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André Vales

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André Vales, as Knight of the White Bear in 1675 AN.

André Vales (1635 - ...) was an explorer and self-styled conquistador. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Duchy of Leylstadt, as he undertook four expeditions - the so-called Valesian Expedition - between 1664 and 1674 AN to what later became the Duchy. Vales is of Aldurian and Batavian descent, and received Leylstadter citizenship. In Hurmu, he is by birth, Knight of the Holy Lakes. His actions gave him a sort of saintly status within the local religious community and he was soon seen as patron saint of adventurers, scientists and opportunists.

In 1675 AN he received the title of Knight of the White Bear for his aid in the development of Leylstadt. Eventually, the collapse of that Duchy led to him resettling. He declined the offer to live in Jingdao and eventually - when the Jing left Tiegang - aided in the establishment of the International Mandate for the Settlements in Apollonia in 1687 AN. Ever since, he he has acted as its First Consul of the Mandate (the head of state), winning every election unopposed.