The noble — and particularly royal — bloodlines of Realmgard often create a complicated web and relation and dynastic claims. The complicated saga of the succession of the Gallicantien and Middelmerish thrones culminated in the invasion of Middelmere by the Gallicantien King Thibault II.
Among the most significant and influential figures in the development of the corpus of King Caelin stories is the Gallicantien princess Marguerite.
Among the most famous mercenary captains called condottieri was the Middelmerish John Hawthorn, who came to be known in Natalian as Giovanni Biancospino.
Singing, music, and dance are common elements of childhood education in Natalis and a young Zaffira soon proved herself passionate and talented in all the artistic disciplines — indeed, although she is best known as a stage actress, Zaffira has also earned praise as an opera singer, vocal performer, and musician on multiple instruments.
The Aurorean royal family itself originates with the marriage of a Hrimfaxi chieftain and a Trollic princess — as a result the Aurorean royal family has historically been known for the towering stature and great physical strength of its members. The reigning King of Aurora, Ursus, is no exception.
About halfway through our exploration of the important people of Realmgard.
Although Pelayo is in the midst of its Golden Age — to the point that it is now a common turn of phrase that "Even the gods themselves are Pelayan" — Gaspar himself had an unlikely ascent to the throne to oversee this Golden Age.
The current Doge of Valico, Teseo Riccamente, is both the longest-reigning current head of state in Realmgard and holds the record for longest-tenured Doge of Valico.
Although Tetsuyama was born the second son of a fairly minor regional lord and was infamous for a youth of excess and erratic behaviour, he was thrust into a position of leadership when his elder brother took monastic vows and renounced the clan's leadership.
One of the most prominent female intellectuals of the Elven Empire, Sibylla of Isidorus is best known for her book of Descriptions, one of the most thorough compendiums of scholarly knowledge coming from the Imperial era.
