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Kevin is a Microsoft Certified Trainer Technical Instructor for a local Computer Training Center in Overland Park, KS. Married to a lovely lady named Trudy for three years now he enjoys Medieval Re-Creation, healing through massage, Poi, D/s, ME Drumming, RPG's, and too many other things to mention. Kevin is a Network Engineer, Pastoral Counselor and a Master Mason of Overland Park Lodge #436. Kevin teaches MS SQL and MS Professional Developer courses.

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Martinus was born November 11, 500, I was named for St. Martin, for November 11 is St. Martin's day. My father is Nicolaus and my mother Felicitas. Nicolaus is an Imperial Senator now, but, when I was born, he was a general - commander of the 3rd Imperial Legion.

When I was young, father taught me many things about the army, but more about being Romaioi. At the age of seven years, my brother was born. Father had him castrated so that he might serve high in the Empire someday. I asked if he had done the same to me, and was told that our family is of an Imperial line and that I might be in a position to become Emperor someday. But, I could not take that position as a eunuch.

At father's guidance, I excelled in my education and surpassed most of my classmates. I attended the University at Constantinople when I was 16 years. I studied History, Philosophy, Astronomy, Military Theory, and Rhetoric.

When I was 18 years, I entered the Army in the Comitatenses. I was stationed as a ducenarius in Niceae. I spent two years there until I was moved to the Persian border. We moved around a lot there and fought pitched battles and a great campaign under the great General Belisarius.

When I was 22 years, I was assigned to the School of Protectors and, as a Protector, was inducted into the Scholae. In the next year I was made a Tribunus. Two years later I was given command of one-third of the 2nd Imperial Legion and the rank of Comes.

I also took my first wife, Rainault, that year and later had my son, Coemgen. She was in import from Briton and was very lively.

In my 26th year, my father sent word to me that Lucius had been killed in battle and that his business was being plagued by brigands. He asked me to come to his aid. So, I left the army and went back to Constantinople.

It took almost a year, but we finally built up a small fleet of ships that were large enough to carry a complement of marines. This kept the brigands away for good. Then, instead of returning to the Army, I began an import/export business. Along with father's ships, we have made quite a profit in spice, gold, wheat and slave trading.

At 30, my first wife was lost at sea. She had gone to Alexandria at the request of relatives.... and had left while I was away. Three years later, I bought a Greek slave, Phoibe at the market she has been with me as leader of the house ever since.

I have begun living almost exclusively at my villa in the country now. But the business is running well. Father's health is poor and he has retired from public office leaving me the entire family business and a seat in the Senate. I don't travel as much as I would like due to the demands of office, but I still enjoy any opportunity to travel the world in search of wonders to bring to my Emperor, Justinian.

I have just purchased a Bishopric over the town of Sykai and surrounding territories. I hope to use this influence to guide the people here to greatness. I am in the process of building a new church in the town square. We have needed one for quite some time.

My household is thriving. Domus Draco Byzantios has never been so active. I have recently made an alliance with another Great House - House Leatherwolf. And, so, I have expanded my own house. I now have the many clients to whom I am patron and that takes much of my time.

But, I am always willing to come to the service of Rome and the Emperor.
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