Edvard I Thorsson Ruric, King of Norland

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Edvard Thorsson Ruric King of Norland Reign: 1529 - 1539 FA Coronation: 12th of the Deep Cold, 1529 FA, Frostholm, Kingdom of Norland Predecessor: Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk Successor: Eirik Thorsson Ruric Personal Born: 21th of the Grand Harvest, 1500 FA Polaris, Kingdom of Norland Death: 10th of the Amrber Cold, 1540 FA Polaris, Kingdom of Norland Spouse: Unmarried Clan: Rurikkid Clans, Thorsson Father: Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk Mother: Unknown

Edvard Thorsson Ruric, also known as Edvard 'the Terrible' for his actions in engaging in an unwinnable war with the Holy Orenian Empire. He was the firstborn son of Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk and the founder of the Edvardsson branch of the Rurikkid Clans. He became King of Norland after his father died by the decision of the Kingsmoot, and was succeeded by his younger brother Eirik Thorsson Ruric.

Appearance

Edvard had long black hair. His eyes were dark blue and his skin paler than most. He often wore typical Highlandic garb to defend against the harsh Northern weather and a golden band around his head to denote his status as King of Norland.

Family

The Clan of Edvardsson trace their progenitor to Edvard. Edvard had one son out of wedlock however he took care of his son and raised him; though he was often wrathful and cruel to his son and the women he lay with.

Legacy

Edvard is remembered as an arrogant and foolish King of Norland, casting his Kingdom and people into wars they could not win and wrought near-total destruction for his kinsmen.

Issue

Name	Birth	Death	Marriage	Notes
Beowulf Edvardsson Ruric	Unknown	Unknown	Unmarried