Arkerus Perat

Arkerus Perat was the Leader of the Perat from late 53 TT to his assassination in 5 TT.

Biography

Early life

Arkerus Perat was born in Orak on 17-6 97 TT. His branch of the Perat had lived in the town since his grandfather Andokai Perat was named Warden of Orak in 127 TT. Arkerus's father, Khobak Perat, became Warden of Orak in 87 TT.

Arkerus was not close with his father and was uninterested in the affairs of the Perat as whole. He spent much of his free time socialising with the people of Orak.

His father was elected Living King on 27-9 72 TT. Khobak attempted to make Arkerus his representative to the Arkara, but the idea of living amoung the supposudly ultra-pious Arkara displeased Arkerus. He brought this up with his father but he was unmoved, going as far as to claim that he would have his forces drag him to Agrada if he resisted. This led Arkerus to flee Orak, leaving behind his wife Dotoi Ikane and his son Storm Perat. He fled to the Deram–Perat border and was let through by claiming he had been sent by Leader of the Perat, Alobak Perat.

Years in the Deram Kadrike

The Deram had been politically isolated from Karinian politics since 564 TT and their Kadrike was beyond the authority of the Living King, making it a good place to hide from him. Arkerus made it to the mining settlement of Dakota where he reported himself to the authorities there. He was brought to the Deram's capital Dokraim and met with Aturdak Deram, Leader of the Deram. Aturdak found the idea of a son of the Living King fleeing to the Deram Kadrike entertaining and understood there were potential political benefits to this. He promised Arkerus the he would have his protection within the Deram Kadrike and set aside a home for him in the city.