Nicholas

Nicholas Sebastian Wagner (born 6 years before Theios-Essukdals fall) is part of the FeatherLight family, and a current Businessman, Engineer, Builder, Cartographer and Strategist for Valron of Viodoxa. He is well know for his building ability, typically making large scale projects like the tree of Shreviski. But also working on the side lines to improve his gear and combat abilities, even beating out some of the top Valronian paladins at the time. But the only influence he had on anything was inside Viodoxa, typically being known as a traveler and cartographer around those parts, he'd make new friends every day with people from many towns, with some including: Nova Terra, Tvear and Blackwater, popular cities and castles amongst Viodoxan citizens.

Early life
Nicholas Sebastian Wagner was born on a rainy night, under a big leaf with his mother Mia, it was a very dark and scary place for him, but it seemed he was only scared for a short while, especially of the big monster that kept strangling him, which would eventually turn out to be his big brother Jake. People said Nicholas was a very obediant child, typically doing everything as told, and never failing to achieve his goals. Only 1 FL year passed, and he had already figured out how to use a bow, it may have only been a toy with grubs at the end, but it still worked as great practice, and practice did he do. Each morning he'd wake up at around 5 AM with his father Andrew and go to the fields, typically firing at skeletons for target practice. But, even with Nicholas's brain finally being developed, he had 0 idea where he was, it was still a very dark place, not that it was a problem, as he could see very well at night, it was just mainly curiousity that put his mind asleep, maybe tommorow he'd figure out where the main lightbulb for the city was. It had been around 5 years, Nicholas was still young in FL years though, but his dad entrusted him to keep a secret, so he told Nicholas about the outside world. It was a talk that lasted for hours, so long that even the father felt tired at the end. It was an explanation on questions Nicholas had for the world, and his father answered each and every one. Apparently there was an outside world, that FeatherLights typically don't venture out into, but is full of resources, amazing animals and bandits, horrific bandits. His father warned him to never go outside, as this is a secret settlement known formally as "Pondbourne" under the deserts of Theios-Essukdal, and that if he may go outside, it would risk the entire town being invaded. Nicholas, finally with his curiosity down a level, accepted Andrews demans, but another issue would come his way.

Family
Nicholas had a very strange family, he loved his mother and father very much, but he couldn't say the same about is siblings. His siter, so young yet with so much passion about luxury, it was frankly annoying to him how self-centered she was all the time, as for his brother, Nicholas never hated him, it was mainly jealousness that was the problem here. Nicholas's brother had always been a superiour breed, both in strength and looks. Nicholas was never able to get 1 up on him, and always felt left out, but he knew his brother loved him, as much as he did. as for the mother and father of Nicholas, they were all very nice people, his father working as a deputy for the towns Paladin Master and his mother as a head of engineering.

The raid of Pondbourne
Nicholas had kept pushing and pushing to beat his brother, but with no evail, he'd constantly be made fun of by his little sister, he was ashamed frankly, but didn't care too well as he knew she would be the one to run when danger approached, and sadly, he was right. The sun had just set, and somebody came rushing into Nicholas's office, yelling, a sentence that will forever be inbeded into his heart: "The bandits are at the gate", Nicholas panicked and quickly called his dad to assemble the Paladins, but it was too late, the bandits had already gotten in the city and burnt most of it to the ground, as Nicholas sat in his chair, he could see many of his fellow friends, being murdered infront of him, he had to do something. He crashed through the window and starting gliding all the way to the city center, eventually landing in a blast that broke several of his fangs. Ignoring the pain, Nicholas grabbed his sword and started fighting, he fought hard, but not hard enough. He got captured soon after, and couldn't escape. He watched on the ground as he was tied up, his parents, being killed whilst trying to escape. He shed a tear, and started crying. The bandits grabbed his beak, and cut one of his wings off, Nicholas tried screaming in pain but he couldn't even breathe, the bandits kept holding and holding until he eventually passed out. He later woke up to a burnt down city, both of his wings, gone. His gear, destroyed, his friends, nowhere to be found. He quickly got up as he heard the loud rumbling of the sand above him, the sandstone had began to crack from all the fighting, if Nicholas didn't run now, he'd get engolfed by the sand and eventually die. He ran as fast as he could to the exit, making it just in time, there were screams coming from inside, but there's nothing he could do, he ignored and started walking. There was a strange note left on his right foot, which he quickly grabbed and read out lout, it talked about the great scramble of the FeatherLights, basically all his friend had to abondon the town, in hopes they would live. The note was written by his sister, suprisingly a well written one at that. They were both meant to meet outside the ruins at 12PM, which, sadly never happened. Nicholas waited for hours, but nothing happened, so he then after began his journey, to a land, which had no meaning to him, his only goal now, was to find his family, and re-unite the people, once more.

