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	Vice Admiral of the Blue Lord Ayren Lyandric Milen, Earl Tochi'larian of Deneve, is an Imperial Naval Officer and a lord of the [[The_Kurathene_Empire\|Kurathene Empire]]. Born to one of the premier families in Imperial history, he is an influential political figure in his native Kurathene and the [[M'Chek\|M'Chekian Union]].		Vice Admiral of the Blue Lord Ayren Lyandric Milen, Earl Tochi'larian of Deneve, is an Imperial Naval Officer and a lord of the [[The_Kurathene_Empire\|Kurathene Empire]]. Born to one of the premier families in Imperial history, he is an influential political figure in his native Kurathene and the [[M'Chek\|M'Chekian Union]].

	Born to the prominent Tochi'larian family, Ayren was groomed from an early age for military service like many of his ancestors and relatives. Acquiring rank and influence in his own right, Ayren served primarily as a naval officer and parliamentarian during his years of service. His renown as a prize-taker and frigate captain was such that he is known throughout the service as "Golden Prince" Milen. Though a Kurathene noble, he saw service in a diverse range of theaters from the Imperial Navy to the M'Chekian fleet during the M'Chek-T'Nanshi War. His victories and luck have made him one of the most recognized naval tacticians and military leaders in Negaria.		Born to the prominent Tochi'larian family, Ayren was groomed from an early age for military service like many of his ancestors and relatives. Acquiring rank and influence in his own right, Ayren served primarily as a naval officer and parliamentarian during his years of service. His renown as a prize-taker and frigate captain was such that he is known throughout the service as "Golden Prince" Milen. Though a Kurathene noble, he saw service in a diverse range of theaters from the Imperial Navy to the M'Chekian fleet during the M'Chek-T'Nanshi War. His victories and luck have made him one of the most recognized naval tacticians and military leaders in [[Negaria]].

	Though he was thought to have perished at the Battle of Hel'byssia, with the aid of his friend and war mage Matthias Krell and a detachment of [[Guild:_The_M%27Chekian_Guards\|M'Chekian Guard]] and [[Guild:_Blackhawk_Company\|M'Chekian Army]] personnel he managed to outwit shaahesk pursuit and return to M'Chek.		Though he was thought to have perished at the Battle of Hel'byssia, with the aid of his friend and war mage Matthias Krell and a detachment of [[Guild:_The_M%27Chekian_Guards\|M'Chekian Guard]] and [[Guild:_Blackhawk_Company\|M'Chekian Army]] personnel he managed to outwit shaahesk pursuit and return to M'Chek.

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	[[Image:Dauntless.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|MPS <i>Dauntless</i> off Mikona Harbor]]		[[Image:Dauntless.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|MPS <i>Dauntless</i> off Mikona Harbor]]
	With the end of the Third Tri-Fief War, Ayren once again faced the prospect of being beached, having little in the way of admiralty favor. Rather than languish on shore, Ayren accepted an offer from the admiralty to serve ~~temporary~~ in the M'Chekian Parliamentary Navy as a senior tactical advisor and the captain of the first cannon armed M'Chekian frigate. Taking command of the newly commissioned MPS <i>Dauntless</i>, a small, nimble frigate of twenty-eight guns, Ayren once again displayed his abilities as a practitioner of cruiser tactics, effectively wresting control of the eastern sea.		With the end of the Third Tri-Fief War, Ayren once again faced the prospect of being beached, having little in the way of admiralty favor. Rather than languish on shore, Ayren accepted an offer from the admiralty to serve temporarily in the M'Chekian Parliamentary Navy as a senior tactical advisor and the captain of the first cannon armed M'Chekian frigate. Taking command of the newly commissioned MPS <i>Dauntless</i>, a small, nimble frigate of twenty-eight guns, Ayren once again displayed his abilities as a practitioner of cruiser tactics, effectively wresting control of the eastern sea.

