Otto Von Undōsa

Otto Von Undōsa, commonly known as Craften, is a Human Fox Hybrid with distinct Orange and Fair Features hailing from the House Undōsa as part of its Royal Family, upon becoming of age he would set off travelling the world in his travels, he would end up at the Zhahmirate of Llozhar where he would have a fated encounter with a Young Prince of the Lozharo Family.

Appearance
Otto is a Human Fox Hybrid, short-statured with a fair complexion and striking green eyes with the orange hair that compliments his Fox Ears and Tail, frequently being seen in Formal attire from the top down with a Fedora, a sentimental gift given to him during his Youth on top of his head completing his attire.

Personality
As an individual Otto, was rather sweet, being known to be curious of all things around him often observing the Sailors and Shipwrights from the harbour towns not too far from Dorostadt, in his adolescence he would be noted to be quick to formulate opinions often easily swayed and overpowered by others being Subservient to the adult figures of his life. As he reached adulthood, these qualities would somewhat deepen, lingering into Otto's decision-making being one rooted in impulse without careful thought.

Political views
Otto's political outlook and stance are one he often regards as black and white, being born a Royal of House Undōsa, he grew to become a Hard-line Monarchist, particularly favouring Monarchical Rule with various checks and balances as a result he would show distinct disfavour towards Ideological concepts and ideas such as Democracies and Communism with his stance solidifying as he grew.

Religion
Born and raised at Dorostadt far to the North in the Continent of Nieden, at the Heartlands of the Soleannen Faith where it was most prevalent he would be uniquely brought up and raised in the faith and teachings of Theos of Kyo, being taught through hymns and lectures over the years developing into an avid Practitioner of the religion with him bringing the faith with him wherever he travelled often seeking guidance or protection through pray.

Early life
Otto would be born to the jubilation of his parents at the City of Dorostadt in the Tyramat region under Xiani-Undōsa, being raised amongst the Masetzu'ans Nobility, at the centre of the Royal Court, in this environment he would undergo diligent studies despite disinterest in many of the subjects taught to him by the various tutors that came and went over the years. In between these years in one of the many Family outings from Dorostadt, he would be taken to one of the Harbour towns not too far from Dorostadt, where his fascination with ships would be sparked, specifically with its construction and design, with him often making trips outside Dorostadt to observe with keen interest, even conversing with the Shipwrights in-between their process of ship construction at the harbour watching the process from the start as they assembled the Hull of the ship to the finish as they raise the Mast at the centre, and securing the Sails, with him returning from each trip putting Pen onto paper as he designed ships of varying sizes and qualities, with him soon developing the goal of one day building one to call his own and to set out on a journey of Self-Discovery longing for that day to come.

Journeys Through the Waves
Upon completing his Studies at Dorostadt, after much begging to his parents he would at last be given the opportunity to work alongside the Shipwrights at the Harbour town that had captured his fascination in his Youth, there he would continue to befriend those around him while continuing to expand his knowledge and understanding of ships, from it's construction to operating and manoeuvring the ships through the Seas. At the age of 18 as a gift from his parents, they would give him enough gold in coins and resources to construct the Ship of his dreams and the crew to man it. After the passage of a year after much consultation, careful preparations and tireless nights, the Ship was completed after initial setbacks and errors, the Ship would be dubbed the White Maple, and following a short respite, a crew of trusted companions would be gathered along with supplies for the journey out to the Seas of Rathnir, bidding his family at Dorostadt farewell, the Ship would embark on its Voyage out to sea.

