Aldern Thibeus

Upbringing
Aldern Thibeus was born Qeren Palatris in a lowly mountain village in Northern Rathnir, to a elf mother and human father. The village was situated on a island, seperated from the rest of civilisation by an enormous sea. Their island would be constantly passed through the hands of different nation, and so, growing up, Aldern developed a strong dislike of monarchist nations and their petty politics. This would be the base for his handling of nations in his future.

When he was 15, he attempted to sail to the mainland, to get a glimpse of society. Unfortunately, a storm blew his ship far off course and he ended up in the UBSR. He grew to admire the nation as one of the few democratic nations in Rathnir. It would take him another year to return home, with knowledge of great nations, and international politics. He taught whatever he learnt to the people of the village, who were fascinated by his tales of great nations, and all-encompassing world wars.

He became a respected teacher in the village who would share knowledge, and read books that he had brought back with him to others. These books included philosophy, prose, poetry, religious texts, and anything and everything on history.

When he was 18, he decided to sail back to the UBSR to learn more. But once again, he was blown far off course. All the way to a new continent, Eldham. He was one of the first arrivals, his landing on Eldham being around the same time as Athaz the Traveller's.