The Song of the Sidhe (Audio play)
DMWilliam for King Bernard of Ginlandsaint
The father of Romilly and the ruler of Ginlandsaint. A firm, sometimes ruthless king, whose stance on the eradication of magic sets the plot in motion, unbeknownst to him. Despite being very hard on Romilly, he genuinely loves his child, but tends to keep them at arm's length in attempt to make them "stronger." When Romilly is kidnapped, Bernard is heartbroken, believing them to be dead, and falls ill, leaving his wife, Caitriona, to rule as regent. Upon Romilly's return, he is overjoyed, but only for a short period of time, before resuming his strict, stoic façade.
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You are the future ruler of this kingdom; you must never show mercy to those with magic. As soon as you turn your back, they will slaughter you for it. Magic is not to be trusted, it is a disease that must be eliminated, no matter the price.
Is it really you? Oh my child! I thought...I thought...never mind that now. My poor child, what have they done to you?
I do not care what this witch did for you. It is corrupt, just as all infected with the plague that is magic. I understand that you feel deeply about this and it is certainly my fault. I have been too soft with you.
