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Lukas Battlan
Lukas Battlan
	Lukas Battlan
Race	Humekind
Age	36 cycles
Nationality	Directionland
Origin	Fort Shagogbot
Occupation	Member of Parliament
Affiliation	Parliament of Directionland
Status	Alive
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About

Lukas Battlan isn’t the polished, silver-tongued type of politician—and he likes it that way. Raised in Fort Shagogbot and shaped by the grit of frontier life, Lukas serves as a Member of Parliament (MP) for his home region, where his blunt honesty and no-nonsense attitude have earned him more respect than enemies (though he's got a fair few of those, too).

He’s a fierce supporter of the Empire and the Crown, but not the kind to blindly follow orders. Lukas believes in holding the system accountable from the inside, and he isn’t afraid to go digging through dusty archives or closed-door meetings if it means finding the truth. Most days, he’s buried in paperwork or chasing down political leads—some of which are more dangerous than he'd ever admit.

Despite his gruff tone and occasional curse when a plan goes sideways, Lukas has a dry sense of humor and a quiet loyalty to those he trusts. He’s especially close to Governor Window Sapphire of Fort Shagogbot, and though neither of them speaks openly about it, their letters suggest more than just political partnership.

Lukas' family originally hails from Simonville, but settled in Fort Shagogbot before his birth. His interest in politics stemmed from childhood, after meeting visiting members of the government. He also enjoys libraries.

He is currently the deputy leader of the New Dawn Coalition - a progressive political party hoping to gain majority in Parliament.

Notable Traits

Slightly disheveled, with permanent “I haven’t slept enough” energy

Former soldier, now turned government watchdog

Can’t cook—but knows where to find the best food in Ironwood

Carries a sword gifted by someone he clearly holds dear

Favorite Foods

Rabbit Stew

Shagogbot Cookies

Pumpkin Pie

Rumors

Some say Lukas is the only MP who’s walked the entire railway line on foot just to "get a feel for the realm." Others say he’s got a secret file locked in his office that even the Emperor hasn’t read.

A Mundus Reborn

During the events of Nathaniel Crowley's attempted coup, Lukas was in strong opposition, voting nay to limit the Emeperor's rights and have him removed. After the vote went to the Senate, Lukas rallied Raven's Nest, Evergreen, St. Stylinson, Niam and other cities to defend the Emperor. Lukas then worked to uncover the truth behind Crowley's machinations, as well as seek out information on Prince Ethian's regency council. He regularly exchanged information with Window Sapphire via letters back and forth.

Lukas recently gave an impassioned speech to the High Raven of Raven's Nest, who sent troops to Fort Shagogbot.

Loopbreaker

With the growing dark energy across the realm and constant turmoil, Lukas has rejoined the knights to help serve Directionland.

