Sir Robert Koopa

*"So I should just marry some random harlot I've never met and know nothing about, and be expected to just deal with it?"* - The Feeble King (2/4)

**Sir Robert Koopa**, nicknamed **Rob** by his family, is the eldest son of Lord Richard Koopa, the duke of Sherbet Land during the late 15th century, and Lady Tulisa Python, being their second child overall. As Lord Richard's oldest son, he is the heir to the dukedom of Sherbet Land. Robert is a major character in *Wars of Frozen Flames*, debuting in the mini-series' first part "The Feeble King". Robert is a skilled and sensible swordsman and warrior, yet has no interest in politics whatsoever, preferring to spend his time practising his swordsman skills, jousting or drinking among other things. His interests clash with those of his parents, which escalates once he decides he wants to marry his mistress Joanna Tyebolt.

## History

### Backstory

Robert was the first-born son of Lord Richard Koopa and Lady Tulisa Python, being their second child overall. In spite of his sister Olivia being older than him, Robert was made heir of Richard's land and possessions due to females not being able to inherit land or titles during those times.

Robert is stated to have always been a good warrior, likely hinting that he has been practising with his skills since a young age. On the other hand, Robert has never been interested in politics, claiming that he finds them boring and pointless. This side of Robert has never pleased Richard or Tulisa, fearing that his lack of interest in politics will have a negative impact on Robert once he became Lord of Sherbet Land. Robert seems to fear the idea of abandoning his family once he gets married due to his older sister Olivia not having returned ever since she left for Skyland with her husband, possibly implying that Robert developed this fear when his sister left and never returned.

### The Feeble King

#### Part I

Robert is first introduced having a practise sword fight with his brother Tobias, while his other brothers, Halbert and Rickon, alongside Lily and Rose Python, watch their fight. Robert ends up winning the battle and shortly after, alongside Halbert, has to prevent Tobias from attacking Rickon after the latter insults the former. Before a fight can break out, Tulisa calls her kids and the Python sisters, informing them that their father, Lord Richard, has arrived. Robert and his siblings were waiting for their father to celebrate him becoming King's Claw, only to be informed by Richard that Lord Sigmund Phoenix was chosen over him, much to the dismay of everyone.

A few days later, Robert is scolded by his father Richard for bringing mistresses into the castle, being worried that Robert is taking too long to choose a wife, with Robert answering that he has no intention of getting married, much less for political reasons. Richard tells his son that while he understands where his frustration comes from, he tells him that he needs a wife in order to ensure the future of their family, to which Robert replies that another reason why he doesn't want to get married is because that would mean he has to leave his parents and siblings behind, and mentions that he already misses his elder sister Olivia, who left for Skyland after she was married off to Lord John De La Korde.

Richard then has a conversation with his third child, Halbert, about Robert's lack of interest in politics, to which Halbert tells his father that Robert is more of a warrior than a leader. Richard however tells Halbert that if Robert is goin to inherit his dukedom, then he'll need to be strong both in and out of the battlefield, and gives King Baron Koopa as an example of the opposite of that. Halbert tells his father that Robert may just need some more time to mature and get interested in politics. After the Sherbet family receives Queen Cynder Von Bohnenrotte's invitation to the Koopa Castle for a Loveday feast, Richard's kids proceed to get ready. Robert then notices that Rickon is feeling sad, likely because of his confrontation with Tobias earlier on. In order to cheer him up, Robert tells Rickon that he will try to pair him up with a girl once they reach Bright Valley, to which Rickon replies that, if possible, he'd prefer a redheaded girl. Robert and the rest of his family, alongside the Python brothers, Lily and Rose and their forces, meet up with the Bright Valley forces and all march together towards the Koopa Castle for the Loveday feast.

