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'''Merik Teslek''' is a hardened warrior. Shaped through his tour of war, he has become one of, if not the most skilled warrior of the last several 100,000-[[Lethurêan Standard Calendar|Lethurêan-years]]. He is hailed as the “Chosen Hero” and “Honored Warrior of All Species,” is a central figure in the ''[[Legends from Lethurêa Series|Legends from Lethurêa]]'' saga. As a [[Dûrka]] of the [[High Valorêin]], Merik battles with the consequences of war and the relentless grip of the [[The Curse (Valorêin)|The Curse]]. His journey weaves love, loss, and redemption into the tapestry of [[Lethurêa|Lethurêa's]] ongoing struggles. He is betrothed to [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] of the [[Heroine's Dynasty]]. His bond with [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra Ûrlek]] serves as both his emotional anchor and a catalyst for his growth. Eventually he becomes known as the '''[[Chosen Hero (Lethurêa)|Chosen Hero]]''' of Prophecy.

|name = Merik Teslek

|image = MerikTeslek.jpg

|birthplace = [[Teslek Multigenerational Complex]]

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

|birthPlace=[[Teslek Multigenerational Complex]], [[Ûblâ]]

|offspring1=[[Lêsêa Teslek Zarlek|Lêsêa]] and [[Zarek Teslek|Zarek]]

|offspring2=[[Zûrê Teslek Alkaren|Zûrê]] and [[Melik Teslek|Melik]]

|offspring3=[[Léla Teslek Ornard|Léla]]

|offspring4=[[Malen Teslek|Malen]]

|offspring5=[[Jaren Teslek|Jaren]] and [[Zarith Teslek|Zarith]]

|offspring6=[[Volona Teslek Vorder]]

|offspring7=[[Kûlik Teslek|Kûlik]] and [[Gía Teslek Kêrlek|Gía]]

|mother = [[Lûwela Nêran Teslek|Lûwela]]

|father = [[Malek Teslek|Malek]]

|sibling1 = [[Mathinar Teslek|Mathinar]] and [[Zeginar Teslek|Zeginar]]

|sibling2 = [[Džesela Teslek Zerenlek|Džesela]]

|sibling3 = [[Nê'eta Teslek Gaalen|Nê'eta]]

|sibling4 = [[Odêa Teslek Vornlek|Odêa]] and [[Korek Teslek|Korek]]

|sibling5 = [[Nelik Teslek|Nelik]] and [[Vélen Teslek|Vélen]]

|sibling6 = [[Almik Teslek|Almik]]

|sibling7 = [[Jêna Teslek Kolmenlek|Jêna]]

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

|relative1 = [[Jarak Teslek|Jarak]]

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

|relative3 = [[Svôldiir Teslek|Svôldiir]]

|relative4 = [[Gerta Adnar Teslek|Gerta]]

|aliases=[[Chosen Hero]], '''Honored Warrior of All Species'''|affiliation=[[Shíkû Order]], [[Valorêin Royal Marine Corp]], [[Heroine's Dynasty]], [[Teslek Mega-Farms Corporation]]|occupation = [[Shíkû Commander]], [[General Commander]], [[Wanderer]]

Merik was born into privilege on [[Ûblâ]], within the sprawling [[Teslek Multigenerational Complex]]. His family, stewards of the [[Teslek Mega-Farms Corporation]], wielded immense influence, yet Merik's upbringing was steeped in humility and duty, instilled by his war-scarred father, [[Malek Teslek]], and his nurturing mother, [[Lûwela Niiran Teslek]]. At less than a [[Lethurêan Standard Calendar|Lethurêan Year]], he was introduced to his life long friend and future partner, [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]]. They were fast friends and proved inseparable. As soon as Merik was allowed on his own, he took up partial residence at the [[First Royal Palace]] migrating to and from, the [[First Royal Palace]] and the [[Teslek Multigenerational Complex|Multigenerational Complex]].

