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|<span style="font-size:medium;">'''Eirik I Ruric'''
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|<span style="font-size:medium;">'''Eirik Thorsson Ruric'''
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;">'''[[King of Norland]]'''
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Reign''': 1539-1551
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Reign''': 1539 - 1551 FA
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Coronation''': 1539
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Coronation''': 12th of the Deep Cold, 1539 FA, [[Seahelm]], [[Kingdom of Norland]]
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Predecessor''': [[Edvard Thorsson Ruric]]
 
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Predecessor''': [[Edvard Ruric|Edvard I]]
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Successor''': [[Sven I Eiriksson Ruric, King of Norland|Sven I Eiriksson Ruric]]
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Successor''': [[Sven Ruric|Sven I]]
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Born''': 14th of the Grand Harvest, 1501 FA <br> [[Polaris]], [[Kingdom of Norland]]
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Born''': 15th of Grand Harvest, 1459 <br> Norland
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Death''': 20th of Malin's Welcome, 1555 FA <br> [[Nyrhold]], [[Kingdom of Norland]]
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Death''': 15th of Malin's Welcome, 1555 <br> Seahelm, Norland
 
 
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Spouse''': Sylvie Ruric
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Spouse''': Sylvie av Polaris
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''House''': [[House Ruric|Ruric]]
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Clan''': [[Rurikkid Clans]], Thorsson
 
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Father''': [[Thoromir Ruric]]
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Father''': [[Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk]]
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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. He was succeeded by his second son [[Sven Eiriksson Ruric|Sven]] after abdicating in 1551, and later died in 1555.
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'''Eirik Thorsson Ruric''', also known as '''Eirik 'the Great'''' (1501 FA - 1555 FA), was the son of [[Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk]] and Ylva of Naurvak. Eirik was elected [[King of Norland]] through Kingsmoot in 1539 FA after his brother, King [[Edvard I Thorsson Ruric]] abandoned his throne and disappeared into the great Northern mountains. He would be best known for his actions in saving the Norlandic people from a devastating and destructive war.
  
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==Biography==
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Eirik Thorsson Ruric from the start of his reign as [[King of Norland]] was forced to reconcile the horrible political situation he inherited from his brothers - an Imperial demand for the [[Kingdom of Norland]] to cede all lands and holdings to the [[Holy Orenian Empire]]. Eirik's diplomatic maneuvering and managing to secure a manageable peaceful vassilization rather than conquest and complete loss of sovereignty. This saved the Norlandic people from utter destruction and allowed the [[Red Faith]] to continue to spread throughout the North. He also worked greatly to recover the economic strength of the Norlandic territories as well as created the Ashguard to secure those territories, and even the greater Holy Orenian Empire. The Ashguard would assist the Holy Orenian Empire in the [[Eighteen Years' War]].
  
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== Appearance ==
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During his early years, Eirik was often found wearing the armor of the Norlandic army, but in his later years, would move to traditional norlandic furs and robes, finding the armor to be too heavy in his old age. Eirik would grow a magnificent beard, which would towards the end of his life, shine a glistening white, like the snow of his ancestral lands.
  
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===Early life===
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Eirik's early life was spent mainly reading, and practicing diplomacy due to being the second son, and never expecting to become king.
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Eirik was known to be cruel to his children at times, notably beating Hakon ruric with a cane when he was a boy to the point where Hakon was unable to walk for several days. However Eirik also considered his family to be one of the most important things in his life, making sure that he had time for every single on of his children during the day.
  
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== Reign ==
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== Legacy ==
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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.
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Eirik is remembered by the Norlandic peoples for his genius political and diplomatic maneuvering and is recognized as a [[Red Faith#Paragons of the Red Faith|Paragon of the Red Faith]]. while his vassalization to the Orenian Empire is considered a contentious issue by Norlanders, some considering it a necessary action to save Norland, and other seeing it as a betrayal of Norlandic values, none can deny that without his efforts, Norland would cease to exist to this day.
  
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== Titles, Styles and Honors ==
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*'''1539 - 1551 FA:''' ''His Majesty, Eirik I 'the Great' Ruric of Clan Thorsson,  [[King of Norland]], High Chieftain of the Rurikkid, Chief of Clan Eiriksson''
  
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=== Full title as King of Norland ===
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''His Majesty, Eirik I 'the Great' Ruric of Clan Thorsson,  [[King of Norland]], High Chieftain of the Rurikkid, Chief of Clan Eiriksson''
  
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== Issue ==
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Eirik sired three sons and two daughters with his wife Sylvie. Two of which would go on to become the [[King of Norland]] and all of which maintained their divine heritage of Herald's Blood.
  
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==Issue==
 
 
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| [[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.
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| [[Hakon Eiriksson Ruric]] || Unknown || Unknown || Not married || First son of Eirik and Sylvie. Intended to be Eirik's successor he had developed a debilitating leg infection leading him to abdicate to Sven, but would take up the Kingship after his brother Sven abdicated it to him.
 
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| Lucinda Ruric || Unknown || Unknown || Married to Roderick || First Daughter of Eirik Ruric
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| Lucinda Eiriksson Ruric || Unknown || Unknown || Married to Roderick || First Daughter of Eirik and Sylvie.
 
