Coronation of Somnar the Great

In 8 AU, Somnar the Great was crowned by Supreme Pontiff Cassius II as the first High King of Valkanren, King of Brythonia, Cyngvar, and Sassyar, Primate of Alexander, and Lord of the Valkanrians. The coronation took place in the ancient castle of Levenstad, capital of the Kingdom of Brythonia and the Kingdom of Levenstad before that, and was attended by no fewer than 1,250 Valkanrian lords and ladies. During the ceremony, Cyng and Brythonians were separated as to discourage brawls, but Somnar made an effort to include all nationalities in his official entourage. They were:
 * Prince Harrion Lowell, Bearer of the Crown;
 * Prince Veron Carthidian, Bearer of the Sceptre;
 * Lord Jonald Harthing, Carrier of the Robe;
 * Prince Alexander of Vespalos, Carrier of the Ring;
 * Lord Lucion Lettmar, Carrier of the Balm.

Overall, the affair was extravagant, costing the crown up to ∀337,000. The expense was covered by loans taken from the Bank of Ellgyr, and was only repaid in full during the First Interregnum, with the gold acquired after the Cyng Rebellion. Somnar believed that a show of wealth would determine his lords' loyalty, and Cassius insisted that true celebration be imminent for the chosen heir of Alexander.