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**King John Koopa VI**, historically known as **The Feeble King**, is the twenty-eighth monarch of the Koopa Kingdom, who began his reign at the age of nine months old in the year 1445 following the death of his father King John Koopa V. He is one of the main characters in *Wars of Frozen Flames* episode, debuting in the first episode of the series, named after the title he was given by historians, "The Feeble King".

John VI is arguably one of the worst kings in the history of the Koopa Kingdoms. While not a mean or unkind figure, he is shown to be naïve, childish, cowardly, stupid, and very easily manipulated by his subjects, particularly those loyal to his Queen, Cynder Von Bohnenrotte. He hates executions and fighting, preferring to just sit around and drink with his friends. This eventually lead to the Koopa Kingdom's disastrous defeat in the Hundred and Eight Years War, and also lost his position as the King of the Bohnenkraut Kingdom. He passed out after receiving this news due to a mental breakdown and entered a vegetative state, which causes Lord Sigmund Phoenix, John's King's Claw, to take the role of regent until Lord Richard Koopa deposes Sigmund and has him arrested. Once John makes a full recovery, Cynder has him arrest Richard and free Sigmund and give him his position back, to which John agrees, but Richard flees the scene before getting arrested.

As revealed in part II of "The Feeble King", John VI suffers from a mental illness known as "Bohnenkraut Madness", which was passed off by his mother Klaudia, who did not suffer from it herself, but carried the genes that can provoke the illness. "Bohnenkraut Madness" induces insanity and unhinged behaviour on anyone who suffers from it, and in John VI's case, it manifests as him having the mental age of a child.

King John VI is based on King Henry VI of England.

## History

### Prior to Wars of Frozen Flames

#### Early Life

John was born to King John Koopa V and Queen Klaudia Von Speckbohne, daughter of King Klaus Von Speckbohne VI, in the year 1445, and became King at the age of nine months after his father died in a mustie accident, which coincidentally he also became the King of the Bohnenkraut Kingdom after Klaus Von Speckbohne VI’s passing. Due to John being so young, his uncles, Princes Blayne and Joseph, were appointed as Regents of both Kingdoms, with Blayne having to continue the war against the Von Speckbohne family for control of the Bohnenkraut Kingdom, and Joseph having to raise the infant John after he was separated from his mother Klaudia following her second marriage to Sir Arwin Solberg after John V's death.

#### Marriage

Once John came of age, his King’s Claw, Lord Alfred De La Korde, went into the Bohnenkraut Kingdom to meet Lord Rugar Von Bohnenrotte, Duke of Bohnenrotte, to arrange a marriage between John and the Duke’s daughter, Lady Cynder, in return of Rugar supporting John VI's claim as King of the Bohnenkraut Kingdom. Despite Cynder making a good first impression, John cried and threw a tantrum because she wasn't the bride he wanted to marry, claiming that he "wanted the blonde one". The marriage was loveless, as John barely paid attention to her because of his childish distaste for women, and Cynder despised him for both ignoring her and his incompetence. She instead seduced several of John's cabinet members, such as Sir Blayne Phoenix and one of John's half-brothers, Sir Theodrick Solberg.

#### The Nordskal Ridge Campaign

Following the death of Prince Blayne Koopa in the year 1465, the effort on the war against the Bohnenkraut Kingdom notably began to decline. Lord Richard Koopa, the Duke of Sherbet Land and who had being Chief Lieutenant up until that point, was removed from his position and moved to the Frosted Kingdom by King John VI, being replaced by Lord Sigmund Phoenix as per Queen Cynder's request to her husband. Richard's replacement however, led a disastrous campaign in Nordskal Ridge, as he fled the battlefield and abandoned his troops, who were subsequently slain by the Bohnenkraut forces, with the Koopa Kingdom ultimately losing the territory to the Bohnenkraut Kingdom.

#### Aftermath of the Nordskal Ridge Campaign

The fall of Nordskal Ridge and the slaughtering of thousands of troops infuriated King John VI's last surviving uncle Prince Joseph, who proceeded to openly criticize John's decision of replacing Richard with Sigmund, which caused Sigmund to order for Joseph to be imprisoned. It is known that prior to his arrest, Prince Joseph had written a letter to John VI, stating that he had important information to be shared with him. Joseph was never able to pass on this information to his nephew, however, as three days after his imprisonment, he died of what is commonly believed to be "non-suspicious circumstances", but in reality he was most likely murdered under the orders of Sigmund to keep him quiet about what he had to say to the King.

