👑 The Crownroom of Kings and Queens

“The story of a kingdom is written in the lives of its rulers.”

This gallery honors the monarchs who have worn the Crown of Eyehasseen—and those who ruled the lands before its founding. From gilded thrones and jeweled rings to private letters, failed edicts, and ink-stained handkerchiefs, this room offers a portrait not just of royalty, but of humanity dressed in regalia.

Each section explores a monarch’s reign—its triumphs, missteps, and legacies—through relics left behind and preserved under royal seal.

👑 King Halbrecht the Unshod (ruled ca. 84–47 BR)

“What he lacked in footwear, he made up for in wisdom.”

A rustic reformer who preferred bare feet to boots and slept in the stables during state crises, Halbrecht brought peace between the River Clans and the Hill Tribes. His reign was marked by border stabilization and a national grain tithe.

Featured Artifacts:

  1. The Reed Crown of Reconciliation – woven from river grass and presented at the Treaty of the Twin Bridges.
  2. Personal journal (bound in goatskin) – contains sketches, riddles, and unexpected insight.
  3. The Hollow Staff of Listening – a ceremonial staff used to “hear” disputes before deciding them.
  4. Halbrecht’s walking pouch – held dried berries and two lucky stones.
  5. The Royal Toenail Clippers – as engraved by the Court Metalworker, unusually revered.

👑 Queen Elowen the Silent Bell (ruled ca. 32–12 BR)

“She never raised her voice—but neither did she lower her gaze.”

A queen of rare poise and quiet might, Elowen is credited with reforming the education system, founding three great libraries, and outlawing the use of royal pageantry for political coercion. She wore no crown, preferring a simple veil.

Featured Artifacts:

  1. The First Royal Library Charter – signed in silent ceremony beneath a yew tree.
  2. Her ceremonial ink-pot, engraved with moths – symbolizing quiet wisdom.
  3. The Velvet Veil of the Long Reign – preserved in a dimmed case to protect its weave.
  4. Student chalkboard from the first public classroom – still bearing lessons.
  5. A copy of The Book of Gentle Rule – annotated in her own hand.

👑 King Edmund I (ruled Year 0–36 R)

“Founder of the Realm. Restorer of the spirit.”

Unifier of the provinces and namesake of the current Reckoning calendar, Edmund the First blended ancient traditions with new forms of governance. Known as the Philosopher-King, he emphasized restoration, not conquest.

Featured Artifacts:

  1. The Unification Banner – flown over the Conclave at Cloudpoint.
  2. His pen-and-stone treatise Of Kingdoms and Kindness – bound in green leather.
  3. Coronation medallion featuring the six known provinces
  4. Ceremonial chair from the first Council of Paths – sturdy, worn, revered.
  5. The Laurel Crown of Founding – forged from six metals representing the six peoples.

👑 Queen Maelwyn the Winter-Marked (ruled 87–122 R)

“The frost followed her, and she made it sing.”

A ruler of brilliant austerity, Maelwyn governed during the Great Eastern Frost. Her icy demeanor masked deep compassion. She commissioned the Kingdom’s first heating registry and established warm-halls in every province.

Featured Artifacts:

  1. The Winter Tiara – frosted with quartz and white gold.
  2. First edict mandating “public warmth zones” – etched on copper.
  3. The Hearthstone Ring – said to never grow cold on her finger.
  4. Diary of the Northern Expedition – detailing snowbound diplomacy.
  5. Handwritten weather calendar – includes poetry about storms.

👑 King Aldren the Ever-Resting (ruled 163–174 R, abdicated)

“He ruled from bed, and sometimes not at all.”

A peculiar monarch known for his somnolent governance. Rumors abounded that he received visions in dreams and ruled through scribes. Eventually abdicated to become a traveling storyteller.

Featured Artifacts:

  1. The Royal Pillow of State – embroidered with state crests and curious stains.
  2. Transcript of a dream-edict – declaring “Pineapple Day” (later rescinded).
  3. Scepter of Slumber – topped with a moonstone and lavender leaves.
  4. Sketches of folk tales believed to be Aldren’s own creations
  5. A courtier’s journal titled Trying to Wake the King – marginalia included.

👑 King Edmund the Benevolent (Reigning)

“Justice with a listening ear. Mercy with a steady hand.”

The present sovereign of Eyehasseen, King Edmund the Benevolent, is revered for his quiet strength, devotion to the realm’s memory, and commitment to justice tempered by gentleness. He is a monarch of letters and listening, who walks among his people not to be seen—but to see. Under his reign, the Kingdom has experienced a renewal of civic pride, artistic flourishing, and deepened historical preservation.

He is also the founder of the modern Royal Museums system, believing that a kingdom which forgets its past forfeits its future.

Featured Artifacts (Active Archive):

  1. The Founding Quill of the Royal Museums Act – used to sign the decree that established Eyehasseen’s national cultural institutions.
  2. The Benevolence Medallion – awarded annually to citizens who embody compassion in service.
  3. First Draft of the Royal Charter of Eyehasseen – annotated in his own hand.
  4. Worn travel boots used during the “Listening Pilgrimage” – a six-month tour of rural villages following his coronation.
  5. Letter of Thanks to a Young Historian – preserved and displayed with permission, it begins, “Your curiosity strengthens the realm.”

Each ruler left behind more than policies—they left fingerprints, habits, and items imbued with the very character of their age. The Crownroom invites you not only to observe, but to wonder what kind of monarch you might have been.