Cyr I Brightoak, King Of Argon (SEE-R)
King of Argon Cyr Brightoak, I (a.k.a. One-eye, Mage Smiter, Reclaimer)
Early Life:
King Cyr I Brightoak, known as "One-eye, the Mage Smiter," was born into tumultuous times in Argon. His father, a lord, was a victim in the Sorcerer's Uprising. In the chaos, Cyr was smuggled to safety in the Dwarf Kingdom of Faern, where he was raised in luxury in the capital city of Udâd Dornar by Búinn Redbeard, a respected politician and merchant who had been a friend of Cyr's late father. Despite Búinn's efforts to groom Cyr as his heir, the young lordling harbored ambitions of reclaiming his birthright—his father's lands—and freeing Argon from the grip of the Usurpers.
From a young age, Cyr displayed a fiery temperament, constantly challenging local boys to duels and seeking out formidable opponents to hone his martial skills. Búinn, concerned with Cyr's fixation on violence, arranged for his education and hired Greenhand, a renowned sellsword who would go on to serve Cyr well in the years to come, to train him in combat. Cyr proved adept at his studies but was most passionate about swordsmanship, often training tirelessly to the point of neglecting meals. Under Greenhand's guidance, Cyr became a formidable duelist.
Before the Reconquest:
As he matured, Cyr became obsessed with reclaiming what he believed was rightfully his, prompting him to leave his comfortable life with Búinn once he came of age. Despite Búinn's pleas to stay on the path laid out for him, Cyr made it clear that he desired his birthright. The two quarreled, and Cyr left to begin what he saw as his destiny. Initially seeking support from members of the Dwarf Council of Faern, Cyr found no allies among them due to Búinn's influence, which ensured no noble in Faern would aid his cause. Disheartened, he resolved to try his luck in the eastern Kingdom of Rrinnoroth, where he may find a more sympathetic ear.
In Rrinnoroth, Cyr found staunch allies in Lords Urth Ironrock, a battle-hardened war veteran, and Hammeath Goldbrewer, the wealthiest and most influential merchant lord in all of Vestri. With Goldbrewer's immense financial backing and Ironrock's seasoned military expertise, Cyr assembled an unparalleled coalition. Their burgeoning influence posed a palpable threat to King Sindri II of Rrinnoroth, who enjoyed good relations with the new Sorcerer Kingdom of Argon and he sought in vain to hinder Cyr's ambitions, only to be outmaneuvered by Goldbrewer's deft political maneuvers. Through strategic alliances and shrewd financial leverage, Goldbrewer orchestrated Sindri's downfall, placing a pliable ruler on the throne who proved amenable to Cyr's cause, Sindri II's own young son Thalnar.
Despite reservations regarding Goldbrewer's ruthless methods, Cyr pressed forward with his campaign. With Lord Ironrock's battle-hardened warriors and a legion of Dragonborn mercenaries at his command thanks to Lord Goldbrewer, Cyr launched a relentless series of military campaigns to reclaim Argon.
Reconquering Argon:
They would find great success in this campaign, finding allies in Argon as diseffected lord that disliked the new mage rulers joined their power to Cyr's. Their advance culminated in the pivotal Siege of Alstrea, the city where Cyr's father had once ruled. Cyr's forces, driven by determination and battle-hardened resolve, besieged the mage-held city with a ferocity that shook its tall walls. The battle was hard-fought and costly, with Cyr's warriors enduring relentless magical assaults from within.
Amid the chaos of battle, a dramatic twist unfolded when Búinn, once Cyr's foster father and now an ally to the Sorcerer King, arrived with his formidable Dwarven army just a day after Cyr's forces breached the city's defenses. Cyr, hoping for a peaceful resolution, sought to persuade Búinn to join his cause. However, Búinn, steadfast in his belief that Cyr should abandon his campaign, refused to yield. Negotiations faltered, and the battlefield once again became the crucible of their fate.
