Difference between revisions of "Roland Sturmweber von Wesenburg"
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| − | |<span style="font-size:medium;">'''Roland von | + | |<span style="font-size:medium;">'''Roland Sturmweber von Wesenburg''' |
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Race''': Human | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Race''': Human | ||
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| − | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Born''': Sigismund's End | + | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Born''': 7th of Sigismund's End 1888 |
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Former Name(s)''': Roland Stroheim; Roland Taranis; Robyrt Taranis | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Former Name(s)''': Roland Stroheim; Roland Taranis; Robyrt Taranis | ||
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| − | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Spouse''': Violet | + | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Spouse''': Violet von Wesenburg |
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''House''': [[File: Sturmweber_COMP_COA.png|20 px]] [[House Sturmweber]] | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''House''': [[File: Sturmweber_COMP_COA.png|20 px]] [[House Sturmweber]] | ||
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| − | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''Chancellor of [[ | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''1st Chancellor of [[Principality of Reinmar|Reinmar]]''' |
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| <span style="font-size:small;">Assumed office in 1959 | | <span style="font-size:small;">Assumed office in 1959 | ||
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| − | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Preceded by''': [[Brandt | + | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Preceded by''': [[Caius I| Brandt Barclay]] |
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Wars/Battles''': | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Wars/Battles''': | ||
*'''[[War:Heinrik's Rebellion|Heinrik's Rebellion]] | *'''[[War:Heinrik's Rebellion|Heinrik's Rebellion]] | ||
| + | **[[Battle of Velec]] | ||
| + | **[[Raid on Neu Brandthof]] | ||
**[[Battle of Rolly's Hill]] | **[[Battle of Rolly's Hill]] | ||
| + | **[[Battle of Two Churches]] | ||
| + | *'''[[The Mori Conquest of Almaris]] | ||
| + | **[[Defense of Neu Brandthof]] | ||
*'''The Frankland Campaigns | *'''The Frankland Campaigns | ||
*'''[[Aevos Coalition War]] | *'''[[Aevos Coalition War]] | ||
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===Early Life=== | ===Early Life=== | ||
| − | Roland von Sturmweber, was born | + | Roland von Sturmweber, was born the 7th of Sigismond's End 1888 as Robyrt Taranis on the island of Galta; a trading post and mining town in the far off Eastern seas of Almaris. The exact date of his birth is unknown. His father Donal Taranis, and mother Maeve Taranis, are of mixed Waldenic descent. Their ancestors fled the mainland decades prior, establishing a company on the island. This company, the Taranis Mining Guild, provided a steady income for local workers and tradesmen. |
At the age of 8, Roland began working in the charter office, helping his father with mundane tasks like custodial work. At age 12, he learned about all kinds of ores, their properties, and what alloys could be made. While not explicitly learning about blacksmithing, Roland did have a natural affinity around the forge. He didn't see the task as overwhelming, and aspired to become a smith one day. However, apprenticeship would have to wait, as the threat of privateers only grew ever more apparent. By the age of 16, Roland and his family actively supplied the defense of Galta, and even served as militia to repel attacks by pirates, mercenaries, and opportunists. | At the age of 8, Roland began working in the charter office, helping his father with mundane tasks like custodial work. At age 12, he learned about all kinds of ores, their properties, and what alloys could be made. While not explicitly learning about blacksmithing, Roland did have a natural affinity around the forge. He didn't see the task as overwhelming, and aspired to become a smith one day. However, apprenticeship would have to wait, as the threat of privateers only grew ever more apparent. By the age of 16, Roland and his family actively supplied the defense of Galta, and even served as militia to repel attacks by pirates, mercenaries, and opportunists. | ||
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Roland decided, upon reaching the age of 26, to depart from Galta and reach Almaris in the hopes of making a new life for himself. Upon reaching the shores of Eastfleet, Roland was welcomed off the pier by [[House of Varoche|Sigismond Varoche]] and [[Heinrik, Duke of Adria|Heinrik Sarkozic]], [[Duchy of Adria|Duke of Adria]]. | Roland decided, upon reaching the age of 26, to depart from Galta and reach Almaris in the hopes of making a new life for himself. Upon reaching the shores of Eastfleet, Roland was welcomed off the pier by [[House of Varoche|Sigismond Varoche]] and [[Heinrik, Duke of Adria|Heinrik Sarkozic]], [[Duchy of Adria|Duke of Adria]]. | ||
| − | ===Military Career=== | + | ===Adrian Military Career=== |
| + | With his welcome into the Duchy of Adria by the Duke, Roland began his initial career as part of the Adrian Watch, or more well known as the Greycloaks. | ||
===Personal Life=== | ===Personal Life=== | ||
| + | ===Age Discrepancy=== | ||
| + | On the eve of the Mori Conquest upon Almaris, Roland found himself in quite the conundrum regarding a mystical woman he met back in Adria. He sought the help of her in finding some lost scriptures of from an text written a century before his birth. Among the esoteric scavenger hunt list she gave, she also bestowed upon him a special potion. This potion was unknown to Roland, or anyone within his immediate circle of friends, but the effects were easily noticeable. | ||
