Linus of Narick

“Kingship is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies. A paranoid is someone who knows a little of what's going on.”
-Linus of Narick
== History ==
Old and conniving, the lord of the eastern province has outlasted his rivals. About half his territory is fairly unified, while the other half is almost ungovernable. His power comes from connections across the empire, and from the fact that his subjects cannot imagine a realm without him at the top. His coat of arms is a tower and coins in an ornate style. 
== Personality ==
Duke Linus, once a dashing and charming young man, now feigns senility. He rules through confusion, and is surrounded by many people who attempt to rule in his name. He is protected by many loyal bastard children, who he honors with recognition and gifts of land and wealth. He fears old age, and is trying to prepare his land for a future without him. 
== War of the Philosopher-Kings ==
During the Alban Civil War, Linus would throw his support behind Duke Regulus. Citing infirmity, he would dispatch his son, Lydos, to lead his forces. Lydos would switch side in support of Emperor Arthur, but perish in battle. Duke Linus would issue a proclamation declaring his abdication, and leave for exile in Guilddon. He would survive the Atlantean attack, and die not long afterward of old age. Category:Alba Coralis
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