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**Arnsteinn av Rygír**
Personal details
Honorific prefix	Fører
Birth Date	7638
Birth place	Ærilar
Nationality	Aedelish
Spouse	Diane Colmáin
Mother	Marlitt Hárdūne
Father	Henrik av Rygír
Residence	The Gimlé
	Leader of Aedeland
Status	Incumbent
Term Start	7686
Predecessor	Henrik av Rygír

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Arnsteinn av Rygír is the current Fører of Aedeland.

Early life

Arnsteinn was born at Áræði in 7638. His father Henrik was the third Fører of the New Republic. His mother was Marlitt Hárdūne. For much of his life Arnsteinn was not in line for the throne of Ærilar. It was not until his uncle Aedalberht, Aedeland's longest serving Fører, remained unmarried and childless into his old age that his younger brother Henrik's line was recognized as the future Fører's of Aedeland. As a result, Arnsteinn recieved little regard as a possible heir as a young man. He grew up on his father's estate on Áræði as the son of a second son destined for obscurity in the lesser nobility.

Military service

Arnsteinn volunteered for military service at fifteen and was admitted to the Væringet. Although enthusiastic, he was a poor fit for military service and was twice demoted for insubordination and never surpassed the rank of sergeant. He was nicknamed Hafrleðrháls, meaning "the goat", by his fellow soldiers.

Career and politics

Arnsteinn was thirty seven when his father was named Fører upon the death of his brother in 7675. It had become widely recognized that he was third in line to the leadership by 7655 and efforts were undertaken by Aedalberht to train his nephew for his future responsibilities. Upon leaving the Væringet at age twenty-two, Arnsteinn was appointed to represent Áræði in the Logretta as preparation for his ascension. Unlike his predecessors, Arnsteinn was the first of the dynastic Førers groomed for the leadership and he served in positions throughout government under the leaderships of both his uncle and his father. He developed a reputation as a keen negotiator and clever statesman. He was, in particular, a champion of completing the road and waterworks projects started by his grandfather, Ásgeirr

Fører

Named Fører at the age of forty-eight after the death of his father Henrik in 7686. He immediately embarked on an ambitious program of public works but public scandals surrounding his children and his own affair with Judyta, called the Easterner and the Harlot, has distracted his administration and his ambitious projects never regained momentum. Following a major corruption scandal involving his home secretary and his mistress, James directed his energy into the construction of a summer alpine retreat in Fjellgarður.

Personal life

Marriage and children

After his military service, James married Diane, a descendant of the Erebrioni Exemplar Colmáin. The Colmáins were an oft rebellious clan that gained a difficult and hard won Rig-Jarldom on Maleficarion and refused for centuries to submit to the Førers of Aedeland. Diane was a popular princess but was not well received by the royal household. Immediately following his marriage he took a position in service to his uncle Aedalberht.

James and Diane have three daughters and one son. Their children have been the subject of a number of scandals and have developed a reputation for wild excesses. Of their 13 grandchildren, only two are legitimate. His eldest daughter, Tamar, was called the Whore of Aerilar until her death by overdose. She had many sons and daughters of low birth. His daughter Guinevere was renowned for her religious devotion and never married, She was martyred while ministering to the poor. Thérèse, his youngest daughter, was in her youth the most famous socialite in Aerilar. She had two sons out of wedlock and never married.

Arnsteinn's only son, Guðfrið the Elder, also called mjǫksiglandi, “the far-traveler”, married Sieglinde, daughter of the ancient and noble Balles. Following his scandalous divorce from Sieglinde with accusations of infidelity, Guðfrið renounced his titles and joined the ancient Holy Order of Aetherion.

Since the abdication of his son the Arnsteinn has refused to name an heir leading to much confusion as to who will hold the throne of Aerilar after him. Some have speculated that Arnsteinn has not named a successor in the hope that his son will return to his position. Guðfrið the Younger is his only natural legitimate grandson as the only son of Guðfrið the Elder. He has a strong secondary claim through his mother’s family, the ancient and noble Balles who were once leaders of the Old Republic. Daníel, called the surtr, “the black”, is the legitimized elder son of Thérèse. Although he was exiled to Elysion for attempted murder, his forceful personality and cunning has garnered support in some circles. His younger brother Lukáš, called the finnahönd, “calm-hand”, is a favorite of Arnsteinn though recognized as a poor fit for the leadership and well under the influence of his brother and mother.

