Post by Lindsey on Sept 5, 2016 22:25:15 GMT -4
my name is
Matthias Panagiotis
Matthias Panagiotis
My name is Matthias Panagiotis, the King of Verden and once a high ranking officer of the Verden Military. I am the age of Thirty Nine years and was born a Human man. My father was also within the military of Verden, so I took his foot steps and made them my own. My mother stayed at home, raised myself and my siblings. My father's family is from a noble line, one full of great men and women... His great, great grandfather was the last King of Verden in our family... So, it was my great, great, great grandfather. It took courage to work to become the next King of Verden and I made sure my name was upon the lips of the Council when the time came to find the new royal family.
I was born to appear much like my father, but of course my mother's marks made it into my appearance. My Blonde hair has grown out to be long and slightly wavy, which is compliments to my mother. My eyes have been touched by the sky, coloring them a vibrant Blue. My body build is like my father, strong and firm. I stand tall at 6'3" allowing me to tower over some of those around me. I am known to wear my armor, the colors of the empire, and my sword during important times and events, but when walking around the castle, I wear simple clothing and keep my sword upon my hip, a king can never been too relaxed, even in the place be believes to be home.
Now, I believe you wish to know of my life, the one before I became King, correct? Well, then I shall begin at the beginning. My father's name was Azrael Panagiotis, whom later became a general before his retirement and untimely death due to an illness that we could not find a cure for. My mother's name is Lilith Fermi, a simple woman from a small village within the Human Kingdom. While my father was visiting the human empire, he came across the woman and they fell in love with the woman. The two married while he was on his visit and they left the kingdom and headed home towards Verden.
I came two years later, the first child in a list of many. My father was already older in his age, about ten years older then my mother and very well off. Coming from a noble family, my father was one of the first to go military since my great, great, great grandfather was the King. I had three younger siblings come after me; Freyr(brother-2 years younger), Acantha(sister-3 years younger), and Enki(brother-5 years younger). My father and mother quit having children after I was five years old and we played many of days in our courtyard. Watching my father as a child, I wanted nothing more than to be just like him.
The older my age seemed to grow, I worked harder and did my studies as instructed by my parents. I trained hard with the soldiers and soon enlisted myself into the Verden Army. My father at that point had become General and I fought tooth and nail to not be treated with any form of favor, sometimes making life a bit hard on myself by making some dislike me. My eagerness to impress and make my father proud was high. My siblings did not follow my footsteps. My brother Freyr became a priest in the religion my mother taught us about. My sister Acantha became an ambassador for the Empire, traveling all over to meet with different kinds of people. And my youngest brother Enki wanted to live a simple life, so he has traveled the world and we rarely see him except during holidays that my mother's religion follow.
I made great stride, gained rank quickly and attended council meetings with my father when the military was summoned. I don't know if my father wanted me to become King, but he certainly made sure I knew the people who would one day pick me as the King of the Empire. I worked hard, became as organized as I could, trained as many as I could, even protected the Empire from invaders.
I was Thirty Five when I received words my father had fallen ill and I quickly made my way back to our country home outside the capital city. I got there mere hours before my father's last breath and held his hand as he made his last journey. I found out the weeks following how important my father had been and how many had attended his funeral. During the following years, I did my job, until I was called up by the Council during a time of unrest due to the King's time as ruler coming to an end. I was surprised when they told me I was one of three whom had made the short list for King and that the final decision would come in a few months. I did not change my habits, continued with my work as a Colonel in the Verden Military. I received word that I had been chosen and that I would need to make my final arrangements to move into the castle by the end of that coming winter. My family and I moved in at the end of winter, my mother and wife came with me, as we don't have any children.
Oh, my wife? I normal keep such details private, but I suppose you wish to hear about her? Miskiminalatallia... My Miskim... Is gorgeous and my best friend. Our families had known each other for years, but rarely did we spent much time together. Maybe once a year my family would spend a week with her own during my father visits. My wife was part of a trader family and I knew she would probably continue into that lifestyle. The woman is smart and very keen to make one uncomfortable when she knows she has them where she wants them. It was during my own visit to her home area when I chose to stop by, after many years of being away... It was like two best friends had never parted way. I invited her on many trips and finally, took what courage I had to ask for her hand and to be my wife. One of my fondest memories is one she will never remember, when I held her as a young child, barely able to walk herself, and played with her at her family home during a visit... Yes, that is my most favored memory.
