Stannis III Altimir

(Writing as of 2598) Stannis III of the Altimir Dynasty, age 35, is the descendant of Stannis I and II, the so-called "New Kings". He was coronated in 2589 and has been ruling for 9 years. Like his father and grandfather before him, Stannis III has increased economic activity in agriculture and horse-breeding to continue competing in trade markets. Also like his ancestors, Stannis has continued to increase the size of his Royal Guard and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Cavalry Units. Despite fear from some members of the King's Council, Stannis has given more funding than ever to the Mages' Guild of Central Avaron, which has increased magical influence in the realm dramatically since the guild's founding in 2500. To meet some of his ambitions, Stannis has also begun the construction of a so-called "Trade and Defense Fleet". The eastern fleet is being constructed at the ports of Saives, and the western at the Sancho trading town.

Stannis enjoys reading, riding, and sparring during his freetime in life, which he does not have much of, as he takes his responsibilities as a sovereign seriously. Although displaying no exceptional skill in numbers and writing (average intelligence score of 11), he does display a great sense of duty for his role as a political and social leader and displays a mature demeanor that extends beyond his 35 years (wisdom score of 13). Stannis cooperates fairly well with his council members and has won the respect of his citizens. When walking through the streets of the capital or riding through the countryside, he always treats his citizens kindly. He has a notoriously suave smile and great sense of humor too when he is relaxed (above average charisma of 16). Stannis prefers to spar with mace or claymore, and has gained significant skill in heavy martial arts over years of practice (strength of 15). However, he does not have the patience to learn advanced martial techniques with rapier or lance, so his skills in those areas are simply average (dexterity of 10). Although of lean, healthy build, Stannis is seemingly sterile. He has failed to produce any viable children with his wife, Queen Selinda, and has never fathered a bastard (below average constitution of 9).

During his nine year reign, Stannis III has been a kind, just, and dutiful ruler, but he has ambitions to rival his forefathers in greatness and acquire power in new ways. With a long life ahead of him, Stannis' journey as a ruler has only just begun...