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|image      = [[File:Alexandre Cabanel - Árabe.jpg|250px]]
|image      = [[File:Alexandre Cabanel - Árabe.jpg|200px]]
|caption    = 19th Century rendering of Asteris
|caption    = Posthumous portrait by [[Gaullica|Jean-Philippe Donnet]], 1848
|birth_date  = August 11, 1447
|birth_date  = 11 August 1447
|birth_place = Karwat, Sabrid Emirate
|birth_place = [[Madinat]], [[Nise#History|Sultanate of Madinat]]
|birth_name  = Hashim ibn Ashtra
|birth_name  = Hashim ibn Ashtar
|death_date  = June 19, 1511 (aged 64)
|death_date  = 19 June 1511 (aged {{Age in years|1447|08|11|1511|06|19}})
|death_place = [[Spálgleann]], [[Caldia|Kingdom of Caldia]]
|death_place = [[Spreglen]], [[Caldia|Kingdom of Caldia]]
|other_names = Hashim ibn Ashtra<br>Sir Assim of Vehemens
|other_names =  
|known_for  = Discovering [[Asteria Superior]] and [[Asteria Inferior]] for [[Euclea|Eucleans]], opening the continents up for colonisation.
|known_for  = First  confirmed person from the {{wp|Old World}} in the [[Asterias]], opening the continent up for [[Euclea]]n exploration and colonisation{{Efn|name=fn1|There remains speculation that the [[Marauder Age|Marauder]] explorer and missionary [[Marauder Age#The Asterias|Saint Bréanainn]] reached the continent almost four hundred years earlier, but there is no known archaeological evidence to support this claim.<ref name ="Saint Bréanainn encylopedia">{{Cite web |title=Saint Bréanainn of Caldia (Caldish missionary) |url=https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Marauder_Age#The_Asterias |access-date=21 October 2023 |publisher=Encyclopædia Mundi Online}}</ref>}}
|occupation  = Maritime explorer, merchant, cartographer
|occupation  = {{wp|Maritime explorer}}, merchant
|spouse = {{marriage|[[Caldia#Demographics|Mairenn Mhic Niall]]|1491}}
|children = {{hlist|[[Assim Asteris#Personal life|Pádraig]]|[[Assim Asteris#Personal life|Aoibha]]}}
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'''Assim Asteris''' (حاسهيم يبن إسهترا, tr. ''Hashim ibn Ashtra''; August 11, 1447 – June 19, 1511) was a {{wp|Arabs|Badawiyan}} explorer, navigator, merchant, cartographer and colonist in the service of the [[Monarchy of Glytter|Crown of Caldia]], who is lauded with having discovered the Asterias for [[Euclea|Eucleans]].
'''Assim Asteris''' ({{wp|Arabic|Rahelian}}: هاشم ابن عشتر, tr. ''Hashim ibn Ashtar''; 11 August 1447 – 19 June 1511) was a {{wp|Arabs|Rahelian}}{{Efn|Asteris predated the existence of a {{wp|pan-Arabism|pan-Rahelian}} identity, but the term is still considered accurate given his disputed citizenship prior to entering the service of the [[Monarchy of Glytter|Caldish monarchy]]. It is believed by most scholars that he was born in the [[Nise#History|Sultanate of Madinat]] in modern-day [[Nise]].<ref name ="Assim Asteris encylopedia">{{Cite web |title=Assim Asteris (Rahelian explorer) |url=https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Assim_Asteris#Legacy |access-date=21 October 2023 |publisher=Encyclopædia Mundi Online}}</ref>}} explorer, navigator and merchant who completed three legendary voyages across the [[Vehemens Ocean]] to the [[Asterias]] in the service of the [[Monarchy of Glytter|Crown of Caldia]], bringing the continent to the attention of [[Euclea]] and opening it up for widespread Euclean exploration and colonisation. He is the first documented person from the {{wp|Old World}} to make confirmed contact with the [[Asterias]].{{Efn|name=fn1}}<ref name ="Assim Asteris encylopedia"/>


