Tariq Aljaradh

Tariq Aljaradh was formerly a citizen of the Areveyi Gracedom, but after the Unification, is now part of the Kingdom of Anglunia. He is a member of Marib al Jaradh, and is the current Shah of Bagrat.

Early Life
Tariq was born to Sera Lira'en Aljaradh um Jaradh and Vel Faris, on the cool winter desert in the south of Mirau. His mother was the leader of their small tribe, and he grew up alongside cousins and friends. When he neared maturity, at the age of 25, he was sent out to explore the world, as is the ritual for adulthood in his tribe. While exploring, he lived in many cities and met many people, and grew to love the permanent structures and sturdy roads. When he returned to Mirau, instead of rejoining his tribe, he chose to settle in the Grace of Bagrat, a fledgling city on the coast.

Road Builder
While living in Bagrat, Tariq aided the Shah Artof in construction of the grand roads, and while working with the man, learned about the religion of Lux. When the temple was constructed and the holy fire lit, Tariq was one of the first citizens to pay his respect to the goddess.

Anglunia
Scant days before his 52nd birthday, Tariq recieved news from the second Shah that their great nation had merged with their friends to the north, Anglunia. He rejoiced at this news, and immediately set off on a journey to explore his new homeland. While travelling, he marveled at the beautiful cities and forests, even more grand and majestic than his own home. At Isaz, he vowed to his new queen to protect Anglunia with his life, if necessary, and to improve it while he still lived. He then traveled back south, and for days toiled away with the Athavaryi Zehros to construct a highway connecting Bagrat with the rest of the kingdom. One could now travel from the very southern tip of the country to the very north, without tiring or growing hungry.

Mapmaker
Upon hearing word from across the great western sea that the Cartographer's Guild of Rathnir had burned down, Tariq was struck with an idea. What if he were to make maps, for his great nation of Anglunia, and the rest of Eldham as well? He searched through his notes from his travels across western Eldham, and quickly put together a Map of Western Eldham. He then had letters dictated to each of the grand Eldhamite nations, advertising his services as a mapmaker.

Politics
After joining Anglunia, Tariq quickly grew to love the politics and people of the kingdom, and he campaigned for the Vindyi elections, winning one of the seven seats. However, he soon received word from his desert home that he was to be the next Shah of Bagrat, as the former Shah had unexpectedly departed on a pilgrimage. He accepted the title reluctantly, but vowed to be the best ruler that he could be for the struggling city.