Ontaz (ON-taz)
President of the Vincaran Federation Gea'Artonani Ontaz Levtor
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Mental characteristics
Sexuality
Education
Accomplishments & Achievements
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Social
Family Ties
Relationships
History
Ontaz and Xarax were close friends who shared a vision of a world where Vincarans could have their own country again without stifling under imperial rule. Ontaz's political acumen, knowledge of history, and skill as an orator combined with Xarax's fervor and military expertise to form an unstoppable team. Ontaz's levelheaded attitude contrasted with Xarax's hotheadedness, but they rarely argued. Both were utterly dedicated to their mission and wanted a better future for their people, especially their own children. Together they sparked the Great Civil War and are considered the founding fathers of the Vincaran Federation, even if Xarax didn't live to see the nation's birth.
History
Meriza was unmarried well into her 30s, which was unusual and stigmatized in Vincaran culture. Under pressure from her parents to find a husband, she turned to her longtime friend, Ontaz. He had confided in her that he was gay and also dreading the necessity of marrying to keep up his reputation. They decided to wed, have one child for the sake of appearances and familial obligations (and because they both liked the idea of parenthood), and then live happily, platonically ever after. She supported the relationships he discreetly had with other men through the years, even though he never found lasting romance. They were close friends and devoted co-parents. Ontaz and Meriza remained married for 35 years, until her death of natural causes at age 71. No one, not even their son, knew the true nature of their relationship.
History
Ontaz is proud of his son and pleased to see him following in his footsteps. Nartok has great respect for his father and seeks his approval, although he also wishes to make a name for himself on his own merits without always being thought of as "Ontaz's son." Ontaz understands this and encourages his offspring's ambitions.
History
Ontaz badly misjudged Xeres at first, assuming the physically frail crown prince would be a weak leader. He quickly learned otherwise after Xeres's ascention to the throne, and grew to grudgingly respect the young emperor. His opinion further softened through the years, and after Xeres' death Ontaz even called him "a great man" when offering condolences to Empress Vazali. Xeres sympathized with the Vincarans' desire for independence up to a point, but he could never forget that his father, Xeebon, had most likely been assassinated on Ontaz's orders. Xeres treated Ontaz with the respect due to a fellow national leader while negotiating the Treaty of Jantrala, but kept personal conversations to a minimum. A private phone line connected their offices after the Great Civil War in hopes of diffusing future conflicts. It was rarely used, but carried some tense conversations during the Waznat Crisis and the standoff at Erdiza.
Comments