Frederick Metternich

Frederick grew up in the now partially sunken nation of Mettenheim. born to a noble dynasty, Frederick spent his early life in the Keep of Bronze-water, learning the skills of knighthood. During his teenage years, he spent time as an engineer and blacksmith, tinkering with firearms and gunpowder. His Father, Luther Mettenheim was a man of much importance in the Isle of Mettenheim. His Brother, Arlor Metternich was the King of the Isle, and Luther was an advisor to his brother. When Frederick came to age, he was given the right to bear the family symbol, an eagle with black and yellow checkers.

Frederick, as an old Mettenheim tradition, was given 1 year to sail around the world to see the local cultures and ponder over their histories and customs. During his travels, he became friends with Vilhelm the First, current Emperor of Autrichien, and lost his left eye to a local bandit attack while he was in the Southern Lands. As Frederick returned home, taking longer than he originally thought he would, he witnessed Mt. Feuerstein erupt. Tons of earth and debris was hurled into the air as he came sailing into the harbour of Bronze-water. As he came in, he already saw citizens being evacuated by the local garrison onto boats, but his family was not seen. He sailed to the nearest coastline, the bay into Weißburg, to seek shelter and refuge in the Empire.

Vilhelm took pity on the refugees, and seeing as his friend Frederick was the only survivor of his whole dynasty, he was taken into the Empire as an Elector of Mettenland, in hopes that the Isle will return to its former glory as artisans and blacksmiths. He now leads the remnants of the Mette peoples that have taken refuge in the Empire.