Queen Aurala Ir'Wynarn
Her Majesty Madame Aurala Ir'Wynarn
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Aurala inherited a nation that had been ruined by war. The sheer attrition of decades of war, plus the long time required to train adepts, magewrights, and other skilled personnel (as well as to raise dragonhawks) meant that replacing losses was difficult and time-consuming, particularly when compared to Thrane's huge peasant levy infantry or even the animation of Karrnathi bone knights. The quality of Aundairian troops, formerly the highest among the Five Nations (Karrns would disagree, but they were forced to raise entire armies of undead to avoid total defeat at the hands of Aurala's great-great-grandfather King Wrogar ir'Wynarn), had been degraded over the long war and their arcane support was at its lowest ebb. A respite was desperately needed as Aundair could not afford to continue the war of attrition with its more heavily populated neighbors.
The new Queen's desperation was reflected in her initial actions. On the one hand she sent her most skilled and intelligent diplomats to her enemies seeking a ceasefire, instructing them to at the very least, delay as long as possible any new outbreaks of war. On the other she quickly contacted the Valenar elves, the Talenta halflings, and the pirate barons of the Lhazaar Principalities, about hiring mercenaries to supplement her own troops.
Her actions achieved their intended results. Over the next several years Aundairian forces gained time to recover some measure of their morale, expertise, and numbers. As Breland, Cyre, Karrnath and Thrane wore out one another with regular assaults, Aundair ceased offensive operations, entrenched and rebuilt.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Aurala is just as cautious and clever as she plays the game of intrigue in her own court. Although appearing to relinquish power to other notables she still manages to assert her authority at a moments notice. Her silver tongue and charismatic presence allow her to convince even her most determined detractors with ease.
Social
Family Ties
Aurala is married to Sasik d'Vadalis who gave up his house position to become a member of the Aundairian nobility. As a result of this Aurala is often accused of favoritism towards House Vadalis but in actual fact Aurala goes out of her way to ensure that Vadalis receives no special treatment. In addition to her spouse, she has three children, Crown Prince Wrogar, Prince Jurian, and Princess Corrine. The Aundairian royal family also consists of her four younger siblings, Prince Adal, Prince Aurad, Princess Wrel, Princess Wrey, and their families
Alignment
Neutral Good
Current Location
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Queen of Aundair
Circumstances of Birth
Eldest child of Queen Barvette Ir'Wynarn
Birthplace
Fairhaven
Children
Current Residence
Fairhaven
Gender
Female
Eyes
Crystalline blue
Hair
Long, blonde
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Fair
Quotes & Catchphrases
My people have no interest in war. Aundair seeks peaceful relations with its old neighbors
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