Veksil

Veksil Newal Næwrek is the current head councilor and a council member for the Hallowed Lands of Araxis and previously a banker under the Kabrilis Free State. After the collapse of Kaverdi and the remnants of Kabrilis being left to the few citizens alive there, Veksil was to take the mantle of 'The New King' and used his immense fortune and control over the remnants to politically guide the city, bringing it into The Hallowed Lands of Araxis under his control. His leadership has lead to the restoration of historical buildings within Kabrilis and the establishment of a greater region of Kabrilis.

Veksil gained his wealth through the collection of artifacts and trade after the collapse of Kaverdi. During one of his expeditions, he discovered the Kaverdi Golden Imperial Trident, a relic which is rumored to channel a leaders power to his people; which now is preserved in an unknown location within Araxis. Throughout the decades, he constantly tried to further his power as a politician.

Childhood
Veksil Newal Næwrek on an unknown date, presumably in the Kabrilis Free State or The Hallowed Lands of Araxis. His family came from the middle class, working within common trades and was largely dysfunctional. At some point in his life, he was abandoned within the Western Plains, west of Kabrilis. The plains at the time had various open mines dating back to 850 BSS containing natural stones which act as magic sponges, which left Veksil blinded and unable to connect to the magic that keeps his sight working. He roamed in the plains for over 1 month until he was able to find his way back to Kabrilis. Growing up, Veksil was always interested in money and finance, and he decided to pursue a career in banking, which likely led to his dreams of power later-on in his life.

Formative Years
Within Kabrilis, he managed to enroll into a public academy and began to learn basic accounting, manners and business alongside the core subjects. During his years at the academy he faced prejudice for being a True-Sighted, which encouraged him to learn debating & speeches, which he excelled within, appealing to his audience with sympathy, credibility and logical reasoning. His skills within accounting and business excelled, helping him learn many core values and have the possibility to work in a local branch ran by a Kaverdi Grand Warlock. For his extensive skill set and effort, he was rewarded a scholarship into the Kabrilis Castle Academy, where he majored in economics for his undergraduate degree and expanded his speech and debating skills.

Often when doing speeches and debates, it was documented that his words could create almost immediate situations, leading into fights or agreement between many groups. He managed to use his persuasion to get many people to teach him different skills within magic, enabling him to learn basic to the most skilled spells and incants from professors and students within Kabrilis.

Veksil formed a strong bond with a professor who taught magic which helped him excel within the areas he wanted. The professor would recommend him onto expanding his speech skills, directing him into political speeches which he would use to build his reputation within Kabrilis.

Post-Collapse
During the times when Kabrilis was independent post the collapse of Kaverdi, he fully completed his education. Veksil began working as a banker in the East-Harbour Bank. He quickly climbed the ranks, thanks to his strong work ethic and financial acumen. Veksil was known for his attention to detail and his ability to identify profitable investment opportunities. Despite his success, Veksil remained humble and continued to live a simple and frugal lifestyle during these times, buying a home on the outskirts of the city which resembled a mound in the earth.

Rise to Power
After Veksil became a well-respected banker in the Kabrilis Free State, he felt that he could make a greater impact on society by getting involved in politics. After careful consideration, Veksil decided to run for governor of the Free City State. Despite being a political novice, Veksil's reputation and financial expertise quickly garnered him support from the community. He campaigned tirelessly, promoting his vision of a prosperous and equitable Kabrilis Free State. Veksil's message resonated with the people, and he was elected governor by a wide margin. As governor, Veksil brought his financial expertise to the table, implementing sound fiscal policies and encouraging investment in the free city state, such as the ship building businesses or infrastructure. He was committed to improving the lives of all citizens, regardless of their social or economic status.

Councilhood
When the decision was made to join with Araxis, Veksil embraced the change, recognizing the opportunities that it presented for his people. As the Kabrilis Free State became a part of Araxis, Veksil continued to bring his financial expertise to the table. He worked closely with the Araxian government to ensure that the people of the Kabrilis Free State were well represented and that their interests were protected. Veksil's frugal lifestyle continued to be an example to others, and he remained committed to transparency and accountability in government. Through these efforts, he eventually joined the Council of Araxis, where he worked vigorously in the diplomatic and financial sectors of Araxis, even at some points single handedly keeping the nation afloat economically. Following the months he joined the council, he'd help approve multiple legislations, pass beneficial laws for Kabrilis and continue to economically support the nation as much as he could, eventually creating 'building regions' for Araxis which were meant to preserve a regions cultural autonomy but he twisted into almost new borders for Kabrilis, which included the former slums (Nargal'sk) and territory north of the main city.

Convening with Ancients
After obtaining territory for Kabrilis, Veksil started to try expand his power and knowledge; his thirst for knowledge only intensified, and he began to delve deeper into the mysteries of the world around him. It was during one of his expeditions deep in the heart of the mountains of Araxis, that Veksil first encountered the spirit of the ancient emperor Sjerek, who was a notorious tyrant within Kaverdi. The spirit had been trapped in the Kaverdi Golden Imperial Trident, and Veksil had stumbled upon it quite by accident. As soon as he touched the artifact, he was overwhelmed by a flood of knowledge and power that threatened to consume him. For the following weeks, Veksil struggled to resist the temptations of Sjerek's power, which had taken root in his mind. The emperor's spirit was cunning and persuasive, always urging Veksil to use his newfound abilities to achieve greater wealth, fame, and power. But Veksil was determined to resist, knowing that the cost of succumbing to Sjerek's influence would be too great.

Despite his efforts, however, Veksil could not shake the spirit's hold on him. The emperor's knowledge and power were too great, and his influence over Veksil's mind only grew stronger with each passing day. It was a constant battle, fought within the depths of Veksil's own consciousness. But as time went on, Veksil began to realize that he could not defeat Sjerek through sheer force of will alone. Instead, he would have to find a way to coexist with the spirit, to allow it to guide him without completely overtaking his mind.

Throughout many nights, over 2 months, Veksil began to almost merge his own consciousness with that of Sjerek's. It was a slow and delicate process, but as he allowed the emperor's knowledge and power to flow through him, which brought change to Veksil and Kabrilis itself, but saw Veksil become a more temperate, calm leader who sought for the betterment of the entire nation of Araxis, not only Kabrilis.

Head Councillor
Currently, Veksil presides as the Head Councillor of Araxis, wishing to bring many changes to the nation through economic, political and diplomatic legislations and reforms.