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[[Merek Tetorak]], | [[Merek Tetorak]], best known as the '''Ancient Hero''', is a legendary figure in [[Valorîin]] and [[Lethurîa]] history. Born to the noble [[House Tetorak]], he rose to become protector of the [[Kûlaron Dynasty]] and later king alongside his soulmate, [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak]]. His life, myth, and deeds shape the foundation of the [[Heroine's Dynasty]], the oldest known lineage among modern [[Valorîin]]. | ||
Merek’s story is revered in sacred texts and children’s tales, serving as both a symbol of virtue and an immortal warning about the price of defiance and the rewards of mercy. | |||
{{Character | |||
| name = Merek Tetorak | |||
| valorik = | |||
| oed = meh-rek teh-toh-rak | |||
| ipa = ˈmɛrɛk ˈtɛtoʊˌræk | |||
| image = MerekTetorak.jpg | |||
| imagecaption = The Ancient Hero, founder of the Heroine’s Dynasty | |||
| aliases = The Ancient Hero, King Merek | |||
| titles = King of the Heroine’s Dynasty, Protector of the Kûlaron Dynasty, Founder of the Shaikû Order | |||
| affiliation = [[House Tetorak]], [[Kûlaron Dynasty]], [[Shaikû Order]] | |||
| occupation = Royal Protector, Warrior, King | |||
| universe = [[Lethurîa]] | |||
| homeworld = [[Lethurîa]] | |||
| allegiance = [[Kûlaron Dynasty]], [[Free Species]], [[Shaikû Order]] | |||
| marital = Lifemated | |||
| partner = [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak]] | |||
| lovers = None | |||
| birthDate = Unknown (Millions of years ago) | |||
| birthPlace = [[House Tetorak]] Estate, [[Lethurîa]] | |||
| deathDate = Never died; answered the [[Call of It'slâmwâ]] | |||
| deathPlace = [[Lethurîa]] | |||
| cause_of_death = Answered the Call of It'slâmwâ (ascension) | |||
| status = Ascended/Deified | |||
| role = Mythic Progenitor, Unifier, Deliverer, Chosen Hero | |||
| species = [[Elder Valorîin]] | |||
| hair = Black (traditional depictions) | |||
| eyes = [[Color:Azure (Eye)|Azure]] (traditional depictions) | |||
| skin = [[Color:Porcelain (Skin)|Porcelain]] (traditional depictions) | |||
| gender = [[Male]] | |||
| height = 17 feet, 9 inches (legendary estimate) | |||
| weight = 390 pounds (legendary estimate) | |||
| physique = Towering, muscular, athletic | |||
| features = Distinctive facial tattoos (Valorîin lineage), ancient war scars | |||
| offspring = [[Descendants of the Heroine’s Dynasty]] (collective) | |||
| mother = [[Âla Gâlen Tetorak]] | |||
| father = [[Ûdnar Tetorak]] | |||
| sibling1 = [[Tesik Tetorak]] | |||
}} | |||
== Early Life == | |||
Merek Tetorak was born into the prestigious [[House Tetorak]], tasked with the safety and well-being of the [[Kûlaron Dynasty]]. By age sixteen ([[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Years]]), he was chosen to guard [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak|Princess Maira Kûlaron]]. | |||
[[ | He grew very close to [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak|Princess Maira]]. Though Merek was not permitted to leave her side—even while she dressed, bathed, or slept—he scrupulously honored the customs of [[High Valorîin]] culture, which forbade all physical contact between unmarried pairs. He slept on the floor, on a rug she had knit for him. Although [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak|Princess Maira]] offered to let him sleep with her, Merek insisted on following tradition, demonstrating both his restraint and loyalty. | ||
[[ | == The Lifemate Bond == | ||
One day, after [[Merek Tetorak]] had severely injured his back in the sparring yard, he finally submitted to [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak|Princess Maira]]’s request. Little did he know that this would be the night he became her mate. In a fit of passion, they performed [[The Ûlîum]]. Through this consummation, Merek and Maira were bound together forever as [[Lifemates (Valorîin)|Lifemates]], forming an unbreakable bond at the very heart of their people’s tradition. | |||
Later, [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak|Princess Maira]] disclosed to [[Merek Tetorak]] that she had been trying to persuade him to perform [[the Ûlîum]] for a quarter of a [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Century]]. This union was not looked down on by [[High Valorîin]] society; rather, it was seen as both natural and sacred, especially with the blessing of her parents. Sadly, Maira admitted she had been too shy to confess her love until that moment. | |||
== Rise to Power == | |||
With the ascension of [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak]] to Queen, [[Merek Tetorak]] served alongside her as the Twelve Queen and King—a title that emphasized their balanced partnership. While Queen Maira ruled and oversaw all affairs of state, Merek’s duties remained purely those of protection and martial leadership. This division of roles was not only respected but revered, establishing a precedent for future Valorîin rulers. Their united reign would define the foundation of the [[Heroine’s Dynasty]] and set a golden standard for generations to follow. | |||