Having moved downriver from Dorostadt to the Sea of Pearls, crossing from the continent of Nieden to Alteniquia, the White Maple would travel along its Eastern Coast, a mile away from the Shores of Yimmu-Audal and its various islands, the Ship would make its first stop at Urnu-Arrak, the Audaladae Capital, where he would resupply there he would visit it's Markets, City streets and various Landmarks taking his breath away, after 2 weeks of rest, he and his crew would depart from the City of the Sands. Travelling further along the Sea of Pearls he would cross the Magisterium Straits into the Atsyllean Sea where they would glimpse the Abyssal Isles high above the clouds and skies in all of its Majesty, through the Atsyllean Sea they would make various stops from Grandia to Rhodia to at last the Red City of Athazolant, where they would disembark for a time to purchase supplies and it's various collections of Books and Scrolls, in-between this time Otto would meet and briefly interact with Athaz, a man of great Achievements and ethiphets, a traveller, mapper and writer of greatest renown, Otto would hold the man with utmost respect from a early age hearing tales and stories from his Father Juno in his Youth, looking up to the man as a idol, following a month past, of banter and festivities Otto and his crew would depart from the Red City, parting ways on friendly terms to make their final stretch of his journey to the lands of his forebears, the Masetzu'ans ancestral Heartlands within the Tortugan Sea landing at the Island of Xepulsau where he would reconnect with distant relatives presenting letters from the North at Dorostadt and Various Gifts and Souvenirs from his Travels, during his stay he would make his way through the Islands to each of the sacred sites in Theos of Kyo faith to pay homage and perform the indicated rituals and practises he rehearsed since childhood thereby completing the first of his many journey.

Fated Encounter
On his Third Voyage out to sea, Otto would cross the Seas of the North from the Atardon, Palagean to at last the Osterium making stops at various islands towns and strongholds throughout his journey, the route he entailed was one of great ambition with him undertaking the task of circumnavigating much of the Continent Nieden through Rivers and man-made Canals, however at the Osterium after braving it's harsh currents and Storms he would reach the Tesselite Isles, however his ship the White Maple battered and weathered from the Harsh journey would be badly damaged to add to his woes much of its supplies including luxury goods was ruined, with the hope of selling those for high returns at the Great markets at Shu-Koji being dashed, the Ship would instead disembark at the Island Citadel of Cacean, where it remained for a number of weeks in disrepair, unable to restock on supplies with little to no money, Otto and his crew languished at the docks in relative despair with the possibility of disassembling the Ship even being discussed amongst them to possibly sell it's parts to buy them passage home.

This however would come to not be necessary, on the beginning of Spring, Ryker the young Prince of the Lozharo Family would make a unannounced visit to the Island Citadel of Cacean to meet with some old friends, there while strolling through the Dockside would lay eyes on the pitiful state of Otto, his crew and the Ship, with it catching his eye, recognising the Symbol woven into it's Tattered Sails. Upon speaking to some locals and piecing together the plight of Otto and his crew, feeling sympathetic he would approach Otto and his Crew to speak to them, bringing with him some food and drinking water he had brought from the Market after a lengthy discussion, Ryker taking pity on them would help pay for their expenses in full for the eventual repair of the White Maple while giving them the opportunity for work at other parts of Llozhar While the repair of the White Maple took place to which they all readily accepted eternally thankful to him.

Otto taking up Ryker's Offer would accompany him back to his home in the City of Farrenore, in the journey back the two would become Fast friends with Otto often making Ryker laugh profusely from his wild personality, becoming deeply Charmed. Reaching the City of Farrenore they would be welcomed warmly by an entourage of Knights and servants among them would be Ryker's Father the Zhahmir of Llozhar, Joryth Lozharo, where he was immediately introduced to Otto, after a short exchange of words, Otto, Ryker and the entire entourage at the docks would travel to the Castle grounds, where Otto would be brought into an audience Chamber to have a private meeting with Joryth where he explained his previous travels, predicament and the now Eternal gratitude he has for Ryker, after his explanation Joryth satisfied with the answer would then mention that he was formerly acquaintance with his family and was welcomed to remain at Llozhar for as long as he desired with Otto soon after being led to his rooms to rest.

For the next couple of months, he remained at Farrenore either working at the Shipyard or for the most part spending large amounts of time with Ryker often being seen fishing together by the shore or strolling the streets for hours in a deep conversation becoming much closer as time pressed on with the city abuzz with rumours and whispers that the two had become Lovers with even the smallest actions between the pair often being perceived as Gestures of love, As the New year arrived news would arrive by Ravens from Cacean that the Repairs on White Maple had been completed with Otto and Ryker soon departing from Farrenore together returning to Cacean.

Reaching Cacean Otto would happily reunite with his Crew after not seeing them for months since his departure to Farrenore, together again they would inspect the repaired White Maple as well as tallying all of its supplies, with everything counted, they now could finish the last stretch of their Voyage to the City of Dorostadt, however during their long months of staying at the Llozharii Shorelands, they came to see the Islands as their Home, being reluctant to depart from the Islands with Otto especially being most reluctant. After a short respite in festivities to celebrate the White Maple's Restoration, late into the Night at the Stern of the Ships, Where Otto and Ryker had slipped away to be alone with one another.

