Yizawan Eliyawin-Nuwan

Yizawan Eliyawin-Nuwan is the firstborn son of Eliyawin Yinower-Nuwan, the third ruler of Anglunia. He is the current Dansiva (Chancellor) for Yirsidan Zehros Elzar-Rezuraia and additionally heads the faith of Arternaia as its Tye'yantha (Prophet). He currently resides at the king's court in Rezuraia, Anglunia.

Birth and Childhood
Yizawan was born under mysterious conditions. His mother underwent strange psychotic episodes during his birth, all while a blood moon shone in the sky. During the birth, Eliyawin is rumoured to have claimed he was the son of Zeladar, though those rumours died down soon after. Following his strenuous but successful birth, the then-Chancellor of Anglunia, Sidja Foryel-Goldnyr, attempted to take Yizawan and kill him, believing he was demonspawn.

Eliyawin managed to save the child in time by entrusting her brother Dardellan Yinower-Nuwan with him, sending him off to the east to keep him safe. Dardellan, being a half-demon, understood that Yizawan would undergo a difficult life and raised the child as his own. He and his uncle would travel the far east of Eldham until Yizawan reached the age of twelve, when due to fighting between him and his uncle he would be abandoned.

Yizawan had to care for himself from that point onward, traveling from city to city where he would join thieving guilds and keep himself fed with stolen riches. He was particularly talented at the art of stealth and deception, as he had developed an ability to shapeshift into different humanoid forms. Abusing this special gift of his would prove fruitful, and he lived a free life for a long time.

However, with all his freedom, a deep feeling of longing resided within Yizawan. A longing to see his mother, and to go home. His uncle had told him of his mother, and despite his inner hatred for her, he wanted to return home. At the prime age of fourty seven, not long into his lifespan, he made the journey home and snuck into Nuwan Keep to greet his mother.

Reunion
Yizawan and his mother reunited in her chambers in Nuwan Keep, where he shapeshifted in front of her to reveal himself. Eliyawin immediately recognized him as her son, and received him warmly. His arrival was kept secret for a while as Yizawan and his mother came to a mutual understanding. Eliyawin, after her abdication from the throne (which happened due to unclear circumstances), had grown discontent with the rule of Zehros Elzar-Rezuraia, and planned to overthrow him. She planned to use Yizawan to complete her goal.

Ascension
In the lands of Anglunia, which he had not previously explored, he found his true culture. Yizawan quickly became enamoured with the religion of Arternaia, the pagan religion that most Yirsi followed. Out of the thirteen Arterna, he felt most connected to Eriyeth, goddess of ice and fire. She was the goddess of balance, nature, the laws of the universe. Long had his life been indecisive, imbalanced, but with her as his patron goddess, he found purpose in his life.

Yizawan soon became a priest for Arternaia and not long thereafter, received a vision from Azeras. During a recreational swim out in the open near the Nuwan estate, Yizawan started to unexpectedly drown and suddenly heard a strange voice, which whispered to him: "“Servant and mortal, hear me! Me am Azeras, Thine father who rose from the ground many aeons ago, dost thee still remember me? Thine father who protecteth thine father, and his father before him, and his father before him, and so on until the dawn of time! Dost thee know my name? Not long ago, me came to this earth in mortal form once again; taketh the body of thine dearest leader! Me come to thee with a humble request, my servant. The word of my siblings and me has gotten quieter and quieter! The people dost not seem to hear us, they only seem to hear other, false voices in their head! Me ask thee this, servant and mortal, spread our word! Me make thee my prophet, my messenger! Thee will breth our word to all, even those who dost not wish to hear it! Let that be thine mission!”"

- Azeras, to Yizawan Following his epiphany, Yizawan unexpectedly found an ancient weapon hidden in the bottom of the sea. Grabbing it, he noticed it was a trident made of a metal unknown to him. Azeras informed him it was the Yirsi Yakkai, the weapon that the Yirsi had used five thousand years ago to defeat their oppressor Morgrend. Yizawan then started preaching the word of the Arterna to the people of Anglunia, unveiling himself as the Tye'yantha, the Prophet. He brought forward his vision to the Yirsidan, Zehros Elzar-Rezuraia, and was endorsed by him as the new head of the Arternaian faith. Yizawan would go on to reform the entire faith and bring order to it. From that day onward, he would be known as 'al Tye'yantha'.

Mass Conversion and Defeat
He held a mass conversion at the temple to Klarien near Nuwan Keep, where he personally baptized hundreds of people into the faith. At the end of the conversions, he addressed his people, and called for a raid on the Rattican, whose followers had been assaulting Arternaians recently.

He rallied up a mob of people, some armed, some unarmed, and crusaded to Rattican City. After weeks of travel, perhaps even longer, the crusaders arrived, ready to defeat the Rats. However, the Rats had long been alarmed of their crusade and had prepared themselves. The crusade was easily crushed, and Yizawan was sent fleeing. He would admit his defeat, but blame it on the lack of piety of his people.

Flight & Civil War
Yizawan, on a trip to Rathnir with his half-brother Yinsaghal, was offered a potion by his half-brother. The two had been working together as of recent, Yizawan had become a Tilthavar (Diplomat) under his half-brother. He accepted, but as he drank it he was suddenly sent flying into the air. Slowly but surely, he rose thousands of feet into the air and touched Melzina herself, so he claimed. He brought this to his followers as yet more proof of his divinity.

