Emperor Adrian Addras I

Emperor Adrian Addras I is the ruler of The Second Antarian Empire.

Early life
Born in 1231, Adrian Cvern was the third son of Emperor Kastion II. The dynasty of Cvern held three sons; Richard, Camien, and Adrian. The eldest brother Richard was proclaimed heir to the throne. Camien was to become Duke of the Northern Territories, Adrian was to become High Chancellor of the Imperial Senate.

Adrian was educated by Sarmon Yrell, a scientist from Marina University, where he learned life at court and received his Honor Guard training under Sarmon's guidance. Later, in 1248, Adrian was sent to command the 38th Aden Border Patrol. During his time in the field, Adrian drilled himself in the art of Jousting.

From 1248 to 1251, Adrian patrolled and Jousted at every major city within Antares, Aden, and Villan. It was after being proclaimed Champion of Durgon did he receive a letter from his father .. the summons of war ... the beginning of the 6 Years Invasion.



Fighting for Second Empire
Adrian comes to Calradia in March 1257. It is unknown how did he did it, but presumably he arrived to Erlon by ship and then marched with his troops up to Halmar. In his early time in Calradia he participates tournaments and had  great success. There is a quote from Thaqo Moaj, the merchant prince from the Free Cities, who lost a lot of his money betting against Adrian:

"... it was obvious that he is a true god of jousting. I've never saw a man whose jousting skills were so high. Why did I bet against him, huh? Because I would like to see him defeated, that's why."

Thaqo Moaj, "How To Make Your Money Work For You (With Color Illustrations And Blank Pages For Your Own Notices)", The Free City of Raddey, 1259

Tournaments was the source of Adrian's money-making. His capital which allowed him to employ a large amount of soldiers and mercenaries later was forged in the dusty fields of Calradian arenas.

It was May 16 of 1257 when Adrian hired the large host of mercenaries from the Black Army. With about 3.000 mercenaries and ~600 troops of his own he marched towards Derchios castle in the Swadian lands and besieged it. He succeed and smashed 850 defenders in the one assault. That started the war with the Swadians and made a beginning of the Second Antarian Empire.

The Swadian War
After Derchios' capture Adrian takes it as his seat. In a week he and his host participate in a battle against Swadian Duke Mirchaud, lord of Dhirim, the main city of the province Derchios belongs to. The battle starts a few hours before Adrian's arrive. Captain of Black Army Mogar Blasius, who was hired along with all that mercenay host by Adrian, trapped in Mirchaud's army. Blasius had about 1.000 men with him, the Swadian duke had about 1.500 men. Emperor Adrian with his 470 men rushed to help the captain. He joined his forces to his allies' at May 24 afternoon. Great party of mercs was accompaning him, but Adrian decided don't wait for them and led his van to the enemy. Adrian and Blasius were victorious and despite Duke Mirchaud taken prisoner, the emperor let him go.

Next day Adrian besieges Dhirim. Because of his mercenaries chasing swadian caravans, Knight Regas catches the emperor unaware. The odds were two times against Adrian. He was forced to leave few men behind to escape to Derchios. He manages to get to the castle and at the dawn of the new day his mercs beat the swadians. In a few hours Adrian with his sellswords shatter Duke Mirchaud's new host. Then he at the head of 5.000 men army resume the siege of Dhirim. Meanwhile King Harlaus of Swadia lays siege on Derchios castle. But the news from Dhirim reach him and the king leads his army (~2.500 men) to release his vassal's city. Adrian orders his mercs to hold him in tewnty miles from Dhirim. But no side was able to take the best, and in evening Emperor rides to help his troops. Harlaus desides to retreat. During the later siege Swadian forces attempt to distract Adrian's sellsword by rapidly attacking them in they camp. Duke Klargus continues the Derchios siege what was really bad for the emperor because he left almost no men in the castle.However at the afternoon of May 27 Antarians start the assault.