Solaran Politics - General

Solaran Politics - General
Across the western kingdom, Solara is regarded with awe and respect, but not with any affection. His grip on power is ensured by stoking the rivalries between possible contenders and through the loyalty of Starn and Relving. The state religion is primarily Gemihadist with its strong views on human supremacy, however significant populations of Maratasen and Orcs also exist across Solaran territory bringing much needed military strength. Key figures in the kingdom are:
==King Solara==
Son of King William and twin of Alvera, Solara is hot tempered, passionate but very politically astute. Raised in the West, his subjects are comprised to a large extent of the ‘Barbarians’ of the South Western Coast. Vehemently opposed to the existence of the City Councils, he is jealous of any power in the House of Baron's but his own. Strong Humanist views fuel his hatred for both Elves and the East's integration with Dwarves, Giants and Ariel. He holds court in Bristol.
==Princess Silva==
Young sister of King William, she is an accomplished magician and huntress. A flare for the dramatic is combined in her with a stunning beauty, whilst her rages on occasion approach almost demonic levels, even Solara's bombast and screaming paling in comparison. She holds sway in Tronston Town.
==Duke Reston==
First born bastard son of King William's youth. His investigations into the dark arts of necromancy have set him apart from the rest of the family, and rumours, born on cautious whispers, tell that his mother was a Witch who seduced the young prince William with magic. Nevertheless, from his fortress at Dumas his forces have sustained Solara in several critical fights, setting him beyond reach of those who would take advantage of such rumours. For now.
==Baron Relving==
Knightmaster of the Northern Passes, he is the third cousin of the King. He sided with Solara in the belief that Solara's claim was valid rather than personal greed, making him somewhat of a rarity. Whilst honest and trustworthy, however, nevertheless his focus has always been on conquest of the North Coastlands, which he considers rightfully his. Owner of Norport.
==Lord Starn==
Master Assassin and Admiral of the Sea Hawks, a loose band of semi-legalised pirates who terrorise traffic in the Saurian Sea. He is King William's stepson, the first-born of William's wife from her first marriage, which ended in a skirmish with one of the first Elven scouting parties. Owner of Royal Farport and one of Solaras most committed allies.
==Lady Larstar==
Third Priestess of the Gemidiahist Church, she is the daughter of Duke Shinefeld, and so cousin to the King. Scheming and sly, she sees the twin Kings as obstacles to both her own quest for power and her divine mission to raise Humanity to ultimate power, goals between which she makes no distinction.