The war had left the Kingdom at the brink of belligerent and financial ruin, causing the common folk to grow tired of the situation, leading to many of them to start an anarchist revolt. In an attempt to keep things under control, Lord Alfred De La Korde took the blame for King John VI's actions, managing to secure peace for a brief period of time. By doing this however, he met his demise, as he was later on ambushed and murdered by a swarm of anarchist peasants.

### The Feeble King

#### Part I

King John Koopa VI is first introduced during the Royal Cabinet, which is being held as a way to look for a solution to the anarchist revolts the kingdom has been suffering from. When John is asked for his opinions, it is shown that he is sleeping. John proves to be rather incompetent, not being able to come up with a reasonable solution to the problems of his kingdom, being scolded by the various nobles, who negatively compare him to his father and grandfather, and exasperating his wife Cynder. The meeting is soon cut short by a Parakarry, who announces the arrival of John's second cousin and heir, Lord Richard Koopa, duke of Sherbet Land. John is excited about Richard's visit, but the excitement soon dies when it's revealed that Richard arrived at the castle to offer himself as the new King's Claw following Alfred De La Korde's death. Once John and Cynder reveal that the position was given to Lord Sigmund Phoenix instead (which as revealed later in the episode, Cynder requested John to do after being convinced by Sigmund's son Blayne), Richard is more than displeased, as Sigmund deserted his troops and left them to be slaughtered, with John instructing Richard to leave after Richard calls Sigmund "a clotpole". After the duke of Sherbet Land leaves, Queen Cynder scolds John, telling him that he should have defended Sigmund.

Later in the episode, John is seen enjoying some wine with Lord Symon Blackfoot, Lord Sigmund Phoenix and Sir Theodrick Solberg while Queen Cynder executes the peasants responsible for the anarchist revolts despite the fact that John promised them mercy. A few days after this event, King John names Sir Blayne Phoenix Captain of Karhar City, with Blayne promising not to fail him. Right after this, John's half sister-in-law, Lady Jane Phoenix comes in with her newborn baby James so that the king can meet him. John is impressed with the baby, going as far as stating that he has the feeling he will achieve big things in the future. The moment is soon cut by Cynder, who reminds Jane that due to her status as a widow, she is not allowed to keep James and must give him away to someone at the service of the crown once she remarries. Jane begs the Queen and her uncle Sigmund not to separate her from her son, but her pleas are ignored. Jane then takes James and runs off the castle crying. John feels bad for Jane, but Cynder is cold and dismissive of them, insulting John and causing him to start crying.

A few days later, Queen Cynder organizes a Loveday Feast, to which she informs the various noble houses, including the duke of Sherbet Land and his family. John is present at Loveday Feast, where he is shown dancing and drinking, much to the disappointment of Rickon Koopa. During the feast itself, Queen Cynder announces that she has laid an egg, giving John an heir and displacing Lord Richard as the heir, revealing that she organized the Loveday Feast to mock him over not being the heir to the throne anymore. Richard loses his patience with the John's wife and advisors, even calling John out on it, causing John to start crying. An armed conflict is about to unleash, but it is interrupted by a Parakarry delivering a letter from the Bohnenkraut Kingdom, announcing the fall of Oho Oasis to the Bohnenkraut forces, ending the War and causing the Koopa throne to lose it's final territory on the Bohnenkraut Kingdom. Following this, King John suffers a mental breakdown and collapses, to the shock of all the attendees.

#### Part II

As explained by a bishop, King John VI has fallen into a vegetative state, rendering him immobile and unable to rule the realm. As per Queen Cynder's orders, Lord Sigmund Phoenix is named regent until John recovers. Lord Richard learns this thanks to an anonymous letter and marches towards the Koopa Castle with his forces, having Sigmund imprisoned for his crimes against the realm and taking both the position of King's Claw and regent for himself. Richard fulfills these roles throughout 1476, and takes decisions such as having the nobility hand over part of their lands to house refugees from the Koopa Kingdom's former territory in the Bohnenkraut Kingdom as a result of the realm being severely indebted.

A year passes and King John VI recovers from his vegetative state. As soon as she learns from this, Queen Cynder informs John of everything Richard had done while he was gone and commands him to imprison Richard, return the lands to the nobles and restore Sigmund as the King's Claw, to which agrees. However, Richard flees the Valley and escapes arrest. John also meets his newborn son Prince Godwin, but he's rather uncaring about the child.

