King Cedric

King Cedric is a minor character in The unnamed RPG.

## Backstory

King Cedric was born into the Tidewatch Royal Family as the only child of the previous monarch and their partner. He was given the title Crown Prince of Tidewatch. From a young age, he received an extensive education and began training with weapons. He expressed some loneliness for not having any siblings to play with, as his mother was told that having another child would be too risky. His parents, who knew about his feelings of loneliness, tried their best to give him a fulfilling childhood by introducing him to the young children of some of the staff members.

When Cedric turned 19, he received the Trident **Tidebreaker** from his father, who was too old to wield the weapon himself. Cedric immediately began training with the unfamiliar weapon. Despite some setbacks with the weapon, including accidentally injuring himself with it multiple times, he fully mastered it after a few years of practice.

Tragedy struck a few years later, as his parents were assassinated whilst they were away on an official engagement to a neighbouring kingdom. Despite his citizens' grief at the loss of the former King and Queen, Cedric was widely accepted as the new King of Tidewatch. The first few years of his reign consisted of renovating the royal palace and finding a partner whom he can produce an heir with. Eventually he was made aware of a talented sorceress called Seraphina Delfino was making a visit to Tidewatch. The two fell in love with each other almost immediately, and it was not long before he proposed marriage, with Seraphina gladly accepting.

On the day of their wedding, Cedric presented Seraphina with the Rapier **Tidecaller**, which he had wielded in training many years ago. A few weeks later, his advisors told him about the risk of leaving the Lagoon Amulet, the key to the Vault of Tidewatch which contains the Legendary Sword **Lagoon's Whisper**, whole. So he decided to break it into twenty pieces: The Aqua Crown, the Oceanic Medallion, the Aquamarine Brooch, the Coral Amulet, the Turquoise Bracelet, the Aqua Locket, the Azure Ring, the Lapis Pendant, the Radiant Amber, the Aquamarine Necklace, the Solar Sapphire, the Lunar Rose, the Gilded Turquoise, the Celestial Tear, the Sapphire Shard, the Amethyst Droplet, the Jasper Coral, the Verdant Leaf, the Onyx Tear and the Crystal Reflection.

Cedric and Seraphina then discussed how they could keep the twenty pieces safe. Cedric suggested they have twenty children, one for each piece of the Lagoon Amulet. Seraphina knew the risks associated with bearing numerous children in quick succession, but willingly agreed. During the next nineteen years, Seraphina endured nineteen pregnancies and twenty births, as the eleventh pregnancy consisted of non-identical twins. Cedric and Seraphina left adequate time, around three months, between the birth of one child and conceiving the next, to give Seraphina's body time to sufficiently (but not fully) recover from her previous pregnancy. During her pregnancies, Cedric presented her with loose silk dresses of differing colours to help soothe her during her discomfort. At some point before or during Seraphina's first pregnancy, he had finished building the palace's garden, which was named Seraphina's Garden in her honour, and the palace's heated indoor swimming pool with a small gap in the wall which allows access to a shallow resting area which Seraphina often relied upon during her pregnancies.

After their twentieth child, Princess Daphne, was born, King Cedric and Queen Seraphina agreed to stop having children, due to Seraphina being told that her body could only endure a maximum of five additional pregnancies, and the fact that they had the twenty children they were aiming for. Now free from the discomfort of back-to-back pregnancies, Seraphina's body began to fully recover as Cedric continued to support her. Seraphina, upon her full recovery, presented Cedric with the Shield **Tidal Aegis**.

Cedric personally taught all of his twenty children how to swim in the palace's swimming pool. Some struggled more than others at first, but all twenty of the children became masters. He also hired tutors and instructors to give his children the best education possible, and to instruct them how to defend themselves in battle. When his children reached the age of 17, he gave them a special weapon each: **Water's Embrace**, **Water's Elegance**, **Aquashroud**, **Coral Dancers**, **Triton's Wrath**, **Sirena's Lament**, **Maelstrom Hammer**, **Serenity's Surge**, **Aquaflare**, **Neptune's Sapphire**, **Neptune's Rose**, **Oceanstorm**, **Starslammers**, **Tsunami Spire**, **Aquavine**, **Coral Compasses**, **Mirage Scepter**, **Abyssal Fang**, **Youthful Mirage**, and since Prince Kai wanted a pair of swords, Cedric gave him **Dawnbringer** and **Duskbringer**.

## Personality

King Cedric of Tidewatch is a man of profound integrity, strength, and compassion. Born into royalty, he carries the weight of his responsibilities with grace and unwavering dedication. Cedric is a loving husband, father, and ruler, known for his deep sense of duty and his genuine concern for the well-being of his family and his kingdom.

Cedric's upbringing instilled in him a strong moral compass and a keen understanding of his role as a leader. He possesses a natural ability to connect with people, from his closest advisors to the citizens of Tidewatch. He is approachable, listening attentively to the concerns of his subjects and taking their opinions into consideration when making decisions.

As a father, Cedric is both nurturing and protective. His commitment to his children's education and training demonstrates his belief in fostering their individual growth and potential. He imparts not only practical skills but also values of honour, respect, and responsibility. Cedric's support of his children's unique interests and aspirations reflects his desire to see each of them flourish in their own way.

In his relationship with Queen Seraphina, Cedric's love is unwavering and steadfast. He cherishes her strength, intelligence, and magical abilities, valuing her partnership in both their personal and political lives. Their shared vision for the kingdom and mutual respect for each other's contributions form the foundation of their powerful bond.

Cedric's leadership style is marked by strategic thinking, diplomacy, and a commitment to justice. He seeks solutions that benefit his people as a whole and is willing to make difficult decisions to ensure the prosperity and safety of Tidewatch. His loyalty to his kingdom is matched only by his love for his family.

While Cedric is a capable and accomplished ruler, he also faces challenges and doubts like anyone else. His past loneliness and the responsibilities of his position sometimes weigh heavily on him. However, he finds strength in his relationships, his commitment to his people, and his desire to make Tidewatch a better place.

Overall, King Cedric is a multidimensional character with a balance of strength and vulnerability. His love for his family, dedication to his kingdom, and genuine concern for the well-being of those he serves make him a truly compelling and relatable figure.