Regent of Stromgarde

A regent is the informal or sometimes formal title given to a temporary, acting head of state in a monarchy. The time in office for a regent is often called a regency.

History
After peacefully ending a conflict between factions within the Kingdom of Stromgarde and preventing two men from usurping the Crown, Hellissa Brisby, Duchess of Alabaster Valley and founder of the Arathorian Coalition was supported by many of the Kingdom's remaining nobles when she took up the mantle of Regent during the absence of a Trollbane King.

The New Regency
Having united much of the remaining nobility in the common purpose of safeguarding the people during Danath Trollbane's absence, having prevented the ascension of a number of would-be usurpers, and having worked together to deal with a myriad of threats to the realm, it was recently decided that the position of Regent of Stromgarde is no longer necessary and that the burden of governance and protection of the people should rest jointly upon the shoulders of the Kingdom's remaining nobility during the absence of a Trollbane King.

Unfortunately, a faction led by Duke-Claimant Mathilian Lionblood returned to Stromgarde City almost immediately after hearing the news, and attempted to impose its rule over all the Arathi highlands. To counteract this bold move, Bishop Allrick Antonius began negotiations that would eventually split the Arathi Highlands in half, resulting in Hellissa Brisby serving as Regent in the East, and Mathilian Lionblood Serving as Regent in the West. Antonius' willingness to give up half the Kingdom without a fight has been regarded by many as both cowardly and treasonous.

Limitations of the Regency
To prevent potential tyranny, both Regents are governed by the Regency Council of Stromgarde, which currently consists of the following high ranking Arathi Nobles:

Player Characters

 * Melysa Marwyn-Ashvale, Duchess of Seastone
 * Chaori Ravenshadow, Duchess of Brightdale
 * Charles Frederickson, Viscount of Belgrave
 * Gehlnarine Liridian, Court Wizard

Non-Player Characters

 * Radulf Leder, League of Arathor


 * Field Marshal Oslight, League of Arathor

The Regents cannot impose new laws without the consent of the Royal Council.
 * Lady Hoteshem, League of Arathor