Cymrych Hugh

Cymrych Hugh was the greatest hero in the known history of the Ffolk and the first of the High Kings of the Moonshae Isles. Cymrych was so important to the inhabitants of the Isles that his coronation marked the start of their calendar.

History
"With this crown, crafted by the fair folk of Synnoria, I pledge to lead with wisdom and justice. With this sword, forged by the dwarves of Highhome, I pledge to remain stalwart and true. And with this ring, a gift from my cherished wife Allisynn, I pledge to lead with compassion and love."

- Extract from the coronation speech of Cymrych Hugh

During the, King Cymrych Hugh of Corwell united the Ffolk against Kazgoroth, a great beast who ravaged the Isles regularly. Although not killed, the beast was defeated and driven back to its den, where it would remain for centuries. Following this exploit he was crowned, on the 14 day of Eleint, as the first High King of the isles.

Grieving from the loss of his wife Allisynn, who died from wounds received during the battle, the High King had a palace built to house her body and a fabulous treasure. Caer Allisynn was built on a small island in the Strait of Alaron, which thanks to druidic magic was submerged permanently except for four days a year&mdash;so that his queen could still enjoy the sunlight. He had another castle build, Caer Callidyrr, to serve as the seat of his power.

Over the following years, Cymrych Hugh had two wives (the first of which died in childbirth) and five children. He died during the, from complications linked to the wounds he received against Kazgoroth. His oldest son, who was 13 years old at the time, took over the crown of High King while his other children married amongst various Moonshae royal families. Most of his childrend and grand-children took "Cymrych" as their family name, and within a couple of centuries it became the name of every noble family in the Isles.

Unfortunately and despite sharing a common name, the noble families were constantly squabbling and quarreling. Centuries after his death, the descendants of Cymrych Hugh were defeated by northmen, and his crown and sword were lost until they resurfaced in the hands of Tristan Kendrick during the 14 century DR.

Possessions
Cymrych Hugh possessed an enchanted silver sword, which he used in battle against Kazgoroth. Legends said that the sword had been blessed by the Earthmother herself.