Oswin I

Oswin I, Oswin the First, Oswin first to all, or Oswin the Gauntlet of Jesus was the first christian to wear the crown. He is best known for his decisive and masterful action at the battle of Yelksagard, where he successfully defeated a pagan force 5 times his size.

Oswin was born in Narvath at the time of the christian intervention in the region. Being the son of the Barron of Alzantri, he had heavy sway in local politics. So when he was kidnaped by Vikings many feared for the secession of the electoral sway the title held. Oswin spent 2 and a half years in captivity. He grew during this time to be a great warrior. When a crusader army reached the fort he was being held in, he managed to convince the captors to open the gates. The 2nd in command of the crusader army than baptized those who were willing and had those who were not willing to be baptized laid onto a road where they had mounted knights trample over them. With the new christian forces Oswin set sail back to his home.

When Oswin landed on the beach outside of Narvath with his army the people let him in happily. His father also was glad to see him, as he was close to dining and people did not like Oswin's younger brother, Hewald, who had become more treacherous with him becoming heir-operant. When his father died (supposedly of poison) Hewald took up arms against Oswin and tried to take the title of Barron of Alzantri. However short fighting on the hill surrounding the city forced Hewald to flee. Hewald later came back with a coalition force who attempted to give Hewald back the crown.