King Rennik I

King Rennik I was the first king of Hearth and a ranking General of the empire prior to its fall. His tactics were brutal both to his people, who he taxed until families couldn't afford to feed themselves, and to his enemies who he never accepted surrender from. Upon becoming the victor of the war known as the Crown Wars, he decreed that all mention of the other noble houses be stricken from every record within Hearth. King Rennik I firmly believed that his bloodline was superior to others and encouraged incestuous pairings to keep his line pure. This did eventually create problems for his decendants who were frequently born with deformities and mental health issues.