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==="The Golden Prince"=== | ==="The Golden Prince"=== | ||
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| class="fn" colspan="2" style="background: lightsteelblue; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" | Ayren Lyandric Milen-Tochi'larian |
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| colspan="2" style="background: lightsteelblue; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" | 28 Imperilun, 21xx – ?? |
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: 90%; border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; line-height: 1.25em;" |  A portrait of Lord Ayren by Sir Francis Lawrence |
| Nickname | "The Golden Prince" |
| Place of birth | Denevier, Trenium, Kurathene Empire |
| Place of death | Off the coast of Hel'Byssia |
| Allegiance | Kurathene Empire, M'Chekian Union |
| Service/branch | Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral of the Blue |
| Unit | M'Chekian Independent Cruiser Squadron, Imperial Anti-Slavery Interdiction Squadron |
| Commands held | HMS Aledia MPS Dauntless HMS Basilisk HMS Syldrian |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Quithranos, Battle of Denevier Bay, Battle of Mikona (Sorvanok), Battle of the Pyrite Isles, Battle of Hel'byssia |
| Awards | Multiple (See Below) |
Vice Admiral of the Blue Lord Ayren Lyandric Milen, Earl Tochi'larian of Deneve, was an Imperial Naval Officer and a lord of the Kurathene Empire. Born to one of the premier families in Imperial history, he was an influential political figure in his native Kurathene as well as being one of the leading naval tacticians of his day.
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 was known throughout the service as "Golden Prince" Milen. Though known primarily as 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.
He is thought to have perished at the Battle of Hel'byssia, commanding his squadron of frigates against a shaahesk marauding fleet.
Family History
The earliest mention of the Tochi'larian family can be dated back to the late Kurathene Republic, where a newly established merchant family in northern Deneve was elected to the Republican Council. The family itself rose to prominence during the War for Reunification during the reign of Joral Kuras, when Lyandric Tochi'larian established himself as one of Joral's premier generals.
Granted the heriditary title of Prefect of Trenium, the Tochi'larian family continued to serve the Imperial Crown through the First and Second Kurathene Empires into the present day.
Ayren was the son of Akinor Lyandric Tochi'larian and Keira Milen. Ayren had two half-brothers, Syldric and Li'cinius (Lee) Tochi'larian born, and one cousin Harlan Tochi'larian (later the Marquess of Sargone)
As one of the ten prefectural families of the Kurathene Empire, Ayren could also trace his familial lineage through most of these families, with the most immediate connections being with the Kirkun, Arvanos, Clairvont and Alaran families.
Known for their distinct emerald eye color and green-blue hair, the Tochi'larian family was thought to have originated somewhere in the northern reaches of Tyedu, with a mix of fey and spiritkin blood somewhere in the early history of the family.
On the elven side, Ayren is the son of Keira Milen, descended from a line of elven wine-makers and nobles. His uncle Si'del Milen was known as a hero of T'Nanshi for his role in banishing the Woarghschadeugh, until his exile for disagreeing with the war policies of the Council of Nine. He had one cousin serving in the T'Nanshi Army, Seiran Milen, an uncle (P'yale Milen) running a business in Andarr and an aunt Taelynn Milen who operated the family winery in Le'Or'T'Nanshi.
Early Life
Born in Denevier Manor as the eldest son of Akinor Tochi'larian, Ayren was groomed from an early age to be a worthy heir to the traditions of the Kurathene Empire and the Tochi'larian family. Like most members of the Tochi'larian family, Ayren was not permitted to take the name "Tochi'larian" until he had distinguished himself in Imperial service, and thus was known by his mother's family name "Milen" for most of his early life.
Ayren spent much of his early life in the company of his cousin, Harlan, and the two were known to be like brothers in how often they were seen together. Because his father tended to spend most of his time in Kalion and his mothers a tendency to wander the continent, he was mostly raised in the company of his cousin and his aunt Lianna.