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| + | After his initial battle with the Mori in Minitz, Roland decided that he would try the potion out himself, to see if it would give him a stark advantage over the enemy. This, however, was not the case. The potion seemed to be a preservative of some kind, but caused him to enter a deep comatose state. The coma would last 20 years or so, and his closest friend [[Rafael Stroheim|Rakshasa El-Shahidi]] would monitor his health throughout this time. | ||
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| + | After emerging from the coma, Roland found his body had not aged a day. Miraculously, he felt as if he just took a quick nap. Waking up to a new continent, however, did take some getting used to. With his trusted companion, the two set off for Minitz from their temporary home in [[Kingdom of Balian|Balian]], eager to reunite with their old friends. | ||
==Titles, Styles and Honors== | ==Titles, Styles and Honors== | ||
===Titles and Styles=== | ===Titles and Styles=== | ||
| − | + | '''1968''' - BARONIE VON WESENBURG | |
===Honors=== | ===Honors=== | ||
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! Name || Birth || Death || Marriage || Relationship | ! Name || Birth || Death || Marriage || Relationship | ||
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| − | | [[Varik Sturmweber]] || 1861 || ALIVE || | + | | [[Varik Sturmweber|Varik von Wesenburg]] || 1861 || ALIVE || M. 1948; Ann. 1966<br>[[Aerith Maelstorm]] || Brother by law to Roland. |
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| Jonas Sturmweber || 1918 || ALIVE || Unwed || Brother by law to Roland. | | Jonas Sturmweber || 1918 || ALIVE || Unwed || Brother by law to Roland. | ||
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| Mariola Sturmweber || 1922 || ALIVE || Unwed || Sister by law to Roland. | | Mariola Sturmweber || 1922 || ALIVE || Unwed || Sister by law to Roland. | ||
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| − | | Lieselotte | + | | Lieselotte von Wesenburg || 1950 || ALIVE || Unwed || Natural born daughter of Roland and Violet von Wesenburg. |
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| − | | Bernhardt | + | | Bernhardt von Wesenburg || 1950 || ALIVE || Unwed || Natural born son of Roland and Violet von Wesenburg. |
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| − | | Eduard | + | | [[Eduard von Wesenburg]] || 1962 || ALIVE || Unwed || Natural born son of Roland and Violet von Wesenburg. |
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Contents
Biography
Early Life
Roland von Sturmweber, was born the 7th of Sigismond's End 1888 as Robyrt Taranis on the island of Galta; a trading post and mining town in the far off Eastern seas of Almaris. The exact date of his birth is unknown. His father Donal Taranis, and mother Maeve Taranis, are of mixed Waldenic descent. Their ancestors fled the mainland decades prior, establishing a company on the island. This company, the Taranis Mining Guild, provided a steady income for local workers and tradesmen.
At the age of 8, Roland began working in the charter office, helping his father with mundane tasks like custodial work. At age 12, he learned about all kinds of ores, their properties, and what alloys could be made. While not explicitly learning about blacksmithing, Roland did have a natural affinity around the forge. He didn't see the task as overwhelming, and aspired to become a smith one day. However, apprenticeship would have to wait, as the threat of privateers only grew ever more apparent. By the age of 16, Roland and his family actively supplied the defense of Galta, and even served as militia to repel attacks by pirates, mercenaries, and opportunists.
Roland decided, upon reaching the age of 26, to depart from Galta and reach Almaris in the hopes of making a new life for himself. Upon reaching the shores of Eastfleet, Roland was welcomed off the pier by Sigismond Varoche and Heinrik Sarkozic, Duke of Adria.
Adrian Military Career
With his welcome into the Duchy of Adria by the Duke, Roland began his initial career as part of the Adrian Watch, or more well known as the Greycloaks.
Personal Life
Age Discrepancy
On the eve of the Mori Conquest upon Almaris, Roland found himself in quite the conundrum regarding a mystical woman he met back in Adria. He sought the help of her in finding some lost scriptures of from an text written a century before his birth. Among the esoteric scavenger hunt list she gave, she also bestowed upon him a special potion. This potion was unknown to Roland, or anyone within his immediate circle of friends, but the effects were easily noticeable.
After his initial battle with the Mori in Minitz, Roland decided that he would try the potion out himself, to see if it would give him a stark advantage over the enemy. This, however, was not the case. The potion seemed to be a preservative of some kind, but caused him to enter a deep comatose state. The coma would last 20 years or so, and his closest friend Rakshasa El-Shahidi would monitor his health throughout this time.
After emerging from the coma, Roland found his body had not aged a day. Miraculously, he felt as if he just took a quick nap. Waking up to a new continent, however, did take some getting used to. With his trusted companion, the two set off for Minitz from their temporary home in Balian, eager to reunite with their old friends.
Titles, Styles and Honors
Titles and Styles
1968 - BARONIE VON WESENBURG
Honors
Family
| Name | Birth | Death | Marriage | Relationship |
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| Varik von Wesenburg | 1861 | ALIVE | M. 1948; Ann. 1966 Aerith Maelstorm |
Brother by law to Roland. |
| Jonas Sturmweber | 1918 | ALIVE | Unwed | Brother by law to Roland. |
| Mariola Sturmweber | 1922 | ALIVE | Unwed | Sister by law to Roland. |
| Lieselotte von Wesenburg | 1950 | ALIVE | Unwed | Natural born daughter of Roland and Violet von Wesenburg. |
| Bernhardt von Wesenburg | 1950 | ALIVE | Unwed | Natural born son of Roland and Violet von Wesenburg. |
| Eduard von Wesenburg | 1962 | ALIVE | Unwed | Natural born son of Roland and Violet von Wesenburg. |
