Fiction:Mendel Pact/Artiko

"Among the Clan, there is always one. Always one warrior who stand above all others. By sacrificing position, power, and maybe even his life, the Artiko becomes the personal hand of the Lord Ugandalore, and, most importantly, the Mendel people."

- Unknown

The Artiko is possibly one of the most important military ranks of the Mendel Pact, and considered the highest religious and political honor one can achieve in his lifetime, and, similar to the High King Ugandalore the crowns him, only one Artiko is ever named, and only during times of strife.

In order to become Artiko, one most perform beyond the call of duty multiple times for the Mendel, and earn the award of "The Huntsmen" for his or her service. An Artiko is only chosen, then, from the best of these beings to perform acts of daring and danger, knowing that any mission could be his last, and yet, does not hesitant in his service. When sent on these perilous missions, most would consider such suicide, though it is not always the case for an Artiko.