Osway the Uniter

Osway the Uniter, the first King of Sturim and uniter of the Realm is the heroic patron of the Kingdom of Sturim. Born over 2500 years ago during the starting years of the Second Age, to the Númenin tribe, his coming having been heralded by the twin-tailed comet; Osway, alone of the chieftains of the 12 tribes, was possessed of a singular drive to put an end to the bloody tribal conflict that had riven his people apart. This was not taken lightly, for no tribe was allied with another. Osway, with swift and effective strikes managed to conquer each of the tribes, either with steel of diplomacy. With the Tribes united Osway lead the men of Sturim against the Greenskins and Beastmen that plagued the lands. Osway and his host of men swept the Darkness from the land, but it was at the foot of the White Mountains the final battle was fought against a combined host of Greenskins and Beastmen. So much blood was spilled that day, that the field of battle was named the Bloody Fields. After this conflict, the men of Sturim gathered around their new King, and the construction of Sturimgarde began thereafter.

For fifty years did Osway rule over the Kingdom of Sturim, a golden age that was just, fair and prosperous. Yet despite that, many challenges to the Kingdoms stability were faced and overcome by Osway's daring and leadership: the invasions of Diskamark barbarians, and even the march of the Lord of the Undead, Nargish himself, whom Osway defeated in single-combat at the gates of Sturimgarde.

This was not to last however, for his brother, Osgarde was envious of his brother ever jealous of his feats and his heroism. During the feast of the Red Lord, Osgarde burst into the royal throne room, telling of a band of Orcs approaching the city of Ardensfork, where Osways son currently resides. Osway, without a second thought, rose from his throne, took up his sword and went with his brother, riding to Ardensfork to fetch the Kings son, but, before they could make it to the gates they were set upon by a band of Greenskins. Hundreds came, but he stood fast sword in hand, and when dust was all that was left, Osgarde thrusts his blade through his brothers back. King Osway the Uniter, first King of Sturim fell there, on the road side like a common man.

Peasants, Knights and Eorls from all over the realm wept for their King and vowed to Kill the traitor Osgarde. Osways son, Eadrick soon took up his fathers crown.