Andrew Cutting

Olivier Santos d'Juavron's depiction of Cutting, based on the writings of the seer Kier d'Valiez

Andrew Cutting is a semi-mythological figure who appears in numerous written accounts of Cartulian history. Little is known about Cutting's precise nature or origin, despite numerous historical and mythological references being made to him and very little evidence of his existence beyond brief mentions in written records and myths has ever been found. Throughout the course of Cartulian mythology and history he appears and is referred to variously as a Counsellor, Advisor, and Friend of various Cartulian monarchs; however mention of him predates the formation of the Cartulian state and runs back as far as the revolution of Cartu Valdez d'Lus against Idaasi rule. Within Cartulian mythology and fable he is viewed as the representation of pragmatism in its purest form; sometimes depicted as a force for evil in more religiously orientated stories, he is more commonly seen as an Advocatus Diaboli or as an embodiment of the dialectic method depending upon the context of the story or reference. In historical accounts however Cutting is simply referred to as a teacher and advisor to various important figures. The oldest written reference to Cutting can be found in the semi-mythological History of the Cartulian Revolutions by Obrahavira which dates back to around 560 BIC; this however provides no details about Cutting except to say that he "Was not one of the Dawi kin, yet served them as a brother." The most recent reference to him comes from the 605 ICC Discourse of the State of Cartulia by Ricardo Ibanez d'Servesas which names him as one of Francis I's mentors and advisors.