King Aladric

King Aladric is the ruler of the continent of Valoran.

Appearance
King Aladric is a well-groomed man, favouring a red and gold colour scheme. He wears the Crown of Valoran, a gold crown embossed with a large tear-shaped crystal in the brow. He wears a red and gold cape and has a full beard. His hair is brown though presumed dyed due to his advanced age.

History
King Aladric has ruled Valoran for approximately 30 years. He took over from the last King under a peaceful transition, his father growing ill in his later years and losing his mind. The former King abdicated to allow Aladric to rule in his stead.

Aladric is famed for holding grand parties and social gatherings. Approximately 20 years ago Aladric had a relationship with a woman named Kalara. Kalara and Aladric's relationship led to the birth of his son Edvin, securing the royal line. Kalara died in childbirth leaving Aladric a widower. This has not stopped him in having a long line of lovers, however.

Recently the King proposed to Lady Corundia, a human woman and former betrothed of Oxford. Since the engagement and her relocation to the Castle, Corundia has not been seen in public and apparently never leaves her room. He also has a daughter named Dawn, who is around 8 years old. Her birth was never formally announced and she appears to have recently appeared at the Castle.

The party met King Aladric briefly at the Crystal Cascade when an apparent assassination attempt took place from individuals in purple cloaks concurrent with an attack from pirate ship the Royal Damnation by sea. The entire guest list was immediately imprisoned and questioned however Aladric himself killed two of the assassins with a powerful Scorching Ray.

He has not been seen by the party since, though the party knows he was responsible for launching an attack on Starreach Temple attempting to eliminate attendees of the Summit. He is apparently allied with the merchant Folduin, and together they have made deals with other lands and powerful organisations in exchange for machines of war including the Siege Beasts and airships, apparently to begin armed takeovers of other lands.

Powers and Abilities
The King of Valoran appears to be extremely persuasive and an expert negotiator, as well as well-connected politically and otherwise throughout the reign. He has also previously used the spell Scorching Ray at a 4th level. Magic runs in the Valoran bloodline, and the King believes his abilities with magic put him above others. Though not confirmed, the King is believed to be an extremely high level sorcerer.

Notable Items

 * Crown of Valoran
 * Divine Dragon Stone (unconfirmed)