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'''Ariath Windcloud''' (born Ci’hani), is the only son of the renowned | '''Ariath Windcloud''' (born Ci’hani), is the only son of the renowned | ||
[[Hapan]] | [[Hapan]] opera singer [[Tami Ci'hani|Kora Valente]], whose real name was [[Tami Ci'hani]], Countess of [[House Ci'hani]]. His father is the financial magnate, [[Ordin Windcloud]]. At the age of 22, he would become the youngest to be bestowed the role of [[Archons|Archonship]]. At the age of 23, he would become the youngest appointed [[Minister]] of the Hapan [[Lorell Hall|Royal Council]]. | ||
As the first [[Minister of Industry]], Ariath oversaw the rigorous task of | As the first [[Minister]] of the [[Ministry of Industry]], Ariath oversaw the rigorous task of structuring the newly established [[Ministry of Industry]] by establishing the four departments which comprised the four major areas of concern for the [[Hapes Consortium]] in the ever-expanding galactic age of growth and prosperity. He is also the architect of the critical [[Hapan Outpost Project]] (HOP), the establishment of outposts at every major planetary body in every system in the [[Hapes Cluster]], giving the Consortium its firm foundation and security within its reaches. | ||
structuring the newly established [[Ministry of Industry]] by establishing the four departments which comprised the four major areas of concern for the [[Hapes Consortium]] in the ever-expanding galactic age of growth and prosperity. He is also the architect of the critical [[Hapan Outpost Project]] (HOP), the establishment of outposts at every major planetary body in every system in the [[Hapes Cluster]], giving the Consortium its firm foundation and security within its reaches. | |||
After more than a year as the [[Minister of Industry]], Ariath sought new challenges by accepting a position as the [[Minister of External Affairs]]. | After more than a year as the [[Ministry of Industry|Minister of Industry]], Ariath sought new challenges by accepting a position as the [[Minister of External Affairs|Minister of External Affairs]]. He currently serves in that position, as well as the position of Chairman of the [[Royal League of Commerce]]. | ||
He currently serves in that position, as well as the position of Chairman of the [[Royal League of Commerce]]. | |||
==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
Ariath was first introduced to the [[Hapan]] public as the youngest son of five children of [[House Windcloud]], one of wealthiest and powerful non-noble Hapan families. In reality his existence was brought about by a lengthy affair between the Windcloud patriarch, [[Ordin Windcloud]], and his most beloved mistress, the galaxy-renown, multitalented Hapan | Ariath was first introduced to the [[Hapan]] public as the youngest son of five children of [[House Windcloud]], one of wealthiest and powerful non-noble Hapan families. In reality his existence was brought about by a lengthy affair between the Windcloud patriarch, [[Ordin Windcloud]], and his most beloved mistress, the galaxy-renown, multitalented Hapan opera singer and sculptor [[Tami Ci'hani|Kora Valente]]. Ordin, already in his late 50s, was still the quintessential playboy. But Kora Valente would become the true love of his life. Their relationship culminated with the birth of a son in [[4010]], who Kora named Ariath. Kora Valente’s life after the birth of her son was short-lived. She inexplicably passed away due to a strange illness that to this day still remains a mystery. Ordin Windcloud was severely distraught over the loss of his true love. With the death of such a celebrity, the news of her having son out of wedlock would have sullied her name. Ordin, fulfilling Kora’s last request, took Ariath into House Windcloud as his fourth and youngest son. | ||
Ariath, to the public, grew up sheltered with all the provisions as a privileged son of wealth. However, his relationship with his father was severely strained. [[Ordin Windcloud]] blamed Ariath for causing the death of his beloved, for Ariath was born a very sickly child. He was prematurely born, with a very thin frame and with platinum-white hair, which was a mystery to doctors as it was a rarity for any [[Hapan]]. Ordin connected the birth of this unusual child to the sudden death of [[Tami Ci'hani|Kora Valente]]. Without the love and protection of his father and the ill treatment of his stepbrothers, Ariath was raised predominately by his nurses and nannies, all of whom were unable to shield him and nurture him properly. He grew up resentful of the majority of his family members. | Ariath, to the public, grew up sheltered with all the provisions as a privileged son of wealth. However, his relationship with his father was severely strained. [[Ordin Windcloud]] blamed Ariath for causing the death of his beloved, for Ariath was born a very sickly child. He was prematurely born, with a very thin frame and with platinum-white hair, which was a mystery to doctors as it was a rarity for any [[Hapan]]. Ordin connected the birth of this unusual child to the sudden death of [[Tami Ci'hani|Kora Valente]]. Without the love and protection of his father and the ill treatment of his stepbrothers, Ariath was raised predominately by his nurses and nannies, all of whom were unable to shield him and nurture him properly. He grew up resentful of the majority of his family members. | ||
