Carolus VII Zoar
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Born: |
Winter, 9 AC |
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Reign: |
Spring of 11 AC to Winter of 11 AC |
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Titles: |
Rex Roisa |
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Dynasty: |
Legitimist Zoar branch |
Carolus VII (birth: Caros Tristam Carolus Zoar.) was the only son of Carolus VI Zoar and Sophie Civatateo and a distant descendent of King Tristam. Carolus VII was vaguely young when he ascended to the throne according to the Historia Sarovianorum, the first purported history of the Sarovian peoples. As such, not much is known about the monarchs it portrays especially in regards to their early lives, and some information is criticised by modern Graal historians.
History[edit | edit source]
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Carolus VII (birth: Caros Tristam Carolus Zoar.) was the only son of Carolus VI Zoar and Sophie Civatateo and a distant descendent of King Tristam. Carolus VII was vaguely young when he ascended to the throne according to the Historia Sarovianorum, the first purported history of the Sarovian peoples. As such, not much is known about the monarchs it portrays especially in regards to their early lives, and some information is criticised by modern Graal historians.
Carolus VII was a very devout Stefanist, and lived his life in an incredibly simple manner. He was educated alongside his father while he studied to take the throne, and was betrothed to the daughter of a chief of a local tribe, Michelle of Aurelia. According to the Historia Sarovianorum, Carolus VII knew he was destined to lead as King, though did not want to - preferring to be a family man. Once married to Michelle, he had three daughters - Johanna, Jens and Milla Zoar, who were married off to influential military commanders and noblemen of Roisa. Johanna was married to the Comes of Lochland, Michael Mako (Comes being the old form of Viscount.) This marriage was unique as during marriage negotiations, the two parties agreed to form a new branch of the Zoar family, the Zor-Mako dynasty.
Carolus VII accompanied his father on his campaigns and was a big boost of morale to the noble levies on the march - giving speeches in favour of his father. At the Battle of Freakia, his father was fatally wounded by an arrow, leaving Carolus VII in charge.
Reign[edit | edit source]
The next morning, both sides began to fight again, and by night, both sides broke off, with no clear winner. For four days afterwards, Carolus VII and the ancient King of the State, Auel I, negotiated peace. Terms were finally found on the fifth day, where the State would cede all lands north of the River Nafets to Roisa when Auel I died, and pay the equivalent of 60,000 Saros today.
Upon the march back to Roisian territory, Carolus VII died due to the cold of winter, leaving no heir. His officers hid this fact from the men until it was discovered outside of the Roisian capital, where many defected and went back to their farms.
