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King Eirik Ruric, also known as Eirik the Great, came into rule by usurping his brother Edvard having been put into a spot of possible total annihalation of the Norlandic peoples, Eirik stacked with the odds against him, somehow managed to save his people through pure diplomatic skill, thusly attaining the name The Great, it is also worth noting that Eirik's line has been seen as the strongest Kings of Norland
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Biography
Early life
Eirik's early life was spent mainly reading, and practicing diplomacy due to being the second son, and never expecting to become king.
Reign
Eirik was never expected to become King, due to being the second son. But during his brother, Edvards, reign Norland was put into turmoil, having large aggressions from Urguan, and Oren. Due to expert diplomacy, Eirik managed to save the Norlandic people, by vassalizing under the Holy Orenian Empire, during the remainder of his reign he spent time repairing his brothers damage, by improving the economy aswell as the Norlandic military, by forming the infamous Ashguard to serve as a unit of Shock troops for the Emperor of Oren.
Eighteen Years' War
Issue
| Name | Birth | Death | Marriage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakon Ruric | Unknown | Unknown | Not married | Originally Eirik's successor, Hakon developed a debilitating leg infection, causing his younger brother Sven to inherit the title of king instead. |
| Lucinda Ruric | Unknown | Unknown | Married to Roderick | First Daughter of Eirik Ruric |
| Ellanor Ruric | Unknown | Unknown | Not married | Second daughter of Eirik Ruric |
| Sven Ruric | Unknown | Unknown | Married to Astrid | After his brother Hakon got a leg infection, making him unable to rule. Sven stepped up to the plate and became the King of Norland |
| Lucian Ruric | Unknown | Unknown | Not married | Third son of Eirik Ruric |
Notable Feats
-Vassalized under Oren, and saved the Norlandic people from annihilation.
-Paragon of the Red Faith
Full title as King of Norland
The titles of Eirik I changed throughout his reign. At the time of his death, his full Royal title was: His Majesty Eirik of the House Ruric, King of Norland, Earl of Seahelm, Earl of Frostholm, Earl of Valkryia, Earl of Nyrhold
