Coronation of Queen Dannel of Cyre

Political event

The controversial coronation of the young Queen Dannel, only seventeen at the time of her Coronation.

King Connos was succeeded by his eldest daughter, Dannel, who was just seventeen years old when crowned. Initially, Queen Dannel’s power extended only to the great cities of Cyre: Eston, Metrol, Kalazart, and Making. The other great domains of Cyre were held by the proud and powerful dukes and duchesses, many of whom were dismayed at the placement of a youth on the throne at such a dire time. As a result, the succession was not a smooth one, and Cyre almost splintered. Still, Dannel proved tougher than anyone expected, and in less than two years, the wayward dukes and duchesses were bound to her in the Oath of Making, a ceremony that reunified the fracturing kingdom.  

Like Keeper Serrain, Queen Dannel is one of the most important and tragic figures of the war years. Elevated to power at a tender age, she shone in her early years—displaying diplomatic skills beyond her years. She was also celebrated as the embodiment of Cyran appreciation: The queen was an accomplished musician, poet, and debater. In a more peaceful time, she might have become Cyre’s greatest leader. But because she was faced with the unspeakable and continuous horrors of war, her passion and sensitivity nearly destroyed her. On more than one occasion, the queen retreated into stark depressions, leaving her nation adrift. These periods of despairing inactivity contrasted sharply with Dannel’s manic resolve during her brighter times. Cyre’s fortunes during the remainder of the war clearly ebbed and flowed with the mental stability of her queen. - Renowned Zil librarian Augusta Wainwocket