====== Line of the North ======

The Line of the North is a chronological poetical listing of the rulers of [[branches:kingdom:Ealdormere]].

Starting from the bottom, which is the start of the timeline, the first names listed in the Line of the North are the champions chosen when Ealdormere was still a collection of baronies and shires, before the [[history:Ban on Regions]]. It then lists the Crown Princes and Princesses of the Midrealm when Ealdormere was a Crown Principality, and the Princes and Princesses of the Principality of Ealdormere before starting the list of Kings and Queens. The Line of the North continues to the present, though it is occasionally a few reigns behind.

The Line of the North was written and updated by Master Hector of the Black Heights through the reign of [[history:royalty:Siegfried II and Xristina]].  It is now maintained by Master Brand Thorwaldsen.  

=====Line of the North  =====

//Now sits [[history:royalty:evander_ii_and_marioun_ii|King Evander II and Queen Marioun II]], 70th of the land’s sovereigns.//

  * Before him sat [[history:royalty:baldric_ii_and_breyla_ii|King Baldric II]], the golden-hearted, and Breyla II, welcoming all to her domain.
  * Before him sat [[history:royalty:steinarr_ii_and_margraig|King Steinarr II]], eyes cast far afield, and Margraig, giving from garden and glen.
  * Before him sat [[history:royalty:kaylah_v_and_trumbrand_v|Queen Kaylah V]], Sun-Queen, shining her light to all corners of the kingdom, and Trumbrand V, Hearth-King.
  * Before her sat King [[history:royalty:roak_vii_and_hyrrokin_ii|Roak VII]], sure-handed steersman sailing before the winter gale, and Hyrrokin II, calling us home.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:rattanicus_and_isabel|Rattanicus]], the constant north star, and Isabel, the lucent moon, guiding us through the night.
  * Before him sat Queen [[history:royalty:Kaylah IV and Trumbrand IV|Kaylah]], sovereign by her own hand, beautiful and inevitable as the dawn, and Trumbrand, eyes cast to the sun.
  * Before her sat King [[history:royalty:Roak VI and Hyrrokin I|Roak VI]], wise as the elk, unchanging as the oak, and Hyrrokin I, the welcome summer breeze.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Evander I and Marioun I|Evander I]], hand set to virtue, and Marioun I, hospitality and heart overflowing.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Baldric I and Breyla I|Baldric]], gift giver to the wolf pack, and Breyla, her laughter ringing upon the list.

//Then came the time of the second decade of our Kingdom of Ealdormere, with our sovereigns right mindful of their birthright, standing tall and proud.//

  * Then sat King [[history:royalty:Edward III and Rylyn III|Edward III]], long striding master of the hall and Rylyn III, keen eyed towards the order of things.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Quilliam IV and Tangwystl|Quilliam IV]], soft spoken liege, and Tangwystl, wolf queen at last come home.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Siegfried II and Xristina|Siegfried II]], arms bare and hands open, beside Xristina, ever elegant.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Nigel III and Adrielle III|Nigel III]], keeper of treasures, and Adrielle III, Iron Queen of distant lands, her gifts most precious.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Quilliam III and Domhnail II|Quilliam III]], wave-washed, and Domhnail II, crafting her kingdom.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:steinarr_i_and_lidr|Steinnar]], his back to sunset, and Liðr, twice-chosen.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Trumbrand III and Kaylah III|Trumbrand III]] who counts autumns bounty and Kaylah the III firm in resolve.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Siegfried I and Ragni|Siegfried I]], whose sword deals justice, beside Ragni, hall-hostess.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Nigel II and Adrielle II|Nigel II]], who holds what is taken, and Adrielle II, most diligent.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Trumbrand II and Kaylah II|Trumbrand II]], Harrow of the Summer Field, and Kaylah II, who ever steps forward.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Roak V and Elizabeth|Roak V]], Pathfinder in the Northern Wilds, and Elizabeth, drawn to the sea.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Edward II and Rylyn II|Edward II]], whose sword well serves, beside Rylyn II, who dreams bright dreams.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Quilliam II and Dagmar II|Quilliam II]], upon whom the waves break, and Dagmar II, keeper of songs.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Aaron IV and Rustique IV|Aaron IV]], who sows life to meadow and mountain, and Rustique IV, who walked a stony road.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Etienne II and Valfreya II|Etain II]], who exceeds his promises,and Valfreya II, lodestone of her land.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Quilliam I and Dagmar I|Quilliam I]], Skald-King, bright beacon on the North shore, and Dagmar I, most faithful friend.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Nigel I and Adrielle I|Nigel I]], reiver richly rewarded, and Adrielle II the predestined.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Roak IV and Jocea II|Roak IV]], his saddle a throne, and Jocea II, her bright sword unsheathed.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Etienne I and Valfreya I|Etain I]], called Etain the Proud, transfused with glory, and Valfreya I, who knows not her own merits.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Aaron III and Rustique III|Aaron III]], whose tread shakes the Northland, and Rustique III, fruitful and well-loved.