#### Part III

After making a full recovery and being released from the Black Tower respectively, King John and Lord Sigmund begin to undo all the changes Lord Richard had introduced during his time as regent. Believing that the Duke of Sherbet Land had been successfully arrested by John's half-brothers, Queen Cynder orders Sir Blayne Phoenix, who had returned from the Bohnenkraut Kingdom, to place Richard's youngest sons, Tobias and Rickon, in captivity. At a Cabinet Meeting, the first John has attended since his recovery, he announces that all nobles shall get the lands they had to turn over back and that Lord Sigmund Phoenix is the King's Claw once again, to the frustration of Lord Berwick and Sir Torrence Python, who withdraw from the cabinet. Shortly after this, Sir Rodrick and Theodrick Solberg interrupt the meeting, informing the King and Queen that Lord Richard escaped arrest, much to their shock.

In light of these events, King John organizes a Great Council Meeting at his castle, which takes place a few days after he learns of Lord Richard avoiding arrest. Here, John, alongside Cynder and Sigmund, informs his allies of the current situation with the Duke of Sherbet Land, publicly declaring him an enemy to the throne and letting everyone know that they are holding two of his sons hostage on the Black Tower. After Lady Jane Phoenix points out that Lord Richard won't return to the Valley on his own, but with an army, Sigmund reassures her that they will answer with an army of their own, which includes the King, making John nervous.

The next day, King John is being trained by the upcoming battle by Cynder, Sigmund, Blayne, Rodrick and Theodrick, wielding the sword that once belonged to his father, King John V, "The Wildfire". In that moment they are greeted with Lord Gerald Garnet's presence, who claims to have switched his loyalty from Lord Richard to King John, and in order to prove so, has betrayed Lady Anna Koopa, Richard's daughter and Garnet's wife, and taken her hostage, offering her to Queen Cynder as a personal slave. This act pleases Sigmund, Blayne and Cynder, horrifies Rodrick and Theodrick, but John is merely disappointed by it, as he expected beer when Lord Garnet stated he had a gift. Later on during the day, John grants knighthood to Korrin Sylver, who was once his squire, as well as few other young men.

King John is very afraid of fighting in the Battle of Whomp City, where he is supposed to be the head of the Kayenne forces, and instead hides in a barn, with Lord Tyebolt and Lord Horace Sylver accompanying him for protection. The battle turns unfavorable for the Kayenne forces, with the finishing blow being a storm of arrows unleashed by Lord Ghaston Thornton's men. Lord Tyebolt soon loses his patience with King John's cowardness while Lord Sylver tries to come up with reasons to justify the King's behaviour. Ultimately, the three of them are found by the Sherbet forces, with Lord Berwick personally capturing King John. This and Lord Sigmund Phoenix's execution ensure the Sherbet Forces' triumph over the Kayenne Forces in the Battle of Whomp City.

## Appearance

Like his father and grandfather, John VI has maroon red skin. He is a dragon-koopa like every monarch before him, having claws, a spiked tail, multiples of teeth and two horns. His facial expressions often appear much more cowardly and innocent compared to other Koopa Kings such as King Bowser Koopa II or his father and grandfather.

## Personality

John is shown to be very feeble. Having the mentality of a child, he is shown to be a coward that hates executions due to there being too much blood and screaming involved. He pleads not to be yelled at or cries and throws tantrums when people such as Cynder tell him to do his job and was shown to cry over falling from his mustie. His stupidity is also shown when it is revealed that he believes that the world is only six hundred years old after Robert showed his sword saying it belonged to a Sherbet King from a thousands of years ago, and when it is revealed that he doesn't know what a textbook is when Lord Ironside asks if he hasn't been reading the textbook he was given by him, to which it is then stated that John barely knows how to read or write.

John is shown to not like women, referring to them as "gross", which is highly likely to be the reason as to why he would often ignore Cynder throughout their marriage, causing Cynder to look for the love John never gave her in other men, mainly Sir Blayne Phoenix and Sir Theodrick Solberg. That said, John is shown to be on good terms with his half-sister in-law Lady Jane Phoenix, probably implying that he is more repulsed about the sexual aspects of women than women themselves.

It's stated that most of John's problems are a result of him being mentally ill. Most especially, he suffers from Bohnenkraut Madness, which is a mental illness that has been affecting members of the Von Speckbohne family for ages and which was passed off to him via his mother. This illness causes John to act in a deranged way, causing him to have the mental age of a child.

## Gallery

a young John VI in a Flashback from The Feeble King (2/4)