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Sovereignties of Qeynos




Penned by Randyle Brinn,
Historian and Scholar

On this, the first anniversary of Antonia Bayle's crowning
Antonius Bayle (the first) - The Great Unifier

 Time of Rule: The Age of Enlightenment

Antonius Bayle, son of Vallius Bayle, brought order to the Plains of Karana, unifying the nomadic clans of the plains with the village of Oceangreen, and thus established the city of Qeynos. Having renounced the title of king, he required all to simply call him by his name, Antonius.
Antonius Bayle II - The Great Defender

 Time of Rule: The Age of Reclamation & Age of Turmoil

Antonius Bayle II had studied under the fearless Knights of Thunder, as well as the Rangers of Surefall Glade. His mind for battle was instrumental in keeping the city unified despite the upheavals and unrest that plagued his reign, including the Erudite exodus from the city, and their subsequent uprising within Erudin. Under the rule of this militaristic leader, the Qeynos Guard grew and expanded divisions beyond the city walls.
Antonius Bayle III - The Great Diplomat

 Time of Rule: The Age of Turmoil

Antonius Bayle III, noted for his foreign diplomacy, is lauded for forging alliances between Qeynos and Erudin, northmen clans, and the halflings of Rivervale, during an otherwise notably tumultuous time, which witnessed the erection of Paineel, and the dawn of Sir Lucan D'Lere's rule of Freeport. His intentions for establishing diplomatic ties with such hated enemies of the state were cut short by assassination, but not before he had fathered three notable sons; Kyle, Antonius IV, and Kane (the traitor).
His first son, Kyle, from before Antonius Bayle III had inherited the Qeynos throne, disappeared mysteriously. From this point, the Bayle line would never again be direct, as Antonius IV, his second son and namesake, would henceforth be the most direct descendant of Antonius Bayle the first.
Antonius Bayle IV - The Great Avenger

 Time of Rule: The Age of Turmoil

By far, one of the most loved and celebrated rulers since Antonius Bayle the first, Antonius IV fought numerous battles against not only the foes of the kingdom, but the enemies of its allies. He has been noted as the single ruler that stretched the benevolent beliefs of Qeynos farther beyond the borders than ever before. He proved his great skills of leadership and battle during the War of Plagues and established a council of representatives and advisers, known as the Circle of Ten.
Growing concerned, due to Antonius IV's bachelorhood, the Circle of Ten implored him to wed, and sire children in order to further the Bayle lineage, and secure the Qeynos throne. Agreeing (perhaps reluctantly), he accepted an arranged marriage, and soon sired twins, Anton and Antea, before his untimely death at sea.
Only upon Antonia Bayle's emergence have historians come to learn of Antonius IV's greatest secrets - his love for Lady Shae of Felwithe, and his true first born, Shaonia, (Antonia's great-great-great-grandmother), and of his true death. Antonius IV had faked his death at sea in order to be reunited with his true love, and live out his remaining life with her and their daughter.
Anton and Antea Bayle - The Twin Monarchs

 Time of Rule: The Age of War

Rather malicious folk, Antonius IV's twin heirs squandered the riches of the throne, and demanded fealty from all citizens, ushering in a dark period for the city of Qeynos. Strongly bonded, the twins often seemed more like king and queen rather than sibling rulers. After Antea was slain, by a raiding band of Rallosians, Anton was plunged into a pit of depression. His eccentric behavior became increasingly erratic and violent, ending with his suicide.
Antonius Bayle V - The Great Sage

 Time of Rule: The Age of War & The Age of Cataclysms

The child of Anton Bayle and one of Antea Bayle's hand maidens, Antonius V was the most scholarly and wise ruler of Qeynos. He also was the youngest, having been crowned at the age of fifteen, after the death of his father. Due to his youth, he sought the unparalleled guidance of the Circle of Five in many decisions of state. Thankfully, he had been tutored in history, art and arcane sciences during most of his youth, for without his wisdom Qeynos would have certainly met its destruction during the Rending.
Antonius Bayle VI - The Great Healer

 Time of Rule: The Age of Cataclysms

A disciple of the Temple of Life since his youth, Antonius VI rose to become one of the greatest priests to walk the streets of Qeynos, a power that he used benevolently when the Shattering occurred. The Great Healer aided in the healing of thousand of Qeynosians, and their allies. He found strength in the Circle of Five, and treasured their advice and guidance.
Antonius Bayle VII - The Great Dreamer

 Time of Rule: The Age of Cataclysms

During Antonius VII's rule, the art of survival became a priority. During this time of great tragedy, he would often comfort the masses by relaying his prophetic dreams of safety, prosperity, and cooperation for Qeynos. During the Great Dreamer's reign the first steps to abandoning the animosity between the kingdom and many of its foes began.
Unfortunately, he was unable to see his dreams of harmony to their end. He, and his fellow Bayle family members, drowned when their royal vessel was swallowed by the Coldwind Sea, after being churned and tom asunder due to a great meteor shower.
The Circle of Five

 Time of Rule: The Age of Cataclysms

The council of city representatives and advisers had increasingly assisted in the decisions of the crown, since their official inception as the Council of Ten during Antonius IV's rule. They reluctantly took up rule of the kingdom themselves while a search for a royal successor was carried out. When the violent cataclysms began to calm during their reign, The Circle of Five oversaw the rebuilding of the kingdom.
Many of the current Qeynosian organizations were established under their rule, and many of the alliances started by Antonius VII were formed. The Pact of Tserrin was signed with Freeport and the Far Seas Trading Company began to run goods, services and survivors to and from the ravaged land for both cities. Their necessary reign would last only until their search for a successor of the Bayle bloodline proved fruitful!
Antonia Bayle

 Time of Rule: The Age of Destiny

Born Shirrana of the Sisterhood, she is the first female to sit upon the kingdom's throne by herself, and the first to have been bestowed the title of Antonia. She is Antonius IV, great-great-great-granddaughter, as her mother was Taylania, the daughter of Marinya, who was the daughter of Baylisia, the daughter of Shaonia, daughter of Lady Shae of Felwith and Antonius Bayle IV
She took the throne with much fanfare, and brought with it hope and prosperity to the citizens of our rebuilt kingdom of Qeynos. Her current reign will undoubtedly meet many a challenge. Let us pray to the gods that she leads with dedication, conviction, grace and wisdom, as her ancestors before her.

Long live Her Highness!