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	Steros Merroand, a human from central Fresia, was the first [[Arch-Warden]] and nominal "founder" of the [[Alexandrian Church]]. He was a member of the [[First Stand]] and one of the two chief mentors of [[Alexandria]] in the years following the razing of [[Tragidore]]. Originally a firebrand priest and justicar of [[~~Tarlos~~]], the demi-god of justice and retribution, he served as the general of Alexandria's armies during the [[Prophet's War]], and assumed leadership of her generals and allies when she left for the West. At the conclusion of the War, with the general religious collapse that came after Alexandria ascended to the [[Alexandrian Omnity\|Omnity]], Steros and his Dwarven allies pushed the creation of a new, central religion to fill the void left by the death of the [[demi-pantheon]]. Steros, along with Mythrian, was also responsible for organizing the [[Crusade]] and served as one of her chief generals in the [[~~Realm~~ of Shadow]]. After the [[Martyrdom]], Steros returned to the mainland and redoubled his effort to unite the clerical orders of the mainland administratively, if not doctrinally. He spent the rest of his years developing the young church's organizational infrastructure, eventually establishing the [[Arch-Warden\|Arch-Wardenship]] and being the first to hold the office. His testimonal, published late in life, became one of the four Testimonals that make up the [[Canon of Orthodoxy]].		Steros Merroand, a human from central Fresia, was the first [[Arch-Warden]] and nominal "founder" of the [[Alexandrian Church]]. He was a member of the [[First Stand]] and one of the two chief mentors of [[Alexandria]] in the years following the razing of [[Tragidore]]. Originally a firebrand priest and justicar of [[Talos]], the demi-god of justice and retribution, he served as the general of Alexandria's armies during the [[Prophet's War]], and assumed leadership of her generals and allies when she left for the West. At the conclusion of the War, with the general religious collapse that came after Alexandria ascended to the [[Alexandrian Omnity\|Omnity]], Steros and his Dwarven allies pushed the creation of a new, central religion to fill the void left by the death of the [[demi-pantheon]]. Steros, along with Mythrian, was also responsible for organizing the [[Crusade]] and served as one of her chief generals in the [[Kingdom of Shadow]]. After the [[Martyrdom]], Steros returned to the mainland and redoubled his effort to unite the clerical orders of the mainland administratively, if not doctrinally. He spent the rest of his years developing the young church's organizational infrastructure, eventually establishing the [[Arch-Warden\|Arch-Wardenship]] and being the first to hold the office. His testimonal, published late in life, became one of the four Testimonals that make up the [[Canon of Orthodoxy]].


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	==Alexandria and the Orphans of Tragidore==		==Alexandria and the Orphans of Tragidore==
	After the events at [[Tragidore]], Steros returned to [[Madros-on-the-Tinryll]] in [[Odessa]] and attempted to track down the extended families of the Tragedorian orphans. Steros, an orphan himself, was deeply moved by the plight of the [[Children of Tragedy\|children]] of Tragidore. He adopted the lion's share of these children, housing them at first at the Church of [[Tarlos]] in his own hometown, then later in the barracks of the church of [[~~Tarlos~~]] in [[Hakan City]]. He raised them in the monastic, militant manner reflective of his own time in the church, and honed a great many of them into holy soldiers bent on avenging the wrongs the suffered in Tragidore, many of whom played major roles in Alexandria's campaigns. Chief among them was [[Mythrian Arabelle]], a disciplined, charismatic, and athletic boy who would become a son to Steros.		After the events at [[Tragidore]], Steros returned to [[Madros-on-the-Tinryll]] in [[Odessa]] and attempted to track down the extended families of the Tragedorian orphans. Steros, an orphan himself, was deeply moved by the plight of the [[Children of Tragedy\|children]] of Tragidore. He adopted the lion's share of these children, housing them at first at the Church of [[Tarlos]] in his own hometown, then later in the barracks of the church of [[Talos]] in [[Hakan City]]. He raised them in the monastic, militant manner reflective of his own time in the church, and honed a great many of them into holy soldiers bent on avenging the wrongs the suffered in Tragidore, many of whom played major roles in Alexandria's campaigns. Chief among them was [[Mythrian Arabelle]], a disciplined, charismatic, and athletic boy who would become a son to Steros.

