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'''Eldaric IV''' was the final king of Stormvale and father of [[Haldric I]], reigning until Stormvale's invasion by the orcs. Despite preparing fortifications on the northern frontier, his defences were eventually flanked. He allowed his son to evacuate the populace, meanwhile using the remainder of his forces to delay the orcs. He was slain in battle, marking the end of the Kingdom of Stormvale. | '''Eldaric IV''' was the final king of Stormvale and father of [[Haldric I]], reigning until Stormvale's invasion by the orcs. Despite preparing fortifications on the northern frontier, his defences were eventually flanked. He allowed his son to evacuate the populace, meanwhile using the remainder of his forces to delay the orcs. He was slain in battle, marking the end of the Kingdom of Stormvale. | ||
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| + | Eldaric was the king of Stormvale, one of a number of kings in the Green Isle. In the final year of his reign, his Northern Keep was seized by a band of Wesfolk, interrupting the summer harvest. At the request of his son, [[Haldric I|Prince Haldric]], he only played a supporting role in the battle, allowing his son to lead his men into battle. Nonetheless, he suspected that the raid was unusual, in that the Wesfolk were already at war the Kingdom of Southbay.<ref name="summer">A Summer of Storms, The Rise of Wesnoth</ref> | ||
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| Eldaric IV | |
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| Title(s): | King of Stormvale |
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| Gender: | Male |
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| Unit type(s): | Warrior King |
| Relatives: | Prince Haldric (son) |
Eldaric IV was the final king of Stormvale and father of Haldric I, reigning until Stormvale's invasion by the orcs. Despite preparing fortifications on the northern frontier, his defences were eventually flanked. He allowed his son to evacuate the populace, meanwhile using the remainder of his forces to delay the orcs. He was slain in battle, marking the end of the Kingdom of Stormvale.
Biogrpahy
| Son, you must lead our people through the south pass. I will remain behind to hold off these vile monsters for as long as I can. |
| —King Eldaric IV farewells Prince Haldric for the last time. |
Eldaric was the king of Stormvale, one of a number of kings in the Green Isle. In the final year of his reign, his Northern Keep was seized by a band of Wesfolk, interrupting the summer harvest. At the request of his son, Prince Haldric, he only played a supporting role in the battle, allowing his son to lead his men into battle. Nonetheless, he suspected that the raid was unusual, in that the Wesfolk were already at war the Kingdom of Southbay.[1]
| ??? | King of Stormvale ???–2BW |
Succeeded by Conquest of Stormvale |
- ↑ A Summer of Storms, The Rise of Wesnoth