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=== Enlistment and Shiekuu Trials === | === Enlistment and Shiekuu Trials === | ||
At 22 [[Lethurèan Calendar|Lethurèan years]] (36 [[ | At 22 [[Lethurèan Calendar|Lethurèan years]] (36 [[Têran Calendar|Têran-years]]), Merik enlisted in the [[First Valorèin Royal Marines]], inspired by his family's military legacy. The recruiter that inspired his enlistment spoke of the call to defend [[Ûblai]] 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|Lethurèan Heaven]]. His enlistment distressed [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] 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, [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] 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 [[Valorèin]] culture. | Upon the moment of departure, [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] 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 [[Valorèin]] culture. | ||
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* [[Yoren Sokova|Yoren]] was ionized by a [[Plasma Weaponry|Plasma]] Explosion. | * [[Yoren Sokova|Yoren]] was ionized by a [[Plasma Weaponry|Plasma]] Explosion. | ||
* [[Vorek Onoron|Vorek]] and [[Kèra Jel'lek|Kèra]] died in each others arms after being shot through the heart by a volley of gunfire. | * [[Vorek Onoron|Vorek]] and [[Kèra Jel'lek|Kèra]] 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 [[ | * '''Delkar's Rampancy:''' [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]] was a quarter [[Têran]], three quarters [[Valorèin]]. This somehow weakened his resistance to [[The Curse (Valorèin)|the Curse]]. He had recently confessed his love for [[Elêta Terlek Pavarii|Elêta]] and was to be discharged within a [[Lethurèan Calendar|Lethurèan Week]]. However, a tragic turn of events occurred an Delkar became [[Rampancy|Rampant]]. [[Elêta Terlek Pavarii|Elêta]], [[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 [[Lethurèan Calendar|years]] believing he had been forced to slay his subordinate and friend. He left [[Elêta Terlek Pavarii|Elêta]] to grieve while returning to the [[Shíkû Headquarters]]. She never returned, she was marked ''Missing-in-action.'' '''Merik''', however, was quite certain she committed [[Ritual Suicide (Valorèin)|''Ritual Suicide'']]. | ||
=== [[Slaughtering of Kaatok]] === | === [[Slaughtering of Kaatok]] === | ||