Meanwhile, his mother and uncle, Yinower Yinower-Blizun, had started a rebellion against Yirsidan Zehros Elzar-Rezuraia, one to take the Ice Throne, the crown of Anglunia. As Yizawan believed siding with House Nuwan would prove disastrous for his political career and status as prophet, he declared neutrality.

Chancellorship
In the middle of the civil war, new elections for the position of Dansiva (Chancellor) took place under Yirsidan Zehros. Seeing his chance to rise through the ranks, Yizawan put himself as candidate for the position. He would have to contend with his half-brother Yinsaghal, who was aiming for another term, and many others who sought the position. Knowing he was at a disadvantage as the nation had known Yinsaghal for longer, he fiercely campaigned against his half-brother, who started to take a disliking to him.

After a tough campaign, Yizawan managed to win the elections, proving himself to be a great champion of the people. He was appointed Dansiva by Yirsidan Zehros Elzar-Rezuraia, and swore his loyalty to him. In his opening speech Yizawan addressed the people of Anglunia: "Today, in the Year 188, or Year 5406 in the Yinowerian Calendar, the results of the Anglunian elections have been released, confirming myself as the new Chancellor of Anglunia. It was not an easy battle, as these elections had more Chancellor candidates than any before, a total of ten candidates I have beaten today. I wish them all well for their effort.

With 58 percent of the vote, I, Yizawan Eliyawin-Nuwan, won against my dear half-brother Yinsaghal. Though he is my brother, it seems I must take it upon myself to act as leader, so Eriyeth wills it. With all my piety and honour at stake, I solemnly swear to protect Anglunia at all costs, make it prosper, and represent the people that live inside its borders justly. Our kingdom shall prosper as it has before.

With this, I cement a new age for our nation, one under my guidance. I shall seek to continue the legacy of my grandfather, who once ruled as Chancellor before me, and whose divine spirit rules through me now. Thus, I hereby canonize Yinower Delas-Nuwan in the Arternaian Faith. It is my right as Tye'yantha."

- Yizawan to the people of Anglunia Thereby he canonized his grandfather Yinower Delas-Nuwan in the Arternaian faith, a mildly controversial decision in regard to the ongoing civil war. However, with this decision, Yizawan made sure to establish his own legacy as Yinower Delas-Nuwan's continued legacy. A bold move for a newly elected chancellor.

Appearance
Yizawan is a shapeshifter, meaning he can change his appearance to any humanoid form, be it a Vulpur, Sumari, Human or Yirsi. He uses this gift to his advantage greatly, posing as a pureblood ice elf in front of the Anglunian people. He uses two main appearances to appear in front of people.

True Form
In his true form, Yizawan has deep purple eyes. His hair is coloured black, long and curly. His skin is coloured ivory with demonic tattoos running all over his body, ending in a circular shape on his forehead. He appears as especially young, ranging from late teenager to early young adult in this form.

Yirsi Form
This form is what he uses on a day to day basis to appear in his every day life. He has his grandfather's green eyes and white hair, a typical trait for a Nuwan. He wears his hair in curtains, with baby blue skin and appearing as a young adult. He often wears long silk tunics, often in moody colours. At all times, he wears a golden ring to symbolise his divine status over all others.

Personality
Yizawan Eliyawin-Nuwan is a very two-sided individual. One could divide his personality in two, one where he appears in a personal manner, and one where he appears to crowds, to the people. On a personal scale, Yizawan is quiet, softspoken. He lets conversations go their own way, but subtly shifting it to the direction he wants through witty and observant remarks. To crowds, he is loud, charismatic and a true demagogue.

One could call him charismatic in a way, as very few people take a disliking to him. His speech is diplomatic in nature, appealing to all he addresses. Perhaps he is at times too honest, revealing too much or being too blunt with others. As all Nuwans are, Yizawan has a prideful nature, though he isnot as so boastful or arrogant as his relatives. He thus commands a presence of likeability but importance.

He can take on an air of insincerity, attributing to his nature as shapeshifter. In this way he is also devious, he can never truly mean what he says or say what he means. Most of all, Yizawan is an egocentric person, looking out for his own goals and rarely caring for others. He has lived this life since childhood. Feelings of empathy are not unknown to him, though.

Yizawan leans toward introversion, preferring to spend his time alone rather than with others, and there are few he can call his friend. He is most at ease alone, in his true form, with no fear of others seeing him. And thus, his lonesome nature prevents him from connecting with others.

Coronation
The coronation of Yirsidan Yizawan Eliyawin-Nuwan took place on 12 November 2022, in Isaz Casle in the city of Isaz.



Trivia

 * Yizawan has, like his grandfather, a pet dragon. The dragon's name is Rezura'laenthe, meaning "storm flight". Ironically, Rezura'laenthe has dwarfism.
 * Yizawan carries around the Yirsi Yakkai, the ancient Yirsi weapon to defeat Morgrend. It is not sure or confirmed whether or not this is the true Yirsi Yakkai, however.
 * He can technically make himself any size, though he hasn't experimented much with this.
 * Since his arrival to Anglunia, Yizawan suffers a mild addiction to the drugs Tilaexa'vys and Aeyya'yuhi.
 * He likes to play the harp.