Alvar I, King of Norland

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Alvar I King of Norland Reign: 1715 - Present Coronation: 8th of the Grand Harvest, 1715 Predecessor: Godden I Earl of Nordengrad Reign: 1711 - Present Predecessor: Torsten I Born: 19th of Suns Smile, 1694 Nordengrad, Norland Spouse: Edyth Fiscere House: Ruric Father: Braedyn Ruric Mother: Unknown

King Alvar Freysson Ruric also known as Alvar I (19th of Suns Smile, 1694 – Present) born second oldest to Braedyn Ruric, is the Twelfth reigning King of Norland from the years 1715 to present. He aquired power by vassalizing a large group of Vilachian Citizens under the Empire of Man and becoming Earl of Nordengrad, many considered this decision to be an act of cowardice, whilst others an act of bravery. In the next upcoming years Nordengrad would flourish, leading up to the War of the Two Emperors, Alvar would be granted the Kingdom of Norland, where he would be coronated as King of Norland on the Eigth of the Grand Harvest, 1715.

Biography

Early Life

Alvar was born in the year 1694 to the reknowned commander Braedyn Ruric, a famed swordsmaster and marshal having served under the reign of Thoromir II Ruric during his tenure as Earl of Nordengrad. Alvar was born second youngest of three brothers, the oldest being Doran. During Alvar's early years he took the traditional role of every young Rurikid, he trained with sword, horse, and bow. Having excelled in both even above both his brothers, Alvar then took a more diplomatic approach having read numerous books on the history of his people becoming farmiliar with the triumphs and fails of past Norlandic kings, during this time the Norlandic people were in exile since the aftermath of the Third Atlas Coalition War, until his older brother Doran took up the mantle of House Ruric and flocked the Norlandic citizens to Ashfjord, which Alvar played a big part in the construction of, Doran named himself Prince of Vilachia a few days after the completiton of the city, although Doran's reign would be cut short due to constant Imperial pressure, leaving Alvar to depart and supposedly snake his older brother by vassalizing under the Empire of Man, bringing large amounts of the Norlandic people with him, leaving his brother with little to no retinue Doran went into hiding, leaving Alvar as the High Chieftian of House Ruric. Alvar quickly began to design a new city one worthy of the Norlandic flock, the quick construction stunned the Imperials having the city be built in only a matter of months, this marking the beginning of his reign as Earl of Nordengrad.

Reign

As Earl of Nordengrad

Alvar having just recently vassalized under the Empire of Man, quickly took up matters of state with the intent of reforming the Norlandic people, having his scribes write a list of laws that all citizens within Nordengradic region must abide by. During the first year of his reign Dunharrow flourished having never seen a lack of people within the confinements of the city. Not much is noted during his tenure as Earl, apart from the eventual construction of Dunharrow, having ordered its reconstruction only after a few months of it being constructed. One of his most notable acts as Earl was to fully remove the Caunter Clan from the Rurikid name, fully bastardizing its branch removing their ability to moot and their claim of Nordengrad.

As King of Norland

Having fully complete the reconstruction of the city, for his loyalty to the Empire of Renatus during the War of the Two Emperors, Alvar was granted the title King of Norland back, and was coronated by Aeyn Edvardsson directly after the coronation of Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus within the Imperial City of Helena. He would then summon the old Norlandic banners, many of which have been in wait since the title was lost during the Atlas Coalition War, just in time to march alongside the Imperial Renatian Legion in the Battle of Lower Rodenbourg.

War of the Two Emperors

Alvar would offically give his support for the Empire of Renatus, having quickly summounded the Norlandic military to Dunharrow where he would begin military reforms aswell as reconstructing the capital for oncoming raids and the possibility of a siege. During the first few years of the war, the Norlandic army took part in numerous raids and most notably the Battle of Lower Rodenbourg, where he alongside the Orcish Rex would ambush the entirety of the Orenian rear. Alvar would order for the return to the Norlandic capital of Dunharrow to resume construction of the defences. During a meeting with his advisors a Norlandic Watchmen bursts into the hall claiming they half apprehended the traitor Caylus Caunter, upon the patrols return with Caylus, a large Haensetic army rallied in Reza to rescue him. Alvar sent numerous envoys to Helena informing them of a battle upcoming, the large army of Norlanders, Renatians, and Orcish meet on the field for the Battle of Nordengrad, resulting in a victory, a mere few hours later Caylus was executed and hung from the Ashtree infront of thousands of citizens and soldiers in Dunharrow.

Appearance and Personality

Alvar Ruric is seen as a courageous, diligent and empathetic man. Standing at the height of 6'3, he is of standard weight. His face would be well rounded, carrying the traditional traits of any Ruric bearing black hair and blue eyes. He would have somewhat of a hunch whilst alone, but around others, he stands strong and tall generally towering over many people. His voice is somewhat raspy.

He is prone to hunting, fishing, and farming, and has taken a particular interest in reading, writing, and horseback riding. He is typically seen in the wheat fields of Dunharrow, riding his horse Javier.

Titles, Styles and Honors

Titles and Styles

• 1711 - 1715: His Lordship, Alvar I of House Ruric, High Chieftain of the Rurikid, Earl of Nordengrad, Burgrave of Dunharrow, Chieftain of the Freyssons, Bulwark of the Hearth on Earth
• 1715 - Present: His Majesty, Alvar I of House Ruric, King of Norland, High Chieftain of the Rurikid, Duke of Northemarch, Earl of Nordengrad, Burgrave of Dunharrow, Chieftain of the Freyssons, Bulwark of the Hearth on Earth

Full title as King of Norland

His Majesty, Alvar I of House Ruric, King of Norland, High Chieftain of the Rurikid, Duke of Northemarch, Earl of Nordengrad, Burgrave of Dunharrow, Chieftain of the Freyssons, Bulwark of the Hearth on Earth