At 22 [[Lethurêan Calendar|Lethurêan years]] (36 [[Têran Calendar|Têran-years]]), Merik enlisted in the [[First Valorêin Royal Marines]], inspired by his family's military legacy. The recruiter that inspired his enlistment spoke of the call to defend [[Ûblâ]] 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|Lethurêan 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 [[Valorêin]] culture.

'''Merik''' began to suffer greatly from [[The Curse (Valorêin)|the Curse]]. He was only able to subsist off [[Blood]] and [[Alcohol]]. He was suffering from what many [[Valorêin]] refer to as the Creature. It would manifest itself through feelings, emotions, and the cravings. '''Merik''' almost succumbed to [[The Curse (Valorêin)|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 [[Ûblâ]]. 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 Ûblâ]]. He slaughtered the first scouting part which would delay the [[Malisik Horde]] for some time. He was able to warn the [[First Valorêin 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]]. [[Anêta]] expressed her concern. She reveals that [[Lûwela Niiran Teslek|Lûwela]], his mother had been speaking to her. [[Lûwela Niiran Teslek|Lûwela]] asked [[Anêta]] to speak with him as she knew [[Anêta]] and '''Merik''' were close. [[Zûrik Ûrlek|King Zûrik]] had sent '''Merik''' a letter wishing to speak about [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] and the ''"Nature of War."'' Merik left the following morning.

Merik arrived at the [[Royal City (Lethurêa)|Royal City]] he encounter a cloaked figure that he brushed against. The sensation he got was familiar yet foreign to him. Upon arrival to the [[First Royal Palace|Royal Palace]] he spoke with [[Zûrik Ûrlek|King Zûrik]]. [[Zûrik Ûrlek|King Zûrik]] mentioned that he had known about the invasion through his connection to his late wife [[Lesêa Vêzra Ûrlek|Queen Lesêa]]. The [[Soul-Tether]] between them allow him to communicate with [[Lesêa Vêzra Ûrlek|Queen Lesêa]] even beyond death. [[Zûrik Ûrlek|King Zûrik]] explained that the [[First Royal Army]] needed maps of the [[Northern Reaches]]. '''Merik''' having mapped them during his youth was the only one who could provide such maps. Then [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] arrived. '''Merik''' concealed his identity initial. However, he brushed her consciousness with his [[Telepathy]]. This immediately made her aware of who he was. As they spent time together that day [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] discovered what he had done after he was discharged from the [[First Royal Army]]. She discovered his trauma and establish she would be the one to heal his mental wounds.

'''Merik''' ''denied'' [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] the right to [[Telepathy|Telepathically]] receive his memories. [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] decided to use an ancient device known as a [[Dero'bôkor]] to help him recall memories in a less traumatic way for [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] than a memory transfer. '''Merik''' and [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] use the [[Dero'bôkor]] to confront his traumatic past. These shared experiences, such as the loss of Delkar and the [[Battle of Kaatok]], deepen their bond and allow Merik to begin processing his pain and guilt. '''Merik''' discovered his own secrets about [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]].

'''Merik''' discovers that [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra's]] affections for him had been lost. She loved the '''''"Old Merik."''''' Th

* '''[[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-Farm Corporation]]. The engagement lasted half [[Lethurêan Calendar|Lethurêan Month]]  or fifty days, with the [[First Battle of Notalkor]] lasting five days. Merik and his squadron were recalled after fifteen days when the [[Valorêin Royal Elite Corp]] and [[Valorêin Royal Marine Corp]] were able to properly deploy. [[Tarek Zurlek|Tarek]] perished within the last few hours of the battle.

The [[Fragment (Technology)|Fragment]] of [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]], housed in a locket, plays a central role in Merik's emotional journey:

Merik Teslek's life story, from his childhood explorations of the [[Northern Reaches]] to his heroic feats in the [[Shíkû Order]] and his seven-year journey of redemption, intertwines with Ûblâ's history and mythology.