Nicholas's time in Valron
Nicholas had traveled for around 1 week, eventually stumbling on a big city. One issue he faced though, was bandits. He knew if they were the same guys that attacked him, he'd be dead meat, but if they were normal citizens, then he may seem like a threat, so he did the only logical thing, using a disguise. He disguised himself with a goo like substance, made from mixing allium and slime. He'd eventually turned into a purple blob, uncomfortable, but helpful he supposed. Walking twords the city gates, he was treated quite normally, to his suprise. They weren't bandits, but they treated a blob thing so nicely, maybe these lands are as unique as grandma used to say. He'd eventually get himself sorted into his new home, impressing the mayor Numis McSpiegel with his building abilities, and granting him building rights for future projects. Now, it was only 5 days, but Nicholas had already gained a full set of diamond gear with the best refinements in town, the head paladin at the time, Rex, was confused but mainly happy that there were other people with a brain in town, soon after Rex and Nicholas became close friends, typically sharing secrets regarding combat. Another good friend of Nicholas, was Doggo, he had met Doggo whilst wishing at the fountain, although his first interaction wasn't very good, as Doggo was apparently very much drunk on Vodka, and was speaking fluent Russian. Which, was quite frankly very funny, but also very disturbing, other than that 1 incident, Doggo and Nicholas later became good friends It had already been 2 weeks since he joined the town, and he already had 1 big project in mind, he knew the mayor wanted a big park, and Nicholasl, but before he could do that, he'd need to show his true identity, the first person he showed was Boysem, a fellow townsman that Nicholas trusted a lot, but right as Nicholas was talking to him, Numis came up and saw him, confused he slashed Nicholas in the eye with his sword, damaging it permanently, he apologised right after, and the situation got resolved, 2 days later the public found out about his identity, and everyone didn't really care, which made Nicholas finally feel safe somewhere. But, something he didn't expect was for Boysem's exile, apparently Boysem had burnt several houses in the town, getting himself exiled for Viodoxa, the land in which Valron was located, Nicholas would then after learn a very important lesson, never trust anybody, unless they shed blood for you, a little far fetched but it made Nicholas seem safe, which was all he wanted. But, something he didn't expect, was for bandits to come, it was a sunny day, birds were singing, the Bard's were playing, everything was so nice, until Techno, a random traveler came and warned the mayor about an upcoming attack on the town, everybody quickly mobilized, preparing for battle, Nicholas got flashbacks from the old raid at his home, he didn't want to let this happen again, he went high on a rood for a better sniping position, but apparently, that wasn't needed, because the bandits were just 1 single person that had beef with Techno, they resolved the problem away from Valron, but Nicholas still broke his leg jumping off the rood, forgetting he didn't have wings anymore, As for the mega build, Nicholas wanted to improve his house, so he decided to build a huge tree, just like the one he used to play in as a small kid, even with a little mailbox at the front for decoration. In the meantime he had also met a new friendly face, by the name of Fay, she was a very kind lady typically going with Nicholas's views of peace unless war, and they both quickly became friends. After finishing the tree, the entire town was amazed at Nicholas's ability, which later got him the title of Head Engineer for Valron, typically doing other projects and managing building rights for people. It was 2 days since he made the tree, but his mailbox had already been filled with letters. The handwriting was horrific, but still visible. He read for a bit, than realized it was his brother, he had traveled way off course and was unable to meet him at this time, Jake told Nicholas they'd stay separated for now until he found a way to reach him. The problem is, Jake could easily send Nicholas messages with birds, but not the other way around, Nicholas never bothered to learn such abilities, and was left in the dark on any questions he may have for Jake. As the days dawn, Nicholas would continue to improve his combat skills on his own, remembering his dads advice. He continued making more friends, like the Bartender Arctic. He'd also manage the food supply for the town, but quickly loosing the job due to issues with memory. But, for him. Another bigger problem, began arising.