Democratos

Democratos was a Oreian philosopher, politician, and orator who is considered the father of democracy. A mildly talented theurgus who rose to prominence as a philosopher, he entered into politics in 790 BC and accumulated considerable influence with his renowned oration and pre-existing popularity. In 774 BC he instituted the first known democratic system of government in Orei, and this system spread rapidly to most of the Icarian region before 550 BC.

Early Life
Democratos was born in 815 BC, the son of a prominent land-owner and member of the ruling elite of Orei, which was at the time administered by an autocratic monarchy and monarchy-appointed council. He was interested in philosophy from a young age, and was capable of utilizing basic Aeromantia (Air Magic) from a young age, although he never developed much skill in that art. He was involved in Oreian society from a young age at the urging of his father, and was even then known for his eloquence. From 800 BC to 795 he traveled the Dodecaederides and the Phlegethon, where it is said that he developed many of his philosophical ideals from observing the people of the many islands and river cities. He then studied under Faxagar in Herakleia for 2 years, before returning to Orei in 793 BC, where he fully began his philosophical career.