Erlking
The king of the Summer Court of Faerie, the Erlking is no true say in the leadership of the court, much like his Winter counterpart Keskivaldi, but he is afforded great respect within the court nonetheless. The Erlking is the embodiment of the darker side of the Summer fae. He is a creature of war, savagery, battle, and merriment and spends much of his time feasting in his hall alongside his fae goblinoid subjects when not hunting.
It is assumed that goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears originated from the halls of the Erlking and were lost on the Mortal Plane during a hunt when the connection to realm of Faerie was severed. Though many now serve darker gods and demon lords, some still find their way back to serving the Erlking in spirit if not directly.
It is assumed that goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears originated from the halls of the Erlking and were lost on the Mortal Plane during a hunt when the connection to realm of Faerie was severed. Though many now serve darker gods and demon lords, some still find their way back to serving the Erlking in spirit if not directly.
Divine Domains
Nature, Tempest, War
Artifacts
Belt of the Savage Pursuer.
Set piece alongside his counterpart lords' pieces: Horn of the Wild Frenzy, and Spear of Winter's Thunder.
Set piece alongside his counterpart lords' pieces: Horn of the Wild Frenzy, and Spear of Winter's Thunder.
Holidays
Last Hunt. In the month of the Last hunt, when the red moon is full, is one guaranteed time in which the Wilde Hunt is active across the planes.
Summer Solstice. Though more significant to the Queens of Faerie whose power is at its height and low respectively, the Erlking and his followers often celebrate this day as well for the same reason with greater feasting, hunting and battle.
Summer Solstice. Though more significant to the Queens of Faerie whose power is at its height and low respectively, the Erlking and his followers often celebrate this day as well for the same reason with greater feasting, hunting and battle.
Personality Characteristics
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Battle, hunting, feasting and drinking, courage, pride, giving in to primal instinct
Dislikes: Cowardice, weakness, self-pity, imprisonment or slavery, succumbing to unfortunate circumstances
Dislikes: Cowardice, weakness, self-pity, imprisonment or slavery, succumbing to unfortunate circumstances
Social
Contacts & Relations
Keskivaldi. Unlike the Summer and Winter Queens, the Kings of Summer and Winter keep friendly contact, often seen in similar company even when not leading the Wild Hunt.
Hyrsam, the Satyr Prince. As a fellow Lord of the Wild Hunt, Hyrsam is often welcomed to the Erlking's hall to feast and vise versa.
Hyrsam, the Satyr Prince. As a fellow Lord of the Wild Hunt, Hyrsam is often welcomed to the Erlking's hall to feast and vise versa.
Divine Classification
Noble Sidhe
Current Location
Realm
Honorary & Occupational Titles
- Summer King
- Erlking
- Goblin King
- Lord of the Wild Hunt
Children
Pronouns
he/him
Gender
male
Eyes
Red, like the setting sun
Hair
Long, corded, dark browns and greens
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Covered by armor. Even his face is obscured by his helm.
Height
around 12'
Ruled Locations
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