Senrail Magebane, Warlord

[Original Publication by Historian Mathicus Flon]

Senrail, a champion and student of the battle arts and nature, was first named Warlord in the year 660 PC. His fight was long, lonesome, and grueling even before he was made into the Camp leader. His Warlord reign lasted until about 735 PC in which the struggle against the Savant tower finally began to exhaust him. Wielding an impressive duel record, Senrail was titled the Lone Standard Barer, Magebane, and exercised his esteem in order to convert and teach men such as Zizelvik in the ways of honor.

Senrail Magebane originated in the Forsaken Lands Desert, a place which he did not fancy, and left when old enough to navigate to the Dark City of Miruvhor. During his adolescent years, he began sharpening his abilities through the help of local guilds. As a result, he earned enough funds to travel to Rheydin, which he eventually did. Upon discovering the differences between the two metropolises, he was drawn to the Ranger guild, inspired by the concept of contrast between various cultures. It was the prospect of adventure that lead him to wander nomadically for several years, keying himself to the wild and fortifying his respect for all things natural. After settling down in Val Miran, Senrail formulated his own doctrine about the differences of cowardice and bravery, honor and randomness, and respect and immaturity. In so doing, he discovered promise in the Warmaster Camp, which he joined during Rompkei's prominence.

Rompkei then went into slumber. This was a period when Senrail's faith would be tested, and tested it was repeatedly. The Camp was left in chaos, and all hope had run thin. Senrail, in an attempt to teach both the world and himself the true power courage could grant, single handedly rebuilt and defended the Camp from oppression. Through his unstoppable crusade, he was made Warlord; his enemies, in an upheaval, fled to reorganize and bide their time. The years following consisted of battles with giants such as Izlo and Suunmar, in addition to the noble Cylandas. Zizelvik, Senrail's life long comrade, followed closely in both Senrail's shadow and teachings. His renown drew other masters to the Camp, most of which Senrail outlived. As his early wars aged, Suunmar became his most credible foe. As a result of Senrail's steadfastness, certain guidelines were established - agreements were reached, and a rule of battle was devised, thus bringing about a more civilized period of warfare.

Late in the war, Senrail's goals gradually shifted from physical to spiritual. He never fought for greed, for revenge, nor for insanity. His wish was to pass his philosophy on - "ensure that the Honor and the Courage that a Warmaster stands for does not fade with my mortal shell". To have honor, as Senrail described it, would be to keep your word, to never betray your brothers, sisters or your faith, and to never disrespect any being, whether they fight for you or against you. As long as Senrail lived, even before he was battling the Savant Tower, he re-pioneered the most crucial aspect of a Warmaster, and I quote: "Honor is a Warmaster".