King Egar the lame

Egar had been injured in a fall from a horse as a child. Despite his lame leg, he was known as a skilled fighter, tactician and negotiator.

He had brokered a return of prisoners in 1187, also of note the battle of Gelsnor crossing (contested territory), Egar out-manoeuvred superior numbers of Empire forces to lead a resounding victory.   It is widely held the belief that Egar both through military prowess and negotiating skill led one of the most peaceful times in recent history (notwithstanding his father’s reign, of course, there were not threats during that time though).   Deeper study of the period though suggests this was another time of re – populating and therefore less inclined to ongoing bloody conflicts.   Political unrest plagued the last two years of Egar’s reign, coming to a climax with an attempted coup in 1197 AE. The entire Royal Family was assassinated during the failed uprising; the lords responsible were rounded up and executed.