Loic

Loic was a 4th generation player that joined the server on February 3rd and with the permission of Keechoo was the founder of Asahiri and for some time, de jure King of Paloro. He typically wore a traditional samurai skin with a penguins face. The character himself to this day has gone incognito and it is unknown by many where he is now.

Origin
Loic began a humble beginning in the swamps of the Heart of Haven, after he and his friends Klaus and Landmine had stumbled upon Keechoo in Palovina. There, he met the wonderful city of Palovina and began to adopt the cultural affinity and identity with the nation. After describing his story of how his people had travelled far from the corners of the world, Keechoo allowed him and his people to stay and they made an Inn in the lands of Palovina which was known as the Paltalia. Yet it was soon renamed to Asahiri, as Asahiri was the term to describe the emerald city which lay around the bright green flora. Loic had become infatuated with the culture and rich history with Haven and his people began to adopt the same nationalist romanticism of the continent having visited Hapatmitas on their free time. It was after this time, that Loic had begun to expand his base preaching unionization which was popular amongst those of the Southwestern corner of the continent. Asahiri in time would become the most populated city in the fastest amount of time, climbing to a staggering 40 people in it's height.

Rise to Influence
In time, Loic's preaching of unification was reached by a wide audience. Even foreign powers seemed to be receptive, yet many older players viewed him as being ill-fit and inexperienced to truly rule a unified nation. Yet, his followers had seen his leadership and believed he was capable, not in brute force, but as a leader to unify the continent. Many had perceived him in many different lights, but ultimately, the situation had brought turmoil to the continent, and lines were drawn asserting the sides of Unionists and those who had wished to maintain the status quo. Loic was hesitant to truly embark on a full conflict, aware of the potential strength of an unknown enemy. His allies were skeptical of his hesitance, believing that Loic had placed an emphasis too strongly on the strength of his opponents. Yet his actions proved to be noteworthy as it caused a massive upheaval and was the main reason for the booming population which flocked to Asahiri during the beginning of the 4th generation boom. By mid February, his followers had grown to 30 individuals who all lived in Asahiri.

As King of Paloro
As King, Loic had spent most of his time in the city without a home, rather living in the Inn amongst his people. It was noted for what he lacked in martial capability he made up for in his ability to micro-manage the city and delegate land efficiently for all his people. He was popular due to his ability to take down these small issues which arose. Many of his downsides came about of martial capability as he is by no means a skilled fighter to gain any fame. He was criticized for his rash decision making at times, but ultimately it seems that his temperament can change depending on the severity of the issue. Nonetheless, these are rumors, and the outcomes of his rule, although short lived, proved to be a successful management of the largest city in Haven. He also established the short-lived Compact of Asahiri as well as mandating the construction of a monastery near Aufsdale which was abandoned mid-construction due to the rising conflict.

Exodus and Whereabouts
The events after the Coup of Paloro have already shown it's influence in Haven, yet as of right now his whereabouts currently is unknown. Loic has maintained a level of incognito(in roleplay) and has continued to hide his identity in order to keep the peace with his neighbors and foreign powers. Believing he was wronged and framing the abandoned city of Asahiri as being a fault of Keechoo, Loic is believed to have left somewhere East of Haven. Many of his followers have long left him, as he let them leave if they doubted his ability to continue as the leader of his people. All that is truly confirmed is that Loic has abandoned the Asharu faith believing that Ashuntash had abandoned the path of the righteous.