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-'''Guðfrøðr av Rygír''' is the third and current [[Fører]] of [[Aedeland]] and high priest of the Church of Aedeland.
+'''Arnsteinn av Rygír''' is the current [[Fører]] of [[Aedeland]].
 == Early life ==
-Guðfrøðr was born at Ærilar's Áræði birthing cener in 7667.  His father, Guðfrøðr inn Eldri, is the only son of [[Arnsteinn av Rygír]], the then heir apparent and future second Fører of Aedeland, and at the time the elder Guðfrøðr's was civil servant in service to the Styðja. His mother is Sieglinde, daughter of the ancient and noble Balles of Ærilar.  Following a scandalous divorce soon after his birth, Guðfrøðr's father renounced his claims to join the ancient Holy Order of Aetherion and Guðfrøðr was sent to live with his paternal grandfather, Hrodebert.
+Arnsteinn was born at Áræði in 7638.  His father Henrik was the third Fører of the New Republic. His mother was Marlitt Hárdūne.  For much of his life Arnsteinn was not in line for the throne of Ærilar.  It was not until his uncle Aedalberht, Aedeland's longest serving Fører, remained unmarried and childless into his old age that his younger brother Henrik's line was recognized as the future Fører's of Aedeland.  As a result, Arnsteinn recieved little regard as a possible heir as a young man.  He grew up on his father's estate on Áræði as the son of a second son destined for obscurity in the lesser nobility.
 == Military service ==
-Guðfrøðr volunteered for military service at fifteen and was admitted to the Lancers of Aerilar.  At the age of eighteen he was offered a commission into the Valkryja and successfully completed flight training in 7687.  He served a single tour at Fjarrihreiðr where he was promoted to Captain.
+Arnsteinn volunteered for military service at fifteen and was admitted to the Væringet.  Although enthusiastic, he was a poor fit for military service and was twice demoted for insubordination and never surpassed the rank of sergeant.  He was nicknamed Hafrleðrháls, meaning "the goat", by his fellow soldiers.
 == Career and politics ==
-The death of Arnsteinn sparked the succession crisis of 7689.  Since the abdication of his son, Guðfrið the Elder, the Fører had refused to name an heir and many speculated that Arnsteinn had not named a successor in the hope that his son will return to his position.  In his anger, Arnsteinn had refused to recognize Guðfrøðr, his grandson, and had instead shown favor to the sons of his daughter Thérèse.  Her eldest son, Danpr, called the surtr, “black”, was for several years regarded as the likely heir until he was exiled to Elysion for attempted murder.  His younger brother Lukáš was a favorite of Arnsteinn though widely recognized as unfit for leadership and well under the influence of his brother and mother.  Upon Arnsteinn's death rumors spread that Danpr would return to Ålesund to take the leadership.  Guðfrøðr was returned in secret from Maleficarion and quickly installed as  Fører.  Agents of the Skyggejæger captured Danpr as he disembarked and he was ultimately executed for violating the terms of his exile.
+Arnsteinn was thirty seven when his father was named Fører upon the death of his brother in 7675.  It had become widely recognized that he was third in line to the leadership by 7655 and efforts were undertaken by Aedalberht to train his nephew for his future responsibilities.  Upon leaving the Væringet at age twenty-two, Arnsteinn was appointed to represent Áræði in the Logretta as preparation for his ascension.  Unlike his predecessors, Arnsteinn was the first of the dynastic Førers groomed for the leadership and he served in positions throughout government under the leaderships of both his uncle and his father.  He developed a reputation as a keen negotiator and clever statesman.  He was, in particular, a champion of completing the road and waterworks projects started by his grandfather, Ásgeirr
 == Fører ==
-Guðfrøðr is widely considered a more decisive than his father and an improvement over the excesses of his grandfather. His short leadership has to date been met with optimism.
+Named Fører at the age of forty-eight after the death of his father Henrik in 7686.  He immediately embarked on an ambitious program of public works but public scandals surrounding his children and his own affair with Judyta, called the Easterner and the Harlot, has distracted his administration and his ambitious projects never regained momentum.  Following a major corruption scandal involving his home secretary and his mistress, James directed his energy into the construction of a summer alpine retreat in Fjellgarður.
 == Personal life ==
 === Marriage and children ===
-Guðfrøðr is married to Aurvandill, daughter of the ancient and noble Kaeys of Maleficarion.  Together they have two sons, Cnut and Hróðr.
+After his military service, James married Diane, a descendant of the Erebrioni Exemplar Colmáin.  The Colmáins were an oft rebellious clan that gained a difficult and hard won Rig-Jarldom on Maleficarion and refused for centuries to submit to the Førers of Aedeland.  Diane was a popular princess but was not well received by the royal household.  Immediately following his marriage he took a position in service to his uncle Aedalberht.
-{{DEFAULTSORT:Rygir, Arnsteinn av}}
+James and Diane have three daughters and one son.  Their children have been the subject of a number of scandals and have developed a reputation for wild excesses. Of their 13 grandchildren, only two are legitimate. His eldest daughter, Tamar, was called the Whore of Aerilar until her death by overdose. She had many sons and daughters of low birth.  His daughter Guinevere was renowned for her religious devotion and never married,  She was martyred while ministering to the poor.  Thérèse, his youngest daughter, was in her youth the most famous socialite in Aerilar.  She had two sons out of wedlock and never married.
+Arnsteinn's only son, Guðfrið the Elder, also called mjǫksiglandi, “the far-traveler”, married Sieglinde, daughter of the ancient and noble Balles.  Following his scandalous divorce from Sieglinde with accusations of infidelity, Guðfrið renounced his titles and joined the ancient Holy Order of Aetherion.
+Since the abdication of his son the Arnsteinn has refused to name an heir leading to much confusion as to who will hold the throne of Aerilar after him.  Some have speculated that Arnsteinn has not named a successor in the hope that his son will return to his position. Guðfrið the Younger is his only natural legitimate grandson as the only son of Guðfrið the Elder.  He has a strong secondary claim through his mother’s family, the ancient and noble Balles who were once leaders of the Old Republic. Daníel, called the surtr, “the black”, is the legitimized elder son of Thérèse.  Although he was exiled to Elysion for attempted murder, his forceful personality and cunning has garnered support in some circles.  His younger brother Lukáš, called the finnahönd, “calm-hand”, is a favorite of Arnsteinn though recognized as a poor fit for the leadership and well under the influence of his brother and mother.
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Rygír, Arnsteinn av}}
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