Ilar Goronwy

"Parasites seldom altogether abandon a monarch so long as the crown still glitters on his head."
-Ilar Goronwy
== History ==
Once considered the most powerful Guildmaster, Ilar Goronwy lost a vast portion of his fortune when Guildhall burnt down, particularly through insurance claims. Nonetheless, he has been an important part of the rebuilding process, and his connections and contingencies have been enough to keep him in a place of power and influence.
== Personality ==
A cautious and measured man, Ilar Goronwy was careful not to make any enemies, and to honor his word in business and political commitments. He was considered a compromise candidate for the crown, being seen as inoffensive to the other Guildmasters, and a steady hand at rulership. 
== War of the Philosopher-Kings ==
Ilar Goronwy would survive the attack by Atlantean forces with his business holdings largely intact. Upon Queen Mercy's capture, he would be chosen by his fellow surviving Guildmasters as the new King of Guilddon. As the new ruler of Guilddon, he would peruse a policy of resistance to Atlantis, refusing to accept any terms for hostage negotiation. This would earn him some criticism, from those who thought he was willing to discard Queen Mercy so that he could himself hold on to power. Upon learning of Orval Royce's rebellion against Franz Forrawyn, he would repudiate Orval Royce's actions. This move would pay off, for Guilddon would retain its alliance with Reise Forrawyn, in her capacity as Kaiserin of the Reich. In Guilddon's time of great vulnerability, the new King could not afford to alienate its neighbors. 
== After the War ==
With Mercy having abandoned Guilddon, the Reich gave Guilddon a set number of years before declaring Ilar Goronwy's government illegitimate. The Reich conquered Guilddon swiftly, and Ilar Goronwy negotiated a peace settlement wherein he was allowed to abdicate and grant his business holdings to his eldest son.Category:Guilddon
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