Erila Kaphin
The 41 year old mistress of the King, Erila is a strong
and energetic woman. Her father Galorad was a minor
Chybisa noble that supported Torastra in the Treasure
War, and was rewarded with the Chybisan barony of
Lerenil.
There were rumors, though, that Galorad was granted the fief to keep quiet an affair between his wife and King Torastra.
Erila was born soon after.
In 687, Chybisa was lost to Kaldor, and Galorad fled to Tashal with his wife and 8 year daughter. He took a place in the court of Torastra as a baron-in-exile, but his wife died in childbirth the following year, the child (a son) perishing with her.
Homeless and with no other children, Galorad decided to raise Erila to take up his arms and perhaps one day reclaim his land.
Erila proved an apt pupil, and her exploits amused and enchanted the royal household. She also caught the eye of the new king Miginath, who helped advance her knightly career.
The sudden passion between the 16 year old and the king caught both of them by surprise. After a brief and tumultuous affair, Miginath was completely smitten and declared the now-pregnant Erila would become his wife and the new queen.
At this point the rumors of the old affair between Torastra and Erila’s mother resurfaced. Most believed the source of those rumors were none other than the king’s jealous niece Cheselyne, recently passed over by the succession council.
Unable to prove Erila’s paternity, the Laranian church would not officiate over a possibly incestuous marriage. A few years later Miginath got revenge by forcing Cheselyne to marry Ralan Hosath, a minor noble and younger brother of the Royal Herald, Migray Hosath.
As much a romantic in his middle age as he was in his youth, Miginath refused to have any bride other than Erila.
Erila’s relationship with the much older man was complex: she wanted to maintain her independence but was also attracted to the brilliant mind of the king. They frequently fought over what path her life would take, but they always came back together.
After her father Galorad’s death in 705, Erila agreed to take a post in the royal household as Privy Seal of Kaldor. Since then, her relationship with the king has mellowed into a more mature affection, though the strong opinions of the two lovers still means they fight on a regular basis.
As she grew older, Erila became more concerned with her future and that of her son, Sir Tulath Kaphin.
Miginath’s health was poor, and the fate of the kingdom uncertain. Nine years ago, Erila was quietly approached by agents of the Council of Eleven. Though loyal to Miginath, Erila had no particular affection for Kaldor.
In exchange for a promise of protection after the king’s death and the means to keep the king alive for as long as possible, Erila agreed to act as an agent for the Council.
Erila sees no place for herself in Kaldor when Miginath dies. After helping to arrange a succession that meets the goals of the Council, Erila expects to retire to the Melderyn, along with her son.
Motives: Protect her son. Secretly serve Melderyn as long as that gives her the best hope of future security.
There were rumors, though, that Galorad was granted the fief to keep quiet an affair between his wife and King Torastra.
Erila was born soon after.
In 687, Chybisa was lost to Kaldor, and Galorad fled to Tashal with his wife and 8 year daughter. He took a place in the court of Torastra as a baron-in-exile, but his wife died in childbirth the following year, the child (a son) perishing with her.
Homeless and with no other children, Galorad decided to raise Erila to take up his arms and perhaps one day reclaim his land.
Erila proved an apt pupil, and her exploits amused and enchanted the royal household. She also caught the eye of the new king Miginath, who helped advance her knightly career.
The sudden passion between the 16 year old and the king caught both of them by surprise. After a brief and tumultuous affair, Miginath was completely smitten and declared the now-pregnant Erila would become his wife and the new queen.
At this point the rumors of the old affair between Torastra and Erila’s mother resurfaced. Most believed the source of those rumors were none other than the king’s jealous niece Cheselyne, recently passed over by the succession council.
Unable to prove Erila’s paternity, the Laranian church would not officiate over a possibly incestuous marriage. A few years later Miginath got revenge by forcing Cheselyne to marry Ralan Hosath, a minor noble and younger brother of the Royal Herald, Migray Hosath.
As much a romantic in his middle age as he was in his youth, Miginath refused to have any bride other than Erila.
Erila’s relationship with the much older man was complex: she wanted to maintain her independence but was also attracted to the brilliant mind of the king. They frequently fought over what path her life would take, but they always came back together.
After her father Galorad’s death in 705, Erila agreed to take a post in the royal household as Privy Seal of Kaldor. Since then, her relationship with the king has mellowed into a more mature affection, though the strong opinions of the two lovers still means they fight on a regular basis.
As she grew older, Erila became more concerned with her future and that of her son, Sir Tulath Kaphin.
Miginath’s health was poor, and the fate of the kingdom uncertain. Nine years ago, Erila was quietly approached by agents of the Council of Eleven. Though loyal to Miginath, Erila had no particular affection for Kaldor.
In exchange for a promise of protection after the king’s death and the means to keep the king alive for as long as possible, Erila agreed to act as an agent for the Council.
Erila sees no place for herself in Kaldor when Miginath dies. After helping to arrange a succession that meets the goals of the Council, Erila expects to retire to the Melderyn, along with her son.
Motives: Protect her son. Secretly serve Melderyn as long as that gives her the best hope of future security.
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