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|relative1 = [[Džarak Teslek|Džarak]] | |relative1 = [[Džarak Teslek|Džarak]] | ||
|relative2 = [[Onja Vorlek Teslek|Onja]] | |relative2 = [[Onja Vorlek Teslek|Onja]] | ||
|relative3 = [[ | |relative3 = [[Svôldîr Teslek|Svôldîr]] | ||
|relative4 = [[Gerta Adnar Teslek|Gerta]] | |relative4 = [[Gerta Adnar Teslek|Gerta]] | ||
|aliases=[[Chosen Hero]], '''Honored Warrior of All Species'''|affiliation=[[Shaikû Order]], [[Valorîin Royal Marine Corp]], [[Heroine's Dynasty]], [[Teslek Mega-Farms Corporation]]|occupation = [[Shaikû Commander]], [[General Commander]], [[Wanderer]] | |aliases=[[Chosen Hero]], '''Honored Warrior of All Species'''|affiliation=[[Shaikû Order]], [[Valorîin Royal Marine Corp]], [[Heroine's Dynasty]], [[Teslek Mega-Farms Corporation]]|occupation = [[Shaikû Commander]], [[General Commander]], [[Wanderer]] | ||
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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. | 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 | 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. | 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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* [[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 [[Kîra Jel'lek|Kîra]] died in each others arms after being shot through the heart by a volley of gunfire. | * [[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 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 | * '''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 Kâtok|Slaughtering of]] [[Kâtok]] === | === [[Slaughtering of Kâtok|Slaughtering of]] [[Kâtok]] === | ||
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=== Return to [[Ûvlâ]] === | === 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]], [[Džarak Teslek|grandfather]], [[Gerta Ornan Teslek|great-grandmother]], and [[ | '''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 [[Svôldîr 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 === | === Reunion with Princess Mîra === | ||