	Steros also had a very strong influence over Alexandria during this period, and became one of her main tutors. Curiously, Alexandria did not take much from the clerical or martial training that was the focus of his training with the other orphans. Instead, his tutelage instead was focused on the theory, practice, and implications of revenge. Alexandria and Steros shared a bond deeper, perhaps, than she shared with any of her other mentors--the [[Oath of Vendetta]]. Like Alexandria, Steros had taken his oath young, and had grown to a man under its yoke. Alexandria drew first and foremost on his valuable wisdom regarding the taxing nature that living under, and even fulfilling, the oath could take on the soul.		Steros also had a very strong influence over Alexandria during this period, and became one of her main tutors. Curiously, Alexandria did not take much from the clerical or martial training that was the focus of his training with the other orphans. Instead, his tutelage instead was focused on the theory, practice, and implications of revenge. Alexandria and Steros shared a bond deeper, perhaps, than she shared with any of her other mentors--the [[Oath of Vendetta]]. Like Alexandria, Steros had taken his oath young, and had grown to a man under its yoke. Alexandria drew first and foremost on his valuable wisdom regarding the taxing nature that living under, and even fulfilling, the oath could take on the soul.

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	==Steros and Antioch==		==Steros and Antioch==

	In XXX [[BI]], the Stand relocated to [[Hakan Free City]] at the urgings of Alexandria and Marrwyn, who were seeking information on the [[Prophecies of ~~Tremaliene~~]]. Sorcerer-King of Hakan Free City, [[Antioch]] was the preeminet expert on these Prophecies, and Stand sought his council. A fortuitous encounter with [[Dark Naga]] allowed for a quick introduction to the King, who knew the return of the Naga to be a crucial part of the Prophecies. Antioch mistakenly believed that he himself was the "chosen one" of the Prophecies, and Alexandria encouraged this to keep her own mission clandestine. The Stand, therefore, pledged themselves to Antioch's service, and spent the next several years building the knowledge of the Prophecies through exploration, research, and study.		In XXX [[BI]], the Stand relocated to [[Hakan Free City]] at the urgings of Alexandria and Marrwyn, who were seeking information on the [[Prophecies of Alabar Tremaline]]. Sorcerer-King of Hakan Free City, [[Antioch]] was the preeminet expert on these Prophecies, and Stand sought his council. A fortuitous encounter with [[Dark Naga]] allowed for a quick introduction to the King, who knew the return of the Naga to be a crucial part of the Prophecies. Antioch mistakenly believed that he himself was the "chosen one" of the Prophecies, and Alexandria encouraged this to keep her own mission clandestine. The Stand, therefore, pledged themselves to Antioch's service, and spent the next several years building the knowledge of the Prophecies through exploration, research, and study.

	This was, unfortunately, a very difficult time for Steros for a number of reasons. First, at this age Steros was not a patient or steady figure, and he was deeply frustrated with the relative inactivity of the Stand. For him, the time and treasure wasted on expeditions and research were only delaying their holy purpose. Also, subterfuge was not Steros's strength, and it was difficult for him to act as if he believed Antioch was the chosen. This was particularly poignant during his tenure as Antioch's Minister of Law, where honor and expectation tied him to a position he did not want and responsibilities he had no taste for. However, Alexandria's aid and comfort kept his reckless nature in check, and he learned to focus on long term projects without losing temper during day-to-day political banalities. Unsurprisingly, many sages view this as a "growing up" period for Steros, as his relationship with Alexandria developed from a straightforward mentorship into a more complicated friendship and he began to learn the nuances of leadership.		This was, unfortunately, a very difficult time for Steros for a number of reasons. First, at this age Steros was not a patient or steady figure, and he was deeply frustrated with the relative inactivity of the Stand. For him, the time and treasure wasted on expeditions and research were only delaying their holy purpose. Also, subterfuge was not Steros's strength, and it was difficult for him to act as if he believed Antioch was the chosen. This was particularly poignant during his tenure as Antioch's Minister of Law, where honor and expectation tied him to a position he did not want and responsibilities he had no taste for. However, Alexandria's aid and comfort kept his reckless nature in check, and he learned to focus on long term projects without losing temper during day-to-day political banalities. Unsurprisingly, many sages view this as a "growing up" period for Steros, as his relationship with Alexandria developed from a straightforward mentorship into a more complicated friendship and he began to learn the nuances of leadership.

