# NPC: King Alric (Great-Uncle) > [!info] Quick Facts > | | | > |---|---| > | **Title** | Claimant to the Throne | > | **Age** | 40 years old | > | **Race** | Human | > | **Location** | [[Region - The Discovery Coast]] | > | **Status** | Alive | > [!danger] The Challenger > He has declared himself the true King Alric, fracturing the monarchy and forcing lords to choose sides. A forty-year-old man of significant influence and ambition who has declared himself the true King Alric of [[Region - The Discovery Coast]], challenging his twelve-year-old great-nephew for the throne. ## Overview The rival claimant is the great-uncle of the current [[NPC - King Alric (Boy King)|sitting monarch]]. A man in his prime at forty years old, he possesses the experience, influence, and ambition that the boy king lacks. By coming forward to declare himself the true King Alric, he has plunged the ancient succession into its deepest political crisis, creating a fractured monarchy where two individuals claim the same throne. ## The Succession Crisis His challenge has divided the realm: - **Supporters**: Likely includes those who question whether a child can effectively rule, or those who believe his bloodline claim is legitimate - **Opposition**: Those who support strict succession laws and the sitting monarch - **The common folk**: Remain largely indifferent to which Alric wears the crown, so long as peace is maintained Rumors of an impending civil war grow louder, and lords and soldiers throughout the Discovery Coast are being forced to choose sides. ## Motivations While described as having "significant influence and ambition," his true motivations remain unclear: - **Legitimate claim?**: Does he believe he is the rightful heir? - **Power grab?**: Is this pure ambition? - **Protection of the realm?**: Does he believe a child cannot effectively rule during dangerous times? ## Location Based somewhere in [[Region - The Discovery Coast]], likely gathering supporters and preparing for potential conflict. ## Connections - Challenger to [[NPC - King Alric (Boy King)]] - Claims the throne of [[Region - The Discovery Coast]] - Threatening the peace maintained by [[Location - Alric's Keep]] ## Story Hooks > [!note] Potential Plot Threads > - **The better king?**: Would the realm actually be better served by an experienced ruler? > - **Hidden depths**: Is he villain, pragmatist, or genuinely believes his claim? > - **Alliance opportunities**: Either side might seek adventurer allies > - **Preventing war**: Could the party broker peace between the claimants? > - **The House of the Crown**: What do the sorcerers think of this challenger?