The Raven's List
The Raven's List was a list of candidates for the kingship of Eremere following the succession crisis caused by the death of the heirless Aldred II. Drawn up by Reginald Ravenwood, the Earl of Glendale and Aldred's chancellor, it outlines five potential candidates for consideration.
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Queen Amelie
Aldred's widow, Queen Amelie was of House Whitemount and had no personal links to the throne beyond her marriage. It has been summised her inclusion on the list by Lord Ravenwood was a formality. Her position as not only a woman but a childless one beyond childbearing age ruled her out almost immediately.Walter Brawnby
Walter Brawnby was the High Earl of Springmore and at the time of Aldred's death was just nine years of age. His claim rested on his great great grandmother, Princess Laurel Syrincore. A daughter of King Bryn I and sister to King Midah IV, her line is the most senior according to equal succession.Reginald Ravenwood
The writer of the list, Lord Ravenwood's inclusion raised some eyebrows. Nevertheless, his claim was sound. House Ravenwood was a cadet dynasty of House Syrincore, their sire the heroic Ulfred Ravenwood, revered in spite of his bastard birth. The Ravenwoods had served on successive councils for all of House Syrincore's reign, and Reginald was considered by many to be a second king during Aldred's years.Riordas Accuran
The Prince of Acutania, Riordas Accuran was an unorthadox candidate suggested by Ravenwood on the flimsy basis of a promise long since forgotten. Ravenwood believed Aldred once promised the throne to Riordas, his first cousin once removed.
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