Young Ivan
Many people have found themselves walking the streets of Edana as of late. There are the local residents, the now homeless due to the accident in the slums, and then there is a new family who seems to have appeared from thin air… Many will ask themselves once they have met them, Who are the Vathmors?
Lucius and Ameliah Valtmor had 6 children: Bryce, Elijah, Fitz, Leah, and Evelyn and the youngest and most self proclaimed most handsome son Ivan. At a younger age spend his time making wise cracks and sarcastic comments, though he was usually kind and generous to people. Playful and immature by nature, Ivan was known back then as a honorable younge lad that viewed a sword, although when duty called he was counted on to step up.
He still is fiercely loyal to his family, even though sometimes they can get on his nerves and vice versa. Even though he takes every opportunity to make jokes at his families expense he does care for them all and wouldn’t do anything to actually harm them… except for Elijah, who as a child murdered Evelyn’s cat and Ivan beat him up with a club.
Ivan joined the Mercadian Guards when he was 17.
His honourable deeds, faith, and loyalty were noticed by the Queen Alana Bielhelm who has promoted him to Captain of Mercadian Guards the same year.
After the battle of Black Watch with the combined efforts of Dwarves, Elves and Humans, Ivan was entitled Duke of Edana by King Tristin Bielhiem.
This entitled his family to be able to get heritage titles through out future generations.
Ivan became the youngest Duke of Edana.
As to how exactly Ivan became king is unsure, historians still argue as to who is right.
One show the proof of papers signed by the previous king Tristin Bielhiem:
I am abdicating the throne to Lord Ivan Vathmor, Son of Lucius Vathmor. He shall inherit all my lands, titles, and duties as King of Mercadia. Let it be known, this is my will. I beg you good people to welcome him with open arms, and depend on him as your leader in these hard times. I apologize that I could not be of more service to you, I feel as though I failed you. I pray to Lord Talathas, that King Vathmor will serve you better.
The first memorable announcement of the young king was:
King Tristin Bielheim has been overthrown. After the rebellion was done, the group voted myself, guard captain Ivan Vathmor, as the new king. Under my reign, I have decided to decree the following that I plan to do in order to aid in the growth and well being of Mercadia. The followings things will take place during my reign:
- As king, I decree that the treasury will NEVER be used by the current ruling monarchy to spend on themselves. This gold is to be spent on improving the city and the lives of its citizens.
- Guard pay will no longer be based on amount of fines collected as to decrease corruption and not have guardsman fining good citizens just so they can get a paycheck.
- The Church of St. Josphinn will be cut in size by half. For a church that is hardly used and for a religion that preaches humility, it does not need such a huge building and such a large chunk of land that could be better spent on homes or other things the city requires.
- Taxes will be lowered and will no longer require ten’s of thousands of gold. The citizens of this city have a hard enough time trying to get by without the monarchy siphoning all of their hard earned gold away from them.
- I wish for the kingdom to take a greater role in the world. Therefore, under my reign, the city will not just concern itself with its own well being, but will concern itself wherever injustice is done.
Mercadians love their King, they scream toast to his well being and shout praises to his castle.
Read the history of his blood line, the Valtmors on teirWIKI.