Biography
The Burning Mansion
Kota's story relating to this world began in the Rovin Manor in the Rovin's Old World. Kota sat upon his throne after receiving a notice from an ally detailing how they were cutting off all ties to the Rovin family. He had recently attended a trial where his own son, Wolf Rovin, was on trial for treason against the planet. Like most fathers, Kota had spoken out against the tyranny of a judge who also acts as the jury. For speaking out a "Death Warrant" was signed upon the Rovin family and all associates. Several Rovins were caught unaware in allied territories, seized and murdered for what their "Guardian" had said. Let it be known on this day, all associates of Kota Rovin and his family are here by condemned as traitors to our glorious Republic. A reward is offered for information leading to the capture and execution of Kota Rovin. All other Rovins are to be slain on sight. ~High Judge Roi
Due to the highly powerful magical weaponary used in the Old World's wars, portals had begun to appear world wide. All who went through them vanished and never returned. Kota saw this as an insane way to escape the Republic. On the day the Republic seized the Rovin Manor all the Rovins except Kota had fled to the nearby coast line where boats waited them. Upon Kota's arrival the boats set sail for a portal rumored to be several miles to the southeast. The trip took only three days before a glowing portal was seen on the horizon. Upon entering it the portal closed as if it had been awaiting the poor Rovins.
A New World, A New Life
A storm brewed in the ocean west of Piscatoris, 5th age year 69. The tattered ship housing the Rovins arrived, heavily damaged by the magic of the portals. Naturally the survivors took to the life boats and went ashore as the ship sunk. Legend has it you can hear the whispers of those that didn't make it from the Old World on the wind there. Kota's first order of buisness was to set some ground rules and tie up some loose ends. He called the family to a campfire upon the beach. Upon starting the meeting, the families new set of rules were listed. He then turned upon his elder half-brother; Zema Rovin. Twenty years earlier, Zema had been drunk and raped a poor lass who happened to be in the same bar. Due to his high status in the family and the need for soldiers in the Old World he had been exempted in his crime. For his crime Zema was exiled as far east as possible, naturally he would end up in Morytania.
After setting the rules, the Rovins marked the shore they landed upon and named it Funeral Beach. They then moved east as well, as the settlement of Piscatoris had yet to be founded. Eventually settling in Asgarnia's own Falador.
The Flow of Time.
It only took the Rovins twenty years to realize something. Most of them aged at a slower rate than the normal Gielnorian. Those born in Gielnor, however, aged almost the same as the indigenious people. By the year 169 the Rovins had grown quiet a bit while seeing very little action. This period was quite boring for Kota. He would constantly write in his journal...
...another day in this realm, I must admit it doesn't have the same quality of war as -No Translation-. The only worry is another incident like last week, I was strolling down some back alley when an old hobo stopped me. He could've sworn he recognised me; it took me a minute but I realized I knew him when he was much younger. Naturally I'm used to not aging as fast due to my father's lineage but this....Lack of Time is beyond belief....
This era of peace would be the last one Kota saw for a very long time....
Kota's Involvement with the Sicarius Wars
A grandson of Kota, Jedi Rovin had risen high in the ranks of an organization known as the White Knights. Seeing an opportunity to raise his families popularity, he decided to talk to Kota about fighting the Sicarius. It took much convincing but eventually Kota allowed Rovin interference. The war looked terrible immediantly, the Sicarius were feared globally for many reasons. Official reports in the Rovin archives are sketchy and inaccurate. Rumours at the time suggested Kota would sometimes aid the Sicarius in attacking other threats to the family. While no evidence can be shown that such events occured, one thing is for certain: Kota survived the war.
King Kota Rovin I
After the war, the Rovins decided to settle down and rule the cityship known as Burthorpe. Kota declared himself King Kota Rovin I, an action many Rovins saw as arrogance. Taverley had come into the hands of the Ignis family, remembering their leader Katsu Ignis from the Sicarius Wars; an alliance was founded. During this period there are reports of Rovins going to Varrock and starting trouble with the leadership there. All trouble caused was personally fixed by Kota Rovin.
