High King Maares

High King Maares is the first High King of the Kingdom of Kovik and former Jarl of Osfjoll. He is the only son of Kodaan, and was selected to rule by the High Moot and given the title of High King. Maares is the youngest recorded king in Kovik history.

Early life
Nine years before his ascension to the throne, the young Prince Maares was wounded in a sword duel with Thietmar, then Duke of Batagnia. It was determined an attempt on the heir's life, and Thietmar was imprisoned at Castle Karlsdal in Osfjoll.