Lawrence Brimstone Character in Alendia | World Anvil

Lawrence Brimstone

King of the Human Empire (a.k.a. The Lion, The Lawbringer, The Peacekeeper)

Lawrence Brimstone is the current king and ruler of the The Human Empire. He led Alendia into the new era of peace in 0 BF, after claiming the throne. He chose his title differently from many of his ancestors; instead of calling himself emperor, he chose the title of a king, distancing himself from the cruel emperors as far as possible.  

Description

King Lawrence is 1.77m (5'8'') tall, has curled brown hair, relatively light skin, and is 38 years old. He has a rather slim to average build.  

Abilities

King Lawrence is not trained in the arts of magic. He has received the basic techniques of sword fighting and self-defensive and took horseback riding lessons. Lawrence is a great diplomat and politician, a result of his outstanding charisma.  

Relationships and activities

Lawrence Brimstone is the king of the The Human Empire, which has connections to pretty much all other civilizations in Alendia. However, this section should rather cover only his personal relationships:
  • Very good friends with his first advisor and court magician Aurelius Banecroft 
  • Good relations with his cousin [WIP], who is the king of Oberland 
  • A little complicated relationship with his former governess Margarethe
  • Little to no contact with his sister Fiona Brimstone 
Lawrence is an active member of the Gruxvadina, an academy and worldwide organization of scientists, researchers, and teachers. He is also the founder and head of the Council of Nations.  

Biography

Lawrence Brimstone was born on the 3rd of Turis 16 b. BF. as the second child and oldest son of Friedrich Brimstone e. His mother was Ursula, the sister of the former emperor Syrius. Ursula died after Lawrence's birth, which is why he was raised by the royal governess Margarethe, who acted as a substitute for his absent mother. Lawrence got a classical education because after his birth it was already clear that he will become the heir of the throne. His private teachers described him as exceptionally intelligent and willing to compromise but also as very unathletic with a lack of assertiveness. Lawrence got lessons in fencing, horseback riding, finances, diplomacy, and religion. Additionally, he showed big interest in future technologies, and other advanced technological and scientific topics, which he wasn't able to deepen into due to his royal duties. Lawrence rejected the old traditional methods of the The Human Empire  and its cruel dominion. At the age of 14, he already made very good friends with Aurelius Banecroft, who tried to give Lawrence magical education, but the young prince was rather interested in topics about rulership and cooperation. On the 13th of Gwenth 0 BF, Lawrence pushes his father, Emperor Brimstone over the pinnacles of a tower of a fortress, ending his life and rulership. Lawrence claims the throne and starts to reform the whole Human Empire. Engaging in worldwide negotiations with all foes of the Empire, he eventually achieves peace between the Empire and its enemies. On top of that, Lawrence shifted the main emphasis of the Empire's finances to research and inner security instead of military, leading the Empire into a golden age of thriving and prospering. On the 19th of Melandru 2 BF, Lawrence founds the council of nations, a meeting with diplomats from all over the world to discuss global issues. The first meeting was on the 1st of Rondra 2BF, a diplomat of every race, but the orcs showed up since the greenskins still didn't trust the schemes of Lawrence. They participated in the second council one year later. One year later, Lawrence officially joins the Gruxvadina, spending a high amount of the Empire's gold to support their research. The result of his support was a fast discovery of gunpowder on the 4th of Fjorm 8 BF. On the 1st Rondra 20 BF, at the 18th council of nations, Lawrence declares the seventeenth holy expedition as diplomats of the southern regions mention rumors about a new rise of the undead. The holy expedition returns after two years without any results or discoveries. In 22 BF, King Lawrence was poisoned and attempted to get assassinated by a criminal named The Black Falcon. Luckily, he was saved by a group of adventurers, who were able to find a medicine to cure the poison and prevented the assassin from murdering the king. This whole process was not announced to the people, preventing a massive panic about the security of the king and the whole Empire. However, lately, the king grew victim of further attempts of assassinations on him and his servants.  

Family Tree

King Lawrence at his official coronation in the 1st of Talvin BF.
Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Age
38
Date of Birth
3rd of Turis 16 b. BF
Birthplace
Lionstone
Children
Current Residence
Lionstone
Gender
male
Eyes
Dark brown
Hair
long, straight, brown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Light
Height
1.77m (5'8'')
Other Affiliations

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