== The Curse, War, and Deliverance == | |||
Rumors of war began to brew within the Royal Court, and it soon became known that Queen Maira’s father had been beheaded by the [[Sherok Imperial Guard]] on the order of the [[First-Flames]] for dissent against their rule. | |||
War broke out, and with it, most of the [[Noble Houses (Valorîin)|Noble Houses]] fled to the [[Cities in the Stars]]. Amid the tragedy of [[The Curse (Valorîin)|The Curse]], the [[First-Flames]]—albeit too late—realized the magnitude of their error. Seeking to right their wrongs, they found [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak|Queen Maira]] and [[Merek Tetorak]], revealing that both had been chosen in the [[Pre-Existence (Lethurîa)|Pre-Existence]] to rule over their fellow spirits and lead the forces of light against [[Malis|Malis']] growing darkness. | |||
[[Merek | As a sign of this divine charge, Merek and Maira were granted the [[Elements of It'slâmwâ]]. The master Solar Smith [[Hauthen Miltharî]] forged for them the legendary [[Blades of Evil's Bane]], weapons destined to confront and defeat [[Malis|Malis']] chief lieutenant, the [[Dark Prophet (Lethurîa)|Malismorâ]]. First, the pair delivered the [[Valorîin]] from [[Malisik]] captivity, guiding their people home to shattered worlds. | ||
Merek and Maira then united the [[Free Species]] and set forth to destroy the [[Malisik Horde]] and [[The Malismorâ]]. In the climactic confrontation, they proved themselves superior. At the final moment, atop the [[Gozog'nokan Observation Platform]], as they prepared to smite [[The Malismorâ]]’s head from his shoulders, their foe begged for mercy. Instead of exacting vengeance, Merek Tetorak and [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak|Queen Maira]] showed pity, casting him into the [[Depths of Gozog'nok]] and sealing the Rift. | |||
== Mercy and Legacy == | |||
With the war ended, they founded the [[Shaikû Order]], the most elite warrior brotherhood of the era, and established the [[Heroine’s Dynasty]]—a golden age of unity, peace, and valor. | |||
Their reign lasted for more than eighty [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Millennia]], and their lives became the standard by which all future generations measured greatness. In the end, they did not die, but answered the sacred [[Call of It'slâmwâ]], ascending peacefully beyond the mortal plane. | |||
== Myth, Worship, and Discovery == | |||
Merek and Maira’s story is central to Valorîin spirituality and folklore. Their names—and many variations—are given to descendants as a mark of reverence, much as humans name children after saints or prophets. Their deeds are recited at festivals and woven into lullabies, and their crypt—where their bodies and the [[Blades of Evil’s Bane|Blades of Evil's Bane]] rest—is said to have been discovered only by [[Zûrik Ûrlek]], [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek]], and [[Merik Teslek]]. | |||
== The Pre-Existence and Chosen Legacy == | |||
Legend holds that in the [[Pre-Existence (Lethurîa)]], the Divine Parents [[Merrik|Mother]] and [[Meera|Father]] asked the spirits to choose their own leaders, heroes, and heroines. Merek and Maira were among those chosen, and their names became a legacy carried by billions. | |||
== Lasting Influence == | |||
The Curse reduced the [[Valorîin]] lifespan from an ancient 3,000 [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Years]] to an average of 1,200 [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Years]], but Merek and Maira’s reign of 100,000 [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Years]] is mythically unique. The [[Heroine’s Dynasty]] is remembered as the first and greatest dynasty; its descendants number in the billions, with no direct claim to divinity, but all sharing in its legacy. | |||
== Trivia == | |||
[[The Ûlîum]], the act that bonded Merek and Maira, is now taboo, seen as both sacred and dangerous. | |||
Merek’s legendary size, strength, and features are the subject of hyperbolic tales and artistic renderings. | |||
Only three individuals are said to have entered the crypt of the Ancient Hero and Heroine. | |||
The story is often told to children as a lesson in loyalty, sacrifice, and the redemptive power of mercy. | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[High Valorîin]] | |||
* [[House Tetorak]] | |||
* [[Heroine’s Dynasty]] | |||
* [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak]] | |||
* [[High Valorîin]] | |||
* [[The Ûlîum]] | |||
* [[The Curse (Va Drothok)]] | |||
* [[Shaikû Order]] | |||
* [[Soul-Tether]] | |||
* [[The Binding (Valorîin)]] | |||
* [[Pre-Existence (Lethurîa)]] | |||
* [[Call of It'slâmwâ]] | |||
* [[Blades of Evil’s Bane|Blades of Evil's Bane]] | |||
* [[Cities in the Stars]] | |||
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