Whrosklowos Ghruxhuorsunus
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| Birth Date | 7471 |
| Birth place | Dhamnakos, Dhonowlgos |
| Death date | 7587 |
| Death place | Skous, The Bind |
| Cause of death | Old age |
| Resting place | Central Skous cemetery, no longer exists |
| Citizenship | Dhonowlgos and The Bind |
| Nationality | Wolgos |
| Height | 7 ft 8 in |
| Mother | R̥kih2s H1regusdheh1ter |
| Father | Ghruxhuor Ghruxhuorsunus |
| Education | Hlrike |
| Profession | General and ruler of The Bind |
| Known for | Conquest and occupation of Morenburg and ruling The Bind |
| Signature | WhrosklowosSignature.jpg |
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| Term Start | 7506 |
| Term End | 7587 |
Whrosklowos Ghruxhuorsunus was the Gwretaido Prawiros (Endowed Father) of The Bind from 7506 to 7587. Whrosklowos' life story is rich with the trials and triumphs of a man navigating the complex socio-political fabric of his era. Born out of wedlock in the village of Dhamnakos, near Dhowkros, Whrosklowos was the eldest child of R̥kih2s H1regusdheh1ter. His mother married Ghruxhuor, a man of some standing, following the death of his first wife. Whrosklowos, not being a blood relative of Ghruxhuor, faced challenges and exclusions typical for non-blood children in such familial structures.
Despite these challenges, Whrosklowos grew up in a large family, with fifteen step-siblings and four half-siblings. His upbringing in Old Dhonowlgos, a humble Wolgos household, was marked by a need for resilience and hard work, often more so than his siblings. His mother, ever caring, sometimes had to make sacrifices for Whrosklowos, including asking his half siblings to forego their belongings for his sake.
At the age of sixteen, after a significant altercation with Ghruxhuor, Whrosklowos left his childhood home. This departure marked a pivotal moment in his life, as he ventured into the perilous Wolgos lands alone. His fortunes turned when he encountered a band of roving laborers. This group provided him not only with companionship and safety but also a sense of freedom and self-discovery. For four years, he traveled extensively with them, experiencing diverse cultures and landscapes across Dhonowlgos.
However, as he grew older and watched his companions settle down, Whrosklowos felt a growing urge to find his own path. At twenty, he sought out the Hlrike, an esteemed military order, and joined as an esquire. His dedication and skill were evident, and he quickly rose through the ranks to become a junior knight. His tenure included a period as a colonial knight in the New Xedun colony, where he gained firsthand experience in colonial administration and skirmishes with the native Altaian people.
The outbreak of the Pan-Anarian War in 7495 brought a drastic turn to his military career. Whrosklowos and his unit were recalled to Dhownolgos to join the Stoldavian campaigns. His strategic brilliance came to the forefront during the invasion of Morenburg and the northern coast of Stoldavia, near Vittmark. In a defining moment of his military career, Whrosklowos took command of his division during the siege of Morenburg's winter capital, following the injury of the commanding officer. His leadership was decisive, and under his command, the siege successfully penetrated the city's defenses. In a controversial and brutal act, he led the assault on the royal palace, personally slaying Wilhem VIII, the last king of Morenburg. The symbolic act of nailing the royal crown to Wilhem VIII's decapitated head, which he then wore as a trophy, was a stark testament to his ruthless efficiency.
The fall of Morenburg elevated Whrosklowos' status, immortalized by Hlrike artists, and he was promoted to general. However, the Wolgos' subsequent actions in Stoldavia, including their treatment of the royal family and other fronts in Anaria, garnered them infamy. In 7499, as Helreich took over Morenburg, the Wolgos, including Whrosklowos, faced opposition from former allies and enemies alike, leading to the start of the Helreich-Dhownolgos conflict.
Legacy
Ghruxhuorsunus was an extraordinarily long-lived Wolgos, with few in Wolgos history reaching his age and only a handful of humans surpassing his final years. His extended life allowed him to leave an indelible mark on both the Wolgos and human realms.
Ghruxhuorsunus's legacy for the Wolgos is one of stability, expansion, and prosperity, marking a golden era following the dark period of the First Wolgos Trek. Under his rule, the Bind experienced significant economic growth and internal stability. Key pragmatic decisions during his reign benefited both the Bind as a political entity and the welfare of the Wolgos people. These decisions facilitated the expansion of the Bind’s territories and the enhancement of its socio-economic structures.
For humans, Ghruxhuorsunus's legacy is largely seen through a positive lens. During his rule, the Bind never engaged in war with foreign powers, fostering a period of peace and cooperation. The Shriaav, a human population within the Bind, lived largely free and thrived, contributing greatly to the growth and prosperity of the Bind.
Initially adopting an isolationist foreign policy, Ghruxhuorsunus gradually opened the Bind to the world. He fostered trade and engaged in fruitful diplomatic engagements, which helped secure the borders of the Bind and stabilize tensions with neighboring human nations. His ability to balance isolationism with increasing openness laid the groundwork for improved relations and mutual growth between the Wolgos and their human neighbors.