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King Hadalard of Odria

King of Odria, baron of Ghaulle Hadalard Ghaulliards (a.k.a. The Owl King)

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Unknown since he disappeared for almost 3 years. He was quite a sedentary man thus not a very physically strong man

Body Features

Almost anemic skin tone, relatively slim.

Facial Features

Grizzled beard and mustaches. Aquiline nose

Physical quirks

He looks bored most of the time

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Nicknamed "The Owl" during his teenage for staying often up all night studying, writing poems, writing music and drinking and then sleeping for the entire morning. When he was crowned the name stuck, but now work, fears and anxiety filled his nights. During the first years he asked two times her mother to allow him to abdicate in favor of his younger brother, but she always insisted on the brother weakness as a monarch.   After some years the Owl seemed to be a worthy king: the taxes were regularly collected, a new treaty was signed with the Peshez Coordinate, diplomatic ties with the All'U were better restored and plans for a grand navy were evaluated.   When the "Eastern Troubles" broke out and Odria was compelled to restore order in the eastern princedoms, Hadalard was forced to lead an army in Andonia. The campaign was a disaster, and he was humiliated in the field multiple times.   When a weak peace was finally signed Hadalard finally returned to Ghaulle. Something he had gained other than shame in Andonia was a friend: Oddo Suttòns. Oddo quickly became his most trusted adviser and his only personal friend, the only person whose company kept melancholy at bay.   But Oddo after some years had become a greater presence in the capital than all the other advisers combined and Hadalard started fearing to be used again and fell in depression once more.   In november 886 he was kidnapped while coming back from a visit to the Southern Marches

Gender Identity

male

Sexuality

Secretly homosexual

Education

trained by the best masters of court

Employment

Succeed to his father to the Throne in 868 at the age of 21 and was helped by the mother and the council until in 870 he disbanded afraid of being used.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Under his reign peace was signed with the Peshez Corsairs and with Perdica (until his kidnapping)   Under his rule the port of Ghaulle was also rebuilt to allow a larger fleet to be built

Failures & Embarrassments

The odrian intervention in the "Eastern Troubles" ended up being inconclusive and the conflict hasn't been completely resolved to this day.

Mental Trauma

He lived for most of his youth afraid of being influenced by his advisers, and of being judged as inadequate as a king. The anxiety provoked by this fears of his youth and his hidden homosexuality led him to depression

Intellectual Characteristics

A valuable scholar and acculturated man

Morality & Philosophy

His insecurities and moral crisis led him to ponder often and deeply .   A rather merciful Monarch who always saw the kingdom as a burden on his shoulders rather then a great power.

Taboos

hidden homosexuality

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

He desired most of all tranquility and internal peace

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Laudable poet, writer and composer Mediocre horseman and decent swordsman. It's said to be a talented singer   He couldn't stand long sessions with the council

Virtues & Personality perks

Just, acculturated, sensible, moderate

Vices & Personality flaws

Indecisive, introverted, anxious, depressed. Sly and shy

Social

Contacts & Relations

The king was a close friend of Granduke Oddo and was in a good personal relationship with the Blessed Divine as well

Family Ties

As the Dynasty in charge his family is the most important in the kingdom. His firstborn Hubèrt is the strongest claimant to the throne

Religious Views

A firm believer in the Qhaste, he feels his "anomalies"(homosexuality, introversion and inadequacy at commanding) as a bad sign for his afterlife

Social Aptitude

Very introverted he rarely addressed the population

Speech

He has a very low pitched voice and his speech sounds almost like a whisper at times, forcing complete silence when talking

Relationships

Wealth & Financial state

The king of Odria currently kidnapped has no available coin
Honorary & Occupational Titles
King of Odria, Lord baron of Ghaulle
Year of Birth
847 OA 42 Years old
Birthplace
Ghaulle
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
unknown
Gender
male
Eyes
dark blue
Hair
curly grizzled
Height
1.78 m
Weight
59 kg
Known Languages
All Odrian dialets, Perdicean, Ancient Kyb, All'U language

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Character Portrait image: Portrait of Casmir IV Jagiellon by Marcello Bacciarelli

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