Eltmar Tiller
Margrave of the Kláv
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Early Life
Born to Melwih Tiller and his wife Îta Ulich in the year 1525 AA, Eltmar was brought up in the court of his uncle Apelfar Tiller. During his formative years, he tried his best to learn how to fight and command forces so that he may be of better use to his liege, but despite his best efforts, he was merely mediocre at best. Eventually, however, he realised his genuine passion was instead in the art of manipulation and courtly intrigue. His father wasn’t pleased with Eltmar’s deceptive ways, but Apelfar viewed him as a valuable asset and set him to work by having the young man visit the courts of the margrave’s minor vassals. After years of honing his skills by manipulating petty barons and even some of the great lords in King Róge Herwik's own court in Lotwerstá, it had become clear that his uncle would never get the male heir he needed. Despite having five daughters, the law of the land was clear. Male heirs would always take precedent and that meant that Eltmar’s own father was in line to inherit the Kláv.Ascent to Power
Margrave Apelfar passed away in 1558 and his lands went to Eltmar’s father, Melwih, but he too was old and unwell and only clung on to life for a few years until Eltmar was finally proclaimed the Margrave of the Kláv at age 35. The new margrave’s immediate concern was to expand his network of allies within the royal court. Róge Herwik was still king, but he had been recently crippled in a foolhardy attempt to murder him by a group of Rehenian insurgents known as the Saésari Oathkeepers. With the king dying and his heir Janas regarded as weak-willed, Eltmar began conspiring with other powerful vassals to ensure more privilege and a greater say in how the realm is governed.Council of Helí
With the help of Leinrik of Karllan, Rālia of Lág-Altiglan, and Dáglev of Puhnen, Eltmar forced the feeble King Janas to form the Council of Helí. Now, even with Janas dead and his younger brother Harál in power, the monarchs of Enliten still need the council's support when making important decisions. The creation of the council and the ruthless manipulation of his brother has enraged the new king, causing the fierce rivalry between King Harál and Margrave Eltmar.Council of Helí by Azgaar's Armoria
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1525 AA
42 Years old
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Rinstá , Margrave of the Kláv, Kingdom of Enliten
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