Mordred Caelum I

Mordred Caelum I, also known as "Mordred the Mathematician", was the sixth King of Azure. He was one of the best rulers to sit upon the Azure throne, and is best known for his successful economic policies and reforms around the kingdom. He was succeeded by his eldest child, Merida Caelum and her husband, Ramos Stormyr.

Appearance
Mordred was a highly attractive man, with fair skin, black hair and bright blue eyes. His face was often regarded as more pretty than handsome, with dainty eyelashes and a soft jawline. He was tall and lanky, with a strong sense of style and taste for fine clothing.

Personality
Mordred was a softhearted child, who was obedient and highly attentive to the advice of his elders. He was said to have been an easily scared boy, who did not like being separated from his father. He was a frequent daydreamer, often seen staring up at the clouds. In adulthood, he became a highly intelligent ruler, who grew to become confident and self assured in his own right. Despite this, he still highly valued the advice of his council and advisors.

Early Life
Mordred was born in 199 AE to Princess Alexys Viorel and [[Magnus Caelum I]|Magnus Caelum]. His mother died giving birth to him.

He was a rather sickly child up until his early adolescence, and was rarely seen without his father or wet nurses. He was said to have passed the Seros Institute at the age of fourteen, but was forbidden by his father to go on account of his more fragile health.

He supposedly had all the tutors he could ever need, each one dedicated to ensuring he would become the perfect ruler. His father stepped down from the throne in 214 AE, following the advise of the Bright Council.

Reign
Mordred ascended the Azure throne in 214 AE, at age of 15. He chose the name Caelum at the encouragement of his father. Due to his incredibly young age, he was more of a figurehead, with his father and previous King Regent Magnus ruling with the help of the rest of the Bright Council. He was said to have only begun truly ruling when he turned 20, whereupon much of his health had strongly improved.

He was said to have been an economical genius, gaining the admiration of nobles and common people alike. Many of his projects and reforms focused on empowering the rising merchant class and trade industries, marking the beginning of Azure's growth as a kingdom.

He married his first love, Lady Diana Lazul in 227 AE. They had a daughter, Merida Caelum in 229 AE. Diana died in 234 AE after an accidental fire in the east wing of the palace. While nobles and journalists speculate foul play, official records and Mordred himself believe it was simply an accident. Many believed he never truly got over Diana's death.

At the advise of his council, Mordred remarried in 252 AE, nearly two decades after Diana's death. This was largely due to the poor health of both his grandchildren through Merida. While he was said to have cared for his second wife Lady Nyla Belros, he gave little attention compared to Merida. He and Nyla had a son, Mordred II, who he often neglected as well.

Death
Mordred died of natural causes in 295 AE, at the age of 96. He was surrounded by his daughter Merida and her husband Ramos. His second wife and son, Nyla and Mordred II, were notably absent.

Legacy
Mordred I is remembered as one of Azure's greatest monarchs, most especially for his brilliant economic policies that benefited the merchant class and trade industry of the kingdom. His rule is a widely peaceful one, and marked the beginning of Azure's rise in Celeste. He was often called "Magnus the Mathematician" and "The King of Numbers" because of this.

He had a daughter, Merida, from his first wife and a son, Mordred II, from his second wife, both of which would take up the throne in their own time.

Magnus Caelum I
Mordred had a very close relationship with his father, Magnus. As a child, the two were rarely seen without each other, and Mordred had difficulty making decisions without his father by his side, until he grew much older. Magnus made sure to guide him throughout most of his early rule, and was always there to lend his support whenever Mordred needed it. His father was there for every milestone in his life life until Magnus' death from natural causes.

Alexys Viorel
While Mordred never met his mother, he was said to have loved and honored her memory very much. He was often seen as a wistful child, staring out into windows and the sky, as if looking for her.

Axon Viorel
Mordred had a good relationship with his grandfather, Axon, who was overly protective of him. He was said to have been quite saddened by his death.

Diana Lazul
Diana was often called Mordred's one true love, since Mordred never stopped loving (and mourning) her years after her death. The two met when they were only children, as she was the daughter of one of Mordred's tutors. The two practically grew up together, and the very first independent decision Mordred made throughout his rule was marrying her. He was deeply heartbroken by her death, and dedicated most of his life outside of ruling to their only daughter, Merida.

Nyla Belros
Despite his better judgement and the advise of the Bright Council, Mordred chose to marry Lady Nyla Belros, beloved daughter of one of Alexandria's richest elven families. While Mordred was always sweet and caring towards Nyla, he never truly loved her as he did with Diana. She and her son, Mordred II, were notably absent at his deathbed.

Merida Caelum
Mordred had a very close relationship with his eldest child, Merida, who he often spoiled whenever he could. He became overly protective of her after the death of her mother, and gave her all of the attention he could.

===Mordred Caelum II Mordred had a complicated relationship with his second child, Mordred II. Despite sharing a name, Mordred often neglected his son, sometimes forgetting that he and his mother even existed. He spent little time preparing him to rule, even after he became Merida's true heir. Mordred II and his mother were notably absent at his deathbed.

Ramos Stormyr]
Mordred had a good relationship with his son-in-law, who he often treated better than his own biological son.

Reynard & Rene Caelum
Mordred had a good relationship with his two eldest grandchildren, who he often spoiled whenever he could. He was greatly saddened by their respective deaths.

Abilities
Mordred II had some magical affinity, he was not formally trained as a mage like his parents.

Influence
As Monarch of Azure Mordred was one of the most powerful people in Auros.

Quotes

 * "There's only one woman I'd ever wish to marry." (in reference to his first love, Diana Lazul)

Trivia

 * The name "Mordred" is one of the DM's favorite names.
 * Mordred has a strong dislike of thunderstorms (and later fires).