Emperor Ubba Vastran I (May 12th, 1291 2E - ) is the 11th King of Phalgrave, Chief of the Kaevbul Mountains, and founder of the Phalgravich Empire. Ubba is a half-dwarf, the first born son of Queen Unora IV of Phalgrave and the dwarven Chief Tymador Basaltheart of Kaevbul.
After the death of his mother in 1342 2E, his father abdicated, leaving Ubba to succeed both thrones. His coronation caused some strife with the dwarves, who saw a human unfit to rule over their clans. Their support was easily bought though, with gifts of gold and gem, and promises of greater wealth under the new King. With his two kingdoms newly unified, he then set out to advance them.
During the first decade of his reign he built the Lontevo Cathedral, expanded the dwarven industry, and established a standing conscription army. He would also start the Annex Wars, (1350 - 1364 2E) a series of widespread brutal conflicts in the neighboring nations of Eelyve, Dostira, and Jezeran, which ultimately resulted in the formation of the Phalgravich Empire.
The newly acquired land and wealth would bring prosperity for the fledgling empire, and an age of exploration began with adventurers taking to the vast Agaras Ocean in search of new land and treasures.
The Empire’s greatest treasure rests in Ubba’s platinum briar crown: a glass vessel containing the blood of the fallen god, Aluesan. The vessel was a gift from the Abbey of Red Penance, bestowed upon him by the High Confessor after the construction of the Lontevo Cathedral. The blood signifies his divine right to rule, his act of atonement, and his commitment to the Abbey.