Caerbhall heads off towards the Dreamlands, of wherever else he may want to go. Takuma will embark on a life of adventure, exploring the mysteries of the world, and I shall remain shackled to a throne until the e...

12:50 pm - 06.02.2022

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