Prince Regal

**Prince Regal**, also known as Regal the Lion, was a Prince of the **Vidin Empire** and was meant to be the Emperor by customs and decree after the death of his brother, Emperor Ulio II; however, Regal had declined becoming Emperor, taking up a General and military lifestyle instead. Therefore, he served as Imperial Marshal under the command of his uncle, Emperor Mezenge I, and was pivitol in bringing stability and order back into the Empire after the death of his brother and in the Second Invasion of Pedranier.

He served as one of Emperor Mezenge's chief advisors until Regal's assassination in 128 AL, on the orders of Emperor Mezenge.

He is regarded as the greatest military leaders of the Vidin Empire and in history. However, historian Osgar Lintonne, writer for **Prince Aurelander** had stated that **Ayken Lovewater** was still a better military commander.

As Emperors Ulio II and Mezenge I bore no living children at the time of their deaths, the Imperial dynasty continued through Prince Regal's line. Therefore, Prince Regal is the great grandfather of Emperor Mezenge III and the great great Grandfather of Prince Aurelander, Prince Cator, and Prince Ulio.

## Appearance and Personality

Prince Regal has been called the "most handsome of the Veydals". His face was stern, serious, and manly. He had long and radiant hair and had the typical traits of his house. Charcoal hair and bright hazel eyes. His jawline was sharp and strong. He had a deep and commanding voice. His most loyal officer, Garenten Sellsgood, said that Regal "had the body of any maiden's fantasy". Indeed, Regal was 6 foot 5 of pure muscle, no fat, and no rounded belly. Regal kept these features even as he grew older. Regal was the tallest among his family members. However, his nose was big and Prince Regal was insecure about that his entire life.

Regal was described as being the best swordsman of his time. His proficiency with a sword was said to be even better than his brothers. He was called "Calar Keats himself." He had an iconic self made longsword made of Aurberium, with a bright purple baby pebble at its pommel. When Regal wielded it, it became even more famous than the purple Imperial sword of House Veydal. It was never named by Prince Regal, but the army called it "Regal's Glory."

Regal was incredibly brave and never commanded his army from the rear, always leading his men from the front. He would enter the thick of the fighting and his purple lion's helmet struck teror into his enemies. He was charismatic, respected, and loved. His army remarked that "Regal would not let us kill our enemies unless he struck the first blow."

Prince Regal was left handed, which took many of his foes off guard.

## Early Life

Prince Regal was the second son to Emperor Navar II. As a child, he was always second best at everything compared to his elder brother. Prince Regal had despised his elder brother at a young age but eventually went onto love him. Prince Regal's jealousy at his brother's achievements pushed him to work on his skills even more.

Regal was more popular than his brother among the women at court. The young Regal would often be seen walking with countless women surrounding him at a young age, and it is therefore expected that Regal had sired many bastard children throughout his life. However, when Regal married, he remained dutiful to his wife.

When Ulio set sail to invade the Triumvirate Islands, Regal wanted to go, but to secure the succession, Ulio ordered Regal to remain in the Empire. Regal had stated he did not want to become Emperor at this point. When his brother perished at the battle of Courtar beach, Regal was summoned to be crowned. Regal had not wanted to be Emperor, but went regardless. However, at the same time, his uncle Mezenge had mustered a large army of sellswords and and cutthroats to obtain the throne for himself. Prince Regal, to avoid a civil war, declined the throne and withdrew his claim. Thus, Emperor Mezenge had been crowned as Emperor Mezenge I, uncle of Ulio II, son of Navar II, son of Norar II, son of Ulio I, son of Norar I, brother of Navar I, son of Veydal, the enternal Emperor of Vidin."

## Martial Uprising

Due to the failure of the Imperial campaign against the Triumvirate Islands, the Central Cloaks that had been promised lands rose up in rebellion, demanding lands be given to them. Sir Matis of Dye Island took command of 1,500 of the most elite and veteran Central Cloaks to rise up. Prince Regal was sent to deal with this uprising by his uncle Emperor, perhaps in the hopes that Prince Regal would die in the attempt and so Emperor Mezenge I could secure his reign. However, Emperor Mezenge I was impressed by the outcome of his nephew, as Prince Regal had crushed the most elite contingent of the Empire with regulars at the battle of Millcola River.

Prince Regal had fought in the thick of the fight, and even abandoned a shield to take up two swords. He was still beating veteran central cloaks with his weaker right hand. He personally duelled and killed Matis of Dye Island himself, cutting off his head.

## Quotes by Regal

### Not wanting the crown

"My uncle was made to rule, my brother and I were made to fight and be generals. I will not follow the mistakes of my brother. I withdraw my claim to the throne, and say Mezenge I is the rightful heir."

"I won't allow people to die for something I have never wanted."

### Encounterment with Matis of Dye Island

Matis of Dye Island: "So we finally meet, Prince. Are you sure you want to fight me?"

Prince Regal: "There won't be a fight, I am going to tear you traitor body apart under the sky."

### War with Pedranier

#### Warnings about Garmer

Emperor Mezenge: "Be careful nephew, I have faced Garmer. He is the best of all the Fanahrians."

Prince Regal: "That might be, your highness, but I am the best of all the humans."

#### With Garmer

"The Empire does not make a demand a second time. When we are done, that blue flower army of yours will forever be known as the red flower." - Prince Regal to Garmer Lovewater during their parly before the battle of Lesser Farm.

"Lovewater is alive. Take whatever men you need and don't leave a single stone unturned. Bring him to me, but I want him alive. I want to know how he managed to escape before killing him." - Prince Regal after seeing Garmer Lovewater's armour piece without a person inside.

## Quotes about Regal

"Prince Regal should have been Emperor. He would have made the finest and most noble of all Emperors." - Prince Aurelander.