King Marivaldi Dominus III
There is no dust of the hourglass in the blood of our people. No marks of weariness upon our faces. As was before and for generations to come, the Crown of Tonarian will illuminate prosperity for all citizens of the empire.
Blessed and cursed to be the son of the late Queen Isabel Dominus, Marivaldi has spent his life clawing out from behind the great shadow cast by his popular mother. Much of what Marivaldi enjoys today is thanks to Isabel, including the political maneuvering to expand the monarchical powers of the Golden Throne. Marivaldi holds on to these powers with an iron fist and is known to shame any magistrate, warden, or noble brave enough to challenge his authority.
Refusing the behest of his late mother, King Dominus has yet to marry or sire any children. As the King ages, this lack of an apparent heir has become a growing conversation in the empire.
In the summer of 627, King Dominus adopted Cathryn, a bright Rashemi girl he met while visiting the Royal College. The king has planned to groom his daughter to one day follow his lineage, ruling the empire after his passing. This idea is incredibly unpopular amongst the wardens and seven great houses, all of whom reference its breaking of the empire’s charter that only a blood heir may reign.
Now, King Dominus and Princess Cathryn seek to overturn the charter by any means necessary. To make matter worse, King Dominus believes one of the seven great houses has uncovered the truth. Cathryn is not Rashemi but Nolimon by birth.
Physical Description
Apparel & Accessories
King Marivaldi wears a crimson band on his right wrist which he never removes. The band is magically enchanted to protect Marivaldi from any type of Divination magic such as scrying.
His ceremonial armor is cast in mithral and supports various enchantments. Emblazoned in the center of the armor's chest is Krov's symbol, the Griffons head, in gold.
Mental characteristics
Accomplishments & Achievements
Marivaldi Dominus was crowned King of the Krovian Empire after his mother’s death in 613 EoIF. Since his coronation, the King has focused heavily on improving the empire’s economic standing.
In war, King Dominus has recently achieved victory over Ragnar Stormbearer, a Caelian warlord threatening the empire from the war fields. After Stormbearer’s defeat and the rise of the more peace-minded Warlord Magnus Darkshield, a treaty was struck and remains in effect.
Intellectual Characteristics
Groomed since birth to be King, Marivaldi has benefited greatly as both a child and adult from the teachings of the Royal College. Both extremely intelligent and highly suspicious, nothing excites Marivaldi more than pitting allies and enemies against each other. He believes if they fight amongst themselves, they will not have time to aspire for his crown.
Social
Religious Views
Marivaldi, a life long learner, personally follows Oriax, the Willow's Eye and when not sitting on the Golden Throne is most often found in an expansive library connected to his personal chambers.
However, Marivaldi understands that like most of the intelligent races of Erenel, the Krovian Empire follows the Illuminated Church. Marivaldi keeps up appearances in the church of Rezmir and is believed by Krovians to walk in the light.
Social Aptitude
Naturally charismatic, Marivaldi enjoys speaking to the respectable people of Krov from the Virinum Amphitheater in Crest Ward. Hearing the cheers of his people generally puts Marivaldi in an excellent mood. So much so that for the week following a speech, nobles will clamor to earn his approval with lavish gifts in the hopes of earning his favor.
Speech
Marivaldi speaks slowly with purpose.
Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
King of the Krovian Empire
Year of Birth
569 EoIF
61 Years old
Birthplace
Krov, Crown of Tonarian
Children
Current Residence
Krov, Crown of Tonarian
Eyes
Light Brown
Hair
Light Brown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Olive Skinned
Height
6'1
Weight
204
Aligned Organization
Ruled Locations
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