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+ | | nickname = Randy Roger {{comment|pejorative, by conspirators and other Tortallans, in 249 [[Human Era|HE]]}}<br/>Roger the Rigid {{comment|pejorative}} |
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⚫ | | descendants = [[Jasson III of Conté|King Jasson III]] †<br/>[[Roald V of Conté|King Roald V]] †<br/>[[Jonathan IV of Conté|King Jonathan IV]]<br/>[[Roger of Conté|Duke Roger of Conté]] †<br/>[[Roald VI of Conté|Crown Prince Roald]]<br/>[[Kalasin of Conté|Empress Kalasin]]<br/>[[Liam of Conté|Prince Liam]]<br/>[[Jasson of Conté|Prince Jasson]]<br/>[[Lianne of Conté|Princess Lianne]]<br/>[[Vania of Conté|Princess Vania]]<br/>[[Lianokami of Conté|Princess Lianokami]]<br/>[[Binur Iliniat|Crown Prince Binur]] |
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+ | | beginreign = Between 222 and 224 [[Human Era|HE]]<ref name = "sghistory">''[[Tortall: A Spy's Guide]]'', pg. 225-235</ref> |
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+ | | endreign = 278 [[Human Era|HE]]<ref name = "sghistory" /> |
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+ | | predecessor = King Gareth II |
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+ | | successor = [[Gareth III of Conté|King Gareth III]] |
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+ | | epithet = The Liberator<ref name = "sghistory" /> |
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+ | }}'''Roger III of Conté''' was a member of [[Conté family|House Conté]] and the King of [[Tortall]] in the 200s [[Human Era|HE]].{{Comment|In some books he is listed as Roger II instead of III.}} He ended slavery in Tortall in 249 HE, as a result of the kidnapping and enslavement of his only son, [[Gareth III of Conté|Prince Gareth]]. Roger's first wife was [[Alysy of Conté|Princess Alysy]] of [[Galla]], and his second wife was [[Jessamine of Conté|Princess Jessamine]] of [[Barzun]]; the latter with whom he had Prince Gareth. Roger had one younger brother, [[Baird of Conté|Prince Baird]]<ref>''[[Bloodhound]]'', September 23, 247 II (pg. 519; Random House hardcover)</ref>., who conspired against him and was part of the [[Conspiracy in 249 HE|plot]] that involved the kidnapping of Prince Gareth. Because of his ban against slavery, he is known as '''Roger "The Liberator"'''. |
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− | '''Roger II of Conté''' was the king of [[Tortall]] in [[Rebakah Cooper]]'s time. He had a younger brother, [[Baird of Conté|Prince Baird]]<ref>''Bloodhound'', September 23, 247 II (p. 519; Random House hardcover)</ref>. |
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− | Roger's first wife was [[Alysy of Conté]]. During this marriage he didn't care much for the running of his realm and instead let his brother and the councils have their free reign. Roger himself was more concerned with love affairs as opposed to the affairs of state. [[Gershom of Haryse|Lord Gershom]] was a friend of his and often helped him out to hide his women from the Queen.<ref name=m2>''Mastiff'', Chapter 2 (Saturday, June 9, 249 (I))</ref> |
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+ | Roger's first wife was Princess Alysy of Galla, whom he did not care for that much. He also did not care for politics and did not take an interest in what went on in Tortall during this time. His marriage with Alysy was an unhappy one. He let his brother and councils rule the realm through him, and had many love affairs. [[Gershom of Haryse]] was one of his old friends, and often helped him hide his women from Queen Alysy.<ref name="m2">''[[Mastiff]]'', Chapter 2 (Saturday, June 9, 249 (I))</ref> Queen Alysy died later of what would be breast cancer. She refused to tell anyone who would have helped her because her marriage was so unhappy. |
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− | After Alysy's tragic death, he remarried in 245 [[HE]]. Queen [[Jessamine of Conté]] was his second wife and mother of his heir, [[Gareth of Conté|Prince Gareth]], who was born in 246 HE. When Jesssamine became queen and showed an interest in the affairs of the kingdom Roger himself became more involved in it. This didn't go too well with his brother, nobles and mages, who were by then used to getting their way. In 249 HE this lead to an attack on the [[Summer Palace]] during which the young Prince Gareth was kidnapped. In that time [[Ironwood of Sinthya]] was Roger's personal mage.<ref>''Mastiff''</ref> |
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+ | Roger remarried in 245 HE, forging a marital alliance with Barzun. Jessamine was a princess of the southern country and was immensely beautiful. Roger fell smitten. Queen Jessamine gave birth to Prince Gareth in 246 HE, and the boy became the heir to the throne of Tortall. Queen Jessamine showed an interest in the affairs of Tortall, and Roger followed suit, becoming more involved with politics and the progresses of the realm. This upset many powerful people who had ruled in Roger's name in the past, including Prince Baird, as well as other nobles and mages. |
