Difference between revisions of "Gaotona"

== History ==

Gaotona was born in the same area as [[Ashravan]].{{tes ref|30}} He extensively studied art of historical cultures.{{tes ref|12}} He became Ashravan's mentor, constantly encouraging him to become emperor. He is known to have been incredibly close with Ashravan, which has given him influence among the other arbiters. Gaotona, along with [[Frava]] and three others, were appointed as the five main arbiters of the [[Rose Empire]].{{tes ref|2}} The resentment Ashravan felt for Gaotona slowly pushed Gaotona out of favor with the emperor. Gaotona disagreed with Frava on almost every topic discussed.{{tes ref|prologue}} When the [[Glory Faction]] sent assassins after the emperor, Gaotona and the other arbiters took over with damage control. They first brought in [[resealer]]s to heal the wound. The physical wound was healed, but Ashravan's mind was gone. To keep their positions, Gaotona and the other arbiters considered secretly hiring [[Shai]], currently a prisoner, to re[[Forge]] Ashravan's soul.{{tes ref|2}} Gaotona, observing Shai's artwork, voted yes on using her out of a desire to understand her. This was the first time in years he and Frava had agreed on a vote.{{tes ref|prologue}}

 

Gaotona volunteers to personally oversee Shai's work to reForge Ashravan's soul. He is extremely cautious in guarding Shai. He forbids her from telling her guards about her work. He also employs [[Weedfingers]] to use [[Bloodsealing]] to prevent Shai from escaping. Gaotona's previous interaction with Weedfingers led him to believe the man is trustworthy in imprisoning her.{{tes ref|3}} Gaotona continued to watch and visit Shai each day as she worked.{{tes ref|3}} While Shai was doing her initial research into Ashravan's life, gaotona brought a book to her room to read. Gaotona asks Shai to tell him about how Forgery works after he wattches her Forge the desk in her room. He finds the bits of [[Realmatic Theory]] that she tells him to be superstitious nonsense, but his mind is open to learning. At Shai's advice, Gaotona increases the security around the emperor. He appoints someone to change a fake chamber pot and forbids anyone without a card showing his personal signature to enter the room.{{tes ref|12}} The seventeenth day after the assassination attempt, Gaotona took a break from watching Shai and went to the [[Delbahad]] festivities.{{tes ref|17}}