Arderic

A cunning figure often confused as legend. Arderic was born deep in the forest of Regelle (modern day lands of The Southern Duchies) and grew up in one of the tribal kingdoms that inhabited the area. He got recognition in his local area for being one of the best fighters of his age. It is even said that at age 13 he could easily put a man twice his age into an indefinite rest.

In his early youth he left his home to travel beyond where he was limited. He ventured north into the then tribal kingdom known as Sacretia. A day that would change history would be the day he stumbled upon the tribal champion Qel who was known at the time for being the undefeated combat champion. Arderic didn't see him as an overpowering warrior however, he saw him as a worthy opponent and challenged him to an unarmed fight using only fists and feet, Qel accepted and they fought in the center of Sacretian land where all could watch. It is unknown how long the fight lasted, sources vary from it being half a day to it taking nights until a victor was declared. By the end, Arderic barely defeated Qel, marking his first defeat, though Arderic admired him enough to consider it a draw. Though between the two of them, they both know who really won...

Arderic stayed in Sacretia for a little while longer, creating friendships with many, most notably his former opponent Qel. He knew he had to return to Regelle, he promised to return, however. In his shock, Arderic returned to a home massacred and raided with no survivors. This forever changed Arderic. He returned back to Sacretia warning them of possibly suffering the same fate, and his warning came true when an savage tribe attempted to destroy Sacretia. It is said Arderic and Qel singlehandedly killed around 25 to 50 invaders, (though that could've become exaggerated over time). It was because of what Qel heard from Arderic and what he experienced on his own tribe that he dreamt of a land united absent of suffering and devastation at the hands of savages. He rallied people to join him in his conquest and Arderic accepted to be by his side. Qel than named Arderic as his trusty companion, the first of his 4 venerated companions.

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After the conquest Arderic was given full authority to the region of Regelle, where he rebuilt and settled upon. Upon his passing he dies without an heir thus Regelle was split into 4, each part given to his sons. Many saw this as the beginning of the further dissolution of the region

Arderic had 6 known children: It is mostly agreed upon that Arderic had many illegitimate children
 * Arderic II
 * Qelfrid
 * Gunthar
 * Theudar
 * Sertha
 * Odette