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	==Steros and Antioch==		==Steros and Antioch==
	While in [[Madros-on-the-Tinryll]] Alexandria and Marrwyn began researching Tramaline's prophecies. Several months later, the Stand discovered another was searching for clues to the text of the Prophecies: Antioch, Sorcerer-King of Hakan Free City. After much discussion, the Stand decided the obvious next step was to relocate to Hakan Free City. Having not yet found homes for the orphans, the Stand decided to take personal responsibility for all of them, and they relocated with the Stand.

	~~It was on~~ the ~~journey~~ to Hakan Free City ~~that~~ the ~~Stand had their first run in with~~ the ~~Servitor Naga~~. It was ~~this~~ encounter~~, in fact, that brought~~ the ~~group to~~ King ~~Antioch's attention~~, as the ~~reappearance~~ of the Naga ~~played into~~ the ~~sorcerer-king's mistaken belief~~ that he himself was the one ~~spoken~~ of ~~in prophecy~~. The Stand, ~~hoping to clandestinely learn as much of the prophecy as possible~~, pledged themselves to Antioch's service and spent the next several years ~~in research, exploration, and study. (For themselves and for~~ the ~~king, but not always both at once.) For their loyalty and usefulness to~~ the ~~the king~~, ~~they rapidly integrated themselves into his confidences. It was also during this time that the First Stand divided, as Sayid, Marwynn, Mikos~~, and several of the Orphans set out for Petera to investigate the recent troubles of Sayid's family, leaving Steros as the Stand's unequivocal leader - a role he had up until then grudgingly shared with Sayid.		In XXX [[BI]], the Stand relocated to [[Hakan Free City]] at the urgings of Alexandria and Marrwyn, who were seeking information on the [[Prophecies of Tremaliene]]. Sorcerer-King of Hakan Free City, [[Antioch]] was the preeminet expert on these Prophecies, and Stand sought his council. A fortuitous encounter with [[Dark Naga]] allowed for a quick introduction to the King, who knew the return of the Naga to be a crucial part of the Prophecies. Antioch mistakenly believed that he himself was the "chosen one" of the Prophecies, and Alexandria encouraged this to keep her own mission clandestine. The Stand, therefore, pledged themselves to Antioch's service, and spent the next several years building the knowledge of the Prophecies through exploration, research, and study.

	~~Although~~ Steros ~~shared an amicable enough report~~ with the ~~sorcerer-king~~, in time ~~the priest grew frustrated at pretending to work for Antioch. Hours~~ wasted ~~in useless research. Treasure spent~~ on ~~pointless~~ expeditions. ~~Through~~ it ~~all~~, ~~Alexandria counciled the need~~ for ~~patience and steadiness~~, and ~~it was her hand that ultimately~~ kept ~~Steros' sometime~~ reckless nature in check. ~~Indeed~~, many sages ~~point to~~ this ~~period in Hakan City~~ as ~~something of~~ a "growing up" period for Steros, as his relationship with Alexandria developed from a straightforward mentorship into a more complicated friendship and he began to learn the nuances of leadership.		This was, unfortunately, a very difficult time for Steros for a number of reasons. First, at this age Steros was not a patient or steady figure, and he was deeply frustrated with the relative inactivity of the Stand. For him, the time and treasure wasted on expeditions and research were only delaying their holy purpose. Also, subterfuge was not Steros's strength, and it was difficult for him to act as if he believed Antioch was the chosen. This was particularly poignant during his tenure as Antioch's Minister of Law, where honor and expectation tied him to a position he did not want and responsibilities he had no taste for. However, Alexandria's aid and comfort kept his reckless nature in check, and he learned to focus on long term projects without losing temper during day-to-day political banalities. Unsurprisingly, many sages view this as a "growing up" period for Steros, as his relationship with Alexandria developed from a straightforward mentorship into a more complicated friendship and he began to learn the nuances of leadership.

