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With the final episode of the second season of the ‘World Below The War in the Heavens� podcast out there, I thought I’d post a table of the monarchs of this Foundation Period, so everyone can see them in order and in context.

70-110Ucantha 1Founder of the realm and the dynasty113-199Kenlill I Dutiful daughter?200-205Omir IReluctant warrior. Omir’s son is Prescon (not the later king)206-212Sendia IInvented the system of categorisation of scales. Is deeply interested in magic. Founded Library of Souls, nevertheless.212-253Sayn IThe Treasure of Sayn. Two years old when his mother died.253-256Prescon ILets the games lapse. Not interested. No issue.256-279Varphina ISister of Prescon. Institutes ‘Varphina’s Choice� method of succession. Great Heavenfall of 234.280-284Blemin ISon of Varphina. Married twice, started the tradition of monarch’s heads on coins.285-287Ascot IDaughter of Varphina Sister of Blemin. Rise of Carinine Heresy.288-298Treesten IDaughter of Varphina Sister of Blemin and Ascot. Major magical disaster � the Harlen Dale Disaster.298-306Hoch ISon of Ascot. Was in hiding for much of his childhood. Three children.307-331Sendia IIDaughter of Sayn, sister of Varphina Murdered lots of people. One of her offspring � Blemin, died in a snake wrestling accident when he was only nineteen331-335Iona I Daughter of Sendia II. 335-339Halden ISon of Iona? Died while out riding alone. Body never recovered. No cylinder. Grippina the Cruel suspected of murder.

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Halden I earned his unflattering nickname because of the way he walked into disaster and steered Anaquist into a nightmare, if you can have a sleepwalking steersman/helmsman/at the wheel. One thing is clear, though � it’s the end of the Foundation Era of Anaquist, however you put it.

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Definitely a youthful monarch, Hoch I’s reign was marred by the legendary Lessgar Affair � a sobering story of loyalty, mistrust and petty ambition gone badly, badly wrong.

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Short story: if Queen Treesten ever offered you a plate of snacks, it was best to decline politely.

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Treesten the Poisoner!

Short story: if Queen Treesten ever offered you a plate of snacks, it was best to decline politely.

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Jallox is a large island separated from the mainland continent of the World Below the War in the Heavens by a two hundred mile stretch of stormy waters. Jalloxians have always considered themselves apart from the rest of the World Below the War in the Heavens, separate and better � more hardy, more independent, more resourceful, more good looking and, pointedly, braver than mainlanders. 

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A new episode of my The World Below the War in the Heavens podcast is out now. Blemin the Lucky was the eighth monarch of the mightiest realm ever known in the World Below the War in the Heavens. He took the crown through luck, he had a series of fortunate events during his reign, and he had the good providence to be surrounded by capable advisers. So what went wrong? Listen to find out!

The World Below the War in the Heavens podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts or you can listen below. Don’t forget to subscribe and like!

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And here we go! This will actually be Episode 11 of this deepest of deep dives into an imaginary world. It doesn’t matter if you come to see the sorts of things that go into Worldbuilding, or if you’re simply keen to immerse yourself in a Fantasy world of magic, mystery and adventure, The World Below the War in the Heavens has something for you.

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To help you get ready for a new season of The World Below the War in the Heavens podcast, here’s a teaser preview, a couple of minutes outlining the magic, the mystery and the intrigue heading your way soon. You can listen to it here or wherever you find your podcasts. Liking and subscribing is the best way to make sure you don’t miss an episode.

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Here’s something I contributed to: .

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