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King Quilan (pronounced KILL an) is the son of the most famous king that Dobberton has ever had.

His father, King Quillon (QUILL un) was a force to be reckoned with. While he was the Prince, Quillon got all of the usual, royal education; reading, writing, history, diplomacy and economics. His mind was a sponge and he was eager to learn. The Kingdom Commander saw that he was physically gifted also. He personally trained him in fighting and military arts. He quickly pledged to the Order of the Blue Star and moved up through the ranks. When it was time for a new Kingdom Commander to be chosen, he was the natural choice. Not only were his parents proud of him but the whole kingdom rejoiced. They had watched him grow up and seen his victories, both as a skilled negotiator and a powerful warrior.

This was the first time in Dobberton history that the royal family controlled all three seats in the Council of Three. It was the start of a golden age in Dobberton. This age of prosperity continued even through the passing of the king. Quillon moved from the position of Kingdom Commander to King and his wife moved to the seats of Governess smoothly. While the kingdom mourned the passing of the former king, they celebrated the their new king. The child they’d watch grow before their eyes, facing every challenge and obstacle with grace and ease. In fact, he was so beloved that many some citizens even lobbied for Quillon to maintain his seat as Commander while being King. Of course this wasn’t possible. It would break generations of tradition and Quillon had another plan.

The King and Queen Governess selected a new Commander. Gearalt was a bit younger than Quillon. As Quillon was completing his training in the Order of the Blue Star, Gearalt was just starting. They became dear friends. When he was selected, Gearalt was one of the youngest in memory to be moved to that position and it is true he was gifted, but many dobbers were not sure he was ready. It proved to be an inspired move. Quillon guided Gearalt, molding him into a more than competent Commander. Gearalt continued to train with the Blue Star. He gained the title of Justicar, the highest honor once can achieve in the order. He was the ideal mix of warrior, healer and leader. Soon his charisma and influence nearly equaled that of the king. His early elevation to Commander was no longer in question.

The King and Queen ruled the kingdom and lead it through one of the most prosperous times in memory. Many consider the rise and reign of King Quillon to be the Golden Age of Dobberton.

Quilan was the first born son and the apple of his father’s eye. Quillon groomed Quilan as he had been. The kingdom again rejoiced when the crown was passed down. Why wouldn’t they? Safety and prosperity was at an all time high.

King Quilan, with the help of his father, maintained the kingdom and helped drive various innovations such as plumbing and gas powered lighting in the capitol city. The former King, Quillon died of old age, happy and proud in his own bed.

Gearalt serves Quilan as the Kingdom Commander, just as he did his father. King Quilan married a Dobber of renowned beauty, the daughter of a well-to-do inn owner and merchant in Lakewood of Dobberton. She took quickly to the role of Governess, taught by her gentle and wise predecessor.

King Quilan continues to invest in the development of new technology in the Kingdom Capitol and has expanded to East Watch, where he led the construction of the first windmill. Now certain grains can be ground before making the long journey from the eastern fields to the central part of the Kingdom, saving space and making the transition from field to store that much faster. The efforts have been such a success that money and manpower is now being diverted from the other two branches of Kingdom government. There is a sentiment among some of the oldest Dobbers, that the Kingdom Guard now trains mill workers, not soldiers.