	~~On her advice, Steros continued to maintain the secret~~ of ~~the Stand's true errand, even as Antioch prepared~~ for ~~his one-man assault on the Shadow Kingdom. By this time, Antioch accepted the Stand as his truest circle of believers and followers,~~ and ~~so left the regency~~ in ~~their hands during his attempt to assassinate the Dark Lord. Likewise, they were participants in the forging of the~~ [[~~Thorn of Midnight]], Antioch's star-iron bastard sword that Alexandria would later reforge into [[Entropy's End~~]].		These many years of suffering ended for Steros in an infamous and dramatic moment in 11 Sunforge 31 [[BI]]. Rumors of darkling prophets made Steros restless as he feared he was "outpaced by prophecy and impotent to act." When a humbled and magically deformed Antioch returned from the [[Kingdom of Shadow]], Steros immediately began to divest himself and the Stand from positions of responsibility in Hakan. In a public forum, Antioch attempted to coerce him to stay and needled him for reasons for his departure. Steros exploded into a loud, angry beratement the king, accusing him of short-sightedness, arrogance, and "aloof and intemperate rule". Not only did he admit to having never believed Antioch's claims to prophecy, he also listed all of the reasons he believed Alexandria to be the true savior. This dramatic declaration, coming from a popular and influential priest of Tarlos, sent waves through the already strained religious community. The mural "[[The Declaration]]" by the halfling painter [[Anzo Riveroler]] in the Main Antechamber of the [[Sacellum Chancel]] is a famous depiction of this moment. Needless to say, Antioch was more than willing to accept Steros' resignation at that point.

	Steros spent several months on Antioch's regency council as Minister of Law before the Sorcerer-King's return from the realms of shadow, where again Alexandria's aid and comfort were critical to Steros' ability to focus on long term projects while not losing his patience or temper due to day-to-day political banalities. According to his own testimonial, it was a frustrating period for Steros: honor and expectation tied him to a position he did not want and responsibilities he had no taste for. When rumors of darkling prophets ~~started to filter down from the city states, he grew~~ restless as he "~~feared~~ outpaced by prophecy and impotent to act."

	~~Thus, when~~ a humbled and magically deformed Antioch returned ~~to his kingdom on 11 Sunforge 31~~ [[BI]], Steros immediately began to divest himself and the Stand from positions of responsibility in Hakan. Antioch ~~would only accept Steros' resignation in person, and only in the presence of the greater court. The King~~ attempted to ~~convince and~~ coerce ~~Steros' into reconsidering, which later became hectoring~~ and ~~needling~~ for reasons. ~~Finally~~, ~~Steros' passion overcame his patience and he loudly and angrily berated~~ the king~~: for his~~ short-sightedness, ~~for his~~ arrogance, and ~~for his~~ "aloof and intemperate rule". ~~He admitted~~ to having never ~~truly~~ believed Antioch's claims to prophecy ~~and~~, ~~to drive the point home, began to list~~ all of the reasons he believed Alexandria to be the savior ~~from prophecy~~. ~~It was the first public~~ declaration ~~of the sort and~~, coming from a popular and influential priest of Tarlos, ~~it send~~ waves through an already strained religious community. The mural [["The Declaration"]] by the halfling painter [[Anzo Riveroler]] in the Main Antechamber of the [[Sacellum Chancel]] is a famous depiction of this moment. Needless to say, Antioch was more than willing to accept Steros' resignation at that point.

