Magnus Caelum I

Magnus Caelum I, also known as "Magnus the Common", was the fifth King of Azure, and King Regent for his son, Mordred Caelum. He was a controversial figure, as the first common born man to rule Azure.

Appearance
Magnus was a handsome enough man, with pale skin, dark hair, and dark eyes. He was quite tall and burly, and often kept a strong beard in his later years.

Personality
Magnus was a serious man with high ambitions. He was very hardworking, wishing nothing more than to reach greatness, despite his humble origins. He was highly intelligent and very resourceful. He was supposedly fearless and was not afraid to stand up for himself, even against nobles.

Early Life
Magnus was born in 167 AE to a seamstress and a carpenter. His parents supposedly spent all his life savings to travel to the nearest Seros Institute after learning that a young Magnus had magical talent, later gaining a scholarship from a rich benefactor. He would later become Magister of the Department of Matter.

Marriage & Family
Magnus married fellow Seros classmate and Azure princess, Alexys Viorel, in 192 AE, earning him the honorary title of noble. He had a strained relationship with his father-in-law, Axon Viorel who disapproved of his marriage with Alexys, believing that he was only interested in his daughter's wealth and title. His wife died in 199 AE, giving birth to his only son, Mordred.

Magnus often argued with Axon, most notably about which name the young Mordred would choose when ascending as king. Mordred would later choose his father's name, Caelum, when he came of age. Despite their disagreements, King Axon supposedly requested for Magnus to serve as regent in place of Mordred, who was too young to ascend the throne. King Axon died in 210 AE.

Regency
Magnus ascended the Azure throne in 210 AE, at age of 43, serving as King Regent for his son, Mordred. While he had all the makings of a good ruler, his short reign was a highly controversial one, with many nobles disapproving of his lack of royal or noble blood. Some went as far as to say that he doctored his father-in-law's last will and testament in order to become king.

He stepped down from the throne in 214 AE, when his son Mordred turned fifteen.

Later Life & Death
Magnus guided his son Mordred through much of his reign, serving as one of his closest advisors and a member of his Bright Council. He was by his son's side for almost everything, and was a constant source of love, support, and advise for the rest of his life.

He married his lover, Jaric Conall, in 221 AE after getting his son's blessing. The two had a simple ceremony, and lived a long happy life together until Magnus' death in 262 AE from natural causes.

Legacy
While Magnus Caelum's short reign is remembered as a controversial one, Magnus left a positive reputation as a member of the Bright Council. Much of his son, Mordred's success as king is attributed to his guidance and advice as his advisor, especially during his early reign.

He had a single child and son, Mordred. Despite being of common birth, his last name Caelum would continue on to become one of the most prominent noble and royal names in Celeste.

Mordred Caelum I
Magnus had a very close and strong relationship with his only son, Mordred. Not only was he a hands on father, but he made sure to guide him all throughout his rule. He was there for every milestone in Mordred's life until his death from natural causes. He was supposedly willing to throw away his relationship with Jaric if his son did not give his blessing.

Alexys Viorel
Despite being a good father to his son Mordred, his relationship with Princess Alexys has long been a topic of debate among nobles, especially due to the couple's notably private lifestyle. Many nobles of the time believed he only married Alexys due to his own ambitions, and did not truly love her. Others believed that he was as enamored by her as any other man would have been, and that he had loved her with all his heart. The pair supposedly had trouble conceiving before Mordred. Despite all the speculation, Magnus never forgot to bring flowers to Alexys' tomb on their anniversary, even after his second marriage.

Axon Viorel
Magnus had a complicated relationship with his father-in-law, Axon Viorel, who disapproved of his common birth. The two often argued about how to raise the future king, Mordred after his wife, Alexys's death, though the two respected each other's smarts. The two supposedly mended their relationship shortly before Axon's death, with the king wishing for Magnus to succeed until Mordred came of age.

Jaric Conall
Jaric was the son of the local woodworker from Magnus' hometown, and a close childhood friend. The two supposedly grew apart when Magnus left for Seros, but rekindled their friendship sometime after Magnus finished raising Mordred. Despite their highly private relationship, the two were a popular topic for journalists and press. Many considered Jaric to be Magnus' one true love, over Alexys.

Abilities
Magnus was a highly powerful mage and arcane artificer.

Influence
As King Regent of Azure and later member of the Bright Council, Magnus was one of the most powerful people in Auros. He also had plenty of influence in the Seros Institute.

Quotes

 * "Let him choose the name he wants to bear." (in reference to his son Mordred)

Trivia

 * Magnus was an amateur woodworker.