Colart the III, King of Ashenfeld
The Failed King, The Mad, The Loyal Protector, The Uniter, The True King of Ashenfeld, The Golden Lion. The Thrice Failed King
Some are born to be hated, others to be beloved, and some to live multiple lives of both these paths. Born into royalty, Colart the III is the ruler of Ashenfeld, and the true king, at least before the Civil War. He would inherit the throne after his father passed away when he was but the age of 16, and quickly got to work strengthening the borders. His inexperince at the time was evident but it was also seen that his intentions were for the most part good. Though for his early rule he had to deal with corruption in his high court, this was at perhaps the worst time as while he was about to purge his court of corruption, suddenly the threat of the Deadlands and its infamous Crypt Kingdoms began to show itself. However, a silver lining was to be found, as the Pureborn Hero Aranel would swear before the pope and Colart himself to lead a mighty crusade against the undead menance. With the blessings of both the pope and the church prophets fortelling of victory, Colart the III (who was 25 at the time) fully endorsed the crusade and sent his banners forward, as well as most of the known world.
Sadly, we all know how that crusade ended, with appalling losses, though the undead were kept at bay, and the great vampire lord suffering final death. Such a retreat from the Deadlands could never have been organized, and Colart the III did what he could. The Treaty of Ashes was his final attempt at buying his kingdom some time, so it was that he sat down with vampiric counts and countesses to sign the Treaty, outlining a white peace, and recognizing the legitamate political soveringty of the Crypt Kingdoms. He always knew this act would have many brand him with titles: heretic and hero alike. However, he knew not how far the corruption in his courts spread, how deep the roots of betrayal grew, and so it was that 30 years after the failed crusade, Ashenfeld descended into civil war. He sits atop his throne in Aramoor now, leading the Loyalist faction in the civil war, hoping that he can reunite his kingdom under weight of arms, purge the corrupt dukes and duchessess, and respark the defensive line that keeps the Crypt Kingdoms from spreading into the wider continenet, and perhaps even the world.
Physical Description
Apparel & Accessories
His bedecked in royal golden armor and weaponry, all bequeathed magic. His crown is magically enchanted to grant wisdom as well as ward off missile weaponry, and he wields the great sword The Flaming Lion, a large claymore he uses to smite his enemies should he take to the battlefield.
Current Status
Trying to regain control of his realm
Species
Age
55
Children
Pronouns
He/Him
Sex
Male
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Short, Black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Fair
Height
6'0
Belief/Deity
The Flame
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
