World of Teravas

Name: Private Tallen Myrk
Allegiance: Vulpine Concordat Army – 7th Talonward Fusiliers
Race: Anthropomorphic Fox
Age: 26
Rank: Private
Height: 6’0”
Build: Broad-shouldered, athletic
Fur Color: Pale red with streaks of dark auburn and a cream undercoat
Eyes: Steel blue

Attire:
Tallen wears the striking uniform of the 7th Talonward Fusiliers—one of the more prestigious regiments of the Concordat Army. His ensemble features a deep yellow tailcoat lined with crimson facings, trimmed in white piping. Over his heart is stitched the flaming tail insignia of the Concordat, a mark of pride. Most prominent, however, is the black shako cap: tall and cylindrical, adorned with a burnished brass Concordat badge, a golden chain across the brim, and a crimson plume rising high—a symbol of elite shock infantry. His boots are spit-shined to a mirror gloss, and his white crossbelts are meticulously scrubbed before every march.

He carries a rifled musket with bayonet, cartridge box, and a small side-saber. For ceremonial occasions, a decorative red and gold baldric hangs across his chest.

Background:
Born in the bustling trade port of Emberstrand, Tallen grew up amid merchant tongues and harbor noise. His father, a former Concordat dragoon turned city watchman, instilled in him a love for discipline, precision, and service. Tallen enlisted voluntarily, seeking to bring pride to his family name. He quickly earned a reputation for his textbook drills and flawless appearance, making him a model soldier among the Talonwards.

Personality:

• Dutiful to a fault, with a formal and clipped manner of speech

• Holds tightly to protocol, often reciting military regulations from memory

• Beneath the regulation-steeped exterior is a kind-hearted, fiercely protective comrade

• Occasionally struggles to connect with soldiers less strict about discipline

Quirks:

• Polishes his shako daily, treating it with reverence as “the crown of the Concordat infantry”

• Knows the regulation drill calls in four dialects

• Keeps a pressed red ribbon from his younger sister in the lining of his cap

• Drinks tea from a brass field mug engraved with “Stand Tall, March True”

• Has an uncanny ability to stay clean—even in trench conditions

Notable Deeds:

• During the Siege of Harrowgate, Tallen was part of a detachment that held a crumbling bastion for three days under continuous bombardment, refusing to abandon the position or the Concordat banner flying atop the rampart.

• Later commended by his Colonel for rallying a scattered flank with drum-beats and disciplined volley fire.