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==Government Service== | ==Government Service== | ||
[[Image:Portrait-AriathWindcloud2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Portrait of young Ariath, circa 4017]] | |||
===Archonship and Revelations=== | ===Archonship and Revelations=== | ||
His splendid [[Royal Hapan Navy|Naval]] record, however, caught the attention of the [[Hapan]] [[Royal Council]]. In a stunning move, the Royal Council chose Ariath to become the new [[Archon of the Rifle Worlds]]. It was a shocking decision that caught [[House Windcloud]] by surprise and especially left [[Calintz Windcloud|Calintz]] seething with contempt and jealousy. Nevertheless, he plotted to use this opportunity for the good of House Windcloud and pressured Ariath to accept the honored position. Ariath, though reluctant to leave his crew and his beloved [[HRS Odysseus|Odysseus]] and under pressure from his family, resigned from his Naval post and became the new Archon of the Rifle Worlds in the year [[4031]] at the tender, young age of 22 years. | His splendid [[Royal Hapan Navy|Naval]] record, however, caught the attention of the [[Hapan]] [[Royal Council]]. In a stunning move, the Royal Council chose Ariath to become the new [[Archon]] of the [[Rifle Worlds region|Rifle Worlds]]. It was a shocking decision that caught [[House Windcloud]] by surprise and especially left [[Calintz Windcloud|Calintz]] seething with contempt and jealousy. Nevertheless, he plotted to use this opportunity for the good of House Windcloud and pressured Ariath to accept the honored position. Ariath, though reluctant to leave his crew and his beloved [[HRS Odysseus|Odysseus]] and under pressure from his family, resigned from his Naval post and became the new Archon of the Rifle Worlds in the year [[4031]] at the tender, young age of 22 years. | ||
Ariath’s ascendance to his high status as [[Archons|Archon]] opened the door to a | Ariath’s ascendance to his high status as [[Archons|Archon]] opened the door to a flurry of answers for questions about his true origins, and it came at a time when [[Ordin Windcloud|Ordin Windcloud’s]] health was failing him. On one fateful day, Ariath encountered a mysterious robed figure on the shadier alleys of [[Avalon]]. The stranger presented the young Archon with a message written in Basic on crumpled flimsy: “Destiny in Truth of Existence.” The cryptic message was accompanied by a datacard, containing a holograph of a middle-aged Ordin Windcloud and [[Tami Ci'hani|Kora Valente]] linked arm-to-arm. Ariath confront his father on his deathbed. Under great duress, Ordin revealed the truth about his past relationship with Kora and an even more startling revelation to the entire family. Ariath’s mother Kora was in fact revealed by Ordin to be of [[Draconian]] ancestry. Kora Valente’s birth name was Countess Tami Ci'hani of [[House Ci'hani]] with deep ties within the Draconian Union. She was the second cousin to the Tylger patriarch, [[Alex Tylger|Lord Alexander Tylger]]. The indignation that rose from the three Windcloud brothers because of their father’s revelation would further cement their hatred and jealous of Ariath and would set the tone for future entanglements within [[House Windcloud]]. | ||
flurry of answers for questions about his true origins, and it came at a time when [[Ordin Windcloud|Ordin Windcloud’s]] health was failing him. On one fateful day, Ariath encountered a mysterious robed figure on the shadier alleys of [[Avalon]]. The stranger presented the young Archon with a message written in Basic on crumpled flimsy: “Destiny in Truth of Existence.” The cryptic message was accompanied by a datacard, containing a holograph of a middle-aged Ordin Windcloud and [[Tami Ci'hani|Kora Valente]] linked arm-to-arm. Ariath confront his father on his deathbed. Under great duress, Ordin revealed the truth about his past relationship with Kora and an even more startling revelation to the entire family. Ariath’s mother Kora was in fact revealed by Ordin to be of [[Draconian]] ancestry. Kora Valente’s birth name was Countess Tami | |||
Ariath’s reputation grew, despite his | Ariath’s reputation grew, despite his prior desires to keep his hands away from political affairs. Ariath, however, emerged as a charismatic statesman during his time as [[Archons|Archon]], and became very adept in dealing with the beaucractic ongoings of government affairs. He was the very face of [[Lorell system|Lorell]], the ever-expanding “''Trade Center of the Galaxy''.” Ariath was able to adapt to the constant change in times, especially with the further opening of the Lorell system to intergalactic commerce. | ||
===The Council Beckons=== | ===The Council Beckons=== | ||
