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A 12 year old [[Alen]] is inspired to join the [[Imperial Army]] when he saw [[Teo McDohl]]'s victory parade in [[Gregminster]] following a victory over the [[City-State of Jowston]]. His parents are reluctant to give their blessing, partly because of their lack of noble or military ties, but eventually agreed and at 15, Alen enrolls in the [[Imperial Academy]]. | A 12 year old [[Alen]] is inspired to join the [[Imperial Army]] when he saw [[Teo McDohl]]'s victory parade in [[Gregminster]] following a victory over the [[City-State of Jowston]]. His parents are reluctant to give their blessing, partly because of their lack of noble or military ties, but eventually agreed and at 15, Alen enrolls in the [[Imperial Academy]]. | ||
Within six months, Alen is recognized as one of the more promising students. Skilled in swordplay from the beginning, he steadily improves in rune handling, but continues to suffer from an impatient temperament. He would be classmates with [[Clet]] and quickly develops a rivalry with [[Grenseal]], whose more reserved, studious | Within six months, Alen is recognized as one of the more promising students. Skilled in swordplay from the beginning, he steadily improves in rune handling, but continues to suffer from an impatient temperament. He would be classmates with [[Clet]] and quickly develops a rivalry with [[Grenseal]], whose more reserved, studious nature irks the passionate Alen. | ||
An argument between the two provokes Grenseal into improving his swordsmanship as well as his mind, and in the 4th round of a training tournament, Alen is soundly defeated by Grenseal's more methodical fighting style. This greatly unnerves Alen who feels his sword skills were what gave him the edge in competing for a rare, coveted appointment in the Central Army. Grenseal goes on to lose in the next round, admitting he had only defeated Alen because he knew his temperament so well. | An argument between the two provokes Grenseal into improving his swordsmanship as well as his mind, and in the 4th round of a training tournament, Alen is soundly defeated by Grenseal's more methodical fighting style. This greatly unnerves Alen who feels his sword skills were what gave him the edge in competing for a rare, coveted appointment in the Central Army. Grenseal goes on to lose in the next round, admitting he had only defeated Alen because he knew his temperament so well. |