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-'''Lukas Battlan''' is a [[Directionland|Directian]] politician and knight from [[Fort Shagogbot]]. He serves as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Fort Shagogbot, and is the deputy leader of the [[New Dawn Coalition]], a progressive party seeking a parliamentary majority.
 == About ==
-Lukas Battlan is not a polished, silver tongued public figure, and he has never tried to be. Raised in Fort Shagogbot and shaped by the grit of frontier life, he is known for blunt honesty, a no nonsense approach to governance, and an uncommonly high tolerance for paperwork and political friction.
+Lukas Battlan isn’t the polished, silver-tongued type of politician—and he likes it that way. Raised in [[Fort Shagogbot]] and shaped by the grit of frontier life, Lukas serves as a Member of Parliament (MP) for his home region, where his blunt honesty and no-nonsense attitude have earned him more respect than enemies (though he's got a fair few of those, too).
-Although fiercely supportive of the Empire and the Crown, Lukas is not the type to follow orders blindly. He is known for holding institutions accountable from the inside, including conducting his own investigations when he believes the public is being misled.
+He’s a fierce supporter of the Empire and the Crown, but not the kind to blindly follow orders. Lukas believes in holding the system accountable from the inside, and he isn’t afraid to go digging through dusty archives or closed-door meetings if it means finding the truth. Most days, he’s buried in paperwork or chasing down political leads—some of which are more dangerous than he'd ever admit.
-Lukas' family originally hails from [[Simonville]], but settled in [[Fort Shagogbot]] before his birth. He has retained a strong fondness for libraries since childhood.
+Despite his gruff tone and occasional curse when a plan goes sideways, Lukas has a dry sense of humor and a quiet loyalty to those he trusts. He’s especially close to Governor [[Window Sapphire]] of Fort Shagogbot, and though neither of them speaks openly about it, their letters suggest more than just political partnership.
-== Biography ==
+Lukas' family originally hails from [[Simonville]], but settled in Fort Shagogbot before his birth. His interest in politics stemmed from childhood, after meeting visiting members of the government. He also enjoys libraries.
-=== Early life ===
+He is currently the deputy leader of the [[New Dawn Coalition]] - a progressive political party hoping to gain majority in Parliament.
-Lukas was born in Fort Shagogbot to Varinia and Derron Battlan. Varinia worked as a teacher at the local school, while Derron ran a small cobbler's shop in the lower section of the city.
-He later gained a younger brother, Eleric, and the two were notably close. Even as a boy, Lukas felt responsible for Eleric's safety, walking him to school and waiting after school to walk him home. As he grew older and eventually moved out, Lukas continued to check in through letters and frequent visits.
+== Notable Traits ==
+<blockquote>
+* Slightly disheveled, with permanent “I haven’t slept enough” energy
+* Former soldier, now turned government watchdog
+* Can’t cook—but knows where to find the best food in Ironwood
+* Carries a sword gifted by someone he clearly holds dear
+</blockquote>
-During his school years, Lukas performed well academically, in large part due to Varinia's encouragement at home. A formative moment occurred when a visiting MP spoke to his class about the Empire's politics and Fort Shagogbot's governance, an encounter that first sparked Lukas' interest in public service.
+== Favorite Foods ==
+<blockquote>
+* Rabbit Stew
+* Shagogbot Cookies
+* Pumpkin Pie
+</blockquote>
-Derron often took his sons hunting, teaching them wilderness survival. Lukas remembered those trips as the rare moments when his father seemed truly at peace. Later, Lukas came to understand why. At home, the family struggled financially. Derron's shop brought in too little, and Varinia's pay could not cover the household's needs. Lukas would sometimes lie awake at night, hearing his mother weep while his father tried to comfort her.
+== Rumors ==
+Some say Lukas is the only MP who’s walked the entire railway line on foot just to "get a feel for the realm." Others say he’s got a secret file locked in his office that even the Emperor hasn’t read.
-=== Imperial Army and knighthood ===
-At 16, Lukas enrolled in the Imperial Army to secure a military wage and help support his family. Throughout his training, he sent most of his pay back to Fort Shagogbot for Varinia, Derron, and Eleric.
-His support materially improved their situation. Derron was able to expand the shop, adding a tailoring section alongside the cobbler's trade. In gratitude, his parents worked together to craft a red cape for Lukas, presented as both a gift and a symbol of thanks.
-At 18, Lukas completed his training and was formally knighted, becoming '''Ser Lukas of Fort Shagogbot'''. As a young knight he remained politically attentive, following Fort Shagogbot's local council and imperial debates with increasing interest. In practice, his postings kept him away from home, patrolling the Empire's eastern fringes to hunt Netherkind incursions.
-When Lukas was 20 and Eleric was 15, Lukas received urgent word from Fort Shagogbot: Eleric had been killed during a raid near the city's walls.
-=== Entry into politics ===
-Eleric's death ended Lukas' military career in practice and spirit. He blamed himself for not being present to protect his brother and withdrew from public life, isolating in a small house just outside Fort Shagogbot proper.
-In time, Derron confronted him with the bitter reality that Lukas' patrol routes had never covered the area where the raid occurred. An old zoning law had long restricted military presence there, leaving a blind spot in the city's defenses. Lukas concluded that what had failed Eleric was not only circumstance, but policy.
-Lukas entered politics with the explicit goal of changing that policy. At 22, he won election to the gubernatorial council and immediately proposed revisions to Fort Shagogbot's patrol routes and defense coverage. The proposal passed, and the changes were implemented. His visibility and popularity grew, and he eventually secured a seat in the Imperial Parliament as one of Fort Shagogbot's MPs.
-=== A Mundus Reborn ===
-During the political crisis surrounding former Chancellor [[Nathaniel Crowley]]'s attempted coup, Lukas opposed efforts to strip the Emperor's rights and remove the Crown. After the matter escalated beyond Parliament, Lukas worked to rally support across the realm, coordinating with leaders in cities including [[Raven's Nest]], [[Evergreen]], [[St. Stylinson]], and [[Niam]].
-In the aftermath, Lukas began investigating the Parliament building to uncover the broader scope of Crowley's plans and identify remaining collaborators. He exchanged information frequently with the Governor, both to keep Fort Shagogbot informed and to ensure the east remained prepared for further instability.
-Lukas is known to have delivered an impassioned appeal to the High Raven of Raven's Nest, after which Raven's Nest sent troops to Fort Shagogbot.
-=== Loopbreaker ===
-With Dark Energy incidents escalating across the realm and the Empire under continued strain, Lukas has rejoined the knights to serve [[Directionland]] directly once more, balancing military duty with his political role where possible.
-== Notable Traits ==
+== A Mundus Reborn ==
+During the events of [[Nathaniel Crowley]]'s attempted coup, Lukas was in strong opposition, voting nay to limit the Emeperor's rights and have him removed. After the vote went to the Senate, Lukas rallied [[Raven's Nest]], [[Evergreen]], [[St. Stylinson]], [[Niam]] and other cities to defend the Emperor. Lukas then worked to uncover the truth behind Crowley's machinations, as well as seek out information on [[Prince Ethian]]'s regency council. He regularly exchanged information with [[Window Sapphire]] via letters back and forth.
-* Blunt and direct, with little patience for political theater
+Lukas recently gave an impassioned speech to the High Raven of [[Raven's Nest]], who sent troops to Fort Shagogbot.
-* Former soldier and knight, with frontline experience on the eastern border
-* Known for internal investigations and political "watchdog" work
-* Cannot cook well, but reliably knows where to find good food while traveling
-== Favorite Foods ==
+== Loopbreaker ==
+With the growing dark energy across the realm and constant turmoil, Lukas has rejoined the knights to help serve [[Directionland]].
-* Rabbit stew
-* Shagogbot cookies
-* Pumpkin pie
-== Rumors ==
-Some claim Lukas is the only MP who has walked the entire railway line on foot just to "get a feel for the realm." Others insist he keeps a private file locked in his office containing information even the Crown has not seen.