He was born in Karwat, in the realm of the Sabrids, in modern-day northern [[Tsabara]]. The early life of Asteris is poorly documented, though it is attested that he began his adult life as a merchant in the bazaars of Karwat. He also became a proficient sailor and navigator in this time. In 1476, Assim Asteris left Badawiya, and went on to travel across Euclea, first spending time in the city-states of [[Florena]].
Asteris is believed to have been born in the city of [[Madinat]] in the [[Nise#History|Sultanate of Madinat]], but spent much of his adolescence as an apprentice to a merchant on the [[Nise|Niserian coast]]. He became a proficient sailor and navigator and eventually was {{wp|impressment|impressed}} into the {{wp|Barbary corsairs}} who operated along the [[Rahelia|Rahelian coast]]. Asteris escaped from his captors in 1473 and left Rahelia permanently, working as a travelling merchant across the eastern coast of Euclea. Asteris struggled to find consistent work on the continent, and eventually made his way north to [[Caldia]] where he became embroiled in the [[Caldish War for Independence]]. He was a firm supporter of [[Maeve II of Caldia|Maeve II]] and gained a solid reputation among her court for passing the blockade of [[Shanbally]] and relieving the defenders. He established a strong relationship with Maeve II which lasted her entire reign and contributed to rumours he was one of her lovers. In recognition of his actions, Maeve II funded an expedition to the east in 1489 based on his wishes, which set off later that same year.


Asteris found it difficult to find work in the continent, and made his way north with each rejection, eventually arriving in [[Caldia]]. Asteris was impressed with the [[Amendism|Amendist]] [[Church of Glytter|Church of Caldia]], and noted that both it and his own [[Irfan|Irfanic]] faith shared a rejection of idolatry. He offered his services to the Ghaillish monarchs. He promised to chart the unknown seas to the east for them, bringing them riches and fame. The King, impressed by his vivacity and beholden to his charisma, funded Assim's expedition in 1488.
The first expedition consisted of three ships - the ''Reverence'', the ''Duty'' and the ''Mary Ellen'' - which Asteris navigated across the Vehemens Ocean. He landed on [[Terre-Belle|Île d’Édouard]] and claimed it in the name of the Crown of Caldia, establishing the settlement of [[Terre-Belle|Baile Meadhbh]]. He returned to Caldia with tales of the land and was showered with praise, knighted, made a citizen by royal decree, and married the Caldish noblewoman [[Caldia#Demographics|Mairenn Mhic Niall]]. Asteris made a second expedition in 1493 which charted the coast of northwestern [[Asteria Superior]], followed by his third and final expedition in 1496 which charted the coast of [[New Caldia]]. This was his final expedition and afterward he retired to a manse in [[Spreglen]], where he would live with his wife and two children [[Assim Asteris#Personal life|Pádraig]] and [[Assim Asteris#Personal life|Aoibha]] until his death in 1511.<ref name="Asteris on Asteris">{{cite book| last1 = Ó Dorcháin | first1 = Conchubhar |author1-link = Caldia#History | title = Asteris on Asteris | date = 1990}}</ref>


Later that same year, Assim would navigate three ships - the ''Reverence'', the ''Duty'' and the ''Mary Ellen'' - across the [[Vehemens Ocean]], landing in the [[Cassier|Barrier Islands]], and claiming them in the name of the Crown of Caldia. He would later go on to chart the coast of northwestern [[Asteria Superior]]. After charting the coast of [[Sheah]], Asteris returned to Caldia for the last time, was made a citizen by royal decree, knighted, and retired to a manse in [[Spálgleann]]. He would pass in his sleep in 1511.
Assim Asteris has a complex legacy. His expeditions initiated a period of exploration, conquest, and colonisation which elevated Euclea in geopolitics and brought the Asterias into the Euclean sphere of influence. He was celebrated in the centuries following his death, but his legacy was downplayed by many early modern Euclean philosophers who argued that his role in Euclea's rise was minimal. His legacy is now also being reevaluated due to the negative impact of Eastern colonialism, including the genocide and mistreatment of {{wp|Native Americans|Indigenous Asterian peoples}}. Places across the world have been named in his honour, including the [[Rizealand|Rizean]] state of [[Assimia]], the [[Assimas Islands]] in [[Imagua and the Assimas]], and most notably the two continents of [[Asteria Superior]] and [[Asteria Inferior]].


Assim's legacy was to initiate a period of exploration and colonization, which helped to elevate [[Euclea]] in geopolitics for the next few centuries. Celebrated in the centuries following his death, his legacy was downplayed by many early modern Euclean philosophers, who argued that his role in Euclea's rise was minimal. In the modern era, criticisms are levied at his role in unleashing colonialism.
==Early life==
==Discovering the Asterias==
===First voyage (1489–1490)===
===Second voyage (1493–1494)===
===Third voyage (1496–1498)===
==Retirement and death==
==Personal life==
===Religion===
Asteris was born and raised [[Irfan|Irfani]]. He claimed to have converted to [[Sotirianity]] upon his marriage to [[Caldia#Demographics|Mairenn Mhic Niall]], but there was evidence throughout his life that he held to his earlier faith.
 
