A Young Knight Rises....

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[A little side story]

 

 

Ever since Ulric Vyronov was a boy, he dreamed of becoming a Knight under a notable, pretigious character in the fascinating World of Arcas! After days, weeks, months and even years, Ulric Vyronov was training his heart and soul out to the best of his ability. At the age of thirteen, he was squired by the one true King of Haense, Marius of House Barbanov. Ulric believed he had the passion, patience, dignity, will power, strength and the intelligence to fulfill his rightful duty to become a Knight as a Squire under a notable person in the land of Arcas. Ulric Vyronov had one mission and his mission was to prove that he had the work ethic to complete his tasks, train as hard as he can in the cities of Ves and Reza. When he turned fourteen, Ulric was summoned by the Emperor Joseph himself who was intrigued by Ulric’s work ethic and set him up with some Imperial Squire trials. Ulric enjoys to partake in these tasks because he loves to challenge himself. Ulric, every day, would wake up and attempt to kill a bird or lined in a fish for his meal for the mornings. After that, Ulric will travel far and wide to either fight in the pits of Haense or have a friendly duel in the streets of Ves. After some victories and some losses, he still kept at it because Ulric knew he would get better from the experience he ingested from the outcomes. At the age of fifteen, on the day Haense supposedly had a feast, instead of attending it, Ulric Vyronov, son of Lukas Vyronov was training and strengthing himself up in the Pits of Ves. Ulric traveled back to Haense with a satchel filled with bread, his Primrose Wine and hummed his tunes; Today was his day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ulric Vyronov came back to his home of Haense, smelling the beautiful home cooked meals from the tavern, hearing the sounds of children playing in the garden, obnoxious people getting drunk, people chattering about their grateful lives and people just having a grand ol’ time! Ulric Vyronov came up the road inside the City of Reza and saw some familiar faces he hasn’t seen in a minute. Ulric was very ecstatic to see all what was going on but most importantly he wanted to see his beloved family. Ulric opened up the front door of his manor, he would call out, “Brother Lerald! Little Bird! Karl? Anyone home?” No one had answered him. He quickly ran up the stairs into his quarters in full anxiety mode, wondering where his family could be. Ulric found a letter on his old desk that he hasn’t used in a good or so. “This is a letter from King Marius Barbanov,” he muttered to himself, looking at the Barbanov emblem sealing the letter in place. Ulric completely opened the emblem seal that lead to the letter. Ulric quirked a brow and cautiously read the letter to himself, “Dear Ulric Vyronov, it’s has been a long time since I have last spoke to you. Your intentions are duly noted and I have heard of the progress you have been making. Please meet in the Palace, it is very urgent. I am looking forward to seeing you. Signed Marius Barbanov, King of Haense.” He slowly put the letter back on the table and quickly picked it back up again. Ulric nervously thought to himself, “I don’ think I have done anythin’ to ruin my reputation? I thought I have been doin’ a good deed. I have been workin’ hard on my squire trials and did everything King Marius has asked me to do.” Ulric took his letter and placed it into his pocket and headed downstairs to the main level of the manor. Ulric walked outside and smelled that beautiful fresh air! Ulric headed up to the road towards the Palace, not knowing what is going to happen next.

 

 

When he reached the premise of the Palace, his little niece, Katharina ‘Little Bird’ Vyronov was there alongside the Love of Ulric’s life, Primrose Kortrevich, was waiting at the very steps of the Palace doors! Ulric was astonished of the welcoming of his two favorite ladies in the entire world! Katharina ran up to Ulric, charging at his leg and hugging it, she looked up at him with the brightest smile he has ever received in his existence. Ulric kissed the forehead of her niece, lifted her up and put her on his shoulders before looking at the beautiness of the love of his life, Primrose Kortrevich. Primrose Kortrevich, casually clasped her hands together and smiled to Ulric as she was walking towards him. With no words spoken and pure happiness, everyone was delighted to reunite and share life together again! When they met, Ulric kissed Primrose’s forehead and walked into the Palace together with their hands clasped together in unity.

