Court of the Golden King

The Court of the Golden King serves as the political and administrative centre of the Realm of Forbin. It oversees governance, military strategy, and diplomatic relations while ensuring the stability and prosperity of the realm.
Situated in the Golden Palace in Holdras, the Court is integral to upholding Forbin's reputation as a powerful maritime and trading kingdom, balancing its wealth-driven priorities with strong military traditions.
King Trybon Fane - vain, greedy, and capricious - presides over the Court, supported by a network of skilled advisors, military commanders, and civil servants. Together, they manage the kingdom's intricate political landscape and external relations with diplomacy and strategy.

The Royal Family

Queen Kalona

Estranged from the King, Queen Kalona rarely attends court in person.

Prince Taramin

Prince Taramin is the eldest son of the King and his estranged wife Kalona. Taramin is starting to learn the ways of Court and the methods of kingship.

Prince Berdas

Prince Berdas is the youngest son of son of the King and his estranged wife Kalona. He detests spending time at Court, and prefers to spend time in his chambers.

Advisors

Lord Dellin

Lord Dellin is a long-time companion of the King, having served with him during the War of Salvation.

Lord Thryon

Lord Thryon is a shrewd political operator from Hapros. Thryon has long been a trusted confidant. His knowledge of the doings of the Lords Guardian and their alliances is unparalleled.

High Wizard of Forbin

Wettacan Perrevan is the High Wizard of Forbin: the highest-ranking mage in the service of the Golden King.

High Abbess of Balcosh

Mother Aylessia leads the Golden Temple of Balcosh and is the most senior priest in the realm.

Astrologer Royal

Bosa-Shen Rafitt is the personal astrologer to Trybon Fane. Despite having some gifts of insight and interpretation, Rafitt is manipulative fraud, only interested in strengthening his own position.

Military leaders

Commander of the King's Arms

A decorated veteran from Hapros, Lord Velmarn is a formidable leader who commands the respect of Forbin’s military with his tactical brilliance and strict discipline.

Supreme Commander of the King's Navy

Lord Barran is the nominal head of Forbin's navy. Now old, Barran is still a popular hero thanks to his role in the War of Salvation. These days, Barran's role is primarily that of a figurehead.

Captain of the City Watch

A gruff and no-nonsense enforcer, Captain Voskar Voskar ensures the peace in Holdras with an iron hand. Her reputation for impartiality and efficiency has earned her respect among both nobles and commoners.

Civil service

Chancellor

Lord Kestra is Forbin's Chancellor. A noble from the city of Mintrass, Kestra is pragmatic and calculating, ensuring the kingdom’s finances remain stable while deftly managing trade disputes.

High Ambassador

Lady Tinnith is Forbin's most senior diplomat and is the King's spymistress. A Keeva with a reputation for charm and cunning, Velnara excels in forging alliances and maintaining Forbin’s influence abroad.

Palace and court positions

High Vizier

Lord Karrell Karrell is the High Vizier. An influential administrator from Olbrint, Karrell oversees the daily operations of the palace with precision, ensuring its staff and resources function seamlessly.

Captain of the Royal Guard

Commander Arnas is a loyal and vigilant protector of the royal family.
Arnas hails from Eastharbour and is known for his stoic demeanor and unwavering dedication.

Court Bard

Olfress Denmar is the Court Bard. A charismatic Lorin poet and musician, Denmar is a popular presence at Court.

Maiden of the Sceptre

Selmara Ghernon is a young and graceful woman from the family of the Lord Guardian of Bostin.
Selmara is determined to get ahead in life, and sees her role as one filled with opportunities. She is nonetheless dutiful and considered in her role.

Maiden of the Rings

A young Keeva noblewoman of impeccable grace and wit, Talyss Halfmoon is the daugher of Seras Halfmoon, Lord Guardian of Gilrim.

Ambassadors

Kindom of Remon

Lady Tanar is a seasoned ambassador with a gift for balancing the Kingdom of Remon's assertive agenda with delicate political diplomacy.

Norran of Forbin

Jodarri Kemmessin is the ambassador from King Munkek Lunsadd of the Norran of Forbin. She is a careful and considered diplomat, and difficult to fool or coerce.

League of Mar Miskun

Lord Ventar is a cunning emissary whose shrewd negotiation skills are invaluable in navigating the League of Mar Miskun's’s trade-centric diplomacy.

Mar Mabon Townships

Alrith Vezzan is the emissary from the Mar Mabon Townships. Quiet and reserved, Vezzan is a dependable interlocutor.

Free Peoples of the Seynan Islands

A taciturn but capable figure, Sorran Shyssal advocates for the Seynan Islanders independence while fostering mutual respect with Forbin.