Tarkus
Dragon Alwasi and Eldest Elder
Tarkus is one of the most legendary and well known figures in Kalin, being the immortal ruling Blue Kobold/Dragon of the Strakan Empire and one of two last surviving members of The Wayfarers (the other being Galan Dalari of Embrel).
He rules from his seat of power in Straka, and is respected and feared in equal measure across the continent.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Tarkus was born an unassuming Kobold in the sewers of Straka. He left after a raid by the city guard and Blades of Hakir targeted him and his people. He left to act as a mercenary and fell in with the other Wayfarers.
His tenure was not as long with the Wayfarers as the other core members of the group, but his impact is hard to ignore. Through means unknown, he returned to Straka with the Wayfarers and found a way to transform himself into a massive blue dragon, apparently a part of his heritage. Overnight, using his power, he convinced the then Negus of Straka to pull back on the racist policies towards Kobolds (which were seen as not-sentient creatures). This involved some damage to the Negus' palace but the impact was noticed.
He spent much of The Year of the Dragon in Straka, working with the Negus towards creating a Kobold inclusive society, as well as defending him from several assassination attempts. In the end, when Straka marched to war Tarkus joined his friends in the Wayfarers again. He played important roles both in their battle with Aenophentari, and a large role in the Dragonborn Civil War, where his ability to turn into a dragon turned the war decisively in favor of the non-Whitescales.
After the Year of the Dragon Tark settled in with his several high titles and left the Wayfarers. He became the leading voice in Kobold integration across the continent, with rapid success with the Bronze Kobolds of Tharrisia and the Blacks of Aurelia.
During The Return Tarkus was one of many trapped below in the Schola Magus during its fall, which led to him meeting the Blessed Dead. When they returned above ground, it was Tarkus' influence that garnered the Blessed Dead The Hopeful Return from the then Nation of Atresa as a vessel and base of operations. He helped guide the Blessed Dead and helped Straka survive the Return to the best of his abilities.
After the Return was defeated, Tarkus helped rebuild and guide Straka along with Negus Razeena Fa'Ajasa into a golden age.
Several centuries after Razeena's passing, and several more Negus', Tarkus would take control of Straka from an ineffective Fa'Ajasa and become the head of the state now known as the Strakan Empire.
In the common day Tarkus rules from Straka itself, guiding his Empire towards greatness and attempting to keep the tenous balance of power the continent finds itself in.
Current Status
Ruling the Strakan Empire
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Dragon Alwasi, Dragon Councilor, Grand Chancellor, Eldest Elder, Rycerz Herolda (renounced but honorary), High General of Aurelia (during The Year of the Dragon), Bringer of Peace, Patron of the Blessed Dead, Guardian of Straka, The Ancient Blue Dragon of Kalin
Date of Birth
745 2A
Year of Birth
745
1041 Years old
Children
Current Residence
Gender
Male
Hair
None
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Blue Scales
Height
3'
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
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