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}}

 

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|Why? Why would someone capable of this artistry, this majesty, turn to forgery? Why not create original paintings? Why not be a true artist?<br />