Edvard II of Norland

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Edvard Ruric King of Norland Reign: 1717-Present Coronation: N/A Predecessor: Alvar II Born: 14th of the Ambers Cold, 1694 Nordengrad, Norland Spouse: N/A House: Ruric Father: Exander Ruric Mother: Unknown

King Edvard Edvardsson Ruric, regally known as Edvard II (14th of the Ambers Cold, 1694 - Present) is the fourteenth King of Norland, having aquired power by being elected by the Norlandic folk after the death of Alvar II. Directly after being proclaimed the new ruler of Norland, Edvard fought off a large raid of Reivers, quickly cutting them down and executing his traitorous kinsmen.

Biography

Early Life

Edvard was born and raised in Nordengrad during the reign of Thoromir II Ruric as Earl of Nordengrad, he was trained in the art of all sorts of combat, most namely sword and horseback, as was traditional for any young Ruric to master. Edvard was greatly respected by his people, even at his young age, people knew Edvard would eventually rise to become King. Edvard flocked to Dunharrow when his cousin Alvar Ruric built up a new place for the Norlandic folk to reside, where he would reign as the Earl of Nordengrad, Edvard rather than serving directly under Nordengrad, sought out to aquire the position of Arch-Chancellor within the Empire of Man, and later the Empire of Renatus. Under the reign of Alvar Norland flourished. Although due to an unsuspected Reiver raid in Dunharrow, Alvar would slain whilst fighting alongside his men. Norland was in shambles as Edvard attempted to mend the relations between the seemingly uprising folk. After the first Kingsmoot electing Alvar II, there was major brawls in the streets as one side wanted Vangel to win, while the other respected their king and wanted him to remain on the throne. Although due to sickly health, Alvar II died of consumption. Leaving the direct rulership of Norland in question, it automatically went to a Kingsmoot, where Lyonel, Edvard, and Vangel would stand. The vote went in favor of Edvard having aquired five chieftians votes. Angered having not aquired the throne on his second attempt, Vangel sent a message to his reiver allies to raid the city, resulting in a major battle within the grand hall, resulting in the death of Vangel and a majority of the Reivers, this would be seen as solidification of Edvards right to rule, planning for his coronation to be held within the upcoming months. Marking the beginning of Edvard II reign.

Reign

War of the Two Emperors

Main Article: War of the Two Emperors

Having been thrown into a war right upon claiming Kingship, Edvard sided, like his cousin, alongside the Renatians in the war. Edvard would quickly issue for a numerous amount of military reforms, ensuring his military was up to par with the past Kings armies, having lost a large majority of men with the death of Vangel Ruric and Alvar Ruric.

Titles, Styles and Honors

Titles and Styles

• 1717 - Present: His Majesty, Edvard II of House Ruric, King of Norland, High Chieftain of the Rurikid, Earl of Nordengrad, Burgrave of Dunharrow, Chieftain of the Edvardssons, Blood of Herald, Bulwark of the Hearth on Earth

Full title as King of Norland

His Majesty, Edvard II of House Ruric, King of Norland, High Chieftain of the Rurikid, Duke of Northemarch, Earl of Nordengrad, Burgrave of Dunharrow, Chieftain of the Edvardssons, Blood of Herald, Bulwark of the Hearth on Earth