Bertrem Corgendash

Bertrem Corgendash is a nobleman from the Illyian Empire. He currently serves on the New Pyleaus council as the Grand Diplomat. He has two children; Andrew and Simone.

Pre-Colony Histroy
An Imperial noble, Lord Corgandash held a sizable portion of land. Unfortunately, those lands boarded the Hedge, which made them valuable stratigic locations in the Illyian war against the Fae.

When the Empire originally tried to take his holdings, Corgendash refused. The Empire then sent Baron Hernandez to convince Corgendash to agree, which he did by slaughtering all of Corgendash's servants and farm animals and paying him with a chest of gold. He was then sent with his family to help establish the New Pyleaus colony.

Founding New Pyleaus
When the boats first arrived at the new continent, Corgendash immediately assumed a position of authority, assuming that he would be the defacto leader due to his station in the Empire. However, Mercer disagreed and suggested that the people should choose who should govern the new colony. An election was held between Corgendash, Mercer, and Beaumont, each giving stump speeches to the colonists before voting began.

In the end, Mercer won the popular vote and was sworn in as governer, but offered Corgendash a place on his council. He accepted and has served as diplomat for the colony since and was often left in charge when Mercer and the adventuring group left town to explore the surrounding areas.

When Hernandez assumed leadership of the town and began rounding up prisoners, Betrem's son Andrew was among the first. Having all ready lost much to Hernandez and knowing his cruelty, Betrem locked himself in his house and began drinking heavily.

He has not been seen since the retaking of New Pyleaus.