Viric Merrick

Viric Merrick, born 1679 (59 AN years old). Viceroy of Transprinitica for the Order of the Holy Lakes.

Biography

Born to Isabella Merrick I "Genitrix" in Merensk, via surrogates under the auspices of the N&H Future Leadership Programme. Received his formal education and indoctrination in Raspur, where he attended the Sarayzenana, Saraymardana, and the Dabirestân-e Andarûn from his infancy until the age of sixteen.

In common with many of his background and heritage, he was sent to Hurmu to commence the foundation of his Humanist career in public administration.

The service career of Viric Merrick began with his participation as a volunteer in Operation Tianhu, where he was promoted to Superintendent Inspector of the Peace in the Hurmu Peace Corps and subsequently designated as Deputy Commissioner of Transprinitica (1702–1706). Usurped the post of Commissioner from his predecessor during the Great Vanic Revolt, and held it for four years (1706–1710). After the 1710 Hurmu government crisis Viric Merrick was subordinated to his kinswoman Isabella III Güntherdohtor Merrick who was appointed as Minister for the Transprinitica District in the sixth cabinet of Daniyal al-Osman. Returned to Transprinitica as Minister (1716–1718) during the Cabinet of Patrik Djupvik, following the 1716–1717 Hurmu political crisis, and subsequently during the Cabinet of Jamshid-e Osman. An ally of the Benacian Union, he had received the rank of legate and command of the Benacian Union Defence Force contingent garrisoned in Transprinitica since 1706, namely the 15 Kavallerifördelningen "Angularis". During the 1719–1720 Hurmu civil conflict, Viric would utilise the Benacian forces at his disposal to expel the Green Turbans from Tyrador. With Tyrador secure, he would go on to form Panzerkampfgruppe Merrick from BUDF and HPC contingents for the purpose of clearing supporters of the Assembly of Representatives from the western regions of Apollonian Hurmu. Participated in the reconquest of Transprinitica and the North Corian campaign, which successfully concluded with the disbandment of the temporary formation at Mitrovska on 26.XV.1720. Rewarded in victory by recognition of his rule as Viceroy of Transprinitica (1720– ).