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{{Character

|name = Merik Teslek

|image = MerikTeslek.jpg

|oed=|image = MerikTeslek.jpg

|species = [[Valorîin|High Valorîin]]

|gender = [[Gender|Male]]

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|height = 12 feet 3 inches

|weight = 850 lbs.

|features = Scarred physique; explosion-shaped burn on left shoulder

|features = Scarred physique; explosion-shaped burn on left shoulder; Cybernetic Left Eye

|birthplace = [[Teslek Multigenerational Complex]]

|partner = [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mîra Ûrlek]]

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|sibling7 = [[Jîna Teslek Kolmenlek|Jîna]]

|sibling8 = [[Milren Teslek|Milren]] and [[Nîma Teslek Borlek|Nîma]]

|relative1 = [[~~Jarak~~ Teslek|~~Jarak~~]]

|relative1 = [[Džarak Teslek|Džarak]]

|relative2 = [[Onja Vorlek Teslek|Onja]]

|relative3 = [[Svôldiir Teslek|Svôldiir]]

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=== Enlistment and Shaikû Trials ===

At 22 [[Lethurîan Calendar|Lethurîan years]] (36 [[Tîran Calendar|Tîran-years]]), Merik enlisted in the [[First Valorîin Royal Marines]], inspired by his family's military legacy. The recruiter that inspired his enlistment spoke of the call to defend [[Ûvlâ]] and those he loved from the [[Malisik Horde]]. He spoke of the glory to his name and the place he would take in the [[It'slâmwâ|Lethurîan Heaven]]. His enlistment distressed [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mîra]] greatly. He had proclaimed his love for her. The shock of him leaving so soon after his confession of love disturbed her greatly. She explained to Merik that if he were to die at war she would not have the will to carry on. She pleaded for him to stay and reconsider, but to no avail.

At 22 [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan years]] (36 [[Tîran Calendar|Tîran-years]]), Merik enlisted in the [[First Valorîin Royal Marines]], inspired by his family's military legacy. The recruiter that inspired his enlistment spoke of the call to defend [[Ûvlâ]] and those he loved from the [[Malisik Horde]]. He spoke of the glory to his name and the place he would take in the [[It'slâmwâ|Lethurîan Heaven]]. His enlistment distressed [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mîra]] greatly. He had proclaimed his love for her. The shock of him leaving so soon after his confession of love disturbed her greatly. She explained to Merik that if he were to die at war she would not have the will to carry on. She pleaded for him to stay and reconsider, but to no avail.

Upon the moment of departure, [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mîra]] gave Merik a kiss so passionate that he almost considered not leaving. This is significant as touching, kissing, or even holding hands with a courter is against moral code in [[Valorîin]] culture.

Merik arrived at his initial bootcamp and distinguished himself for his mastery of [[Tie Paa (Martial Art)|Tie Paa]], overwhelming stamina, and his incredible strength. He not only was more physically capable than his comrades, but he also had an incredible wit and was sharper than most. His [[Kledrad]] named [[Malis ~~Íkodus~~]] drew attention for its flawlessness and unnaturally light weight even for a weapon made of [[Varkest]]. Merik would later in life discover the significant of these feats and his weapon.

Merik arrived at his initial bootcamp and distinguished himself for his mastery of [[Tie Paa (Martial Art)|Tie Paa]], overwhelming stamina, and his incredible strength. He not only was more physically capable than his comrades, but he also had an incredible wit and was sharper than most. His [[Kledrad]] named [[Malis Aikodus]] drew attention for its flawlessness and unnaturally light weight even for a weapon made of [[Varkest]]. Merik would later in life discover the significant of these feats and his weapon.

He proved to have natural leadership abilities and quickly rose through the ranks. He earned the attention of [[Shaikû Master]] in search of apprentices. Master [[Zarek Skovarik]] and his lifemate [[Olona Skovarik]] of the [[Shaikû Order]] took great interest in him. [[Zarek Skovarik|Master Skovarik]] dueled Merik in a test of his potential to become a [[Shaikû Warrior]]. Merik lost the duel, but that was expected. He, however, proved himself capable enough. [[Zarek Skovarik|Master Skovarik]] was impressed enough that he took Merik as his apprentice.

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=== Military Campaigns and Losses ===

==== Injuries ====

Merik receive many grizzly and gruesome injuries during his military campaign as a [[Shaikû Commander]].

These injuries include:

* Loss of his Left Eye

* Many Bites to his arms and legs

* Claw Mark to Stomach and across back.

* Lacerations to Legs and lower torso.

* Injuries of [[Genitals]]:

** Slash on [[Penis]].

** Partial damage to left [[Testicle]] due to [[Slug (Weapon)|Metal Slug]] penetration.

* Multiple Bullet wounds across entire body.

* Most notable burn on left side of chest, shoulder, and neck, due to [[Fusion Weapon|Fusion Rocket]] to that region of Armor. Armor was fused with chest but removed via surgery leaving deep explosion shaped scar.

* Cheek cut from right of mouth to right ear when captured and tortured.

