Dark Ages

Characteristics:
Health - 100
Willpower - 190 +80
Life - 260
Speed - 230
Concentration - 100 +40

Skills:
Hoplite

>Long Shaft

Terraform

>Antiquity Expert

Shield


Dareaios was born in one of the city-states inhabited by mountain mages. Darei has no memories of his father, as he died a few months after his birth. For several years, he was raised by his mother until she began a relationship with another man. Young Dareaios initially treated him with distrust, but over time realized that this person was good and only wished well for him and his mother. Time passed, and it seemed that life was improving. But fate struck again when Dareaios was 11 years old. It was at this moment that his mother passed away, and the boy's future took on dark hues. Fortunately, his stepfather turned out to be a highly moral and noble man who could not abandon his stepson. The man was a military man, so Dareaios's further life was determined quite quickly. He was placed in a special military school for future defenders of the city. First of all, this was a necessity, since the boy's stepfather participated in military campaigns and simply could not be near him. In addition, it was necessary to decide on professional activities, and since the man had acquaintances only in his field, the choice was limited.
Life went smoothly, without any shocks or surprises. Many years passed, and now the period came when the already grown-up boy, who became a man, looked after and cared for his stepfather. The elderly soldier became disabled, lost a leg, and felt like a burden, but Dareaios convinced him otherwise. Of course, sometimes it was difficult, but such is life, and it does not make concessions. When the time came for another military campaign, and the young hoplite certainly needed to take part in it, Darei asked the military authorities to look after his stepfather and help him if anything happened. The answer was affirmative, so the young man had no concerns about this.
When he returned, he discovered with horror that his stepfather had died. After questioning neighbors, Dareaios learned that none of the soldiers visited the lonely invalid. Military bureaucrats did not even send an ordinary soldier for a simple health check and to see what needs the old warrior had. However, any attempts to clarify the situation with superiors did not lead to any results, but rather aggravated the situation. Darei was disappointed in the army, its leaders, and the entire management system. A person spends their whole life working for the good of the city, defending it, and then they spit on you when you are no longer able to serve your purpose. Why protect such a city at all, and why live in it? The machine of power cares only about its own well-being and is ready to grind down ordinary people, using them as raw materials. Dareaios thought a lot about all this and decided that such a life was not for him. He left the city and went on travels, during which he was lucky enough to see many interesting things, meet interesting people, and find curious trinkets. Time made him an experienced traveler and a valiant warrior, ready to defend his ideals.

Inventory: heavy hoplite armor (with helmet), hoplite shield, ancient spear made of dark steel, artifact of the Antes, dagger, money, healing potions, travel supplies.