	==The Prophet's War==		==The Prophet's War==

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
			* Bob's Cleric of Retribution

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	==The Prophet's War==		==The Prophet's War==


	==Alexandria's Crusade==		==Alexandria's Crusade==

	==Building the Church of Alexandria==		==Building the Church of Alexandria==


	==Personality and Testimonal==		==Personality and Testimonal==

	Steros was, beyond a doubt, the most strict and structured member of the first stand. As a church administrator, first for the Church of Tarlos and later in the nascent Church of Alexandria, he adhered strictly to rules and laws. This quality is prominent in his contributions to the early Church doctrine, as Steros is responsible for a large body of rules and regulations for the church. As a civil leader, he was a strong supporter, and often a participant, in enforcing laws and putting down rebellion. While Steros was not a heard-hearted leader who disregarded the value of the individual in favor of the laws of society, he would certainly err in the favor of law and order.		Steros was, beyond a doubt, the most strict and structured member of the first stand. As a church administrator, first for the Church of Tarlos and later in the nascent Church of Alexandria, he adhered strictly to rules and laws. This quality is prominent in his contributions to the early Church doctrine, as Steros is responsible for a large body of rules and regulations for the church. As a civil leader, he was a strong supporter, and often a participant, in enforcing laws and putting down rebellion. While Steros was not a heard-hearted leader who disregarded the value of the individual in favor of the laws of society, he would certainly err in the favor of law and order.

	Through the middle of his life, Steros was very much a fire-brand: quick both to judge and exact retribution.		Through the middle of his life, Steros was very much a fire-brand: quick both to judge and exact retribution.

			==Trivia==

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	==~~The Second~~ Crusade==		==Alexandria's Crusade==


	==Building the Church of Alexandria==		==Building the Church of Alexandria==

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	Steros was, beyond a doubt, the most strict and structured member of the first stand. As a church administrator, first for the Church of Tarlos and later in the nascent Church of Alexandria, he adhered strictly to rules and laws. This quality is prominent in his contributions to the early Church doctrine, as Steros is responsible for a large body of rules and regulations for the church. As a civil leader, he was a strong supporter, and often a participant, in enforcing laws and putting down rebellion. While Steros was not a heard-hearted leader who disregarded the value of the individual in favor of the laws of society, he would certainly err in the favor of law and order.		Steros was, beyond a doubt, the most strict and structured member of the first stand. As a church administrator, first for the Church of Tarlos and later in the nascent Church of Alexandria, he adhered strictly to rules and laws. This quality is prominent in his contributions to the early Church doctrine, as Steros is responsible for a large body of rules and regulations for the church. As a civil leader, he was a strong supporter, and often a participant, in enforcing laws and putting down rebellion. While Steros was not a heard-hearted leader who disregarded the value of the individual in favor of the laws of society, he would certainly err in the favor of law and order.

	Through the middle of his life, Steros was ~~also~~ very much a fire-brand~~. TO BE CONTINUED..~~.		Through the middle of his life, Steros was very much a fire-brand: quick both to judge and exact retribution.

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	==Personality and Testimonal==		==Personality and Testimonal==

			Steros was, beyond a doubt, the most strict and structured member of the first stand. As a church administrator, first for the Church of Tarlos and later in the nascent Church of Alexandria, he adhered strictly to rules and laws. This quality is prominent in his contributions to the early Church doctrine, as Steros is responsible for a large body of rules and regulations for the church. As a civil leader, he was a strong supporter, and often a participant, in enforcing laws and putting down rebellion. While Steros was not a heard-hearted leader who disregarded the value of the individual in favor of the laws of society, he would certainly err in the favor of law and order.

			Through the middle of his life, Steros was also very much a fire-brand. TO BE CONTINUED...

