Sandor am Toricki
Lord Sandor am Toricki
Sandor am Toricki is the Lord High Constable of Imesse and the maternal uncle of the High King of Imesse, Max III. He is the governor and administrator for all the lands of the High Kingdom owned and ruled by the High King himself (the Royal Domains of Northern Imesse). This means that Lord Sandor is the authority over 90,000 square miles and more than 184,000 souls, second only to the High King himself.
Sandor is a determined and ruthless opportunist who delights in taking advantage of any situation that results in personal gain or increased influence for himself. He cares very little about the cost such gains or increases might have to others, as long as he, personally, benefits in some manner. He is renowned for his love of gold and his desire for political power and authority. Past failures in leadership or command that might tarnish his reputation today are either denied outright or ignored completely. He has even gone so far as to have at least two of his most vocal political detractors physically threatened with violence to stop them from publicly criticizing him and his abilities.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
During the invasion of Cobal by Imessian forces in 215 AF, Sandor was one of the commanders of the forces tasked wtih taking and sacking the Town of Stomar. After a smooth crossing of the Caldar and a swift march to the town gates, Sandor was dealt a series of painful defeats over the course of a single afternoon that has come to be known as the Battle of Stomar Gate. In just a few hours of actual battle, Sandor lost two-thirds of his knights and one-third of his horses to the armed residents of Stomar without inflicting even a single confirmed casualty to the defending forces.
Before the sun had set, news reached him of the loss of all boats and supplies that had been left nearly undefended at the landing sight. While this loss cannot entirely be blamed on Sandor, he was a contributing voice in the decision to leave only a few dozen men to guard more than 60 barges and tons of supplies which were all burnt or seized before Sandor could even make it back to the beachhead.
Without waiting to hear about the status of the other Imessian force that had marched downriver to sack Selimar, Sandor found one of the last launches still capable of floating across the Caldar and took six of his knights and his horse back across the river to Terrick, where he quickly informed the local lords about these setbacks and painting himself in the best light possible. Many of the survivors of the Imessian forces that made it back to Imesse have remembered this "desertion" and hold Sandor in real contempt because of it. Chief amongst these are his nephew, the Baron Hal am Toricki.
Failures & Embarrassments
There is much evidence and testimony to the fact that Sandor was responsible for a significant loss of life and material at the Battle of Stomar Gate, and there is little doubt that his undiginified and dishonorable departure from the army was a further stain on his reputation. He has made every effort to discredit anyone that brings these facts to light today, but the specter of failure and desertion remains.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Sandor is driven to gain as much wealth, influence and authority as he can as quickly as he can, regardless of cost to others.
Vices & Personality flaws
Sandor has a legendary temper that has haunted him since his flight from Cobal after the Battle of Stomar Gate. He has twice flown into a public rage to the point of physically striking another noble for a perceived affront. There is a viscious and terrible rumour within the Court at Northridge that Sandor's wife, Esme Bimmin, did not die due to an illness in the months after she gave birth to their only child, Sara Toricki, but that she was srtuck dead by her husband for having voiced some criticism of him when his temper was up.
Social
Contacts & Relations
A close associate of Duke Turl am Nari and his son, Torum am Nari.
Family Ties
The older brother of Sabine Toricki and the uncle of the High King, Max III. His oldest half-brother was Hanley am Toricki and his son, the Current Baron of Beldoah, Hal am Toricki, detests his uncle because of his corrupt and greedy nature and his close association with Duke Turl am Nari. The Baron blames the loss of his father and grandfather on the Duke, and is convinced that his uncle had a hand in covering up the Duke's negligence.
Social Aptitude
Sandor is not well liked amongst the noble families of the High Kingdom. In fact, he is not well liked even among his own family. His nephew, the Baron of Beldoah, refuses to even speak with him. His sister, the Queen Mother, sees him as an interfering bully. His own daughter, Sara Toricki, has very real concerns that her own father might have had a hand in her mother's death.
Relationships
Wealth & Financial state
Incredibly wealthy, and rumored to be very receptive to bribes, kickbacks and layoffs of nearly any sort. A frequent lender of money to Torum am Nari, whom he uses as muscle for his intimidation schemes.
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Age
53
Family
Spouses
Esme Bimmin
(Wife)
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Children
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