Valjen

About
Valjen, son of Thrombjen, is a Zaubic human ranger hailing originally from a small village outside Fulris. Early in his life, he was recruited to military service. He proved himself at the battle of Kunoi, and was sent to the Military Academy at Fulris to study tactics and magic. It was widely believed among those who knew him that he was on a path to become a great general. However, he has since gone missing - believed to be dead after a failed coup attempt.

Upbringing
Valjen had a relatively normal life prior to military service. His parents were citizens of the country he grew up in, and he had a middle-class life. His father was a professor at the local college, his mother a librarian. After finishing his basic education, and with no formal skills to speak of, he joined the army at the age of 17 to fight against the invading Orcs. He fought bravely, and was commended for his bravery and composure under pressure.

Military Success
His career as a junior ranking member of the army was quickly supplanted by the obvious talent he had for military service. He volunteered for the most dangerous missions with the least chance of survival, which landed him on the front line during the battle of Kunoi. Humanity was on the verge of losing the battle when Valjen's latent magical abilities activated, and he single-handedly turned the tide of the battle, earning him a place at the premier military school in the capitol. He was taught fire and lightning magic there, and learned swordsmanship and bowcraft, as well as mounted combat.

Fall from Fame and Death
Officially, nobody knows what happened to him. The prevailing theory is that he got greedy, attempted a coup, and was executed quietly so as not to give other people ideas. Others contend that he had no interest in the throne, and that some greater machinations are at work. The circumstances surrounding his death were mysterious, and his home and belongings burned to the ground that night. No body was ever found. History may never know how this bright young leader met his fateful end.