Edgar II of Brythonia

Edgar II (38 BU—1 AU), popularly known as Edgar the Cruel, was the penultimate independent King of Brythonia and the final ruler of the House of Edgerren. He was famous for his incessant malice and cruelty, imprisoning friends and foes alike, beating them through the streets of Ellgyr, and executing those whom he deemed threats. Eventually, his madness led to his death in the conquest of Somnar the Great.

History
Edgar was born the son of Edwell, King of Brythonia in 38 BU. An only child, his mother Gunhilda of Cyngvar died in childbirth shortly after his delivery, and even at birth he was sickly and fragile. As he grew older, he was ridiculed for his weaknesses and felt intimidated by the strength of his advisers, chiefly Oswin Leventhar, Count Palatine of the Leven. Once he ascended to the throne, he inherited a land embittered by droughts and plague, and rose taxes to an extortionate level to fill his coffers again. Oswin spoke out against this, so Edgar had him whipped through the streets of Ellgyr before beheading him. This led to a rebellion by Somnar Leventhar with the support of Mero XII of Sassyar. In the Sack of Ellgyr, Edgar was slain by Somnar himself.

Edgar's reign was, overall, tumultuous and unpredictable. He was considered by his contemporaries the worst king Brythonia had seen. He was married to his cousin, Esmerelda of Cyngvar and had one daughter, Joanna Edgerran.