They would overlook the Night Sky with its various Stars and lights where the two would continue to lightly drink and consume Alcohol with each other chatting exchanging quips and japes, Otto embolden by drink with developing confidence would have the courage to make his confession to Ryker in regards to his feelings those being that he loved him, and that he did not desire to complete his Voyage but to remain here with him, Ryker taken aback by the Confession would be left somewhat speechless as he stared somewhat blankly blushing a deeper red towards Otto, At first misunderstanding Ryker's response to his confession, Otto in panic assumed that Ryker had developed a Chill checking his Head for a fever, Ryker after processing the confession to come from Otto would break his silence, slowly reassuring him that he was well, but simply taken aback by his confession during the moments after the two would have a heart to heart about their relationship and the steps they would take forward for it in which Ryker would also confess himself reciprocating Otto's feelings as they continued to discussion they both would slowly drift to sleep as dawn approached they would found together with Ryker resting on Otto's shoulder.

Lovers of Yyelonore
Following the confession between the two lovers, they would soon become engaged with it being revealed to the Realm to no one's surprise but jubilation, with the engagement being finalised Otto's now father-in-law would welcome him to the Lozharo Family and granting him Custodianship of the Yyelonore Estate as its new Baron where Ryker now the newly made Duke of Cacean would move in too alongside Otto hand in hand, with the couple spending their days in relative happiness residing at the Estate and making trips around the Shorelands for the next year and a half becoming only ever closer.

With their honeymoon period coming to a close Otto by the side of Ryker would soon enter the politics of the Nation, even partaking in a number of Political discussions and contributing to various development in regard to the Llozharii Fleets providing ideas on improvements and new Ship designs to further solidify the Ships strength and the creation of Trade Routes throughout the Shorelands and beyond, Otto looked to help in whatever way he could, not being far behind from Ryker as he progressed through the Shorelands delivering justice and maintaining stable governance in the name of the Crown.

Marriage
Upon meeting Ryker the Young Prince of House Lozharo in a fated encounter at Cacean, the two would become fast friends and before long lovers spending their days in each other's company as they moved from part of the Kingdom to the other following their engagement, Otto would begin participating in the political scene alongside his Husband through internal affairs and official engagements.

Shipwright
During his Youth, Otto's curiosity about Ships would be sparked in one of his Family outings to one of the Harbour towns not too far from Dorostadt, with him often drawing up and designing Ships of varying scale and design, age 12 he would be given the opportunity to work alongside the Shipwrights at the Harbour town that captured his fascination of Shipbuilding, where he would continue expanding his knowledge and gaining experience in the process itself even briefly travelling out to sea learning the ropes of operating and reading the patterns of the Winds. Upon reaching the age of 18, as a gift from his parents he would be given enough gold in coins and resources to construct the Ship of his dreams and the crew to man it, after the passage, he would complete the Ship of his dreams where after he embarked on a journey across the Seas.

Merchant
While Traversing the Many Seas of Rathnir on the White Maple as a Trading Vessel, Otto would transport and exchange goods he would purchase and collected from one corner of the world to the other specifically with Various Fine Wines, Spices and Armaments, with his voyages proving to be of great monetary value should the voyages prove to be a Success.

Census Enumerator
In his time as part of the Grand Council for Grand Castell-Llozhar, one of the jobs he took too in stride would be conducting the nation wide-census to gather statistics and data for the nation as a whole, with the data collected in regards to population, town sizes, and public opinion with all the data collected guiding certain decision in regards to the management of the Nation.

Juno Undōsa
Juno is Otto’s father, They share a close familial bond with one another, with him early on in his childhood being supportive through much of his pursuits from helping him get a job at a Shipyard as a protege apprentice and gifting enough gold in coin to build his own personal ship.

Ryker Lozharo
Ryker is Otto’s fiancé The two share a loving affectionate relationship with each other, enjoying each other's company late into the night and being almost inseparable as they travel around the Nation always being at each other's side, Otto would also assist his Husband throughout his affairs in the Nation they both lived offering advise and various skills to the table helping him alleviate the pressures the position entailed.