As the [[Hapes Consortium|Consortium]] continued its expanding development of the [[Hapes Cluster|Cluster’s]] outlying worlds, the [[Royal Council]] deemed it necessary to establish a new branch of ministry, and tasking a new minister with the responsibilities of overseeing infrastructure development, resource and labor management and commerce and trade. Because of Ariath’s splendid tenure as [[Archon of the Rifle Worlds]], he was selected to become the first [[Minister of Industry]] for the Hapes Consortium to head the newly established [[Ministry of Industry]] in the year [[4032]]. | As the [[Hapes Consortium|Consortium]] continued its expanding development of the [[Hapes Cluster|Cluster’s]] outlying worlds, the [[Lorell Hall|Royal Council]] deemed it necessary to establish a new branch of ministry, and tasking a new minister with the responsibilities of overseeing infrastructure development, resource and labor management and commerce and trade. Because of Ariath’s splendid tenure as [[Archon]] of the [[Rifle Worlds region|Rifle Worlds]], he was selected to become the first [[Ministry of Industry|Minister of Industry]] for the Hapes Consortium to head the newly established [[Ministry of Industry]] in the year [[4032]]. | ||
Realizing the tremendous amount of tasks the [[Ministry of Industry]] would have their hands in, Ariath reformatted the structure of the Ministry by setting up four departments, each with the job of handling one of the four major components of Industry: Infrastructure, Resources, Labor and Trade. | Realizing the tremendous amount of tasks the [[Ministry of Industry]] would have their hands in, Ariath reformatted the structure of the Ministry by setting up four departments, each with the job of handling one of the four major components of Industry: Infrastructure, Resources, Labor and Trade. | ||
As [[Minister of Industry]], he would best be remembered as the architect of the [[Hapan Outpost Project]]. By organizing a team of pioneers and entrepreneurs, the [[Ministry of Industry]] set forth their goal to establish an outpost at every planetary body in the known [[Hapes Cluster]]. Not only would this allow for the research and exploration of outlying planets formerly uninhabited and uncharted, but it would secure the footing of the [[Hapes Consortium|Consortium's]] over all of Cluster space. It was a momentous task, requiring the combined efforts of the Ministry of Industry, the [[Archons]] of the Consortium, and the [[Royal Hapan Armed Forces]], showing the fruits of the power of a unified Consortium labor force towards a common goal. | As [[Ministry of Industry|Minister of Industry]], he would best be remembered as the architect of the [[Hapan Outpost Project]]. By organizing a team of pioneers and entrepreneurs, the [[Ministry of Industry]] set forth their goal to establish an outpost at every planetary body in the known [[Hapes Cluster]]. Not only would this allow for the research and exploration of outlying planets formerly uninhabited and uncharted, but it would secure the footing of the [[Hapes Consortium|Consortium's]] over all of Cluster space. It was a momentous task, requiring the combined efforts of the Ministry of Industry, the [[Archons]] of the Consortium, and the [[Royal Hapan Armed Forces]], showing the fruits of the power of a unified Consortium labor force towards a common goal. | ||
===An Unexpected Change=== | ===An Unexpected Change=== | ||
In the year [[4033]], Ariath unexpectedly announced his resignation from his position as [[Minister of Industry]]. Instead, he sought the challenge of taking over the position of [[Minister of External Affairs]]. He currently holds this position, having been tasked with revitalizing the ministry in the ever-changing political and economic landscape in the Galaxy. | In the year [[4033]], Ariath unexpectedly announced his resignation from his position as [[Ministry of Industry|Minister of Industry]]. Instead, he sought the challenge of taking over the position of [[Ministry of External Affairs|Minister of External Affairs]]. He currently holds this position, having been tasked with revitalizing the ministry in the ever-changing political and economic landscape in the Galaxy. | ||
==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
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===Quotes=== | ===Quotes=== | ||
*''"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well."'' - on his rapid ascent to his Ministerial position. | *''"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well."'' - on his rapid ascent to his Ministerial position. | ||
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Template:Government-Minister Ariath Windcloud (born Ci’hani), is the only son of the renowned Hapan opera singer Kora Valente, whose real name was Tami Ci'hani, Countess of House Ci'hani. His father is the financial magnate, Ordin Windcloud. At the age of 22, he would become the youngest to be bestowed the role of Archonship. At the age of 23, he would become the youngest appointed Minister of the Hapan Royal Council.
