Clan Elendsa

Structure

Miginath's Káldôric Succession Council

After a generation of peace and prosperity, Miginath remains one of Káldôr’s most successful and longest-reigning rulers. He has the love of most common people and the grudging respect of the nobility. However, because Miginath has not named an heir, his death may precipitate a succession crisis. The succeeding Elendsa clanhead, chosen by the clan succession council, could become the new monarch. Succession favors the eldest legitimate male but is far from automatic. Miginath has three bastard sons, all prominent in his government. The eldest, Maldan Harabor, is the powerful Sheriff of Meselyne. Koris Harabor is Marshal of the Royal Guard. Tulath Kaphin is the Sheriff of Vemion and his powerful mother, Erila Kaphin, is the king’s consort and Lord Privy Seal. If Miginath recognizes one of his sons, it would simplify but not resolve the succession. The Earl of Balim, Troda Dariune, is a cousin of the king. Clan Dariune, Káldôr’’s second most powerful family, have always supported Clan Elendsa. Sir Troda has his own claim to the throne but has a confidential understanding with King Miginath to leave the choice of heir to the succession council. A blood tie to Clan Elendsa gives the Dariune clanhead a seat on this council. At that time, the Dariunes might press their own claim or simply exercise their influence to ensure a good selection is made. Negotiations are underway for the betrothal of Scina, the heir apparent of Clan Dariune, to Lady Cheselyne (the Younger). The princess has her own claim to the throne as granddaughter of Miginath’s dead elder brother, Haldan. Her mother (Cheselyne the Elder), passed over once in favor of Miginath, is a cunning but unpopular woman. The daughter is equally cunning and far less scrupulous. Sir Conwan Elendsa, the Sheriff of Semeth, is the eldest legitimate male Elendsa. He holds Etoss, Baray, and Orcale manors and iron mines at Tallor; he is one of Káldôr’s wealthiest knights. Sir Conwan’s claim is compromised by an inconvenient oath that only the Serekela of Káldôr can annul. The Baron of Kobing, Baron Orsin Firith, is the eldest son of Princess Lenera. Orsin is a charismatic, ambitious warrior who is the Warden of Oselmarch. The Baron of Nenda, Baron Erelar Hirnen, is the eldest son of the king’s sister Erelora. Sir Erelar’s brother is the Lord Chancellor of Káldôr. Princess Kaisirin's bastard's grandchildren also have a claim to the throne though they all lack prominence. Lord Maild of Áthulus does offer a strategic gain for the kingdom however.