R.H Cartwright

Cartwright is a mothling currently living on the island of Meridian in the Vanshae Operata. They are a businessman turned politician in the Union of Haven, serving as the Princep of Haven under Sentinel Vic van Barcht and one of the main Auditors for the VyrTiculem in the Vanshae Operata.

Appearance
Cartwright is a mothling, approximately 6’9” with a beige setae covering and purple markings. Both sets of wings appear to still be intact, and are deep purple or “topaz ” with red or “mandy” markings that represent their family crest. Oddly, he lacks a mothling mark on his wrist or dominant hand.

While he speaks in the traveler's tongue, they are known to occasionally speak in old mothtongue. This often goes unheard due to the nature of this language. It is slightly reflected in their often harsh tone of voice.

This lack of a mark is particularly concerning as besides indicating the origin empire of a mothling, it also indicates if the particular mothling is exiled. Besides indication, the mark is used to regulate the magic which sustains all mothlings. Without any, a mothling reverts back to a feral state. Exiled mothlings are without a source of magic to sustain them and must get it through other means.

Early life
Not much is directly known about Cartwright’s pre-Haven life; what information is known is gleaned from their previous mentions of it, interactions with others and the direct biology of being a mothling. This has been a controversial topic when discussing Cartwright, especially when bringing up the mention of a missing mark, which would otherwise help narrow down his homeland, along with his current state of health.

He arrived in Haven from the eastern coastline, reportedly traveling from as far as Plagos to Haven, and then through Haven all the way to Aurora. A historical record of their travels in Aurora combined with an interview done on Capital Union Radio, where this conversation was held (“C:  will represent Cartwright and “I:  representing the Interviewer, August) implies heavily that he is from beyond the continent of Rathnir.

Transcription of Interview:"I:”So where exactly are you from? Like are you a Havenite? You from outside Haven? I mean we already know you were in Aurora.”""C:”Oh, far, far outside Haven. I guess far outside Rathnir.”""I:”Far outside Rathnir? So you are from Eldham? What were you doing back then?”""C: “No no I’m not from Eldham, I mean I have a vacation home there, but I’m not a native.”""I: “So, where exactly then? I’m just trying to get an idea of Vanshae and you.”""C:”Home is very far away now..”"Most likely they are from some unseen land or are suffering from delirium. Both are equally likely as many have claimed to be from the lands beyond the borders of Rathnir, or if Cartwright truly lacks a source of magic for sustenance, delirium wouldn’t be unheard of.

Originally, when arriving at Aurora and applying for housing, they were questioned repeatedly under suspicion of being a spy for the loyalists. As it was found to be suspicious that a mothling would travel to Aurora, who was previously hostile/cautious of non-human races, at a time in which Uldarash was on the brink of a civil war. But under the guise that Cartwright was here under the recommendation of an old friend and due to mothling’s previously peaceful history in Haven to greater Rathnir, Cartwright was given housing in Westlock; Fornost.

Aurora
Cartwright spent his early years in the Uldarashi state of Aurora, living through the beginning and end of the civil war and the Eldham Entente’s storming of Fornost. It is during these years that it is suspected he made his early fortune, selling armor, weapons, looted goods and general mining. He was also known to sell mending books through the Aurorian fishing guild. He would also assist in the repair of Fornost after the defeat of Aurora by the Eldham Entente, and for a brief time enlisting in the military.

On multiple occasions, Cartwright found himself in trouble with Auroran officials, first after breaking into the palace and looking through the private library. A second time when leaving during the middle of training to go eat out at a restaurant. And finally, a third time when questioning if the rebels calling themselves the “loyalists” during the civil war made sense. Despite these little incidents, he would often talk fondly of his past in Aurora. He would eventually leave Aurora when he had received news from an old friend that a special project was ready to begin. Heading northwest from Northport and stopping at an Island in the water of the now former Sinatra Mafia.

VyrTiculem Project
Arriving on a small island in the middle of the sea between Haven and Ummarnu, not much is known about the initial conversations or events of the first few days of the project. What is known is that Cartwright was brought on to work on the VyrTiculem project and restore the citadel to its former glory. Working with the constructs that inhabited the remains of the tower, he set up what would be the groundwork of the Vanshae Operata. Eventually, he would be officially assigned as one of the three auditors for the VyrTiculem. Handling both the organizing of resource gathering and managing the economy, he was able to boost the rate at which tasks at the VyrTiculem were being completed.

While many of the constructs of the VyrTiculem are bio-synthetic, some are human, moonfolk and even other races. They all share the common trait of being able to receive commands and understand the VyrTiculem. Cartwright appears to lack this ability, being incompatible with the communication rods worn by members of the VyrTiculem. Instead, relying on the Edivisem Units in order to communicate with the VyrTiculem. Taking the opportunity to set up these terminals whenever possible, going so far as to have one installed in his home. For this reason then it is believed that his reasoning for repairing the Intelligence is different from the constructs who are reawakened to this world.