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| Ellanor Ruric || Unknown || Unknown || Not married || Second daughter of Eirik Ruric
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| Ellanor Eiriksson Ruric || Unknown || Unknown || Not married || Second daughter of Eirik and Sylvie.
 
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| [[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
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| [[Sven Eiriksson Ruric]] || Unknown || Unknown || Astrid av Seahelm || Second son of Eirik and Sylvie. Reclaimed the title King of Norland after his father dissolved it and later abdicated to his brother Hakon.
 
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| Lucian Ruric || Unknown || Unknown || Not married || Third son of Eirik Ruric
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| Lucian Eiriksson Ruric || Unknown || Unknown || Not married || Third son of Eirik Ruric.
 
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==Notable Feats==
 
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-Vassalized under Oren, and saved the Norlandic people from annihilation.
 
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-Paragon of the Red Faith
 
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== Full title as King of Norland ==
 
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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
 
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Latest revision as of 19:40, 22 October 2021

circle info req sam.png This page contains information about a character that has been or is still played by a member of the LotC community. Please keep this in mind as you proceed reading.
Eirik Thorsson Ruric
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King of Norland
Reign: 1539 - 1551 FA
Coronation: 12th of the Deep Cold, 1539 FA, Seahelm, Kingdom of Norland
Predecessor: Edvard Thorsson Ruric
Successor: Sven I Eiriksson Ruric
Personal
Born: 14th of the Grand Harvest, 1501 FA
Polaris, Kingdom of Norland
Death: 20th of Malin's Welcome, 1555 FA
Nyrhold, Kingdom of Norland
Spouse: Sylvie av Polaris
Clan: Rurikkid Clans, Thorsson
Father: Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk
Mother: Ylva av Naurvauk

Eirik Thorsson Ruric, also known as Eirik 'the Great' (1501 FA - 1555 FA), was the son of Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk and Ylva of Naurvak. Eirik was elected King of Norland through Kingsmoot in 1539 FA after his brother, King Edvard I Thorsson Ruric abandoned his throne and disappeared into the great Northern mountains. He would be best known for his actions in saving the Norlandic people from a devastating and destructive war.

History

Eirik Thorsson Ruric from the start of his reign as King of Norland was forced to reconcile the horrible political situation he inherited from his brothers - an Imperial demand for the Kingdom of Norland to cede all lands and holdings to the Holy Orenian Empire. Eirik's diplomatic maneuvering and managing to secure a manageable peaceful vassilization rather than conquest and complete loss of sovereignty. This saved the Norlandic people from utter destruction and allowed the Red Faith to continue to spread throughout the North. He also worked greatly to recover the economic strength of the Norlandic territories as well as created the Ashguard to secure those territories, and even the greater Holy Orenian Empire. The Ashguard would assist the Holy Orenian Empire in the Eighteen Years' War.

Appearance

During his early years, Eirik was often found wearing the armor of the Norlandic army, but in his later years, would move to traditional norlandic furs and robes, finding the armor to be too heavy in his old age. Eirik would grow a magnificent beard, which would towards the end of his life, shine a glistening white, like the snow of his ancestral lands.

Family

Eirik was known to be cruel to his children at times, notably beating Hakon ruric with a cane when he was a boy to the point where Hakon was unable to walk for several days. However Eirik also considered his family to be one of the most important things in his life, making sure that he had time for every single on of his children during the day.

Legacy

Eirik is remembered by the Norlandic peoples for his genius political and diplomatic maneuvering and is recognized as a Paragon of the Red Faith. while his vassalization to the Orenian Empire is considered a contentious issue by Norlanders, some considering it a necessary action to save Norland, and other seeing it as a betrayal of Norlandic values, none can deny that without his efforts, Norland would cease to exist to this day.

Titles, Styles and Honors

Titles and Styles

  • 1539 - 1551 FA: His Majesty, Eirik I 'the Great' Ruric of Clan Thorsson, King of Norland, High Chieftain of the Rurikkid, Chief of Clan Eiriksson

Full title as King of Norland

His Majesty, Eirik I 'the Great' Ruric of Clan Thorsson, King of Norland, High Chieftain of the Rurikkid, Chief of Clan Eiriksson

Issue

Eirik sired three sons and two daughters with his wife Sylvie. Two of which would go on to become the King of Norland and all of which maintained their divine heritage of Herald's Blood.

Name Birth Death Marriage Notes
Hakon Eiriksson Ruric Unknown Unknown Not married First son of Eirik and Sylvie. Intended to be Eirik's successor he had developed a debilitating leg infection leading him to abdicate to Sven, but would take up the Kingship after his brother Sven abdicated it to him.
Lucinda Eiriksson Ruric Unknown Unknown Married to Roderick First Daughter of Eirik and Sylvie.
Ellanor Eiriksson Ruric Unknown Unknown Not married Second daughter of Eirik and Sylvie.
Sven Eiriksson Ruric Unknown Unknown Astrid av Seahelm Second son of Eirik and Sylvie. Reclaimed the title King of Norland after his father dissolved it and later abdicated to his brother Hakon.
Lucian Eiriksson Ruric Unknown Unknown Not married Third son of Eirik Ruric.

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