==== Squadron and Casualties ====

'''Merik's''' squad, composed of [[Tarek Zurlek|Tarek]], [[Vorek Onoran|Vorek]], [[Yoren Sokova|Yoren]], [[Kîra Jel'lek|Kîra]], [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]], [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]], and [[Kîlik Mel'lek|Kîlik]], achieved numerous victories against the [[Malisik Horde]]. However, the war and the relentless grip of the [[The Curse (Valorîin)]] took a devastating toll:

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* [[Yoren Sokova|Yoren]] was ionized by a [[Plasma Weaponry|Plasma]] Explosion.

* [[Vorek Onoron|Vorek]] and [[Kîra Jel'lek|Kîra]] died in each others arms after being shot through the heart by a volley of gunfire.

* '''Delkar's Rampancy:''' [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]] was a quarter [[Tîran]], three quarters [[Valorîin]]. This somehow weakened his resistance to [[The Curse (Valorîin)|the Curse]]. He had recently confessed his love for [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]] and was to be discharged within a [[Lethurîan Calendar|Lethurîan Week]]. However, a tragic turn of events occurred an Delkar became [[Rampancy|Rampant]]. [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]], [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]], and '''Merik''' were the only surviving members of '''Merik's''' original squadron. ~~Well~~ [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]] became [[Rampancy|Rampant]] he turned into a Vampiric, Zombie-like creature. '''Merik''' was forced to run him through with [[Malis ~~Íkodus~~]]. '''Merik''' lived [[Lethurîan Calendar|years]] believing he had been forced to slay his subordinate and friend. He left [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]] to grieve while returning to the [[Shaikû Headquarters]]. She never returned, she was marked ''Missing-in-action.'' '''Merik''', however, was quite certain she committed [[Ritual Suicide (Valorîin)|''Ritual Suicide'']].

* '''Delkar's Rampancy:''' [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]] was a quarter [[Tîran]], three quarters [[Valorîin]]. This somehow weakened his resistance to [[The Curse (Valorîin)|the Curse]]. He had recently confessed his love for [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]] and was to be discharged within a [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Week]]. However, a tragic turn of events occurred and Delkar became [[Rampancy|Rampant]]. [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]], [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]], and '''Merik''' were the only surviving members of '''Merik's''' original squadron. When [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]] became [[Rampancy|Rampant]] he turned into a Vampiric, Zombie-like creature. '''Merik''' was forced to run him through with [[Malis Aikodus]]. '''Merik''' lived [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|years]] believing he had been forced to slay his subordinate and friend. He left [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]] to grieve while returning to the [[Shaikû Headquarters]]. She never returned, she was marked ''Missing-in-action.'' '''Merik''', however, was quite certain she committed [[Ritual Suicide (Valorîin)|''Ritual Suicide'']].

=== [[Slaughtering of ~~Kaatok~~]] ===

=== [[Slaughtering of Kâtok|Slaughtering of]] [[Kâtok]] ===

[[Kâtok]] was the most notable posting of Merik's career. It was the most casualty ridden conflict for both side within the last fifty-thousand-[[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan-Years]]. It last four [[Tîran Calendar|Tîran years]] and resulted in 10 billion civilian casualties, ~1 billion [[Tîran]] soldiers, ~500 thousand [[Valorîin]] warriors, and over 20 billion [[Malisik]].

=== Post-Military Wanderings ===

Merik did not immediately return to his homeworld. Instead for seven [[Lethurîan Calendar|Lethurîan years]], Merik roamed many planets across [[Yedistren]], lending his skills to the vulnerable and forsaken. His acts of service included:

Merik did not immediately return to his homeworld. Instead for seven [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan years]], Merik roamed many planets across [[Yedistren]], lending his skills to the vulnerable and forsaken. His acts of service included:

* '''Rebuilding Efforts:''' Restored homes and infrastructure devastated by war.

* '''Healing and Protection:''' Treated wounded civilians and defended settlements against raiders, wild beasts, and Malisik remnants.

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=== Return to [[Ûvlâ]] ===

'''Merik''' began to suffer greatly from [[The Curse (Valorîin)|the Curse]]. He was only able to subsist off [[Blood]] and [[Alcohol]]. He was suffering from what many [[Valorîin]] refer to as the Creature. It would manifest itself through feelings, emotions, and the cravings. '''Merik''' almost succumbed to [[The Curse (Valorîin)|The Curse]] several times. He would venture far from civilization in a near-rampant, delusional state. The only part of his mind in control would take him to places to hunt beasts and feed. During one of these "hunting trips," he found himself in the [[Northern Reaches]] of [[Ûvlâ]]. Here he witness the [[Malisik Horde|Malisik Horde's]] invasion force. He was fortunate that he was there at this pivotal moment for the [[War on Ûvlâ]]. He slaughtered the first scouting part which would delay the [[Malisik Horde]] for some time. He was able to warn the [[First Valorîin Royal Army]] of the invasion. When arriving home, he encountered an intervention with his [[Lûwela Niiran Teslek|mother]], [[Malek Teslek|father]], [[Onja Nel'lek Teslek|grandmother]], [[~~Jarak~~ Teslek|grandfather]], [[Gerta Ornan Teslek|great-grandmother]], and [[Svôldiir Teslek|great-grandfather]]. He interrupted the intervention with news of the invasion. He then left for his home within the [[Teslek Multigenerational Complex]]. [[Anîta]] expressed her concern. She reveals that [[Lûwela Niiran Teslek|Lûwela]], his mother had been speaking to her. [[Lûwela Niiran Teslek|Lûwela]] asked [[Anîta]] to speak with him as she knew [[Anîta]] and '''Merik''' were close. [[Zûrik Ûrlek|King Zûrik]] had sent '''Merik''' a letter wishing to speak about [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mîra]] and the ''"Nature of War."'' Merik left the following morning.