==Legacy==
===Criticism===
===In fiction===
==See also==
* [[Asterias|History of the Asterias]]
* [[Assim Asteris#Legacy|List of places named for Assim Asteris]]
* [[Assim Asteris#Legacy|List of monuments and memorials to Assim Asteris]]
 
==Notes==
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==References==
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Assim Asteris
Alexandre Cabanel - Árabe.jpg
Posthumous portrait by Jean-Philippe Donnet, 1848
Born
Hashim ibn Ashtar

11 August 1447
Died19 June 1511 (aged 63)
OccupationMaritime explorer, merchant
Known forFirst confirmed person from the Old World in the Asterias, opening the continent up for Euclean exploration and colonisation[a]
Spouse(s)
Children

Assim Asteris (Rahelian: هاشم ابن عشتر, tr. Hashim ibn Ashtar; 11 August 1447 – 19 June 1511) was a Rahelian[b] explorer, navigator and merchant who completed three legendary voyages across the Vehemens Ocean to the Asterias in the service of the Crown of Caldia, bringing the continent to the attention of Euclea and opening it up for widespread Euclean exploration and colonisation. He is the first documented person from the Old World to make confirmed contact with the Asterias.[a][2]

Asteris is believed to have been born in the city of Madinat in the Sultanate of Madinat, but spent much of his adolescence as an apprentice to a merchant on the Niserian coast. He became a proficient sailor and navigator and eventually was impressed into the Barbary corsairs who operated along the Rahelian coast. Asteris escaped from his captors in 1473 and left Rahelia permanently, working as a travelling merchant across the eastern coast of Euclea. Asteris struggled to find consistent work on the continent, and eventually made his way north to Caldia where he became embroiled in the Caldish War for Independence. He was a firm supporter of Maeve II and gained a solid reputation among her court for passing the blockade of Shanbally and relieving the defenders. He established a strong relationship with Maeve II which lasted her entire reign and contributed to rumours he was one of her lovers. In recognition of his actions, Maeve II funded an expedition to the east in 1489 based on his wishes, which set off later that same year.

The first expedition consisted of three ships - the Reverence, the Duty and the Mary Ellen - which Asteris navigated across the Vehemens Ocean. He landed on Île d’Édouard and claimed it in the name of the Crown of Caldia, establishing the settlement of Baile Meadhbh. He returned to Caldia with tales of the land and was showered with praise, knighted, made a citizen by royal decree, and married the Caldish noblewoman Mairenn Mhic Niall. Asteris made a second expedition in 1493 which charted the coast of northwestern Asteria Superior, followed by his third and final expedition in 1496 which charted the coast of New Caldia. This was his final expedition and afterward he retired to a manse in Spreglen, where he would live with his wife and two children Pádraig and Aoibha until his death in 1511.[3]

Assim Asteris has a complex legacy. His expeditions initiated a period of exploration, conquest, and colonisation which elevated Euclea in geopolitics and brought the Asterias into the Euclean sphere of influence. He was celebrated in the centuries following his death, but his legacy was downplayed by many early modern Euclean philosophers who argued that his role in Euclea's rise was minimal. His legacy is now also being reevaluated due to the negative impact of Eastern colonialism, including the genocide and mistreatment of Indigenous Asterian peoples. Places across the world have been named in his honour, including the Rizean state of Assimia, the Assimas Islands in Imagua and the Assimas, and most notably the two continents of Asteria Superior and Asteria Inferior.

Early life

Discovering the Asterias

First voyage (1489–1490)

Second voyage (1493–1494)

Third voyage (1496–1498)

Retirement and death

Personal life

Religion

Asteris was born and raised Irfani. He claimed to have converted to Sotirianity upon his marriage to Mairenn Mhic Niall, but there was evidence throughout his life that he held to his earlier faith.

Legacy

Criticism

In fiction

See also

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 There remains speculation that the Marauder explorer and missionary Saint Bréanainn reached the continent almost four hundred years earlier, but there is no known archaeological evidence to support this claim.[1]
  2. Asteris predated the existence of a pan-Rahelian identity, but the term is still considered accurate given his disputed citizenship prior to entering the service of the Caldish monarchy. It is believed by most scholars that he was born in the Sultanate of Madinat in modern-day Nise.[2]

References

  1. "Saint Bréanainn of Caldia (Caldish missionary)". Encyclopædia Mundi Online. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Assim Asteris (Rahelian explorer)". Encyclopædia Mundi Online. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  3. Ó Dorcháin, Conchubhar (1990). Asteris on Asteris.

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