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	Although Steros shared an amicable enough report with the sorcerer-king, in time the priest grew frustrated at pretending to work for Antioch. Hours wasted in useless research. Treasure spent on pointless expeditions. Through it all, Alexandria counciled the need for patience and steadiness, and it was her hand that ultimately kept Steros' sometime reckless nature in check. Indeed, many sages point to this period in Hakan City as something of a "growing up" period for Steros, as his relationship with Alexandria developed from a straightforward mentorship into a more complicated friendship and he began to learn the nuances of leadership.		Although Steros shared an amicable enough report with the sorcerer-king, in time the priest grew frustrated at pretending to work for Antioch. Hours wasted in useless research. Treasure spent on pointless expeditions. Through it all, Alexandria counciled the need for patience and steadiness, and it was her hand that ultimately kept Steros' sometime reckless nature in check. Indeed, many sages point to this period in Hakan City as something of a "growing up" period for Steros, as his relationship with Alexandria developed from a straightforward mentorship into a more complicated friendship and he began to learn the nuances of leadership.

	On her advice, Steros continued to maintain the secret of the Stand's true errand, even as Antioch prepared for his one-man assault on the Shadow Kingdom. By this time, Antioch accepted the Stand as his truest circle of believers and followers, and so left the regency in their hands during his attempt. Likewise, they were participants in the forging of the [[Thorn of Midnight]], ~~the~~ star-iron bastard sword that Alexandria would later reforge into [[Entropy's End]].		On her advice, Steros continued to maintain the secret of the Stand's true errand, even as Antioch prepared for his one-man assault on the Shadow Kingdom. By this time, Antioch accepted the Stand as his truest circle of believers and followers, and so left the regency in their hands during his attempt to assassinate the Dark Lord. Likewise, they were participants in the forging of the [[Thorn of Midnight]], Antioch's star-iron bastard sword that Alexandria would later reforge into [[Entropy's End]].

	~~INCOMPLETE STILL! DAMN THIS GUY DID TOO MUCH~~.		Steros spent several months on Antioch's regency council as Minister of Law before the Sorcerer-King's return from the realms of shadow, where again Alexandria's aid and comfort were critical to Steros' ability to focus on long term projects while not losing his patience or temper due to day-to-day political banalities. According to his own testimonial, it was a frustrating period for Steros: honor and expectation tied him to a position he did not want and responsibilities he had no taste for. When rumors of darkling prophets started to filter down from the city states, he grew restless as he "feared outpaced by prophecy and impotent to act."

			Thus, when a humbled and magically deformed Antioch returned to his kingdom on 11 Sunforge 31 [[BI]], Steros immediately began to divest himself and the Stand from positions of responsibility in Hakan. Antioch would only accept Steros' resignation in person, and only in the presence of the greater court. The King attempted to convince and coerce Steros' into reconsidering, which later became hectoring and needling for reasons. Finally, Steros' passion overcame his patience and he loudly and angrily berated the king: for his short-sightedness, for his arrogance, and for his "aloof and intemperate rule". He admitted to having never truly believed Antioch's claims to prophecy and, to drive the point home, began to list all of the reasons he believed Alexandria to be the savior from prophecy. It was the first public declaration of the sort and, coming from a popular and influential priest of Tarlos, it send waves through an already strained religious community. The mural [["The Declaration"]] by the halfling painter [[Anzo Riveroler]] in the Main Antechamber of the [[Sacellum Chancel]] is a famous depiction of this moment. Needless to say, Antioch was more than willing to accept Steros' resignation at that point.

	==The Prophet's War==		==The Prophet's War==

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	==Steros and Antioch==		==Steros and Antioch==
	While in [[Madros-on-the-Tinryll]] Alexandria and Marrwyn began researching Tramaline's prophecies. Several months later, the Stand discovered another was searching for clues to the text of the Prophecies: Antioch, Sorcerer-King of Hakan Free City. After much discussion, the Stand decided the obvious next step was to relocate to Hakan Free City. Having not yet found homes for the orphans, the Stand decided to take personal responsibility for all of them, and they relocated with the Stand.		While in [[Madros-on-the-Tinryll]] Alexandria and Marrwyn began researching Tramaline's prophecies. Several months later, the Stand discovered another was searching for clues to the text of the Prophecies: Antioch, Sorcerer-King of Hakan Free City. After much discussion, the Stand decided the obvious next step was to relocate to Hakan Free City. Having not yet found homes for the orphans, the Stand decided to take personal responsibility for all of them, and they relocated with the Stand.

