André Vales

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.