Second Fortune Boom
Cartwright would receive intel from a previous business partner, King, on an area in the Nether located within the Eldham continent where the netherite resources were still relatively pristine. Putting together a team of prospecting individuals, they would set up a mining site within the Nether, digging up a large amount of netherite. This did not last long as the news quickly spread. Other prospectors arrived on the scene and the reserves were quickly depleted. But with a team now formed, he found it reasonable to expand out from living within the VyrTiculem complex, and took over a small chain of islands nearby that he would rename Meridian. Cartwright and his prospectors would continue to dig out the area, massively boosting their economy as the recent discovery of more rock beyond the void brought many new riches to Rathnir.

Vanshae Operata and Sinatra Mafia
With the newly acquired islands and the ever growing VyrTiculem, the fear of outsiders meddling in the affairs of the VyrTiculem was ever growing. These fears would turn out to be justified as the land in which they lived was owned by the Sinatra Mafia, a nation on the brink of collapse. Coincidentally, with the acquisition of the islands and the boom in the economy, the Sinatra Mafia had collapsed at the same time. Breaking apart into many smaller nations. These smaller nations were all vying for power and land in order to secure their nation's peace. It quickly became apparent that something would need to be done.

It was during this time that Cartwright was approached by Scythia Krull and offered to form a new union with the nation of Valarisi and the Vanyrian Union; the union/nation was to be called Nautilon. The deal almost went through but a series of events ranging from a nearby nation invading, to squatter rebels from Huitica setting up a fort, the worries over funds being misused, and finally information from an old friend, led to the deal falling through.

Instead, it was decided the islands would form their own nation, the Vanshae Operata, and under this new nation, Cartwright would reach out to nearby Uldarash for support. To his surprise, they offered Vanshae statehood, under the clause that thirty days must pass first.

Scythia Krull and the Vanyrian Union would take the action committed by Cartwright along with the further acquisition of more islands by him as betrayal and turn their backs on him for it.

The Vanshae Operata would never join Uldarash officially as a state, as Uldarash would collapse the day the thirty day clause was to expire. Cartwright had prepared already, and was warned well ahead of time of Uldarash’s collapse by Rakia Knight Ganeff and with his help was already preparing with nations behind the scene. These preparations would become The Union of Haven.

The Union of Haven
Cartwright was rather involved in the formation of the Union of Haven, being there for its signing of the constitution along with drawing the initial borders and even designing the flag used on banners. He found it important to be so involved in order to ensure the best outcome for Vanshae and the overall stability of the area. This comes back to a running joke around him that the man/moth has little interest in actually being involved in things as someone important but is rather forced into these situations by circumstances. This is around the time the joke of “I just wanna fish” became common in the Vanshae. Besides working on the formation of the Union, Cartwright was involved as a High Councilor. This is when the previously stated radio broadcast had occurred. As a high councilor, he voted on several laws and regulations that would be pushed through to the Union. He would also go as a representative of the Union in the Pan Haven Summit held in Sanctuary and assist in easing the tension between other Haven nations after an old friend recommended that he be there.He served as a High Council member through the entirety of Ganeff’s term as Sentinel, though Ganeff’s term was cut short as he passed away before it could be completed. Cartwright proposed the creation of a bar in Ganeff’s name as “it’s what he would have wanted, not some statue or memorial”; he considered him a good man, and one of the sole reasons for Vanshae’s survival. Ganeff would be replaced by Vic van Barch in the election and Cartwright was appointed by Vic as the new Princep of the Union. Most recently he was once again involved with the former Sinatra Mafia nations in a dispute with Caeli.

Sinatra Redemption
The nation of Caeli has long since been a neighbor of Vanshae. But it became a focus of Cartwright’s after a series of acts that he quickly took notice of, and interrupted as, being suspicious. He decided to keep an eye on the developing situation. First the building of a fort on the border, then the attempt at purchasing Vanshae land from the Union and then a claim on the border of the island town of Meridian. It eventually reached a peak when Caeli suddenly claimed that Vanshae had taken over an island of theirs, after Vanshae gifted it to Nitlovis "Spacer" Tliavan for a wedding; Cartwright claimed the island was nothing more than a sand bar sunken under the ocean. He also claimed the sandbar belonged to Vanshae anyway and began putting together evidence to prove it. At the same time, Caeli began putting together evidence to prove they owned the sandbar. The government of the Union was in constant talk with Cartwright and it seemed like a conflict could be right on the brink. All over a sandbar. He had up to this point negotiated and worked diplomatically to avoid war for Vanshae, but it was seeming like this streak was about to break. It was decided that both parties, to clear up confusion on the rights of who owned the land, would ask the former original owners of the land from so long ago. It was then that Scythia Krull, the Imperator of Valarisi returned to Cartwright and the Union and gave their stance on it. As the old owner’s of the land, as the former Sinatra Mafia, they declared the sandbar belonged to Vanshae. Along with this, the leader of the Vanyrian Union, Don the Red, also gave his approval of Vanshae owning the sand bar.

This event was labeled “The Great Sand Bar Battle for Dominance over Submerged Territory in the Vanshaean District of Valarisi” for the absurdity of the situation. This event was given note as it is considered the event which officially declared the bad faith and blood of Sinatra to be in the past. For Cartwright, Scythia, the former Sinatra states, the Union and even Caeli, this was both funny and relieving.