'''Merik''' began to suffer greatly from [[The Curse (Valorîin)|the Curse]]. He was only able to subsist off [[Blood]] and [[Alcohol]]. He was suffering from what many [[Valorîin]] refer to as the Creature. It would manifest itself through feelings, emotions, and the cravings. '''Merik''' almost succumbed to [[The Curse (Valorîin)|The Curse]] several times. He would venture far from civilization in a near-rampant, delusional state. The only part of his mind in control would take him to places to hunt beasts and feed. During one of these "hunting trips," he found himself in the [[Northern Reaches]] of [[Ûvlâ]]. Here he witness the [[Malisik Horde|Malisik Horde's]] invasion force. He was fortunate that he was there at this pivotal moment for the [[War on Ûvlâ]]. He slaughtered the first scouting part which would delay the [[Malisik Horde]] for some time. He was able to warn the [[First Valorîin Royal Army]] of the invasion. When arriving home, he encountered an intervention with his [[Lûwela Niiran Teslek|mother]], [[Malek Teslek|father]], [[Onja Nel'lek Teslek|grandmother]], [[Džarak Teslek|grandfather]], [[Gerta Ornan Teslek|great-grandmother]], and [[Svôldiir Teslek|great-grandfather]]. He interrupted the intervention with news of the invasion. He then left for his home within the [[Teslek Multigenerational Complex]]. [[Anîta]] expressed her concern. She reveals that [[Lûwela Niiran Teslek|Lûwela]], his mother had been speaking to her. [[Lûwela Niiran Teslek|Lûwela]] asked [[Anîta]] to speak with him as she knew [[Anîta]] and '''Merik''' were close. [[Zûrik Ûrlek|King Zûrik]] had sent '''Merik''' a letter wishing to speak about [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mîra]] and the ''"Nature of War."'' Merik left the following morning.

=== Reunion with Princess Mîra ===

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== Notable Battles ==

* '''[[First Battle of Notalkor]]:''' This was '''Merik's''' first major engagement. He was deployed with his squadron to [[Notalkor]] a Temperate grassland world with three massive [[Mega Farm|Mega Farms]], all run by [[Teslek Mega-Farms Corporation]]. The engagement lasted half [[Lethurîan Calendar|Lethurîan Month]] or fifty days, with the [[First Battle of Notalkor]] lasting five days. Merik and his squadron were recalled after fifteen days when the [[Valorîin Royal Elite Corp]] and [[Valorîin Royal Marine Corp]] were able to properly deploy. [[Tarek Zurlek|Tarek]] perished within the last few hours of the battle.

* '''[[First Battle of Notalkor]]:''' This was '''Merik's''' first major engagement. He was deployed with his squadron to [[Notalkor]] a Temperate grassland world with three massive [[Mega Farm|Mega Farms]], all run by [[Teslek Mega-Farms Corporation]]. The engagement lasted half [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Month]] or fifty days, with the [[First Battle of Notalkor]] lasting five days. Merik and his squadron were recalled after fifteen days when the [[Valorîin Royal Elite Corp]] and [[Valorîin Royal Marine Corp]] were able to properly deploy. [[Tarek Zurlek|Tarek]] perished within the last few hours of the battle.

* '''[[Battle of Kaatok]]:''' In this decisive confrontation, '''Merik's''' strategic brilliance turned the tide against overwhelming Malisik forces. Yet the victory came at an unimaginable cost—all but five warriors, leaving him the only warrior left standing. Surrounded by the bodies of his comrades and countless foes, Merik's spirit was nearly broken.

* '''[[Fortress Siege of Alinkar]]''': At a snow-covered fortress, Merik and 700 Valorîin warriors faced a Malisik ambush. '''Merik''' was knocked unconscious during the skirmish, when his [[Valorîin Command Armor|Command Armor]] was struck by a [[Fusion Weapon|Fusion]] Rocket. It melted to his chest leaving him with his iconic chest scar. [[Vorek Onoron|Vorek]] and [[Kîra Jel'lek|Kîra]] perished due to ''fatal'' injuries. [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]] and [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]] saved '''Merik''', but were unable to heal [[Vorek Onoron|Vorek]] and [[Kîra Jel'lek|Kîra]] due to [[Wounded Heart (Lethurîa)|Wounded Hearts]].