I was born to appear much like my father, but of course my mother's marks made it into my appearance. My Blonde hair has grown out to be long and slightly wavy, which is compliments to my mother. My eyes have been touched by the sky, coloring them a vibrant Blue. My body build is like my father, strong and firm. I stand tall at 6'3" allowing me to tower over some of those around me. I am known to wear my armor, the colors of the empire, and my sword during important times and events, but when walking around the castle, I wear simple clothing and keep my sword upon my hip, a king can never been too relaxed, even in the place be believes to be home.
Now, I believe you wish to know of my life, the one before I became King, correct? Well, then I shall begin at the beginning. My father's name was Azrael Panagiotis, whom later became a general before his retirement and untimely death due to an illness that we could not find a cure for. My mother's name is Lilith Fermi, a simple woman from a small village within the Human Kingdom. While my father was visiting the human empire, he came across the woman and they fell in love with the woman. The two married while he was on his visit and they left the kingdom and headed home towards Verden.
I came two years later, the first child in a list of many. My father was already older in his age, about ten years older then my mother and very well off. Coming from a noble family, my father was one of the first to go military since my great, great, great grandfather was the King. I had three younger siblings come after me; Freyr(brother-2 years younger), Acantha(sister-3 years younger), and Enki(brother-5 years younger). My father and mother quit having children after I was five years old and we played many of days in our courtyard. Watching my father as a child, I wanted nothing more than to be just like him.
The older my age seemed to grow, I worked harder and did my studies as instructed by my parents. I trained hard with the soldiers and soon enlisted myself into the Verden Army. My father at that point had become General and I fought tooth and nail to not be treated with any form of favor, sometimes making life a bit hard on myself by making some dislike me. My eagerness to impress and make my father proud was high. My siblings did not follow my footsteps. My brother Freyr became a priest in the religion my mother taught us about. My sister Acantha became an ambassador for the Empire, traveling all over to meet with different kinds of people. And my youngest brother Enki wanted to live a simple life, so he has traveled the world and we rarely see him except during holidays that my mother's religion follow.
I made great stride, gained rank quickly and attended council meetings with my father when the military was summoned. I don't know if my father wanted me to become King, but he certainly made sure I knew the people who would one day pick me as the King of the Empire. I worked hard, became as organized as I could, trained as many as I could, even protected the Empire from invaders.
I was Thirty Five when I received words my father had fallen ill and I quickly made my way back to our country home outside the capital city. I got there mere hours before my father's last breath and held his hand as he made his last journey. I found out the weeks following how important my father had been and how many had attended his funeral. During the following years, I did my job, until I was called up by the Council during a time of unrest due to the King's time as ruler coming to an end. I was surprised when they told me I was one of three whom had made the short list for King and that the final decision would come in a few months. I did not change my habits, continued with my work as a Colonel in the Verden Military. I received word that I had been chosen and that I would need to make my final arrangements to move into the castle by the end of that coming winter. My family and I moved in at the end of winter, my mother and wife came with me, as we don't have any children.
Oh, my wife? I normal keep such details private, but I suppose you wish to hear about her? Miskiminalatallia... My Miskim... Is gorgeous and my best friend. Our families had known each other for years, but rarely did we spent much time together. Maybe once a year my family would spend a week with her own during my father visits. My wife was part of a trader family and I knew she would probably continue into that lifestyle. The woman is smart and very keen to make one uncomfortable when she knows she has them where she wants them. It was during my own visit to her home area when I chose to stop by, after many years of being away... It was like two best friends had never parted way. I invited her on many trips and finally, took what courage I had to ask for her hand and to be my wife. One of my fondest memories is one she will never remember, when I held her as a young child, barely able to walk herself, and played with her at her family home during a visit... Yes, that is my most favored memory.