 

 

The trio entered the Palace Throne Room and there plenty of mentors of Ulrics’ that meant a lot to him. His brother Lord Lerald Vyronov, Otto Kortrevich, Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich, Erik Kortrevich, Ser Gerad and of course the King of Haense, Marius Barbanov. Ulric was very surprised and was nervous about his fate. Primrose looked at Ulric, kissing him on the cheek and smiled at him. Ulric smiled at the love of his life, as he did, he took Katharina off of his shoulders and slowly put her to the ground. Katharina took Primrose’s hand and walked to the stands together. Ulric looked up at his brother and gave him a firm nod, grinning. Lerald returned the favor and gestured his hand toward Marius Barbanov, King of Haense. “Ladies and gentlemen,” Marius Barbanov said with a whole lot of joy in his voice, “We are here today for a young man, who has worked diligently and took pride in what he does,” he looked to Ulric Vyronov, “Ulric, son of Lukas Vyronov and Brother to Lord Lerald Vyronov, do you know why I called you in today?” Ulric looked around the room, having a wary look. He kneeled down to the ground and looked to the floor, not knowing what is going on! Panicking, Ulric looked up at his King, who had a huge smile on his face and the words came out Marius’s mouth, “My boy, my squire, Ulric Vyronov, I am hereby making you Knight of the Marna Retinue and the Knight of Haense in my Kings guard,” Ulric couldn’t believe the words that have come out Marius’s mouth: he has finally become what he had always dreamed of... Becoming a Knight.

 

 

 

 

Whispers and little chants started around the room after hearing of the news. King Marius took his right hand up and motioned it down towards his arm rest to silence the crowd. Marius Barbanov got up from his seat and clasped his hands together, looking at the young Vyronov who is only at the age of fifteen. “Young Ulric, do you promise to protect the people of Haense before yourself? Will you always be faithful to Haense? Do you promise to always follow GOD and fulfill your duty as a Knight?” A tear would shed down Ulric’s right eye, he took his right hand to wipe it off his face and nodded with excitement, “Aye, I will always stay true to the only city that I love, which is Haense, My King,” he would proclaim. After a few vows later, King Marius Barbanov nodded, closed his eyes for a few seconds and re-opened them, looking down at the young Ulric Vyronov, “Ulric Vyronov, I hear by name you Ser Ulric ‘The Unwavering’ Vyronov, Knight of Haense and Knight of the Marian Retinue. You may rise, Ser Ulric ‘The Unwavering’ Vyronov.” The entire room goes ballistic, and, in other words, bananas! Lerald Vyronov clapped uncontrollably and knew this is what his brother wanted for years, finally achieving it! Primrose and Katharina ran up to Ulric and hugged him for his achievements! All the Knights and The King, Marius Barbanov, clapped their hands in respect to their new fellow Knight! Now, there is a new beginning for Ser Ulric Vyronov and surely there will be a lot of challenging obstacles ahead of him. “This is just the beginning,” Ulric said to the entire room, while holding Katharina and placing his free arm over Primrose’s shoulder. “Thank you all for bein’ here. I promise I will not disappoint any of ye. I will fight ‘till the death if that means sacrificing myself for this city. I will not falter! I will persevere and conquer! For Haense!” The room went ecstatic again, praising the Young Vyronov. The tales of Ser Ulric Vyronov have just begun....

Signed,

 

Ser Ulric ‘The Unwavering’ Vyronov

Knight of Haense, Knight to Marius Barbanov and Knight of the Marian Retinue

Imperial Squire to Emperor Joseph, The One True Emperor

 

[Flapman 625]

Lerald is very happy to see his zealous brother become a knight at such a young age after all the work he has put into it. “I’m proud of you, Ulric. This is just the beginning of your story!”

[MikoMonster 1396]

Primrose sits upon the flower box outside her window, reading. She smiles as she reads the recount of the event, nodding at each part with pride. “He will do great things for Haense.” she murmurs to herself.

[Inferno_Ougi 1454]

“A fellow warrior on the battlefield. I do hope he rises above the rest, and make a worthy opponent.” Commented Hannibal.

[erictafoya 3276]

Erik shakes his head in disapproval on the killing of innocent birds, as the Royal Falconer should be, but is nonetheless proud of his niece’s future husband.

[cruzazul 2815]

Conrad could not be prouder for his friend. “The boy is finally a man, let’s just hope in the future he learns to hold his liquor!”