James Vandelheim

James Portaine Vandelheim was a Rictuvian military commander during the Rictuvian Revolution. Nicknamed as the "Young Hero of the Revolution", James fought for independence and became the people's symbol of Rictuvian desire to fight for freedom and sovereignity. James and his family were Mirvanian descents who settled in the Kingdom of Rictuvia before it was defeated.

James fought and commanded many battles in the revolution, including the Battle of Vendici and Alpinowpz, where he showed distinction and bravery.

At the start of the revolution, James was one of the few 506 men Zygmunt Kieroklawski commanded. James was promoted to Lieutenant and served under Winshelm Oddovitz. He fought with bravery, often leading his troops to battle and taking wounds.

Early life and education
James Portaine Vandelheim was born into a middle-class family of the Vandelheims, which had good connections with Lancastershire's mayor. James was the second and youngest son of the Vandelheim family, with his brother Jason being the eldest. He spent his early life in Lancastershire and also studied there. On 1755, the Vandelheim family moved to the Kingdom of Rictuvia and settled in the city of Racilia.

Military Career
After the Kingdom's fall, the economical status of Rictuvia fell, causing inflation for a period of time. The Vandelheim family was short on money and trying to find a way, Jason joined the Verdictine army on 1756, rising through the ranks and being promoted as Captain on 1760 and later on James joined the Verdictine army on 1758. He was quickly assigned to the 15th Royal Foot Regiment. In 1759, the Verdictine Empire fought with Mologia and Yrvaincais Kingdoms. The 15th Regiment was assigned to be commanded by Thomas Wickmarle, 2nd Baron Longsley. On June 1759, Vandelheim along with the rest of the 15th marched to battle. The 15th was first sent to relieve an army holding a pass in the Pruvech region in Yrvaincais. On August 15, 1759, Vandelheim had his first experience in battle.

Death
During the Second Battle of Racilia, James was ordered to defend and secure the left flank of the National Army. After half a day of fighting, James and his army firmly held out against Verdictine attacks led by Colonel Robert Garclee. Garclee, unable to break the Rictuvian army's formation and lost too much men, had to retreat, leaving a gap in the Verdictine army's lines. James led a charge but was pushed back by a regiment led by the Duke of Bozaknie, who charged to fill the gap. James and his army pulled back a little, and in the ensuing retreat, the Duke of Bozaknie charged with his cavalry straight to Vandelheim's line, swooping out Vandelheim's nearby units before the Duke of Bozaknie fired a shot to Vandelheim, which landed in the center of his chest.