Black Sovereign

Kevoth-Kul, on his throne as the Black Sovereign of Numeria.

The flag of Numeria.

Black Sovereign is the title given to the ruler of Numeria and has been practically synonymous with "ruler of Numeria's tribes" since its inception in 4031 AR. As of 4724 AR, the incumbent Black Sovereign was Kevoth-Kul.

A Black Sovereign is not like a monarch, where an obvious successor usually takes over power on the death of the former leader. Much time can pass after the death of a Black Sovereign before the next is declared. Few records exist regarding the history of the Black Sovereigns—even in death, they are not buried but stripped naked and thrown into the Bonehall, a pit that predates Starfall and contains the jumbled remains of every Black Sovereign. As such, their total number and many of their names are unknown.

Consort

Most Black Sovereigns traditionally take a consort, who effectively serves as the Sovereign's second-in-command. Black Sovereign Kevoth-Kul's consort is the barbarian Kul-Inkit.

Known Black Sovereigns

Dates shown are those of the period of the Black Sovereign's rule.

• Amalokla, First Sovereign: the first Black Sovereign (4031 AR to ??)
  • ...gap in knowledge...
• An unnamed male warlord, claiming the title several years after Amalokla's death.
  • ...gap in knowledge...
• Ontar (fl. 4308 AR to 4318 AR)
  • ...gap in knowledge...
• In 4509 AR, we know there was no Black Sovereign reigning
  • ...gap in knowledge...
• Traskind Elf-Eye (4618 AR to 4641 AR)
  • ...gap in knowledge...
• Kevoth-Kul (4690 AR to present day)

References

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