At the Koopa Castle, Robert comes across Rickon, who is on his own reading a book. When approached by Robert, Rickon excuses himself by saying that he has never been as good in crowds as Robert, but Robert can tell that something is bothering his brother, to which Rickon replies that he finds it difficult to believe that anyone could consider King John Koopa VI their king, to which Robert replies that it's the way things are because of John's father and grandfather being king before him, but Rickon retorts by telling Robert that he'd make a better king than John, to which Robert says that he doesn't see himself as king, and that he is more fit for the battlefield. After this, the brothers decide to prank Tobias.

At the feast, after Lord Richard loses his patience for being mocked by Queen Cynder for no longer being next in line to the throne and threatened with death by Lord Sigmund once again, the lords start pulling their swords on one another, with Robert and Halbert pulling out theirs after Sir Blayne Phoenix pulls his out on Richard. However, before any conflict can begin, Parakary announces the loss of Oho Oasis, and thus King John's position as king of the Bohnenkraut Kingdom, following which John has a mental breakdown and subsequently enters a vegetative state.

#### Part II

Following Lord Richard's deposition of Lord Sigmund Phoenix as both King's Claw and regent, as well as his imprisonment for his corruption and desertion of his troops, Robert is made Acting Lord of Sherbet Land while his father runs the realm, and must stay over at the Sherbet Castle alongside his mother Tulisa and his siblings Halbert and Ursula, while Rickon and Tobias accompany their father to Bright Valley. Rickon is unenthusiastic about leaving Sherbet Land, but Robert tries to assure him that not everything will be bad, and that Tobias will look after him. Before leaving the Sherbet Castle, Richard gives Halbert and Robert the titles of Lord Chancellor of the Frosted Kingdom and acting Lord of Sherbet Land, as mentioned above, respectively. After this Richard bids farewell to his family.

Some days later, Robert is practising his swordsman skills with Sir Herbert Buckshaw, who then invites him for some drinks. Tulisa then tells Robert about the problems a lord is having and says that he needs to do something about it, to which Robert just tells her to send some troops. Tulisa tells her son that he should go as well and that he needs to take more initiative in politics. Robert however doesn't listen to her, as he gets distracted by his mistress Joanna Tyebolt. Later during the night, Robert and Joanna share a pleasant conversation, but it it soon turns into Robert telling Joanna that he sometimes feels inferior to his younger brother Halbert, saying that he is all his parents expected from him. Robert confesses that there are times where he feels like Richard asks him to be someone he is not when he asks him to get involved with politics. After the conversation shifts onto the topic of the late Lord John Tyebolt, Joanna's father, and how he wouldn't have approved of her being Robert's mistress, Joanna tells Robert that she can't be his mistress forever and that they both need to get married soon, to which Robert tells her that if she doesn't want to be his mistress, then she can be his wife, as he knows archbishop that owes him a favor for not telling anyone about how he broke his vow of celibacy. Joanna says yes, and the two secretly get engaged.

Unfortunately for Robert, Tulisa finds out about the engagement thanks to a slip of the tongue from the archbishop. Tulisa tries to convince Robert not to marry Joanna, saying that she was nothing but his mistress, is six years older than him, and has no political influence he can benefit from, and in addition she's hurt that Robert organized a wedding without telling her or his father, to which Robert angrily tells his mother that he refuses to marry a woman he's never seen before in his life just for political gain and that he wants to be with Joanna. Tulisa keeps trying to make Robert change his mind, but he claims to have taken his own decision and angrily storms off.

#### Part III

Robert is seen with Joanna near the lake, admiring their location with him suggesting her to see the place at Winter. Joanna wishes to see the location at Wintertime one day and Robert says she will be able to see it everyday when she is his wife. Robert also points to a cave separating Sherbet Land and the Frosted Kingdom but brings up that it will be flooded with water this time of year. Joanna finds that Robert's mood is down and guesses that his mother found out about the engagement. Robert declares that Joanna will be his wife regardless of what anyone says when she says he'd be better off marrying one of the women around the land. Robert is then visited by Sir Trenton Python, who was sent by Berwick to inform that his father is returning to Sherbet Land.

