Iyerian

Iyerian is a Rhaetian exile, scholar, and strategist paying allegiance to Cloud Mountain. His generally strange and formal mannerisms, foreign origin, and accented speech keep him held at arm's reach by the half-bandit culture of Cloud Mountain.

Backing a Bandit
Iyerian, upon exile from his homeland of Rhaetia, carved out a manor for himself in the wild south with his deep pockets, and spent his days in study of the classics - the journals of the Duke of Aujun, the Summer and Autumn books of poetry, the histories of the Monarchy - until he encountered Dashiin Yakur. The young raider made him a bold offer; in backing his coup over the passive ruler Tserleter ai-Yakur, he could see the rise of a new kingdom to rival those of antiquity, and put his vaunted studies to use as a strategist on the field of battle. Against all odds, this unlikely partnership succeeded, and Dashiin took the title ai-Yakur from his uncle's severed head. Iyerian was instantly catapulted to chief strategist of the most powerful of the restive southern tribes.

Advisor to the Lord of the East
In the reign of the new Lord ai-Yakur, Iyerian found much to be impressed by. The young Yakur secured his position with a truly thrilling brutality, and displayed a thorough understanding of strategy and military operations, even if his statesmanship left something to be desired. And his ambition and drive were second to none. Iyerian, fearing obsolescence, began delving into ways to strengthen Cloud Mountain that were beyond Lord ai-Yakur. Though they work towards the same goal, different ways of achieving their methods have drawn tension between the two allies. Iyerian finds much expediency in the sudden appearance of Serha Yakur in Cloud Mountain and his paradoxical knowledge, despite Lord ai-Yakur's misgivings about another Yakur yet living.

Personality
Iyerian is a cool, calm, and collected individual, the product of a noble upbringing in Rhaetia.