Somnar III of Valkanren

Somnar III of Valkanren (99 AU—158 AU) was the seventh High King of Valkanren and the second of the House of Dornay. Known for having fathered no sons, he is regarded today as Somnar the Sonless.

Separatist Rebellion
In his younger years, Somnar was an unmatched commander and swordsman; arguably, he was one of the best in Valkanren. In the Battle of Dorhelm, he defeated Carlon Lettmar in personal combat as well as defeating Lettmar's host, which numbered 5,000 more than his (Somnar's) own. For his accomplishments, he was named a Grand Master in the Order of the Pegasus by his father, Conrad, and earned nicknames from Crevidian chroniclers such as Somnar the Strong or Somnar the Ravenslayer.

As a young man, he was burly, strong, domineering, and handsome. He was muscular and everything a king was expected to be.

As king
Upon Conrad's death in 129 AU, Somnar was crowned Somnar III of Valkanren in the throne room of Levenstad. At the age of 30, he had fathered no sons yet with his wife, Fiona of Bourgier, which led many to believe that Fiona was infertile. The Supreme Pontiff, Flaminius I, offered Somnar the ability to divorce Fiona, however he refused, citing that Hynethe made marriage to be eternal.

His reign was occasionally challenged by separatists who sought the recreation of Brythonia and Cyngvar; however, the support for this movement was substantially less so than in his father's. Overall, Somnar III's reign was long, just and peaceful, with few lapses. His kingdom was inherited by his nephew, Brenmar II.