Ryger ir'Wynarn

—Ryger, on his plans to unite the Principalities

High Prince **Ryger ir'Wynarn** is the leader and prince of the Seadragons, and the highest ranking leader among the Lhazaar Principalities.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Ryger is a broad shouldered man with silver-streaked brown hair and a beard. He has lightly tanned skin and severe brown eyes.

### **Personality**

Ryger is known mostly through reputation as a charismatic and cunning leader. A chess master who can easily work a room and watches his subjects with sharp eyes. He is adaptable and clever, known to change tactics whenever he needs to, and wearing as many hats as he must in order to achieve his goals. Being around him can feel like getting caught in a lion's den, for better or worse.

## **Biography**

### **Background**

Ryger is the leader of the Seadragon Principality, with Regalport as his port-of-call. He has claims to be of the blood-line of the Galifar kings, though it is unknown if there is any truth to his claim. He hopes to unite all the princes under his banner, but he is far from accomplishing that lofty goal.

As high prince, Ryger is seen as a leader among equals, and most of the sea barons and pirate lords bow to his wisdom and counsel (though not yet to his rule). Those who refuse to pay heed to Ryger do so quietly, so as not to attract the attention of his warships and loyal warriors. Ryger has ruled the Seadragon Principality for fifteen years, after winning the title from his predecessor, Horget Black.

Circa 991, he put together a cunning plan to send Varis Greenleaf to House Lyrandar as a double agent, in an effort to bridge alliances with the House. Unfortunately due to Varis's disappearance, this plan fell through and House Lyrandar allied with the Diresharks. In lieu of this loss, the Seadragons opted to ally with House Orien, as well as the Wind Whisperers of Orthoss and the gnomes of Lorghalen. The Seadragons and House Lyrandar remain on bad terms.

It was Ryger who gathered a council of captains and went to Thronehold to represent the Principalities in the talks that ended the war. He has adopted some of the laws of mainland Khorvaire, like the Code of Galifair, though he pays lip service more than enforces it. This makes Regalport a popular destination for those who prefer a more lax attitude compared to the other great cities of mainland Khorvaire.

### Metanoia Blues

#### Chapter 3: Three Ships-a-Sailing

Ryger was first seen by En at the Galleria of Shadows, attending the Folly of the Four Sons. He would later leave The Principalities to do business in Newthrone, Q'barra, contacting Varis Greenleaf through a House Sivis scribe.

#### Chapter 6: Three of a Kind

Returning to Regalport, Ryger finally meets with Varis in person. After a brief interrogation, Ryger shakes Varis's hands and welcomes his old first mate back into the Seadragons with a smile. During the same meeting Ryger is introduced to the trio that rescued Varis from a hag's curse, Audrey Whistler, Luca, and Gil Gasket. He takes note of all three strange youngsters, becoming aware of their individual goals.

#### Chapter 7: Death of the Artist

Ryger attends the "a New Khorvaire" art auction. During the gallery viewing he liaises with his fellow Seadragons, and makies friendly conversation with Baron Elar d'Thuranni. During the bidding, a hoard of zombies suddenly attack. Ryger is quick to the draw, calling his fellow Seadragons to him and fending off the hoard. Once the zombies are dealt with, Ryger demands to know how something like this could have happened.

When Tarek's body is discovered in the gallery, Ryger relents to a Medani investigation, tension growing between him and Elar.

## **Relationships**

### ***Varis Greenleaf***

Once his first mate, Ryger was willing to trust Varis with the hefty responsibility of sowing the seeds of an alliance with House Lyrander, Ryger regards Varis with a friendly tone, and is happy to see him return from the dead despite Varis's failure.

### ***Miraldine Frostroot***

Ryger regards Miraldine as an up-and-comer and business savvy. He has entrusted her to captain one of the ships protecting the bay.