Eathel

Eathel
King Eathel of Celebarad
Full name	Eathel ab Galahad of the House of Earion
Physical information
Species	Human
Race	Mixed
Gender	Male
Biographical information
Father	Galahad ab Earion
Mother	Ilona Feänoria
Spouse	Queen Rihonna (m. 1692)
Children	Finn ab Eathel Anduriël ab Eathel Ioanna ab Rihonna Paula ab Rihonna Morgan ab Rihonna Isildur ab Eathel
Date of birth	17.III.1660 (aged 79 AN years)
Place of birth	Sithril's Grove, Celebarad
Residence(s)	Silver Palace, Celebarad
Nationality	Three Kingdoms
Allegiance(s)	Kingdom of Celebarad

King Eathel is the ruling monarch of the Kingdom of Celebarad, serving since 1717, and one of the three kings of the Three Kingdoms since 1723. He serves as First King of the Kingdoms since 1726. Eathel assumed the throne of Celebarad upon the death of his brother Thawain in 1717. As King of Celebarad, he took initiative in uniting the realms of Nidaros and Riskai with Celebarad into the Three Kingdoms. He also oversaw an expansion of the control of the Celebaradi throughout the coast and the integration of the Inis Balar into Celebarad. Eathel is married to Queen Rihonna.

Early Life

Eathel was born in the year 1660 AN, In Sithril's Grove just outside Celebarad. He was the second born child of Galahad, ruler of the Free People of Celebarad under Vanic oppression and his wife Elara. Eathel was educated by the city's most knowledgeable scholars and mentors. He developed a keen interest in history, strategy, and the arts. Among others, a young Eathel studied with the sages on Penn ar Bed. Unlike his brother Thawain, Eathel showed little interest in martial arts, instead spending his time on learning and the arts. His education continues to be a strong foundation for his future role as ruler of Celebarad.

King Eathel among the Council of Nobles in the Silver Palace Yard

As King of Celebarad

Upon the death of his brother Thawain, Eathel inherited the throne of Celebarad. From the outset, Eathel believed that a strong kingdom required more than just physical defenses; it needed cultural strength as well. Under his patronage, Celebarad experienced a cultural renaissance. He invited artists, poets, and scholars from across the Three Kingdoms fostering an atmosphere of creativity and intellectual exchange. Celebarad's illuminated manuscripts, intricate tapestries, and masterful sculptures became renowned throughout Micras.

One of Eathel's first acts as ruler was to launch an attack against Vanic outposts on the island of Balar, and to bring the island fully within the fold of the young Celebaradi kingdom. Eathel was also instrumental in strengthening the bond between the Three Kingdoms, having personal friendships with Kings Audon and Mondo. Under his leadership Celebarad became a prosperous kingdom that sought to extend its influence across the Western Sea. In the wake of the Calbain Troubles, the sovereignty of Penn ar Bed was transfered to Celebarad after negotiations from King Eathel with Prince Jack III.

Personal Life and Family

Eathel married Rihonna Lewis in 1692. Queen Rihonna is widely popular throughout the Kingdom, and renowned for her wisdom and grace. Their marriage was a union of mutual respect and shared values, providing a stable foundation for both their personal relationship and Eathel's rule. Together, Eathel and Elara were blessed with six children: Finn, Anduriël, Ioanna, Paula, Morgan, and Isildur.