As the first Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Ariath oversaw the rigorous task of structuring the newly established Ministry of Industry by establishing the four departments which comprised the four major areas of concern for the Hapes Consortium in the ever-expanding galactic age of growth and prosperity. He is also the architect of the critical Hapan Outpost Project (HOP), the establishment of outposts at every major planetary body in every system in the Hapes Cluster, giving the Consortium its firm foundation and security within its reaches.
After more than a year as the Minister of Industry, Ariath sought new challenges by accepting a position as the Minister of External Affairs. He currently serves in that position, as well as the position of Chairman of the Royal League of Commerce.
Early Life
Ariath was first introduced to the Hapan public as the youngest son of five children of House Windcloud, one of wealthiest and powerful non-noble Hapan families. In reality his existence was brought about by a lengthy affair between the Windcloud patriarch, Ordin Windcloud, and his most beloved mistress, the galaxy-renown, multitalented Hapan opera singer and sculptor Kora Valente. Ordin, already in his late 50s, was still the quintessential playboy. But Kora Valente would become the true love of his life. Their relationship culminated with the birth of a son in 4010, who Kora named Ariath. Kora Valente’s life after the birth of her son was short-lived. She inexplicably passed away due to a strange illness that to this day still remains a mystery. Ordin Windcloud was severely distraught over the loss of his true love. With the death of such a celebrity, the news of her having son out of wedlock would have sullied her name. Ordin, fulfilling Kora’s last request, took Ariath into House Windcloud as his fourth and youngest son.
Ariath, to the public, grew up sheltered with all the provisions as a privileged son of wealth. However, his relationship with his father was severely strained. Ordin Windcloud blamed Ariath for causing the death of his beloved, for Ariath was born a very sickly child. He was prematurely born, with a very thin frame and with platinum-white hair, which was a mystery to doctors as it was a rarity for any Hapan. Ordin connected the birth of this unusual child to the sudden death of Kora Valente. Without the love and protection of his father and the ill treatment of his stepbrothers, Ariath was raised predominately by his nurses and nannies, all of whom were unable to shield him and nurture him properly. He grew up resentful of the majority of his family members.
Military Service
Ariath joined the Hapan military as soon as he was of age, hoping to carve his own legacy while stepping out of the shadows of his elder stepbrothers. While lacking the commanding physical presence that distinguished his stepbrothers, Ariath instead used his intelligence and, combined with a strong work ethic, graduated from the Royal Hapan Naval Academy in the year 4026 at the young age of 16. He was a quick learner and proved himself very efficient and skillful in all that he does, excelling in piloting capital ships. Ariath, however, did not succeed in making many friends amongst his fellow Naval officers. There were a few that he was able to connect with. Alyna Renault was Ariath’s tall and beautiful childhood friend and, of course, inseparable during the Academy and their first few years serving together. The young blonde, Carrie Jade, would also become a close friend. His elder brother, Calintz Windcloud, noticed Ariath’s tendency of keeping a low profile. As much as he desired to escape the clutches of his family name, Calintz remained an ever-growing annoyance with his constant intrusion in his military career and personal life. To him, the Windcloud name comes before all else.
Ariath quickly ascended the Naval ranks, reaching the rank of Lieutenant. He was the youngest to command the mighty Nova Battle Cruiser, the HRS Odysseus. He was in good graces with his commanding officers, having excelled at everything brought under his control. It was clear that he would have had a bright future in the Navy. And as would be a recurring theme in his life, Ariath was poised to become the youngest line commander in the history of the Royal Hapan Navy.