Robert appears at the castle and gets scolded by by his mother Tulisa for being absent in Richard's arrival, who adds that his father was assaulted by the King's men the other day. Richard tells him that they have more important matters on their hands right now.

Robert appears in the meeting of his father's supporters, asking who the attendees are, with Halbert stating that they are his future vassals. He is next seen sword playing against Berwick, getting frustrated when Berwick manages to hit him, believing that he would be killed if it was a real battle. He then explains that there is a lot on his mind currently. He asks Berwick if his father left himself open when Berwick claims that he is every bit of a warrior like his father. Robert is motivated by Berwick when he states that even the best swordsmen make mistakes and claims that he'll be winning battles in no time. Robert then shows concern for his brothers, worrying that the Queen would put them to death, so Berwick says his brothers will be fine and that he'll see them again when they take the Valley.

Robert is next seen in his room being visited by Halbert who gives him a drink and comforts him regarding Joanna. He says he was hoping to be married to her by the Summer before the war business got in the way. When Halbert claims that their parents are only after what they think is best for Robert, he claims that they'll never understand as they only marry for politics. Robert thanks Halbert for claiming that their parents may grow comfortable with his and Joanna's marriage. When Halbert says he hopes that Tobias and Rickon are okay, Robert says he is sure they will be.

##### Battle of Whomp City

In the Battle of Whomp City, he is ordered by his father, along with his brother Halbert, to follow Lord Berwick's lead as he takes command of the left flank. He is also shocked to learn that Lord Garnet switched his allegiance to John VI and handed his sister to the Queen.

The battle starts and Robert and Halbert follow Berwick's lead. Robert slays some Sword Bros. and eventually fights against Theodrick only for Halbert to assist him by fending Theodrick off. Robert faces off against Rodrick, asking him why he attacked his father, to which Rodrick promises that he meant no harm to him only for Robert to ask him if that's what he told his father when he drew his sword and start fighting him and then Korrin.

Later, he and Halbert faces off against Lord Gerald Garnet, who sent their sister to captivity, and his half-brothers, being assisted by Herbert, Trenton and Greyford. Robert fights Garnet, who then mentions his brother to distract him and then attack him and then finish him only for Herbert to defend Robert. Robert continues fighting Garnet and freezes a part of him with ice breath, telling him not to think about getting up. He is then called by Halbert, who says that Lord Berwick needs them.

## Appearance

Robert is a dragon Koopa with blue skin from top to bottom and has short fair blue hair both inherited from his father. He has blue eyes which he inherited from his mother. He wears a white shell with orange casing and blue spikes. This comes with white cuffs.

## Personality

Robert is, for the most part, a laid-back teenager who doesn't take his duties seriously, preferring to spend his time drinking, jousting and practising his skills on the battlefield, which is an attitude that doesn't please their parents as it makes them worry that his lack of interest in politics will end up being his downfall in the future.

Despite this, Robert is not as careless as he appears to be, lack of interest in politics aside, as he's shown to be a very competent warrior and an a skilled swordsman, and won't hesitate to fight and defend himself if he or his family are threatened, as seen by how he pulls out his sword on Sir Blayne Phoenix to defend his father or how he stands up to his mother when she tells him that marrying Joanna is a bad idea. Robert himself says that he is more fit for the battlefield than running a realm, and it's implied that his parents asking him to choose a wife for political gain, as well as learning how to run a dukedom puts him under a lot of pressure.

Robert also appears to suffer from an inferiority complex, as he is often comparing himself negatively to his brother Halbert, saying that he is the son Richard and Tulisa expected him to be and that he should be the one to inherit Richard's dukedom. In addition, Robert appears to be very close to his family, as he mentions that not seeing his sister Olivia ever since she left for Skyland after she was married off to John De La Korde is another reason why he doesn't want to get married, as that would mean having to leave his family behind.

Judging by his insistence in wanting to marry his mistress Joanna, Robert wants to be able to take his own decisions instead of having his life be tied up to politics and the Dukedom of Sherbet Land, which may also explain why he chooses to marry for love over wealth or political influence.