The Rystar Rebellion
One peaceful day, a report came across Kota Rovin's desk. It was a hand written letter from Jedi Rovin reporting a kidnapping in Falador. The victim was Daniel Rovin, Kota's second son. He arrived at Falador via teleportation as the message was dated for a couple days before. Hostages typically don't survive long if no ransom is given. Jedi and Kota went to the scheduled meeting place, Falador Park. The kidnapper was none other than Josh Nourom, Daniel's apparenet rival. After a brief discussion Kota convinced him to let Daniel go. However, Jedi had other plans. White Knights were called in to fight the Nourom and any help that arrived. This event ended with a confrontation between Kota and Jedi.
The actual war is sketchy and varies depending on which side is asked to tell the tale. The Rovins will swear to the gods that Jedi declared him and all his decendents Rystars. Then he followed up with a mass assault on Burthorpe and a strange artifact the Rovins had been guarding(Private rp).
Which ever side is asked, it is agreed that the Rovins did take Falador for a single hour. During this battle Kota aided a Mike Ryder in taking over Lumbridge and fortifying it against any retaliation. It was quickly retaken by mixture of Falador, Lumbridge, and Rystar troops. During this battle Kota's friend and ally Katsu Ignis is reported to have died.
Near the end of the war a blade was said to have been created for the purpose of killing all of Rovin blood; This report has never been confirmed by the Rovins.(Private rp)
The war ended officially after an ambush on Jedi Rystar, past that point he was listed as K.I.A. in the Rovin files.
This event redefined the politics in the Rovin family, creating even more hatred for Kota amongst his family.
Peace at home, War Afar
This time is sometimes called a period of peace, sometimes a period of war. During this period there are sightings of Kota throughout Gielnor along with various Rovins. Under Kota's guidance they made relationships with many countries. One notable relationship was with Zenthos, a Mahjarrat who ruled over Camelot. Kota and Zenthos became close and are said to have been great friends.
...Got the message today, Zenthos has died. One of his nobles Remus Nin told me the new King of Camelot is a vicious tyrant. I've agreed to dethrone him in favor of Remus...
...The bastard tricked us, as our combined forces marched upon Camelot a familiar pointy-hatted figure emerged. Zenthos himself alive and well. He quickly explained that he had heard rumours of a traitor and that his "death" had drawn them out. My forces were scattered amongst the Nins, so I gave the logical order, betray the Nins. Zenthos has once again renewed our alliance...
Another notable feat at the time is the Will of Katsu Ignis, he left to the Rovins Taverley expanding their borders by nearly twice the original size.
The Taverley Incident
To be added~K
A Reunion of sorts
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King No Longer
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A Return to the Roots
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Final Showdown
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Appearance
Kota Rovin is constantly depicted in portraits by the Rovins in his "human form". With illusion spells he could appear entirely human. His skin was a dark brown color and his hair nearly as dark. He kept his face clean shaven but his hair down to end of his back. He would wear tattered clothes despite his high ranking status. His favored weapon was a longsword of about 3' 5" made of a strange steel like metal. In this form he stood at 5' 11"
In his "true form" Kota would cancel the illusion magic revealing the wings he kept so carefully hidden, his heigh also increased to 6' 2" in this form. He is only known to have canceled his illusion spell twice in Gielnor.
Personality
Kota Rovin could be called many things, only a few of them good. As leader of the Rovins every decision he made furthered not just the families cause, but his personal desires. To any not familiar with this he could appear quite friendly or quite cruel. This switching of egos based on the situations was one of the many reasons he survived so long on Gielnor.
Abilities
Kota was quite the combatant with shield and sword combos as well as lighting and fire magics.
Trivia
Kota Rovin is only the 2nd eldest of the original Rovins icly, but oocly he is the first Rovin.
Kota Rovin is infact played by the username: Kota Rovin.
Kota Rovin's death in public roleplay led to a massive story arc in the private roleplay section where Kota still lives.