	During this time, Ayren also took an interest in the overall direction of the war itself. Believing that the longer the conflict persisted the less chance of lasting peace, Ayren threw himself into the role as a naval liaison to the M'Chekian Army, acquiring several cannons for siege operations from his native Kurathene and planning effective siege operations with the senior army staff. This strategic planning culminated in the Battle of Quithranos, where M'Chekian forces were able to land upon and capture the eastern port village of Quithranos with minimal casualties. At this time, Ayren was also instrumental in introducing several new disciplinary measures in the army itself, including the introduction of provosts which curtailed the worst excesses of occupation and siege warfare.		During this time, Ayren also took an interest in the overall direction of the war itself. Believing that the longer the conflict persisted the less chance of lasting peace, Ayren threw himself into the role as a naval liaison to the M'Chekian Army, acquiring several cannons for siege operations from his native Kurathene and planning effective siege operations with the senior army staff. This strategic planning culminated in the Battle of Quithranos, where M'Chekian forces were able to land upon and capture the eastern port village of Quithranos with minimal casualties. At this time, Ayren was also instrumental in introducing several new disciplinary measures in the army itself, including the introduction of provosts which curtailed the worst excesses of occupation and siege warfare.

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	With the end of the Third Tri-Fief War, Ayren once again faced the prospect of being beached, having little in the way of admiralty favor. Rather than languish on shore, Ayren accepted an offer from the admiralty to serve temporary in the M'Chekian Parliamentary Navy as a senior tactical advisor and the captain of the first cannon armed M'Chekian frigate. Taking command of the newly commissioned MPS <i>Dauntless</i>, a small, nimble frigate of twenty-eight guns, Ayren once again displayed his abilities as a practitioner of cruiser tactics, effectively wresting control of the eastern sea.		With the end of the Third Tri-Fief War, Ayren once again faced the prospect of being beached, having little in the way of admiralty favor. Rather than languish on shore, Ayren accepted an offer from the admiralty to serve temporary in the M'Chekian Parliamentary Navy as a senior tactical advisor and the captain of the first cannon armed M'Chekian frigate. Taking command of the newly commissioned MPS <i>Dauntless</i>, a small, nimble frigate of twenty-eight guns, Ayren once again displayed his abilities as a practitioner of cruiser tactics, effectively wresting control of the eastern sea.

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	[[Image:Dauntless.jpg\|~~250px~~\|thumb\|right\|MPS <i>Dauntless</i> off Mikona Harbor]]		[[Image:Dauntless.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|MPS <i>Dauntless</i> off Mikona Harbor]]
	With the end of the Third Tri-Fief War, Ayren once again faced the prospect of being beached, having little in the way of admiralty favor. Rather than languish on shore, Ayren accepted an offer from the admiralty to serve temporary in the M'Chekian Parliamentary Navy as a senior tactical advisor and the captain of the first cannon armed M'Chekian frigate. Taking command of the newly commissioned MPS <i>Dauntless</i>, a small, nimble frigate of twenty-eight guns, Ayren once again displayed his abilities as a practitioner of cruiser tactics, effectively wresting control of the eastern sea.		With the end of the Third Tri-Fief War, Ayren once again faced the prospect of being beached, having little in the way of admiralty favor. Rather than languish on shore, Ayren accepted an offer from the admiralty to serve temporary in the M'Chekian Parliamentary Navy as a senior tactical advisor and the captain of the first cannon armed M'Chekian frigate. Taking command of the newly commissioned MPS <i>Dauntless</i>, a small, nimble frigate of twenty-eight guns, Ayren once again displayed his abilities as a practitioner of cruiser tactics, effectively wresting control of the eastern sea.

