Astride the Corpse of Darkness (event)
Character: Duke Akakios Mitraxes of Argontos
I was not alive to see the tragedy. I was born into this broken world, where the Empire of Light had been usurped by an agent of Darkness, where the champion of the Purest had been cruelly struck down. Seeing what had come from his evil, my father immediately rose his banner in rebellion, swearing that the monstrous Lord of Ash would not maintain his grip upon the shell of the Second Empire. And so he fought, and trained me to do the same.
I was still young when my day of glory came. The last loyal Legion Vilnian Assault, and across the Empire the people rejoiced. In our own corner of the world, we launched a great offensive, toppling the Aeschraest-backed warlord who had so long terrorized Kerkonia. Soon, word came that Oraispol itself had thrown out the Dark Aautokratir. Little did we know he was coming directly for us.
When I was but 23, in the early winter, a boat arrived at our shores, out of which hustled a cowled and bearded Magi. I recognized him immediately for who he was, and struck him down, catching him by surprise. And with that, it was done. Aeschraes, the man who ruined the Purest's empire, was dead. And I swiftly made sure that all knew of my hand in the deed. I slew the greatest demon to ever plague Aversaria.
All I need do now is take my rightful place, as the greatest hero of our people.
If only those fools would believe me...