King of Alandr and Edward's Isles, by the Grace of Ilíos and the will of the Nation, the Sun Defender, Chief Justiciar of the Court, Lord Lantern of Ilíos, the Lion's Hand, Lord of Edmund's Bridge and the Iron Hall, Patrician of Ferrostone and

Appointment

In Alandr, the role of monarch is hereditary. The oldest son (or daughter if there are no sons) automatically assumes the throne once the previous monarch dies. While the new monarch may officially assume the duties of king or queen, the realm holds a coronation ceremony as well. The head of the Church of Ilíos, also known as the Acting Lord Lantern, places the crown on the head of the new monarch and reads passages from scripture.

Duties

The King/Queen of Alandr is the commander-in-chief of all Alandran military personnel and militias, head of the Church of Ilíos, and the supreme judge and magistrate of all courts.

Responsibilities

On a day-to-day basis, the King/Queen meets with petitioners selected by members of their royal court, the royal court themselves, and any individuals they may have personally requested to see.

Benefits

The King/Queen of Alandr has all their material needs and desires supplied to them by their ample gold stores, investments, and holdings.

Accoutrements & Equipment

The Alandran royal outfit includes:

Body Part	Description of Item
Head	Platinum and silver crown with embedded jewels (emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds) arrayed in the pattern of the sun, moon, and stars.
Shoulders	Deep red velvet cloak with gold embroidery along the edges depicting the lion of Ilíos. The back of the cloak pictures the crest of Alandr. The base of the cloak is dyed yellow and orange, giving the entire ensemble the look of a cloak of fire.
Chest	A brightly colored tunic (gold, emerald green, red, or purple) embroidered with gold or silver thread or a breastplate made of polished steel and adorned with royal jewels.
Waist	A light brown leather scabbard engraved with lions, mountains, and eagles. Inside the scabbard: the royal sword--Caedisbane.
Legs	Fine, dull-colored cloth pants with gold or silver embroidery.
Feet	Fine leather boots or cloth shoes, depending on the circumstances.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

The monarch of Alandr cannot be dismissed.

Notable Holders

• Edward of Alandr (3-53 YGP) – assumed the throne at age 20 after slaying Eadred the Saint Slayer in single combat. While not the first king of Alandr, he was the first righteous king in the Era of the Gods' Peace.
• William of Knighthall (53-62 YGP) - Edward’s oldest son, died w/o issue, born 5 YGP
• Henry the Pious (62-67 YGP) - Edward's next oldest son, born 6 YGP
• St. Edmund the Great (67-99 YGP) – grandson of Edward of Alandr, namesake of Edmund’s Bridge, born 27 YGP
• Philip the Unready (99-102 YGP) – son of Edmund the Great, born 53 YGP
• Richard Oathshield (165-191 YGP) – son of Edward II, born 131 YGP
• Alaric the Peacekeeper (191-224 YGP) – son of Richard Oathshield, born 149 YGP
• Robert the Rock (252-285 YGP) – son of William IV, born 226 YGP
• Matilda of Ravingen (288-337 YGP) – wife of Philip II, born 260 YGP
• Alaric the Brute (337-355 YGP) – grandson of Philip II, born 319 YGP
• John the Collector (415-480 YGP) – son of Edward IV, founded King’s College & the Royal Library of Edmund’s Bridge, born 395 YGP, died w/o issue
• Henry the Weak (480-482 YGP) – John’s weak-willed grandson, lost the throne to Charles Augustin, born 458 YGP
• Charles Augustin (482- 496 YGP) – John’s nephew, contested the throne after John’s death and took it in 480, born 463 YGP
• Charles II (496-501 YGP) – Charles Augustin’s son, allegedly poisoned and died young, born 490 YGP
• Alexander I (501-506 YGP) – Charles Augustin’s second son, died in a duel with John the Drake, born 493 YGP
• John the Drake (506-566 YGP) – Henry the Weak’s grandson, slew Alexander I in a duel, born 486 YGP
• Robert Wyrmslayer (597-622 YGP) – Alaric IV’s son, born 540 YGP
• Mary I (679-690 YGP) – Edmund III’s wife, born 641 YGP
• Richard Lightbringer (720-763 YGP) – John III’s son, born 690 YGP
• Katherine the Tsarina (770-801 YGP) – Richard IV’s wife, a dwarf princess from Korolevia, born 742 YGP
• Alexei Nighthammer (801-906 YGP) – Katherine’s dwarf son, born in to Katherine and her previous husband, Ivan IV, Tsar of Korolevia, led Alandr in years of prosperity until developing a debilitating mental illness and becoming a tyrant later in life, born 767 YGP
• William the Vandal (906-925 YGP) – the former Duke of Griffenberg, revolted against Alexei and led a coalition to overthrow the King, established the House of Athelard, born 875 YGP
• Alaric the Great (958-1027 YGP) – Stephen II’s son, born 953 YGP
• Iron Edgar (1027-1031 YGP) – Alaric the Great’s son, founder of the Knights of Alandr, born 985 YGP

Type

Nobility, Hereditary

Form of Address

His Majesty

Alternative Naming

King

Source of Authority

Ilíos

First Holder

Edward of Alandr

Current Holders

• King Richard VI

Past Holders

• Alaric II
• Alaric IV
• Alaric the Brute
• Alaric the Great
• Alaric the Peacekeeper
• Alaric VI
• Alexander I
• Alexei Nighthammer
• Charles Augustin
• Charles II
• Edmund II
• Edmund III
• Edward II
• Edward III
• Edward IV
• Henry II
• Henry III
• Henry the Pious
• Henry the Weak
• Henry V
• Henry VI
• Iron Edgar
• John III
• John the Collector
• John the Drake
• Katherine the Tsarina
• Mary I
• Matilda of Ravingen
• Philip II
• Philip III
• Philip the Unready
• Richard II
• Richard IV
• Richard Lightbringer
• Richard Oathshield
• Robert III
• Robert the Rock
• Robert Wyrmslayer
• St. Edmund the Great
• Stephen I
• William II
• William III
• William IV
• William of Knighthall
• William the Vandal
• William VI

Related Locations

• Edmund's Bridge