King Azoun IV Obarskyr-deceased
Role: King of Cormyr, leader of the Purple Dragon Knights.
Description: Azoun IV was a handsome, stocky man, just under 6 feet tall, with brown eyes and graying hair by the end of his reign. He was known for his charm, wisdom, and practicality, but also rumored to have a wandering eye, potentially siring illegitimate children across Cormyr. His reign saw unprecedented economic growth, but he faced challenges like the Tuigan Horde invasion in 1360 DR and the Goblin War in 1371 DR, where he and the elf-dragon Nalavarauthatoryl slew each other.
Influence: As king, Azoun IV was the ultimate authority, balancing the needs of the nobility, common folk, and military. His leadership in battles, such as against the Tuigan Horde and Gondegal the Usurper in 1352 DR, solidified his reputation as a mythic sovereign. However, his rumored infidelities and the narrative’s focus on his heroism might gloss over internal dissent or the burden his campaigns placed on the common folk, such as the Trappers Guild’s opposition to the Tuigan war.
