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=== Enlistment and Shiekuu Trials === | === Enlistment and Shiekuu Trials === | ||
At 22 [[Lethurèan Calendar|Lethurèan years]] (36 Tèran years), Merik enlisted in the [[First Valorèin Royal Army]], inspired by his family’s military legacy. The recruiter that inspired his enlistment spoke of the call to defend [[Uublai]] and those he loved from the [[Malisik Horde]]. His enlistment distressed [[Mèra Ûrlund Teslek|Princess Mèra]] 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 [[Lethurèan Calendar|Lethurèan years]] (36 Tèran years), Merik enlisted in the [[First Valorèin Royal Army]], inspired by his family’s military legacy. The recruiter that inspired his enlistment spoke of the call to defend [[Uublai]] 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'slémwé|Lethurèan Heaven]]. His enlistment distressed [[Mèra Ûrlund Teslek|Princess Mèra]] 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. | ||
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He proved to have natural leadership abilities and quickly rose through the ranks. He earned the attention of [[Shiekuu Master|Shiekuu Masters]] in search of apprentices. Master [[Zarek Skovarik]] and his lifemate [[Olona Skovarik]] of the [[Shiekuu Order]] took great interest in him. [[Zarek Skovarik|Master Skovarik]] dueled Merik in a test of his potential to become a [[Shiekuu Warrior]]. He 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. | He proved to have natural leadership abilities and quickly rose through the ranks. He earned the attention of [[Shiekuu Master|Shiekuu Masters]] in search of apprentices. Master [[Zarek Skovarik]] and his lifemate [[Olona Skovarik]] of the [[Shiekuu Order]] took great interest in him. [[Zarek Skovarik|Master Skovarik]] dueled Merik in a test of his potential to become a [[Shiekuu Warrior]]. He 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. | ||
Merik continued to rise to all challenges [[Zarek Skovarik|Master Skovarik]] put him against. He proved not only skilled, but resourceful. He was able to understand new martial arts quickly and proved to be a capable sparing opponent to his master and others. | Merik continued to rise to all challenges [[Zarek Skovarik|Master Skovarik]] put him against. He proved not only skilled, but resourceful. He was able to understand new martial arts quickly and proved to be a capable sparing opponent to his master and others. Soon [[Zarek Skovarik|Master Skovarik]] felt Merik was ready to complete the [[Shiekuu Trials]]. | ||
The [[Shiekuu Trials]] tested his physical, mental, and spiritual resilience. Merik excelled in tasks such as: | The [[Shiekuu Trials]] tested his physical, mental, and spiritual resilience. Merik excelled in tasks such as: | ||