Queen Ileosa Eridani is the much-younger second wife of King Garik II of Gwynne.
Ileosa was born to House Carcano; one of the city of Renford's oldest and most prestigious noble families. Instead of marrying a wealthy nobleman as was expected of her, she rejected tradition and moved to Ashara; scandalizing her family with her defiant behavior.
Five years ago, Ileosa first appeared at the Gwynnish Royal Court, and soon began openly pursuing King Garik II. After the King's first wife; Myranda died from a strange fever, observers began to whisper she was able to take advantage of the King's grief and seduced him. Three years ago, after a scandalously short courtship, Garik and Ileosa were married. Many members of the Gwynnish nobility were shocked and outraged by this union, considering the King was over 30 years older than his new wife.
Ileosa is not well-liked among the common folk of Ashara, and seems to hold much of its population in open contempt. Because of several death threats made against her, the Queen is always accompanied by her bodyguard Sabrina.
Recently, several rumors have spread regarding disagreements at court between Queen Ileosa and the Castle Seneschal; Neolandus Dhoru, who strongly objected when the new Queen re-instated Demetrius Davalos as the Royal Physician. Additionally, there are rumors that Queen Ileosa secretly practices witchcraft, and is secretly lovers with the King's only son; Prince Gerold.