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Búinn, driven by loyalty to his Kingdom, his task from the Dwarven King of Faern, and unwilling to see Cyr's vision realized, launched an attack on Cyr's weary forces. The clash was savage and unforgiving, with both sides fighting with desperate fury. Cyr, devastated by the betrayal of the man he once considered a father, fought with valor and determination. Despite Búinn's tactical acumen and the stalwart defense of his Dwarven warriors, the combined might of Cyr's forces ultimately prevailed. Búinn died after taking several arrow in this attack.
In the aftermath of the battle, with Alstrea now firmly in his grasp, Cyr honored Búinn's memory by entombing him alongside the city's former lords within the solemn crypts of Alstrea, a towering stone statue that forever memorialized his legacy was raised in the city, in accordance with venerable Dwarven traditions. Despite his grief and conflict, nearly abandoning his cause, Cyr was urged by Lord Ironrock to press on, reminding him that their enemies were responsible for Búinn's death. Renewed in purpose, Cyr continued his campaign to reclaim Argon but was noted to be more stoic and solemn afterwards.
With Alstrea secured, Cyr's Storming of Argon gained momentum as every village and city fell under his control. Their progress seemed unstoppable until they reached Galdor, the capital, where Sorcerer King Odda led his remaining forces against Cyr. The battle was brutal, with Cyr and Odda's forces clashing violently. They eventually confronted each other directly, with Odda's powerful magic overwhelming Cyr. At the brink of defeat, Cyr found renewed strength, spurred on by memories of his father and Búinn. Dodging Odda's final blow, Cyr retaliated and killed the Sorcerer King. When Odda raised his sword to parry Cyr's savage blow, the Sorcerer King's sword broke and shattered, a shard pierced into Cyr's left eye earning him the moniker "One-Eye". Cyr's final blow was said to be so savage that he nearly cleaved Odda in two. Reports from soldiers that day state that Cyr's sword glowed with an eyrie bright white light that could be seen across the entire battlefield.
Later Life:
Following the victory at Galdor, Cyr relocated the capital to Alstrea and consolidated his reign. He lavishly rewarded his loyal supporters with noble titles and land, the city of Galdor itself granted to Felrec of Tiamat's Blessed, leader of the Dragonborn mercenaries whose valor had proven crucial in the final battles. As King, Cyr enacted stringent laws to tightly regulate the practice of magic, reserving the right for only those sanctioned by the crown. His enforcement of these laws was merciless, with severe penalties meted out to any who dared defy his decrees. Urth Ironrock was given land in Argon, while Hammeath Goldbrewer returned to Rrinnoroth where he would run the country for a time before Thalnar I's rise to power.
While Cyr's reign earned admiration from the old Argonian nobility, he remained a polarizing figure among those who had prospered under the auspices of the previous mage rulers. Tensions with neighboring Rrinnoroth escalated, exacerbated by the new Boy-King's relentless pursuit of vengeance against those he deemed responsible for his father's downfall. Efforts to mend relations with Faern faltered, leaving a lingering animosity fueled by unresolved grievances over Búinn's interment and fractious trade disputes.
Despite the challenges and critical scrutiny that marked his reign, Cyr's legacy endures in Argon as a formidable champion of defiance against magical tyranny and a paragon of reclaiming lost honor and ancestral lands. His rule, while contentious, left an indelible imprint upon the annals of Argon's storied history.
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Current Status
Dead
Current Location
Honorary & Occupational Titles
King of Argon
Previously Held Ranks & Titles
Date of Birth
5th Day of the Month of Blessings
Date of Death
20th Day of the Month of Thunder
Life
167 NA
228 NA
61 years old
Birthplace
Alstrea
Place of Death
Alstrea
Family
Spouses
Medea Ironrock
(spouse)
Siblings
Pronouns
He/Him
Sex
Male
Gender
Man
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Dark Blue
Hair
Brown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned
Height
6'
Weight
200
Belief/Deity
Lathander
Aligned Organization
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