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He joined the fledgling Elliran Navy early in his youth, to support his family after his mother was injured in a skirmish with the Somoto. He rose through the ranks and became a squadron commander in the fleet (the pearls coastal patrol) , commanding a group of 3 ships at the age of 20. His squadron became the pride of the coastal fleet, being the only one to consistently defeat Somoto pirate raids in open sea and integrating several of Merovech and his fathers weapon designs. | He joined the fledgling Elliran Navy early in his youth, to support his family after his mother was injured in a skirmish with the Somoto. He rose through the ranks and became a squadron commander in the fleet (the pearls coastal patrol) , commanding a group of 3 ships at the age of 20. His squadron became the pride of the coastal fleet, being the only one to consistently defeat Somoto pirate raids in open sea and integrating several of Merovech and his fathers weapon designs. | ||
He was present at the battle of the neck as part of the right flank of the combined fleet, and took extensive part in the early stages of the battle during the skirmishing phase. His Squadron claims to have sunk over 4 Somoto battle Canoes at no loss owing to their use of Merovech's double ballistas. Nevertheless the overall battle soon turned against the Elliri after the Somoto's surprise force arrived at the rear of the battle and | He was present at the battle of the neck as part of the right flank of the combined fleet, and took extensive part in the early stages of the battle during the skirmishing phase. His Squadron claims to have sunk over 4 Somoto battle Canoes at no loss owing to their use of Merovech's double ballistas. Nevertheless the overall battle soon turned against the Elliri after the Somoto's surprise force arrived at the rear of the battle and encircled the Elliri command ship, triggering a rout. | ||
Merovech's tiny group | Merovech's tiny group was only able to escape the disaster of the battle by Merovech's skillful maneuvering around the necks coral minefields, a region even the Somoto would not follow into. | ||
Post the battle, his three ships picked up survivors from sunken civilian ships. This band of hardly 300-400 citizens is what will go on to form the Vanguard and the new principality of Ellara. | Post the battle, his three ships picked up survivors from sunken civilian ships. This band of hardly 300-400 citizens is what will go on to form the Vanguard and the new principality of Ellara. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:44, 26 September 2026
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| Titles | Grand Captain |
| Race | Human |
| Ethnicity | Elliri |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 30 |
| Date of Birth | Era Vetus, October, Year 22 |
| Nationality | Ellaran originally, now part of the Eastern Vanguard of Istrania |
| Nation | Eternal Kingdom of Istrania/The Eastern Vanguard |
| Occupation | Captain of the Vanguard |
| Religion | The Sogn - though considerable influence from the old religion of the Elliri |
| Player | RadioPikachu |
| Status | Alive |
Captain of the Vanguard and de Facto Leader of the Principality of Ellara.
Veteran of the Battle of the neck and a former squadron commander of the Elliri Fleet.
Born as Mercellus Veritrix of Peiro but given the name Merovech by his officers to symbolise his status as the founder of Elliri's new era.
History
Merovech was born in the old Coastal Elliri village of Peiro, near the Somoto Border to a tribal guard and her blacksmith husband.
He joined the fledgling Elliran Navy early in his youth, to support his family after his mother was injured in a skirmish with the Somoto. He rose through the ranks and became a squadron commander in the fleet (the pearls coastal patrol) , commanding a group of 3 ships at the age of 20. His squadron became the pride of the coastal fleet, being the only one to consistently defeat Somoto pirate raids in open sea and integrating several of Merovech and his fathers weapon designs.
He was present at the battle of the neck as part of the right flank of the combined fleet, and took extensive part in the early stages of the battle during the skirmishing phase. His Squadron claims to have sunk over 4 Somoto battle Canoes at no loss owing to their use of Merovech's double ballistas. Nevertheless the overall battle soon turned against the Elliri after the Somoto's surprise force arrived at the rear of the battle and encircled the Elliri command ship, triggering a rout.
Merovech's tiny group was only able to escape the disaster of the battle by Merovech's skillful maneuvering around the necks coral minefields, a region even the Somoto would not follow into.
Post the battle, his three ships picked up survivors from sunken civilian ships. This band of hardly 300-400 citizens is what will go on to form the Vanguard and the new principality of Ellara.
Career
Former Squadron commander of the Pearl Squadron (6 Years of Service) of the Elliri Coastal fleet.
Current De Facto Ruler of the Principality and Captain of the Vanguard to Istrania.
Abilities
Fantastic Bowmen, trained by his mother in the wilds of Elliri.
Master of maneuver , as demonstrated by his exploits at the battle of the neck and several skirmishes with the Somoto in the barbarian wars. Perfected the use of Ballistae in Naval Warfare.
Owing to his Father's teaching, a very good blacksmith and fletcher.