Government Service
Archonship and Revelations
His splendid Naval record, however, caught the attention of the Hapan Royal Council. In a stunning move, the Royal Council chose Ariath to become the new Archon of the Rifle Worlds. It was a shocking decision that caught House Windcloud by surprise and especially left Calintz seething with contempt and jealousy. Nevertheless, he plotted to use this opportunity for the good of House Windcloud and pressured Ariath to accept the honored position. Ariath, though reluctant to leave his crew and his beloved Odysseus and under pressure from his family, resigned from his Naval post and became the new Archon of the Rifle Worlds in the year 4031 at the tender, young age of 22 years.
Ariath’s ascendance to his high status as Archon opened the door to a flurry of answers for questions about his true origins, and it came at a time when Ordin Windcloud’s health was failing him. On one fateful day, Ariath encountered a mysterious robed figure on the shadier alleys of Avalon. The stranger presented the young Archon with a message written in Basic on crumpled flimsy: “Destiny in Truth of Existence.” The cryptic message was accompanied by a datacard, containing a holograph of a middle-aged Ordin Windcloud and Kora Valente linked arm-to-arm. Ariath confront his father on his deathbed. Under great duress, Ordin revealed the truth about his past relationship with Kora and an even more startling revelation to the entire family. Ariath’s mother Kora was in fact revealed by Ordin to be of Draconian ancestry. Kora Valente’s birth name was Countess Tami Ci'hani of House Ci'hani with deep ties within the Draconian Union. She was the second cousin to the Tylger patriarch, Lord Alexander Tylger. The indignation that rose from the three Windcloud brothers because of their father’s revelation would further cement their hatred and jealous of Ariath and would set the tone for future entanglements within House Windcloud.
Ariath’s reputation grew, despite his prior desires to keep his hands away from political affairs. Ariath, however, emerged as a charismatic statesman during his time as Archon, and became very adept in dealing with the beaucractic ongoings of government affairs. He was the very face of Lorell, the ever-expanding “Trade Center of the Galaxy.” Ariath was able to adapt to the constant change in times, especially with the further opening of the Lorell system to intergalactic commerce.
The Council Beckons
As the Consortium continued its expanding development of the Cluster’s outlying worlds, the Royal Council deemed it necessary to establish a new branch of ministry, and tasking a new minister with the responsibilities of overseeing infrastructure development, resource and labor management and commerce and trade. Because of Ariath’s splendid tenure as Archon of the Rifle Worlds, he was selected to become the first Minister of Industry for the Hapes Consortium to head the newly established Ministry of Industry in the year 4032.
Realizing the tremendous amount of tasks the Ministry of Industry would have their hands in, Ariath reformatted the structure of the Ministry by setting up four departments, each with the job of handling one of the four major components of Industry: Infrastructure, Resources, Labor and Trade.
As Minister of Industry, he would best be remembered as the architect of the Hapan Outpost Project. By organizing a team of pioneers and entrepreneurs, the Ministry of Industry set forth their goal to establish an outpost at every planetary body in the known Hapes Cluster. Not only would this allow for the research and exploration of outlying planets formerly uninhabited and uncharted, but it would secure the footing of the Consortium's over all of Cluster space. It was a momentous task, requiring the combined efforts of the Ministry of Industry, the Archons of the Consortium, and the Royal Hapan Armed Forces, showing the fruits of the power of a unified Consortium labor force towards a common goal.
An Unexpected Change
In the year 4033, Ariath unexpectedly announced his resignation from his position as Minister of Industry. Instead, he sought the challenge of taking over the position of Minister of External Affairs. He currently holds this position, having been tasked with revitalizing the ministry in the ever-changing political and economic landscape in the Galaxy.
Miscellaneous
Trivia
- Ariath is the current Chairman of the Royal League of Commerce.
- His personal ship is a modified YT-1300 named “WFS Junyo Maru”.
- He is an avid Sabaac player.
Quotes
- "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well." - on his rapid ascent to his Ministerial position.
Hapan Service
| Hapan Government | ||
| Preceded by: Mustafa al Qadrim |
Minister of External Affairs 4033–Present |
Succeeded by:<br./>Incumbent |
| Preceded by: Vang Tyrridon |
Chairman of the Royal League of Commerce 4032–Present |
Succeeded by:<br./>Incumbent |
| Preceded by: None Position Created |
Minister of Industry 4032–4033 |
Succeeded by:<br./>Camaris sa Vinitta |
| Preceded by: None Position Created |
Archon of the Rifle Worlds 4031–4033 |
Succeeded by:<br./>Dortan Amethius |
