Artos Murchada

= His Life =

Childhood
Artos Murchada was a child of the Frostmarches, who learned nationalism for his once free nation and piety for the Nostíkur faith at his father's knee. He yearned to free the Frostmarches and see its banner high over his homeland once more.

Early Life
Upon his coming of age he went forth from an unknown home to live near the capital of Frostmarch, Erðvald. He settled at an old monument he found, inscribed with praises to Nostíkur gods from both pantheons. These inscriptions were written in the true way, and once he established himself he charged into translating the inscriptions and spent 2 years at it. He had consulted many across the Valdic world, Rathnir, and Eldham in his translation efforts. When he had finished translating it he recorded his results and made it his purpose to protect and maintain the monument and its history.

This was still during the time of Frostmarch's annexation, a time Artos did anything he could to end, in this he failed. He had heard word of a revolt in Cyrumar led by their first and exiled leader Alpha0S0, Artos met and spoke to this person who told him they would rebel when Tortuga went to war with the CSS, Alpha also suggested that Artos bring in Frostmarch for a three front war. He knew that an opportunity to draw The Pirate Empire of Tortuga into a three front war was an opportunity that only struck once. However, Artos hadn't the social standing to convince anyone to do this, so he tried to convince Earth to support him. Earth believed Artos was a traitor and trying to rebel against Host, Artos barely managed to get him to understand that he was no traitor to Frostmarch. After such a reaction from Earth, Artos swiftly decided to cease his efforts. After that whole incident Artos gained a healthy respect for Earth and decided he'd get to know him better when he finished translating the monument. When his translation efforts drew to a close he decided to properly establish himself in the Frostmarch community and acquire citizenship in the capital. He succeeded in both efforts and even gained citizenship in Havardr.

Earth's Influence
Earth became Artos' adopted father, and quite possibly made Artos the man he was, many of Earth's beliefs, ideals, and grudges became Artos' as well. Artos had known him since his wife left and Xeka cast him from the council. Earth shared with Artos his feelings on the USSE, Xeroise, and Navarna which Artos made his own. Artos considered Earth to be his own father, and one those precious few worth dying for, and now Earth is truly dead. Artos grieves for him, and has sworn to ascend him.

Alpha's Influence
Alpha0S0 while an odd fellow, struck Artos as a kindred spirit. Alpha sought to break Tortuga and free his nation and Artos sought the very same. Alpha was what made Artos hold the Empire of Cyrumar close to his heart. The two still keep in touch from time to time.