King Rowan

King Rowan is a minor character in The unnamed RPG.

## Backstory

King Rowan was born as the only child of the previous monarch of Dynastria and their partner. From a young age, Rowan developed an interest in dual-wielding weapons, especially katanas.

He ascended to the throne when his parents died within a year of each other from unnamed illnesses. He struggled during his early reign, as he only had his advisors to support him. Eventually, he met a woman called Lianna Walton whilst visiting a blacksmith. He fell in love with her almost immediately and the two eventually married.

Rowan and Lianna had two beautiful daughters together, Amy and Abby, but soon after Abby's birth, Lianna was warned that she should stop having children as having any more would be too risky for her health.

One fateful day, a mysterious and deadly disease struck Dynastria, seemingly only affecting men. Whilst Rowan himself survived, some of his advisors and 90% of Dynastria's male population did not. Rowan was presented with a dilemma: He knew he had to do his bit to repopulate Dynastria, which meant he needed a male heir, but he didn't want to risk Lianna's health in having another child with her. He turned to her for advice, and she told him that the best way for him to get a male heir is to have a child with a different partner. She gave him her full consent as he searched for a potential partner. He eventually found three partners he felt were suitable, Jessica Palmer, Amelia Jackson and Lucy Charleston. Again with Lianna's full consent, he married all three of his new partners, forming a polygynous arrangement.

He and his three new co-wives immediately started the task at hand which was to produce a male heir for Rowan. Jessica, Amelia and Lucy all fell pregnant quite quickly and they soon learned that Jessica and Amelia were carrying boys but Lucy was carrying a girl. Rowan made sure to support Lucy and make sure she did not feel left out, as he knew she can't control what gender her child is. Jessica gave birth first to a healthy baby boy called Quinten. Amelia gave birth soon after to a healthy baby boy called Christian. Lucy also gave birth soon after to a healthy baby girl called Blair.

Now with a male heir, Rowan relaxed slightly, before proceeding to have a second, and then a third child with each of his three new co-wives. Jessica had another boy, Lawrence, and a girl, Vivienne. Amelia also had another boy, Lorran, and a girl, Eliza. Lucy had another girl, Camilla and finally a boy, Silas. Rowan's eleven children were born in the following order: Amy, Abby, Quinten, Christian, Blair, Lawrence, Lorran, Camilla, Vivienne, Eliza and Silas.

Despite his actions in growing his family, he also made sure that his Queen, Lianna, did not feel left out. He allowed her to keep that title, and gave his other three co-wives the title Princess Consort instead. When each of his eleven children were old enough, he presented them with one of the following special weapons proving their connection to the Dynastria Royal Family: **Flarestrike Blade**, **Umbral Dagger**, **Voidcaller Axe**, **Emberheart Bow**, **Stormsurge Staff**, **Chaoscleaver Halberd**, **Arcane Tome**, **Radiant Trident**, **Ethereal Edge**, **Vortex Scythe** and **Dawnbreaker Sword**.

## Personality

As a ruler, Rowan demonstrates a strong sense of duty and responsibility towards his kingdom. His ability to ascend to the throne after the deaths of his parents reflects his capacity for leadership and decision-making, even in challenging circumstances. He shows a commitment to his people by seeking advice from his advisors during the early years of his reign, indicating a willingness to collaborate and make informed choices for the betterment of Dynastria.

Rowan's interests and skills also extend to his personal life. His affinity for dual-wielding weapons, particularly katanas, reveals a desire for mastery and precision. This interest likely contributes to his strategic thinking and combat prowess, which may have shaped his approach to ruling and decision-making.

In matters of the heart, Rowan's love for Queen Lianna is palpable. His immediate connection with her and their subsequent marriage speaks to his ability to recognize genuine emotion and his willingness to follow his heart. His commitment to Lianna's well-being, especially after her health concerns, demonstrates his deep caring nature and a desire to protect those he loves.

Rowan's actions during the crisis of the disease that affected Dynastria's male population showcase his adaptability and pragmatism. His decision to marry additional partners, driven by the need to secure a male heir while safeguarding Lianna's health, reveals his ability to make difficult choices for the greater good.

Moreover, Rowan's success in forging meaningful relationships with his new co-wives suggests a person who is empathetic and skilled in maintaining harmonious connections. His assurance that Queen Lianna will remain his foremost love despite his growing attachment to the other partners showcases his desire to uphold the significance of each relationship.

In essence, King Rowan emerges as a well-rounded individual with qualities such as duty, leadership, adaptability, compassion, and a deep capacity for love. His unique blend of traits contributes to his effective leadership as a monarch and his ability to nurture genuine connections with those in his life.