The DeLeon Family

The DeLeon family are the royal family of the Royaume.

Since the age of King DeLeon I, known as the Founder King in story and rhyme, this family has called the Royal Palace it's home and presided over the affairs of the Crown Court and their own citizenry. The Family holds several noble titles as well as the royal titles.

## Present Day

The incumbent King DeLeon XIV is Landricus DeLeon, and his son Beatrix DeLeon is the Crown Prince under his rule. Landricus was the unfavourite compared to his older brother, the Crown Prince in their youth, but with the untimely end to his older brother's line he begrudgingly took the position of King.

## Becoming King DeLeon

The title of King DeLeon is held by the current king, and awarded posthumously by the King and the crown court to those kings whose rulership was considered to be of great historical and social importance. Kings not considered to have made a meaningful contribution to the culture of the Royaume are stricken from the record, and are not granted a numerical position as a DeLeon king.

While some kings stricken from the record are remembered, such as Mad King Berenne, many have been forgotten. Only those leaders thought worthy are added to the statues in the Courtyard of Kings.

## Line of Succession (Notable)

### King DeLeon (129 DE)

DeLeon the First, founder of the Royaume and considered to have been blessed by the gods themselves. Considered a wise ruler for his time, and a tactical genius. He expanded what was a small city of humans across the globe to form the earliest kingdom of the Royaume. Sadly, his appearance is lost to time as the statue that serves as the base for artistic portrayals was actually constructed over a century after his death.

### DeLeon II (320 DE)

Grandson of DeLeon the First, DeLeon the second furthered his grandfather's plans and expanded outward yet more. He founded the City of Lions and Royals, which would become the capital of the Royaume.

### DeLeon III (411 DE)

The founder of the Royal Palace and the constructor of the aisle of kings as seen in the Royal Palace. DeLeon III was a well-regarded leader beloved by his people.

### DeLeon IV (650 DE)

The first King DeLeon not to be descended from the royal line, but instead having married into it. A philosopher and poet from the Elven Domain, DeLeon IV wrote many books on the rights of citizens that are still held today as the cornerstones of civil rights. He passed into law the recognition that nobles were not more special by birth than the common folk, and laws on fair pay.

### DeLeon V (736 DE)

Defended the Royaume during the First Crusade, fighting off the orcs and expanding the holds of the Royaume to the mountains and further still, to the northern coast.

### DeLeon VI (832 DE)

The first second son to be crowned. Raised as a preacher, he is known for having performed many miracles to heal people stricken with plague, and led the construction of many towns and cities along the northern coast.

### Mad King Berenne (989 DE)

Infamous king stricken from the line of DeLeons. Believed to have an adled mind due to possible in-breeding, though this is debated. Berenne was known for enacting many insane declarations, including the "War of Halves", where his right half declared war on his left, on the pretext of his right hand not knowing just what, exactly, his left was up to.

### DeLeon VII (1072 DE)

The king who led open negotiations with the Democracy of Terra, leading to peace when it looked like a war was brewing between the two people. He is remembered as being stunningly good looking, with long flowing hair of silvery white.

### DeLeon VIII (1100 DE)

He married into the line, betrothing the niece of DeLeon VII. He brokered many agreements of free trade with Midland, and ensued peace between the two nations, despite his court pressing for war. Interestingly, he was not canonized as a DeLeon king until the rule of DeLeon X!, in what was considered an effort to promote peace as a solution to wars.

### DeLeon IX (1231 DE)

Although not a particularly fruitful or accomplished leader, DeLeon IX's rule was marked by the Inawynn Rebellion less than a couple of years after he was crowned. Despite this early setback, he developed a reputation for being decisive and quick-thinking, and was the first king since DeLeon VI to lead troops into battle without being present at the battle himself.

### DeLeon X (1450 DE)

During his rule, the forces of Orcguard, led by the tribe of Dr'a Kassur, attempted to recolonize the northern Royaume, he fought many brave battles and at the Battle of Haelpass was killed in the line of duty, his rule passing on to his son who was also present during the battle.

### DeLeon XI (1547 DE)

A king considered somewhat ineffectual during his rule. Although the unfavourite to take command, following his defeat of the Dr'a Kassur at Haelpass he was pushed into the roll. He would frequently prefer to write poetry, read books, and sing songs. He founded many schools and knightly orders due to his love of chivalry. He had two daughters he loved dearly, but after his wife died during the birth of the youngest, he became despondent and never sired another child. The lack of a male heir following his death was a major factor in the lead up to the Civil War.

### DeLeon XII (1602 DE)

After a period of several years of war, DeLeon XII ascended the throne, marrying the victorious of the two sisters. His recognition was in part so that his wife could have the title of Queen DeLeon XII, and thanks to their joint leadership the Royaume entered a golden age.

### DeLeon XIII (1700 DE)

Argento DeLeon was king through the disease known as the Hunger, and managed to keep his people unified despite fracturous in-fighting. His son was considered the main power behind the throne in his later years, however, and it was well known that it was through his command that many of the worst aspects of The Hungering were averted.

Although Argento was known for having up to two male and two female Chatelaines in his castle at any time, there were a distinct lack of royal bastards in his time, leading to several comedic songs on the topic.

### DeLeon XIV (1754 DE)

Currently King DeLeon in name only, it is unknown if the current holder of this title, Landricus DeLeon, is going to go down in history as a king worthy of the name or one stricken from the list. He was the younger brother of DeLeon XIII, and was never known for politics, instead spending most of his youth on the battlefield.