King Eakin of Atrebla
King Eakin III was the ruling monarch of Atrebla, head of House Varland, and father of Prince Gregor of Atrebla. He held the titles of King of Atrebla, defender of the realm, chosen of the Great One, and leader of the people. He was described as an aged sovereign who governed a notably large country, and his eyes were noted by James Gentry to hold a dark wisdom.
Description
Eakin was described as a man dressed in all gold and wearing a crown, with a salt and pepper beard that made him look distinguished. He shared the same bodily shape and facial structure as his son, Prince Gregor of Atrebla. He was old at the time of his appearances in the record. It was noted that he would have benefited from air travel as a means of crossing his large country.
Role in The Steam Knight
In The Steam Knight, King Eakin was referenced primarily through the account of Ambassador Sheila McRose, who represented him at the Rislandian court. According to McRose, Eakin would not send an armed force to assist Rislandia. McRose indicated she would inform him of Rislandia's hospitality upon her return, fulfilling her duty to report back to him on the negotiations.
Spoiler: The Steam Knight 2
This section reveals events from “The Steam Knight 2”.
Relationships
- Ambassador Sheila McRose: Eakin's appointed ambassador to Rislandia. McRose served as his diplomatic envoy and was charged with reporting back to him on the outcome of negotiations and the hospitality of the Rislandian court.
Spoiler: The Steam Knight 2
This section reveals events from “The Steam Knight 2”.
In the short stories
In Island of the Fae, Count Eberle says it may be beyond his means to convince King Eakin to part with Atrebla's aether fuel. He is mentioned only.