Eldaric IV
| 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]
Managing to quell the invasion before the summer harvest, Haldric and Eldaric captured the leader of the Wesfolk, later revealed to be Lady Jessene.[2] Upon questioning her, she revealed that the Wesfolk were fleeing from orcs, who had been summoned by their former Lich-Lord masters in response to Southbay's war. Believing Jessene, Eldaric accepted her surrender, threatening not to be so merciful if she were to cause trouble again. With a greater threat looming, he ordered Haldric to man the keep, departing north to fortify their frontier.[1]
| ??? | King of Stormvale ???–2BW |
Succeeded by Conquest of Stormvale |