Æsala Eldensson

Æsala Eldensson was the 38th King of Harondor and the 3rd King of the South Isles, until 1099, when he became the 1st King of Harondor and the South Isles. He was also the first person to create a complete map of the world. His works including the Theory of Fjarskiptagöng, the Seven Universes and Map of the World are still widely used.

Early Life
Eldensson was born in Third City, the illegitimate son of King Elden on the 1st of Apríl 1068 CA. He was educated by his mother, whose identity is largely unknown, until moving to Second City to study the cosmos.

Scientific Career
At the age of 22, Æsala Eldensson built a giant telescope to observe the skies. It was so powerful, he was able to see through the Boundaries of the Universes and he discovered the Seven Universes. He also observed the Fjarskiptagöng, wormholes providing ways to get between the universes.

In 1091 CA, at the age of 23, he published the Theory of Fjarskiptagöng and the Seven Universes.

Cartography
After a scientific career, at the age of 25, Eldensson set out on a small ship to map the world. No-one had ever even circled the Continent, and he became the first to do so. After 5 years of sailing, he returned to Harondor and began his final map. It was published in 1099 as Æsala Eldensson's Map of the World and still widely used.

Ascension
In 1101 CA, King Elden was assassinated and left no legitimate heir. The Royal Council discovered that Æsala Eldensson was a illegitimate son of the King and chose him as the new King of Harondor.

His coronation was held in the Great Courtyard at First City on the 12th of March 1102 CA.

Rule
During his 41 years on the throne of Harondor, Eldensson established a fleet of ships, which became the first Navy of Harondor.

He also altered the Laws to allow for citizens to have more rights.

He is often named as the 'Best King of Harondor' because of his fair and peaceful rule.

Death
On the 18th of Janúar in 1142 CA, King Æsala I died of natural causes in the Great Palace of First City at the age of 74. His funeral was held on the 25th and was attended by almost one third of the kingdom.

In Skyjaland, he chose to return to the World as a démon.

Démon
Æsala subsided to Hendroth on the 20th of Janúar 1142 CA, 2 days after his death. He lived on the Great Isle until 1101 FMA, when he sailed to mainland Harondor.

He moved to Averyville, where he built a permanent housing for himself and his démon hoard. He played an active role in the Gulmurian Wars.

Legacy
Æsala Eldensson is remembered as one of the most intelligent scientists of the Ages and his works are still widely used around the world.