Freya Hawkwood (née Eldridsdottir) - wife of the Emperor Alexius, current Empress, mother of Aurora Hawkwood.
Early life[]
Freya Eldridsdottir was born on Hargard as a daughter of the Thane Eldrid the Wise, one of the Vuldrok leaders of the planet. As a part of Hargard ruling family she bore a title Fheykrig shieldmaiden of Hargard.[1]
Marriage and dowry[]
Freya travelled to Byzantium Secundus under Brother Battle protection in November 5017 as an Vuldrok ambassador.[2] After month of negotiations her marriage to Emperor Alexius was announced publicly. As a marriage deal she brought as her dowry the world of Hargard as a new Imperial planet. In return for her daughter’s hand and lands, Alexius has ennobled Thane Eldrid the Wise and her immediate thanes as House Eldrid. Duchess Eldrid the Wise, head of the new House Eldrid, is to rule the planet in the name of Alexius and convert planet to the Church of the Celestial Sun.[1]
The marriage brokers, the Ramakrishnas of Hargard, also received recognition as a house. They bring two continents into Alexius’ hold, with only a third — Ostmark — resisting the empire’s claims.
While this has initiated a series of conflicts to pacify the rebellious Vuldrok of Hargard, the planet has largely changed hands without a major military campaign.[3]
Appearance[]
She is being described as having "beautifully icy demeanour".[2]
Family[]
Freya Hawkwood is mother to current heir to the Phoenix Throne, infant Aurora Hawkwood.[4]