# NPC: King Alric (Boy King) > [!info] Quick Facts > | | | > |---|---| > | **Title** | King of the Discovery Coast | > | **Age** | 12 years old | > | **Race** | Human | > | **Location** | [[Location - Alric's Keep]] | > | **Status** | Alive (Reign disputed) | > [!warning] Succession Crisis > His claim is challenged by his [[NPC - King Alric (Great-Uncle)|forty-year-old great-uncle]], threatening civil war. The twelve-year-old sitting monarch of [[Region - The Discovery Coast]], whose claim to the throne is currently disputed by his great-uncle. ## Overview By the long-standing tradition of the Discovery Coast, all reigning monarchs bear the name of the founder, Prince Alric. The current King Alric is a **twelve-year-old boy** who traces a direct lineage back to that first adventurous prince who colonized the realm centuries ago. ## The Succession Crisis The boy king's reign has been thrown into turmoil by his **[[NPC - King Alric (Great-Uncle)|forty-year-old great-uncle]]**, who has come forward to declare himself the true King Alric. This has resulted in a fractured monarchy where two individuals now claim the same throne. While the boy occupies the throne as the sitting monarch, his youth and inexperience make him vulnerable to the challenge from his more seasoned relative. ## Political Position - **Supporters**: Unknown, but likely includes those who value strict succession laws - **Vulnerabilities**: Youth, inexperience, potential manipulation by advisors - **Royal Council**: Includes a representative from the [[Faction - House of the Crown]] ## Location Resides at [[Location - Alric's Keep]], the seat of the monarchy. ## Connections - Ruler of [[Region - The Discovery Coast]] - Contested by [[NPC - King Alric (Great-Uncle)]] - Advised by the [[Faction - House of the Crown]] ## Story Hooks > [!note] Potential Plot Threads > - **The rightful king?**: Is the boy the legitimate heir, or does his great-uncle have a valid claim? > - **Puppet or player?**: Is the young king being manipulated, or is he more capable than he appears? > - **Protection detail**: Someone might need to protect the boy from assassination or coup > - **The House of the Crown's stance**: Who do the sorcerers truly support?