ERONVYR

Feara (wife)

Eronvyl (son)

**Eronvyr** was ruler over the Kingdom of Luthryn during the early years of the War of Fury. He was the first to stand against the dark powers of Yandirim, wounding and driving out the Mouth of Vulker from his lands. When Vulker's armies arrived to make their war against the people of Hal'hamoth, the Kingdom of Luthryn stood fast for decades under his resolute reign.

### **BIOGRAPHY**

#### **Preparation for the Throne**

Eronvyr was born to King Tironvyr I and Queen Luven of Luthryn. Tironvyr was Luthryn's first king, and he strongly desired a stable future for his lands and people. As a result, Eronvyr was indoctrinated with the qualities of good kingship from a very young age. Later in life, he met Feara, a beautiful elfa with similar convictions as his own. They married and had a son, whom they named Erevonyl. Fatherhood greatly influenced Eronvyr's perspective on kinghood, and he began to dearly care for each of his fellow people.

#### **Protector of Luthryn**

When Eronvyr became king, he was well-prepared and ruled with wisdom and integrity. His reign, however, was not easy. As he neared old age, rumors of dark powers stirring in the lands of Yandirim began surfacing. Ervonvyr, remembering his father's teachings, began building defenses to protect his people. Concurrently, Vulker sent his servant Thorgul, otherwise known as his Mouth, to corrupt the elves through means of cursed speech. The Mouth of Vulker was a skilled manipulator of Ulfast and persuaded many elven kings to neglect the threat of Yandirim. When he attempted to twist the mind of Eronvyr, however, he was silenced and wounded across the mouth with the king's blade, as well as banished from the realm. Eronvyr's rigorous steadfastness proved valuable, for when the forces of Yandirim did come, he and his people were ready.

Because the Kingdom of Luthryn was situated northwest, at the foot of the Umbariel Mountains, King Eronvyr saw it wise to ally with their dwarven neighbors. A year into Vulker's invasion, he signed a pact with the Kingdom of Azkatel, who were ruled by Kazukan the Potent. The two peoples rallied and scored key victories against orgok intruders. As the war continued, the elf Feranduil rose to prominence as Luthryn's champion. When Eronvyr realized Feranduil's potential, he humbly placed him as commander over the entire army. Feranduil won many battles for Luthryn, even sacking the fortress Thangorim and stealing a Tystar from Vulker's Amandiri.

#### **Death and Legacy**

Eronvyr, though very proud of his champion, focused his attention on preparing his son, Erevonyl, for the throne. Erevonyl paid heed to his father's wisdom, but possessed a more adventurous spirit. He would later ride to war with Feranduil and Eventar of Lindevell. Nevertheless, he was a good king, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.

After passing the crown to his son, Eronvyr died in 1389 at the age of 129. A kingship like his would never again be seen for generations; as the War of Fury passed, leaving many elven realms in ruins, the Kingdom of Luthryn stood strong, having withstood every attack that the Enemy assailed upon them. Because of Eronvyr's wisdom, compassion, and steadfastness, his people lived safely and prosperously for hundreds of years.

### **CHARACTER TRAITS**

Eronvyr was an astute yet modest learner, constantly seeking ways to better the lives of his people. Unlike many rulers, Eronvyr cared more for his subjects than his own well-being. His reign was marked by selflessness and provision for all who called him king. Though not a capable warrior by any means (for the War of Fury was fought in his elder years), he was fierce for the protection of his people and even wounded Thorgul across his mouth when he attempted to assuage the threat of Yandirim. Furthermore, Eronvyr was humble enough to give the mighty Feranduil full command over his armies. This move proved successful, as Feranduil trumped in several important battles for the Kingdom of Luthryn that would not have been won otherwise. Thus, Eronvyr's discarding of pride essentially won the war for his people. Furthermore, Eronvyr was seemingly incorruptible - though the Mouth of Vulker made use of all his dark powers and tricks, he could not taint his heart. Eronvyr's passionate love for his people steered him safe from all of Thorgul's influence, ultimately allowing him to keep the Kingdom of Luthryn free from the dark lord's reach.

Eronvyr's traits of wisdom, humility, love and fierceness all resulted from his deep longing to honor his father's wishes and prolong the security of Luthryn. He did so in a way that no other could do; because of him, the Kingdom of Luthryn flourished amidst the terrors of Yandirim. No other elven realm would find such fortune, for there was no other ruler like King Eronvyr.