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+ | This led to the formation of a conspiracy and plot to overthrow the King and kidnap Prince Gareth, led by Baird of Conté. In 249 HE, members of the conspiracy kidnapped the prince and made him a slave. King Roger and Queen Jessamine asked [[Rebakah Cooper]] and [[Matthias Tunstall]] to track down and rescue their young son. In that time, [[Ironwood of Sinthya]] was King Roger's personal mage.<ref>''[[Mastiff]]''</ref> |
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+ | After Beka Cooper rescued Prince Gareth, the king and queen threw a celebration in the Guardswoman's honor. Roger also decided to end slavery in Tortall. |
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+ | Roger's legacy among his contemporaries was marred by his many sexual exploits, and he received many pejorative nicknames for those times when he was unfaithful to Queen Alysy. Many stories, true or not, were passed around and it even made it so Beka Cooper couldn't look him in the eyes in 249 HE, because she was too busy thinking about the many stories she was told about him. His marriage to Queen Jessamine helped others approve of him, especially when he became more involved in legislation, instead of just leaving it to his brother while he slept with other women. |
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Latest revision as of 22:10, 26 January 2024
Roger III of Conté was a member of House Conté and the King of Tortall in the 200s HE.(In some books he is listed as Roger II instead of III.) He ended slavery in Tortall in 249 HE, as a result of the kidnapping and enslavement of his only son, Prince Gareth. Roger's first wife was Princess Alysy of Galla, and his second wife was Princess Jessamine of Barzun; the latter with whom he had Prince Gareth. Roger had one younger brother, Prince Baird[2]., who conspired against him and was part of the plot that involved the kidnapping of Prince Gareth. Because of his ban against slavery, he is known as Roger "The Liberator".
Biography
Kingship
First marriage
Roger's first wife was Princess Alysy of Galla, whom he did not care for that much. He also did not care for politics and did not take an interest in what went on in Tortall during this time. His marriage with Alysy was an unhappy one. He let his brother and councils rule the realm through him, and had many love affairs. Gershom of Haryse was one of his old friends, and often helped him hide his women from Queen Alysy.[3] Queen Alysy died later of what would be breast cancer. She refused to tell anyone who would have helped her because her marriage was so unhappy.
Second marriage
Roger remarried in 245 HE, forging a marital alliance with Barzun. Jessamine was a princess of the southern country and was immensely beautiful. Roger fell smitten. Queen Jessamine gave birth to Prince Gareth in 246 HE, and the boy became the heir to the throne of Tortall. Queen Jessamine showed an interest in the affairs of Tortall, and Roger followed suit, becoming more involved with politics and the progresses of the realm. This upset many powerful people who had ruled in Roger's name in the past, including Prince Baird, as well as other nobles and mages.
This led to the formation of a conspiracy and plot to overthrow the King and kidnap Prince Gareth, led by Baird of Conté. In 249 HE, members of the conspiracy kidnapped the prince and made him a slave. King Roger and Queen Jessamine asked Rebakah Cooper and Matthias Tunstall to track down and rescue their young son. In that time, Ironwood of Sinthya was King Roger's personal mage.[4]
After Beka Cooper rescued Prince Gareth, the king and queen threw a celebration in the Guardswoman's honor. Roger also decided to end slavery in Tortall.
Physical description
King Roger is described by Beka as being handsome and tan. He had gray eyes and reddish-brown, curly hair. In his early forties he had already some gray hairs.[3]
Legacy
Roger's legacy among his contemporaries was marred by his many sexual exploits, and he received many pejorative nicknames for those times when he was unfaithful to Queen Alysy. Many stories, true or not, were passed around and it even made it so Beka Cooper couldn't look him in the eyes in 249 HE, because she was too busy thinking about the many stories she was told about him. His marriage to Queen Jessamine helped others approve of him, especially when he became more involved in legislation, instead of just leaving it to his brother while he slept with other women.
His legacy for future generations was remarkably good, especially since he did abolish slavery. This was likely his greatest achievement as king.
Appearances
He was mentioned in Terrier as well as in Bloodhound and appears in Mastiff. In all these books he is listed as Roger II. He is mentioned as Roger III in Tortall: A Spy's Guide.