Monarchs of Eldid

The Kingdom of Eldid has been ruled by eleven monarchs of the House of Eldar since its foundation in 1728. Under the Charter of Elda, the monarchy is hereditary and constitutionally limited. Throughout its history, the Crown has overseen the transformation of Eldid from a settlement of refugees from the fallen Kingdom of Valedorn into a prosperous constitutional state.

No.	Monarch	Reign	Birth–Death	Portrait	Notes
1st	King Aldren I	21 June 1728 – 31 March 1759 (30 years, 283 days)	2 January 1668 – 31 March 1759 Born: Palonia, Kingdom of Valedorn Died: Elda	File:Aldren I.jpg	Founder of the Kingdom of Eldid and principal architect of the Charter of Elda. Led refugees from the fallen Kingdom of Valedorn, established the constitutional monarchy, fostered peaceful integration with the Vaelori people, and oversaw the construction of Elda, the nation's capital. Remembered as the Father of the Nation.
2nd	King Edric I	31 March 1759 – 26 June 1793 (34 years, 87 days)	20 December 1704 – 26 June 1793 Born: Elda Died: Elda	File:Edric I.jpg	Son of Aldren I and the first monarch born on Eldorian soil. His reign transformed Eldid into a prosperous maritime kingdom. He founded the Royal University of Elda, expanded overseas trade, sponsored scientific expeditions, and encouraged the arts. His reign is remembered as the First Golden Age of Eldid.
3rd	Queen Eleanor I	26 June 1793 – 16 October 1825 (32 years, 112 days)	28 August 1736 – 16 October 1825 Born: Argen Point Died: Elda	File:Eleanor I.jpg	Granddaughter of King Aldren I, Eleanor strengthened the nation's institutions rather than its borders. She reorganized the judiciary, established the National Library and the Royal Academy of Medicine, and greatly expanded access to education throughout the countryside. Known as the Scholar Queen.
4th	King Arthur	16 October 1825 – 2 April 1858 (32 years, 168 days)	31 January 1774 – 2 April 1858 Born: Elda Died: Stonehaven	File:Arthur.jpg	Guided Eldid into the early Industrial Age while ensuring that economic progress did not come at the expense of nature. He promoted railways, modern shipyards, and manufacturing, while enacting pioneering conservation laws protecting the island's ancient forests and rivers.
5th	King Aldren II	2 April 1858 – 16 May 1874 (16 years, 44 days)	3 September 1815 – 16 May 1874 Born: Port Valley Died: Elda	File:Aldren II.jpg	Named in honor of the kingdom's founder, Aldren II modernized the armed forces, expanded the Royal Navy, and strengthened diplomatic ties with neighboring states. Although Eldid remained at peace during his reign, his military reforms would prove decisive for the nation's survival only a few years later.
6th	King Cedric	16 May 1874 – 1 August 1881 (7 years, 77 days)	18 April 1841 – 1 August 1881 Born: Elda Died: Cape Aster, in battle	File:Cedric.jpg	Cedric became the first Eldidian monarch to die in service to his country. During the War of the Northern Strait, he repeatedly visited soldiers defending the coast against an invading empire. Mortally wounded during an enemy bombardment while inspecting the fortifications at Cape Aster, he died two days later. His courage united the nation and inspired the successful defense of Eldid. Remembered as the Defender King.
7th	Queen Eleanor II	1 August 1881 – 10 June 1915 (33 years, 313 days)	19 November 1850 – 10 June 1915 Born: Argen Point Died: Elda	File:Eleanor II.jpg	Ascending the throne after the death of her husband, Cedric, Eleanor II devoted her reign to rebuilding the country. She established the National Health Service, expanded higher education for women, introduced modern labor protections, and promoted reconciliation after the war. Her steady leadership restored confidence and ushered in decades of prosperity.
8th	King Edric II	10 June 1915 – 25 May 1949 (33 years, 349 days)	7 May 1884 – 25 May 1949 Born: Highmere Died: Elda	File:Edric II.jpg	A descendant of King Arthur through the cadet Branch of Highmere, Edric II guided Eldid through one of the most turbulent periods in world history. He maintained the kingdom's armed neutrality during both World Wars, welcomed thousands of refugees fleeing violence abroad, and expanded scientific research and higher education. His humanitarian leadership earned Eldid widespread international respect.
9th	King Richard	25 May 1949 – 8 September 1978 (29 years, 106 days)	14 February 1911 – 8 September 1978 Born: Highmere Died: Argen Point	File:Richard.jpg	Richard presided over three decades of extraordinary economic growth. His governments expanded universal healthcare, modernized transportation, invested heavily in public universities, and transformed Eldid into one of the most technologically advanced and prosperous constitutional monarchies in the region. His reign is remembered as the Great Modernization.
10th	King William	8 September 1978 – 3 August 1996 (17 years, 330 days)	29 August 1948 – 3 August 1996 Born: Elda Died: Elda	File:William.jpg	A deeply popular monarch, William championed environmental conservation, scientific innovation, and international cooperation. On 3 August 1996, during the annual Founders' Day celebrations in Elda, he was assassinated by a lone political extremist opposed to the kingdom's monarchy. His death shocked the nation but ultimately strengthened its commitment to democracy, tolerance, and constitutional government. Remembered as the People's King.
11th	King Edric III	3 August 1996 – present (30 years, 100 days)	12 February 1975 – present Born: Elda	File:Edric III.jpg	The eldest son of King William, Edric III ascended the throne immediately following his father's assassination in 1996, at just twenty-one years of age, becoming the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history. He represents a new generation of constitutional monarchs. Educated in constitutional law and public policy, he has emphasized scientific excellence, environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and international cooperation. He often reminds his people that the Crown exists "to safeguard the nation's future, never to stand above it".

Succession

As King Cedric and Queen Eleanor II had no children, the direct senior branch of the House of Eldar came to an end upon Eleanor's death in 1915. According to the Charter of Elda and the Act of Succession of 1802, the Crown passed peacefully to the closest legitimate descendant of King Arthur through the cadet Branch of Highmere. Thus, Prince Edric became King Edric II, preserving the continuity of the House of Eldar.