Viptorian

Viptorian Arcinian
Status	Active
Race	Gor'Tog
Gender	Male
Guild	Barbarian
Instance	Prime
Relatives	Deme

Biography

Early Life

Viptorian has never spoken of his family since his initial arrival in The Crossing in 354, leaving very little is known of his childhood. All he has openly shared is that he was born on the 18th day of the 5th month of Uthmor the Giant in the year of the Golden Panther, 331 years after the victory of Lanival the Redeemer and that he had an early affinity for the Gor'Tog clan of Tiger Clan.

In early 354 AV, Viptorian found is way to The Crossing and, being the rough and tumble young man he was, took the guidance of Everild and began his studies with Agonar, joining the Barbarian Guild. In joining the guild, Viptorian would spend a lifetime making friends with his guildmates. He forged strong bonds with Donlee, Maulem, Drexella, Phii, Rufhelous, Caraamon, and many, many more. Early on, Viptorian was known to skirt morality and the law a bit, spending time trying to make ends meet via conflict and preying on unsuspecting adventurers. He quickly grew out of this, however, and learned to focus on a more positive way to use his teachings.

As he began his studies as a Barbarian, Viptorian suddenly found himself thrust into his first challenges, defending his newly adopted home Zoluren during the outbreak of the Gorbesh War. Though he was not a major factor in the defense of the province, Viptorian took pride in lending a hand in the fight against the invaders. After the Gorbesh War, Viptorian began becoming more of a member of the community. He became involved in a group that included Pureblade, Toren, Laelia, Donlee, Valloa, and others. These people would come to play a very large role in his life and the development of his career.

In 359, Viptorian again found himself in the defense of Zoluren as the Sorrow War took hold in Zoluren and Therenegia primarily. Viptorian found himself fighting side by side with his band of friends, fighting to the best of his ability, proving to be more of a force than he was during the Gorbesh War. It was also during this time that Viptorian spent the first significant amount of time in Riverhaven, finding it to be a more relaxing city than he found The Crossing. Upon Sorrow's defeat at the Standing Stones (Viptorian was not present for this), Viptorian returned to The Crossing, which proved to be a very important decision.

The Treasonists Plot Against Prince Vorclaf

At the end of the Sorrow War in 364 AV, Prince Vorclaf returned from hiding in Therengia with the assistance of the Therengian military. Upon his return, Vorclaf executed his cousin and the sitting Prince, Sirolarn, who was suspected of assassinating Vorclaf’s father, Prince Belirendrick III at the DiSilveron Ball in 360 AV. Viptorian had been at the DiSilveron Ball and, though he had not known much of the political landscape at the time of the ball, he felt that Vorclaf was some outsider who had come to usurp the throne from Sirolarn. This belief was further stoked when he was invited by his friends Toren, Laelia, and Pureblade to join them for secret talks with Molphant and Midjure. The group, along with others, discussed the need to inform the public of the “wrongs” committed by Vorclaf and, eventually, remove him from power by force. The plan was to install

Viptorian assumed the mantle of “minister of information” and began crying out the wrongs of Vorclaf from the town green of The Crossing. Over time, there were numerous conflicts with Zoluren officials, such as the Bailiff Quillak and Herald Renshuel. After an incident where Quillak roared in the town green, resulting in the death of several passersby, Viptorian stepped up his vocal harassment, specifically targeting Quillak and highlighting the injustices and abuse of force that Vorclaf’s lawmen were using to subdue the public. Viptorian even wrote a publication detailing the events and calling for action.

After numerous plotting sessions in Riverpine Circle, led by Midjure, the plan was finally executed: Viptorian and his comrades managed to sneak into Ulf'Hara Keep via a secret tunnel. The guards, however, must have been tipped off, as they were quickly upon the band of would-be assassins. After a brief and scattered chase throughout the keep, all the conspirators were eventually captured. The group then spent some time in the cells in Ulf’Hara Keep before their trial. Eventually, the group, minus Midjure, was cast into a combat pit and Prince Vorclaf decided that the fate of the conspirators would be left to the people; an unknown beast would slowly be unleashed upon the group or, the people in the audience of this trial would be allowed to craft ropes to allow the group to escape the pit and they would be free from further punishments. Much to Viptorian’s relief, the people of Zoluren saw fit to work to help them escape and all members of the cabal escaped unharmed, except for their reputations and pride.

