Stephan
King Stephan 'seven-inch' Baskar, of Basq (a.k.a. Prince Consort of Rivell, Lord of murder, Shooshuva slayer, kinslayer,)
I was trained from the same time I could think, that they point, I kill. Whatever method, what ever cost, there was a job and it must be done. And here I stand before you, king of lands of thousands and the lord of murder. Do you really think I've changed so much to be a fair judge?-Stephan to Iti on why he never judge criminals, even treason A Bard of Rivell Known as the Jack of Hearts. Stephan was a prominent member Grunkle's Angels, as well as a member of the true Basq royal family. Though he just wanted to enjoy life as a bard, his heritage and charm would make him one of the most politically powerful beings of Undinia. Though he would often use his magic to change his form, and hiding his true form, there was one he practically liked.
Why don't we judge you, would you care to risk it?
Pre Grunkle's Angels
Stephan would be born in secret within The Princess Tower, before being left on the doorstep of the Joker's Inn. Very little is known about about Stephan at this time, what is known is he was well educated in etiquette, history, social interaction, music, and poisons. Stephan would be presented as a already trained bard to Queen Anora in 108 Fey, becoming her personal bard. Being adapt and sniffing out others secrets. ruining more then one lord or lady within hours of them moving against the Queen. Killing his first assassin before it could even reveal itself at 14. The body would be found a week later once it started to smell, leading to a lecture in disposal from Harlequin. In 115 Fey Stephan took on the role of teaching Princess Cecile in addition to his other duties, specialising in intrigue and The Game, Stephan would teach her to hide her true cunning, thus getting people to let their guard down around her, similar to how the did around his flamboyant, playful nature that masked his sharp wit. It would be shortly after this Stephan got a reputation for flirting and bedding members of the court, making his secret finding more effective. Stephan would later be a victim of his own lessons, falling into Cecile's manipulation right into bed. Starting a relationship in secret in 120 Fey.Aiding with the Crisis
Romours would reach Queen Anora of a group of adventures dealing with the chaos in the world and ordered Stephan to join them and report back. He would hire a pirate crew to take him and join Grunkle's angels within the Mire of lost souls where he would assist them in traversing the swamp. He would not take part in the Battle of Voidcape however, reporting back to the Queen. He would return to Rivell to help with the Civil war, He would hang back finding information from both Cecile and Harlequin, though the information would disillusion him from the Harlequin's control. He would then work with Zumil to free the others from his mothers prison, before going after Geneviève. Making a 'pact' with Iti, Stephan would sneak into the Hobgoblin camp at night and assassinate his mother. He would then declare himself king of Basq to stop the fighting. He would continue to travel with the group, gaining am antagonistic relationship with Chiko, Traveling north Stephan would close the Fey tear before aiding in the war of the North, killing a Shooshuva during the Battle of High town, being gifted a bone whip from it's tail. He would support László in the north before heading south. During the demonic invasion of the silent lake he would kill Ashare, becoming the new lord of murder. In the aftermath Stephan would stop a war between The White City and Rivell by 'surrendering' to Queen Anora, he would expose the Harlequin and marry Cecile to unite the realm, though would comment in private this might have been her plan. He would spend some time reforming the bards before re-joining the angel's to lead the Battle of the Isles, taking on a command aspect, he ordered the sinking of the Lacertillian artillery ships, before re-joining Chalres to prepare for the final war effort. He would successfully prevent keep the peace between the various factions in his blunt way, even calling Malkav "A jumped up bloodsucker having a temper tantrum". He would also be the one to push for a united north Rivell under a single Grand Duke. During the battle of the Sardian Ruins, he would navigate the angels through the battle with expertise to rival the battle hardened Darr, though would find himself ill equipped to deal with the champion, he would aid the group by casting a spell given to him by the wandered, allowing the others to get a seconded wind.Unifying the kingdoms
Stephan would spend the years following the crisis he would spend majority of his time forming both the kingdom of Basq under Rivell and the bards playing the game. Using the bard information network already established a series of inns that served as job posts for adventures to help deal with the kingdoms problems. Realizing László and Jindrai were doing the same thing in their home area's he worked together with them to create larger guild that transcended kingdoms. He would also spend time building up the industrial power of Basq, founding the first true non magical place of learning, giving employment to the ancient mimics. He would also fund an expedition eastward though this would end in a War. 136 Fey he would become Prince consort of Rivell as Cecile took the throne, though he would act more in an advisory role rather then as joint ruler. He would spend the rest of his life strengthening the realm and world. He would advance the technology of the area, especially smelting to improve tools and equipment.Disappearing into legend
After Cecile's death, Stephan would pass his title as King of Basq to his daughter in law, he would slowly take a less role in the running of the country, going on more adventures in disguise. He would eventually disappear from the public eye, only being spotted occasionally.
Player:Jordan
Adventures guild: S Rank
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Adventures guild: S Rank
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Date of Birth
98 Fey
Year of Birth
4097
35 Years old
Birthplace
Princess Tower
Children
Sex
Male
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Brown shoulder length
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned
Height
5'10"
Belief/Deity
Atheist
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