	It was on the journey to Hakan Free City that the Stand had their first run in with the Servitor Naga. It was this encounter, in fact, that brought the group to King Antioch's attention, as the reappearance of the Naga played into the sorcerer-king's mistaken belief that he himself was the one spoken of in prophecy. The Stand, hoping to clandestinely learn as much of the prophecy as possible, pledged themselves to Antioch's service and spent the next several years in research, exploration, and study. (For themselves and for the king, but not always both at once.) For their loyalty and usefulness to the the king, they rapidly integrated themselves into his confidences. It was also during this time that the First Stand divided, as Sayid, Marwynn, Mikos, and several of the Orphans set out for Petera to investigate the recent troubles of Sayid's family, leaving Steros as the Stand's unequivocal leader - a role he had up until then grudgingly shared with Sayid.		It was on the journey to Hakan Free City that the Stand had their first run in with the Servitor Naga. It was this encounter, in fact, that brought the group to King Antioch's attention, as the reappearance of the Naga played into the sorcerer-king's mistaken belief that he himself was the one spoken of in prophecy. The Stand, hoping to clandestinely learn as much of the prophecy as possible, pledged themselves to Antioch's service and spent the next several years in research, exploration, and study. (For themselves and for the king, but not always both at once.) For their loyalty and usefulness to the the king, they rapidly integrated themselves into his confidences. It was also during this time that the First Stand divided, as Sayid, Marwynn, Mikos, and several of the Orphans set out for Petera to investigate the recent troubles of Sayid's family, leaving Steros as the Stand's unequivocal leader - a role he had up until then grudgingly shared with Sayid.

	Although Steros shared an amicable enough report with the sorcerer-king, in time the priest grew frustrated at pretending to work for Antioch. Hours wasted in useless research. Treasure spent on pointless expeditions. Through it all, Alexandria counciled the need for patience and steadiness, and it was her hand that ultimately kept Steros' sometime reckless nature in check. Indeed, many sages point to this period in Hakan City as something of a "growing up" period for Steros, as his relationship with Alexandria developed from a straightforward mentorship into a more complicated friendship and he began to learn the nuances of leadership.		Although Steros shared an amicable enough report with the sorcerer-king, in time the priest grew frustrated at pretending to work for Antioch. Hours wasted in useless research. Treasure spent on pointless expeditions. Through it all, Alexandria counciled the need for patience and steadiness, and it was her hand that ultimately kept Steros' sometime reckless nature in check. Indeed, many sages point to this period in Hakan City as something of a "growing up" period for Steros, as his relationship with Alexandria developed from a straightforward mentorship into a more complicated friendship and he began to learn the nuances of leadership.

	On her advice, Steros continued to maintain the secret of the Stand's true errand, even as Antioch prepared for his one-man assault on the Shadow Kingdom. By this time, Antioch accepted the Stand as his truest circle of believers and followers, and so left the regency in their hands during his attempt. Likewise, they were participants in the forging of the [[Thorn of Midnight]], the star-iron bastard sword that Alexandria would later reforge into [[Entropy's End]].		On her advice, Steros continued to maintain the secret of the Stand's true errand, even as Antioch prepared for his one-man assault on the Shadow Kingdom. By this time, Antioch accepted the Stand as his truest circle of believers and followers, and so left the regency in their hands during his attempt. Likewise, they were participants in the forging of the [[Thorn of Midnight]], the star-iron bastard sword that Alexandria would later reforge into [[Entropy's End]].

			INCOMPLETE STILL! DAMN THIS GUY DID TOO MUCH.

	==The Prophet's War==		==The Prophet's War==