Plainsking Sal Skytracer
Plainsking Salem Skytracer (a.k.a. Sal)
Salem Skytracer, later known as Plainsking Sal, was a ruler shaped by both family legacy and personal tragedy. Born in 93 BHM to Plainsking Fredericus, Sal inherited a kingdom in transition. His deep purple eyes, a rare trait passed from his father, and his brown hair gave him a commanding presence, even as age and physical ailments began to take their toll. Throughout his reign, Sal was known for his pragmatic approach, though his later years were marked by frailty and the creeping realization that the long life once gifted to his ancestors had seemingly faded, as evidenced by his father's death in 35 BHM at age 86.
Sal’s early reign was influenced heavily by the reforms and consolidation efforts his father had put into place. In 39 BHM, at the age of 54, Sal took the mantle of Plainsking after Fredericus retired to Cottonbreeze. He oversaw a period of relative stability, culminating in events like the Luminous Festival in 4E, 536, celebrating the bonds between Mercadia and Palandis.
Sal’s later reign, however, was defined by tragedy. He relinquished his title to his daughter, Sadie, in 4E, 539 as his health deteriorated—marked by the loss of his eyesight and limited mobility. His hopes of a smooth transition were dashed when Sadie died under mysterious circumstances in 4E, 552, leaving her young daughter, Ella, too inexperienced to take the throne. In a desperate attempt to protect his kingdom at the onset of the Fracturing War, Sal resumed control despite his age and physical limitations. Tragically, in 3 BHM, at the age of 90, he was betrayed by the Tung family and killed on the battlefield while leading an attack against the Windslayer family. He has a harness built so he could stay on a horse even with his weakened frame.
Sal's legacy was that of a leader trying to preserve the unity of his realm during turbulent times. His determination to protect Mercadia persisted until his final breath, leaving behind a kingdom in the hands of his teenage granddaughter, Ella, who faced immense pressure as a young ruler in the throes of war.
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93 BHM
1 BHM
92 years old
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Marnie Sustine
(spouse)
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Socrates Skytracer
(Brother)
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