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	[[Image:Dauntless.jpg\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|right\|MPS <i>Dauntless</i> off Mikona Harbor]]		[[Image:Dauntless.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|MPS <i>Dauntless</i> off Mikona Harbor]]
	With the end of the Third Tri-Fief War, Ayren once again faced the prospect of being beached, having little in the way of admiralty favor. Rather than languish on shore, Ayren accepted an offer from the admiralty to serve temporary in the M'Chekian Parliamentary Navy as a senior tactical advisor and the captain of the first cannon armed M'Chekian frigate. Taking command of the newly commissioned MPS <i>Dauntless</i>, a small, nimble frigate of twenty-eight guns, Ayren once again displayed his abilities as a practitioner of cruiser tactics, effectively wresting control of the eastern sea.		With the end of the Third Tri-Fief War, Ayren once again faced the prospect of being beached, having little in the way of admiralty favor. Rather than languish on shore, Ayren accepted an offer from the admiralty to serve temporary in the M'Chekian Parliamentary Navy as a senior tactical advisor and the captain of the first cannon armed M'Chekian frigate. Taking command of the newly commissioned MPS <i>Dauntless</i>, a small, nimble frigate of twenty-eight guns, Ayren once again displayed his abilities as a practitioner of cruiser tactics, effectively wresting control of the eastern sea.

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	In addition he also owns the following foreign awards:		In addition he also owns the following foreign awards:
	''Knight Companion of the Balance''<br>''Silver Unicorn Medal''<br>''Amulet of Balance''		<br>''Knight Companion of the Balance''<br>''Silver Unicorn Medal''<br>''Amulet of Balance''

	==Additional Links==		==Additional Links==

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	==Titles and Awards==		==Titles and Awards==
	Ayren has received the following titles from the Kurathene Empire:		Ayren has received the following titles from the Kurathene Empire:
	''Earl Tochi'larian of Deneve''<br>''Viscount Tochi'larian of Denevier''<br>''Baron Tochi'larian of the Nomad''<br>''Knight Commander of the Royal Order of Kuras''		<br>''Earl Tochi'larian of Deneve''<br>''Viscount Tochi'larian of Denevier''<br>''Baron Tochi'larian of the Nomad''<br>''Knight Commander of the Royal Order of Kuras''

	In addition he also owns the following foreign awards:		In addition he also owns the following foreign awards:
	''Knight Companion of the Balance''<br>''Silver Unicorn Medal''<br>''Amulet of Balance''		''Knight Companion of the Balance''<br>''Silver Unicorn Medal''<br>''Amulet of Balance''

	==Additional Links==		==Additional Links==

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	Distinguishing himself in a hard fought frigate action, Ayren was promoted to Master and Commander at the age of 26 and assigned to command the 14-gun sloop <i>Arrowhead</i> near the Andarran station. Here he distinguished himself as a commerce raider, drawing the attention of Crullathian sloops. His cruise finally came to an end 15 months after his promotion when <i>Arrowhead</i> was badly damaged after an encounter with two Crullathian brigs. At the end of this fifteen month cruise, Ayren had burnt, sunk or captured nearly 50 Crullathian merchant ships, and captured the two Crullathian brigs, earning the nickname "the Golden Prince" for his luck in capturing prizes.		Distinguishing himself in a hard fought frigate action, Ayren was promoted to Master and Commander at the age of 26 and assigned to command the 14-gun sloop <i>Arrowhead</i> near the Andarran station. Here he distinguished himself as a commerce raider, drawing the attention of Crullathian sloops. His cruise finally came to an end 15 months after his promotion when <i>Arrowhead</i> was badly damaged after an encounter with two Crullathian brigs. At the end of this fifteen month cruise, Ayren had burnt, sunk or captured nearly 50 Crullathian merchant ships, and captured the two Crullathian brigs, earning the nickname "the Golden Prince" for his luck in capturing prizes.

			Promoted to post-captain, Ayren then took temporary command of HMS <i>Entente</i>, a twenty-eight gun sixth rate frigate. Distinguishing himself in action against an enemy frigate, he would be given the newly commissioned HMS <i>Aledia</i>, a ship that would be synonomous with Ayren's career in the Imperial Navy. Utilizing the speed, firepower and sea-keeping ability of the large frigate to its fullest potential, Ayren would become known for his daring coastal attacks, meticiulous planning and seemingly unlimited ability to find a weakness in enemy defenses.

			Having earned the right to use the title Earl of Deneve, Ayren Tochi'larian was he was now called, continued to harass and destroy Crullathian shipping for much of the remainder of the war, culminating in the recklessly audacious Battle of Denevier Bay, where he led a small squadron of first class frigates against a blockading force of line of battle ships.

