| Reign: 1218/6–present | |
| Coronation: 10 Klarmont 1218/6 | |
| Predecessor: Garrett | |
| Heir apparent: Prince Gerold | |
| Spouse: Queen Ileosa | |
| Issue: Garth (d.) | |
| House: Eridani Dynasty | |
| 1st Wife: Myranda (d.) | |
| Born: 33 Felmont 1278/6 | |
| Religion: Neutral |
Now elderly, sickly, and weak; King Garik's reign has seen several scandals. The most notorious is the Elderly King's marriage to his much-younger, second wife; Queen Ileosa.
Twenty-nine years ago, King Garik assumed the Crimson Throne as the 23rd monarch of the venerable Eridani Dynasty. At that time, he was viewed as a wise and energetic young ruler who would do great things for his kingdom.
Much tragedy has befallen King Garik during his reign. Six years ago, his eldest son, Garth died in a bizarre riding accident while out hunting with his younger brother, Gerold. Then three years ago, his first wife Myranda died of a strange fever. This tragic series of events left the elderly king sad and lonely. Some say, his grief was used by Queen Ileosa used to secure the King's hand in his second marriage.
Nowadays, it is common gossip on the streets and taverns of Ashara that the kingdom of Gwynne is actually controlled by Garik's ambitious son, Prince Gerold. Some even whisper the Crown-prince is a secret lover of Queen Ileosa.
For many decades, King Garik's most loyal servant at Court had been his Seneschal; Neolandus Dhoru. Lately though, relations between the King and his most trusted advisor have soured. Firstly, Neolandus publicly blamed the death of Queen Myranda on the incompetence of the royal physician, Dr. Davalos. Second, he has made his disproval of the King's betrothal to Ileosa well-known.
