Queen Keyva (Key Va)
Queen Keyva Pleennast- Dresteli
Queen Keyva of Elow first came to power after the death of her husband, King Orlet IV, in 1483, only 16 at the time, and having not borne a royal heir, protocol demanded she surrender the Elowean throne to the King's brother Prince Jurent. Her refusal marked the start of the Elow/Timer Civil War, which continues to this day.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Queen Keyva considers herself the rightful ruler of Elow and preserver of the monarchy. She has had to make concessions to various parties for the sake of the war, but considers them temporary mesures.
Social
Reign
Queen Keyva has ruled since her husband's death in 1483.
Family Ties
The Dresteli family of Graymonge is old nobility in Elow, tracing its roots back well into the age of myth. It was an honor, even at such a young age, for Keyva to become the king's third wife.
While her marriage to the king of Elow was cut quite short, Queen Keyva failed to bear a royal heir in that time. While this was only a matter of court gossip while the king lived, on his death, it became the ground for civil war.
Social Aptitude
The Queen has proven quite adept at managing the politics of the Elowean court, some say that it is only by playing the various factions of her kingdom off each other -- and giving political powers to non-nobility -- that Keyva has maintained the throne through a prolonged and costly civil war.
Relationships
History
Married in 1480 in a largely political move, the couple by all accounts were happy. King Orlet died in 1483 of a sudden illness.
Legal Status
Ended by death of member
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Queen, Queen Dowager, Countess of Graymonge
Year of Birth
1467 DR
24 Years old
Birthplace
Graymonge
Spouses
King Orlet IV
(Husband)
Siblings
Children
Pronouns
She/Her
Gender
Female
Aligned Organization
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