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	[[Image:Dauntless.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|MPS <i>Dauntless</i> off Mikona Harbor]]		[[Image:Dauntless.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|MPS <i>Dauntless</i> off Mikona Harbor]]
			With the end of the Third Tri-Fief War, Ayren once again faced the prospect of being beached, having little in the way of admiralty favor. Rather than languish on shore, Ayren accepted an offer from the admiralty to serve temporary in the M'Chekian Parliamentary Navy as a senior tactical advisor and the captain of the first cannon armed M'Chekian frigate. Taking command of the newly commissioned MPS <i>Dauntless</i>, a small, nimble frigate of twenty-eight guns, Ayren once again displayed his abilities as a practitioner of cruiser tactics, effectively wresting control of the eastern sea.

	==~~Admiralty~~==		During this time, Ayren also took an interest in the overall direction of the war itself. Believing that the longer the conflict persisted the less chance of lasting peace, Ayren threw himself into the role as a naval liaison to the M'Chekian Army, acquiring several cannons for siege operations from his native Kurathene and planning effective siege operations with the senior army staff. This strategic planning culminated in the Battle of Quithranos, where M'Chekian forces were able to land upon and capture the eastern port village of Quithranos with minimal casualties. At this time, Ayren was also instrumental in introducing several new disciplinary measures in the army itself, including the introduction of provosts which curtailed the worst excesses of occupation and siege warfare.

			After the conclusion of the war, Ayren remained as the senior cruiser captain in the M'Chekian cruiser squadron, transfering from naval liaison to the army to the admiralty liaison to the newly formed M'Chekian Guards. There Ayren focused primarily upon operational and judicial aspects of the law, while commanding <i>Dauntless</i> on a series of highly publicized and successful anti-piracy cruises culminating in the discovery and colonization of Port Rasmus.

			==Senior Post-Captain and Admiral==
	[[Image:DragonBattle.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The battle between the Combined Fleet and Tharul'Zhannadar]]		[[Image:DragonBattle.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The battle between the Combined Fleet and Tharul'Zhannadar]]
			The War of Thorns, fought between the Third Kurathene Empire, the Crullathian Empire and its allies in Brekon and Dubunat was to see some of the most intense naval campaigning since the Third Tri-Fief War. Ayren returned to his native Kurathene and was immediately employed, now as a senior post captain to command the HMS <i>Hyribia</i>, a third rate ship of the line. As the war progressed, however, it became increasingly clear that it would be fought not between large fleets of ships of the line, but rather between frigates and other fast cruisers. Ayren was given several major commands during the War of Thorns, including the crack HMS <i>Syldrian</i> as part of Sir Edwin Warren's squadron, as well as the anti-corsair command with his beloved <i>Aledia</i>

			After the war, Ayren returned to the south to attempt to establish a new southern squadron for anti-piracy and anti-slavery operations. The arrival of the great pyrite wyrm Tharul'zhannadar made his assignment more difficult, as pyrite dragons began to play havoc with shipping throughout Southern Negaria. Ayren was responsible for the gambit which discovered the island nest of the pyrite dragons, and was later promoted to Rear Admiral in both the M'Chekian and Imperial navies to lead the joint fleet intended to eradicate the dragon menace.

			Despite treachery and deception by Tharul'Zhannadar, the fleet was ultimately successful in its goal, slaying the wyrm Tharul'Zhannadar and retaking control of the Southern Seas. Ayren was then assigned to head up the joint anti-slavery task force set up by the M'Chekian and Imperial governments, moving his flag back to the <i>Dauntless</i> and aggressively cracking down upon iillicit trade around M'Chek, including a memorable close blockade of the port of Mikona itself.

