Kurtis Carlysle I

**Kurtis Carlysle I** was the sixth of Ho

Siblings: Kenn, Krys, Kayne I, Trystan, Calysta, Caela, and Thessa Carlysle

use Carlysle to sit on the throne of Scaeptre, ruling from 138 A.K. to 153 A.K. as king, being crowned at an old age after the enormous reign of his father, James.

## Appearance and character

Kurtis was a plump and cheerful man, who contained a peaceful kingdom for the largest part of hs reign. His hair curled slightly and was the typical Carlysle brown, but it had turned partly grey already when he ascended the throne. His were a dark green and he had quite a long and white beard. King Kurtis often wore loose sleeves and cloaks, for he hated the way tight clothing pressured his body. His crown was a simple and light band of gold with red rubies around it.

Because Kurtis ruled from an old age, he was a wise man for his entire reign and even hinted toward being a religious man, which caused some trouble. The nobles respected him and the smallfolk seemed to love him as well as respect him. Even though he was described as indecisive and quick to doubt, he mostly made the right decisions.

## History

### **Childhood**

Kurtis was born in 77 A.K. to his father King James I and his mother Queen Waylyn Braeden-Carlysle in the Capital, a few years after the end of the First Braeden Rebellion. He originally had an older brother, Kenn, but he was killed by a revolting brotherhood of the Five Gods in 85 A.K.. Kurtis had many younger siblings as well: 3 younger brothers, Kayne, Krys, and Trystan. He had three younger sisters as well: Calysta, Caela, and Thessa. His father had ascended the throne two years before his birth, when Kurtis' half-greatuncle King Janyn I died at the Battle for the Horn. During his childhood, Kurtis loved playing with his many siblings and studying in the library of the Capital. He was often cheerful and did not worry about his problems, but the death of his older brother Kenn changed a lot. He became less joyful and spent much more time away, alone.

### **Voyages**

As he became older and older, he enjoyed travelling and discovering the world. He did this with his brother Krys at first, but one time they encountered a storm at sea and Krys lost his life. Kurtis survived, but he stranded on a beach in Silva. There he lived for many years and learned a lot about the people, while House Carlysle believed both sons had died. Kayne had already been named Prince Royale and heir to Scaeptre, when Kurtis returned home at the feast to celebrate the new century. His parents were overjoyed to see him, but this did create a feud between him and Kayne. He blamed Kurtis for the death Krys, and still wanted to sit the throne.

### **Back Home**

Kurtis was named heir once again, and was even named into the council of his father. This angered Kayne, but he promised his older brother he would respect their father and kneel to him. After he was settled home again, Kurtis married Lady Hadara Deepwood. They had a happy marriage, which was something Kurtis needed to calm down. Because he had a love for books, stories, and heroes, Kurtis and Hadara named their first son Keith, for Keith 'the Warrior' Carlysle. He was the first heir to the throne who would claim the title 'II' (the second) in their name.

### **the Five**

In 109 A.K., many brotherhoods of the Five came to the Capital to personally apologize for the treasonous acts of their brothers some decades past, who murdered Prince Kenn. Kurtis was impressed by their religion and even spent some time with their leaders, who knew a lot of the world. Kurtis told them he experienced a lot of different religions during his time in Silva, which was his excuse later. James, however, was not pleased. He was disgusted at the fact that these pious men roamed his city, his realm. This remained so for decades, and James grew tired of trying to remove them all. He did grow old, though. King James died at the age of 80, in 138 A.K..

### **King Kurtis Carlysle I**

Kurtis was crowned in the Hall of a Thousand Tears by his brother, Kayne. He used his father's crown and was a just ruler. He proved to be calm and forgiving, though, and this caused some trouble in the year of 152 A.K.. Kurtis was already very old by then. He left the brotherhoods of the Five completely alone, and the smallfolk resented him for it. They roamed freely through the city and bothered all who came outside. Their numbers grew and grew steadily, causing a ture problem. Kurtis became sick in 153 A.K. because of the stress, and all prepared his son Keith for the crown, but another saw his oppurtunity and claimed for all to see. With the help of his sister Caela, King Kayne Carlysle I sat on the throne. Shortly after, Kurtis died.