DarkLordBuster

Beginnings
DarkLordBuster's past is unknown and shrouded by both a colossal amount of alcohol and a trance lasting many years. What he has been able to piece together suggests he was once a mage of some kind. The last solid memory was of him wandering into the woods and passing out on a fairy mound.

Highlands
DarkLordBuster awoke in the land of Eldham, and found shelter in an abandoned bunker complex in the AWE. One day, while mining for terracotta in the nearby hills, he met "Mad" Arthur, ruler of Highlands. Arthur took him in as a citizen, and there he would learn the skills that would serve him well later in life. He developed a variety of farming methods to help maximize yield and, in the days before the Curse of Plague, worked as a smith and enchanter.

First Years
When the province of Stone was split, the city of Highlands joined the Soolianic Congregation instead of the AWE, creating a very messy border situation. Despite generally cordial relationships between Soolia and the AWE at the time, DarkLordBuster was charged by Arthur to create and rule a fort for defensive purposes.

The fort, which he named Dun, was eventually built along the northeastern border with the AWE, just south of Artemis. Though small and perpetually under-garrisoned, it was nonetheless a formidable defensive strongpoint, well positioned to control any road that might connect the two nations.

As the Lord of Dun, DarkLordBuster didn't find terribly much to do. Despite occasional tensions abroad, war was far off and almost never involved the Congregation. There, he farmed and did some experimentations in brewing, alchemy, enchanting, and redstone, but otherwise was left to his own devices.

Siege of Hefnaheim
When word came of the war between Skjold and the Zamotz Union, and of the Congregation's involvement, DarkLordBuster leapt at the opportunity to join the siege of Hefnaheim. However, he was delayed by a storm, and thus arrived just in time to witness the horrific slaughter of the defenders. Shaken by the massacre and recognizing any chance of victory was lost, he attempted to guide as many survivors away from the fallen fortress.

High Kingdom of Soolia
The disaster at Hefnaheim sparked outcry, and drove Block Fjell to institute reforms that resulted in the restructuring of the Soolianic Congregation into the High Kingdom of Soolia in October of 2021, crowning himself as High King. DarkLordBuster was an ardent supporter of this change, believing the unity of centralized power would help strengthen the nation as a whole.

In November of 2021, he was elected Minister of War, and set about testing and strengthening the nation's military. During his tenure, he held one military exercise, Operation Ripple, which highlighted the generally low quality of the nation's soldiery, and pointed out several candidates for leadership.

Reign of High King Block Fjell (BlockNutBoi)
The reign of Block Fjell was, by all accounts, was a stable and moderately prosperous one, as he was an active and vigorous monarch. Between the reaffirmation of the nation's population, a nebulous thing at the best of times, and extensive governmental reform. He would often personally lead raids into foreign territory, securing a great deal of wealth for the nation. During this time, DarkLordBuster worked on the nation's military as Minister of War, but otherwise was content to stay at his fort of Dun with only occasional participation with national efforts.

Reign of High King Abydos Fjell (gbmc_)
After the abdication of High King Block due to severe illness, his grandson Abydos took the throne. At around this time, the nation had started to stagnate, suffering from a noted population reduction and a relatively weak economy. He continued building infrastructure has he had as Minister of Building under his predecessor, as well as maintaining good diplomatic relationships. However, without the leadership of High King Block, DarkLordBuster became more reclusive and reluctant to leave his holdings.

Succession Crisis
Not being particularly active, DarkLordBuster was taken by surprise when word arrived that High King Abydos had died and his former liege, "Mad" Arthur, was claiming the throne. Being not of Fjell blood, Arthur faced significant opposition among the leadership of Soolia, and an opposing candidate was found in the form of King Dvusi Fjell of Irulan.

For a time, it seemed as if civil war would break out, and DarkLordBuster was torn between loyalty to the nation and gratitude towards his former liege, who took him in and provided shelter in the very beginning. However, a compromise was reached: Arthur would be adopted into the Fjell family as a prerequisite for ascending to the throne.

Battle for the Rattican
DarkLordBuster heard of the dire situation and arrived in the middle of the battle. Though wounded multiple times, he returned as soon as possible each time, helping kill multiple giants, withers, and lesser creatures. Despite the valor of the defenders, the city was ultimately lost. The extent of his injuries was such that many believed he would surely perish, but he was able to return to Rolk and recover in the wake of the calamity.