//Then our lineage is traced back to the first decade of our kingdom, when our crowns were new and traditions were created afresh.//

  * Then sat King [[history:royalty:Trumbrand I and Kaylah I|Trumbrand I]], oath-holder, and Kaylah I of smiles and laughter.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Edouard IV and Domhnail I|Edouard IV]], enthroned in splendour, and Domhnail I, bone-hewer.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Roak III and Jocea I|Roak III]], close holding his homeland, and Jocea I, who bears a sheathed sword.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Aaron II and Rustique II|Aaron II]], who holds his land with grace, and Rustique II, who laughs to lead.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Edward I and Rylyn I|Edward I]], of the wise gaze, and Rylyn I, wolf-mother.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Edouard III and Genevive II|Edouard III]], who knows not dusk, and Genevieve II, of the open eyes.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Melik and Genevive d'Anjou|Malik]], who strides the shifting sands, and Genevieve d’Anjou, twice blessed and blessing.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Berus II and Marion II|Berus II]], who steers by his own stars, and Marion II, summer’s well-spring.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Cennedi and Susanna|Cennedi]], lion destined to roar, and Susanna the thrice-proud.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Edouard II and Genevive I|Edouard II]], who weighs his own balance, and Genevieve I, who asks and listens.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Roak II and Arlette|Roak II]], come far for his birthright, and Arlette, compassionate on the glory field.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Sarnac and Joleicia|Sarnac]], who rode to the saltless sea, and Joleicia, spring sun on ice.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Aaron I and Rustique I|Aaron I]], baying hound of the wolf-pack, and Rustique I, faithful servant now served.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Roak I and Carlotta|Roak I]], the far-rider, and Carlotta, who keeps her own counsel.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Berus I and Marion I|Berus I]], carved like linden, and Marion I, daughter of the raven.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Edouard I and Eanor|Edouard I]], who has ruled the lands of the sunrise, and Eanor of the old blood.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Kildare and Josephine|Kildare]], who knows his own mind, and Josephine of the nimble fingers.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:Osis and Caitlin|Osis]], who reigned too few days, and Caitlin, whose tears quenched rich soil.
  * Before him sat King [[history:royalty:David and Elina|David the Greater]], first King of the North, free as the deer, and Elina of the night fires.

//Then came the years of our Principality, following the dragon banner of the Middle Kingdom and the crowns of the Prince and Princess symbolized the Line of the North.//

  * Then sat Prince [[history:royalty:Berus and Marion|Berus]], last of the oath-bound Princes, Northman by name and nature, and Marion, who remembers.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Gunther II and Morgan|Gunther II]], whose hall is famed and benches full, and Morgon of the many miles.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Edward and Rylyn|Edward]], with eyes like an eagle, and Rylyn of the hundred treasures.
  * Before him sat Princess [[history:royalty:Elizabeth and Menken|Elizabeth]], only Princess of the North by right of arms, she who ever sought and seeks, and Menken who knew the Northlands well.
  * Before her sat Prince [[history:royalty:Roak III and Moria|Roak III]], drum-dancer of distant fields, and Moria of the scarlet veils.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Mordain and Ælflæda|Mordain]], wise in old war-ways, and Ælflæda the bountiful.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Roak II and Tarkwyn II|Roak II]], the mountain-mighty, and Tarkwyn II, the kind spoken.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:David II and Elina|David II]], the stag-hearted, and Elina, sure shield-princess.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Gunther I and Joleicia|Gunther I]], rich-handed ring giver, and Joleicia, hopeful as the sunrise.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Cordigan and Diane|Cordigan]], song-swift swordsman, and Diane, patient as the blossoms of Spring.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Kildare II and Lella|Kildare II]], young wolf of olden wisdom, and Lella the dawn-blued.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Belgar and Andrea|Belgar]], hawk-handed warrior, and Andrea of the silent smiles.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Kildare I and Catherine|Kildare I]], silver wolf of golden Northlands, and Catherine, the fierce-hearted.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Roak I and Tarkwyn I|Roak I]], thunderhead of the North-storm, and Tarkwyn I, welcome as the soft rains of April.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Osis and Ragnheithr|Osis]], shield-hewer, and Ragnheithr, the blaze of autumn.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:Michel and Kaellyn|Michel]], iron lord of the Northlands, and Kaellyn, heart wide as the Inland Seas.
  * Before him sat Prince [[history:royalty:David and Tangwystl|David the Lesser]], deer-shanked regent, first of the oath-bound Princes, and Tangwystl, warm as the spring winds and graceful as the snowflake.

//And before there were Princes and Princesses the honour of Ealdormere was guarded by the Midrealm and our Crown Principality existed by name and charter, and the Champions Collars were born by the worthy.//

  * Then sat the prince-king [[middlewiki>Fuyuzuru Tadashi|Tadashi]], last of the Southron, old sea-otter at play, and Ariake, the wild rose in bloom.
  * Before him sat the prince-king [[middlewiki>Palymar of the Two Baronies|Palymar]], great brock of the Southland, and Katherine, soft as the heather.
  * Before him sat the prince-king [[middlewiki>Reynard the Brown|Reynard]], strong as the distant thunders, and Brynhildr, warm as dew on down.
  * Before him sat the prince-king [[middlewiki>Corwyn Dragonstar|Corwyn]], of whom bards are silent, first of the Southron, and Shana the distant.
  * Before him stood John the oak-thewed and Deirdre the wistful, and they but briefly.
  * Before him stood Yog the granite-cleft and Hannora the moon-gilt.

  * Before him was the wolf, and the wilds, and the will.

//There, O King, are the names of your line. Remember now the glory of the North.//

===== See Also =====
  * [[Timeline of Ealdormere]]
  * [[history:royalty:start|Individual Reigns]]

===== External Links =====
  * [[http://www.ealdormere.ca/line-of-the-north.html|Line of the North]]