Cyxi

Grand Yart Cyxi Armados (a.k.a. 'The Owl')

A mysterious man from the tribe of Jakarri, Cyxi's early life is known in little explicit detail, something he is believed to be deliberate in the involvement of, for those who say other details rarely live to tell the tale. A tall and fearsome figure among his ‘savage’ kind, Cyxi combines the warlike nature of the tribes of the grasslands with a cunning and ambition to go beyond merely raiding other tribes. As well as his tactical knowledge and use of traps, he also bears technological advantages over the other tribes of the Jazyart, using scale armour and organised formations strangely similar to those in the Kingdom of Xu, which has led to many whispers as to his rise to power. Over the years, however, Cyxi has managed the uneasy tribes of conquering, bargaining and negotiating the fellow tribes of the steppes into a single great confederation, which now sets its sights to the south, where perhaps even the mighty castles may fall to them and their new benefactor. A great warlord hoping to plunder and create a great kingdom for his sons to inherit, Cyxi wishes to achieve what no Yart before him has and build a legacy for generations to come.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Not as strong and physically fit as he used to be, he is often carried around by his servants and lets his sons take over many of the lesser battles, at least when he isn't concerned about winning glory.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Determined to overcome adversity by whatever cost, it is rumored that the reason Cyxi is so obsessed with greatness is that the sky god Karakorus, in the form of the Great Octogriff, appeared to him in a vision, telling him to conquer all lands beneath the sky. From then on, Cyxi led his tribe into war after war, first winning a great victory against Yart Miata of the Samaki tribe in 736. This wasn’t merely with brute force but cunningly scouting the battlefield with traps that demoralised and weakened the enemy before swooping in for a quick victory, giving him the nickname of the Owl among his people.
With all but one of his battles against the other Yarts ending in victories, Cyxi took many wives and fathered many sons. Unusually, he did not even keep his urges within the human species! Two of his wives were originally captured Yamachai from shipwrecks, with four of his many sons being half-breed silverskins. His most recent, and perhaps most prestigious wife, however, is none other than a centaur from the kingdom of Xu, arranged by General Xou in exchange for aid.

Gender Identity

Man,

Sexuality

Attracted to women, though not only human women.

Education

Having been raised by his father Qosa to be a Yart, Cyxi is knowledgeable in the practise of leadership, and has only excelled in this as his Yartdom has grown into a confederation containing all of the Jazyart tribes.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Has won many victories in battle.
United the tribes of the Jazyart.
Boasts that he shall conquer the Kingdom of Evergnon and plunder all of its riches, then drive the Dominion out of Mekonia.

Failures & Embarrassments

Lost a battle against Yart Nima of the Dokog tribe in 745, despite having twice the number. This battle was avenged at the Battle of the Middle-Hill in 748, though.
Is whispered to have only ascended to his position via foreign aid, particularly by his rivals.

Mental Trauma

Occasional bouts of psychosis and seizures, though his close guard and advisors monitor this.

Intellectual Characteristics

Cyxi is a zealous Yart, committed strongly to the griffon god Karakoros, and is desperate for either himself or his sons to fulfill his 'destiny' of conquering the world, one nation at a time. He is a master tactician, even if his strategic thought isn't necessarily the strongest.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Cyxi is an ambitious Yart, not only wishing to unite the Jazyart tribes under a single banner, but conquer the lands of southern Tzunar, particularly Evergnon to settle as a new empire to rival the Dominion or Vulgar.

Likes & Dislikes

An older man of excess, Cyxi enjoys simple pleasures alongside conquest. Drink, violence and promiscuous sex are common themes of his gatherings.

Virtues & Personality perks

Diligent, determined, a skilled warrior and general.

Vices & Personality flaws

Alcoholism, lust, easily angered.

Social

Hobbies & Pets

One of the only Yarts in history to ride an imperial griff instead of a warhorse or murk as others do. Is thus capable of flight and ranged attacks through his mount.

Current Status

Uniting the Jazyart tribes and preparing to war on Evergnon

Current Location

Ongyur

Species

Human

Ethnicity

Jazyart

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Grand Yart

Age

45

Pronouns

He/him/his

Gender

Male

Eyes

Hazel

Hair

Brown. As is the tradition among most Jazyart tribes, Cyxi's black hair is only allowed into three stripes down the head, one down the middle and one above each ear. They are not permitted to cut this or their mustasche, and so all of these are very long.

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Light but with a mild tan.

Height

About 5"10 or 177cm.

Weight

77kg.

Known Languages

Having united many tribes, Cyxi is fluent in many of their tongues. Not so much in the tongues of neighbouring regions.

Ruled Locations

• Ongyur