King Noleski Surtova
King Noleski Surtova is the current king of Brevoy, although some of his subjects (especially his political enemy Lord Poul Orlovsky) dispute his claim and instead still refer to him as the “Lord Regent”. The Surtova family was the first to bend their knee to Choral the Conquerer when he invaded Issia in 4499. Joining their forces with those of Choral the Conquerer, the Surtova family helped to crush and annex Rostland and subdue any Issian nobles who resisted. In exchange for their aid, the newly-founded Rogarvia dynasty gave House Surtova a trusted position in their court.
When King Urzen Rogarvia and all of his known relatives vanished in 4699, Noleski Surtova quickly seized control of the capital of New Stetvan and proclaimed himself Lord Regent until such a time as the monarchy could be restored or other accommodations could be made. After five years with no sign of the Rogarvias, he declared himself King of Brevoy in their absence. This proclamation was met with resignation at best, and was outright ignored by several of the Great Houses. Still, because the newly crowned King Surtova held the capital and the largest military force in Brevoy, none were prepared to overtly move against him.
The King remains a bachelor, with his sister Natala Surtova acting as Queen until he chooses a bride. Rumors and whispers among the other Great Houses suggest that Noleski and Natala’s relationship is far more intimate than is appropriate for a brother and sister, and that Natala enjoys her role and her influence over her brother far too much to embrace the idea of a proper sister-in-law.
Many suspect that he will never marry as long as his sister remains unwed. Although she entertains suitors, she shows no immediate interest in departing from her position of power as Noleski’s Queen.
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