Krislindahl, third of his name, also known as the Usurper of Mirr by his enemies, is the current ruler of Mirr.
Beginnings
Krislindahl began his career selling dilapidated castles and estates at a considerable markup, cheating the buyers. By the time the purchasers realized they had been duped, Krislindahl skipped town, his abilities as a changeling and his endless list of aliases helping him elude retribution. His shady dealings eventually took him to the island kingdom of Mirr.
Life on Mirr, Seducing the Queen
Krislindahl’s main goal was initially to sell a summer villa on the mainland to Lord Alffus, a rich noble and father to Queen Lucinda. This is what gave Krislindahl a foot into the royal court. King Prax had just died months prior and Queen Lucinda was enjoying her duties as queen of the realm. She was known to take lovers and Krislindahl took the opportunity to ingratiate himself to her, taking the form of a handsome dragonborn that he believed Lucinda would desire the most...he was right, and soon he became a favorite at court, a charismatic fellow who was often seated near the queen and would share secretive glances...although everyone knew what was going on between the two behind closed doors. Svengette and Caliben always looked upon Krislindahl with apprehension and distrust, but Krislindahl barely concerned himself with the two princes or their adopted elder brother Gustafar. Lucinda seemed to pay them very little mind and he figured that they could be dealt with if need be, before they reached maturity.
King Krislindahl
Lord Alffus had hoped when Lucinda was made queen, his status would improve, but Lucinda snubbed him at court. Krislindahl formed an alliance with him and the two put a plan into motion that would overthrow Lucinda and place Alffus on the throne. When Lucinda and her entourage went to visit her brother Slodder, Krislindahl and Alffus demanded that the gates be locked against her when she returned. Alffus revealed that Lucinda had been unfaithful to her late husband, Ben and Sven were bastards, and she was not fit to rule. He declared himself king, but, as Alffus took the throne, Krislindahl hired two assassins, weaselfolk named Wad and Crage, to murder Alffus before the crown was placed upon his head. Krislindahl had considered sparing Alffus, but he had not paid for the entire balance owed for his summer villa. Krislindahl then revealed his true form and declared himself king and that he would welcome anyone who came to his banner with open arms. Krislindahl has been steadily burning through the vast royal treasury of Mirr. He uses most of the money to pay a mercenary army to wage his war against Queen Lucinda, but also sends gifts to neighboring kingdoms to get on their good side. However, most of the money went to the construction of the banners. Throughout the kingdom of Mirr, at every village that had at least a population of ten, there would be a large banner depicting the wide-armed symbol of King Krislindahl. Some of these banners could be seen clearly from miles away.
Ongoing Conflict
The war between Krislindahl and Queen Lucinda and her loyalists (there were more than he had expected, some loyal to King Prax, some that were loyal to Queen Lucinda and her brother Slodder) continued for several years, but stalled during the Freeze. Krislindahl put out a bounty for the queen, but no one ever delivered on it- he had sent the assassin Wad out on a stealth mission. Only his head returned with a note written in Wad’s own blood, in Lucinda’s own hand- threat that chilled Krislindahl’s blood...to save face, he pinned it to the wall in his throne room, but he hated to look at it, because he knew that Lucinda could kill him in a fair contest and she would not be merciful about it.
When the Freeze ended, the hostilities began anew. Someone began destroying and defacing the banners. Mercenary soldiers were attacked...Krislindahl was more upset by the banners and, for every destroyed one, he had three more raised to replace them. He also began construction on what he would call his greatest legacy: the Krislindahl Colossus: a giant statue that would be one of the greatest wonders of Quelmar depicting Krislindahl and his open arms and inscription that declared him to be the savior of Mirr! This project is said to be the most insanely expensive project in the history of the world, but Krislindahl claimed that it can be afforded.
Most recently, after hosting the Sarus Summit and summoning fine warriors from across Quelmar, Krislindahl supplied funds to the battle against the Bearah and Orbus and, since that seemed to be successful, the Krislindahl Colossus will not just let the world know that he is the savior of Mirr, but of all of Quelmar. His banners have begun appearing on the mainland as well.
King Krislindahl: In His Own Words
Krislindahl has recently had Smelt, a diminutive dragonborn who once served under Queen Lucinda, transcribe his biography: "King Krislindahl: In His Own Words." The following is a passage from that book:
I came from humble beginnings and I always believed in helping the less fortunate. When I saw how wickedly Queen Lucinda and her father ruled the kingdom of Mirr, I decided it was my destiny to give these poor wretches the kind of ruler they deserve. I have given them a banner that they can look upon with pride. I have given them a statue so they can always have something to remember me by. Me. Krislindahl the greatest king this poor, pathetic country could ever have. They love me and I love them back. Once I expel Lucinda, who failed her people so, so badly, Mirr will be the greatest nation in Quelmar and we will be beloved by all!
The National Song of Mirr
He is also proposing this as the national song of Mirr:
So now I rule o’er Mirr with open arms Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am with open arms
Hoping you’ll see what your love means to me
Open arms''