	===The Battle of Hel'bysia===		===The Battle of Hel'bysia===
	[[Image:Ayren-Admiral.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A portrait of Ayren drawn shortly before the Battle of Hel'bysia]]		[[Image:Ayren-Admiral.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A portrait of Ayren drawn shortly before the Battle of Hel'bysia]]
			The sudden surprise attack of the Shaahesk fleet against the village of East Shore left the M'Chekian navy badly outnumbered in the Eastern Seas, ceding control of the coastline to the shaahesk. Hoping to intercept the shaahesk squadron before it could return to the safety of its home waters, Ayren led a hastily assembled squadron of frigates and sloops to intercept the shaahesk.

			Faced with contrary winds, Ayren and his squadron could only approach the shaahesk after nearly a week of pursuit, finally bringing them to battle near the Hel'bysia Peninsula in T'Nanshi. There, Ayren attempted to engage the shaahesk ships from a distance while wittling down their defenses and eventually overwhelm them with his superior range and gunnery. Unfortunately, the shaahesk had learned to use the battery from the captured M'Chekian frigate <i>Skirmisher</i>, which allowed the shaahesk to disable <i>Dauntless</i> with a single lucky broadside.

			Despite the best efforts of Ayren and his crew, <i>Dauntless</i> was eventually boarded, and sensing that his ship was lost, Ayren evacuated his men upon the ship's boats, staying behind with a small compliment of marines and his war mage Colonel Matthias Krell. Moments after the ship's boats had cleared <i>Dauntless</i> the frigate was consumed in flames, her powder magazine having been deliberately sabotaged. No trace of Ayren has been seen ever since, and he has been listed as missing, presumed dead.

	==Political Career==		==Political Career==
			In addition to a prolific career as a military officer, Ayren had a brief career as a parliamentarian in the Imperial parliament's Chamber of Lords. There he was primarily known for his pragmatic opposition to bad naval policy, even when his own party was in power, making him a difficult individual to work with. This often prevented him from acquiring the best possible advantages of his rank, and may explain why Ayren so often faced the prospect of being left on half-pay at the end of each war.

			In M'Chek, Ayren was primarily known for his philanthropic work and for his extensive business dealings with the trade houses of M'Chek. Ayren was most commonly associated with the Grumbald faction in M'Chek. His policy initiatives have included at times, plans to colonize the underdark for farming purposes and increases in anti-piracy and anti-slavery measures.

			==Titles and Awards==
			Ayren has received the following titles from the Kurathene Empire:
			''Earl Tochi'larian of Deneve''<br>''Viscount Tochi'larian of Denevier''<br>''Baron Tochi'larian of the Nomad''<br>''Knight Commander of the Royal Order of Kuras''

			In addition he also owns the following foreign awards:
			''Knight Companion of the Balance''<br>''Silver Unicorn Medal''<br>''Amulet of Balance''

			==Additional Links==
	[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=63436 Dispatches and Letters of Lord Ayren Tochi'larian]		[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=63436 Dispatches and Letters of Lord Ayren Tochi'larian]

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	==Later Career==		==Later Career==
			As hostilities between the Third Kurathene Empire and the Crullathians began to build prior to the Third Tri-Fief War, Ayren returned to duty in the Imperial Navy. First assigned to 74-gun HMS <i>Vengeful</i> as secondl ieutenant, he was quickly transferred to the frigate HMS <i>Judicator</i> as its first lieutenant with the outbreak of hostilities.

	==="The Golden Prince"===		==="The Golden Prince"===
	[[Image:AyrenAdvert.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|A common handbill ~~advertising Ayren's abilities~~]]		[[Image:AyrenAdvert.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|A common handbill aimed at recruiting sailors.]]
			Distinguishing himself in a hard fought frigate action, Ayren was promoted to Master and Commander at the age of 26 and assigned to command the 14-gun sloop <i>Arrowhead</i> near the Andarran station. Here he distinguished himself as a commerce raider, drawing the attention of Crullathian sloops. His cruise finally came to an end 15 months after his promotion when <i>Arrowhead</i> was badly damaged after an encounter with two Crullathian brigs. At the end of this fifteen month cruise, Ayren had burnt, sunk or captured nearly 50 Crullathian merchant ships, and captured the two Crullathian brigs, earning the nickname "the Golden Prince" for his luck in capturing prizes.




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