Education and Swordsmanship
As a member of the high-aristocracy, Ayren was exposed to a variety of tutors from the time he was old enough to walk. Indeed in the art of sword fighting, Ayren had, at several points claimed to have been taught to use a sword well before he could walk. Whatever the truth of this claim, by the time Ayren was ready to join the Imperial Navy as a midshipman, Ayren was proficient in the Kirkun, Sellician and Isyn'il Tath'ayn schools of swordfighting.
In addition he was tutored in a wide range of languages from a linguist hailing from the University of Clairvont and he was able to speak common, elven, sylvan, orcish and flair during his early childhood.
Early Career
Ayren began his career early, as he joined the crew of HMS Avarice as a first-class volunteer at the age of 11. Like his ancestor Sidonius Meyer Tochi'larian, Ayren was forced to begin his education as a sea officer early to pick up the necessary professional expertise necessary to command in the complex element of the sea. He progressed steadily through the service, being promoted to midshipman aboard Avarice two years later, then a master's mate aboard HMS Defiance at the age of 18.
He was eventually made acting fifth-lieutenant aboard HMS Monarch shortly after his 19th birthday. He passed for lieutenant the following spring and was assigned to HMS Alemmanus during the short-lived quasi-war with Dubunat. There he met his life-long friend the war mage Matthias Krell, and distinguished himself on several cutting out expeditions, earning himself several mentions in dispatches.
Life in M'Chek
With the conclusion of the quasi-war with Dubunat, Ayren found himself ashore with no prospects of further employment in the immediate future. Worse he had found himself locked in a quarrel with his father's youngest brother, Joren Novius Tochi'larian, over the issue of the slave trade, sparking a public tirade which could very well have ended in a duel. In order to prevent an embarassing encounter between family, Ayren was sent as a naval attache to the Kurathene-Andarran Company's trade mission in Mikona.
While initially reluctant to live so far from home, Ayren eventually formed a series of close friendships in Mikona through his involvement in local events. In particular the events surrounding the demi-lich Sorvanok and the spiritual creature known as the Gentleman brought Ayren closer to a number of prominent individuals from M'Chek, ranging from the Ebony Mage Vanya del'Trion, Paladin Kaelyn MacCaddor, businessman Timo Karr and the Equalizer Agatha Dane. Ayren himself was instrumental in the destruction of the demi-lich Sorvanok and for banishing the Gentleman, though the latter would tragically prove only to be temporarily banished. The Gentleman would eventually return as the Woargschadeugh, its minions responsible for slaying Ayren's beloved uncle and driving him towards returning to military service.
Ayren attempted during his early time in M'Chek to remain neutral in the conflict between T'Nanshi and M'Chek, not the least because of his early involvement with the church of Dru'El. There were numerous, failed attempts to intervene in ending the war, and rumors persist of Ayren's plans to force the heads of each government to the table with the cooperation of such dignitaries as Tri'as Ju'eir and Kaelyn MacCaddor. None of these plans came to fruition, and Ayren's attitude gradually began to harden against the possibility of a negotiated solution, feeling instead that only ending the fundamental issue between the two states could bring an end to hostilities.
During his time in M'Chek Ayren also began to acquire business interests in the area, particularly through his involvement in the Avlis Arms and Armor Association, which later helped to land him several lucrative government contracts during the war. This involvement was controversial both at home and in Southern Negaria itself, though at the time Ayren himself simply considered it a natural extension of his duties as guild chairman.
In addition to his friendships, Ayren was also involved in several relationships during this time. First to the Priestess of Dre'Ana Cierra Wenton, then to Meilil Sokore, and finally Nikki Tanner and Vanya del'Trion. His relationship with Nikki Tanner eventually grew into a committed life partnership, and Nikki bore the couple's only child, Sidel Lyandric Tochi'larian.
Later Career
"The Golden Prince"
Dauntless