The Move to Therengia

Following the failed attempt on Vorclaf’s life, Viptorian decided it would be best if he found another place to reside. During his time in Riverhaven during the Sorrow War, Viptorian met the Barbarian GuildLeader Mo. Mo had inspired Viptorian, with his being a Gor’Tog in a position of power and relative prestige. It was this relationship and inspiration, as well as his enjoyment of his time in Riverhaven during the war (as well as, maybe, the fact he tried to depose the Prince of Zoluren), that made Viptorian move from The Crossing to Riverhaven.

Upon his arrival in Riverhaven, Viptorian purchased his first house, a spot within the dormitory of the Riverhaven Barbarian Guild. He spent his downtime forging a relationship with Mo and learning as much as he could from him. It was at this time he also became a vocal advocate for Gor’Togs, setting out to prove that Gor’Togs were more than just big oafs with no ability for refined positions in society. He firmly resented any reference to the history of Gor’Togs as slaves of the S’kra Mur and worked to show by example that Gor’Togs belong in any role they want.

Courtship and Marriage to Deme

Not long after arriving in Riverhaven, Viptorian came across a woman who caught his eye while she was working outside the Empath Guild. Viptorian was drawn into her magnificent silver eyes and her beautiful brunette hair. He had never seen a woman quite like her. She seemed, however, to be quite down and sad. Despite his faults, Viptorian always fancied himself somewhat of a gentleman and he struck up a conversation with the woman, asking her name and if she was okay. She responded that she was [Deme] Milennium and indicated that she was sad. She mentioned missing her previous husband, even though it has been more than two years since they were unbonded. After some kind words and silly jokes, Viptorian managed to make Deme smile and even got her to crack a joke or two of her own. From here, their friendship grew into a deeper relationship. After less than a year, in a small ceremony outside of Leth Deri’el, the Viptorian and Deme solidified their bond in the year 366.

To say that Viptorian and Deme were a perfect match for each other would be to understate the depth of their love for each other. Viptorian learned much of the Empathic trade and helped Deme progress in her training. Similarly, Deme took an interest, as much as she could, in Viptorian’s training and advancement as a warrior. Though Deme was more dedicated to her craft than Viptorian was to his, the two never suffered from jealousy and simply enjoyed their life together. They went on adventures, picnicked, searched the world for trinkets, and served together in defense of their home whenever called upon.

Later Years

Viptorian spent the rest of his days in relative seclusion in Forfedhdar, confining himself mostly to the Gor’Tog District in Hibarnhvidar with the occasional visit to Boar Clan. With all of his friends and family either off on distant adventures or passed away, Viptorian found himself painfully lonely. His signature wit and charm faded and gave way to a quieter and more contemplative, if not depressed, old man. He could occasionally be heard trying to tell stories of his past to fellow patrons at the Three Turnips Tavern, but oftentimes cut his stories short as he began to mourn the man he once was and all the relationships he has lost in his later years. He remained forever proud of his service to his Baron and Therengia, maintaining his diplomatic appearance throughout his life after service, on the off chance he could reconcile his past with Baron Gyfford and find himself in service once again.

Description

You see Retired Ambassador Viptorian Arcinian, Expatriate of Therengia, a Gor'Tog.
He has deep-set gold eyes. He has ebon skin and an athletic build.
He appears wizened for a Gor’Tog.
He has a tattoo of a pit viper coiled around a broken skull on his arm.

He is wearing a a fine golden chain hauberk with elegant steel epaulets about the shoulders, a shield or bearing eight swords purpure, some regal chain gauntlets with shifting links of gold and purple, a brilliant gold-scaled greatcloak edged in purple silk, a reinforced nightsilk back harness, a pair of intricately knotted tri-color gold cufflinks, a large royal blue velvet document satchel trimmed in golden piping with a gold crest on the flap, a large pack covered with various battle scenes and overlapping golden scale mail, a brilliant blue silk shirt with golden hook buttons, a midnight-blue crushed velvet doublet with gold trim about the shoulders, a brass bracelet coiled into the shape of a striking viper with glittering ruby eyes, a heavy gold wristcuff, a jade and gold ring carved into twining vipers clasping a serpent's heart ruby, a black leather sword belt in the shape of a viper with two silver fangs, a deep blue leather belt with a circular gold buckle, a polished belt frog with a jagged-edged cinquedea hanging from it, a golden sheath, some fighting pants crafted from deep blue suede fastened with polished gold buckles, some deep blue riding boots with gold piping along the front seam and a regal chain coif of shifting gold and purple links adorned with a simple gold crown.